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Fiat 500 ABARTH 2017 Owner's Manual

Summary of 500 ABARTH 2017

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    O w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2 0 1 7 2017 fia t ® 500 abar th fiat ® 500 abarth a n d a b a r t h c a b r i o third edition printed in u.S.A. ©2016 fca us llc. All rights reserved. Fiat is a registered trademark of fca group marketing s.P.A., used under license by fca us llc. 17fx24-126-ac.

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    Vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name fca us llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name fca canada inc. Used in substitution therefore. Driving and alcohol drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be serious...

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    Table of contents section page 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 things to know before starting your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3 understa...

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    Introduction contents 䡵 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 䡵 how to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 䡵 warnings and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 䡵 vehicle identification number . . . . . . .6 䡵 vehicle modifications/alterations . . .7 1.

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    Introduction congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, dis- tinctive styling, and high quality. This owner’s manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenanc...

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    Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or through- out this owner’s manual: 1 introduction 5.

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    Warnings and cautions this owner’s manual contains warnings against operating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains cau- tions against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire owner’s manual, you may mi...

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    Note: it is illegal to remove or alter the vin. Vehicle modifications/alterations warning! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. 1 introduction 7.

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    Things to know before starting your vehicle contents 䡵 a word about your keys . . . . . . . . . . . .11 ▫ mechanical ignition key removal . . . . . . . . .11 ▫ locking doors with a key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 ▫ key-in-ignition reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 䡵 sentry key . . . . . . ...

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    ▫ occupant restraint systems features . . . . . . .23 ▫ important safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 ▫ seat belt systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 ▫ supplemental restraint systems (srs). . . . . . .34 ▫ child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 ▫ tr...

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    A word about your keys the key fob contains a mechanical integrated key. To use the mechanical key, simply push the mechanical key release button. The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key code numbers to order duplicate keys, and the autho- rized dealer that sold you your new vehicle ...

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    Warning! • before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic transmission into park or the manual transmission into first gear or reverse, apply the parking brake, turn the vehicle off, remove the key fobs from vehicle, and lock all doors. And lock your vehicle. (continued) warning! (continued) •...

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    Caution! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always re- move the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Locking doors with a key you can insert the key with either side up. To lock the door, turn the key to the left. To unlock the door, turn the key to th...

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    Replacement keys note: only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once a sentry key has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. When having the sentry key immobilizer system serviced, bring all vehicle keys wit...

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    The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect your vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the vehicle security alarm will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously described arming sequences has oc- curred, the vehicle security alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in th...

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    Remote key unlock, driver door/all doors 1st press this feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the unlock button on the key fob. To change the current setting, refer to “uconnect settings” in “understanding your instrument panel” for ...

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    Warning! (continued) • never place any extremities (hands, feet, etc.) near the convertible top components, the upper wind- shield area, the shelf area behind the rear seats, or the convertible top stowage area while raising or lowering the convertible top. • when using the power top button on key f...

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    2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the key fob using a small screwdriver. 3. Take out the battery case. Remove and replace the battery observing its polarity. 4. Reinstall the battery case inside the key fob and turn the screw to lock it into place. General information the following regulato...

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    1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to o...

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    Warning! (continued) the parking brake, turn the vehicle off, remove the key fobs from vehicle, and lock all doors. And lock your vehicle. • never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. ...

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    Note: to prevent the key from being locked in the vehicle, the doors will automatically unlock if the driver’s door handle is pushed when the key is in the ignition. Auto door locks when enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h). Note: use the ...

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    Warning! Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not let children play with power windows. Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. Occupants, particu- larly unattended children, can become entrapped by the windows while operating the pow...

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    Warning! • driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. • if you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are...

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    Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag: 1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat. 2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the front passenger ...

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    Seat belt systems buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and could cause a collision that includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can redu...

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    Beltalert warning sequence the beltalert warning sequence is activated when the vehicle is moving above a specified vehicle speed range and the driver or outboard front seat passenger is unbuckled (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat beltalert) (the outboard front passenger seat beltalert...

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    Under normal conditions. However, in a collision the seat belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out of the vehicle. Warning! • relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with your seat belt to...

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    Warning! • a lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision. The seat belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap part of your seat belt as low as possible and keep it snug. • a twisted seat belt may not protect you pro...

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    Lap/shoulder belt operating instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear seat). Grasp the latch plate and pull out the sea...

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    4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your 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 seat belt reduces the risk of sliding...

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    Seat belt extender if a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even when the webbing is fully extended and the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. The seat belt extender should be u...

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    Seat belt pretensioner the front seat belt system is equipped with pretension- ing devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by removing slack from the seat belt early in a collision. Pretensio...

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    Around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the alr. If the alr is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort- ably wrap around the o...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not use the automatic locking mode to re- strain occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children who are using booster seats. The locked mode is only used to install rear-facing or forward-facing child restraints that have a har- ness for restraining the child. Suppleme...

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    The orc contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the air bag system even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment. The orc turns on the air bag warning light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight sec- onds for a self-check when the igni...

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    The driver front air bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger front air bag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words “srs airbag” or “airbag” are embossed on the air bag covers. Warning! • being too close to the steering wheel or instru- men...

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    The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires air bag deployment. A low energy output is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy output is used for more severe collisions. This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front passenger seat belt buckle sw...

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    On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, front air bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration. Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not go...

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    Supplemental side air bags your vehicle is equipped with two types of supplemen- tal side air bags: 1. Supplemental seat-mounted side air bags (sabs): located in the outboard side of the front seats. The sabs are marked with a “srs airbag” or “air- bag” label sewn into the outboard side of the seats...

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    2. Supplemental side air bag inflatable curtains (sabics): located above the side windows. The trim covering the sabics is labeled “srs air- bag” or “airbag.” sabics may help reduce the risk of head and other injuries to front and rear seat outboard occupants in certain side impacts, in addition to ...

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    Appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision. The side impact sensors aid the orc in determining the appropriate response to impact events. The system is calibrated to deploy the side air bags on the impact side of the vehicle during impacts that require side air bag occupant protection....

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    Warning! (continued) • being too close to the side air bags during deployment could cause you to be severely in- jured or killed. • relying on the side air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The side air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some colli...

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    If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any or all of the following may occur: • the air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to the occupants as the air bags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding...

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    • cut off fuel to the engine. • flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the hazard light button is pressed. The hazard lights can be deactivated by pressing the hazard light button. • turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or for 15 minute...

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    Customer action customer will see note: each step must be held for at least two seconds switch on. Solid. Left turn light blinks. 8. Place turn signal in neutral state. Right turn light is off. Left turn light blinks 9. Turn left turn signal switch on. Right turn light is on solid. Left turn light i...

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    Warning! (continued) • it is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system. • do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may not function proper...

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    To read data recorded by an edr, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the edr is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the edr. ...

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    Note: • for additional information, refer to www.Safercar.Gov/parents/index.Htm or call: 1–888– 327–4236 • canadian residents should refer to transport cana- da’s website for additional information: http:// www.Tc.Gc.Ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers- childsafety-index-53.Htm summary of recommen...

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    Child size, height, weight or age recommended type of child re- straint children too large for child re- straints children 12 years old or younger, who have out-grown the height or weight limit of their booster seat vehicle seat belt, seated in the rear seat of the vehicle infant and child restraint...

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    Older children and child restraints children who are two years old or who have outgrown their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward- facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direc- tion are for children who are over two ye...

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    Children too large for booster seats children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback, should use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this simple 5-step test to decide whether ...

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    Recommendations for attaching child restraints restraint type combined weight of the child + child restraint use any attachment method shown with an “x” below latch – lower anchors only seat belt only latch – lower anchors + top tether anchor seat belt + top tether anchor rear-facing child restraint...

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    Lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) restraint system your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint an- chorage system called latch, which stands for lower anchors and tethers for children. The latch system has three vehicle anchor points for installing latch- equipped child seats. The...

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    Frequently asked questions about installing child restraints with latch what is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child re- straint) for using the latch an- chorage system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg) use the latch anchorage system until the combined weight of the c...

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    Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of the front passen- ger seat? Yes the child seat may touch the back of the front passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child re- straint owner’s manual for more information. Can the head restraints be re- ...

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    Locating the upper tether anchorages there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. Latch-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the l...

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    1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. 2. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for that seating position. For some second row seats, you may need to recli...

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    Warning! • improper installation of a child restraint to the latch anchorages can lead to failure of the restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. • child restraint anchorages are ...

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    Lap/shoulder belt systems for installing child restraints in this vehicle frequently asked questions about installing child restraints with seat belts what is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child re- straint) for using the tether anchor with the seat belt to attach a for- ward faci...

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    Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of the front passen- ger seat? Yes contact between the front passen- ger seat and the child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be re- moved? Yes yes, all may be removed. Can the buc...

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    1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position. For some second row seats, you may need to recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to move it to its rear-most position to make...

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    Installing child restraints using the top tether anchorage warning! Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing car seat to any location in front of the car seat, including the seat frame or a tether anchorage. Only attach the tether strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether anchorage that is...

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    4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Warning! • an incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child res...

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    While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided. The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving typ...

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    Exhaust gas warning! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (co), which is colorless and odor- less. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (co), follow these safety tips: • do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confin...

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    Air bag warning light the air bag warning light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is first placed in the mar (acc/on/run) position. If the light is either not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized de...

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    Warning! (continued) • only install floor mats designed to fit your vehicle. Never install a floor mat that cannot be properly attached and secured to your vehicle. If a floor mat needs to be replaced, only use a fca approved floor mat for the specific make, model, and year of your vehicle. • only u...

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    Periodic safety checks you should make outside the vehicle tires examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges. Ch...

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    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 power convertible top — if equipped .72 ▫ lowering the power top. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 ▫ raising the power top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 ▫ power convertible top relearn procedure . . . .74 ▫ wind stop . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    ▫ turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 ▫ lane change assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 ▫ follow me home/headlight delay. . . . . . . . .87 ▫ interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 ▫ cargo area lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    䡵 cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 䡵 storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 ▫ glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 䡵 cargo area features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 䡵 rear window features . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 ▫ rea...

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    Power convertible top — if equipped on vehicles equipped with a power convertible top, the power convertible top switch is located on the overhead console. The switch contains two buttons. The passen- ger side button, is used to open the power top, and the driver side button, is used to close the po...

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    Note: • vertical movement only operates in auto open/close mode. • if you are traveling at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h) and wish to open the top, it will open to only three-quarter of the way. Raising the power top auto close from the convertible top fully open position, push the top close button f...

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    Caution! Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior water damage, stains or mildew on the top material: • avoid high-pressure car washes, as they can dam- age the top material. Also, increased water pres- sure may force water past the weather strips. • remove any standing water from the top...

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    If the power convertible top does not relearn, repeat the procedure a second time. Wind stop the wind stop installs in the backseat area of the vehicle. The wind stop will not interfere with power top operation. Therefore, it can remain installed when the top is up. Mirrors inside day/night mirror t...

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    Automatic dimming mirror — if equipped this mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pushing the button at the base of the mirror. The on/off symbol on the button will illuminate when the auto-dimming feature is enabled. Note: t...

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    The power mirror controls consist of a mirror select switch and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a mirror, push the mirror select switch to either the l (left) or r (right) to select the mirror you need to adjust. Using the mirror control switch, push on any of the four arrows for the dir...

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    Heated mirrors — if equipped these mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature will be activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “rear window features” in “understanding the features of your vehicle” for further information. Sun visors the driver and ...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properl...

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    Recline adjustment the recline adjustment lever is located on the inboard side of the seat. To recline the seatback, lift up the recline lever, lean back until the desired position has been reached, and release the lever. Warning! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is n...

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    Lift the seatback upright and push the seat rearward to its locked position once the rear passengers are seated. Memory feature both front seats have a memory feature, which can operate in two ways: memory function option 1 — full seat back and track fore/aft position memory: after using the ez entr...

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    Note: once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes. Warning! • persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabe- tes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical condition must exer- cise ca...

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    Rear head restraints to raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjust- ment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint. Refer to “occupant restraints” in “things to know before starting your v...

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    To open and close the hood to open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the bottom of the red hood release lever, located on the left kick panel, rearward. 2. Rotate the safety catch under the front edge of the hood, near the center, and raise the hood. 3. Lift the hood prop rod that clip...

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    In hot climates, the prop rod may be hot. Pick up the prop rod at the foam on the end of the prop rod. 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 w...

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    Headlights rotate the end of the multifunction lever upward to the first detent for headlight op- eration. Note: when the headlights are turned on, the daytime running lights will be deactivated. High beams with the low beams activated, push the multi- function lever towards the instrument panel to ...

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    Turn signals push the multifunction lever upward to signal a right turn or downward to signal a left turn. The correspond- ing indicator in the instrument cluster display will blink to indicate the operation of the turn signal. Note: the indicators will automatically turn off when the turn has been ...

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    Interior lights the interior light switches are located in the overhead console. The interior lights can be set to three different positions (off/left position, center position, on/right position). Using the switch on the left overhead, push the switch to the right from its center position and the l...

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    Cargo area lights there is also a courtesy light located in the rear cargo area. Whenever the rear lift gate is opened, the light will turn on and then turn off when the lift gate is closed. Fog lights — if equipped the fog light switch is located on the center stack of the instrument panel, just be...

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    Front windshield wiper operation there are five different modes of operation for the front windshield wipers. The windshield wiper lever can be raised or lowered to access these modes: windshield wiper off this is the normal position of the wiper lever. Intermittent wiper operation push the lever do...

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    Activate automatically for three cycles after the lever is released. Caution! • turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than off. • in cold weather, always turn off the wi...

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    Rear windshield washer operation push the windshield wiper/washer lever toward the instrument panel to activate the rear washer. Push and hold the lever for more than a half second and the wipers will activate automatically for three cycles after the lever is released. Tilt steering column — if equi...

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    Note: in order to ensure proper operation, the speed control system has been designed to shut down if multiple speed control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the speed control system can be reactivated by pushing the speed control on/off button and resetting the desired vehic...

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    To deactivate a soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the canc button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate speed control without erasing the set speed memory. Pushing the on/off button or turning the ignition switch off erases the set speed in memory. To resume speed to...

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    U.S. Speed (mph) • pushing the set (-) button once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph. • if the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will ...

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    Rear park assist sensors the four rear park assist sensors, located in the rear fascia/bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect obstacles, in the horizontal direction, from ap- proximately 12 inches (30 cm) up to 55 inches (140 cm)...

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    The tones emitted by the loudspeaker inform the driver that the vehicle is approaching an obstacle. The pauses between the tones are directly proportional to the distance from the obstacle. Pulses emitted in quick succession indicate the presence of a very close obstacle. A continuous tone indicates...

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    Failure sensor or system failures visual signal (instrument panel) • icon appears on display. • message appears on the instru- ment cluster display (where pro- vided). While audible signals are emitted, the audio system is not muted. The audible signal is turned off immediately if the distance incre...

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    Park assist system usage precautions note: • ensure that the outer surface and the underside of the rear bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction to keep the rear park assist system operating properly. • jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could affect the p...

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    Caution! • rear park assist is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. Parking curbs might be tempo- rarily detected or not detected at all. Obstacles located above or below the sensors will not be detected when they are in close proximity. • the v...

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    Warning! (continued) • in a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured. • do not allow small children to operate the sun...

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    Emergency operation in case of electrical failure, the sunroof can be operated with the hex wrench that is located in the glove compartment. There is a plug located in the rear of the sunroof opening at the center of the vehicle. Removing the plug reveals a hex opening in the motor assembly of the s...

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    Power is available when the ignition switch is in the on/ run or start position. Insert the cigar lighter or accessory plug into the outlet for use. To preserve the heating element, do not hold the lighter in the heating position. Caution! • do not exceed the maximum power of 160 watts (13 amps) at ...

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    Warning! To avoid serious injury or death: • only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 volt outlet. • do not touch with wet hands. • close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle. • if this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock a...

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    Cupholders for the driver and front passenger, cupholders are located on the floor console between the front seats. For rear passengers, there are cupholders located on the floor between the front driver and passenger seats. Front cupholders rear cupholders 3 understanding the features of your vehic...

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    Storage glove compartment the glove compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. To open the glove compartment, pull the release handle. Cargo area features the rear seatbacks have a fold down feature to allow increased cargo capacity. Push down the release button, located a...

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    Rear window features rear window defroster the rear window defroster button is located in the center of the instrument panel, below the radio. Push this button to turn on the rear window defroster. An indicator in the instrument cluster display will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. T...

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    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . .111 䡵 turbo boost gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 䡵 sport instrument clusters . . . . . . . . .113 䡵 sport turbo instrument clusters . . .117 䡵 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 䡵...

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    ▫ customer programmable features — uconnect 5.0/5.0 nav settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 䡵 uconnect 5.0/5.0 nav voice recognition quick tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166 ▫ introducing uconnect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166 ▫ get started . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 113

    Instrument panel features 1 — side vent 7 — passenger air bag 13 — storage compartment 2 — multifunction lever – light control 8 — glove compartment 14 — gear selector 3 — instrument cluster 9 — rear defrost button 15 — sport button 4 — windshield wiper, washer, trip com- puter 10 — hazard button 16...

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    Turbo boost gauge your vehicle is equipped with a boost gauge and integrated shift light indicator located to the left of the instrument cluster. The boost gauge indicates the intake manifold pressure relative to barometric pressure. The engine management system in your vehicle intelligently regulat...

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    Sport instrument clusters sport instrument cluster base 4 understanding your instrument panel 113.

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    Sport instrument cluster sport mode 114 understanding your instrument panel.

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    1. Tachometer • this gauge measures engine revolutions per min- ute (rpm x 1000). Before the pointer reaches the red area, ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage. 2. Temperature gauge • the temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem- perature. Any reading within the normal range indicat...

  • Page 118

    3. Speedometer • indicates vehicle speed. 4. Fuel gauge • the digital display shows the amount of fuel in the tank. • the switching on of the digital warning light indicates that 1 – 1.3 gallons of fuel are left in the tank; in this situation, refuel as soon as possible. • do not travel with the fue...

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    Sport turbo instrument clusters sport turbo instrument cluster base 4 understanding your instrument panel 117.

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    Sport turbo instrument cluster sport mode 118 understanding your instrument panel.

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    1. Tachometer • this gauge measures engine revolutions per min- ute (rpm x 1000). Before the pointer reaches the red area, ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage. 2. Temperature gauge • the temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem- perature. Any reading within the normal range indicat...

  • Page 122

    • do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty; any gaps in fuel delivery could damage the catalytic converter. 5. Sport turbo mode depending on what options and trim level, your vehicle may be equipped with two gauge displays available with the push of the sport mode button. • “sport turbo base” —...

  • Page 123

    Instrument cluster 1. Tachometer • this gauge measures engine revolutions per min- ute (rpm x 1000). Before the pointer reaches the red area, ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage. 2. Temperature gauge • the temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem- perature. Any reading within the n...

  • Page 124

    • the digital gauge will likely indicate a higher temperature when driving in hot weather, or up mountain grades. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range. Warning! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could dam- age your vehicle. If the temperature gauge...

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    Note: different trips may have different values even if the same driving style is maintained. Some factors that may impact the calculated index value are: • traffic conditions • trip duration • temperature (engine and ambient) 6. Instrument cluster display • the instrument cluster display features a...

  • Page 126

    Red telltale indicator lights air bag warning light red telltale light what it means air bag warning light this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is placed in the mar (acc/on/run) position. If the light is either not on during startup, stays on, or turns ...

  • Page 127

    Electric power steering fail warning light — if equipped red telltale light what it means electric power steering fail warning — if equipped this light is used to manage the electrical warning of the eps (electric power steering). Re- fer to “power steering” in “starting and operating” for further i...

  • Page 128

    The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the brake warning light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a s...

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    Battery charge warning light red telltale light what it means battery charge warning light this light illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays on while the engine is run- ning, there may be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as po...

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    Oil pressure warning light red telltale light what it means oil pressure warning light this light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the ve- hicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns on. Do not operate the ve...

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    Door open warning light red telltale light what it means door open warning light this indicator will illuminate when a door is ajar/open and not fully closed. • driver’s door open • passenger door open • driver and passenger door open liftgate open warning light red telltale light what it means lift...

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    Transmission fault warning light red telltale light what it means transmission fault warning light this light will illuminate (together with a message in the instrument cluster display and a buzzer) to indicate a transmission fault. Contact your authorized dealer if the message re- mains after resta...

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    Hood open warning light — if equipped red telltale light what it means hood open warning light this indicator will illuminate when the hood is ajar/open and not fully closed. Yellow telltale indicator lights tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light yellow telltale light what it means tir...

  • Page 134

    Caution! Do not continue driving with one or more flat tires as handling may be compromised. Stop the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering. Repair imme- diately using the dedicated tire repair kit and con- tact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Each tire, including the spare (if pr...

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    Your vehicle has also been equipped with a tpms malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The tpms malfunction indica- tor is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute a...

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    Electronic stability control (esc) activation/malfunction indicator light yellow telltale light what it means electronic stability control (esc) activation/malfunction indicator light the “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition is placed ...

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    Electronic stability control (esc) off indicator light yellow telltale light what it means electronic stability control (esc) off indicator light this light indicates the electronic stability control (esc) is off. For further information, refer to “electronic stability control (esc)” in “starting an...

  • Page 138

    Warning! A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in nor- mal operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable sub- stances such as dry plants, wood, cardboard, etc. This could result in death or serious injur...

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    Caution! (continued) • do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra- sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. • keep all objects a safe distance from the window. Anti-lock brake (abs) indicator light yellow telltale light what it means anti-lock brake (abs) indicator light afte...

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    Generic warning indicator light yellow telltale light what it means generic warning indicator light the generic warning light will illuminate if any of the following conditions occur: oil change request, engine oil pressure sensor failure, external light failure, fuel cut-off not available, parking ...

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    Vehicle security indicator light yellow telltale light what it means vehicle security indicator light this indicator will illuminate when the vehicle security alarm system has detected an at- tempt was made to break into the vehicle. Stop light failure indicator light yellow telltale light what it m...

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    Low fuel warning light yellow telltale light what it means low fuel indicator light when the fuel level reaches approximately 1.3 gallons (5 liters) this light will turn on, and remain on until fuel is added. Glow plug light — if equipped yellow telltale light what it means glow plug light — if equi...

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    Green telltale indicator lights turn signal indicator lights green telltale light what it means turn signal indicator lights the instrument cluster arrow will flash independently for the left or right turn signal as se- lected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected...

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    Cruise control engaged indicator light — if equipped green telltale light what it means cruise control engaged indicator light this light will turn on when the cruise control has been set to a certain speed. Blue telltale indicator lights high beam indicator light blue telltale light what it means h...

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    White telltale indicator lights cruise control ready indicator light white telltale light what it means cruise control ready indicator light this light will turn on when the speed control is on, but not set. Instrument cluster display your vehicle may be equipped with an instrument cluster display, ...

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    Instrument cluster display and controls the driver-interactive instrument cluster display is lo- cated in the center of the instrument cluster. The system display consists of the following: • system status • vehicle information warning message displays • personal settings (customer-programmable fea-...

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    Display menu set-up instrument cluster display menu screen instrument cluster display menu screen continued 4 understanding your instrument panel 145.

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    The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a cycle. Push and release the up and down arrow buttons to access the different options and settings (setup). The setup menu can be activated by pushing the menu button. A single push on the up or down arrow button will scroll through the setup me...

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    Oil change message reset your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “change engine oil” message will appear in the instrument cluster display for ap- proximately 5 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oi...

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    • disconnecting/reconnecting the battery resets the system. Note: if the reset operation occurs in the presence of the screens concerning trip a or trip b, only the information associated with trip a or trip b functions will be reset. Start of trip procedure with the ignition on, push and hold the t...

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    Note: “trip b” functions may be excluded (see “trip b data”). “range” and “instantaneous fuel consump- tion” cannot be reset. Values displayed range this indicates the distance which may be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank, assuming that driving conditions will not change. The message “-...

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    Submenu personal settings buzzer volume (adjusting the failure/warning) with this function the volume of the buzzer accompa- nying any failure/warning indication can be adjusted to low, medium, high. To adjust the volume proceed as follows: 1. Briefly push and release the menu button. Push and relea...

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    Service – if equipped this function allows you to display the information about mileage intervals for servicing your car. To view this information, proceed as follows: 1. Briefly push and release the menu button to enter the main menu. 2. Push and release the up or down arrow button to select servic...

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    When this function is activated the cluster will display the headlight adjustment features. To set the desired headlight setting, proceed as follows: 1. Briefly push and release the menu button. Push and release the up or down arrow button to highlight headlight adjustment. Push and release the menu...

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    3. Briefly push and release the menu button to go back to the menu screen, or push and hold the menu button (approximately one second) to go back to the main screen without storing the settings. Trip b data submenu settings: • on • off • return to menu audio repetition — if equipped repeat audio inf...

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    Navigation repetition — if equipped with this function active, the instrument cluster display shows information relevant to the navigation system. • the turn by turn indication • the distance to next maneuver • the name of the street (1 or 2 lines) to activate (on) or to deactivate (off) the navigat...

  • Page 157

    Your vehicle may be equipped with certain security features to reduce the risk of unauthorized and unlaw- ful access to vehicle systems and wireless communica- tions. Vehicle software technology continues to evolve over time and fca us llc, working with its suppliers, evaluates and takes appropriate...

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    Privacy of any wireless and wired communications cannot be assured. Third parties may unlawfully inter- cept information and private communications without your consent. For further information, refer to “on- board diagnostic system (obd ii) cybersecurity” in “maintaining your vehicle”. Uconnect rad...

  • Page 159

    Buttons on the faceplate buttons on the faceplate are located below, and beside the uconnect system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, there is a scroll/enter control knob located on the right side. Turn the control knob to scroll through menus and change settings (i.E., 30, 60, 90)...

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    When making a selection, press the button on the touchscreen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired mode, press and release the preferred setting and make your selection. Once the setting is complete, either press the back arrow button on the touchscreen or the back button on the faceplate t...

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    Setting name selectable options us changes the instrument cluster display to us units of measure. Metric changes the instrument cluster display to metric units of measure. After pressing “custom” on the touchscreen, you may select from one of the below menu items: setting name selectable options fue...

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    Clock & date after pressing the “clock & date” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: setting name selectable options set time and format 12 hour 24 hour note: press the corresponding arrow above and below the current time to adjust, then select “am” or “pm.” show tim...

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    Lights after pressing the “lights” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available. Setting name selectable options daytime running lights on off doors & locks after pressing the “doors & locks” button on the touchscreen, the following setting will be available. Setting name sele...

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    Engine off options after pressing the “engine off options” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available. Setting name selectable options radio off delay 0 min. 20 min. Audio after pressing the “audio” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: setting...

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    Setting name selectable options radio off with door on off note: when the “radio off with door” feature is selected, the radio will remain on until the driver or pas- senger door is opened or when the radio off delay time expires. Phone/bluetooth after pressing the “phone/bluetooth” button on the to...

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    Siriusxm setup — if equipped after pressing the “siriusxm setup” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: setting name selectable options tune start on off note: “tune start” begins playing the current song from the beginning when you tune to a music channel us- ing one o...

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    Restore settings after pressing the “restore settings” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: setting name selectable options restore settings yes no note: when the “restore settings” feature is selected it will reset the display, clock, audio, and radio set- tings to t...

  • Page 168

    Uconnect 5.0/5.0 nav voice recognition quick tips introducing uconnect start using uconnect voice recognition with these helpful quick tips. It provides the key voice commands and tips you need to know to control your uconnect system. Get started 1. Visit uconnectphone.Com to check mobile device and...

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    All you need to control your uconnect system with your voice are the buttons on your steering wheel. Basic voice commands the basic voice commands below can be given at any point while using your uconnect system. Push the vr button . After the beep, say ѧ • cancel to stop a current voice session • h...

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    Radio use your voice to quickly get to the am, fm or siriusxm satellite radio stations you would like to hear. (subscription or included siriusxm satellite radio trial required.) push the vr button . After the beep, say ѧ • tune to ninety-five-point-five fm • tune to satellite channel hits 1 tip: at...

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    • play artist beethoven; play album greatest hits; play song moonlight sonata; play genre classical tip: press the “browse” button on the touchscreen to see all of the music on your ipod or usb device. Your voice command must match exactly how the artist, album, song and genre information is display...

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    Tip: your mobile phone must have the full implemen- tation of the message access profile (map) to take advantage of this feature. For details about map, visit uconnectphone.Com. Apple iphone ios6 or later sup- ports reading incoming text messages only. Radio operation and mobile phones under certain...

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    Steering wheel audio controls the remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pu...

  • Page 174

    Radio operation and mobile phones under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the mobile phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio...

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    Icon description recirculation setting when this setting is on, the system between recirculation mode and outside air mode. Re- circulation can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high hu- midity are present. Note: • continuous use of the recirculation mode may make the in...

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    Icon description modes control: turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to change the airflow distribution mode. The air- flow distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, defrost outlets and demist outlets. The mode settings are as follows: pa...

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    Icon description mix mode mix mode air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This set- ting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield. Fr...

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    Automatic temperature control overview control descriptions icon description a/c button push and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when a/c is on. Performing this function again will cause the a/c operation to switch into manual mode and the a/c indicator will turn off...

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    Icon description recirculation button push and release this button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air mode. Recirculation can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are present. Note: • continuous use of the recirculation mode may ma...

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    Icon description blower control up and down button provides the passengers with blower control. Push the up button to increase blower speed. Push the down button to decrease blower speed. Modes control: push the button in the center of the knob to change the airflow distribution mode. The airflow di...

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    Icon description bi-level mode bi-level mode air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. To access this mode, press both the panel and floor mode buttons note: bi-level mode is designed under ...

  • Page 182

    Caution! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping paral- lel to the heating element...

  • Page 183

    Note: in cold weather, use of recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation feature may be unavailable (button on the touchscreen greyed out) if conditions exist that could create fogging on the inside of the windshield. On systems with manual climate controls, the recir...

  • Page 184

    To provide you with maximum comfort in the auto- matic mode during cold start-ups, the blower fan will remain on low until the engine warms up. The blower will increase in speed and transition into auto mode. Manual operation override this system offers a full complement of manual over- ride feature...

  • Page 185

    Vacation/storage before you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.E., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes, in fresh air with the blower setting on high. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of ...

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    Operating tips chart 184 understanding your instrument panel.

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    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 ▫ manual transmission — if equipped . . . . . .188 ▫ automatic transmission — if equipped . . . .188 ▫ normal starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 ▫ cold weather operation . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    䡵 power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 䡵 parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204 䡵 sport mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 ▫ manual transmission — if equipped. . . . . . .205 ▫ automatic transmission — if equipped. . . . .205 䡵 brake syst...

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    䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . .234 ▫ treadwear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234 ▫ temperature grades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234 䡵 tire pressure monitoring syste...

  • Page 190

    Starting procedures before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. Warning! • 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 numb...

  • Page 191

    Cold weather operation to prevent possible engine damage while starting at low temperatures, this vehicle will inhibit engine crank- ing when the ambient temperature is less than –22° f (–30° c) and the oil temperature sensor reading indi- cates an engine block heater has not been used. An externall...

  • Page 192

    If engine fails to start warning! Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury. Caution! • do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Unburned ...

  • Page 193

    Fully press the clutch pedal before you shift gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelera- tor pedal. Use each gear in numerical order; do not skip a gear. Be sure the transmission is in first gear, not third, when starting from a standing position. Damage to the clutch can re...

  • Page 194

    Recommended shift speeds to use your manual transmission for optimal fuel economy, it should be upshifted as listed in the follow- ing table. Manual transmission recommended shift speeds units in mph (km/h) engine size accel- era- tion rate 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 1.4l turbo accel 14 (23) 23 (37...

  • Page 195

    Automatic transmission — if equipped warning! • it is dangerous to shift out of park or neutral if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hi...

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    Note: you must press and hold the brake pedal while shifting out of park. Key ignition park interlock this vehicle is equipped with a key ignition park interlock which requires the transmission to be in park before the ignition can be turned to the lock/off (key removal) position. The key can only b...

  • Page 197

    Only shift from drive to park or reverse when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when shifting between these gears. The transmission gear selector has park, reverse, neutral, drive, and autostick (+/–) shift positions. Manual sh...

  • Page 198

    • turn the engine off. • remove the ignition key. Warning! • never use the park position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when exiting the vehicle to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. • your vehicle could move and injure you and ...

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    Caution! • before moving the transmission gear selector out of park, you must turn the ignition to the on/run mode, and also press the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the gear selector could result. • do not race the engine when shifting from park or neutral into another gear range, as this can da...

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    Caution! Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other reason with the transmission in neutral can cause severe transmission damage. Refer to “recreational towing” in “starting and operating” and “towing a disabled vehicle” in “what to do in emergencies” for further information. Drive (d) t...

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    Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without damaging the transmission. In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the following steps: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Shift the transmission into park. 3. T...

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    • the transmission will automatically upshift when necessary to prevent engine over-speed. • the transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging) and will display the current gear. • the transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to ...

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    Warning! Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is danger- ous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the front wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle and possibly have a collision. Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction (ice, snow, wet, mud, loos...

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    Shallow standing water although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water, consider the following cau- tions and warnings before doing so. Warning! • driving through standing water limits your vehi- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving throug...

  • Page 205

    Power steering the electric power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will vary its assist to provide light efforts while parking and good feel while driving. If the electric steering system experiences a fault that pr...

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    Parking brake before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave the manual transmission in reverse or first gear. The parking brake lever is located in the center console. To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible. To r...

  • Page 207

    Warning! (continued) • be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake failure and a collision. • always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or injury. Also be certain to leave a manual transmissi...

  • Page 208

    Transmission shift schedules for more aggressive shift- ing. This driving mode is useful while driving on twisty roads where more steering precision is desired in spir- ited cornering. 1. To activate the sport mode, push the sport button. Once activated, a sport message will be displayed in the inst...

  • Page 209

    Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (abs) the four-wheel abs is designed to aid the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking con- ditions. The system operates with a separate computer to modulate hydraulic pressure, to prevent wheel lock-up and to help avoid skidding on slippery sur...

  • Page 210

    Brake assist system (bas) the bas is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- ing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help reduce...

  • Page 211

    Hill start assist (hsa) the hsa system is designed to assist the driver when starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. Hsa will maintain the level of brake pressure the driver applied for a short period of time after the driver takes his foot off the brake pedal. If the driver does not apply the thr...

  • Page 212

    Compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match the intended path, esc applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. • oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering whee...

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    Warning! (continued) slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. Esc also can- not prevent collisions resulting from loss of ve- hicle control due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an esc equipped vehicle ...

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    Warning! When in “partial off” mode, the tcs functionality of esc (except for the limited slip feature described in the tcs section) has been disabled and the “esc off indicator light” will be illuminated. When in “partial off” mode, the engine power reduction of tcs is disabled, and the enhanced ve...

  • Page 215

    The esc activation/malfunction indicator light (lo- cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the esc system becomes active. The esc activation/malfunction indicator light also flashes when tcs is active. If the esc activation/ malfunction indicator ligh...

  • Page 216

    Note: • p (passenger) — metric tire sizing is based on u.S. 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 ...

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    Example: 65, 85, 80 = aspect ratio in percent (%) – ratio of section height to section width of tire, or 10.5 = section width in inches (in) r = construction code – ⬙r⬙ means radial construction, or – ⬙d⬙ means diagonal or bias construction 15, 16, 18 = rim diameter in inches (in) service descriptio...

  • Page 218

    Example: • 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...

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    Example: dot ma l9 abcd 0301 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 represen...

  • Page 220

    Term definition tire placard a label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the vehi- cle’s loading capacity, the original equipment tire sizes and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures. Tire loading and tire pressure tire and loading information placard location note: the proper col...

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    Warning! • overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overload- ing can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. (continued) warning! (continued) • improperly inflated tires are da...

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    Tire and loading information placard this placard tells you important information about the: 1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. ...

  • Page 223

    Steps for determining correct load limit— (1) locate the statement “the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed xxx kg or xxx lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard. (2) determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. (3) subtract the combi...

  • Page 224

    Warning! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overload- ing can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. 222 starting and operating.

  • Page 225

    Tires — general information tire pressure proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Four primary areas are affected by improper tire pressure: • safety and vehicle stability • economy • tread wear • ride comfort safety warning! • improperly i...

  • Page 226

    Tread wear improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause abnor- mal wear patterns and reduced tread life, resulting in the need for earlier tire replacement. Ride comfort and vehicle stability proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfort...

  • Page 227

    Inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kpa), which equals 1 psi (7 kpa) for every 12°f (7°c) for this outside temperature condition. Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kpa) during operation. Do not reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too ...

  • Page 228

    Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and additional information. Damaged run flat tires, or run flat tires that have experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced immediately with another run flat tire of identical size and service description (load index and speed sym- bol). Tire ...

  • Page 229

    Snow tires some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during the winter. Snow tires can be identified by a “mountain/snowflake” symbol on the tire sidewall. If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only in sets of f...

  • Page 230

    Caution! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a compact or limited use temporary spare installed. Damage to the vehicle may result. Spare tire matching original equipped tire and wheel — if equipped your vehicle may be equipped with a s...

  • Page 231

    Collapsible spare tire — if equipped the collapsible spare is for temporary emergency use only. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a collapsible spare by looking at the spare tire descrip- tion on the tire and loading information placard located on the driver’s side door opening or on...

  • Page 232

    Limited use spare — if equipped the limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only. This tire is identified by a label located on the limited use spare wheel. This label contains the driving limitations for this spare. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or re...

  • Page 233

    These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm). When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to “replacement tires” in this section for further information....

  • Page 234

    Replacement tires the tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regu- larly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manufacturer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent to the originals in size, quality and performance whe...

  • Page 235

    Caution! Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer read- ings. Tire chains (traction devices) due to limited clearance, tire chains or traction devices are not recommended. Caution! Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are used. T...

  • Page 236

    Department of transportation uniform tire quality grades the following tire grading categories were estab- lished by the national highway traffic safety ad- ministration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehi...

  • Page 237

    Tires must meet under the federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109. Grades b and a represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. Warning! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not over...

  • Page 238

    May need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the tpms to receive this information. For example, your vehicle may have a recommended cold (parked for more than three hours) tire pressure of 30 psi (207 kpa). If the ambient temperature is 68°f (20°c) and the measured ...

  • Page 239

    • driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. • the tpms is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- nance, and i...

  • Page 240

    Tpms warnings the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system fault is detected, an audible chime will be activated and the “service tire pressure monitoring system” text message will display. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequ...

  • Page 241

    The tire pressure monitoring telltale light will turn off, as long as no tire pressure is below the low- pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the tpms to receive this information. Tpm s...

  • Page 242

    Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires with low pressure to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure value. Once the system receives the updated tire pressures, the system will automatically update and the “tire pressure moni- toring telltale light” will ...

  • Page 243

    2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio wave signals. 3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with tpm sensors. Note: • the tpms will not monitor the pres...

  • Page 244

    (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera- tion. Note: changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Fuel requirements this engine ...

  • Page 245

    Caution! Do not use gasoline containing methanol or gaso- line containing more than 15% ethanol (e-15). Use of these blends may result in starting and drivabil- ity problems, damage critical fuel system compo- nents, cause emissions to exceed the applicable standard, and/or cause the “malfunction in...

  • Page 246

    Mmt in gasoline methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (mmt) is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline blended with mmt provides no performance advantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number without mmt. Gasoline blended wi...

  • Page 247

    Fuel system cautions caution! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • the use of leaded gasoline is prohibited by federal law. Using leaded gasoline can impair engine per- formance and damage the emissions control system. • an out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition ...

  • Page 248

    Warning! (continued) • keep the liftgate closed when driving your ve- hicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poi- sonous exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. Adding fuel fuel filler cap (gas cap) the gas cap is located on the passenger side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, ...

  • Page 249

    Note: • when the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full. • tighten the gas cap about 1/4 turn until you hear one click. This is an indication that the cap is properly tightened. • if the gas cap is not tightened properly, the mil will come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every...

  • Page 250

    Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) towing this vehicle behind another vehicle towing condition wheels off the ground manual transmission automatic transmission flat tow none transmission in neu- tral 65 mph (105 km/h) max speed not allowed dolly tow front ok ok rear not allowed not allowed...

  • Page 251

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . .250 䡵 if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . .250 䡵 tire service kit — if equipped . . . . . . . .251 ▫ tire service kit storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251 ▫ tire service kit components and operation .252 ▫ t...

  • Page 252

    Hazard warning flashers the hazard warning flasher switch is located on the instrument panel below the radio. Push the switch to turn on the hazard warning flashers. When the switch is activated, all direc- tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncom- ing traffic of an emergency. Push th...

  • Page 253

    Warning! You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant b...

  • Page 254

    Tire service kit components and operation using the mode select knob and hoses your tire service kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode. Selecting air mode push in the mode select knob (5) and turn to this position for air pump operation only. Use the black ai...

  • Page 255

    Tire service kit usage precautions • replace the tire service kit sealant bottle (1) and sealant hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed at the lower right hand corner on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the system. Refer to “sealing a tire with tire service kit” section (f) “...

  • Page 256

    Warning! • do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the tire service kit. • do not use tire service kit or drive the vehicle under the following circumstances: • if the puncture in the tire t...

  • Page 257

    2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the deflated tire) is in a position that is near to the ground. This will allow the tire service kit hoses (6) and (7) to reach the valve stem and keep the tire service kit flat on the ground. This will provide the best positioning of the kit when inj...

  • Page 258

    If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – 10 seconds through the sealant hose (6): 1. Push the power button (4) to turn off the tire service kit. Disconnect the sealant hose (6) from the valve stem. Make sure the valve stem is free of debris. Reconnect the sealant hose (6) to the valve s...

  • Page 259

    Note: if the tire becomes overinflated, push the de- flation button to reduce the tire pressure to the recom- mended inflation pressure before continuing. If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at least 26 psi (1.8 bar) pressure within 15 minutes: 1. Push the power button (4) to turn...

  • Page 260

    (e) after driving: pull over to a safe location. Refer to “whenever you stop to use tire service kit” before continuing. 1. Push in the mode select knob (5) and turn to the air mode position. 2. Uncoil the power plug and insert the plug into the vehicle’s 12 volt power outlet. 3. Uncoil the air pump...

  • Page 261

    (f) sealant bottle and hose replacement: 1. Uncoil the sealant hose (6) (clear in color). 2. Locate the round sealant bottle release button in the recessed area under the sealant bottle. 3. Push the sealant bottle release button. The sealant bottle (1) will pop up. Remove the bottle and dispose of i...

  • Page 262

    Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each nut/bolt has been tightened twice. After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut/bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are prope...

  • Page 263

    Jump-starting procedure if your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improp- erly so please follow the procedures in this section care...

  • Page 264

    Warning! • take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadver- tent electrical contact. You ...

  • Page 265

    Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. 2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to th...

  • Page 266

    Freeing a stuck vehicle if your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between drive and reverse (with automatic transmission) or sec- ond ge...

  • Page 267

    Caution! (continued) • revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring). Gear selector override if a malfunction occurs a...

  • Page 268

    Towing a disabled vehicle this section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. Towing condition wheels off the ground automatic trans- mission manual transmis- sion flat tow none not allowed if transmission is oper- able: • transmission in neu- tral • 65...

  • Page 269

    Caution! • do not use sling-type equipment when towing. Vehicle damage may occur. • when securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components. Dam- age to your vehicle may result from improper towing. Automatic transmission • vehicle can be towed with the fro...

  • Page 270

    Enhanced accident response system (ears) this vehicle is equipped with an enhanced accident response system. Please refer to “occupant restraint systems” in “things to know before starting your vehicle” for further information on the enhanced accident response sys- tem (ears) function. Event data re...

  • Page 271

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment — 1.4l turbo . . .271 䡵 onboard diagnostic system — obd ii .272 ▫ onboard diagnostic system (obd ii) cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272 䡵 emissions inspection and maintenance programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 272

    䡵 bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308 ▫ interior bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308 ▫ exterior bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308 䡵 fluid capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311 䡵 fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts . . . . . . ...

  • Page 273

    Engine compartment — 1.4l turbo 1 — engine coolant reservoir 5 — battery 2 — engine oil dipstick 6 — engine oil fill 3 — brake fluid reservoir 7 — washer fluid reservoir 4 — front distribution unit (fuses) 7 maintaining your vehicle 271.

  • Page 274

    Onboard diagnostic system — obd ii your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called obd ii. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and auto- matic transmission control systems. When these sys- tems are operating properly, your vehicle will provid...

  • Page 275

    Warning! (continued) • if unauthorized equipment is connected to the obd ii connection port, such as a driver-behavior tracking device, it may: • be possible that vehicle systems, including safety related systems, could be impaired or a loss of vehicle control could occur that may result in an accid...

  • Page 276

    3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen: • the mil will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you cycle the ignition off or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s obd ii system is not ready and you should not proceed to the i/m...

  • Page 277

    Warning! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic. Maintenance procedures the pages tha...

  • Page 278

    Check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will give you an incorrect reading. Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground, and approximately five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off, will improve the...

  • Page 279

    Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certification mark and the correct sae viscosity grade number should not be used. The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to “engine compart- m...

  • Page 280

    Warning! (continued) starting the vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury. Engine air cleaner filter selection the quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably. Only high quality filters...

  • Page 281

    Caution! (continued) the negative post. Battery posts are marked posi- tive (+) and negative (-) and are identified on the battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion. • if a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the vehicle, disconnect both vehicl...

  • Page 282

    Caution! Do not use chemical flushes in your air condition- ing system as the chemicals can damage your air conditioning components. Such damage is not cov- ered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Refrigerant recovery and recycling r134a — if equipped r-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydro...

  • Page 283

    The a/c air filter is located in the fresh air inlet on the lower right of center console. Perform the following procedure to replace the filter: 1. Remove the torx screw that secures the passenger side console closeout cover. 2. Pull the console closeout cover rearward to disen- gage the front reta...

  • Page 284

    3. Remove the two 5.5 mm screws (1 and 2) that secure the particulate air filter cover to the hvac housing. 4. Remove the a/c air filter by pulling it straight out of the housing. Take note of the air filter position indicators. 5. Install the a/c air filter with the air filter position indicators p...

  • Page 285

    Body lubrication locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as mopar spray white lube to assure quiet, easy ...

  • Page 286

    Rear wiper blade removal/installation 1. Lift the pivot cap on the rear wiper arm upward, this will allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the liftgate glass. Note: the rear wiper arm cannot be raised fully upward unless the pivot cap is raised first. 2. Lift the rear wiper arm upward to rai...

  • Page 287

    5. Lower the wiper blade and snap the pivot cap into place. Adding washer fluid the windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment, and the fluid level should be checked at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not engine coolant/ anti- freeze)...

  • Page 288

    Caution! • the catalytic converter requires the use of un- leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con- trol device and may seriously reduce engine per- formance and cause serious damage to the engine. • damage to the catalytic converter can r...

  • Page 289

    Warning! (continued) • you or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or co...

  • Page 290

    Selection of coolant refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintaining your vehicle” for further information. Caution! • mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified organic additive technology (oat) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrea...

  • Page 291

    Please review these recommendations for using or- ganic additive technology (oat) engine coolant (anti- freeze) that meets the requirements of fca material standard ms.90032. When adding engine coolant (anti- freeze): • we recommend using mopar antifreeze/coolant 10 year/150,000 mile formula oat (or...

  • Page 292

    The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing sur- faces. Warning! • the warning words “do not open hot” on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is overheated. Do not l...

  • Page 293

    Points to remember note: when the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being va- porized when the ...

  • Page 294

    Warning! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnor- mally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and possible brake damage. Riding the brakes may also reduce braking capacity in an em...

  • Page 295

    Warning! (continued) can severely damage your brake system and/or impair its performance. The proper type of brake fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the original factory installed hydraulic master cylin- der reservoir. • to avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture, use only new...

  • Page 296

    Frequency of fluid change under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless lubricant has become contaminated with water. Note: if contaminated with water, the fluid should be c...

  • Page 297

    Caution! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission com- ponents. Such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Fluid level check the fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require adjustment under normal operating cond...

  • Page 298

    What causes corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. The most common causes are: • road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. • stone and gravel impact. • insects, tree sap and tar. • salt in the air near seacoast localities. ...

  • Page 299

    • if your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar cause that destroys the paint and protective coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos- sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner. • if you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertiliz- ers, de...

  • Page 300

    When cleaning extremely dirty wheels including exces- sive brake dust, care must be taken in the selection of tire and wheel cleaning chemicals and equipment to prevent damage to the wheels. Mopar wheel treatment, mopar chrome cleaner, or their equivalent is recom- mended or select a non-abrasive, n...

  • Page 301

    • for grease stains, apply mopar multi-purpose cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. • do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of protectants on stain repel products. Interior care use mopar total clean to clean fabric upholstery and...

  • Page 302

    Cleaning headlights your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens cleaning procedures must be followed. To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses ...

  • Page 303

    Cleaning plastic instrument cluster lenses the lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. 1. Clean with a wet soft cloth. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol c...

  • Page 304

    Warning! (continued) • before replacing a fuse, make sure that the igni- tion is off and that all the other services are switched off and/or disengaged. • if the replaced fuse blows again, contact an au- thorized dealer. • if a general protection fuse for safety systems (air bag system, braking syst...

  • Page 305

    Cavity vehicle fuse num- ber mini fuse description 5 f36 10 amp red diagnostic socket, vehicle radio, climate control system 6 f43 20 amp yellow bi-directional washer 7 f48 20 amp yellow passenger power window 8 f13 7.5 amp brown left low beam, headlamp leveling 9 f50 7.5 amp brown airbag 10 f51 5 a...

  • Page 306

    Underhood fuses the front distribution unit is located on the right side of the engine compartment, next to the battery. To access the fuses, press the release tabs and remove the cover. The id number of the electrical component correspond- ing to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover. Cav...

  • Page 307

    Cavity maxi fuse mini fuse description f06 20 amp yellow – radiator fan - single speed f06 30 amp green – radiator fan - low speed f07 40 amp orange – radiator fan - high speed f08 40 amp orange – blower motor f09 – 10 amp red powertrain f10 – 10 amp red horn f11 – 15 amp blue powertrain f11 – 10 am...

  • Page 308

    Cavity maxi fuse mini fuse description f24 – 7.5 amp brown stability control system f30 – 15 amp blue fog lamps f82 30 amp green – sunroof/convertible top f83 20 amp yellow – cooling pump – if equipped f84 – 10 amp red transmission f85 30 amp green – rear defroster f87 – 5 amp tan rear defroster f90...

  • Page 309

    Replacement bulbs interior bulbs bulb number overhead lamp c5w courtesy lamp w5w rear cargo lamp w5w exterior bulbs bulb number front low and high beam headlamp hir2ll front parking/daytime running lamps w21/5w front fog lamps h11ll front side marker lamps w3w front turn signal lamps wy21w side dire...

  • Page 310

    Bulb number license plate lamps led (see authorized dealer) note: numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from your authorized dealer. If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized dealer or refer to the applicable service manual. Bulb replacement interior bulbs rear car...

  • Page 311

    3. Remove the plastic cap from the back of the lamp housing. 4. Rotate bulb/socket counter-clockwise. 5. Remove the bulb and replace as needed. 6. Install the bulb into socket, and rotate bulb/socket clockwise into lamp locking it in place. 7. Reinstall the plastic cap. Front fog lamps to replace th...

  • Page 312

    Rear tail, stop, backup and turn signal lamps 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Remove the two screws and remove the tail lamp assembly. 3. Remove four screws and separate the backplate from the lamp housing. 4. Remove the tail, stop, or turn signal bulbs by push- ing them slightly and turning counter-clockw...

  • Page 313

    Fluid capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) 10.5 gallons 40 liters engine oil with filter 1.4 liter turbo engine 4 quarts 3.8 liters cooling system 1.4 liter turbo engine (mopar antifreeze/engine coolant 10 year/150,000 mile formula) — with manual transmission 4.6 quarts 4.4 liters 1.4 liter tur...

  • Page 314

    Component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part spark plugs we recommend you use mopar spark plugs. Fuel selection 91 octane recommended – 87 octane acceptable, 0-15% ethanol. Caution! • mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified organic additive technology (oat) engine coolant (antifree...

  • Page 315

    Chassis component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part manual transmission – if equipped we recommend you use mopar c635 ddct/mtx transmission fluid. Automatic transmission – if equipped use only mopar aw-1 automatic transmission fluid or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the func...

  • Page 317

    Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . .316 ▫ maintenance chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317 8.

  • Page 318

    Maintenance schedule your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This...

  • Page 319

    Maintenance chart required maintenance intervals refer to the maintenance schedules on the following pages for required maintenance. At every oil change interval as indicated by oil change indicator system: change oil and filter. Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if ...

  • Page 320

    Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 1 10,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 1 12,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,0...

  • Page 321

    Warning! • you can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic. • failure to properly inspect and mai...

  • Page 323

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322 ▫ prepare for the appointment. . . . . . . . . . . .322 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322 ▫ be reasonable with requests . . . ....

  • Page 324

    Suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle prepare for the appointment if you are having warranty work done, be sure to bring the right papers with you, as well as your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty. Discuss additional charges with the ser- vice...

  • Page 325

    Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer center should include the following information: • owner’s name and address • owner’s telephone number (home and office) • authorized dealer name • vehicle identification number (vin) • vehicle delivery date and mileage fiat customer center p.O. Box 2...

  • Page 326

    It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a service contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract, and you require service after the manufactur- er’s new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to the contract docu...

  • Page 327

    To contact nhtsa, you may call the vehicle safety hotline toll free at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424- 9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov; or write to: administrator, nhtsa, 1200 new jersey avenue, se., west building, washington, d.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor veh...

  • Page 328

    Owner’s manuals these owner’s manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific fca us llc vehicles. In- cluded are starting, operating, emergency and mainte- nance procedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips. •...

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    Adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . .288 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246 adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285 additives, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244 air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 331

    Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127, 278 charging system light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261 keyless key fob replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 belts, seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 332

    Clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292 compact spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228 connector uci . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 universal consumer interface (uci) . . . . . . . . .156 contract, service . . ....

  • Page 333

    Emission control system maintenance . . . . . . . . .273 engine air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277 break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 checking oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275 compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 334

    Materials added . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244 methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242 octane rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242 requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242 specifications . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 335

    Key fob disarm the alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 key fob battery service (remote keyless entry) . . .17 key-in reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 key, replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 336

    Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190, 293 fluid level check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293 frequency of fluid change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294 lubricant selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293, 313 master cylinder (brakes) . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 337

    Pretensioners seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 radial ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 radio frequency general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 338

    Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 339

    Tire and loading information placard . . . . . .218, 220 tire markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68, 223, 227, 228, 234 aging (life of tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 air pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 340

    Vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . .6 vehicle loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220 vehicle modifications/alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 vehicle security alarm disarming . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 vehicle storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 341

    Installation of radio transmitting equipment special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained person- nel. The following must be obs...

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