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Jeep 2008 Liberty Owner's Manual

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    Liberty o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2 0 0 8 2 0 0 8 l ib e r ty 81-326-0841 first edition printed in u.S.A..

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction contents m introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 m rollover warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 m how to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 m warnings and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 m vehicle i...

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    Introduction this owner’s manual has been prepared with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by a warranty information booklet and various customer-oriented documents. You are urged to read thes...

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    Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the u.S. Government notes that the universal use of existing seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two million annuall...

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    6 introduction.

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    Warnings and cautions this owners manual contains warnings against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains cautions against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire owners manual, you may miss importan...

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    Vehicle modifications/alterations warning! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. 8 introduction.

  • Page 10: Contents

    Things to know before starting your vehicle contents m a word about your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ ignition key removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ key-in-ignition reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 m sentry keyt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    ▫ to unlatch the liftgate flip-up window . . . . .24 ▫ using the panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 ▫ programming additional transmitters . . . . . . . .25 ▫ battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 m...

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    ▫ child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 m engine break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . .79 m safety tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 ▫ transporting passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 ▫ lock your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    A word about your keys you can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with either side up. The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized dealer. Ask your authorized dea...

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    Manual transmission — if equipped turn the key to the acc position and then push the key and cylinder inward slightly and rotate the key to the lock position. Then remove the key. Note: • for vehicles not equipped with the electronic vehicle information center (evic), features such as the power wind...

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    Warning! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. C...

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    The vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the engine. Note: a key that has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation,...

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    Replacement keys note: only keys that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a sentry key t is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. Caution! Always remove the sentry keys t from the vehicle and lock all doors whe...

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    3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the on position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In addi- tion, the vehicle security alarm indicator light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the lock position and remove the se...

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    • this device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undes- ired operation. Steering wheel lock — if equipped your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering wheel lock (manual transmission only). This lock pre- vents steering the vehicle withou...

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    Note: the panic and security alarms are quite different. Please take a moment to activate the panic and the security modes to hear the differences in the horn. In case one should go off in the future, you will need to know which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it. Rearming of the syst...

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    To disarm the system: either press the unlock button on the rke transmitter or insert a valid sentry key t into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the on position. Note: • unlocking the doors with the manual door lock plung- ers or the driver’s door lock cylinder will not disarm the syst...

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    Note: • the illuminated entry system will not operate the interior lights if the dimmer control is in the extreme downward position. Remote keyless entry (rke) this system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate, open the liftgate flip-up window, or activate the panic alarm from distance...

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    Remote key unlock, driver door/all doors first this feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors and the liftgate on the first press of the unlock button on the rke transmitter. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • for vehicles equipped with the...

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    To lock the doors and liftgate: press and release the lock button on the rke transmit- ter to lock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the lock signal. Sound horn with lock this feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are l...

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    Flash lights with lock the feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the rke transmit- ter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • for vehicles equipped with the electronic vehicle informat...

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    Using the panic alarm note: the panic and security alarms are quite different. Please take a moment to activate the panic and the security modes to hear the differences in the horn. In case one should go off in the future, you will need to know which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it...

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    • do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1. Remove the screw from the rke transmitter case (if equipped). 2. With the rke transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade tool to pry the two halves of the rke transmit- ter case apart. Make sure...

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    5. Reinstall and tighten the screw until snug (if equipped). General information this device complies with part 15 of fcc rules and with rs-210 of industry canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any inte...

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    Note: the vehicle must be equipped with an auto- matic transmission to be equipped with remote start. How to use remote start all of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: • shift lever in park. • doors closed. • hood closed. • liftgate closed. • hazard switch off....

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    To enter remote start mode press and release the remote start button on the rke transmitter twice. The engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the remote start mode for a 15-minute cycle. Note: • for security, power window operation and sunroof or sky slider t operation (if equipped) is dis...

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    Door locks manual door locks to lock each door, push the door lock plunger on each door trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull the door lock plunger on each door trim panel upward. If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are ...

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    Warning! • for personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • when leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause...

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    Locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden- tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and a door is open, as a reminder to remove the key. Automatic door locks the ...

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    4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. Note: use the automatic door locks feature in accor- dance with local laws. Automatic unlock doors on exit the doors will unlock automatically on vehic...

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    3. Depress the power door unlock switch to unlock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. Note: use the automatic unlock doors on exit feature in accordance with local laws. Child-pro...

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    Warning! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. Note: • after engaging the child protection door lock sys- tem, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the ...

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    Windows power windows the window controls on the driver’s door trim panel control all the door windows. There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. The window controls will operate when the ignition switch is in the on or acc position...

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    To open the window part way, press the window switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop. To stop the window from going all the way down during the auto down operation, pull up on the switch briefly. For vehicles not equipped with the electronic vehicle information ce...

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    For vehicles equipped with the evic, the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the lock position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time is programmable. For details, refer to “delay power off to accessories until e...

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    Reset it may be necessary at some point in time to reactivate the auto up feature. To do so, perform the following proce- dure: 1. Pull the window switch up to close window com- pletely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed. 2. Push the window sw...

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    Slider t open, adjust the sunroof or sky slidert opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window. Liftgate to open the liftgate, pull up (squeeze) on the handle and lift. Note: use the power door lock switch on either front door trim panel or the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter to lock a...

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    Adult-size belts, your seat belts also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible. Warning! In a collision, you and y...

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    Warning! • it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed. • do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • ...

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    3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” latch plate latch plate to buckle things to know before starting your vehicle 43 2.

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    Warning! • a belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • a belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop,...

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    Warning! • a lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdo- men. Always wear the lap part of your seat belt as low as possible and keep it snug. • a twisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a ...

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    Warning! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced a...

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    Lap/shoulder belt untwisting procedure use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold ...

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    Enhanced seat belt use reminder system (beltalert t ) if the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the enhanced warning system (beltalert t) will alert the driver or front passe...

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    3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the on position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. Note: watch for the seat belt reminder light to turn on while unbuckling the seat belt and turn off wh...

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    How to disengage the automatic locking mode disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt from the buckle and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensi- tive (emergency) locking mode. Energy management feature this vehicle has a safety belt ...

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    Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision. Seat belt extender if a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if so equipped) is in its...

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    Note: the front airbags are certified to the federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment. The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity and occupant size. The front passenger airbag...

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    Note: airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment. Window airbag location things to know before starting your vehicle 53 2.

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    Warning! • do not put anything on or around the front and side curtain airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are no longer functional. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the ...

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    Occupant classification system has determined the pas- senger seat is empty or is occupied by someone that is classified in a category other than that of an adult (refer to information on occupant classification system in this section). This could be a child, teenager, or even a small size adult. He...

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    4. Do not lean against the door or window, airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door. 5. If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the customer center. Phone numbers are provided under “if you need assistance” in...

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    Airbag system components the airbag system consists of the following: • occupant restraint controller (orc) • airbag warning light • driver airbag • front passenger airbag • side curtain airbags above side windows • side remote acceleration sensors • steering wheel and column • instrument panel • in...

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    The orc also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the start or on position. These include all of the items listed above except the passenger airbag disable (pad) indicator light, the instrument panel, and the steering wheel and column. If th...

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    Note: children 12 years and younger should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint. • the passenger airbag disable (pad) indicator light (an amber light located in the center of the instrument panel) tells the driver and front passenger when the front passenger airbag...

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    Is turned off and it will not inflate. If the “pad indicator light” is not illuminated, do not assume the airbag is turned off and move the child restraint to the rear seat. A deploying passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to a child in a rear facing infant seat. Note: even though this...

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    Properly classified. Reclining the seat back too far may change how an occupant is classified by the ocs. Drivers and adult passengers should verify that the “pad indicator light” is not illuminated when an adult is riding in the front passenger seat. If an adult occu- pant’s weight is transferred t...

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    • the driver and passenger airbag/inflator units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the passenger side of the instrument panel. When the orc detects a collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front a...

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    Sides of the vehicle for a rollover event. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain airbag. The inflating side curtain airbag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window. The airbag inflates in about 30 milliseconds (about one-quarter of t...

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    Warning! Unapproved modifications or service procedures to the front passenger seat assembly or its related com- ponents may inadvertently change the airbag deploy- ment in case of a frontal crash. This could result in death or serious injury to the front seat passenger if the vehicle is involved in...

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    Inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the...

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    • turns on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is removed. • unlocks the doors automatically. Note: the interior lights can only be deactivated if the key is removed from the ignition switch or the vehicle is driven. 66 things to know befor...

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    Maintaining your airbag system warning! • modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured if the airbag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the stee...

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    Event data recorder (edr) in the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param- eters in an edr. Airbag deployment, near deployment, and up to a quarter second of high-speed deceleration data during and/or after air bag deployment or near ...

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    May be released for incorporation in aggregate crash databases, such as those maintained by the u.S. Govern- ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a particular driver, ve- hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential data will not be...

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    • traction/stability control status • tire pressure monitoring system status child restraint everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time — babies and children, too. Every state in the united states and all canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint syste...

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    Infants and child restraints • safety experts recommend that children ride rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and “convertible” child seats. • the infant carr...

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

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    Warning! • improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex- actly when installing an infant or child restraint. • a rearward- facing infant restraint sho...

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    Latch — child seat anchorage system (lower anchors and tether for children) your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called latch. The latch system provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle’s seat belts, instead securing the ...

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    Latch-compatible child restraint system” and “in- stalling child restraints using the vehicle seat belt” in this section for typical installation instructions. Installing the latch-compatible child restraint system we urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing ...

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    Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be...

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

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    If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint s...

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    Warning! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. Transporting pets airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An...

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    A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered as a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty. Safety tips transporting passengers never transport passengers in the cargo area. Warning! I...

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

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    Safety checks you should make inside the vehicle seat belts inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear s...

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    Lights have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. Door latches check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Fluid leaks check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, e...

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    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents m mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 ▫ inside day/night mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 ▫ automatic dimming mirror — if equipped . . . .90 ▫ outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    ▫ voice recognition system (vr) operation . . . . 121 ▫ commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 ▫ voice training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 m seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 ▫ manual front seat adjustments . ...

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    ▫ turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 ▫ highbeam/lowbeam select switch . . . . . . . . . 145 ▫ flash to pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 ▫ interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 m windshield wipers and washers . . . . ...

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    ▫ programming homelinkt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 ▫ gate operator/canadian programming . . . . . 167 ▫ using homelinkt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 ▫ reprogramming a single homelinkt button . 168 ▫ security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 ▫ troubl...

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    ▫ electrical outlet use with engine off . . . . . . . 179 m power inverter — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 m cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 m storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 ▫ front storage compartment . . . . ...

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    Mirrors inside day/night mirror adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear ...

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    Caution! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean. Outside mirrors to receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and ...

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    Exterior mirrors folding feature — if equipped some models have exterior mirrors that are hinged. The hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and rearward to resist damage. The hinge has three detent positions: forward, rearward, and normal. Power remote control mirrors the power mirror switch is l...

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    Models with express window feature press and release the mirror select button marked l or r and then press one of the four arrow buttons to move the mirror in the direction the arrow is pointing. The selection will time out after 30 seconds of inactivity to guard against accidentally moving a mirror...

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    Sun visor “slide-on rod” feature — if equipped the sun visor “slide-on rod” feature allows for additional flexibility in positioning the visor to block out the sun. 1. Fold down the sun visor. 2. Unclip the visor from the center clip. 3. Pull the sun visor toward the inside rearview mirror to extend...

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    Uconnect t allows you to transfer calls between the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone for private conversation. The uconnect t phonebook enables you to store up to 32 names, with four numbers per name. Each language has a...

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    Profile) you may not be able to use any uconnect t features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the phone manufacturer for details. The uconnect t system is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the uconnect t system can be adjusted either from the radio volume co...

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    Voice command tree refer to “voice tree” in this section. Help command if you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to know your options at any prompt, say 9help9 following the beep. The uconnect t system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help. To activate the uconnect t...

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    Enter into your cellular phone. You can enter any four-digit pin. You will not need to remember this pin after the initial pairing process. • for identification purposes, you will be prompted to give the uconnect t system a name for your cellular phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be g...

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    • the uconnectt system will confirm the phone num- ber and then dial. The number will appear in the display of certain radios. Call by saying a name • press the phone button to begin. • after the 9ready9 prompt and the following beep, say “call. 9 • the system will prompt you to say the name of the ...

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    • when prompted, enter the number designation (e.G., 9home,9 9work,9 9mobile,9 or 9pager9). This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook entry, if desired. • when prompted, recite the phone number for the phonebook entry that you are adding. After you are finished adding an entry...

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    The uconnect t system, and then send the address book entry via bluetooth t. Please see your phone owner’s manual for specific instructions on how to drop the bluetooth t connection. • if the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters, it will only use the first 24 characters. Edit entries in the ...

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    • after the 9ready9 prompt and the following beep, say 9phonebook delete.9 • after you enter the phonebook delete menu, you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete. You can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say 9list names 9 to h...

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    • the uconnectt system will play the names of all the phonebook entries. • to call one of the names in the list, press the “voice recognition” button during the playing of the desired name, and say 9call.9 note: the user can also exercise 9edit9 or 9delete9 operations at this point. • the uconnectt ...

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    Call waiting that you normally hear when using your cell phone. Press the phone button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. Note: the uconnect t system compatible phones in the market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress. Therefo...

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    Three-way calling to initiate three-way calling, press the “voice recogni- tion” button while a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as described under 9making a second call while current call in progress. 9 after the second call has established, press and hold the phone button until y...

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    • after the ignition key is switched to off, a call can continue on the uconnect t system for a certain dura- tion, after which the call is automatically transferred from the uconnect t system to the mobile phone. • an active call is automatically transferred to the mobile phone after the ignition k...

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    • after the 9ready9 prompt and the following beep, say 9emergency9 and the uconnectt system will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num- ber. This feature is only supported in the u.S. Note: the emergency number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased (911...

  • Page 109

    Certain companies, which time out a little too soon to work properly with the uconnect t system. Voice mail calling to learn how to access your voice mail, refer to 9working with automated systems. 9 working with automated systems this method is used in instances where one generally has to press num...

  • Page 110

    Note: • you may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone network configurations; this is normal. • some paging and voice mail systems have system time out settings that are too short and may not allow the use of this feature. Barge in - overriding prompts the “voice recognition” button can be...

  • Page 111

    Dialing a number with your paired bluetooth t cellular phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s audio system. The uconnect t system will work the same as if you dial the number using voice recognition. Note: certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the uconnect t sy...

  • Page 112

    Connect or disconnect link between the uconnect t system and cellular phone your cellular phone can be paired with many different electronic devices, but can only be actively 9connected9 with one electronic device at a time. If you would like to connect or disconnect the bluetooth t connection betwe...

  • Page 113

    Uconnect t system will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near (approximately within 30 ft [9 m]) the vehicle. Delete uconnect t paired cellular phones • press the phone button to begin. • after the 9ready9 prompt and the following beep, say 9setup phone pairing.9 • at the next...

  • Page 114

    Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the uconnect t system. For best results, the voice training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked with the engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The system wi...

  • Page 115

    • when navigating through an automated system such as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of speaking the digit string, make sure to say 9send.9 • storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is not in motion is recommended. • it is not recommended to store similar sounding names in th...

  • Page 116

    • echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. • in a convertible vehicle, system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down. Bluetooth t communication link cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the uconnect t system. When th...

  • Page 117

    116 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    Understanding the features of your vehicle 117 3.

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    118 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 120

    Voice commands primary alternate(s) zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all voice commands primary alternate(s) call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency english erase all espanol francais help home understand...

  • Page 121

    Voice commands primary alternate(s) language list names list phones mobile mute mute off new entry no pager pair a phone phone pairing pairing phonebook phone book previous record again redial voice commands primary alternate(s) return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up...

  • Page 122

    General information this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules and rss 210 of industry canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • this device may not cause harmful interference. • this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesi...

  • Page 123

    If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the vr hard-key, listen for the beep, and say your command. Pressing the vr hard-key while the system is speaking is known as “barging in.” the system will be interrupted and you can add or change commands. This will become helpf...

  • Page 124

    3. Use the on/off volume rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the voice recognition system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for vr is different then the audio system. Main menu start a dialogue by pressing the vr hard-key. You may say main menu to switch to the ma...

  • Page 125

    Satellite radio to switch to satellite radio mode say sat or satellite radio. In this mode, you may say the following com- mands: • channel number (to change the channel by its spoken number) • next channel (to select the next channel) • previous channel (to select the previous chan- nel) • list cha...

  • Page 126

    − continue (to continue recording) − delete (to delete the recording) • play memos (to play previously recorded memos) — during the playback you may press the vr hard- key to stop playing memos. You continue by saying one of the following commands: − repeat (to repeat a memo) − next (to play the nex...

  • Page 127

    Seats manual front seat adjustments forward and rearward adjustment — if equipped the manual seat adjustment bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once the seat is in the position desired. Then, using body pressure,...

  • Page 128

    Warning! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked. Recliner adjustment the recliner control is on...

  • Page 129

    Warning! • adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked. • do not ride with the seatback reclined so ...

  • Page 130

    Power seat — if equipped the power seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. For vehicles equipped with a power driver’s seat, use this switch to move the seat up, down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat. For vehicles equipped with a power passenger seat, use this switch t...

  • Page 131

    Caution! Do not place any article under any seat as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Warning! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Ad...

  • Page 132

    Heated seats — if equipped heated seats provide comfort and warmth on cold days and can help soothe sore muscles and backs. The heaters provide the same heat level for both cushion and back. The driver and front passenger seats are heated. The controls for each heater are located near the bottom cen...

  • Page 133

    Press the switch once to select high-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut off the heating elements. When high-level heating is selected, the heaters provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation aft...

  • Page 134

    Note: prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to position the front seat to its mid-track position. Also, be sure that the front seats are fully upright and posi- tioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down easily. Warning! • it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo ar...

  • Page 135

    4. If desired, push down on the seatback to lock it in the folded position. To raise the rear seat note: if interference from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position. 1. If locked in the folded position, pull the rel...

  • Page 136

    Driver memory seat — if equipped this feature allows the driver to store up to two different memory profiles, for easy recall through a memory switch. Each memory profile contains desired position settings for the driver seat and side mirrors, and a set of desired radio station presets. The memory s...

  • Page 137

    3. Press and release the set (s) button on the memory switch, then press the side of the rocker switch labeled (2) within five seconds. The evic, if equipped, will display which memory position is being set. Note: • for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, memory profiles can be set wit...

  • Page 138

    Note: your rke transmitters can be unlinked to the memory setting by pressing the set (s) button followed by the unlock button on the rke transmitter in step 4 above. Memory position recall note: • for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the vehicle must be in park to recall memory pos...

  • Page 139

    The distance the driver seat moves depends on where you have the driver seat positioned when you remove the key from the ignition switch. • when you remove the key from the ignition switch, the driver seat will move about 2.4 in (60 mm) rearward if the driver’s seat position is greater than or equal...

  • Page 140

    To open and close the hood two latches must be released to open the hood. First, pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel. Outside of the vehicle, locate the safety latch lever between the grille and hood opening (left of center when facing hood). Push the safe...

  • Page 141

    Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole on the underside of the hood. To prevent possible damage: • before closing hood, make sure the hood prop rod is fully seated into its storage retaining clips. • do not slam the hood to clos...

  • Page 142

    Exterior and interior lighting control the multifunction control lever on the left side of the steering column controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, turn signal lights, in- strument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights, and fog lights (if equipped). Headl...

  • Page 143

    Headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch to the lock position. To turn the automatic system off, turn the end of the multifunction control lever out of the auto position. Note: the engine must be running before the head- lights will turn on in the automatic mod...

  • Page 144

    The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles equipped with the electronic vehicle information center (evic). For details, refer to “delay turning headlights off,” under “personal settings (customer programmable features)” under “electronic vehicle information center (evic)” in section 4. Day...

  • Page 145

    Note: the front fog lights will only operate with the headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the front fog lights. Turn signals move the multifunction control lever upward or down- ward and the corresponding turn signal indicator on the instrument panel will flash to sh...

  • Page 146

    You can signal a lane change by moving the lever upward or downward partially without moving beyond the de- tent. If either turn signal indicator has a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, see your autho- rized dealer...

  • Page 147

    Note: if the multifunction control lever is held in the flash-to-pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds before activating the flash-to-pass function again. Interior lights map/reading lights these lights are mounted between the sun visor...

  • Page 148

    Instrument panel dimming with the parking lights or headlights on, rotate the dimmer control upward or downward to change the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Parade mode (daytime brightness feature) rotate the dimmer control to the first detent to brighten the odometer and radio display w...

  • Page 149

    Windshield wipers and washers the windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the right side of the steering column. Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper operation, or to the second detent past the intermittent settings for high- ...

  • Page 150

    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 wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the “park” position befo...

  • Page 151

    Warning! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with defroster before and during wind- shield washer use. Mist feature push d...

  • Page 152

    Addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. The headlights with wipers feature can be turned on or off through the electronic vehicle information center (evic) — if equipped. For details, refer to ”headlights on with wipers,” under “p...

  • Page 153

    Settings (customer programmable features)” under “electronic vehicle information center (evic)” in section 4 of this manual. The rain-sensing system has protective features for the wiper blades and arms. It will not operate under the following conditions: • low temperature wipe inhibit — the rain-se...

  • Page 154

    If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the off position, the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles and then turn off. Adding washer fluid note: refer to the “engine compartment” diagram in section 7 for the location of the washer fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir for the winds...

  • Page 155

    To unlock the steering column, push the control handle downward. To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as desired. To lock the steering column in position, pull the control handle upward until fully engaged. Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. T...

  • Page 156

    To activate: push and release the on/off button located on the end of the speed control lever. The cruise indicator lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system off, push and release the on/off button a second time. The cruise indicator lamp will turn off. Be sure to turn the s...

  • Page 157

    Warning! Leaving the electronic speed control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system off when you are not using it. To set at a desired speed: when the ...

  • Page 158

    To vary the speed setting: when the speed control is set, you can increase speed by pushing up and holding the resume accel lever. Release the lever when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed will be established. Tapping resume accel once will result in a 1 mph (2 km/h) speed increase....

  • Page 159

    Warning! Speed control can be dangerous where the system can’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, or slipp...

  • Page 160

    • the rear park assist system, when on, will mute the radio when it is sounding a tone. • if a rear park assist system malfunction occurs, a single chime will sound once per ignition cycle. In addition, the electronic vehicle information center (evic) will display “service park assist sys- tem” and ...

  • Page 161

    Warning! • drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the rear park assist system. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots be- fore backing up. You are responsible for safet...

  • Page 162

    System operation the system uses four sensors located in the rear bumper fascia to scan for obstacles up to 79 in (200 cm) away from the rear bumper fascia. The warning display located above the rear window provides both visible and audible warnings to indicate the range of the object. The warning d...

  • Page 163

    When the ignition is turned to the on position, and the system is enabled, the warning display will turn on all of its leds for approximately one second. Then, the system dimly illuminates the two outer most yellow leds when it is detecting no obstacles. The rear park assist system is active when th...

  • Page 164

    8th led 6 in (15 cm) 12 in (30 cm garage door opener — if equipped homelink t replaces up to three remote controls (hand-held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security systems. The homelink t unit operates off your vehicle’s battery. ...

  • Page 165

    Note: homelink t is disabled when the vehicle secu- rity alarm is active. Warning! Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the universal transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with a ga...

  • Page 166

    Your vehicle should be parked outside of the garage when programming. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the on/run position. 2. Hold the battery side of the hand-held transmitter away from the homelink t button you wish to program. Place the hand-held transmitter 1–3 in (3-8 cm) away from the homelink ...

  • Page 167

    If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds, and then turns to a constant light, continue with program- ming for a rolling code. 5. Programming a rolling code system at the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “learn” or “training” button. This can usually be found where th...

  • Page 168

    7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed homelink t button twice (holding the button for two seconds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates, programming is complete. If the device does not activate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) to complete the training. If ...

  • Page 169

    Then proceed with step 4 under “programming homelink t” earlier in this section. Using homelink t to operate, simply press and release the programmed homelink t button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.E., garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/o...

  • Page 170

    • press the “learn” button on the garage door opener to complete the training for a rolling code. • did you unplug the device for training, and remember to plug it back in? If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the internet at www.Homelink.Com f...

  • Page 171

    Warning! • never leave unattended children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particu- larly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. • in an accident, the...

  • Page 172

    Pinch protect feature this feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during express close operation. If an ob- struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc- tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and ...

  • Page 173

    The rear windows open, then open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun- roof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window. Sunroof maintenance use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the ...

  • Page 174

    Caution! • never attempt to open or close the sky slidert when it is frozen. Wait until the sky slider t is thawed before operating. • opening the sky slidert when damp, wet, or dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage to the soft- top material and the inside of your vehicle. Make sure the sky sli...

  • Page 175

    Warning! • in an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with the sky slider t open. Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too. • before operating the sky slider,t make sure that no moving parts of the sky slider t can injure...

  • Page 176

    Note: the power top switch will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the on or acc position, and when the accessory delay feature is active. Opening the sky slider t using automatic mode press the switch rearward and release it within one-half second and the sky slider t will open from the ...

  • Page 177

    Note: the sky slider t will not open from the front and the rear at the same time. The sky slider t must close fully before opening it from the opposite end. Closing the sky slider t using automatic mode press and release the button in the center of the switch and the sky slider t will close automat...

  • Page 178

    Anti-pinch protect feature the sky slider t will retract automatically if it detects an obstruction while closing. If this occurs, remove the obstruction and use the switch again to close the sky slider. T warning! There is no anti-pinch protection when the sky slider t is almost closed. Be sure to ...

  • Page 179

    Note: if desired, the instrument panel power outlet can be converted by your authorized dealer to provide power with the ignition switch in the lock position. Front power outlet 178 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 180

    Electrical outlet use with engine off caution! • many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.E., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or ...

  • Page 181

    A control switch for the outlet is located in the lower switch bank below the climate controls. Press and release the switch once to turn on the power outlet. A status indicator in the switch will illuminate in approximately one second to indicate that power is available at the outlet. Press and rel...

  • Page 182

    Cupholders front and rear cupholders are located in the center console. Storage front cupholders rear cupholders understanding the features of your vehicle 181 3.

  • Page 183

    Front storage compartment the front storage compartment (located on the left side of the instrument panel) can hold cell phones, pdas, and other small items. Console storage compartment to open, press the latch and lift the cover. The center console has a removable storage tray which can hold cell p...

  • Page 184

    Cargo area features cargo load floor the cargo load floor system has a load capacity of 400 lbs (181 kg). The load floor has a built-in storage bin that can hold a variety of items. The underside of the storage bin cover also contains a plastic lined tray. The cover can be installed with either side...

  • Page 185

    2. Pull the loops upward and twist them one-quarter turn so that they are parallel to the slots in the storage bin cover. 3. Lift the cover upward over the loops. 4. Reinstall the cover with the handle recess facing toward you. Note: you can install the cover with either side facing upward. 5. With ...

  • Page 186

    Cargo tie-down hooks and loops the tie-downs located on cargo area floor should be used to secure loads safely when the vehicle is moving. Cargo tie-down loops are located on the trim panels. Cargo tie-down hooks cargo tie-down loops understanding the features of your vehicle 185 3.

  • Page 187

    Warning! • cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision, a tie-down could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only the anchors provided for child seat tethers. • the weight and position of cargo a...

  • Page 188

    Retractable cargo area cover — if equipped note: the purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. The removable retractable cargo area cover mounts in the cargo area behind the top of the rear seats. The co...

  • Page 189

    Notches in the trim panels. Then, lower the cover to position the posts into the bottom of the notches and release the handle. Warning! In an accident, a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the carg...

  • Page 190

    The rotary ring switch on the lever controls rear wiper and washer operation. Rotate the switch upward to the first detent to activate the rear wiper. Rotate the switch upward to the second detent to activate the rear washer. The washer will continue to operate until you release the switch. Once rel...

  • Page 191

    Caution! • turn the rear wiper off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the rear wiper may result if the rear wiper control is left in the on position. • in cold weather, always turn off the rear wiper switch and allow the rear wiper to return to the park position before turning off...

  • Page 192

    Caution! • use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water. • do not use scrap...

  • Page 193

    Caution! To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity. Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appropriately. Long loads, which extend over the windshield, such as wood panels or surfboards, should be secured to both ...

  • Page 194: Contents

    Instrument panel and controls contents m instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 m instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 m instrument cluster descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 m electronic vehicle information center (evic) — if equipped . ....

  • Page 195

    M sales code req — am/fm stereo radio and 6–disc cd/dvd changer (mp3/wma aux jack) 230 ▫ operating instructions - radio mode . . . . . . . 231 ▫ operation instructions - (disc mode for cd and mp3/wma audio play, dvd-video) . . . . . . . 239 ▫ notes on playing mp3/wma files . . . . . . . . 241 ▫ list...

  • Page 196

    ▫ satellite antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 ▫ reception quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 ▫ operating instructions - satellite mode . . . . . . 265 ▫ operating instructions - hands-free phone (if equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 197

    Instrument panel features 1 — air outlet 5 — radio 9 — lower s 2 — instrument cluster 6 — glove box 10 — storag 3 — storage tray 7 — climate control 4 — center air outlet 8 — power outlet 196 instrument panel and controls.

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    Instrument cluster instrument panel and controls 197 4.

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    Instrument cluster descriptions 1. Fuel gauge the fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the on position. (see page 375 for more information.) 2. Fuel cap indicator this symbol indicates the side of the vehicle where the fuel cap is located. 3. Low fuel warning light this ...

  • Page 200

    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. Please note that the tpms is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, ...

  • Page 201

    Caution! The tpms has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. Tpms pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera- tion or sensor damage may result when using re- placement equipment that is not of the same size, t...

  • Page 202

    Position before engine start. If the light does not turn on when turning the key from lock or acc to on, have the condition checked promptly. Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc. May turn on the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the...

  • Page 203

    9. Speedometer shows the vehicle speed. 10. Turn signal indicator light the left or right arrow will flash in unison with the corresponding front and rear turn signal lights when the turn signal switch is operated. (see page 140 for more information.) note: a chime will sound if the vehicle is drive...

  • Page 204

    Started. If the light does not turn on during starting, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. If the light turns on and remains on while driving, safely bring the vehicle to a stop and shut off the engine. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show t...

  • Page 205

    16. 4 low mode indicator light — if equipped this light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the 4wd low mode. In this mode, the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. (see page 304 for more information...

  • Page 206

    20. Electronic stability program (esp)/brake assist system (bas) malfunction indicator light – if equipped the malfunction indicator light for the esp is combined with the bas indicator. The yellow “esp/bas warning light” in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the o...

  • Page 207

    On, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into neutral and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. (see page 400 for more information.) note: as the coolant temperature gauge approaches 9h,9 this indicator will...

  • Page 208

    Warning! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call a service center if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see section 7 of this manual. Follow the warnings under the cooling syst...

  • Page 209

    24. Transmission temperature warning light — if equipped this light indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may occur with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into neutral and...

  • Page 210

    27. Odometer/trip odometer the odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. Refer to “trip odometer button” for additional information. Note: u.S. Federal regulations require upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify the...

  • Page 211

    Change oil message (base and mid line clusters only) your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “change oil” message will flash in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change int...

  • Page 212

    30. Seat belt reminder light this light will turn on for several seconds after the ignition is turned on as a reminder to “buckle up.” this light will remain on as long as the seat belt remains unbuckled. (see page 48 for more informa- tion.) 31. Brake system warning light this light monitors variou...

  • Page 213

    Vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes (abs), are also equipped with electronic brake force distribution (ebd). In the event of an ebd failure, the brake warning light will turn on along with the abs light. Immediate repair to the abs system is required. The operation of the brake warning light can...

  • Page 214

    34. Vacuum fluorescent display (mid line and premium clusters only) on vehicles equipped with a premium cluster, this display shows the electronic vehicle information center (evic) messages when the appropriate conditions exist. (see page 215 for more information.) on vehicles equipped with a mid li...

  • Page 215

    Note: the factory default zone is 8. During program- ming, the zone value will wrap around from zone 15 to zone 1. Calibrating the compass (mid line cluster only) if the compass appears erratic, inaccurate, or abnormal, you may wish to calibrate it. However, prior to calibrat- ing the compass, make ...

  • Page 216

    Vehicle in one or more complete circles, at speeds under 5 mph (8 km/h), in an area free from power lines and large metallic objects, until the “cal” indicator turns off. The compass will now function normally. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) — if equipped the electronic vehicle informa...

  • Page 217

    Press the scroll button to scroll through trip functions, navigation (if equipped), system status messages, and personal settings (cus- tomer programmable features). Press and release the compass/ temperature button to display one of eight compass readings and the outside temperature. Press the func...

  • Page 218

    • memory system disabled – vehicle not in park (with a single chime) — automatic transmission • memory system disabled – vehicle in motion (with a single chime) — manual transmission • memory system disabled – seat belt buckled (with a single chime) • personal settings not available – vehicle not in...

  • Page 219

    • check gascap (refer to “adding fuel” in section 5 of this manual for more details) • service park assist system (with a single chime) • oil change required (with a single chime) oil change required your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “oil change required” messa...

  • Page 220

    • elapsed time • display units of measure in press the scroll button to cycle through all the trip computer functions. The trip functions mode displays the following informa- tion: • average fuel economy shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display...

  • Page 221

    • display units of measure in: to make your selection, press and release the func- tion select button until “us” or “metric” appears. To reset the display reset will only occur while a resettable function is being displayed. Press and release the function select button once to clear the resettable f...

  • Page 222

    3. Press the scroll button until “calibrate compass” displays in the evic. 4. Press and release the function select button to start the calibration. The “cal” indicator will display in the evic. 5. Complete one or more 360° turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “cal”...

  • Page 223

    1. Turn the ignition switch on. 2. Press and hold the compass button for approxi- mately two seconds. 3. Press the scroll button until “compass variance” message and the last variance zone number displays in the evic. 4. Press and release function select button until the proper variance zone is sele...

  • Page 224

    • phone status: idle, voice mail, roaming, battery strength, and signal strength in increments of 20 percent. • call status: incoming call, connecting, connected, air- time in minutes and seconds, call ended, call failed, roaming, and no phone connection. • uconnectt active. • caller id phone number...

  • Page 225

    The evic displays this symbol to indicate that you have voice mail. The evic displays this symbol to indicate a text message. The evic displays this symbol to indicate the battery strength of the uconnect t phone. The evic displays this symbol to indicate that a phone connection has been made. The e...

  • Page 226

    Press and release the menu button until personal set- tings displays in the evic. Use the scroll button to display one of the following choices: language when in this display you may select one of five lan- guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (...

  • Page 227

    Door 1st press is selected, you must press of the rke transmitter unlock button twice to unlock the passen- ger’s doors. When all doors 1st press is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the rke transmitter unlock button. To make your selection, press and release the function ...

  • Page 228

    Automatically move seat back on exit — if equipped this feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press and release the function select button until “on” or “off” appears. Note: the seat will return to...

  • Page 229

    When exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press and release the function select button until “0,” “30,” “60,” or “90” appears. Turn headlights on with remote key unlock when this feature is selected, the headlights will activate and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked ...

  • Page 230

    Km/h). Refer to “rear park assist system” in section 3 of this manual for system function and operating informa- tion. To make your selection, press and release the function select button until “on” or “off” appears. Hill start assist (hsa) — if equipped when on is selected, the hsa system is active...

  • Page 231

    Am reception am sound is based on wave amplitude, so am reception can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines and neon signs. Fm reception because fm transmission is based on frequency varia- tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations can be filtered out, leaving the rec...

  • Page 232

    Operating instructions - radio mode note: the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operate the radio. Power switch/volume control (rotary) push the on/volume control knob to turn on the radio. Press the on/volume control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic volume con...

  • Page 233

    Scan button pressing the scan button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station, in am, fm or satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for five seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop the search, press the scan button a second time. Voice recogni...

  • Page 234

    3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side tune/ scroll control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side tune/ scroll control knob. Press the tune/scroll control knob to save the time change. 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wai...

  • Page 235

    Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob a third time and treble will display. Turn the tune/scroll control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones. Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob a fourth time and balance will display. Turn the tune/ scroll control knob to the r...

  • Page 236

    Program type 16-digit character dis- play jazz jazz news news nostalgia nostalga oldies oldies personality persnlty public public rhythm and blues r & b religious music rel musc religious talk rel talk rock rock soft soft soft rock soft rck soft rhythm and blues soft r&b sports sports talk talk prog...

  • Page 237

    Note: turn the tune/scroll control knob to scroll through the entries. Push the audio/select button to select an entry and make changes. • dvd enter - when the disc is in dvd menu mode, selecting dvd enter will allow you to play the current highlighted selection. Use the remote control to scroll up ...

  • Page 238

    • vest ch1/ch2 - allows the user to change the mode of either the ir1 or ir2, wireless headphones by pressing the audio/select button (if equipped). • set home clock - pressing the select button allows you to set the clock. Turn the tune/scroll control knob to adjust the hours and then press and tur...

  • Page 239

    Subtitles — if equipped selecting this item allows you to choose between subtitle off or on. Audio drc — if equipped selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio dynamic range. The default is set to 9high,9 and under this setting, dialogues will play at 11 db higher than if the setting is 9...

  • Page 240

    You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: press the set button twice and set 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for set 1 and set 2 in both am and fm. This allows a total of 12 am, 12 fm, and 12 satellite (if equipped...

  • Page 241

    Note: the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operate the radio. Load button — loading compact disc(s) press the load button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number (1-6) where the cd is being loaded. The radio will display please wait and prompt when to insert disc. After ...

  • Page 242

    Scan button (cd mode) press the scan button to scan through each track on the cd currently playing. Time button (cd mode) press this button to change the display from a large cd playing time display to a small cd playing time display. Rw/ff (cd mode) press and hold ff (fast forward) and the cd playe...

  • Page 243

    • maximum number of directory levels: 8 • maximum number of files: 255 • maximum number of folders: 100 • maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • level 1: 12 (including a separator 9.9 and a three- character extension) • level 2: 31 (including a separator 9.9 and a three- character exte...

  • Page 244

    Mpeg specifi- cation sampling fre- quency (khz) bit rate (kbps) mpeg-1 audio layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48 mpeg-2 audio layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48 wma specifica- tion sampling fre- quency (khz) bit rate (kbps) wma 44.1 an...

  • Page 245

    List button (disc mode for mp3/wma play) pressing the list button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the tune/scroll control knob. Selecting a folder by pressing the tune/scroll control knob will begin playing the files contained in that...

  • Page 246

    Scan button (auxiliary mode) no function. Eject button (auxiliary mode) no function. Time button (auxiliary mode) press the time button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds. Rw/ff (auxiliary mode) no function. Set button (auxil...

  • Page 247

    Dolby t manufactured under license from dolby t laboratories. 9dolbyt9 and the double-d symbol are trademarks of dolby t laboratories. Macrovision this product incorporates copyright protection technol- ogy that is protected by u.S. Patents and other intellec- tual property rights. Use of this copyr...

  • Page 248

    The satellite navigation capability combines a global- positioning system (gps)-based navigation system with an integrated color screen to provide maps, turn identi- fication, selection menus, and instructions for selecting a variety of destinations and routes. A shared hdd for the navigation system...

  • Page 249

    Clock setting procedure the gps receiver in this system is synchronized to the time data being transmitted by the gps satellites. The satellites’ clock is greenwich mean time (gmt). This is the worldwide standard for time. This makes the sys- tem’s clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone ...

  • Page 250

    3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in the box next to the words “daylight savings.” touch the screen where the words “daylight savings” are dis- played to change the current setting. Setting the user clock if you wish to set the clock to a time different from the system clock, you ...

  • Page 251

    2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in the box next to the words “show time if radio is off.” touch the screen where the words “show time if radio is off” are displayed to change the c...

  • Page 252

    Power switch/volume control (rotary) push the on/volume control knob to turn on the radio. Push the on/volume control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic volume control the electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the o...

  • Page 253

    Phone button (uconnect t hands-free phone) — if equipped press this button to operate the hands-free phone (uconnect t) feature (if equipped). Refer to “hands-free communication (uconnect t)” in section 3. If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “not ...

  • Page 254

    Info button press the info button for an rds station (one with call letters displayed). The radio will return a radio text message broadcast from an fm station (fm mode only). Rw/ff pressing the rw (rewind) or ff (fast forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the directi...

  • Page 255

    Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob again to exit setting tone, balance, and fade. Music type button pressing this button once will turn on the music type mode for five seconds. Pressing the music type button or turning the tune/scroll control knob within five seconds will allow the program for...

  • Page 256

    Program type 16-digit character dis- play soft soft soft rock soft rck soft rhythm and blues soft r&b sports sports talk talk top 40 top 40 weather weather by pressing the seek button when the music type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected ...

  • Page 257

    Selected within five seconds after pressing the set but- ton, the station will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory. You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: press the set button twice and set 2 will show in the d...

  • Page 258

    An inch (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded. If you insert a disc with the ignition on and the radio on, the unit will switch from radio to cd mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the disc number, the track numb...

  • Page 259

    If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the cd is not removed, the radio will reinsert the cd but will not play it. A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition off. Note: ejecting with ignition off is not allowed on convertible or soft-top ...

  • Page 260

    Press the right seek button to move to the next ran- domly selected track. Press the rnd button a second time to stop random play. Notes on playing mp3 files the radio can play mp3 files; however, acceptable mp3 file recording media and formats are limited. When writing mp3 files, pay attention to t...

  • Page 261

    • level 2: 31 (including a separator 9.9 and a three- character extension) multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal cd audio tracks and computer files (including mp3 files). Discs created with an option such as 9keep disc open after ...

  • Page 262

    Playback of mp3 files when a medium containing mp3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the mp3 files. Loading times for playback of mp3 files may be affected by the following: • med...

  • Page 263

    Press and hold the info button again for three seconds to return to 9elapsed time9 display. Operation instructions - auxiliary mode the auxiliary (aux) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an mp3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s...

  • Page 264

    Satellite radio — if equipped (ren/req/rer/res radios only) satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The subscription service provider is sirius satellite radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music, sports,...

  • Page 265

    Sirius id number will display. The sirius id number display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on the radio to exit this screen. Esn/sid access with rer/ren radios while in sat mode, press the menu button on the radio faceplate. Next touch the subscription tab on the touch screen. All th...

  • Page 266

    Operating instructions - satellite mode note: the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operate the radio. Seek buttons press and release the seek buttons to search for the next channel in satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio wi...

  • Page 267

    Or turning the tune/scroll control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se- lected. Toggle the music type button again to select the music type. By pressing the seek button when the music type function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same ...

  • Page 268

    Pushbutton memory. The channels stored in set 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice. Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. Buttons 1 - 6 these buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 satellite stati...

  • Page 269

    Right-hand switch functions • press the top of the switch to increase the volume. • press the bottom of the switch to decrease the volume. • press the button in the center of the switch to change modes (i.E., am, fm, etc.). Left-hand switch functions for radio operation • press the top of the switch...

  • Page 270

    • press the switch up or down twice to listen to the second track, three times to listen to the third track, and so forth. • press the button located in the center of the switch to change to the next preset that you have programmed. Cd/dvd disc maintenance to keep the cd/dvd discs in good condition,...

  • Page 271

    Manual air conditioning and heating system the manual temperature controls consist of a series of outer rotary dials and inner pushbuttons. Blower control use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the ven- tilation system in any mode. The blower speed increases as you move the co...

  • Page 272

    Note: if your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the a/c con- denser (located in front of the radiator) for an accumu- lation of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front fascia protectors...

  • Page 273

    • floor air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets. • mix air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demist outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the winds...

  • Page 274

    Because of moisture build-up inside the vehicle. Select the outside air position for maximum defogging. • the a/c will engage automatically to prevent fogging when the recirculation button is pressed and the mode control is set to panel or panel / floor. • the a/c can be deselected manually without ...

  • Page 275

    Automatic temperature control (atc) — if equipped automatic operation the infrared climate control system automatically maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger. To accomplish this, the system gathers information from the cabin infra...

  • Page 276

    2. Dial in the temperature you would like the system to maintain by rotating the temperature control knob. Once the comfort level is selected, the system will main- tain that level automatically using the heating system. Should the desired comfort level require air conditioning, the system will auto...

  • Page 277

    Mode preferred automatic, or blower and mode pre- ferred automatic. This means the operator can override the blower, the mode, or both. There is a manual blower range for times when the auto setting is not desired. The blower can be set to any fixed blower speed by rotating the blower control knob (...

  • Page 278

    Instrument panel and controls 277 4.

  • Page 279

    The operator can override the auto mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the mode control knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. • panel air is directed through the outlets in the instru- ment panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. Note: the center ...

  • Page 280

    Maximum blower and temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting. • air conditioner control press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation only. When the air conditioning is turned on, cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets selected with ...

  • Page 281

    Hamper visibility. For this reason, the system will not allow recirculation to be selected while in floor, de- frost, or defrost/floor mode. Attempting to use the recirculation while in these modes will cause the led in the control button to blink and then turn off. • most of the time, when in autom...

  • Page 282

    Vacation storage anytime 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 the fresh air and high blower settings. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of com...

  • Page 283

    Outside the vehicle and recirculated air within the pas- senger compartment. Refer to “maintenance procedures” in section 7 of this manual for a/c air filter service information or see your authorized dealer for service. Refer to the “maintenance schedules” in section 8 of this manual for filter ser...

  • Page 284

    Control setting suggestions for various weather conditions instrument panel and controls 283 4.

  • Page 286: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents m starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 ▫ manual transmission — if equipped . . . . . . . 289 ▫ normal starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 ▫ extreme cold weat...

  • Page 287

    ▫ mp3022 selec-trac iit transfer case — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 m on-road driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 m off-road driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 ▫ when to use 4wd low range . . . . . . . . . . . 316 ▫ dri...

  • Page 288

    ▫ tire identification number (tin) . . . . . . . . . . 345 ▫ tire loading and tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 347 m tires — general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 ▫ tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 ▫ tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 289

    M adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 ▫ fuel filler cap (gas cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 m vehicle loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 ▫ certification label . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 290

    Starting procedures before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. Warning! Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. Automatic transmission st...

  • Page 291

    Turn the ignition switch to the start position and release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the lock position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure. Tip start feature — automatic transmission only turn the...

  • Page 292

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

  • Page 293

    Seconds with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running smoothly. If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15- second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, repeat the “normal startin...

  • Page 294

    Engine block heater — if equipped the engine block heater warms the engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 volt ac electrical outlet with a grounded three-wire extension cord. • the engine block heater cord is found under the hood clipped to...

  • Page 295

    Warning! It is dangerous to shift lever out of park or neu- tral if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift ...

  • Page 296

    5. Move the shift lever into the neutral position. 6. The vehicle may then be started in neutral. Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized dealer, if the shift lock manual override has been used. Brake/transmission interlock system this system prevents you from moving the shift lever out...

  • Page 297

    Gear ranges do not race the engine when shifting from park or neutral position into another gear range. Park this gear position supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never use park while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake w...

  • Page 298

    Warning! It is dangerous to shift the shift lever out of park or neutral if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only ...

  • Page 299

    (first) for hard pulling at low speeds in mud, sand, snow, or on steep grades. The transmission begins and stays in low gear with no upshift. Provides engine compression brak- ing at low speeds. Overdrive operation the overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec- tronically controlled fourth s...

  • Page 300

    When to use tow/haul mode when driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the tow/haul button. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. When...

  • Page 301

    Torque converter clutch a feature designed to improve fuel economy has been added to the automatic transmission of this vehicle. A clutch within the torque converter engages automatically at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly differ- ent feeling or response during normal operation in h...

  • Page 302

    Park, reverse, and neutral will continue to oper- ate. Only second gear range will operate in the drive position. Have the transmission checked at your autho- rized dealer as soon as possible. Manual transmission — if equipped warning! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattend...

  • Page 303

    Shifting fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly depress the accelera- tor pedal. You should always use 1st gear when starting from a standing position if under heavy load or when pulling a trailer. Recommended vehicle shift speeds to utilize yo...

  • Page 304

    Downshifting moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is recommended to preserve brakes when driving down steep hills. In addition, downshifting at the right time provides better acceleration when you desire to resume speed. Downshift progressively. Do not skip gears to avoid over-speeding the e...

  • Page 305

    Gear selection 6 to 5 5 to 4 4 to 3 3 to 2 2 to 1 maximum speed 85 mph (135 km/h) 75 mph (120 km/h) 55 mph (88 km/h) 35 mph (56 km/h) 20 mph (32 km/h) four-wheel drive operation mp1522 command-trac t transfer case — if equipped operating information and precautions the command-trac t transfer case p...

  • Page 306

    Caution! • do not attempt to make a shift while only the front wheels or rear wheels are spinning. The mp1522 command-trac t transfer case is not equipped with a synchronizer and therefore the speed of the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft must be equal for the shift to take place. Shifting while...

  • Page 307

    Warning! • you or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the neutral position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case neutral position disengages both the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft from the powertrain and it will all...

  • Page 308

    2wd rear wheel drive high range - normal street and highway driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. 4wd lock 4-wheel drive high range - locks the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft together and forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose or slippery road...

  • Page 309

    If one or more shift requirements are not met: • an indicator light will flash. • the transfer case will not shift. Note: the “serv 4wd” warning light monitors the electric shift 4wd system. If this light remains on after engine start up, or it illuminates during driving, it means that the 4wd syste...

  • Page 310

    Position indicator light will remain on. At this time, reduce speed and stop spinning the wheels to com- plete the shift. There may be a delay up to 10 seconds for the shift to complete after the wheels have stopped spinning. • delayed shifting out of 4wd lock may be experi- enced due to uneven tire...

  • Page 311

    2. With the ignition switch in the on position, and the engine off or running, shift the transmission into neutral (automatic transmission), or depress the clutch pedal (manual transmission). 3. Move the 4wd control switch to the desired position. 4. After the desired position indicator light is on ...

  • Page 312

    • 4-wheel drive (4wd) low range. This transfer case is intended to be driven in either the 2-wheel drive position (2wd) or the 4-wheel drive auto position (4wd auto) for normal street and highway conditions such as dry hard-surfaced roads. For added capability when traversing steep grades, rough ter...

  • Page 313

    Warning! • you or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the neutral position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case neutral position disengages both the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft from the powertrain and it will all...

  • Page 314

    2wd rear wheel drive high range - normal street and highway driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. 4wd auto 4-wheel-drive auto high range – this active on- demand position makes available optimum traction for a wide range of conditions, while maximizing driver con- venience. This position is always in ...

  • Page 315

    (2wd). If the indicator light is on, the desired position (4wd auto, 4wd low, or neutral) has been ob- tained. If one or more shift requirements are not met: • an indicator light will flash. • the transfer case will not shift. Note: the “serv 4wd” warning light monitors the electric shift 4wd system...

  • Page 316

    Shifting can be performed with the vehicle rolling 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h) using the “preferred procedure” or completely stopped using the “alternate procedure.” preferred procedure 1. With the engine running, slow the vehicle speed to 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h). 2. Shift the transmission into neutra...

  • Page 317

    Current transfer case position will be maintained. To retry a shift, move the 4wd control switch back to the original position, make certain all shift requirements have been met, wait five seconds, and try the shift again. • the ignition switch must be in the on position for a shift to take place an...

  • Page 318

    Driving through water although your vehicle is capable of driving through water, there are a number of precautions that must be considered before entering the water: caution! When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h). Always check water depth before entering as a precaution, and check...

  • Page 319

    Maintenance after driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle fluids and lubricants (engine, transmission, axle, transfer case) to assure they have not been contaminated. Con- taminated fluids and lubricants (milky, foamy in appear- ance) should be flushed/changed as soon as possible to prevent...

  • Page 320

    Warning! If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never attempt to turn around. To do so may result in tipping and rolling the vehicle. Always back straight down a hill in reverse gear carefully. Never back down a hill in neutral using only the ...

  • Page 321

    • completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and exhaust system for damage. • check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and sus- pension. Retighten them, if required, and torque to t...

  • Page 322

    Parking brake to set the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible. When the parking brake is applied with the ignition on, the “brake warning light” in the instru- ment cluster will light. To release the parking brake, pull up slightly, press the center button, then lower the lever com...

  • Page 323

    The load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of park. Warning! • always apply the parking brake fully when leav- ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury. Also, be certain to leave an automatic transmission in park or a manual tra...

  • Page 324

    When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. The parking brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle. Anti-lock brake system the anti-lock brake system (abs) is designed to aid the driver in ...

  • Page 325

    Warning! Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to an accident. Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop. Warning! • the anti-lock brake system (abs) cannot prevent the natural laws of...

  • Page 326

    Caution! The anti-lock brake system (abs) is subject to possible detrimental effects of electronic interference caused by improperly installed aftermarket radios or telephones. Note: during severe braking conditions, a pulsing sensation may occur and a clicking noise will be heard. This is normal, i...

  • Page 327

    Build up between the tire tread and the road. This hydroplaning action can cause loss of traction, braking ability, and control. • after going through deep water or a car wash, brakes may become wet, resulting in decreased performance and unpredictable braking action. Dry the brakes by gentle, inter...

  • Page 328

    Caution! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when possible. Damage to the power steering pump may occur. Electronic brake control system your vehicle is equipped with an advanced elec...

  • Page 329

    Warning! The anti-lock brake system (abs) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the ve- hicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. Abs cannot prevent acci- dents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slipper...

  • Page 330

    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 331

    Electronic roll mitigation (erm) this system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the speed of the vehicle. When erm determines that the rate of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle’s speed are sufficient to potentially cause wheel li...

  • Page 332

    Trailer sway control (tsc) — if equipped tsc uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- sively swaying trailer. Tsc activates automatically once the excessively swaying trailer is recognized. When tsc is functioning, the “esp/tcs indicator” light will flash, the engine power will be reduced,...

  • Page 333

    Hill start assist (hsa) the hsa system is designed to help the driver accelerate the vehicle from a complete stop while on an incline. If the driver releases the brake while stopped on an incline, hsa will continue to hold the brake pressure for a short period. If the driver does not apply the throt...

  • Page 334

    Warning! There may be situations where the hill start assist (hsa) will not activate and slight rolling may occur, such as on minor hills (i.E., less than 7%), or with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer. Hsa is not a substitute for active driving involvement. It is always the driver’s resp...

  • Page 335

    Warning! • if you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer, the trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated with the brake switch. If so, there may not be enough brake pressure to hold both the vehicle and the trailer on a hill when the brake pedal is released. In order to avoid rolling ...

  • Page 336

    2. Shift the transmission into park (automatic transmis- sion) or neutral (manual transmission). 3. Apply the parking brake. 4. Start the engine. 5. Release the clutch pedal (manual transmission). 6. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn to the left. 7. Press the esp off button located in the lowe...

  • Page 337

    Neutral 3 mph (4.5 km/h) however, the driver can override hdc operation by applying the brake to slow the vehicle down below the hdc control speed. Conversely, if more speed is desired during hdc control, the accelerator pedal will increase vehicle speed in the usual manner. When either the brake or...

  • Page 338

    Enabling hdc shift the transfer case into 4wd low range. Refer to “four-wheel drive operation” in this section for transfer case operation information. Press the “hill descent” button. The “hill descent control indicator” light in the instru- ment cluster will turn on solid. Note: if the transfer ca...

  • Page 339

    Esp/tcs indicator light the 9esp/tcs indicator” light located in the instrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the esp system becomes active. The 9esp/tcs indicator” light also flashes when tcs is active. If the 9esp/tcs indicator” light begins to flash during accele...

  • Page 340

    Esp on — 2wd vehicles and 4wd vehicles in 2wd and 4wd high range this is the normal operating mode for esp when operat- ing a 2wd vehicle. It is also the normal mode for operating a 4wd vehicle in 2wd or 4wd high range. The esp system will be in “esp on” mode whenever the vehicle is started or the t...

  • Page 341

    Note: to improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains, or when starting off in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “partial off” mode by momentarily depressing the esp off button. Once the situation requiring “partial off” mode is overcome, turn esp back ...

  • Page 342

    The vehicle reaches a speed of 40 mph (64 km/k). At speeds over 40 mph (64 km/k), the system automatically switches to “partial off” mode, described above. When the vehicle speed returns to less than 35 mph (56 km/h), the esp system will return to “full off” mode. The esp/tcs indicator light is alwa...

  • Page 343

    Turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the on position. They should both turn off with the engine running. If the esp/bas malfunction indicator light turns on continuously with the engine running, a mal- function has been detected in either the esp or the bas system, or both. If this light re...

  • Page 344

    Standards. P-metric tires have the letter “p” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- ample: p215/65r15 95h. • european metric tire sizing is based on european design standards. Tires designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the sectio...

  • Page 345

    Example: t = temporary spare tire 31 = overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = section width in millimeters (mm) 65 = aspect ratio in percent (%). — ratio of section height to section width of tire 10.5 = section width in inches (in) r = construction code — 9r9 means radial construction — 9d9 means di...

  • Page 346

    Example: — the maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved un- der specified operating conditions (i.E., tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions, and posted speed limits) load identification: (....Blank....( = absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indica...

  • Page 347

    Example: dot ma l9 abcd 0301 dot = department of transportation — this symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the u.S. Department of transportation tire safety standards, and is approved for highway use ma = code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) l9 = code repre...

  • Page 348

    Tire loading and tire pressure tire placard location note: the proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side b-pillar. Tire and loading information placard this placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that ca...

  • Page 349

    3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loading the vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to th...

  • Page 350

    Available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg) {(since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs (295 kg)}. 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in st...

  • Page 351

    Warning! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. 350 starting and operating.

  • Page 352

    Tires — general information tire pressure proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Three primary areas are affected by improper tire pressure: starting and operating 351 5.

  • Page 353

    Safety warning! • improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents. • underinflation increases tire flexing and can result in tire failure. • overinflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure. • une...

  • Page 354

    Tire inflation pressures the proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side b-pillar. The pressure should be checked and adjusted, as well as inspected for signs of tire wear or visible damage, at least once a month. Use a good quality pock...

  • Page 355

    Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with temperature changes. Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kpa) per 12°f (7°c) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especiall...

  • Page 356

    Radial-ply tires warning! Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly. The instability could cause an accident. Al- ways use radial tires in sets of four. Never combine them with other types of tires. Cuts and punctures in radial tire...

  • Page 357

    Tread wear indicators tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced. These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the indicators ...

  • Page 358

    Warning! Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure. You could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with...

  • Page 359

    Warning! • do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus- pension dimensions and performance characteris- tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can caus...

  • Page 360

    Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of- balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear. Tire chains use only compact chains, or other traction aids that meet sae type “class s” specifications. Ch...

  • Page 361

    Caution! To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires, or chains, observe the following precautions: • do not use tire chains on vehicles equipped with tires other than p235/65r17 or smaller tires. There may not be adequate clearance for the chains and you are risking structural or body damage to your veh...

  • Page 362

    Remember, more frequent rotation is permissible if de- sired. Also, correct for anything causing rapid or unusual wear prior to performing the tire rotation. The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” shown in the following diagram. Tire pressure monitor system (tpms) — if equipped • the t...

  • Page 363

    The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven. This is normal and there should be no adjust- ment for this increased pressure. • the tpms will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warn- ing limit for any reason, including low temper...

  • Page 364

    Caution! • the tpms has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. Tpms pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when us- ing replacement equipment that is not of the same size, t...

  • Page 365

    Gauge, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the tire pressure moni- toring telltale light. • seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, and the tpms will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire. Base system — if equipped the tire pressure mon...

  • Page 366

    Value. Once the system receives the updated tire pres- sures, the system will automatically update and the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the tpms to receive this information. Check tpm...

  • Page 367

    3. Driving the vehicle for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) will turn off the tpms telltale light, as long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires. Note: vehicles with compact spare 1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressur...

  • Page 368

    Note: it is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly and to maintain the proper pressure. The tpms consists of the following components: • receiver module • four tire pressure monitoring sensors • three trigger modules (mounted in three of...

  • Page 369

    Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires with low pressure (those flashing in the evic graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure value. Once the system receives the updated tire pressures, the system will automatically update, the graphic display...

  • Page 370

    If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault no longer exists, the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will no longer flash, and the 9check tpm sys- tem 9 message will no longer display, and a pressure value will display i...

  • Page 371

    A chime will sound and the tpms telltale light will turn on upon the next ignition key cycle. In addition, the evic will display a low pressure message and a graphic showing the low tire pressure value flashing. 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) the tpms tellta...

  • Page 372

    5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, the tpms will update automatically. In addition, the tpms telltale light will turn off and the graphic in the evic will display a new pressure value instead of dashes (- -), as long as...

  • Page 373

    High speeds can cause damage and immediate service is required. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experi- ence these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before considering service for the vehicle. Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwid...

  • Page 374

    Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline or e85 ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer. While mtbe is an oxygenate made from methanol, it does not have the negative effects of metha- nol. Mmt in gasoline mmt is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended ...

  • Page 375

    • the use of leaded gas is prohibited by federal law. Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance, and damage the emission control system. • an out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or...

  • Page 376

    The vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. • keep the trunk closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex- haust gases from entering the vehicle. Adding fuel fuel filler cap (gas ...

  • Page 377

    Caution! • damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). • a poorly fitting gas cap could let impurities into the fuel system. • a poorly fitting gas cap may cause the malfunc- tion indicator light (mil) to turn on. • to...

  • Page 378

    On if the gas cap is not secured properly. Make sure that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled. • when the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full. Loose fuel filler cap message if the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap in loose, impr...

  • Page 379

    Tongue weight, and cargo. The label also specifies maxi- mum capacities of front and rear axle systems (gawr). Total load must be limited, so gvwr, and front and rear gawr are not exceeded. Payload the payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load weight a truck can carry, including the weig...

  • Page 380

    Loading the actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined by weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation. The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commer- cial scale to ensure that the gvwr has not been ex- ceeded. The ...

  • Page 381

    Trailer towing in this section, you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully review this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible. To maintain warranty coverage, follow ...

  • Page 382

    Gross combination weight rating (gcwr) the gross combination weight rating (gcwr) is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination. (note that gcwr ratings in- clude a 150 lbs (68 kg) allowance for the presence of a driver). Gross axle weight rating (gawr) the ...

  • Page 383

    Weight-carrying hitch a weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the vehicle. These kinds of hitches are the most popular on the market today and they’re commonly used to tow small- and medium-sized...

  • Page 384

    Trailer hitch classification your vehicle is capable of towing trailers up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to the standard equipment. Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 2,000 weight distributing hitch system improper adjustment...

  • Page 385

    Lbs (907 kg) with the optional trailer tow prep package. See your authorized dealer for package content. The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow. This should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for...

  • Page 386

    3.7l/6-speed manual 4x4 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg) 3.7l/automatic 4x2 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) 3.7l/automatic 4x4 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) 3.7l/automatic w/ cooler 4x2 64 sq ft (5.94 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 588 ...

  • Page 387

    3.7l/automatic w/ cooler 4x2 64 sq ft (5.94 sq m) 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg) 3.7l/automatic w/cooler 4x4 64 sq ft (5.94 sq m) 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg) refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds. Note: the trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the comb...

  • Page 388

    Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • the tongue weight of the trailer. • the weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle. • the weight of the driver and all passengers. Note: remember that everything put into or on the...

  • Page 389

    Caution! • avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 mi (805 km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may damage your vehicle. • during the first 500 mi (805 km) of trailer towing, limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h). Perform the maintenance listed in section 8 of this manual. When towing a trailer, never...

  • Page 390

    • safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners. • vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. When pa...

  • Page 391

    − check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer. Refer to “tires–general infor- mation” in this section for information on tread wear indicators and for the proper inspection procedure. − when replacing tires, refer to “tires–general informa- tion” in this section for i...

  • Page 392

    Warning! Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys- tem and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident. Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis- tance. When towing you should allow...

  • Page 393

    Towing tips before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. 4 - pin connector 7- pin connector 392 starting and operating.

  • Page 394

    If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, all starts must be in first gear to avoid excessive clutch slippage. Towing tips — automatic transmission the “d” range can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, you will want to activate the tow/...

  • Page 395

    Towing tips — cooling system to reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: − city driving when stopped for short periods of time, put transmission in neural and increase engine idle speed. − highway driving reduce speed. − air conditioning turn off tempor...

  • Page 396

    Caution! • the automatic transmission must be in park position for recreational towing. The manual transmission (if equipped) must be in gear (for example, 4th gear) for recreational towing. Failure to follow these procedures can cause severe trans- mission and/or transfer case damage. • internal da...

  • Page 397

    2. Shut off the engine. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the on position. 4. Depress the brake pedal. 5. Shift the transmission to neutral (automatic trans- mission), or depress the clutch pedal (manual transmis- sion). 6. Use the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object to depress the recessed tran...

  • Page 398

    Indicator light will flash continuously until all require- ments are met or until the neutral button is re- leased. • the ignition switch must be in the on position for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the on position, the s...

  • Page 399

    7. Use the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object to depress the recessed transfer case neutral button. Release the neutral button after the neutral indi- cator light turns off (approximately one second). After the neutral button is released, the transfer case will shift to the position identifi...

  • Page 400: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents m hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 m if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 m jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401 ▫ jack location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 ▫ s...

  • Page 401

    Hazard warning flasher the hazard flasher switch is located in the switch bank below the climate controls. Push and release the switch to turn on the hazard warning flashers. When the hazard warning is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emerg...

  • Page 402

    The fan control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system. Caution! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “h,” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the veh...

  • Page 403

    Jack location the scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located in the cargo compartment behind a trim cover on the left rear trim panel. The latch is located at the bottom of the trim cover. Spare tire stowage the spare tire is stowed underneath the rear of the vehicle and is held in place ...

  • Page 404

    Caution! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and they can damage the winch. When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable, and pull it through the center of the wheel. Preparation...

  • Page 405

    Warning! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. • turn on the hazard warning flasher. • block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally oppo- site of the ...

  • Page 406

    Jacking instructions warning! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle. • block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to...

  • Page 407

    5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability. Front jacking location rear jacking location 406 what to do in emergenc...

  • Page 408

    Warning! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and cause an accident. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 7. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and inst...

  • Page 409

    Jump–starting 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 hurt by the fan. • do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be s...

  • Page 410

    4. Turn off the heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical loads. 5. Connect one end of the jumper cable to the positive battery post. Connect the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery. 6. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal of the booster ...

  • Page 411

    8. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. 9. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan. Warning! Any proce...

  • Page 412

    Towing method note: the transmission and transfer case must be in neutral under any towing configuration. Model flat towing (all four wheels on the ground) flat bed tow mph (48 km/ and/or when wheels suspe 2 wheel drive rear driveshaft removed all four whee 4 wheel drive yes all four whee what to do...

  • Page 414: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents m engine compartment — 3.7l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416 m onboard diagnostic system — obd ii . . . . . . . . 417 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . . 417 m emissions inspection and maintenance programs 418 m replacement parts . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 415

    ▫ power steering — fluid check . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 ▫ driveline and steering component lubrication 431 ▫ body lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 ▫ windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 ▫ windshield and rear window washers . . . . . 432 ▫ exhaust sy...

  • Page 416

    ▫ headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461 ▫ front turn signal and front side marker lights 462 ▫ front fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462 ▫ rear tail/stop, turn signal, and back-up lights 463 m fluid capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 417

    Engine compartment — 3.7l 3.7l engine compt lhd 416 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 418

    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 automatic transmission control systems. When these systems are operating properly, your vehicle will provide ex...

  • Page 419

    The message. If the problem persists, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will turn on the mil. Resolving the problem will turn the mil light off. Emissions inspection and maintenance p...

  • Page 420

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

  • Page 421

    Authorized dealer service your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner. Service manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle. Refer to these service manuals before...

  • Page 422

    These items should be inspected if a malfunction is observed or suspected. Engine oil checking oil level to assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed up engine is sh...

  • Page 423

    Caution! Do not overfill the engine oil. Overfilling the engine oil will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil pressure and an increase in oil temperature. This could damage your engine. Also, be sure the oil fill cap is replaced and tightened after adding oil. Change engine oil the oil ...

  • Page 424

    Engine oil viscosity sae 5w-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy. The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on engine oil filler cap loc...

  • Page 425

    Engine oil filter the engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine oil change. Engine oil filter selection all of this manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type disposable oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replace- ment. The quality of replacement filters varies consider- ably. On...

  • Page 426

    Engine air cleaner filter refer to the “maintenance schedule” in section 8 of this manual for engine air cleaner filter maintenance inter- vals. Note: be sure to follow the “dusty or off-road condi- tions” maintenance interval if applicable. Warning! The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc...

  • Page 427

    Caution! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor- mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly. Contin- ued operation of your veh...

  • Page 428

    • do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. • do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. • do not idle the engine with any ignition coil connec- tors disconnected for prolonged periods. • do not idle the ...

  • Page 429

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

  • Page 430

    Air conditioner maintenance for best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at thi...

  • Page 431

    Refrigerant recovery and recycling r-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar- bon (hfc) that is endorsed by the environmental pro- tection agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by an authorized dealer or...

  • Page 432

    If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in this section for the correct fluid type. Note: upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steering pump may make n...

  • Page 433

    Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield. Make sure that they are not frozen t...

  • Page 434

    Warning! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution. Exhaust system the best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine ...

  • Page 435

    Cooling system warning! • when working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the lock position. The fan is tempera- ture controlled and can start at anytime the igni- tion switch is in the on position. • you or others can be badly burned by hot...

  • Page 436

    Properly, the coolant will begin to drain from the coolant recovery bottle. Do not remove the coolant pressure cap when the cooling system is hot. Cooling system — drain, flush, and refill the system should be drained, flushed, and refilled at the intervals shown in the “maintenance schedule” in sec...

  • Page 437

    Adding coolant your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This coolant can be used up to five years or 100,000 mi (160 000 km) before replacement. To prevent reducing this extended maintenance period, it is important that you use the same ...

  • Page 438

    The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. Warning! • the warning words “do not open hot” on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- caution. Never add coolant when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the ...

  • Page 439

    Service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. When additional coolant is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. Points to remember note: when the v...

  • Page 440

    • keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean, also. • do not change the thermostat for summer or winter operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install only the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result ...

  • Page 441

    Brake system in order to assure brake system performance, all brake system components should be inspected periodically. Suggested service intervals can be found in the “mainte- nance schedule” in section 8 of this manual. Warning! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident....

  • Page 442

    • inspect the brake hoses whenever the brake system is serviced and at every engine oil change. Inspect hy- draulic brake hoses for surface cracking, scuffing, or worn spots. If there is any evidence of cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, the hose should be replaced immediately! Eventual deterioratio...

  • Page 443

    Warning! • overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. • use of a brake fluid that has a lower initial boiling point than the recommended product or a brake fluid that is unidentified as to fmvss specifica- tion may ...

  • Page 444

    Automatic transmission fluid level check your vehicle is equipped with a capped dipstick tube that is sealed and it should not be tampered with. Your authorized dealer has the proper tools to ensure that the fluid level is set properly. Caution! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- tur...

  • Page 445

    Manual transmission — if equipped fluid level check check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a point not more than 3/16 in (4.76 mm) below the bottom of the hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level. Lubrican...

  • Page 446

    Adding fluid fluid should be added only at filler hole until fluid begins to run out of the hole. Draining fluid first remove fill plug (2), then drain plug (3). Recom- mended tightening torque for drain and fill plugs is 15–25 ft lbs (20–34 n·m). Caution! Do not over-tighten the plugs. You could da...

  • Page 447

    The vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless the fluid becomes contaminated with water. Change the fluid immediately if contaminated with water. Note: be sure to follow the “police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing” maintenance interval if appli- cable. Front/rear axle fluid ...

  • Page 448

    Road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under- body protection. The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance bui...

  • Page 449

    Caution! • do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will scratch metal and painted surfaces. • use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274 kpa) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Special care • if you drive on salted or dusty...

  • Page 450

    Wheel and wheel trim care all wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use mopar t wheel cleaner (05066247ab) or equivalent or select a nonabrasive,...

  • Page 451

    Use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean leather upholstery. Ap- plication of a leather conditioner is not required to maintain the original condition. Warning! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, an...

  • Page 452

    To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- lowed by rinsing. Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses. Gl...

  • Page 453

    Replace the seat belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly. Sky slider t top care immediate removal of any contaminant is recommended. Regular washing of the top will enhance its life and appearance, and make successive cleaning easier. Do not subject the top to exce...

  • Page 454

    • allow the top to dry before opening. Vacuuming the top with a wet/dry shop vacuum will decrease the tops drying time, ensure removal of all dirt, and delete streaks in the material. • multiple cleanings may be necessary to remove stub- born stains. If stains persist, contact your local autho- rize...

  • Page 455

    Caution! Avoid getting scotchguard t on the surrounding weather strips, moldings, paint, or glass. Damage to these items might occur. Weather strip care lubricate the weather strips periodically with mopar t weather strip lubricant, to keep them soft and pliable. Fuses (integrated power module) the ...

  • Page 456

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description j3 40 amp green — rear door modules j4 25 amp white — driver door node j5 25 amp white — passenger door node j6 40 amp green — anti-lock brake sys- tem (abs) pump/esp - if equipped j7 30 amp pink — anti-lock brake sys- tem (abs) valve/esp - if equipped j8...

  • Page 457

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description j21 20 amp blue — front washer/rear washer - if equipped j22 25 amp white — sunroof module - if equipped m1 — 15 amp blue stop light switch feed — center high mounted stop light (chmsl) m2 — 20 amp yellow trailer lighting - if equipped m3 — — — m4 — 10 am...

  • Page 458

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description m11 — 10 amp red automatic tempera- ture control (atc) - if equipped m12 — 30 amp green radio/amplifier - if equipped m13 — 20 amp yellow cabin compartment node (ccn)/wireless control module (wcm)/ multifunction control switch m14 — — — cavity cartridge f...

  • Page 459

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description m17 — 15 amp blue exterior lighting — left front park and side marker, left tail and running, license lights m18 — 15 amp blue exterior lighting — right front park and side marker, right tail and running lights m19 — 25 amp natural auto shut down (asd) #1...

  • Page 460

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description m26 — 10 amp red power mirror switch/ driver window switch m27 — 10 amp red ignition switch/ wireless control module (wcm)/ steering column lock - if equipped m28 — 10 amp red powertrain control module (pcm) m29 — 10 amp red occupant classifica- tion modu...

  • Page 461

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description m37 — 10 amp red anti-lock brake sys- tem (abs)/electronic stability program (esp) module/stop light switch m38 — 25 amp natural door and liftgate lock/unlock motors caution! • when installing the integrated power module cover, it is important to ensure t...

  • Page 462

    Replacement light bulbs light bulbs — interior bulb no. Cargo light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wl212–2 overhead console light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plw214–2a reading light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wl212–2 light bulbs — exterior bulb no. Headlight . . . ...

  • Page 463

    Caution! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. 6. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the headlight housing and rotate the lock ring clockwise t...

  • Page 464

    3. Rotate the bulb’s socket counterclockwise, and remove the bulb and socket assembly from the fog light housing. 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and insert the replace- ment bulb. Caution! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb...

  • Page 465

    10. Install the taillight housing and screws. 11. Close the liftgate. Fluid capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) 3.7 liter engine 19.5 gal 73.8 l engine oil-with filter sae 5w-20, api certified 5 qts 4.7 l cooling system * mopar t antifreeze/coolant 5 year/100,000 mile formula or equiva- lent. ...

  • Page 466

    Component fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts engine oil use api certified sae 5w-20 engine oil meeting the requirements of daimlerchrysler material standard ms-6395. Refer to the engine oil fill cap for correct sae grade. Spark plugs zfr6f-11 (gap.043 in [1.1 mm]) oil filter mopar t 5281090 or eq...

  • Page 467

    Component fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts brake master cylinder/manual transmission clutch system mopar t dot 3, sae j1703 or equivalent should be used. If dot 3 brake fluid is not available, then dot 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids. Power steering reservoir mopar t atf+4, a...

  • Page 468: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents m emissions control system maintenance . . . . . . . 468 m maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468 ▫ required maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . . 470 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s.

  • Page 469

    Emissions control system maintenance the scheduled maintenance services listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure the continued proper functioning of the emission control system. These, and all other maintenance services in- cluded in this manual, should be done t...

  • Page 470

    If it has been six months since your last oil change even if the oil change indicator message is not illumi- nated. • change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. • under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 mi (10 000 km) ...

  • Page 471

    • check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation. At each oil change • change the engine oil filter. • inspect the brake hoses and lines. • check the manual transmission fluid level. Caution! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. Re...

  • Page 472

    Perform maintenance every (where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) maintenance items miles kilometers or months change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 6,000 10 000 6 rotate the tires. 6,000 10 000 6 if using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspe...

  • Page 473

    Perform maintenance every (where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) maintenance items miles kilometers or months inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, and replace if necessary. 24,000 40 000 24 replace the engine air cleaner filter. 30,000 50 00...

  • Page 474

    Perform maintenance every (where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) maintenance items miles kilometers or months change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or fre- quent trailer towing. 60,000 100 00...

  • Page 475

    Warning! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic. 474 maintenance schedules 8 m a i ...

  • Page 476: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents m suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle 477 ▫ prepare for the appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 ▫ be reasonable with requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 m if you need a...

  • Page 477

    M department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482 ▫ treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 ▫ temperature grades . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 478

    Suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle prepare for the appointment if you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service manager. ...

  • Page 479

    Special tools, and the latest information to ensure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to your authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • if for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk t...

  • Page 480

    Customer assistance for the hearing or speech impaired (tdd/tty) to assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special tdd (telecommuni- cation devices for the deaf) equipment at its customer center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a tdd...

  • Page 481

    Warning! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod- ucts of component wear cont...

  • Page 482

    To contact nhtsa, you may either call the auto safety hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (tty: 1–800–424– 9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov; or write to: administrator, nhtsa, 400 seventh street, sw., wash- ington, d.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety f...

  • Page 483

    • diagnostic procedure manuals diagnostic procedure manuals are filled with dia- grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi- cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled ve- hicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find...

  • Page 484

    All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Treadwear the treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 wou...

  • Page 485

    Grade c corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109. Grades b and a repre- sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. Warning! The temperature grade for t...

  • Page 486: Index

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    Liberty o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2 0 0 8 2 0 0 8 l ib e r ty 81-326-0841 first edition printed in u.S.A..