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Jeep 2008 Patriot Owner's Manual

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    Patriot o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2 0 0 8 2 0 0 8 p a tr io t 81-326-0812 first edition printed in u.S.A..

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

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction contents 䡵 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 rollover warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 how to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 䡵 warnings and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 䡵 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 owner’s 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 manual, you may miss important info...

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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.

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    Things to know before starting your vehicle contents 䡵 a word about your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ ignition key removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ locking doors with the key . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ▫ key-in-ignition reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 䡵...

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    ▫ programming additional transmitters . . . . . . . .22 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 ▫ transmitter battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . .24 䡵 door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 ▫ manual door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    䡵 engine break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . .69 䡵 safety tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 ▫ exhaust gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 ▫ safety checks you should make inside the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    A word about your keys the authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition key removal manual transmission 1. Turn...

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    Automatic transmission — if equipped 1. Place the shift lever in park. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the acc position. 3. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the lock position 4. Remove the key from the lock cylinder. Ignition key positions ignition key positions things to know b...

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    Note: if you try to remove the key before you place the shift lever in park, the key may become trapped tem- porarily in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as de- scribed. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignit...

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    Sentry key 姞 the sentry key 威 immobilizer system prevents unautho- rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded ...

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    • exxon/mobil speedpass™, additional sentry keys 威 , or any other transponder-equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a key-related (transponder) fault unless the additional part is physi- cally held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers,...

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    Customer key programming if you have two valid sentry keys 威 , you can program new sentry keys 威 to the system by performing the following procedure: 1. Cut the additional sentry key 威 transponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ig...

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    General information the sentry key 威 system complies with fcc rules part 15 and with 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 that may be received, including interference...

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    To disarm the security alarm system 1. Press unlock on the rke transmitter. 2. Starting the vehicle with a valid sentry key 威 will disarm the security alarm. A valid key is one that is programmed to your vehicle. A valid key will disarm the security alarm system; an invalid key will allow the engine...

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    To unlock the doors and liftgate press and release the unlock button on the rke transmitter once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock all the doors and liftgate. When the unlock button is pressed, the illuminated entry will initiate, and the parking lights will flash on twice. The tim...

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    Activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the un- lock button to deactivate the security alarm. 5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. To lock the doors and liftgate press and release the lock button on the rke transmit- ter to lock...

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    To turn off “flash lights with lock” note: the “flash lights with lock” feature can be turned on or off. On evic equipped vehicles refer to ⬙ personal settings ⬙ under “electronic vehicle information center (evic)” in section 4. For vehicles not equipped with an evic, perform the following steps: 1....

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    Use the following procedure to program additional rke transmitters if the vehicle is not equipped with sentry key 威 : 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this program- ming procedure). 3. Pla...

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    14. Your vehicle will remain in program mode up to 60 seconds from when the original chime was heard. After 60 seconds, all programmed rke transmitters function normally. Note: if you do not have a programmed rke trans- mitter, contact your authorized dealer for details. General information this dev...

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    1. If the rke transmitter is equipped with a screw, remove the screw. With the rke transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the rke transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during removal. 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the ...

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    Door locks manual door locks use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from inside the vehicle. If the plunger is down when the door is closed, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. Warning! For personal security and safety in the event o...

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    Caution! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Power door locks a power door lock switch is located on the drivers door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors. Automatic do...

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    3. All doors are closed. 4. The throttle is pressed. 5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h). 6. The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry (rke) trans- mitter. The automatic door lock feature can be enabled or disabled. Refer to “personal se...

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    Auto unlock the doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. The auto unlock feature is enabled. 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). 3. The transmission is in neutral or park. 4. The drivers door is opened. 5. The doors were n...

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    4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. Note: use the auto door locks and auto unlock features in accordance with local laws. Child-protection door lock system (rear doors) — if equipped insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate to the lock or unlock posi...

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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: for emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the ...

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    Power windows — if equipped power window switches the driver’s door panel has up-down switches that give you finger-tip control of all four power windows. There is a single open and close switch on each passenger door panel for passenger window control. The windows will operate only when the ignitio...

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    Window lockout switch the window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To disable the window controls on the other doors, press the window lockout switch. To enable the window con- trols, press the window lockout switch a second time. Liftga...

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    Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the key. To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. Note: in the event of a power malfunction, or the rke transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the liftgate lock cyli...

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

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    Warning! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly. Buckl...

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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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    Lap/shoulder belt operating instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, next to your arm. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to...

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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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    4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. War...

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    6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully. Warning! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protecti...

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    As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position. Second row center lap/shoulder belt operating instru...

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

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    6. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” 7. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, pull on the lap ...

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    9. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. 10. To disengage the mini-latch from the mini-buckle for storage, insert the regular latch plate into the black button on the top of the mini-buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch p...

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    The pretensioners are triggered by the airbag control module (refer to information on airbags in this section). Like the front airbags, the pretensioners are single use items. After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners, both must be replaced. Enhanced driver seat...

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

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    Seat belts and pregnant women we recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the belt lo...

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    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. This vehicle may also be equipped with side curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window. If the vehicle is equip...

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    Warning! • do not put anything on or around the front 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 airbags are infla...

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    Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Children 12 years old and younger should ride buck- led up in the rear seat. 2. Infants in rear-facing child restraints should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag. An ...

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    Warning! • relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags. • being too close to the steering w...

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    • front acceleration sensors • driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners how the airbag system works • the occupant restraint controller (orc) determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate. The front airbag inflators are de- signed to provide different...

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    • the driver and front 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 f...

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    If a deployment occurs the airbag system is designed to deploy when the orc detects a moderate-to-severe collision, to help restrain the driver and front passenger, and then to immediately deflate. Note: a frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the sy...

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    Warning! Deployed airbags can’t protect you in another colli- sion. Have the airbags replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Enhanced accident response system in the event of an impact that causes airbag deployment, with the vehicle stopped, and the vehicle communication network intact...

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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 because the airbags are not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the 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 (see list below) in an event data recorder prior to the moment of airbag deployment, or near-deployment, and up to a quarter second of high-speed deceler...

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    Custodial entity upon request. General data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash databases, such as those maintained by the u.S. Government and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a parti...

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

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    Infants and small children there are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child seat owner’s manual to ensure you have the correct seat for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for ...

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    • the belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh- ing 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 cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback; they should use a belt pos...

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    Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint: • before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable safety standards. We also recommend that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you wil...

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    • if the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch plate around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure, try a different seating ...

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    Fixed lower attachments must be installed in the out- board positions only. Regardless of the specific type of lower attachment, never install latch-compatible child seats such that two seats share a common lower anchorage. If you are installing latch-compatible child restraints in adjacent rear sea...

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    Child restraints systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorage have been available for some time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will provide add-on tet...

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    Rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap with a hook and means for adjusting the tension in the strap. In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower and tether straps so that you can more easily attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether an...

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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 position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. Children too large for booster seats children who are large enough to wear the...

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    Engine break-in recommendations a long break-in period is not required for the engine in your new vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 mi (500 km). After the initial 60 mi (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, w...

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    If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed. Warning! If you are required to drive with the deck lid/liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the cl...

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    Periodic safety checks you should make outside the vehicle tires examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (includ- ing ...

  • Page 75: Contents

    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 ▫ inside day/night mirror — if equipped . . . . . .78 ▫ outside mirror — driver’s side . . . . . . . . . . . .79 ▫ outside mirror — passenger’s side . . . . . . . . . .79 ▫ f...

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    䡵 seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 ▫ front seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 ▫ manual seat height adjustment — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 ▫ manual lumbar — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 111 ▫ dr...

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    䡵 windshield wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . 127 ▫ windshield wiper operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 ▫ intermittent wiper system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ▫ windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ▫ mist feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    ▫ using homelink 威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 ▫ reprogramming a single homelink 威 button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 ▫ security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 ▫ troubleshooting tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 ▫ general in...

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    䡵 rear window features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ▫ rear window wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ▫ rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 䡵 roof luggage rack — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . 164 understanding the features of your vehicle 77 3.

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    Mirrors inside day/night mirror — if equipped 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 (to...

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    Outside mirror — driver’s side adjust the flat (driver’s side) outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror. Outside mirror — passenger’s side adjust the convex (passenger’s side) outside mirror to center on the adjacent lan...

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    Folding outside mirrors — if equipped the exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved, manually, either forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have three detent positions; full forward, full rearward, and normal. Power remote control mirrors — if equipped the controls for the power mirror...

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    To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the left or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirror to move. When you are finished adjusting the mirror, turn the control to the center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror. Warning! Veh...

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    Vanity mirrors — if equipped to use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. Sun visor sliding feature the sun visors may be pulled out to provide extended coverage of the side glass. Hands-free communication (uconnect 姞 ) — if equipped note: the sales code rer, ren a...

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    Note: the uconnect 威 system requires a cellular phone equipped with the bluetooth 威 ⬙ hands-free profile, ⬙ ver- sion 0.96 or higher. See the uconnect 威 website for supported phones. Note: for uconnect 威 customer support, visit the following websites: • www.Chrysler.Com/uconnect • www.Dodge.Com/ucon...

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    Phone button the rearview mirror contains the microphone for the system (depending on the type of mirror and radio equipped), and either the radio or the mirror has the two control buttons (phone button and voice recognition button) that will enable you to access the system. Voice recognition button...

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    • for certain operations, compound commands can be used. For example, instead of saying ⬙ setup ⬙ and then ⬙ phone pairing, ⬙ the following compound command can be said: ⬙ setup phone pairing. ⬙ • for each feature explanation in this section, only the combined form of the voice command is given. You...

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    To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your cellular phone owner’s manual. The uconnect 威 website may also provide detailed instruc- tions for pairing. The following are general phone to uconnect 威 system pairing instructions: • press the phone button to begin. • after the ⬙ r...

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    Dial by saying a number • press the phone button to begin. • after the ⬙ ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ dial. ⬙ • the system will prompt you to say the number you want to call. • for example, you can say ⬙ 234-567-8901. ⬙ the phone number that you enter must be of valid length and comb...

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    Add names to your uconnect 威 phonebook note: adding names to the phonebook is recom- mended when the vehicle is not in motion. • press the phone button to begin. • after the ⬙ ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ phonebook new entry. ⬙ • when prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of l...

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    Note: • the phone handset must support bluetooth 威 obex transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature. • some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they are already connected to any system via bluetooth 威 , and you may see a message on the phone display that the bluetooth 威 link is busy. In t...

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    ⬙ phonebook edit ⬙ can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phone- book. For example, the entry john doe may have a mobile and a home number, but you can add ”john doe’s” work number later using the ⬙ phonebook edit ⬙ feature. Delete entries in the uconnect ...

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    • note that only the phonebook in the current language is deleted. List all names in the uconnect 威 phonebook • press the phone button to begin. • after the ⬙ ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ phonebook list names. ⬙ • the uconnect 威 system will play the names of all the phonebook entries...

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    Answer or reject an incoming call - call currently in progress if a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your cell phone. Press the phone button to place the current call on hold and ...

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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 ⬙ making a second call while current call in progress. ⬙ after the second call has established, press and hold the phone button until ...

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    • after the ignition key is switched to off, a call can continue on the uconnect 威 system for a certain dura- tion, after which the call is automatically transferred from the uconnect 威 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 ⬙ ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ emergency ⬙ and the uconnect 威 system will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num- ber. This feature is supported in the u.S., canada, and mexico. Note: the emergency number dialed is based on the country where the vehi...

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    Paging to learn how to page, refer to ⬙ working with automated systems. ⬙ paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies, which time out a little too soon to work properly with the uconnect 威 system. Voice mail calling to learn how to access your voice mail, refer to ⬙ working with aut...

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    Send the corresponding phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as tones over the phone. 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 ...

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    Dialing using the cellular phone keypad you can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the uconnect 威 system (while dial- ing via the cell phone keypad, the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measures). By dialing a number with your paired bluetooth 威...

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    From your uconnect 威 paired cellular phone to the uconnect 威 system or vice versa, press the “voice recog- nition” button and say ⬙ transfer call. ⬙ connect or disconnect link between the uconnect 威 system and cellular phone your cellular phone can be paired with many different electronic devices, b...

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    • the selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the uconnect 威 system will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near (approximately within 30 ft [9 m]) the vehicle. Delete uconnect 威 paired cellular phones • press the phone butto...

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    Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the uconnect 威 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...

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    • 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 ⬙ send. ⬙ • storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is not in motion is recommended. • it is not recommended to store similar sounding names in ...

  • Page 105

    • 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 威 communication link cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the uconnect 威 system. When th...

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    104 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    Understanding the features of your vehicle 105 3.

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    106 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    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 110

    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 111

    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 112

    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 113

    Manual lumbar — if equipped the lumbar adjustment is located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. To increase or decrease support, rotate the handle up or down. Lumbar adjustment understanding the features of your vehicle 111 3.

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    Driver’s seatback recline to recline: 1. Lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back to the desired position and release the handle. 2. Lift the handle to return the seatback to an upright position. Reclining seat 112 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 115

    Adjustable head restraints head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push down on the head restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical. To raise the head restraint, pull up on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint,...

  • Page 116

    Heated seats — if equipped warning! Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low ...

  • Page 117

    Note: if high-level heating is selected, heat will be felt within two to three minutes. Fold-flat front passenger seat fold-flat front passenger seat control front passenger seat folded flat understanding the features of your vehicle 115 3.

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    Folding rear seat to provide additional storage area, each rear seatback can be folded forward. Pull the strap forward to move the seat forward and flat. Folding rear seat rear seat folded flat 116 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    Reclining rear seat — if equipped folding rear seat reclining the rear seat understanding the features of your vehicle 117 3.

  • Page 120

    For additional comfort, pull the strap forward just enough to release the seatback latch. Then push the seatback to a reclined position, approximately 35 degrees maximum, and release the strap. Warning! • it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collisi...

  • Page 121

    Then move the safety catch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center and raise the hood. Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side (left side facing hood) of the engine compartment, to secure the hood in the open position. Place the hood prop at the location stamped into the ...

  • Page 122

    Lights map/reading lights these lights are mounted between the sun visors above the rear view mirror. Each light is turned on by pressing the button. Press the button a second time to turn the light off. The lights also come on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upward, past...

  • Page 123

    Multifunction control lever the multifunction control lever controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights, the passing lights, and the fog lights. The multi- function control lever is located on the l...

  • Page 124

    To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, rotate the center portion of the multifunction control lever up or down. Daytime running lights (drl) — if equipped the high beam lights will come on as daytime running lights (drl) at drl intensity (lower), whenever the ignition is on, the en...

  • Page 125

    Fog lights — if equipped the front fog light switch is on the multifunction control lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull out the end of the multifunction control lever. Note: the fog lights will only operate with the head- lights on ...

  • Page 126

    Show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down without moving beyond the detent. If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an i...

  • Page 127

    Passing light you can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction control lever toward you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released. Note: if the multifunction control lever is held in the flash-to-pass pos...

  • Page 128

    Note: the auxiliary off-road lights can only be acti- vated when the high beam headlights are on. Press the top of the switch to turn on the auxiliary off-road lights when off-road conditions require addi- tional lighting. Press the bottom of the switch to turn off the auxiliary off-road lights. Off...

  • Page 129

    Windshield wipers and washers the wipers and washers are operated by a switch on the control lever. The lever is located on the right side of the steering column. Windshield wiper operation turn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper speed. Wiper control understanding the features of your...

  • Page 130

    Intermittent wiper system use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be- tween cycles, desirable. Select the delay interval by turning the end of the lever. Rotate the knob upward (clockwise) to decrease the delay time and downward (countercl...

  • Page 131

    Mist feature push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the wipers will continue to operate. Caution! In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to...

  • Page 132

    Tilt steering column to tilt the steering column, push down on the lever below the turn signal control lever. With one hand firmly on the wheel, move the steering column up or down as desired. Push the lever back up to lock the column firmly in place. Warning! Tilting the steering column while the v...

  • Page 133

    To activate push the on/off button. The cruise indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system off, push the on/off button a second time. The cruise indicator will turn off. The system should be turned off when not in use. Warning! Leaving the electronic speed control system ...

  • Page 134

    To deactivate a soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the speed control lever toward you “cancel”, normal braking, or clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle, will deactivate speed control without erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the on/off button or turning off the ignition switch erases the...

  • Page 135

    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 136

    Warning! • the anti-lock brake system (abs) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. • the abs cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very sli...

  • Page 137

    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 138

    Traction control system (tcs) this system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the tcs system functions si...

  • Page 139

    Note: anytime the esp system is in the “full off” mode, erm is disabled. Refer to “electronic stability program (esp)” for a complete explanation of the avail- able esp modes. Warning! Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- tions and driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel li...

  • Page 140

    Hdc has the capability to sense terrain and will only activate when the vehicle is descending a hill. It will not activate on level ground. If desired, hdc can be fully deactivated by putting the vehicle into esp “full off” mode. This is done by pressing and holding the esp off button for five secon...

  • Page 141

    Vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match the intended path, esp applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the over-steer or under-steer condition • over-steer - when...

  • Page 142

    Esp operating modes the esp system has three available operating modes for 4wd equipped vehicles and two available operating modes for 2wd equipped vehicles. Full on (4wd models) or on (2wd models) this is the normal operating mode for esp. Whenever the vehicle is started the esp system will be in t...

  • Page 143

    Will illuminate and the “esp off” message will appear in the odometer. Press and release the trip odometer button located on the instrument cluster to clear this message. In this mode, esp is turned off until the vehicle reaches a speed of 35 mph (56 km/h). At 35 mph (56 km/h) the system returns to ...

  • Page 144

    Esp/bas warning light and esp indicator light the malfunction indicator for the esp is combined with the bas indicator. The yellow “esp/bas warning light” and the yellow “esp indicator light” in the instrument cluster both come on when the ignition switch is turned to the on position. They should bo...

  • Page 145

    The homelink 威 buttons that are located in the head liner or the sun visor designate the three different homelink 威 channels. Note: homelink 威 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 transc...

  • Page 146

    Warning! Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause seri- ous injury or death. Programming homelink 姞 before you begin if you have not trained any of the homelink 威 buttons, erase all channe...

  • Page 147

    Watch for the homelink 威 indicator to change flash rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up to 30 seconds, or longer in rare cases. The garage door may open and close while you train. Note: • some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace step 3 with procedure...

  • Page 148

    This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is not the button normally used to open and close the door). 6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “training” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. Note: there a...

  • Page 149

    Gate operator/canadian programming canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission – which may not be long enough for homelink 威 to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this canadian law, some u.S. Gate operators ...

  • Page 150

    Reprogramming a single homelink 姞 button to re-program a channel that has been previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the on/run position. 2. Press and hold the desired homelink 威 button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the bu...

  • Page 151

    General information this device complies with fcc rules part 15 and industry canada rss-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause ...

  • Page 152

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

  • Page 153

    Held forward again. To ensure sunroof is fully closed, press and hold switch until sunroof has completely stopped moving. Express mode press the switch forward and release, and the sunroof will close automatically from any position. The sunroof will close fully, and stop automatically. This is calle...

  • Page 154

    Sunshade operation the sunshade can be opened manually. However, the sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. Note: the sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open. Wind buffeting wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound ...

  • Page 155

    Warning! To avoid serious injury or death: • do not use a three-prong adapter. • do not insert any objects into the receptacles. • do not touch with wet hands. • close the lid when not in use, and while driving the vehicle. • if this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure. P...

  • Page 156

    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 157

    Console features warning! Do not operate this vehicle with the console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cell phones, music players, and other hand-held electronic devices should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distrac- tion, resulting i...

  • Page 158

    Cargo area features cargo light/removable self recharging flashlight — if equipped the dual-function light is mounted in the headliner above the cargo area to illuminate the cargo area, and part of it snaps out of the bezel to serve as a flashlight, when needed. The flashlight features two bright le...

  • Page 159

    Removing flashlight three-press switch understanding the features of your vehicle 157 3.

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    Retractable cargo area cover — if equipped to cover the cargo area: 1. Grasp the center portion of the cover flap. Pull it over the cargo area. 2. Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the slots in the pillar trim cover. 3. The liftgate may be opened or closed with the cargo cover in place. ...

  • Page 161

    3. Remove right side from cargo area. 4. Remove assembly from the vehicle. Removable load floor the cargo area load floor is removable and can be washed with mild soap and water. For removal, lift the load floor with your finger at the space provided at the rear. Cargo cover removal removable load f...

  • Page 162

    Cargo tie-down loops there are four d-rings tie-down loops in the lower trim for securing cargo. The tie-downs located on the cargo area floor should be used to safely secure loads when vehicle is moving. Warning! • cargo tie-down loops are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden...

  • Page 163

    Warning! To help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use seat belts. Fold down speakers — if equipped when the liftgate is open, the ...

  • Page 164

    Rear window features rear window wiper/washer a switch on the right side of the steering column controls operation of the rear wiper/washer function. Rotating the center of the switch forward to the on position will activate the wiper. The rear wiper operates in an inter- mittent mode only. Rotating...

  • Page 165

    Adding washer fluid the fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer (if equipped) is shared. It is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer sol-...

  • Page 166

    Caution! Use care when washing the inside of the rear window to prevent damage to heating elements. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Also, keep all objects a safe distance from the window to prevent damaging the heating elements. Roof luggage rac...

  • Page 167

    Caution! • to prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, do not carry any loads on the roof rack without cross rails installed. The load should be secured and placed on top of the cross rails, not directly on the roof. If it is necessary to place the load on the roof, place a blanket or some other ...

  • Page 169: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 䡵 instrument cluster — premium . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 䡵 instrument cluster descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 䡵 electronic vehicle information center (evic) — if equipped . . ....

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    䡵 electronic digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 ▫ clock setting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 䡵 sales code ref — am/fm/cd (single-disc) radio with optional satellite radio and hands-free phone capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 ▫ operating instructions - ...

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    䡵 sales code rec — am/fm/cd (6–disc) radio with navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 ▫ operating instructions — satellite radio — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 ▫ rec setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 䡵 satellite radio — if equipped...

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    Instrument panel features 1 — air outlet 5 — glove box 9 — hazard warning flasher 2 — demisters 6 — storage bin 10 — esp off switch — if equipped 3 — instrument cluster 7 — climate controls 4 — radio 8 — heated seat switches — if equipped 170 understanding your instrument panel.

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    Instrument cluster — premium understanding your instrument panel 171 4.

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    Instrument cluster descriptions 1. Fuel gauge/fuel door location when the ignition switch is in the on position, the pointer will show the level of fuel remain- ing in the fuel tank. The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the vehicle where the fuel door is located. 2. Voltage warning light this ...

  • Page 175

    4. Oil pressure warning light shows low engine oil pressure. The light will come on and remain on when the ignition switch is turned from the off to the on position, and the light will turn off after the engine is started. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an ...

  • Page 176

    10. Anti-lock brake warning light — if equipped this light monitors the anti-lock brake system (abs) described elsewhere in this manual. This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the on position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the abs light remains on or comes on dur...

  • Page 177

    13. Engine coolant temperature warning light this light warns of an overheated engine condi- tion. If the engine is critically hot, a warning chime will sound 10 times. After the chime turns off, the engine will still be critically hot until the light goes out. 14. Brake system warning light this li...

  • Page 178

    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 179

    17. Temperature gauge if the pointer rises to the h (red) mark, the instrument cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the h (red) mark, turn the eng...

  • Page 180

    22. Tire pressure monitoring telltale light each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (if your vehicle has tires of a differ...

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    Tpms malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replace- ment or alternate tires and wheels allow the tpms to continue to function properly. Caution! The tpms has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. Tpms pressures and w...

  • Page 182

    U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There- fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after t...

  • Page 183

    26. Malfunction indicator light (mil) this light is part of an onboard diagnostic system called obd ii that monitors emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control sys- tems. The light will illuminate when the key is in the on/run position before engine start. If the light does not come on wh...

  • Page 184

    30. Electronic stability program (esp) indicator light the malfunction light for the esp is combined with bas. The yellow “esp/bas warning light” comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the on position. They should go out with the engine running. If the “esp/bas warning light” comes on contin...

  • Page 185

    Electronic vehicle information center (evic) — if equipped the electronic vehicle information center (evic) fea- tures a driver-interactive display. It is located below the speedometer. The evic consists of the following: • system status • vehicle information warning message displays • personal sett...

  • Page 186

    • right front turn signal light out (with a single chime) • right rear turn signal light out (with a single chime) • rke battery low (with a single chime) • personal settings not available – vehicle not in park (automatic transmissions) or vehicle is in motion (manual transmissions). • left/right fr...

  • Page 187

    Cluster. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the fol- lowing procedure. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the on position. Do not start the engine. 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignit...

  • Page 188

    • distance to empty (dte) • elapsed time • tire pressure monitor (tpm) • personal settings to reset the display pressing and holding the evic button once will clear the function currently being displayed. Reset will only occur if a resettable function is currently being displayed. To reset all reset...

  • Page 189

    Distance to empty (dte) shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. This is not resettable. Note: significan...

  • Page 190

    Use the evic button to display one of the following choices: language when in this display you may select different languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions. Pressing the evic button while in this display selects english, espanol, deutsch, italiano, or francais depend- in...

  • Page 191

    Sound horn with remote key lock when on is selected, a short horn sound will occur when the rke transmitter lock button is pressed. This feature may be selected with or without the flash lights on lock/unlock feature. Press and hold the evic button when in this display until “on” or “off” appears to...

  • Page 192

    Delay power off to accessories until exit when this feature is selected the power window switches, radio, hands–free system, power sunroof, and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. Press ...

  • Page 193

    Compass variance compass variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas of the country, the difference between magnetic and geographic north is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. In order to ensure compass accuracy, the com- pass variance...

  • Page 194

    To set the variance with the ignition in the on position, quickly (less than one second) press and release the evic button several times until you have displayed the per- sonal settings (customer-programmable features) menu. Once in the personal settings (customer-programmable features) menu, press ...

  • Page 195

    Evic button will place the compass in calibration mode. The cal indicator will come on continuously in the evic display, to indicate that the compass is now in the calibration mode and that the vehicle can now be driven to calibrate. A short evic button press from the ⬙ cali- brate compass (yes) ⬙ s...

  • Page 196

    Two types of signals there are two basic types of radio signals: am or amplitude modulation, in which the transmitted sound causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to vary; and fm or frequency modulation, in which the frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound. Am reception am so...

  • Page 197

    Clock setting procedure 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the tune/audio con- trol knob. 3. After the hours are adjusted, push the tune/audio control knob to set the minutes. 4. Adjust the minutes by turning the tune/audio control knob. 5. To exi...

  • Page 198

    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) press the on/vol control to turn the radio on. Press the on/vol a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic volume control the electronic vol...

  • Page 199

    Note: in hands-free phone (if equipped) mode, the mute button mutes the microphone. Scan button (radio mode) pressing the scan button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station in either, am, fm, or satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for five seconds at each listenable stat...

  • Page 200

    Tune control (radio mode) turn the rotary tune control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. Am/fm button (radio mode) press the button to select am or fm modes. Setting the tone, balance, and fade press the rotary tune control, and bass will display. Turn the tune con...

  • Page 201

    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 202

    • if you insert a disc with the ignition on and the radio off, the cd will automatically be pulled into the cd player. • this radio does not play discs with mp3 tracks. Seek button (cd mode) press the right side of the seek button for the next track on the cd. Press the left side of the button to re...

  • Page 203

    Press and hold the ff button to fast forward through the tracks. Release the ff button to stop the fast forward feature. If the rw button is pressed, the current track will reverse to the beginning of the track and begin playing. Rnd/set button (random play button) (cd mode) press this button while ...

  • Page 204

    Mute button (auxiliary mode) press the mute button to cancel the sound from the speakers. ⬙ mute ⬙ will display. Press the mute button a second time and the sound from the speakers will return. Rotating the volume control or turning off the ignition will also return the sound from the speakers. Scan...

  • Page 205

    Operating instructions - satellite radio — if equipped refer to the “satellite radio” section of this owner’s manual. Sales code raq – am/fm/cd (6-disc) radio with optional satellite radio, hands-free phone, and video entertainment system (ves™) capabilities note: the radio sales code is located on ...

  • Page 206

    Power switch/volume control (rotary) press the on/vol control to turn the radio on. Press the on/vol 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 volume control to the r...

  • Page 207

    Scan button (radio mode) pressing the scan button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station, in either 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 scan a second time. Msg ...

  • Page 208

    Am/fm button (radio mode) press the button to select am or fm modes. Setting the tone, balance, and fade press the rotary tune control, and bass will display. Turn the tune control to the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones. Press the rotary tune control a second time and mid will d...

  • Page 209

    Toggle the pty button to select the following format types: program type 16 digit-character display no program type or un- defined none adult hits adult_hits alert alert alert alert classical classical classic rock classic_rock college college country country emergency test emergency test foreign la...

  • Page 210

    By pressing the seek button when the pty icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected pty name. The pty function only operates when in the fm mode. If a preset button is activated while in the pty (program type) mode, the pty mode will be exited and...

  • Page 211

    Operating instructions - (cd mode for cd audio play) note: the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operate the radio. Note: this radio is capable of playing compact discs (cd), recordable compact discs (cd-r), rewritable com- pact discs (cd-rw) compact discs with mp3 tracks and mult...

  • Page 212

    Seek button (cd mode for cd audio play) press the right side of the seek button for the next selection on the cd. Press the left side of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the cd is within the first 10 seconds of th...

  • Page 213

    Radio display will show ⬙ ejecting disc ⬙ when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc. Press and hold the load/ ejt button for five seconds and all cds will be ejected from the radio. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded....

  • Page 214

    Rnd/pty button (random play button) (cd mode for cd audio play) press this button while the cd is playing to activate random play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the seek button to move to the next randomly select...

  • Page 215

    • level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a 3-character extension) • level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a 3-character extension) multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal cd audio tracks and computer files (including mp...

  • Page 216

    Playlist files are not supported. Mp3 pro files are not supported. Playback of mp3 files when a medium containing mp3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the mp3 files. Loading time...

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    Please wait and prompt when to insert disc. After the radio displays ⬙ load disc ⬙ insert the cd into the player. Radio display will show ⬙ loading disc ⬙ when the disc is loading. Load/eject - eject press the load/ eject button and the push- button with the corresponding number where the cd was loa...

  • Page 218

    Tune control (cd mode for mp3 play) pressing the tune control allows the adjustment of tone, balance, and fade. Am/fm button (cd mode for mp3 play) switches back to radio mode. Rnd/ pty button (cd mode for mp3 play) pressing this button plays files randomly. Set/dir button (cd mode for mp3 play) pre...

  • Page 219

    Sales code rec — am/fm/cd (6–disc) radio with navigation system satellite navigation radio with cd player with mp3 capability (rec) - combines a global-positioning system-based navigation system with an integrated color screen to provide maps, turn identification, selection menus and instructions fo...

  • Page 220

    Rec setting the clock gps clock the gps receiver used 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 appropria...

  • Page 221

    4. To turn daylight savings on or off, select “daylight savings” and press enter. Select “on” or “off” and press enter. 5. Select done to exit from the clock setting mode. Press enter to save your changes. If you press cancel or nav then your changes will not be saved. User defined clock if you wish...

  • Page 222

    3. To decrease the clock by one hour, use the select encoder to highlight the “-” sign. Press enter. Press enter again to decrease the clock by another hour. 4. To increase the clock by minutes, make sure “min +” is highlighted and press enter. Press enter again to increase the clock by another minu...

  • Page 223

    Number 888-539-7474, or visit the sirius web site at www.Sirius.Com, or at www.Siriuscanada.Ca for cana- dian residents. Electronic serial number/sirius identification number (esn/sid) please have the following information available when calling: 1. The electronic serial number/sirius identification...

  • Page 224

    With the ignition in the acc position and the radio off, press the cd eject and set buttons simultaneously until the 12 digits of the esn/sid appear on the screen. Selecting satellite mode in ref, raq, and rak radios selecting satellite mode — ref radio press the mode button repeatedly until the wor...

  • Page 225

    Storing and selecting preset channels in addition to the 12 am and 12 fm preset stations, you may also commit 12 satellite stations to pushbutton memory. These satellite channel preset stations will not erase any am or fm preset memory stations. Follow the memory preset procedures that apply to your...

  • Page 226

    Reception quality satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons: • the vehicle is parked in an underground parking structure or under a physical obstacle. • dense tree coverage may interrupt reception. • driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause interm...

  • Page 227

    The left-hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand control is different depending on which mode you are in. The following describes the left-hand control operation in each mode. Radio operation press the top of the switch to seek up to the ne...

  • Page 228

    Cd/dvd maintenance to keep the cd/dvd discs in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If a disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper, paper cd labels, or tape to the ...

  • Page 229

    Climate controls climate controls the climate control system allows you to balance the temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the instrument panel, below the radio. The air conditioning system of your vehicle contains r-134a, a refri...

  • Page 230

    Bi-level air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. Note: there is a difference in temperature between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions. Floor air is directed throug...

  • Page 231

    Note: for maximum airflow to the rear seat passen- gers, the center instrument panel outlets can be aimed, so that the left center outlet is directed toward the right rear passenger and the right center outlet is directed toward the left rear passenger. Fan control use this control to regulate the a...

  • Page 232

    Circulation control use this button to choose between outside air intake or recirculation of the air inside the vehicle. A lamp will illuminate when you are in recirculate mode. Only use the recirculate mode to tempo- rarily block out any outside odors, smoke, or dust and to cool the interior rapidl...

  • Page 233

    Max a/c for maximum cooling select the air direction to either the panel or bi-level position using the mode control. Press the a/c button and the recirculation button so that both lamps are illuminated and set the temperature control to its coolest setting. Note: • recirculation mode will not opera...

  • Page 234

    Operating tips 232 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 235

    Window fogging vehicle side windows tend to fog on the inside in mild rainy or humid weather. To clear the windows, set mode to the mix or defrost position. Direct the panel outlets toward the side windows. Do not use recirculate without a/c for long periods as fogging may occur. Interior fogging on...

  • Page 236

    Side window demisters a side window demister outlet is at each end of the instrument panel. These nonadjustable outlets direct air toward the side windows when the system is in either the floor, mix, or defrost mode. The air is directed at the area of the windows through which you view the outside m...

  • Page 237: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 ▫ manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 ▫ normal starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 ▫ extremely...

  • Page 238

    䡵 autostick 威 — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 ▫ autostick 威 operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 ▫ autostick 威 general information . . . . . . . . . . . 250 䡵 four-wheel drive operation — if equipped . . . . 251 䡵 freedom drive ii – safe off-road driving . . . . . 252 ...

  • Page 239

    䡵 brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 ▫ anti-lock brake system (abs) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 䡵 power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 䡵 tire safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 240

    ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 䡵 vehicle loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 ▫ gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) . . . . . . . 317 䡵 trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 ▫ common towing definitions . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 241

    Starting procedures before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. Warning! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ou...

  • Page 242

    Normal starting normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine does not require pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. Simply turn the ignition switch to the start position and release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 15 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the of...

  • Page 243

    If engine fails to start if the engine fails to start after you have followed the “normal starting” procedure, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there. Crank the engine for no more than 15 seconds. This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine ...

  • Page 244

    Manual transaxle — if equipped warning! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking brake fully applied. The parking brake should al- ways be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle, especially on an incline. Fully depress the clutch pedal befo...

  • Page 245

    For most city driving, you will find it easier to use only the lower gears. For steady highway driving with light accelerations, 5th gear is recommended. Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, and never try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged. This ...

  • Page 246

    Caution! If you skip more than one gear while downshifting or downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you could damage the engine, transmission, or clutch. To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift down to 2nd or 1st gear when descending a steep grade. When turning a corner or driving up...

  • Page 247

    Caution! Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • shift into park only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • shift into or out of reverse only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • do not shift from rever...

  • Page 248

    Brake/transmission interlock system this system prevents you from moving the shift lever out of park and into any gear unless the brake pedal is pressed. This system is active only while the ignition switch is in the on or acc positions. Always depress the brake pedal first, before moving the shift ...

  • Page 249

    Park supplements the parking brake by locking the transmis- sion. The engine can be started in this range. Never use park while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. Always apply the parking brake first, and then place the shift lever in the park p...

  • Page 250

    The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the transmission shift lever into the park position: • when shifting into park, firmly move the shift lever all the way forward until it stops. • look at the shift indicator window on the shift lever bezel to ensure it is in the...

  • Page 251

    Autostick 姞 — if equipped autostick 威 is a driver-interactive transmission that offers six manual ratio changes to provide you with more control. Autostick 威 allows you to maximize engine brak- ing, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. This system c...

  • Page 252

    Autostick 威 operation is activated in the drive position by moving the shift lever side-to-side. Moving the shift lever to the (+) side will activate autostick 威 and shift up to the next higher manual ratio, unless you are already operating in or near overdrive, in which case 6th ratio will be selec...

  • Page 253

    Four-wheel drive operation — if equipped this feature provides full time, on-demand, 4–wheel drive (4wd). Where one or more wheels have wheel spin or if addi- tional traction is needed in sand, deep snow, or loose traction surfaces, activate the 4wd lock switch by pull- ing up once and releasing. Th...

  • Page 254

    Freedom drive ii – safe off-road driving off-road driving tips and vehicle characteristics the freedom drive ii off-road package has excellent on and off-road capabilities. These off-road capabilities will allow you to explore those wilderness trails where few travel, providing a source of exciting ...

  • Page 255

    • unique springs for a 1 in (2.5 cm) of increased ride height • fog lamps • seat height adjust • three-mode electronic stability program (esp) • hilldescent control • unique off-road engine calibration for optimum off- road performance with premium fuel • off-road brake traction control • unique off...

  • Page 256

    Freedom drive ii – off-road features the following are key off-road features which are active when the system has the 4wd lock lever engaged and is in the low off-road mode. • hill descent braking – hill descent braking uses the vehicle braking system to provide a controlled descent down varying gra...

  • Page 257

    • unique engine calibration – when the system has the 4wd lock lever engaged and is in the low off-road mode or reverse, the engine calibration changes to run higher spark advance with premium fuel for optimum off-road performance. Your vehicle is equipped with an active spark knock system and can a...

  • Page 258

    Angles a b c d 256 starting and operating.

  • Page 259

    Water fording characteristics water fording characteristic is the vehicle’s ability to cross a body of still water, where the powertrain and drivetrain are safe from water ingestion. The freedom drive ii off-road package has high water fording char- acteristics with the ability to cross a pool of wa...

  • Page 260

    Water fording characteristics 258 starting and operating.

  • Page 261

    The basics of off-road driving you will encounter many types of terrain driving off- road. You should be familiar with the terrain and area before proceeding. There are many types of surface conditions: hard packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow and ice. Every surface has a different ef...

  • Page 262

    When to use low (l off-road) with the 4wd lock lever engaged when driving off-road, shift into low (l off-road) and activate the 4wd lock. This will provide additional traction and activates the numerous off-road features to improve handling and control on slippery or difficult terrain. Due to the s...

  • Page 263

    Caution! On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at high engine rpm’s or vehicle speeds because engine brak- ing may cause skidding and loss of control. • mud – deep mud creates a great deal of suction around the tires and is very difficult to get through. You should use low (l off-road) with the...

  • Page 264

    Caution! Reduced tire pressures may cause tire unseating and total loss of air pressure. To reduce the risk of tire unseating, while at a reduced tire pressure, reduce your speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. Crossing obstacles (rocks and other high points) while driving off-road, you w...

  • Page 265

    Crossing large rocks when approaching large rocks, choose a path which ensures you drive over the largest of them with your tires. This will lift your undercarriage over the obstacle. The tread of the tire is tougher and thicker than the side wall and is designed to take the abuse. Always look ahead...

  • Page 266

    Crossing logs to cross a log, approach it at a slight angle (approxi- mately 10 to 15 degrees). This allows one front tire to be on top of the log while the other just starts to climb the log. While climbing the log, modulate your brake and accelerator to avoid spinning the log out from under your t...

  • Page 267

    Feel confident with the vehicle and your abilities. You should always climb hills straight up and down. Never attempt to climb a hill on an angle. • before climbing a steep hill – as you approach a hill consider its grade or steepness. Determine if it is too steep. Look to see what the traction is o...

  • Page 268

    Warning! Never attempt to climb a hill at an angle or turn around on a steep grade. Driving across an incline increases the risk of a rollover, which may result in severe injury. • driving down hill – before driving down a steep hill you need to determine if it is too steep for a safe descent. What ...

  • Page 269

    Warning! Driving across an incline increases the risk of a rollover, which may result in severe injury. • if you stall or begin to lose headway – if you stall or begin to lose headway while climbing a steep hill, allow your vehicle to come to a stop and immediately apply the brake. Restart the engin...

  • Page 270

    Driving through water extreme care should be taken crossing any type of water. Water crossings should be avoided if possible, and only be attempted when necessary in a safe responsible man- ner. You should only drive through areas which are designated and approved. You should tread lightly and avoid...

  • Page 271

    • before you cross any type of water – as you approach any type of water you need to determine if you can cross it safely and responsibly. If necessary, get out and walk through the water or probe it with a stick. You need to be sure of its depth, approach angle, current and bottom condition. Be car...

  • Page 272

    • crossing ditches, streams, shallow rivers or other flowing water – flowing water can be extremely dangerous. Never attempt to cross a fast running stream or river even in shallow water. Fast moving water can easily push your vehicle downstream sweeping it out of control. Even in very shallow water...

  • Page 273

    Softer surfaces such as sand and lighter vehicles. You will need to experiment to determine what is right for your situation. It is easier and faster to let air out than it is to replace it so, start high and lower it as required. Remem- ber you must return the tires to normal air pressure before dr...

  • Page 274

    Surroundings, then using a tow strap to the vehicle tow hooks would be fast and easy. If the vehicle is severely hung up or in a situation where great care needs to be taken during the recovery, then nothing can do the job better than a winch. If you are severely hung up on something you should jack...

  • Page 275

    Caution! Damage can occur when spinning your tires at an excessive high speed. Do not spin your tires faster than an indicated 30 mph (48 km/h). Do not spin the wheels continuously for more than 30 seconds. • using the tow hooks with a tow strap – tow straps are a quick and easy way to recover your ...

  • Page 276

    Warning! Never use tow straps with end hooks or link two straps with a clevis pin. These heavy metal objects could become projectiles if a strap breaks, which could cause severe injury. Never leave more than 2 to 3 ft (61 to 91 cm) of slack in the strap. More slack than this greatly increases the ri...

  • Page 277

    Warning! Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. You might not have full braking power when you need it to prevent an accident. If you have been operating your vehicle in dirty conditions, get your brakes checked and cleaned as necessary. Failur...

  • Page 278

    Traction when driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface. This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precautions should be observ...

  • Page 279

    Brake pedal, pull up slightly on the lever, then depress the button on the end of the lever and push the lever fully down toward the floor. Note: the parking brake lever will not release unless the lever is pulled up slightly past its applied position. When parking on a hill, it is important to set ...

  • Page 280

    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 seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the ignition. A child could operate power win- dows, other controls, or move the vehicle....

  • Page 281

    If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa- bility, the remaining system will still function with some loss of overall braking effectiveness. This will be evident by increased pedal travel during application and greater pedal force required to slow or stop. In addition, if the malfuncti...

  • Page 282

    Warning! • the abs cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that af- forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. • the abs cannot prevent accidents, including those resulti...

  • Page 283

    When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises. These noises are the system per- forming its self-check cycle to ensure that the abs working properly. This self-check occurs each time the vehicle is started and accelera...

  • Page 284

    Power steering the standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost. If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will still be possible t...

  • Page 285

    Tire safety information tire markings note: • p (passenger) - metric tire sizing is based on u.S. Design standards. P-metric tires have the letter “p” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: p215/65r15 95h. • european-metric tire sizing is based on european design standar...

  • Page 286

    Tire sizing chart tire sizing terms size designation: p = passenger car tire size based on u.S. Design standards ⴖ ....Blank.... ⴖ = passenger car tire based on european design standards lt = light truck tire based on u.S. Design standards t = temporary spare tire 31 = overall diameter in inches (in...

  • Page 287

    Tire sizing terms service description: 95 = load index — a numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry h = speed symbol — a symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions — the maximum spe...

  • Page 288

    Tire identification number (tin) the tin may be found on one or both sides of the tire, however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires with white sidewalls will have the full tin, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the tin on the outboard side of...

  • Page 289

    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 290

    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 the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the tire and loading informati...

  • Page 291

    5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult th...

  • Page 292

    290 starting and operating.

  • Page 293

    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. Tires — general information tire pressure proper tire inflation pressur...

  • Page 294

    Warning! • unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose control of your vehicle. • unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left. • always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- mended cold tire inflati...

  • Page 295

    The pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as inspecting for signs of tire wear or visible damage at least once a month. Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look properly inflated eve...

  • Page 296

    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, especially in the winter. Example: if garage temperature = 68°f (20°c) and the outside temperature = 32°f (0°c) then the cold tire inflation p...

  • Page 297

    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 ply tires in sets of four (or six, in case of trucks with dual rear wheels). Never combine them with o...

  • Page 298

    Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare. Do not install more than one compact spare tire/wheel on the vehicle at any given time. Caution! Because of the reduced ground clearance, d...

  • Page 299

    Tire spinning when stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously with- out stopping when you are stuck. For additional information, refer to “freeing a stuck vehicle” in section 6. Warning! Fast ...

  • Page 300

    Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this point. Life of tire the service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: • driving style • tire pressure • distance driven warning! Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless ...

  • Page 301

    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 suspension dimensions and performance characteristics, result- ing in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause un...

  • Page 302

    Alignment and balance poor suspension alignment may result in: • fast tire wear. • uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided wear. • vehicle pull to right or left. Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right. Alignment will not correct this condition. See your authorized d...

  • Page 303

    Type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to main- tain mud, snow, and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride. Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your type of driving found in the “maintenance schedules” section of this manual. More frequent rotation is ...

  • Page 304

    Pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and there should be no adjustment 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 temperature effe...

  • Page 305

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

  • Page 306

    • seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, and the tpms will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire. Base system — if equipped this is the tpms warning indicator located in the instrument cluster. The tpms uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to mon...

  • Page 307

    The tire pressure monitoring telltale light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound a chime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists. The tire pressure monitori...

  • Page 308

    4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will sound and the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare tire, the tp...

  • Page 309

    Tire pressure monitoring low pressure warnings the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will illumi- nate in the instrument cluster and an audible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low. The audible chime will sound once every ignition cycle for ea...

  • Page 310

    Graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop flash- ing, and the tire pressure monitoring light will extin- guish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been re- ceived. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive this infor- mation. Check tpms mess...

  • Page 311

    Will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur with any of the following scenarios: 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the tpm sensors. 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave ...

  • Page 312

    Limit in any of the four active road tires. 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. General information this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules and rss 210 of industry canada. Operation is subject to ...

  • Page 313

    Fuel requirements gasoline engines your vehicle is designed to meet all emis- sion regulations and provide excellent fuel economy when using high-quality regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended. The use of premium gaso- line will provide ...

  • Page 314

    Gasoline/oxygenate blends some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- genates such as 10% ethanol, mtbe, and etbe. Oxygen- ates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions. Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in your ve...

  • Page 315

    Materials added to fuel all gasoline sold in the united states is required to contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional detergents or other additives is not needed under normal conditions and would result in additional cost. Therefore you should not have to add anything to the fuel. F...

  • Page 316

    Carbon monoxide warnings warning! Carbon monoxide (co) in exhaust gases is deadly. Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: • do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such ...

  • Page 317

    After removing the gas cap, place the gas cap tether cable over a hook on the inside of the fuel door. This keeps the gas cap suspended away from and protects the vehicle’s surface. Caution! • a poorly fitting gas cap may cause the malfunc- tion indicator light (mil) to turn on. • to avoid fuel spil...

  • Page 318

    Warning! • never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled. • never add fuel when the engine is running. This is in violation of most state and federal fire regula- tions and will cause the malfunction indicator light (mil) to turn on. Note:...

  • Page 319

    The vehicle is started. Refer to “onboard diagnostic system — obd ii” in section 7 of this manual for more information. Caution! Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys- tem could result from using an improper fuel tank filler cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into t...

  • Page 320

    Common towing definitions the following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the information: gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) the gvwr is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue weight. The total load must be li...

  • Page 321

    Tongue weight (tw) the tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load. You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle. Frontal area the frontal area is the maximum height and ...

  • Page 322

    Warning! An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability, and braking performance, and could result in an accident. Weight-distributing systems may not be compatible with surge brake couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable recr...

  • Page 323

    Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) the following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/transmission frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Tongue wt. (see note 1) 2.4l auto/man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1000 lbs (453 kg) 1...

  • Page 324

    Trailer and tongue weight always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the gross trailer weight (gtw) on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely from side...

  • Page 325

    Note: remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the tire and loading information placard in the tire ...

  • Page 326

    Warning! Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can occur that...

  • Page 327

    4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized (this requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight). Towing requirements — tires − do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire. − proper ti...

  • Page 328

    Caution! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances. Warning! Do not connect trailer brakes ...

  • Page 329

    Note: do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Towing tips before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing ...

  • Page 330

    Towing tips — automatic transmission the automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed if you regularly tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation. Refer to the “main- tenance schedule” in section 8 for transmission fluid change intervals. Note: check the automatic tr...

  • Page 331

    Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) towing this vehicle behind another vehicle (flat towing with all four wheels on the ground) recreational towing chart recreational towing condition manual transmission vehicles automatic transmission vehicles four wheel flat tow (all wheels on ground) yes...

  • Page 332

    Caution! • do not flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transaxle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing, make sure all four wheels are off the ground. • front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transaxle will occur if a front or...

  • Page 333: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 䡵 if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 䡵 automatic transaxle overheating . . . . . . . . . . . 333 䡵 jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 ▫ jack loca...

  • Page 334

    Hazard warning flasher the flasher switch is located on the instrument panel, below the radio. Depress the switch and both cluster indicators and all front and rear directional signals will flash. Depress the switch again to turn hazard warning flashers off. Do not use this emergency warning system ...

  • Page 335

    The engine cooling system and turning off the a/c removes this heat. You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor, and 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...

  • Page 336

    Jacking and tire changing warning! • being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you need t...

  • Page 337

    Spare tire stowage the spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the cargo area. Spare tire removal lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down. Preparations for jacking park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or slippery areas, set the parking brake and place the shift...

  • Page 338

    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 339

    1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack assembly. 2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the gr...

  • Page 340

    3. There are two front jacking locations and two rear jacking locations on each side of the body. The front locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts, the rear ones by two rectangular cutouts. For vehicles equipped with plastic trim, the plastic has been cut away to expose the jacking locatio...

  • Page 341

    7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left. 8. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening the wheel nuts. Alternate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Correct wheel nut torque is 100 ft lbs (135 n·m). If you doubt that you have tightened the nuts ...

  • Page 342

    Jump-starting procedures due to a low battery warning! Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be hurt by the fan. Warning! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an...

  • Page 343

    Warning! Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured. Note: disconnecting the battery with the ignition in the on position will cause vehicles with an automatic transaxle (cvt2) to...

  • Page 344

    Warning! Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean over the battery when attaching the clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other. If acid splashes in your eyes or on your skin, flush the contaminated area immediately wit...

  • Page 345

    Front wheels. Then shift back and forth between re- verse and 1st gear. Usually the least accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion without spin- ning the wheels is most effective. Warning! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause a...

  • Page 346

    2all transaxles caution! If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the ignition switch must be in the acc position, not in the lock position. Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when towing. When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension component...

  • Page 347: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment — gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . 348 䡵 onboard diagnostic system — obd ii . . . . . . . . 349 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 䡵 emissions inspection and maintenance programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 348

    ▫ front suspension ball joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 ▫ body lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 ▫ windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 ▫ windshield washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . 364 ▫ exhaust system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 349

    ▫ auxiliary off-road light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 䡵 fluids and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395 䡵 fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts . . . . . . . . 396 ▫ engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 ▫ chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 350

    Engine compartment — gasoline 348 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 351

    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 transaxle control systems. When these systems are oper- ating properly, your vehicle will provide exc...

  • Page 352

    Reset button to turn off 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 ins...

  • Page 353

    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 the vehicle’s obd ii system is not ready and you should not proceed to the ...

  • Page 354

    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 355

    The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will give you an incorrect reading. Checking the oil while the ve...

  • Page 356

    Change engine oil refer to the “maintenance schedule” in section 8 for recommended engine oil change intervals. Engine oil selection (gasoline engines) for best performance and maximum protection for all engines under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recommends engine oils that ar...

  • Page 357

    Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- fication mark and the correct sae viscosity grade num- ber should not be used. Synthetic engine oils you may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- mended maintenance intervals for ...

  • Page 358

    Drive belt — check condition check the drive belt condition. Refer to the “maintenance schedule” in section 8 of this manual. Inspect the drive belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, or glazing and replace the belt for any sign of damage which could result in belt failure. The belt is self-tensioning an...

  • Page 359

    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 360

    To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: • do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transaxle 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 spark plug wires disconnected for a ...

  • Page 361

    Warning! The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air cleaner removed. Failur...

  • Page 362

    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 immediately with large amounts of water. Battery ...

  • Page 363

    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 364

    Refrigerant recovery and recycling r-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- carbon (hfc) that is endorsed by the environmental protection agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealers or oth...

  • Page 365

    Body lubrication locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, doors, liftgate and hood hinges, should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli- cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be w...

  • Page 366

    Windshield wiper blade replacement 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the glass. 2. Push the release tab and slide the wiper blade assem- bly down along the arm. Gently place the wiper arm on the windshield. 3. Install the new blade assembly onto the wiper arm tip until it locks in place. Windshield wa...

  • Page 367

    Cooling system warning! • when working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the off position. The fan is temperature controlled and can start at any time the ignition switch is in the on position. • you or others can be badly burned by hot coo...

  • Page 368

    Cooling system — drain, flush and refill refer to “maintenance schedule” under section 8. If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly disp...

  • Page 369

    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 miles before replacement. To prevent reducing this extended maintenance period, it is important that you use the same coolant th...

  • Page 370

    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 cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system. To prevent scald- ing or...

  • Page 371

    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 vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is n...

  • Page 372

    • 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 in unsatisfactory coolant performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emissions. Hoses and vacuum/vapor harnesses inspect surfaces of h...

  • Page 373

    Brake system in order to assure brake system performance, all brake system components should be inspected periodically. Refer to “maintenance schedule” under section 8. Warning! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brak...

  • Page 374

    Note: inspection of brake hoses should be done when- ever the brake system is serviced and at every engine oil change. Warning! Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure. You could have an accident. If you see any signs of cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brake hoses replaced imm...

  • Page 375

    Warning! Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial boiling point or is unidentified as to specification, may result in sudden brake failure during hard prolonged braking. You could have an accident. Caution! Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall clutch system performance. Imprope...

  • Page 376

    Steel belt traction on the drive and driven pulleys. Refer to “fluids, lubricants and genuine parts” for correct fluid type. Caution! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- turer’s recommended fluid will cause belt slip and result in a complete transmission failure! Refer to “fluids, lub...

  • Page 377

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

  • Page 378

    The fill plug. The fluid level should be maintained be- tween the bottom of the fill hole to 1/8 in (4 mm) below the fill hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level. Frequency of fluid change refer to the “maintenance schedule” under section 8. Appearance care and protection from co...

  • Page 379

    Washing • wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- hicle in the shade using mopar 威 car wash or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with clear water. • if insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu- lated on your vehicle, use mopar 威 super kleen bug and tar remover...

  • Page 380

    • if your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause which destroys the paint and protective coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos- sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon- sibility of the owner. • if you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, d...

  • Page 381

    • for grease stains, apply mopar 威 multi-purpose cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. • do not use any solvents or protectants on yes essen- tials 威 products. Interior care use mopar 威 total clean to clean fabric upholstery and carpetin...

  • Page 382

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

  • Page 383

    Instrument panel bezels caution! When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- hicle, read the installation instructions carefully. Some air fresheners will damage the finish of painted or decorated parts if allowed to directly contact any surface. Cleaning plastic instrument cluster lenses the...

  • Page 384

    Fuses/integrated power module (ipm) an integrated power module (ipm) is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses. A label that identifies each component may be printed on the inside of the cover. Refer to “engine compartment...

  • Page 385

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description 13 20 amp yellow pwr run/acc outlet rr 14 10 amp red iod ccn/ interior lighting 15 40 amp green rad fan relay bat- tery feed 16 15 amp lt blue ign run/acc cigar ltr/sunroof 17 10 amp red iod feed mod-wcm 18 40 amp green asd relay contact pwr feed 19 20 am...

  • Page 386

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description 29 hot car (no fuse re- quired) 30 20 amp yellow heated seats 31 10 amp red headlamp washer relay control 32 30 amp pink eng asd control feed 1 33 10 amp red abs mod/j1962 conn/pcm cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description 34 30 amp pink abs valve feed...

  • Page 387

    Caution! • when installing the ipm cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the ipm, and possibly result in an electrical system failure. • when replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having ...

  • Page 388

    Lights bulbs — exterior bulb no. Low beam/high beam headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . H13 front park/turn signal/side marker light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157ak or 3157a front fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9145 center high mounted stop light (chmsl) . . . ....

  • Page 389

    2. Reach into engine compartment and pull red lock out at connector. 3. Remove the green connector from the back of the bulb by pulling straight back. Releasing red lock tab releasing connector maintaining your vehicle 387 7.

  • Page 390

    4. Twist the bulb to the left and pull outward from assembly. Note: these are halogen bulbs. Take care not to touch the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingers could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb life. Twisting bulb from socket removing halogen bulb from assembly 388 ma...

  • Page 391

    Fog lights see your authorized dealer for replacement. Tail lights, rear turn signals and backup lights — replacement 1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail light housing. Removing push-pins push-pins removed maintaining your vehicle 389 7.

  • Page 392

    2. Grasp the tail light and pull firmly to disengage the light from the aperture panel. 3. Twist and remove socket from the lightl. Pulling lamp from body removing socket and bulb 390 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 393

    4. Remove bulb from socket and replace. License lights 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the light from the liftgate. Removing bulb from socket prying lamp from liftgate maintaining your vehicle 391 7.

  • Page 394

    2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull the bulb from the socket. Center high-mounted stoplight light is an led assembly. See your authorized dealer for replacement. Removing socket from lamp removing bulb from socket 392 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 395

    Auxiliary off-road light 1. Remove the three screws attaching the lens to the housing. 2. Unlatch the wire clasp securing the bulb into the housing and rotate it into the position shown. Lens removal releasing the bulb maintaining your vehicle 393 7.

  • Page 396

    3. Disconnect the bulb from the light harness to replace the bulb. Disconnecting bulb 394 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 397

    Fluids and capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) 13.5 gal 51.0 l engine oil-with filter all gasoline engines (use api certified sae 5w-20 engine oil) 4.5 qts 4.26 l cooling system * mopar 威 antifreeze/coolant 5 year/100,000 miles formula), or equivalent. 7.2 qts 6.8 l * includes heater and coola...

  • Page 398

    Fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts engine component fluids, lubricants and genuine parts engine coolant mopar 威 antifreeze/coolant 5 year/100,000 mile formula hoat (hybrid or- ganic additive technology) or equivalent. Engine oil use api certified sae 5w-20 engine oil. Refer to your engine oil fil...

  • Page 399

    Chassis component fluids, lubricants and genuine parts automatic transaxle (cvt) fluid mopar 威 cvtf + 4 manual transaxle fluid mopar 威 atf+4 ms9602 rear drive assembly (rda) mopar 威 gear & axle lubricant sae 80w-90 api gl 5 or equivalent non- synthetic product. Power transfer unit (ptu) mopar 威 gear...

  • Page 401: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 emissions control system maintenance . . . . . . . 400 䡵 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 ▫ required maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . . 403 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s.

  • Page 402

    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 emissions con- trol system. These, and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done...

  • Page 403

    Note: • the oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil if it has been six months since your last oil change and even if the oil change indicator message is not illuminated. • change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle o...

  • Page 404

    Once a month • check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. • inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required. • check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission and add as needed. • check all lights and other ele...

  • Page 405

    Required maintenance intervals perform maintenance every (where time and mile- age 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 tires. 6,000 10 000 6 if using your vehicle for dusty...

  • Page 406

    Perform maintenance every (where time and mile- age are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) maintenance items miles kilometers or months change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, deliver...

  • Page 407

    † this maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. 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 ab...

  • Page 409: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 ▫ prepare for the appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 ▫ be reasonable with requests...

  • Page 410

    䡵 publication order forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 ▫ treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 411

    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 412

    High quality service. The manufacturer’s authorized deal- ers have the facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager firs...

  • Page 413

    In mexico contact: av. Prolongacion paseo de la reforma, 1240 sante fe c.P. 05109 mexico, d. F. In mexico city: 5081-4568 outside mexico city: 1-800-505-1300 customer assistance for the hearing or speech impaired (tdd/tty) to assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has insta...

  • Page 414

    Contract, and you require service after the manufactur- er’s new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to the contract documents, and contact the person listed in those documents. We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer has al...

  • Page 415

    Mopar 姞 parts mopar 威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from an authorized dealer. They will help keep the vehicle operating at its best. Reporting safety defects in the 50 united states and washington, d.C. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a cras...

  • Page 416

    Publication order forms to order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, mas- tercard, american express, and discover orders are ac- cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form. Note: a street address is required wh...

  • Page 417

    Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (u.S.) • 1–800–387–1143 (canada) or visit us on the worldwide web at: • www.Techauthority.Com department of transportation uniform tire quality grades the following tire grading categories were established by the national highway traffic safety administration. The...

  • Page 418

    Warning! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. Temperature grades the temperature grades are a (the highest), b, and c, representing the tire’s resistan...

  • Page 419: Index

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  • Page 420

    Abs (anti-lock brake system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 367 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 additives, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 421

    Ball joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 keyless transmitter replacement (rke) . . . . . . . 24 belts, drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 body mechanism lubricati...

  • Page 422

    Caution, exhaust gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 cd (compact disc) player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195,203 cd (compact disc) player maintenance . . . . . . . . 226 cellular phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82,226 center high mounted stop light . . . . . ....

  • Page 423

    Pressure cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 selection of coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . 366 corrosion protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 crankcase emission control system . . . . . . . . . . 358 cruise light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 424

    Electronic stability program (esp) . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 electronic vehicle information center (evic) . . . . 183 emergency, in case of jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 towing . . . . . . ....

  • Page 425

    Fluid, brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 fluid capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395 fluid leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 fluid level checks automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 fl...

  • Page 426

    Gasoline, reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 gauges coolant temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 tachometer . . . . . . ....

  • Page 427

    Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 instrument panel and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 instrument panel cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 instrument panel lens cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 integrated power module (fuses) . . . . . ....

  • Page 428

    Daytime running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 dimmer switch, headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 electronic stability program (esp) indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139,142 engine temperature warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 fog . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 429

    Malfunction indicator light (check engine) . . 181,350 manual, service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239,242,374 downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 fluid level check . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 430

    Materials added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354,395 synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 oil pressure light . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 431

    Programmable electronic features . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 programming transmitters (remote keyless entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 radial ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 radio broadcast signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 radio, navi...

  • Page 432

    Safety checks inside vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 safety checks outside vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 safety defects, reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 safety information, tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 safety tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 433

    Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195,197,205,218 settings, personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 shift speeds, manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 shoulder belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 side airbag . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 434

    Tether anchor, child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 theft alarm (security alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 theft system (security alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 tie down hooks, cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 tilt steering column . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 435

    Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 towing assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 traction . . . . . . ...

  • Page 436

    Unleaded gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 vacuum/vapor harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 variance, compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 vehicle identification number (...

  • Page 437

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

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    Patriot o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2 0 0 8 2 0 0 8 p a tr io t 81-326-0812 third edition printed in u.S.A..