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Jeep 2009 Patriot Owner's Manual

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    Patriot 2009 owner’s manual 2009 p a trio t chrysler llc 81-326-0912 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 there- fore. Driving and alcohol drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can b...

  • 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ▫ key-in-ignition reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 䡵 s...

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    ▫ remote key unlock, driver door/all first press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ▫ illuminated approach — if equipped . . . . . . . 22 ▫ to lock the doors and liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ▫ sound horn with remote key lock . . . . . . . . 22 ▫ flash lights with rem...

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    ▫ enhanced driver seat belt reminder system (beltalert 威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 ▫ seat belt extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 ▫ seat belts and pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . 48 ▫ driver and front passenger supplemental restraint system (srs)...

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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 automatic transmission — if...

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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 switch cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ...

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    Caution! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Manual transmission 1. Turn the ignition switch to the acc (accessory) position. 2. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the loc...

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    Locking doors with the key you can insert the key with either side up. To lock the door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn the key to the left. Refer to “body lubrication” under “maintenance procedures” in section 7. Key-in-ignition reminder opening the driver’s door when the key i...

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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, o...

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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 ign...

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    Note: if a programmed key is lost, see your authorized dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an authorized dealer at the time of s...

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    3. The vehicle security light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for approximately 16 seconds. This shows that the system is arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the ignition switch is turned on, or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the vehicle security alarm wil...

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    Note: the line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. To unlock the doors and liftgate press and release the unlock button on the rke transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to ack...

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    2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the lock/unlock buttons on the rke transmitter with the ignition switch in the lock position and the key removed. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting....

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    • for vehicles not equipped with the evic, perform the following steps: 1. Press the lock button on a programmed rke trans- mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 sec- onds. Then, press the panic button while still holding the lock button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. T...

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    3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the lock/unlock buttons on the rke transmitter with the ignition switch in the lock position and the key removed. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. Note: pressing the lock button on the rke...

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    2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If your rke transmitte...

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    2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. To reassemble the rke transmitter case, snap the two halves together. Note: if the rke transmitter is equipped...

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    Warning! (continued) • when leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle. Do not leave unattended children in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe per- sonal injuries and death. Caution! A...

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    Automatic door locks — if equipped the doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if all of the following conditions are met: 1. The auto lock feature is enabled. 2. The transmission is in gear. 3. All doors are closed. 4. The throttle is pressed. 5. The vehicle speed is above 1...

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    5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. Note: • if you do not hear the chime it means that the system did not enter the programming mode and you will need to repeat the procedure. • use the automatic unlock doors on exit feature in accordance with local laws...

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    Note: • if you do not hear the chime it means that the system did not enter the programming mode and you will need to repeat the procedure. • use the automatic unlock doors on exit feature in accordance with local laws. Automatic unlock doors on exit programming the automatic unlock doors on exit fe...

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    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 position. Child-protection door lock location child-protection door lock function things to know before starting your vehicle 31 2.

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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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    Controls on each passenger door trim panel, which oper- ate the passenger door windows. The window controls will operate when the ignition switch is in the on or acc position. Note: • for vehicles not equipped with the electronic vehicle information center (evic), the power window switches will rema...

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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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    Note: • in the event of a power malfunction, or the rke transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the liftgate lock cylinder and turn to the right (manual lock models only). Using the liftgate handle, pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. • although the liftgate has no inside release m...

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    Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather. Occupant restraints some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems...

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    Ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. Lap/shoulder belts all the seats in your vehicle are equipped with lap/ shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or ...

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    Warning! (continued) • wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas- sengers safe, too. • two ...

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    3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” 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 bel...

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    Warning! (continued) • a belt that is worn under your arm is very danger- ous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the belt over...

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

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    Adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage in the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Push the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that fits you best. As a guide, if you are shorter tha...

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    2. Grasp the mini-latch plate and pull the belt over the seat. 3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the right head restraint. Mini-latch stowage routing the rear center shoulder belt things to know before starting your vehicle 43 2.

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    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 around your lap. 6. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the la...

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    On the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. 8. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in t...

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    Slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully. Insert the mini-latch plate into the slot provided in the trim panel. Seat belt pretensioners the seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to automatically remove a...

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    Beltalert 威 can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps: note: the following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the on or start position. Chrysler llc does not recommend deactivating the enhanced warning system (be...

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    Warning! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when not needed. Seat belts and pregnant women we r...

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    Note: the front airbags are certified to the federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment. The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity. This vehicle may also be equipped with side ...

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    Note: airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment. 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 func...

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    Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the instrument panel knee impact bolsters to provide im- proved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side curtain airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types of...

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    5. If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded, move the seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child restraint (refer to information on child restraint in this section). 6. You should read the instructions provided with your child...

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    Airbag system components the airbag system consists of the following: • occupant restraint controller (orc) • side remote acceleration sensors (if equipped) • airbag warning light • driver airbag • front passenger airbag • supplemental side curtain airbags above side win- dows (if equipped) • steeri...

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    • the orc also turns on the airbag warning light in the instrument panel for six to eight seconds as a self-check when the ignition is first turned on. After the self-check, the airbag warning light will turn off. If the orc detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the airbag war...

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    • the side impact srs side curtain airbag is designed to activate only in certain side collisions. When the orc (with side impact option) detects a collision requiring the side curtain airbag to inflate, it signals the inflators on the crash side of the vehicle. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generat...

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    However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately. • as the airbags deflate, you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation....

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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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    Upon request. General data that does not identify par- ticular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorpo- ration in aggregate crash databases, such as those main- tained by the u.S. Government and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a particular drive...

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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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    • buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufacturer’s directions. • when your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Don’t leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or collision, it could strike the o...

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    The vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the center position. If your child restraints are not latch-compatible, you can only install the child restraints using the vehicle’s seat belts. Please refer to installing the child restraint system for t...

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    Note: when using the latch attaching system to install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out of reach of children. It is recommended that before installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked be...

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    Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we have described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc- tions that come with the child restraint system. Note: if your child restraint seat is not latch com- patible, install the restraint using the vehicle seat belts. Warning! An incorrectly...

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    • if the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back. Transporting pets airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about an...

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

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    Airbag warning light the light should come on and remain on for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned on. If the led is not lit during starting, have it checked. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authoriz...

  • Page 73: Contents

    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 ▫ inside day/night mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 ▫ automatic dimming inside mirror — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 ▫ outside m...

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    䡵 voice recognition system (vr) — if equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 ▫ voice recognition system (vr) operation . . . 109 ▫ commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 ▫ voice training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 䡵 seats . ....

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    ▫ map/reading lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 䡵 windshield wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . 130 ▫ windshield wiper operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 ▫ intermittent wiper system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 ▫ windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 ▫ m...

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    ▫ closing the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 ▫ pinch protect feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 ▫ pinch protect override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 ▫ venting sunroof — express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 ▫ sunshade operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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

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    Automatic dimming inside mirror — if equipped this mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activa...

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    Outside mirror — driver’s side adjust the flat (drivers 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 (passengers side) outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane ...

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    Warning! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distan...

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    Power mirrors — if equipped the power mirror controls are located on the drivers door trim panel. 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 mir...

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    Warning! Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a ...

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    Hands-free communication (uconnect 姞 ) — if equipped note: the sales code rer and reu radios contain an integrated hands-free communication (uconnect 威) system. Refer to your “navigation user’s manual” for uconnect 威 system operating instructions for these ra- dios. Radio sales code can be located o...

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    Uconnect 威 features bluetooth威 technology - the global standard that enables different electronic devices to con- nect to each other without wires or a docking station, so uconnect 威 works no matter where you stow your cellu- lar phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone ...

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    The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the uconnect 威 system such as ⬙cell⬙ or caller id on certain radios. Operation voice commands can be used to operate the uconnect 威 system and to navigate through the uconnect 威 menu structure. Voice commands are required after most uconnect 威 s...

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    To activate the uconnect 威 system from idle, simply press the phone button and follow the audible prompts for directions. All uconnect 威 system sessions begin with a press of the phone button on the radio control head. Cancel command at any prompt, after the beep, you can say ⬙cancel⬙ and you will b...

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    • you will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between one and seven, with one being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your uconnect 威 system. However, at any given time, only one cellular phone can be in use, connected to your uconnect 威 system...

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    Or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a name in the phonebook, refer to ⬙add names to your uconnect 威 phonebook,⬙ in the phonebook. • the uconnect威 system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number, which may appear in the display of certain radios. Add names to your...

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    Phonebook download – automatic phonebook transfer from mobile phone if equipped and specifically supported by your phone, uconnect 威 automatically downloads names (text names) and number entries from the mobile phone’s phonebook. Specific bluetooth 威 phones with phone book access profile may support...

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    Phonebook download — single entry if equipped and supported by your phone, uconnect 威 allows the user to download entries from their phone via bluetooth 威. To use this feature, press the phone button and say “phonebook download.” the system prompts, “ready to accept “v” card entry via bluetooth 威…” ...

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    • you will then be asked for the name of the phonebook entry that you wish to edit. • next, choose the number designation (home, work, mobile, or pager) that you wish to edit. • when prompted, recite the new phone number for the phonebook entry that you are editing. After you are finished editing an...

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    • after you enter the name, the uconnect威 system will ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, work, mobile, pager, or all. Say the designation you wish to delete. • note that only the phonebook entry in the current language is deleted. • automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be d...

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    • the uconnect威 system will then prompt you as to the number designation you wish to call. • the selected number will be dialed. Phone call features the following features can be accessed through the uconnect 威 system if the feature(s) are available on your cellular service plan. For example, if you...

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    Making a second call while current call is in progress to make a second call while you are currently on a call, press the voice recognition button and say ⬙dial⬙ or ⬙call⬙ followed by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is in pro...

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    Call termination to end a call in progress, momentarily press the phone button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call. If the active call is terminated by the far end, a call on hold may not become active automatically. This is ...

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    Uconnect 姞 system features language selection to change the language that the uconnect 威 system is using: • press the phone button to begin. • after the ⬙ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to english, espanol, or francais. • continue to follow the s...

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    Note: • the emergency number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the u.S. And canada and 060 for mexico). The number dialed may not be applicable with the available cellular service and area. • if supported, this number may be programmable on some systems. To do th...

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    Note: • the towing assistance number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- 2069 for the u.S., 1-877-213-4525 for canada, 55-14- 3454 for mexico city and 1-800-712-3040 for outside mexico city in mexico). • if supported, this number may be programmable on some syst...

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    Or sequence of numbers, followed by ⬙send,⬙ is also to be used for navigating through an automated customer service center menu structure, and to leave a number on a pager. You can also send stored uconnect 威 phonebook entries as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager entries. To use...

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    • after the ⬙ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙setup confirmations.⬙ the uconnect威 system will play the current confirmation prompt status and you will be given the choice to change it. Phone and network status indicators if available on the radio and/or on a premium display such as the ins...

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    In order to un-mute the uconnect 威 system: • press the voice recognition button. • following the beep, say ⬙mute off.⬙ advanced phone connectivity transfer call to and from cellular phone the uconnect 威 system allows ongoing calls to be trans- ferred from your cellular phone to the uconnect 威 system...

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    Select another cellular phone this feature allows you to select and start using another phone paired with the uconnect 威 system. • press the phone button to begin. • after the ⬙ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙setup select phone⬙ and follow the prompts. • you can also press the voice recog...

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    Voice training for users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers, the uconnect 威 system voice training feature may be used. To enter this training mode, follow one of the two following proce- dures: from outside the uconnect 威 mode (e.G., from radio mode...

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    • performance is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • even though the system is designed for users speaking in north american english, french, and spanish ac- cents,...

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    • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather conditions, and • operation from the driver’s seat. • performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and not the uconnect 威 system. • echo at the far end can someti...

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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...

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    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...

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    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: • changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment....

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    When you press the vr hard-key, you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. Note: if you do not say a command within a few seconds, the system will present you with a list of options. If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the vr hard-key, listen ...

  • Page 113

    Commands the voice recognition system understands two types of commands. Universal commands are available at all times. Local commands are available if the supported radio mode is active. Changing the volume 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the vr hard-key. 2. Say a command (e.G., “help”). 3. Use the...

  • Page 114

    Radio fm to switch to the fm band say “fm” or “radio fm”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “frequency” (to change the frequency) • “next station” (to select the next station) • “previous station” (to select the previous station) • “radio menu” (to switch to the radio menu) • “main...

  • Page 115

    Memo to switch to the voice recorder mode say “memo”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “new memo” (to record a new memo) — during the recording you may press the vr hard-key to stop recording. You proceed by saying one of the following commands: − “save” (to save the memo) − “cont...

  • Page 116

    Voice training for users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers, the uconnect 威 system voice training feature may be used. 1. Press the vr hard-key, say “system setup” and once you are in that menu then say “voice training.” this will train your own voi...

  • Page 117

    Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. 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 ...

  • Page 118

    Manual lumbar — if equipped the lumbar adjustment handle is located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. To increase or decrease support, rotate the handle up or down. Driver’s seatback recline to recline: 1. Lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back to the desired position and re...

  • Page 119

    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 120

    After turning the ignition on, you can choose from high, low, or off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for high, one for low, and none for off. Press the switch once to select high-level heat- ing. Press the s...

  • Page 121

    Fold-flat front passenger seat to fold the front passenger seat, lift the recliner handle to the full upward position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the seat cushion. Fold-flat front passenger seat handle front passenger seat folded flat understanding the features of your vehicle 11...

  • Page 122

    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. Reclining rear seat — if equipped for additional comfort, pull the strap forward just enough to release the seatback latch. Then push the seatback...

  • Page 123

    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. • ...

  • Page 124

    2. 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 in...

  • Page 125

    Lights multifunction lever the multifunction 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 multifunction lever is located on the left side of the ste...

  • Page 126

    To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, rotate the center portion of the multifunction lever up or down. Lights-on reminder if the headlights or parking lights are left on after the ignition is turned off, a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened. Fog ...

  • Page 127

    Note: the fog lights will only operate with the head- lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights. 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, t...

  • Page 128

    Turn signals move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to 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 ...

  • Page 129

    Flash-to-pass you can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction 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 lever is held in the flash-to- pass position for more ...

  • Page 130

    The auxiliary off-road lights can be turned on when off-road conditions require additional lighting. To turn the auxiliary off-road light on, turn on the high beam headlights and press the top of the switch. To turn off the auxiliary off-road lights press the bottom of the switch. Note: the high bea...

  • Page 131

    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 the se...

  • Page 132

    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 130 understanding the features of ...

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    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 134

    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 135

    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 136

    Electronic speed control — if equipped when engaged, electronic speed control takes over accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The electronic speed control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel. To activate push the on/off button. The cruise indicator in t...

  • Page 137

    Note: the vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pressing the set lever. 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 wit...

  • Page 138

    Manual transaxle depressing the clutch pedal will disengage the speed control. A slight increase in engine rpm before the speed control disengages is normal. Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles may need to be shifted into a lower gear to climb hills without speed loss. Warning! Electronic speed...

  • Page 139

    The homelink 威 buttons that are located in the headliner or 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 transceiv...

  • Page 140

    Programming homelink 姞 before you begin if you have not trained any of the homelink 威 buttons, erase all channels before you begin training. To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes. It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-h...

  • Page 141

    • after training a homelink威 channel, if the garage door does not operate with homelink 威 and the ga- rage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the garage door opener may have a rolling code. If so, proceed to the heading “programming a rolling code system.” 4. Press and hold the just-trained ho...

  • Page 142

    6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “training” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. Note: there are 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the “learn” button has been pressed. 7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed homelink 威 button twice ...

  • Page 143

    Has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully trained. If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in at this time. Then proceed with step 4 under “programming homelink 威” earlier in this section. Using homelink 姞 to oper...

  • Page 144

    Troubleshooting tips if you are having trouble programming homelink 威, here are some of the most common solutions: • replace the battery in the original transmitter. • press the “learn” button on the garage door opener to complete the training for a rolling code. • did you unplug the device for trai...

  • Page 145

    Power sunroof — if equipped the power sunroof switch is located in the reading light. 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. ...

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    Opening the sunroof manual mode to open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rearward to full open. Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial open condition until the switch is pushed and held rearward again. Express mode press the switch rearward an...

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    Pinch protect override if a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing, press the switch forward and hold for two seconds after the reversal occurs. This allows the sunroof to move towards the close position. Note: pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed. Venting sunroof...

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    Sunroof maintenance use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. Ignition off operation the sunroof will also operate up to 45 seconds after the ignition has been turned off. The sunroof operation will be canceled if either of the front doors are opened during the 45 se...

  • Page 149

    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. C...

  • Page 150

    Power inverter — if equipped a 115-volt (150-watt) ac power inverter is located on the rear of the center console for added convenience. The power inverter can be used to power cell phones, elec- tronics and other low power devices. Note: due to built-in overload protection, the power outlet will sh...

  • Page 151

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

  • Page 152

    Cupholders your vehicle is equipped with four cupholders. There are two cupholders located in the front. There are also two cupholders located in the back for the rear passengers. Front cupholders rear cupholders 150 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    Storage glove compartment and storage bin located on the passenger side of the instrument panel are an upper storage bin and a lower glove compartment. To open the lower glove compartment, pull outward on the release handle. 1 — upper storage bin 2 — lower glove compartment glove compartment underst...

  • Page 154

    Door storage — if equipped the interior door panels are equipped with upper and lower storage areas. Front door storage rear door storage 152 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    Console features the floor console contains both an upper and lower storage compartment. To open the upper storage compartment, push inward on the upper handle to unlatch the upper lid and lift the upper lid. To open the lower storage compartment, lift upward on the lower handle to unlatch the lower...

  • Page 156

    Warning! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cell phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distrac- tion, resulting in death or injury. C...

  • Page 157

    To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Cargo cover — if equipped the cargo area trim panels include two notches for mounting the available tonneau cover that accommo- dates the reclining rear seat. Warning! In an accident a cargo ...

  • Page 158

    Removable load floor the cargo area load floor is removable and can be washed with mild soap and water. Cargo tie-down loops there are four d-rings installed in the cargo area for securing cargo. Warning! • cargo tie-down loops are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or ...

  • Page 159

    Warning! (continued) • place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to sway. • do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback. This could impair visibility or be...

  • Page 160

    Activate the wiper. The rear wiper operates in an inter- mittent mode only. Rotating the center of the switch all the way forward will turn on the wash function. The wash pump will continue to operate as long as the button is pressed. Upon release, the wipers will cycle two times before returning to...

  • Page 161

    Operation, press the button a second time. To prevent excessive battery drain, use the defroster only when the engine is operating. 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...

  • Page 162

    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 163: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 䡵 instrument cluster – premium . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 䡵 instrument cluster descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 䡵 electronic vehicle information center (evic) — if equipped. . . . . ...

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    䡵 sales code req — am/fm stereo radio and 6–disc cd/dvd changer (mp3/wma aux jack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 ▫ operating instructions - radio mode . . . . . . . 190 ▫ operation instructions - (disc mode for cd and mp3/wma audio play, dvd-video) . . . 198 ▫ notes on playing mp3/wma file...

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    ▫ operation instructions — cd mode for cd and mp3 audio play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 ▫ notes on playing mp3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 ▫ list button (cd mode for mp3 play) . . . . . . 228 ▫ info button (cd mode for mp3 play) . . . . . . 228 䡵 universal consumer interface (uc...

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    䡵 remote sound system controls — if equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 ▫ radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 ▫ cd player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 䡵 cd/dvd maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 䡵 rad...

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    Instrument panel features 1 - air outlet 5 - storage bin 9 - heated seat switch – if equipped 2 - demisters 6 - glove compartment 10 - hazard warning flasher 3 - instrument cluster 7 - climate controls 11 - esp off switch – if equipped 4 - radio 8 - power outlet 12 - heated seat switch – if equipped...

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    Instrument cluster – premium 166 understanding your instrument panel.

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    Instrument cluster descriptions 1. Fuel gauge/fuel door reminder 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. Charging system light this ...

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    4. Oil pressure warning light this light indicates low engine oil pressure. The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns on...

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    10. Anti-lock brake (abs) light — if equipped this light monitors the anti-lock brake system (abs). The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the on position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the abs light remains on or turns on while driving, it indicates that the a...

  • Page 172

    13. Engine temperature warning light this light warns of an overheated engine condi- tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- proaches h , this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold. Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to pass h ,...

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

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    The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the on position. Note: this light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. 15. Transmission temperature warning light during sustained high speed driving o...

  • Page 175

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

  • Page 176

    Has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) as an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) that illum...

  • Page 177

    Tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement 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 warning have been established for the tire size equipped...

  • Page 178

    Replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after the service so that the correct mileage can be determined. Change oil message your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “change oil” message will flash in the instrument cluster odometer for approxim...

  • Page 179

    The key is in the on/run position before engine start. If the light does not come on when turning the key from off to on/run, have the condition checked promptly. Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the light after engine start. The vehicle ...

  • Page 180

    Lamp” comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in either the esp or the bas system. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see an authorized dealer as soon as...

  • Page 181

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

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    When the appropriate conditions exist, the evic displays the following messages: • turn signal on (with a continuous warning chime after one mile traveled) • left front turn signal light out (with a single chime) • left rear turn signal light out (with a single chime) • right front turn signal light...

  • Page 183

    Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the on/run position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the trip odometer button on the instrument cluster. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maint...

  • Page 184

    • 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...

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    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 186

    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 187

    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 188

    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 189

    Note: magnetic and battery powered devices, (such as cell phones, ipod’s, radar detectors, pda’s and laptops) should be kept away from the top of the instrument panel. This is where the compass module is located and such devices may interfere and cause false compass readings. To set the variance wit...

  • Page 190

    Compass calibration if the compass appears erratic or inaccurate, and the variance has been properly set, you may wish to manu- ally recalibrate the compass. To manually calibrate the compass: 1. Start the engine and leave the transmission in the park position. 2. Press and release the evic button (...

  • Page 191

    Electronic digital clock the clock and radio each use the display panel built into the radio. A digital readout shows the frequency and/or time in hours and minutes (depending on your radio model), whenever the ignition switch is in the on or acc position. When the ignition switch is in the off posi...

  • Page 192

    Sales code req — am/fm stereo radio and 6–disc cd/dvd changer (mp3/wma aux jack) note: the radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating instructions - radio mode note: the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operate the radio. Power switch/vo...

  • Page 193

    Seek buttons press and release the seek buttons to search for the next listenable station in am/fm mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations wit...

  • Page 194

    Clock setting procedure 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side tune/ scroll control knob. 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side tune/ scroll control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the mi...

  • Page 195

    Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob a second time and mid will display. Turn the tune/scroll control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range tones. Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob a third time and treble will display. Turn the tune/scroll control knob to the rig...

  • Page 196

    Program type 16-digit character display classic rock cls rock college college country country foreign language language information inform jazz jazz news news nostalgia nostalga oldies oldies personality persnlty public public rhythm and blues r & b religious music rel musc religious talk rel talk r...

  • Page 197

    Setup button pressing the setup button allows you to select between the following items: note: turn the tune/scroll control knob to scroll through the entries. Push the audio/select button to select an entry and make changes. • dvd enter - when the disc is in dvd menu mode, selecting dvd enter will ...

  • Page 198

    • ves™ power - allows you to turn ves™ on and off (if equipped). • ves™ lock - locks out rear ves™ remote controls (if equipped). • ves™ ch1/ch2 - allows the user to change the mode of either the ir1 or ir2 wireless headphones by pressing the audio/select button (if equipped). • set home clock - pre...

  • Page 199

    Subtitle language — if equipped selecting this item allows you to choose a default subtitle language (effective only if the language is supported by the disc). You can select a language not listed by scrolling down and selecting ⬙other.⬙ enter the country code using the tune/scroll control knob to s...

  • Page 200

    And press and release that button. If a button is not 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: p...

  • Page 201

    Caution! The radio may shut down during extremely hot conditions. When this occurs, the radio will indicate “disc hot” and shut off until a safe temperature is reached. This shutdown is necessary to protect the optics of the dvd player and other radio internal components. Note: the ignition switch m...

  • Page 202

    Press and hold the eject button for five seconds and all cds will be ejected from the radio. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition off. Seek button (cd mode) press the right seek button for the next selection on the cd. Press the left seek button to return to the beginning of the curre...

  • Page 203

    Supported medium formats (file systems) the medium formats supported by the radio are iso 9660 level 1 and level 2 and includes the joliet extension. When reading discs recorded using formats other than iso 9660 level 1 and level 2, the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play...

  • Page 204

    When using the mp3/wma encoder to compress audio data to an mp3/wma file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported. In addition, variable bit rates (vbr) are also supported. The majority of mp3/wma files use a 44.1 khz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or vbr bi...

  • Page 205

    • number of files and folders - loading times will increase with more files and folders to increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use cd-r media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the “disc at once” option before writing to the disc. List button (disc...

  • Page 206

    Pressing the aux button will change the mode to auxil- iary device if the aux jack is connected. Note: the aux device must be turned on and the device’s volume set to the proper level. If the aux audio is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the aux audio sounds distorted, turn the devic...

  • Page 207

    Operating instructions - hands-free phone (uconnect 威) (if equipped) refer to “hands-free communication (uconnect 威)” in section 3. Operating instructions - satellite radio mode (if equipped) refer to “satellite radio” in this section. Operating instructions - video entertainment system (ves)™ (if e...

  • Page 208

    The ren and rer multimedia systems contain a radio, cd/dvd player, usb port, and a 30-gigabyte hard drive (hdd). Sirius satellite radio is optional. The 6.5 in (16.5 cm) touch screen allows for easy menu selection. The rer radio also contains a global positioning system (gps)-based navigation system...

  • Page 209

    4. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the word “hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis- played. To move the hour backward, touch the screen where the word “hour” with the arrow pointing down- ward is displayed. 5. To move the minute forward, touch the screen where the word “min” w...

  • Page 210

    Touch the screen where the words “show time if radio is off” are displayed to change the current setting. Changing the time zone 1. Turn on the multimedia system. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. Touch the screen where the words “s...

  • Page 211

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

  • Page 212

    4. Adjust the minutes using the right side tune/ scroll control knob. Press the tune/scroll control knob to save time change. 5. To exit, press any button/knob, or wait five seconds. Rw/ff pressing the rw (rewind) or ff (fast forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the ...

  • Page 213

    Am/fm button press the buttons to select either am or fm mode. Set/rnd button — to set the pushbutton memory when you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the set/rnd button. The symbol set 1 will now show in the display window. Select the button (1 to 6) you w...

  • Page 214

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

  • Page 215

    Eject button - ejecting a cd press the eject button to eject the cd. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the cd is not removed, the radio will reinsert the cd but will not play it. A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition off. Note: ...

  • Page 216

    Set/rnd button (random play button) 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 right seek button to move to the next ran- domly selected track. Press the ...

  • Page 217

    • maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- character extension) • level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- character extension) multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations...

  • Page 218

    Id3 tag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for version 1 id3 tags. Id3 version 2 is not supported by the radios. 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 f...

  • Page 219

    Note: the aux device must be turned on and the device’s volume set to proper level. If the aux audio is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the aux audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down. Time button (auxiliary mode) press this button to change the display to time of day....

  • Page 220

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

  • Page 221

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

  • Page 222

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

  • Page 223

    Music type button pressing this button once will turn on the music type mode for five seconds. Pressing the music type button or turning the tune/scroll control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se- lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast music type inf...

  • Page 224

    Program type 16-digit character display sports sports talk talk top 40 top 40 weather weather by pressing the seek button when the music type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected music type name. The music type function only operates when in...

  • Page 225

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

  • Page 226

    If you insert a disc with the ignition on and the radio on, the unit will switch from radio to cd mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the disc number, the track number, and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. Caution! • this ...

  • Page 227

    Time button press this button to change the display from a large cd playing time display to a small cd playing time display. Rw/ff press the rw button to stop the cd at the beginning of the current cd track/title. Press and hold ff (fast forward) and the cd player will begin to fast forward until ff...

  • Page 228

    Supported medium formats (file systems) the medium formats supported by the radio are iso 9660 level 1 and level 2 and includes the joliet extension. When reading discs recorded using formats other than iso 9660 level 1 and level 2, the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play...

  • Page 229

    Supported mp3 file formats the radio will recognize only files with the *.Mp3 exten- sion as mp3 files. Non-mp3 files named with the *.Mp3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid mp3 and will not play the file. When using the mp3 encoder to co...

  • Page 230

    Loading times for playback of mp3 files may be affected by the following: • media - cd-rw media may take longer to load than cd-r media • medium formats - multisession discs may take longer to load than non-multisession discs • number of files and folders - loading times will increase with more file...

  • Page 231

    Operation instructions - auxiliary mode the auxiliary (aux) jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an mp3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. Pressing the aux but...

  • Page 232

    Uci supports mini, 4g, photo, nano, 5g ipod 威 and iphone 威 devices. Some ipod威 software versions may not fully support the uci features. Please visit apple’s website for software updates. Note: • if the radio has a usb port, connecting an ipod威 to this port does not play the media. For playing an ip...

  • Page 233

    • the ipod威 can be controlled using the radio buttons to play, browse, and list the ipod 威 contents. • the ipod威 battery charges when plugged into the uci connector. Controlling the ipod 姞 using radio buttons to get into the uci (ipod 威) mode and access a connected ipod 威, press the ‘aux’ button on ...

  • Page 234

    • use the seek and seek >> buttons to jump to the previous or next track. If the seek button is pressed during the first two seconds of the track, it will jump to the previous track in the list, if you press this button at any other time in the track it will jump to the beginning of the track. If yo...

  • Page 235

    • turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclock- wise (backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying the track detail on the radio display. Once you have the track to be played highlighted on the radio display, press the tune control knob to select and start playing the track. Turning the tune c...

  • Page 236

    The same steps to go to the desired track in that list. Not all ipod 威 sub-menu levels are available on this system. • music type button: the music type button is another shortcut button to the genre listing on your ipod 威. Caution! • leaving the ipod威 (or any supported device) any- where in the veh...

  • Page 237

    System activation sirius satellite radio service is pre-activated and you may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory-installed satellite radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel- come kit that contains general information, includi...

  • Page 238

    Next, turn the knob surrounding the joystick in the center of the radio to scroll to subscription, and then press and release the joystick. All of the esns that apply to your vehicle will display. Selecting satellite mode press the sat button until ⬙sat⬙ appears in the display. A cd may remain in th...

  • Page 239

    Seek buttons press and release the seek buttons to search for the next channel in satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new channel until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass channels without st...

  • Page 240

    Music type button — except reu radio pressing this button once will turn on the music type mode for five seconds. Pressing the music type button or turning the tune/scroll control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se- lected. Toggle the music type button again to sele...

  • Page 241

    Set button – to set the pushbutton memory when you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the set button. The symbol set 1 will now show in the display window. Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel and press and release that button. If a butt...

  • Page 242

    Remote sound system controls — if equipped the remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. The right-hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center. Pressing the top of the switch will increa...

  • Page 243

    The button located in the center of the left-hand control will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- grammed in the radio preset pushbuttons. Cd player press the top of the switch once to go to the next track on the cd. Press the bottom of the switch once to go to the beginning of the c...

  • Page 244

    Note: if you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged (i.E. Scratched, reflective coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have theft protection encoding. Try a known good disc before considering disc player service. Radio operation and cellu...

  • Page 245

    The air conditioning system of your vehicle contains r-134a, a refrigerant that does not deplete the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere. The controls are as follows: mode control (air direction) the mode control allows you to choose from several patterns of air distribution as identified by the sym...

  • Page 246

    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 through the floor outlets and side window demister outlets with a sm...

  • Page 247

    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 248

    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 249

    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 250

    Operating tips 248 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 251

    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 252

    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 253: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 ▫ manual transmission — if equipped . . . . . . . 256 ▫ automatic transmission — if equipped . . . . . 256 ▫ normal starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 ▫ extremely cold weather (below...

  • Page 254

    䡵 autostick威 — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 ▫ operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 䡵 four-wheel drive operation — if equipped . . . 266 䡵 driving on slippery surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 255

    䡵 parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 䡵 brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 ▫ anti-lock brake system (abs) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 䡵 electronic brake control system . . . . . . . . . . . 292 ▫ ...

  • Page 256

    䡵 tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 䡵 snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 䡵 tire rotation recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 䡵 tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) . . . . . 319 ▫ base system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 257

    ▫ trailer and tongue weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 ▫ towing requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 ▫ towing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 䡵 recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 ▫ towing this vehicle behind a...

  • Page 258

    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 259

    Warning! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- axle cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a disc...

  • Page 260

    Caution! To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again. After starting the idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up. Manual transaxle — if equipped 5–speed manual transaxle warning! You or ...

  • Page 261

    Fully depress the clutch pedal before you shift gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly depress the accelera- tor pedal. Use each gear in numerical order, do not skip a gear. Be sure the transaxle is in 1st gear, (not 3rd), when starting from a standing position. Damage to the clutch can res...

  • Page 262

    Recommended shift speeds to use your manual transaxle for optimal fuel economy, it should be upshifted as listed in the following table. Manual transaxle recommended shift speeds units in mph (km/h) engine size accel- eration rate 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 all en- gines accel 14 (23) 23 (37) 29 (4...

  • Page 263

    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 264

    Note: if a malfunction occurs, the transaxle will not shift out of park. Battery power is required to release the brake/transmission interlock system. There is a remov- able plug in the right side of the shift lever housing that allows you to insert your finger to override the system. The key must b...

  • Page 265

    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 position. Warning! Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, ...

  • Page 266

    Reverse shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Neutral the engine may be started in this range. Drive this should be used for most driving and provides the best ratio for optimum drivability, fuel economy, and performance. Autostick 姞 — if equipped autostick 威 is a...

  • Page 267

    Autostick 威 is deactivated: • by holding the shift lever to (+) momentarily • when the shift lever is shifted out of drive • when in 6th position, touching the shift lever to the right • when heavy anti-lock brake system (abs) applica- tion is detected general information • if a ratio other than 1st...

  • Page 268

    Four-wheel drive operation — if equipped this feature provides full time, on-demand, four–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 pulling up once and releasing. T...

  • Page 269

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

  • Page 270

    Flowing/rising water warning! Do not drive on or cross a road or a path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flow- ing water can wear away the road or path’s surface and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water. Furthermore, flowing and/or rising water can carry your vehic...

  • Page 271

    Caution! (continued) • driving through standing water may cause dam- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.E., engine oil, transmission/transaxle, axle, etc.) for signs of con- tamination (i.E., fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance) after drivin...

  • Page 272

    On-road driving tips utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a narrower track to make them capable of performing in a wide variety of off-road applications. Specific design characteristics give them a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage of the higher ground clearance ...

  • Page 273

    Caution! Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials. The heat from your vehicle exhaust system could cause a fire. Warning! Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down cargo. Unsecured cargo can become projectiles in an off-road situation. When to use low (l off-road) w...

  • Page 274

    And avoid abrupt vehicle maneuvers. You want to keep a slow constant steady pace. The key is to maintain the vehicle’s momentum. Snow in heavy snow or for additional control and traction at slower speeds, activate the 4wd lock and shift the transaxle to low (l off-road) if necessary. Do not shift to...

  • Page 275

    Sand soft sand is very difficult to travel through with full tire pressure. When crossing soft sandy spots in a trail maintain your vehicle’s momentum and do not stop. The key to driving in soft sand is using the appropriate tire pressure, accelerating slowly, avoiding abrupt maneu- vers and maintai...

  • Page 276

    Forward until it makes contact with the object. Apply the throttle lightly while holding a light brake pressure and ease the vehicle up and over the object. Warning! Crossing obstacles can cause abrupt steering system loading which could cause you to loose control of your vehicle. Using a spotter th...

  • Page 277

    Vehicle’s mobility. Approach these obstacles at a 45- degree angle and let each tire go through the obstacle independently. You need to use caution when crossing large obstacles with steep sides. Do not attempt to cross any large obstacle with steep sides at an angle great enough to put the vehicle ...

  • Page 278

    And place a few rocks under the tires so the weight is off of the high point when you let the vehicle down. You can also try rocking the vehicle or winching the vehicle off the object. Caution! Winching or rocking the vehicle off hard objects increases the risk of underbody damage. Hill climbing hil...

  • Page 279

    Slightly to bring all four tires back on the ground. As you approach the crest of the hill ease off the throttle and slowly proceed over the top. If the wheels start to slip as you approach the crest of a hill, ease off the accelerator and maintain headway by turning the steering wheel no more than ...

  • Page 280

    Driving across an incline if at all possible avoid driving across an incline. If it is necessary, know your vehicle’s abilities. Driving across an incline places more weight on the down-hill wheels, which increases the possibilities of a down-hill slide or rollover. Make sure the surface has good tr...

  • Page 281

    Designated and approved. You should tread lightly and avoid damage to the environment. You should know your vehicles abilities and be able to recover it if some- thing goes wrong. You should never stop or shut a vehicle off when crossing deep water unless you ingested water into the engine air intak...

  • Page 282

    Soft bottoms the vehicle will sink in, effectively increas- ing the water level on the vehicle. Be sure to consider this when determining the depth and the ability to safely cross. Crossing puddles, pools, flooded areas or other standing water puddles, pools, flooded or other standing water areas no...

  • Page 283

    The slowest current can push the heaviest vehicle down- stream out of control if the water is deep enough to push on the large surface area of the vehicle’s body. Before you proceed determine the speed of the current, the water’s depth, approach angle, bottom condition and if there are any obstacles...

  • Page 284

    Vehicle recovery if you drive off-road, you may encounter a situation where you will need to recover your vehicle. Vehicle recovery should always be given consideration before attempting a questionable obstacle. You should never go off-road driving without the ability to recover your vehicle from a ...

  • Page 285

    Rock cycling your vehicle rock cycling your vehicle is one of the easiest, fastest and most commonly used methods. This simply involves shifting your vehicle from drive to reverse, while applying throttle after each shift. During this process, for additional traction, try turning your steering wheel...

  • Page 286

    For a safe recovery. If necessary join two tow straps together using a 1 1/2 in (4 cm) hard wood dowel. This will keep the straps from becoming knotted and is safer than using a clevis pin if the strap breaks. Next have the tow vehicle backup, leaving 2 to 3 ft (61 to 91 cm) worth of slack in the st...

  • Page 287

    • check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and sus- pension. Retighten them, if required, and torque to the values specified in the service manual. • check for accumulations of plants or brush. These things could be a fire hazard, or they ...

  • Page 288

    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 289

    Apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- rized dealer. No chemical flushes should be used in any power steering system; only the approved lubricant may be used. Warning! Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with ...

  • Page 290

    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 the parking brake before placing the shift lever in park, otherwise, the load on the automatic transaxle locking mechanism may make it diffi...

  • Page 291

    Brake system your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as standard equipment. In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for example, repeated brake applications with the engine off), the brakes will still function. How- ever, the effort required to brake the vehicle will be much gr...

  • Page 292

    Anti-lock brake system (abs) — if equipped the abs provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions. The system automatically “pumps” the brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent wheel lock-up. Warning! • pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish...

  • Page 293

    The conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the brake warning light is not on. If the abs light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the abs light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to t...

  • Page 294

    Warning! The anti-lock brake system (abs) contains sophis- ticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or high output radio transmitting equipment. This in- terference can cause possible loss of anti-lock brak- ing capability. Installation of s...

  • Page 295

    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 296

    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 297

    Warning! Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- tions and driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur. Erm cannot prevent all wheel lift or rollovers, especially those that involve leaving the roadway or striking objects or other vehicles. Only a safe, ...

  • Page 298

    Normal. When either the brake or the accelerator is released, hdc will control the vehicle back to the origi- nal set speed. Hdc is only intended for low speed off-road driving. At vehicle speeds above 31 mph (50 km/h) hdc will no longer function. If the hdc indicator light begins to flash this indi...

  • Page 299

    Esp indicator light the “esp indicator light” located in the instrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the esp system becomes active. If the “esp indicator light” begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible...

  • Page 300

    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 this “on” mode. This mode should be used for most driving situations. Esp should only be turned to “partial off” or “esp off” for specific reasons as noted bel...

  • Page 301

    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 “partial off” mode, as described above. When the vehicle speed drops below 30 mph (48 km/h) the esp system shuts off. Esp is deactivated at low vehicle speeds so that it w...

  • Page 302

    And the vehicle has been driven several miles/kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected. Note: • the “esp indicator light” and the “esp/bas warning light” come on momentarily each time the ignition s...

  • Page 303

    Note: • p (passenger) - metric tire sizing is based on u.S. Design standards. P-metric tires have the letter “p” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: p215/65r15 95h. • european-metric tire sizing is based on european design standards. Tires designed to this standard ha...

  • Page 304

    Tire sizing chart example: 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) 215 = sec...

  • Page 305

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

  • Page 306

    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 307

    Tire loading and tire pressure tire placard location note: the proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side b-pillar. Tire and loading information placard this placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total wei...

  • Page 308

    Note: under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (gawrs) for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded. For further information on gawrs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to “vehicle loading” in this section. To determine the maximum loading conditions of your ...

  • Page 309

    6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. Note: • the following table shows examples on how to calcu- late total load, cargo...

  • Page 310

    308 starting and operating.

  • Page 311

    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 312

    Warning! (continued) • unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- hicle 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 inflation pressure. Economy improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns...

  • Page 313

    Caution! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap (if equipped). This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressure.” ...

  • Page 314

    Tire pressures for high speed operation the manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very important. Increased tire pressure and ...

  • Page 315

    Warning! • temporary use spare tires are for emergency use only. With these tires, do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). • temporary-use spare tires have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indica- tors, the temporary use spare tire needs to be replaced. • be sure to foll...

  • Page 316

    Warning! The limited-use spare tires are for emergency use only. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Keep it inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on either your tire plac- ard or limited-use spa...

  • Page 317

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

  • Page 318

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

  • Page 319

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

  • Page 320

    Tire chains due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom- mended. Caution! Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are used. Snow tires some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during winter. Standard tires are of the all-season type and satisfy this requirement as indi...

  • Page 321

    Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your type of driving found in the “maintenance schedules” section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permis- sible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per- formed. Tire pressure mo...

  • Page 322

    Tires. The tire 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 ...

  • Page 323

    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 324

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

  • Page 325

    Check tpms warnings the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system fault is detected. 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 ti...

  • Page 326

    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 327

    • various tire pressure monitoring system messages, which display in the electronic vehicle information center (evic) • yellow tire pressure monitoring telltale light tire pressure monitoring low pressure warnings the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will illumi- nate in the instrument cluste...

  • Page 328

    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 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive this information. Check tpms messag...

  • Page 329

    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 330

    Limit in any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 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 331

    Reformulated gasoline many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline referred to as “reformulated gasoline”. “reformulated gasolines” contain oxygenates and are specifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality. The manufacturer supports the use of “refo...

  • Page 332

    If a non-ffv vehicle is inadvertently fueled with e-85 fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: • operate in a lean mode • obd ii “malfunction indicator light” on • poor engine performance • poor cold start and cold drivability • increased risk for fuel system component corrosion to...

  • Page 333

    Mmt is prohibited in federal and california reformu- lated gasolines. 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 additio...

  • Page 334

    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 335

    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 336

    Note: tighten the gas cap about 1/4 turn until you hear one click. This is an indication that cap is properly tightened. If the gas cap is not tighten properly, the mil will come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled. Warning! A fire may result if gasoline is pumped...

  • Page 337

    Vehicle loading as required by national highway traffic safety admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or b-pillar. Vehicle certification label your vehicle has a vehicle certification label attached to the driver’s door b-pillar. The la...

  • Page 338

    Curb weight the curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a comm...

  • Page 339

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

  • Page 340

    Warning! It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear gawr. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Tongue weight (tw) the tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by t...

  • Page 341

    Safety. The addition of a friction/hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability. Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier tongue weights (tw) and may...

  • Page 342

    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) 2.0l auto/man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) ...

  • Page 343

    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 344

    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 345

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

  • Page 346

    − when replacing tires, refer to “tires–general informa- tion” in this section for proper tire replacement proce- dures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s gvwr and gawr limits. Towing requirements — trailer brakes − do not interconnect the hydraulic...

  • Page 347

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

  • Page 348

    The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. 4-pin connector 1 — female pins 4 — park 2 — male pin 5 — left stop/turn 3 — ground 6 — right stop/turn 7-pin connector 1 — battery 5 — ground 2 — ba...

  • Page 349

    Towing tips before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic. 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 op...

  • Page 350

    Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) towing this vehicle behind another vehicle (flat towing with all four wheels on the ground) recreational towing condition manual transaxle vehicles automatic transaxle vehicles four wheel flat tow (all wheels on ground) yes never two wheel dolly tow (fron...

  • Page 351: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 䡵 if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 䡵 automatic transaxle overheating . . . . . . . . . . 352 䡵 jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 ▫ jack location . ....

  • Page 352

    Hazard warning flasher the hazard warning flasher switch is located on the instrument panel, below the radio. Press the switch to turn on the hazard warning flashers. When the hazard warning flasher switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of a...

  • Page 353

    Note: there are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning off the a/c removes this heat. You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, t...

  • Page 354

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

  • Page 355

    Jack location the jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor in the cargo area. 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 1. Park the vehicle on...

  • Page 356

    5. Turn on the hazard warning flasher. 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. Note: passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the vehicle is being jacked. Jacking instru...

  • Page 357

    Warning! (continued) • if working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic. • to assure that spare tires, flat or inflated are securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground. • turn on the hazard warning flasher. 1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wr...

  • Page 358

    Caution! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in step 3. 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 cu...

  • Page 359

    6. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel (and bolt-on center cap if equipped) off the hub. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the nuts fully u...

  • Page 360

    Jump-starting procedures warning! • take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be hurt by the fan. • do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle can...

  • Page 361

    2. Turn off the heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical loads. 3. Using the two finger screws on the cover, remove the air intake duct covering the battery. 4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery. Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the pos...

  • Page 362

    8. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the se- quence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan. Freeing a stuck vehicle note: if your vehicle is equipped with traction con- trol or esp, turn the system off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, san...

  • Page 363

    Towing a disabled vehicle with ignition key automatic transaxle • front wheel drive (fwd) vehicles can be towed with the front wheels elevated or on a flatbed truck (all four wheels off the ground). • all wheel drive (awd) vehicles must be towed on a flatbed truck (all four wheels off the ground). C...

  • Page 364

    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 components. Damage to...

  • Page 365: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment — 2.0l/2.4l . . . . . . . . . . 365 䡵 onboard diagnostic system — obd ii . . . . . . . 366 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . 366 䡵 emissions inspection and maintenance programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 366

    ▫ brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 ▫ automatic transaxle (cvt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 ▫ manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 ▫ rear drive assembly (rda) – awd/4wd models only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 ▫ power tr...

  • Page 367

    Engine compartment — 2.0l/2.4l 1 — washer fluid reservoir 6 — battery 2 — power steering fluid reservoir 7 — air cleaner filter 3 — engine oil fill 8 — coolant pressure cap 4 — brake fluid reservoir 9 — engine oil dipstick 5 — integrated power module 10 — engine coolant reservoir maintaining your ve...

  • Page 368

    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 369

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

  • Page 370

    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 or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s obd ii system is not ready and you should not proceed to the i/m...

  • Page 371

    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 manuals before attempting any pro...

  • Page 372

    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 373

    American petroleum institute (api) engine oil identification symbol this symbol means that the oil has been certified by the american petroleum institute (api). The manufacturer only recommends api certified engine oils. Engine oil viscosity (sae grade) sae 5w-20 engine oil is recommended for all op...

  • Page 374

    Environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service station, or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area. Engine oil filter the engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine oil change. Engine oil filter selection all of th...

  • Page 375

    Maintenance-free battery the top of the maintenance-free battery is permanently sealed. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic maintenance required. 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, ...

  • Page 376

    Caution! (continued) • if a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables before connecting the charger to the battery. Do not use a “fast charger” to provide starting voltage. Air conditioner maintenance for best possible performance, your air co...

  • Page 377

    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 378

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

  • Page 379

    Exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for an oil change or lubrication. Replace as required. Warning! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (co) which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing ...

  • Page 380

    Warning! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn. Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact anything that can burn. In unusual situati...

  • Page 381

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

  • Page 382

    Caution! • mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified hybrid organic additive technology (hoat) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion pro- tection. If a non-hoat engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an emer...

  • Page 383

    When adding engine coolant (antifreeze), a minimum solution of 50% recommended mopar 威 antifreeze/ coolant 5 year/100,000 mile formula hoat (hybrid organic additive technology), or equivalent, in water should be used. Use higher concentrations (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below ⫺34°f (⫺37°c) ...

  • Page 384

    Warning! (continued) • do not use a pressure cap other than the one specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en- gine damage may result. Disposal of used engine coolant used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your lo...

  • Page 385

    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 nor- mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor- ized when th...

  • Page 386

    Brake system in order to assure brake system performance, all brake system components should be inspected periodically. Refer to the “maintenance schedule” in section 8 for proper maintenance intervals. Warning! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. Driving with your ...

  • Page 387

    Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- fer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in this section for the correct fluid type. 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 durin...

  • Page 388

    Automatic transaxle (cvt) selection of lubricant it is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transaxle to assure optimum transaxle performance. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended transmission fluid which has been formulated with special metal to metal friction coefficient additives...

  • Page 389

    Fluid level check check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a point not more that 3/16 in (4.7 mm) below the bottom of the hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level. Frequency of fluid change under normal oper...

  • Page 390

    Power transfer unit (ptu) – awd/4wd models only lubricant selection use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in this section for the correct fluid type. Fluid level check visually inspected the unit at each oil change for leakage. If leakage is ...

  • Page 391

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

  • Page 392

    Special care • if you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once a month. • it is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors, rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and open. • if you detect any stone chips or scratches ...

  • Page 393

    Yes essentials 威 fabric cleaning procedure – if equipped yes essentials 威 seats may be cleaned in the following manner: • remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a clean, dry towel. • blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel. • for tough stains, apply mopar威 total clean or ...

  • Page 394

    Warning! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas, they may cause respiratory harm. Cleaning headlights your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. Plastic is...

  • Page 395

    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 396

    Fuses integrated power module (ipm) the 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 compartmen...

  • Page 397

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description 13 20 amp yellow pwr run/acc outlet rr/dome lamp 14 10 amp red iod ccn 15 40 amp green rad fan relay bat- tery feed 16 15 amp lt blue ign run/acc dome lamp/sunroof/rear wiper motor/acc inverter 17 10 amp red iod feed mod-wcm 18 40 amp green asd relay cont...

  • Page 398

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description 28 10 amp red ign run orc/ocm feed 29 hot car (no fuse re- quired) 30 20 amp yellow heated seats 31 10 amp red headlamp washer relay control (if equipped) 32 30 amp pink eng asd control feed 1 33 10 amp red abs mod/j1962 conn/pcm 34 30 amp pink abs valve ...

  • Page 399

    Caution! (continued) • when replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over- load. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a problem i...

  • Page 400

    Bulb replacement headlamps 1. Raise the hood and locate the connector behind the headlight. 2. Reach into engine compartment and pull red lock out at connector. 398 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 401

    3. Remove the green connector from the back of the bulb by pulling straight back. 4. Twist the bulb to the left. Maintaining your vehicle 399 7.

  • Page 402

    5. Pull bulb 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. Fog lights see your authorized dealer for replacement. Tail lights, rear turn signals and back...

  • Page 403

    License lights 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the light from the liftgate. 2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Maintaining your vehicle 401 7.

  • Page 404

    3. Pull the bulb from the socket. Center high-mounted stoplight light is an led assembly. See your authorized dealer for replacement. Auxiliary off-road light 1. Remove the three screws attaching the lens to the housing. 402 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 405

    2. Unlatch the wire clasp securing the bulb into the housing and rotate it into the position shown. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the light harness to replace the bulb. Maintaining your vehicle 403 7.

  • Page 406

    Fluids and capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) 13.6 gallons 51.5 liters engine oil with filter 2.0l and 2.4l engine (sae 5w-20, api certified) 4.5 quarts 4.26 liters cooling system * 2.0l and 2.4l engine (mopar 威 engine coolant/antifreeze 5 year/100,000 mile formula) 7.2 quarts 6.8 liters * in...

  • Page 407

    Fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts engine component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part engine coolant mopar 威 antifreeze/coolant 5 year/100,000 mile formula hoat (hybrid organic additive technology) engine oil use api certified sae 5w-20 engine oil, meeting the requirements of chrysler material st...

  • Page 408

    Chassis component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part automatic transaxle (cvt) mopar 威 cvtf + 4 automatic transmission fluid manual transaxle mopar 威 atf+4 automatic transmission fluid rear drive assembly (rda) mopar 威 gear & axle lubricant sae 80w-90 api gl 5 or equivalent non- synthetic product. Po...

  • Page 409: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 emissions control system maintenance . . . . . . 408 䡵 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 ▫ required maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . 410 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s.

  • Page 410

    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 control system. These and all other maintenance services in- cluded in this manual, should be done t...

  • Page 411

    Note: • the oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s 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 ...

  • Page 412

    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 413

    6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate tires. Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature authorized chrysler dealer 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine...

  • Page 414

    18,000 miles (30,000 km) or 18 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate tires. Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature authorized chrysler dealer 24,000 miles (40,000 km) or 24 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engi...

  • Page 415

    30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 30 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate tires. ❏ replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ replace the spark plugs (except 2.4l pzev). ❏ adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Odomet...

  • Page 416

    48,000 miles (80,000 km) or 48 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate tires. ❏ if using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. ❏ inspect the brake linings; ...

  • Page 417

    60,000 miles (100,000 km) or 60 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate tires. ❏ replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. ❏ adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ...

  • Page 418

    72,000 miles (120,000 km) or 72 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate tires. ❏ if using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. ❏ inspect the brake linings;...

  • Page 419

    84,000 miles (140,000 km) or 84 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate tires. ❏ if using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. ❏ inspect the brake linings;...

  • Page 420

    96,000 miles (160,000 km) or 96 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate tires. ❏ if using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. ❏ inspect the brake linings;...

  • Page 421

    108,000 miles (180,000 km) or 108 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate tires. ❏ if using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. ❏ inspect the brake lining...

  • Page 422

    120,000 miles (200,000 km) or 120 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate tires. ❏ replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. ❏ adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes...

  • Page 423

    132,000 miles (220,000 km) or 132 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate tires. ❏ if using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. ❏ inspect the brake lining...

  • Page 424

    144,000 miles (240,000 km) or 144 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate tires. ❏ if using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. ❏ inspect the brake lining...

  • Page 425

    † 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 427: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 ▫ prepare for the appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 ▫ be reasonable wi...

  • Page 428

    䡵 publication order forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432 ▫ treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 429

    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 430

    This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • if for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- ship. They want to know if you need assistance. • if ...

  • Page 431

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

  • Page 432

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

  • Page 433

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

  • Page 434

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

  • Page 435

    Treadwear the treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relativ...

  • Page 436

    Temperature grades the temperature grades are a (the highest), b, and c, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the mater...

  • Page 437: Index

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  • Page 438

    Abs (anti-lock brake system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 380 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 additives, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 439

    Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 keyless transmitter replacement (rke) . . . . . . . 25 body mechanism lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 b-pillar location . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 440

    Chains, tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 changing a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 chart, tire sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 check engine light (malfunction indicator light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 child ...

  • Page 441

    Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 customer assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 data recorder, event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 dealer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 defroster, rear window ....

  • Page 442

    Emergency, in case of jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 emission control system maintenance . . . . . . 367,408 engine . . . . ...

  • Page 443

    Fluid level checks automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 fluids, lubricants and genuine parts . . . . . . . . . . 405 fog lights . ....

  • Page 444

    Gearshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,109,328 general maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 glass cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 gross axle weight rating...

  • Page 445

    Integrated power module (fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 interior appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 intermittent wipers (delay wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . 131 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 jack location . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 446

    Electronic stability program (esp) indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297,299 engine temperature warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124,177,400 headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 headl...

  • Page 447

    Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 malfunction indicator light (check engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176,367 manual, service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256,258,386 dow...

  • Page 448

    Materials added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370,404 synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 onboard diagnostic system . . . . ...

  • Page 449

    Radial ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 radio, satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 rear axle (differential) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 rear drive assembly...

  • Page 450

    Satellite radio antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 schedule, maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 seat belt reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 451

    Slippery surfaces, driving on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 snow chains (tire chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312,313,353 specifications oil . . . . . . ....

  • Page 452

    Tire safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,309,432 aging (life of tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 air pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 chains . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 453

    Trailer and tongue weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 trailer towing guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 trailer weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 transaxle . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 454

    Voice recognition system (vr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 warning lights (instrument cluster description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 warning, roll over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 warnings and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 warranty information . . ...

  • Page 455

    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...

  • Page 456

    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 2009 p a trio t chrysler llc 81-326-0912 first edition printed in u.S.A. 2009 owner’s manual.