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Jeep 2010 Liberty Owner's Manual

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    Liberty o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2 0 1 0

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 4: Introduction

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

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    Introduction congratulations on selecting your new chrysler group llc vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This owner’s manual has been prepared with the assis- tance of service and ...

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    Control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully. 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 u...

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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.

  • Page 10: Contents

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

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    ▫ using the panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ▫ programming additional transmitters . . . . . . 24 ▫ battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 䡵 remote starting system — if equipped . . . . . . . 26 ▫ ho...

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    ▫ seat belt extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 ▫ supplemental restraint system (srs) - airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 ▫ event data recorder (edr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 ▫ child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 䡵...

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

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    Note: • for vehicles not equipped with the electronic vehicle information center (evic), features such as the power window switches, radio, power sunroof or sky slider 威 (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the lock position. Openi...

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

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    Note: a key that has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the vehicle security light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the l...

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    At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit personal identification number (pin). Keep the pin in a secure location. This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of keys. Du- plication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by following the cus...

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    The new sentry key 威 is programmed. The remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter will also be pro- grammed during this procedure. Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you do not have a programmed sentry key 威, contact your authorized dealer for details. Note: if a programmed key is lo...

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    Rearming of the system if something triggers the vehicle security alarm, and no action is taken to disarm it, the vehicle security alarm will turn off the horn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual signals after 15 minutes, and then the vehicle security alarm will rearm itself. To arm the ...

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    • when the vehicle security alarm is armed, the interior power door lock switches will not unlock the doors. The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the vehicle security alarm will give you a false alarm. If the previously described ar...

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    Pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. However, the line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects when using the rke transmitter. Note: inserting the key into the ignition switch dis- ables all buttons on the rke transmitter. To unlock the doors and liftgate press and release t...

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    For vehicles not equipped with the evic, perform the following steps: 1. Press and hold the lock button on a programmed (i.E., functional) rke transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the unlock button while still holding the lock button. 2. Release bot...

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    Sound horn with lock this feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the rke transmitter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • for vehicles equipped with the electronic vehicle information center (evic), refer to “...

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    (customer-programmable features),” under “elec- tronic vehicle information center (evic)” in section 4. • for vehicles not equipped with the evic, perform the following steps: 1. Press and hold the unlock button on a programmed (i.E., functional) rke transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer...

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

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    Battery replacement the recommended replacement battery is cr2032. Note: • perchlorate material — special handling may apply. See www.Dtsc.Ca.Gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. • do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1. Remove the screw from the r...

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

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    • doors closed. • hood closed. • liftgate closed. • hazard switch off. • brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed). • ignition key removed from ignition switch. • battery at an acceptable charge level. • rke panic button not pressed. Warning! • do not start or run an engine in a closed garage ...

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    Note: • for security, power window operation and sunroof or sky slider 威 operation (if equipped) is disabled when the vehicle is in the remote start mode. • the engine can be started two consecutive times (two 15-minute cycles) with the rke transmitter. However, the ignition switch must be cycled to...

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    If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. Note: the manual door locks will not lock or unlock the liftgate. Warning! • for personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehi...

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    Power door locks a power door lock switch is located on each of the front door trim panels. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. If you press the power door lock switch while the key is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents ...

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    6. The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. Automatic door locks programming the automatic door locks feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: • for vehicles equipped with the electronic vehicle information center (evic), ...

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    4. The driver door is opened. 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. 6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h). Automatic unlock doors on exit programming the automatic unlock doors on exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: • for vehicles equipped with the electronic vehicle informatio...

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    3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the opposite rear door. Note: when the child lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position. Warning! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rea...

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    2. Insert the tip of the ignition key into the child lock control and rotate it to the unlock position. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the opposite rear door. Note: after disengaging the child protection door lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position...

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    There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. The window controls will operate when the ignition switch is in the on or acc position. Warning! Never leave children in a vehicle, with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particular...

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    (customer-programmable features” in the “electronic vehicle information center (evic),” in section 4 of this manual. Auto up feature with anti-pinch protection — if equipped on some models, the driver’s and front passenger’s (if equipped for passenger side) power window switches have an “auto up” fe...

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    • any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto- closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close window manually. Warning! There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed. Be sure to c...

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    1. Pull the window switch up to close window com- pletely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed. 2. Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two s...

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    Note: use the power door lock switch on either front door trim panel or the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter to lock and unlock the liftgate. The manual door locks on the doors and the driver’s door lock cylinder will not lock and unlock the liftgate. Warning! Driving with the liftgate open ca...

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    Note: if a malfunction to the liftgate latch should occur, an emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open the liftgate. The emergency liftgate latch release can be accessed through a snap-in cover located on the liftgate trim panel. Warning! Driving with the flipper glass open can allow poi...

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    All the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat if you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized seat belts, the seat belts or the lower anchors and tether for children (latch) feature also can be used to hold infa...

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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 seating positions in your vehicle have combination lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is de- signed to lock during very sudden s...

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    Warning! (continued) • two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in an accident, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size. Lap/shoulder belt operating ...

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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 shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together. 4. Position the lap belt across your thigh...

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    5. 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 the belt. 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch ...

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    1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate. 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The ...

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    Note: the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an easy up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pressing the release button. To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on the shoulder belt anch...

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    Seat belt pretensioner — if equipped the front passenger seat belt is equipped with a preten- sioning device that is designed to remove any slack from the seat belt systems in the event of a collision. These devices improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight around t...

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    When ahr’s deploy during a rear impact, the head restraint front half extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the head and the ahr. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear end impacts. Note: the ...

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    Caution! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident. Note: for more information on properly adjusting and positi...

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    3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 4. The ahr front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. Down and rearward reset movement down movement to engage locking mechanism 52 things to know before starti...

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    Note: • if you have difficulties or problems resetting the head restraints, see an authorized dealer. • for safety reasons, have the active head restraints checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer. Enhanced seat belt use reminder system (beltalert 姞 ) if the driver’s seat belt has n...

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    1. With all doors closed, and the ignition switch in any position except on or start, buckle the driver’s seat belt. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the on position, but do not start the engine. Wait for the seat belt reminder light to turn off and then proceed to the next step. Note: you must perfor...

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    How to use the automatic locking mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the ...

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    Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision. Seat belt extender if a seat belt is too sh...

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    The advanced front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may also be equipped with supplemental side airbag inflatable curtains (sabic) that run the entire length of th...

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    Note: airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during airbag deployment. Airbag system components the airbag system consists of the following: • occupant restraint controller (orc) • airbag warning light • driver front airbag • front passenger airbag • supplemental r...

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    The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires airbag deployment. The timing of the second stage determines whether the output force is low, medium, or high. If a low output is sufficient to meet the need, the remaining gas in the inflator is expended. Note: the pas...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for instal- lation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any...

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    Warning! If your vehicle is equipped with left and right side airbag inflatable curtain (sabic), do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the sabic. The area where the side curtain airbag is located should remain free from any obstructions. Along with seat belts an...

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    As far back as possible and use the proper child restraint. (refer to information on child restraints in this section.) you should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. 2. All occupants should always wear their lap and shoulder belts pr...

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    How the airbag system works occupant restraint controller (orc) the orc is part of a federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle. Based on the impact sensors signals, a central electronic orc deploys the advanced front airbags, side airbags, and front seat belt, as required, dependin...

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    Start or on positions. If the key is in the lock position, in the acc position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are not on and will not inflate. The orc contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deploymen...

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    • the passenger airbag disable (pad) indicator light (an amber light located in the center of the instrument panel) tells the driver and front passenger when the front passenger airbag is turned off. The “pad indi- cator light” illuminates the words ⬙pass air bag off ⬙ to show that the passenger air...

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    The “pad indicator light” should not be illuminated when an adult passenger is properly seated in the front passenger seat. In this case, the airbag is ready to be inflated if a collision requiring an airbag occurs. For all other occupants, the “pad indicator light” will be illuminated indicating th...

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    Will cause the system to turn the airbag on. In this case, the ocs has classified the occupant of the seat as an adult. An adult occupant needs to sit in a normal position (with their feet on or near the floor) in order to be properly classified. Reclining the seat back too far may change how an occ...

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    Lodged under the seat and interferes with operation of the weight sensors, a fault will occur which turns on both the “pad indicator light” and the “airbag warning light.” once the lodged object is removed, the fault will be automatically cleared after a short period of time. • the driver and passen...

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    • your vehicle has four weight sensors located between the seat and the floor pan. The weight sensors measure applied weight and transfers that information to the ocm. • the supplemental side airbag inflatable curtains (sabic) may deploy during collisions where the impact is confined to a particular...

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    The front passenger seat assembly contains critical com- ponents that affect the front passenger airbag deploy- ment. Correctly functioning front passenger seat compo- nents are critical for the occupant classification system (ocs) to properly classify the front passenger and calcu- late the proper ...

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    If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: • the nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those...

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    Enhanced accident response system in the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event the orc will determine whether to have the enhanced accident response system to perform the following...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not attempt to modify any part of your ad- vanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modi- fications are made. Take your vehicle to an autho- rized dealer for any advanced airbag system ser- vice. If it is necessary to modify ...

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    Note: 1. A near-deployment event occurs when the airbag sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually indica- tive of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant airbag deployment. 2. Under certain circumstances, edr data may not be recorded (e.G., loss of battery power). In conjunction with othe...

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    1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data with a particular crash record in an aggregate database, provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter preserved. 2. Used in defense of litigation involving a chrysler group llc product. 3. Requested by police under a legal warrant. 4. O...

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    Warning! In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap can become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured. Any ch...

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    “latch — child seat anchorage system (lower anchors and tether for children)” in this section. • rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger airbag unless the airbag is turned off. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to i...

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    • check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position. • 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. Note: for additiona...

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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. The manufacturer also recommends that you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you will use it...

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    Connection to the top tether anchorages, have been available for some time. For some older child restraints, many child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strap kits or retrofit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child restraint in any ...

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    The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat c...

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

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    Installing child restraints using the vehicle seat belt the passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinch- ing latch plates or automatic locking retractors, which are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. If the sea...

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    To attach a child restraint tether strap: route the tether strap over the seatback and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat. For the outboard seating positions, route the tether underneath the headrest and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of th...

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

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    Warning! (continued) • do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. Exhaust gas warning! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (co), whi...

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    Damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each ...

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

  • Page 90: Contents

    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 ▫ inside day/night mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 ▫ automatic dimming mirror — if equipped . . . 94 ▫ outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95...

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    䡵 voice recognition (vr) system — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 ▫ voice recognition (vr) system operation . . . 126 ▫ commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ▫ voice training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 䡵 seats . . . . . ...

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    ▫ headlights with wipers (available with automatic headlights only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 ▫ headlight time delay — if equipped . . . . . . 150 ▫ daytime running lights — if equipped . . . . 151 ▫ lights-on reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 ▫ fog lights — if equipped . . . . . . ...

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    ▫ to resume speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ▫ to vary the speed setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ▫ to accelerate for passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 䡵 parksense威 rear park assist — if equipped . . . 163 ▫ parksense威 sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 ▫...

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    ▫ pinch protect override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 ▫ venting sunroof — express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 ▫ sunshade operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 ▫ wind buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 ▫ sunroof maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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

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    Power mirrors the power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door trim panel. Models with express window feature press and release the mirror select button marked l (left) or r (right) and then press one of the four arrow buttons to move the mirror in the direction the arrow is pointing. The sel...

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    Heated mirrors — if equipped these mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster. Refer to “rear window features” in this section, for further information. Illuminated vanity mirrors — if equipped an illuminated vanity mirror is on ...

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    2. Unclip the visor from the center clip. 3. Pull the sun visor toward the inside rearview mirror to extend it. Uconnect™ phone — if equipped uconnect™ phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. Uconnect™ phone al- lows you to dial a phone number with your cellular ph...

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    It your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s uconnect™ phone. The uconnect™ phone allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the system. Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used with the system at a time. The syst...

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    The uconnect™ phone is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the uconnect™ phone can be adjusted either from the radio volume control knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right switch), if so equipped. The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the u...

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    Help command if you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to know your options at any prompt, say ⬙help⬙ following the beep. The uconnect™ phone will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help. To activate the uconnect™ phone from idle, simply press the button and follow the audi...

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    • for identification purposes, you will be prompted to give the uconnect™ phone a name for your cellular phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name. • you will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between one and seven, with one being the high...

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    • the system will prompt you to say the name of the person you want to call. • after the ⬙ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example, you can say ⬙john doe,⬙ where john doe is a previ- ously stored name entry in the uconnect™ phonebook or downloade...

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    The uconnect™ phone will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations. Each language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible only in that language. In addition, if equipped and supported by your phone, uconnect™ pho...

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    • this downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the uconnect™ phone. These can only be edited on the cellular phone. The changes are trans- ferred and updated to uconnect™ phone on the next phone connection. Phonebook download — single entry if equipped and supported by your phone, uconne...

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    Edit uconnect™ phonebook entries note: • editing names in the phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. • automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited. • press the button to begin. • after the ⬙ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙phonebook edit.⬙ • you ...

  • Page 108

    • after you enter the phonebook delete menu, you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete. You can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say ⬙list names ⬙ to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook from which you choose. To select...

  • Page 109

    • after the ⬙ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙phonebook list names.⬙ • the uconnect™ phone will play the names of all the phonebook entries, including the downloaded phone- book entries, if available. • to call one of the names in the list, press the button during the playing of the desire...

  • Page 110

    Cellular phone. Press the button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. Note: the uconnect™ phone compatible phones in the market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can only answer an incoming call or ignore ...

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    Three-way calling to initiate three-way calling, press the button while a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as described under ⬙making a second call while current call is in progress. ⬙ after the second call has established, press and hold the button until you hear a double beep, in...

  • Page 112

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

  • Page 113

    If the phone is not reachable and the uconnect™ phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: • press the button to begin. • after the ⬙ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙emergency⬙ and the uconnect™ phone will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the emergency n...

  • Page 114

    • after the ⬙ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙towing assistance.⬙ 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 c...

  • Page 115

    Button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed by the word ⬙send.⬙ for example, if required to enter your pin followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you can press the button and say, ⬙3 7 4 6 # send.⬙ saying a number, or sequence of numbers, followed by ⬙send,⬙ is also to be used for navigatin...

  • Page 116

    • press the button to begin. • after the ⬙ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙setup confirmations.⬙ the uconnect™ phone 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 pre...

  • Page 117

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

  • Page 118

    • the uconnect™ phone will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired phone being announced, press the button and say “select” or “delete.” also, see the next two sections for an alternate way to “select” or “...

  • Page 119

    Things you should know about your uconnect™ phone uconnect™ phone tutorial to hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the button and say “uconnect™ tutorial.” voice training for users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers, the uconnect™ pho...

  • Page 120

    • speak normally, without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from you. • make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period. • performance is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low...

  • Page 121

    • in a convertible vehicle, system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down. Far end audio performance • audio quality is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather...

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    3 understanding the features of your vehicle 121.

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    122 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    3 understanding the features of your vehicle 123.

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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 124 unders...

  • Page 126

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

  • Page 127

    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....

  • Page 128

    Warning! Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in an accident causing serious injury or death. When you press the button, you will hear a beep. The b...

  • Page 129

    At any point, if the system does not recognize one of your commands, you will be prompted to repeat it. To hear the first available menu, press the button and say “help” or “main menu”. Commands the voice recognition (vr) system understands two types of commands. Universal commands are available at ...

  • Page 130

    • “radio menu” (to switch to the radio menu) • “main menu” (to switch to the main menu) 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 stati...

  • Page 131

    • “main menu” (to switch to the main menu) 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 button to stop recording. You proceed by saying one of the following comma...

  • Page 132

    • “voice training” note: keep in mind that you have to press the button first and wait for the beep before speaking the “barge in” commands. Voice training for users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers, uconnect™ phone voice training feature may be u...

  • Page 133

    Manual front seat adjustments the manual seat adjustment bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rear- ward. Release the bar once the seat is in the position desired. Then, using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure ...

  • Page 134

    Recliner adjustment the recliner control is located on the outboard side of the seat. To recline the seatback, lean forward slightly and lift the lever. Then lean back to the position desired and release the lever. To return the seatback to its normal upright position, lean forward and lift the leve...

  • Page 135

    Lumbar support — if equipped this feature allows you to increase or decrease the amount of lumbar support. The control lever is located on the inboard side of the seat. Turn the control lever downward to increase and upward to decrease the desired amount of lumbar support. Fold-flat front passenger ...

  • Page 136

    Power seat — if equipped the power seat switch is located on the outboard side of the seat, near the floor. For vehicles equipped with a driver’s power seat, use this switch to move the seat up, down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat. For vehicles equipped with a passenger power seat, use this...

  • Page 137

    Adjusting active head restraints active head restraints can reduce the risk of injury in the event of a rear impact. The active head restraint should be adjusted so the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear. To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint (on ...

  • Page 138

    For comfort the active head restraints can be tilted forward and backward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull outward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head. Note: • the head ...

  • Page 139

    • in the event of deployment of an active head re- straint, refer to “resetting active head restraints (ahr)” under “occupant restraints” in section 2. Warning! • driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision...

  • Page 140

    Continuous operation. At that time, the number of indi- cator lights changes from two to one, indicating the change. Operation on the low-level heating will also turn off automatically after approximately 30 minutes. Note: when a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes...

  • Page 141

    Warning! (continued) • do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. To lower the rear seat 1. Locate the release strap on the lower outboard side of each rear se...

  • Page 142

    To raise the rear seat note: if interference from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position. 1. If locked in the folded position, pull the release strap (toward the front of the vehicle). 2. Raise the seatback and lock...

  • Page 143

    Warning! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked. Driver memory seat — if equipped this feat...

  • Page 144

    1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer- ences (i.E., seat, side mirror and radio station presets). 3. Press and release the set button on the memory switch, then press the side of the rocker switch labeled (1) within five seconds. The electronic vehicle info...

  • Page 145

    Linking and unlinking the remote keyless entry transmitter to memory your remote keyless entry (rke) transmitters can be programmed to recall one of two pre-programmed memory profiles with a press of the unlock button on the rke transmitter. To program your rke transmitters, perform the follow- ing:...

  • Page 146

    To recall the memory settings for driver one, press memory button number 1 or the unlock button on the rke transmitter linked to memory position 1. To recall the memory setting for driver two, press memory button number 2 or the unlock button on the rke transmitter linked to memory position 2. A rec...

  • Page 147

    • the easy entry/easy exit feature is disabled when the driver’s seat position is less than 0.9 in (23 mm) forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for easy exit or easy entry. Each stored memory setting will have an associated easy entry and e...

  • Page 148

    Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole on the underside of the hood. Caution! To prevent possible damage: • before closing hood, make sure the hood prop rod is fully seated into its storage retaining clips. (continued) underhood...

  • Page 149

    Caution! (continued) • lower the hood to approximately 6 in (15.2 cm) above the closed position and drop the hood to latch it. • never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged. Warning! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving ...

  • Page 150

    Headlights and parking lights turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent for parking light operation. Turn the end of the lever to the second detent for headlight operation. Automatic headlights — if equipped this system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambi...

  • Page 151

    Note: the engine must be running before the head- lights will turn on in the automatic mode. Headlights with wipers (available with automatic headlights only) when this feature is active, the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the multifunction lever i...

  • Page 152

    Interval begins when you turn off the headlights. Only the headlights will illuminate during this time. If you turn the headlights, or parking lights, or ignition switch on again, the system will cancel the delay. If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will turn off in the normal m...

  • Page 153

    Fog lights — if equipped to activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull out on the end of the multifunction lever. Note: the front fog lights will only operate with the headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the front fo...

  • Page 154

    Light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective. Lane change assist tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off. High/...

  • Page 155

    Rotate the center portion upward to the last detent to turn on the interior lighting. Map/reading lights these lights are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console and above the rear doors by the grab handles. Each light is turned on by pressing the lens. Press the lens a second time to...

  • Page 156

    Windshield wipers and washers the windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the right side of the steering column. The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located at the end of the lever. For information on using the rear window wiper/ washer, refer to “rear window features” in...

  • Page 157

    Note: the wipers will automatically return to the “park” position if you turn off the ignition switch while they are operating. The wipers will resume operation when you turn the ignition switch back to the on position. Caution! • turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car ...

  • Page 158

    There are five delay settings, which allow you to regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every second to a maximum of approximately 36 seconds between cycles or from a minimum of one cycle every second to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles at vehicle speeds greater ...

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    If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the delay range, the wipers will operate in low-speed for two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the off position, the w...

  • Page 160

    Headlights with wipers (available with automatic headlights only) when this feature is active, the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the multifunction lever (on the left side of the steering column) is placed in the auto position. In addition, the hea...

  • Page 161

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

  • Page 162

    Note: in order to ensure proper operation, the elec- tronic speed control system has been designed to shut down if multiple speed control functions are operated simultaneously. If this occurs, the electronic speed con- trol system can be reactivated by pushing the electronic speed control on/off but...

  • Page 163

    To deactivate a soft tap on the brake pedal, or pulling the electronic speed control lever toward you (cancel), or normal brake or clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle will deacti- vate the speed control without erasing the set speed from memory. Pressing the on/off button or turning off the ig...

  • Page 164

    Tapping the set decel button once will result in a 1 mph (2 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the button is tapped, speed decreases. To accelerate for passing press the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. Using electronic speed contr...

  • Page 165

    Parksense 威 will remember the last system state (enabled or disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is changed to the run/on position. Parksense 威 can be active only when the shift lever is in reverse. If parksense 威 is enabled at this shift lever position, the system will be active...

  • Page 166

    The parksense 威 warning display is located in the instru- ment cluster’s evic display. It provides both visual and audible warnings to indicate the distance between the rear fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle. Parksense 姞 display when the vehicle is in reverse, the warning display will turn on ...

  • Page 167

    The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a 1 ⁄ 2 second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the evic display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous. Rear park assist disabled slow tone 166 und...

  • Page 168

    The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the evic display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. Fast tone continuous tone 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 167.

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    The following chart shows the warning display operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: warning display distances display message obstacle distance from: arc’s audible signal rear corners rear center park assist on none none warning object detected 78.7 in (200 cm) 3 solid yes, 1/2 second ...

  • Page 170

    Enabling and disabling parksense 姞 parksense 威 can be enabled and disabled with a switch located in the switch bank of the instrument panel or through the customer-programmable features section of the evic. The available choices are: off, sound only, or sound and display. For details, refer to “pers...

  • Page 171

    If “service park assist system” appears in the electronic vehicle information center (evic) after mak- ing sure the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction, see your authorized dealer. The parksense 威 system uses four sensors located in the rear bumper fasc...

  • Page 172

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

  • Page 173

    Caution! (continued) • the vehicle must be driven slowly when using parksense 威 to be able to stop in time when the obstacle is detected. It is recommended that the driver looks over his/her shoulder when using parksense 威. Warning! • drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the parks...

  • Page 174

    Warning! (continued) • before using the parksense威 rear park assist system, it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing. Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles becaus...

  • Page 175

    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 transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or other objects are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this tran...

  • Page 176

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

  • Page 177

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

  • Page 178

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

  • Page 179

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

  • Page 180

    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 traini...

  • Page 181

    Power sunroof — if equipped the power sunroof switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console. Warning! • never leave unattended children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particu- larly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while ...

  • Page 182

    Opening sunroof — express press the switch rearward and release it within one-half second and the sunroof will open automatically from any position. The sunroof will open fully and stop automati- cally. This is called “express open”. During express open operation, any movement of the sunroof switch ...

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    Pinch protect override if a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing and moves the sunroof in the opposite direction, press the switch forward and hold. This allows the sunroof to move towards the closed position. Note: pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed. Venting ...

  • Page 184

    Ignition off operation for vehicles not equipped with the electronic vehicle information center (evic), the power sunroof switch will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the lock position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. For vehicles equipped with ...

  • Page 185

    Caution! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the sky slider™ vehicle contents, and the vehicle interior: • never attempt to open or close the sky slider™ when it is frozen. Wait until the sky slider™ is thawed before operating. • opening the sky slider™ when damp, wet, or dirty can ...

  • Page 186

    Warning! (continued) • before operating the sky slider™ make sure that no moving parts of the sky slider™ can injure a person or animal. • never place any extremities (hands, feet, etc.) near the sky slider™ components or the roof area while operating the sky slider™. • if potential danger exists wh...

  • Page 187

    Sky slider™ control the sky slider™ switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console. Note: the sky slider™ switch will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the on or acc position. Opening the sky slider™ using automatic mode press the switch rearward and release it within o...

  • Page 188

    Using operator mode press the switch rearward and hold it, the sky slider™ will open from the front and move toward the rear of the vehicle. Press the switch forward and hold it, the sky slider™ will open from the rear and move toward the front of the vehicle. Note: during operation, any movement of...

  • Page 189

    Completely. The left motor facing forward will close the top when it is open from the rear of the vehicle. The right motor will close the top when it is open from the front of the vehicle. Anti-pinch protect feature the sky slider™ will retract automatically if it detects an obstruction while closin...

  • Page 190

    Electrical power outlet your vehicle is equipped with a fused 12 volt (dc) power outlet. This power outlet is located on the instrument panel, below the climate controls. It has power available when the ignition switch is in the on or acc position. Insert the cigar lighter or accessory plug into the...

  • Page 191

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

  • Page 192

    Cupholders there are two cupholders for the front seat passengers, located in the center console. The rear passengers have cupholders at the rear of the center console. Front cupholders rear cupholders 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 191.

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    Storage front storage compartment the front storage compartment (located on the left side of the instrument panel) can hold cell phones, pdas, and other small items. Console storage compartment to open, press the latch and lift the cover. Front storage compartment center console 192 understanding th...

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    The center console has a removable storage tray which can hold cell phones, pdas, and other small items. Cargo area features cargo load floor the cargo load floor system has a load capacity of 400 lbs (181 kg). The load floor has a built-in storage bin that can hold a variety of items. The underside...

  • Page 195

    1. Flip the spring-loaded latch pull-loops up. 2. Pull the loops upward and twist them one-quarter turn so that they are parallel to the slots in the storage bin cover. 3. Lift the cover upward over the loops. 4. Turn over the cover and reinstall it. Note: you can install the cover with either side ...

  • Page 196

    Cargo tie-down hooks and loops the tie-downs located on cargo area floor should be used to secure loads safely when the vehicle is moving. Cargo tie-down loops are located on the trim panels. Cargo tie-down hooks cargo tie-down loops 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 195.

  • Page 197

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

  • Page 198

    Warning! (continued) • do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision. Retractable cargo area cover — if equipped note: the purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It wil...

  • Page 199

    Then, insert the spring-loaded post on the opposite end of the cover housing into the attachment point on the opposite side of the vehicle. Next, grab the cover handle and pull the cover toward you. As the cover nears the liftgate opening, guide the rear attachment posts (on both ends of the cover) ...

  • Page 200

    Warning! In an accident, a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compartment. Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken from its mounting. Do ...

  • Page 201

    Rotate the switch upward to the “washer” position to activate that rear washer. The washer pump will continue to operate as long as the lever or ring is engaged. Upon release, the wipers will cycle two times before returning to the set position. If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is tu...

  • Page 202

    Roof luggage rack — if equipped note: roof rack and crossbars cannot be used on vehicles equipped with skyslider 威. The load carried on the roof, when equipped with a luggage rack, must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and it should be uniformly distributed over the cargo area. Crossbars should always be...

  • Page 203

    Warning! Cargo must be securely tied down before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack. 202 understanding the features...

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    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 䡵 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 䡵 instrument cluster descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 208 䡵 electronic vehicle information center (evic) — if equipped . . . ....

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    ▫ list button (disc mode for mp3/wma play) . . 248 ▫ info button (disc mode for mp3/wma play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 䡵 sales code (rer/ren) — am/fm/cd/dvd radio – if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 ▫ operating instructions — voice recogniti...

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    ▫ electronic serial number/sirius identification number (esn/sid) . . . . . . . . . 274 ▫ selecting uconnect™ studios (satellite) mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 ▫ satellite antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 ▫ reception quality . . . . . . . . ....

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    Instrument panel features 1 — air outlet 4 — radio 7 — power outlet 2 — instrument cluster 5 — glove compartment 8 — lower switch bank 3 — storage tray 6 — climate control 9 — storage bin (if equipped) 206 understanding your instrument panel.

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    Instrument cluster 4 understanding your instrument panel 207.

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    Instrument cluster descriptions 1. Fuel gauge the fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the on position. 2. Fuel door reminder this symbol indicates the side of the vehicle where the fuel cap is located. 3. Low fuel light this indicator lights when the fuel level drops to...

  • Page 210

    Maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the tpms low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a tpms malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The tpms malfunction indicato...

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    5. Electronic throttle control (etc) light this light informs you of a problem with the electronic throttle control (etc) system. If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed...

  • Page 212

    Caution! Prolonged driving with the mil on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and drivability. If the mil is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is required. Warning! A malfunctioning catalytic ...

  • Page 213

    Continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. 11. Electronic stability control (esc) malfunction indicator light — if equipped the “esc malfunction indicator light” in the instrument cluster wi...

  • Page 214

    Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. Obtain service immediately. See an autho- rized dealer. If jump starting is required, refer to “jump starting procedures” in section 6 of this manual. 13. Oil pressure warning light this light indicates low engine oil pressure. The light sh...

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    15. Tachometer this gauge measures engine revolutions-per-minute (rpm x 1000). Before the pointer reaches the red area, ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage. 16. 4wd low indicator — if equipped this light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the 4wd low mode. In this mode, the fro...

  • Page 216

    20. Electronic stability control (esc) off indicator light — if equipped this light indicates the electronic stability con- trol (esc) is off. 21. Serv (service) 4wd indicator light — if equipped the “serv 4wd indicator light” will turn on when the ignition key is turned to the on position and it wi...

  • Page 217

    Caution! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “h” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “h” and you hear continuo...

  • Page 218

    Caution! Continuous driving with the transmission tempera- ture indicator illuminated will eventually cause se- vere transmission damage or transmission failure. Warning! In some circumstances a transmission temperature indicator, under continued operation, could cause the fluid to boil over, come i...

  • Page 219

    Torque split of 42% front axle and 58% rear axle. It can redirect up to 100% of torque to the front or rear axle, if necessary. 27. Odometer/trip odometer the odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. Refer to “trip odometer butto...

  • Page 220

    On vehicles equipped with a premium instrument clus- ter, this display shows the electronic vehicle information center (evic) messages when the appropriate conditions exist. Refer to electronic vehicle information center (evic) in this section for more information. Eco / eco-on (fuel saver indicator...

  • Page 221

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

  • Page 222

    30. Seat belt reminder light this light will turn on for several seconds after the ignition is turned on as a reminder to “buckle up.” this light will remain on as long as the seat belt remains unbuckled. 31. Brake warning light this light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid leve...

  • Page 223

    If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces- sary. Warning! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately. Vehicles equipped ...

  • Page 224

    Turn on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. 34. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) / compass display — if equipped on vehicles equipped with a premium cluster, this display shows the electronic vehicle information center (e...

  • Page 225

    • tire pressure monitor system (if equipped) • personal settings (customer-programmable features) • compass display • outside temperature display • trip computer functions • navigation system screens (if equipped) • audio mode display the system allows the driver to select information by pressing th...

  • Page 226

    Electronic vehicle information center (evic) displays when the appropriate conditions exist, the evic displays the following messages. • turn signal on (with a continuous warning chime) • left front turn signal light out (with a single chime) • left rear turn signal light out (with a single chime) •...

  • Page 227

    • left front low pressure (with a single chime). Refer to “tire pressure monitoring system” in section 5 of this manual. • left rear low pressure (with a single chime). Refer to “tire pressure monitoring system” in section 5 of this manual. • right front low pressure (with a single chime). Refer to ...

  • Page 228

    Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the on position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the menu button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) perform the following procedure...

  • Page 229

    • 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. Dte cannot be reset through the functi...

  • Page 230

    Compass display / eco (fuel saver mode) — if equipped the compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. Press and release the compass button to display one of eight com- pass readings and the outside temperature. Eco (fuel saver mode) — if equipped the eco message will display below...

  • Page 231

    2. Press the menu button until the personal settings (customer-programmable features) menu displays in the evic. 3. Press the scroll button until “calibrate compass” displays in the evic. 4. Press and release the function select button to start the calibration. The “cal” indicator will display in th...

  • Page 232

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

  • Page 233

    Unlock doors automatically on exit when on is selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the park or neutral position and the driver’s door is opened. To make your selection, press and release the function select button until “on” or “off” appears. Remote ...

  • Page 234

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

  • Page 235

    Delay turning headlights off when this feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press and release the function select button until “0,” “30,” “60,” or “90” appears. Turn headlights on wi...

  • Page 236

    Button. Refer to “rear park assist system” in section 3 of this manual for system function and operating information. Hill start assist (hsa) — if equipped when on is selected, the hsa system is active. Refer to “hsa (hill start assist)” under “electronic brake control system” in section 5 of this m...

  • Page 237

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

  • Page 238

    Phone button uconnect™ phone — if equipped press this button to operate the uconnect™ phone feature (if equipped). Refer to “uconnect™ phone” in section 3. If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “not equipped with uconnect” message will display on th...

  • Page 239

    Tune control turn the rotary tune/scroll control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. Setting the tone, balance, and fade push the rotary tune/scroll control knob and bass will display. Turn the tune/scroll control knob to the right or left to increase or decreas...

  • Page 240

    Toggle the music type button to select the following format types: program type 16-digit character dis- play no program type or un- defined none adult hits adlt hit classical classicl classic rock cls rock college college country country foreign language language information inform jazz jazz news ne...

  • Page 241

    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 the fm mode. If a preset button is activated while in the music type (program type) mode, the...

  • Page 242

    Note: • the available selections for each of the above entries varies depending upon the disc. • these selections can only be made while playing a dvd. • 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 - a...

  • Page 243

    Down and selecting ⬙other.⬙ enter the country code using the tune/scroll control knob to scroll up and down to select the number and then push to select. Subtitle language — if equipped selecting this item allows you to choose a default subtitle language (effective only if the language is supported ...

  • Page 244

    Set button — to set the pushbutton memory when you are receiving a station 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 station and press and release that button. If a butt...

  • Page 245

    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 246

    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 current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the cd is within the fi...

  • Page 247

    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 248

    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 249

    • 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 250

    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 251

    Operating instructions - uconnect™ studios (satellite radio) (if equipped) refer to “uconnect™ studios (satellite radio)” in this section. Operating instructions - video entertainment system (ves)™ (if equipped) refer to separate “video entertainment system (ves)™ guide.” dolby 威 manufactured under ...

  • Page 252

    Refer to your uconnect™ tunes (ren) or (rer) user’s manual for detailed operating instructions. Operating instructions — voice recognition system (vr) — if equipped for the radio, refer to “voice recognition system (vr)” in section 3. Operating instructions — uconnect™ phone — if equipped refer to “...

  • Page 253

    6. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where the word “save” is displayed. Changing daylight savings time when selected, this feature will display the time of day in daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the current setting: 1. Turn on the radio. 2. Touch the screen where th...

  • Page 254

    3. Touch the screen where the words “set time zone” are displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on the screen. 4. Select a time zone by touching the screen where your selection appears. If you do not see a time zone that you want to select, touch the screen where the word “page” is displ...

  • Page 255

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

  • Page 256

    Rw/ff pressing the rw (rewind) or ff (fast forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either am or fm frequencies. Tune control turn the rotary tune/scroll control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decre...

  • Page 257

    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 wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button...

  • Page 258

    • 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 multisession compact discs with cd and mp3 tracks. Inserting compact disc(s) gently insert one cd into the cd player with the cd label facing up...

  • Page 259

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

  • Page 260

    Notes on playing mp3 files the radio can play mp3 files; however, acceptable mp3 file recording media and formats are limited. When writing mp3 files, pay attention to the following restric- tions. Supported media (disc types) the mp3 file recording media supported by the radio are cdda, cd-r, cd-rw...

  • Page 261

    Discs created with an option such as ⬙keep disc open after writing ⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of multisession for cd audio or mp3 playback may result in longer disc loading times. Supported mp3 file formats the radio will recognize only files with the *.Mp3 exten- sion as mp3 file...

  • Page 262

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

  • Page 263

    Sales code res/rsc — am/fm stereo radio with cd player (mp3 aux jack) and sirius radio 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 swi...

  • Page 264

    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 without stopping until you release it. Voice recognition system (radio) — if equipped refer to “voice recognition system (vr)” in s...

  • Page 265

    5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds. The clock can also be set by pressing the setup button. For vehicles equipped with satellite radio, press the setup button, use the tune/scroll control to select set clock, and then follow the above procedure, starting at step 2. For vehicles n...

  • Page 266

    Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob a fourth time and balance will display. Turn the tune/ scroll control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob a fifth time and fade will display. Turn the tune/scroll c...

  • Page 267

    Program type 16-digit character display personality persnlty public public rhythm and blues r & b religious music rel musc religious talk rel talk rock rock soft soft soft rock soft rck soft rhythm and blues soft r&b sports sports talk talk top 40 top 40 weather weather by pressing the seek button w...

  • Page 268

    Am/fm button press the button 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 (1–6) you wish ...

  • Page 269

    • 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 multisession compact discs with cd and mp3 tracks. Inserting compact disc(s) gently insert one cd into the cd player with the cd label facing up...

  • Page 270

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

  • Page 271

    Notes on playing mp3 files the radio can play mp3 files; however, acceptable mp3 file recording media and formats are limited. When writing mp3 files, pay attention to the following restric- tions. Supported media (disc types) the mp3 file recording media supported by the radio are cdda, cd-r, cd-rw...

  • Page 272

    Discs created with an option such as ⬙keep disc open after writing ⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of multisession for cd audio or mp3 playback may result in longer disc loading times. Supported mp3 file formats the radio will recognize only files with the *.Mp3 exten- sion as mp3 file...

  • Page 273

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

  • Page 274

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

  • Page 275

    Sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil- dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios. Note: sirius service is not available in hawaii and has limited coverage in alaska. System activation sirius satellite radio service is pre-activated and you may begin listening immedi...

  • Page 276

    Esn/sid access with ren/rer radios while in sat mode, press the menu button on the radio faceplate. Next, touch the subscription tab on the touch screen. All the esns that apply to your vehicle will display. Esn/sid access with reu radio while in sat mode, press the menu button on the radio faceplat...

  • Page 277

    • driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent reception. • placing objects over or too close to the antenna can cause signal blockage. Operating instructions — uconnect™ studios (satellite) mode note: the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operate the ...

  • Page 278

    Rw/ff pressing the rw (rewind) or ff (fast forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the direction of the arrows. Tune control (rotary) turn the rotary tune/scroll control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel. Music type button — except reu...

  • Page 279

    Setup button pressing the setup button allows you to select the following items: • display sirius id number — press the audio/ select button to display the sirius id number. This number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the sirius subscription. Set button – to set the pushbutton memory when...

  • Page 280

    Operating instructions — uconnect™ phone (if equipped) refer to “uconnect™ phone” in section 3. Operating instructions — video entertainment system (ves)™ (if equipped) refer to separate “video entertainment system (ves)™ guide.” remote sound system controls — if equipped the remote sound system con...

  • Page 281

    • press the button in the center of the switch to change modes (i.E., am, fm, etc.). Left-hand switch functions for radio operation • press the top of the switch to seek the next listenable station up from the current setting. • press the bottom of the switch to seek the next listenable station down...

  • Page 282

    4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners, or anti-static sprays. 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high. Note: if you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar d...

  • Page 283

    Blower control rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the ven- tilation system in any mode. The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the “o” (off) position. There are seven blower speeds. Temperature control rotate this control to regulate the te...

  • Page 284

    Panel air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. Note: the center instrument panel outlets can be aimed so that they are directed toward the rear seat passengers for maximum airflow to the rear. Bi-level air is directed through the p...

  • Page 285

    Recirculation control pressing the recirculation control button will put the system in recirculation mode. This can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are present. Activating recirculation will cause the led in the control button to illuminate. After ten min...

  • Page 286

    Note: the air conditioning compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds. • max a/c for maximum cooling use the a/c and recirculation buttons at the same time. • economy mode if economy mode is desired, press the a/c button to turn off the indicator light and the ...

  • Page 287

    Operation of the system is quite simple. 1. Turn the mode control knob (on the right) and the blower control knob (on the left) to auto. Note: the auto position performs best for front seat occupants only. 2. Dial in the temperature you would like the system to maintain by rotating the temperature c...

  • Page 288

    • if your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the a/c condenser located in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front fascia protectors may reduc...

  • Page 289

    288 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 290

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

  • Page 291

    • air conditioner control press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation only. When the air conditioning is turned on, cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets selected with the mode control dial. Press this but- ton a second time to turn off the air conditionin...

  • Page 292

    • extended use of recirculation may cause the windows to fog. If the interior of the windows begins to fog, press the recirculation button to return to outside air. Some temp/humidity conditions will cause captured interior air to condense on windows and hamper visibility. For this reason, the syste...

  • Page 293

    Winter operation use of the air recirculation mode during winter months is not recommended because it may cause window fogging. Vacation storage anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.E., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five mi...

  • Page 294

    Outside air intake make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. In winter months, make sure the air intake is clear...

  • Page 295

    Control setting suggestions for various weather conditions 294 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 296: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 ▫ normal starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 ▫ extreme cold weather (below –20°f or –29°c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 ▫ if engine fails to start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 297

    䡵 on-road driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 䡵 off-road driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 ▫ when to use 4wd low range . . . . . . . . . . 321 ▫ driving through water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 ▫ driving in snow, mud and sand . . . . . . . . . 323 ▫ hill ...

  • Page 298

    䡵 tires — general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 ▫ tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 ▫ tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 ▫ tire pressures for high speed operation . . . 355 ▫ radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 299

    䡵 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 ▫ fuel filler cap (gas cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . 379 䡵 vehicle loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 ▫ certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 300

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

  • Page 301

    Extreme cold weather (below –20°f or –29°c) to ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- able from your authorized dealer) is recommended. If engine fails to start warning! • never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the t...

  • Page 302

    Then, turn the ignition switch to the start position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to the lock position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “no...

  • Page 303

    Warning! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 volt ac electrical cord could cause electrocution. Use the heater when temperatures below 0 °f (-18 °c) are expected to last for several days. Automatic transmission caution! Damage to the transmission may occur if the fo...

  • Page 304

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

  • Page 305

    3. Using a flat blade screwdriver, carefully remove the shift lock manual override cover which is located on the prndl bezel. 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 5. Using the screwdriver, reach into the manual override opening. Press and hold the shift lock lever down. 6. Move th...

  • Page 306

    Four–speed automatic transmission note: under extreme cold temperatures (-6°f (-21°c) and when in drive, transmission operation may be briefly limited to only second gear operation. Normal operation will resume once the transmission temperature has risen to a suitable level. Shifting from drive to p...

  • Page 307

    The parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. Always apply the parking brake first, then place the shift lever in the park position. Warning! • never use the park position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle mov...

  • Page 308

    2 (second) this range is used for moderate grades and to assist braking on dry pavement or in mud and snow. Begins at a stop in low gear with automatic upshift into second gear. Will not shift into third gear. 1 (first) this range is used for hard pulling at low speeds in mud, sand, snow, or on stee...

  • Page 309

    Note: tow/haul mode locks out overdrive. The “tow/haul indicator light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate when the switch has been activated. Pressing the switch a second time restores nor- mal operation. If the tow/haul mode is desired, the switch must be pressed each time the e...

  • Page 310

    If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will return to normal operation. If the problem persists, park, reverse, and neutral will continue to oper- ate. Only second gear range will operate in the drive position. Have the transmission checked at your autho- rized dealer as soon as poss...

  • Page 311

    Position locks the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft together and forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Use the transfer case neutral position for recreational towing only. Refer to “recreational towing” in this section for specific procedures on shifting into and out of n...

  • Page 312

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

  • Page 313

    Shift positions the transfer case switch is located on the center console next to the shift lever. 2wd rear wheel drive high range - this range is used for normal street and highway driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. 4wd lock four-wheel drive high range - this range locks the front driveshaft and r...

  • Page 314

    N neutral - this range disengages both the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft from the powertrain. To be used for flat towing behind another vehicle. Refer to “recreational towing” in this section for more information. Transfer case position indicator lights the four-wheel drive indicator lights (...

  • Page 315

    The vehicle stopped or in motion. With the vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelerator pedal after mov- ing the transfer case switch. If the vehicle is stopped, the ignition switch must be in the on position with the engine either off ...

  • Page 316

    Alternate procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. With the ignition switch in the on position, and the engine off or running, shift the transmission into neutral. 3. Move the transfer case switch to the desired position. 4. After the desired position indicator light is on (not flashing...

  • Page 317

    This transfer case is intended to be driven in either the two-wheel drive position (2wd) or the four-wheel drive auto position (4wd auto) for normal street and high- way conditions such as dry hard-surfaced roads. For added capability when traversing steep grades, rough terrain, or extremely poor tr...

  • Page 318

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

  • Page 319

    Shift positions the transfer case switch is located on the center console next to the shift lever. 2wd rear wheel drive high range - this range is for normal street and highway driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. 4wd auto four-wheel drive auto high range – this active on- demand range makes availabl...

  • Page 320

    N neutral - this range disengages both the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft from the powertrain. To be used for flat towing behind another vehicle. Refer to “recreational towing” in this section for more information. Transfer case position indicator lights the four-wheel drive indicator lights (...

  • Page 321

    Vehicle stopped or in motion. If the vehicle is stopped, the ignition switch must be in the on position with the engine either off or running. This shift cannot be completed if the ignition switch is in the acc position. 2wd or 4wd auto to 4wd low when shifting into or out of 4wd low, some gear nois...

  • Page 322

    Process, then the indicator light will flash, and the current transfer case position will be maintained. To retry a shift, move the transfer case switch back to the original position, make certain all shift requirements have been met, wait five seconds, and try the shift again. The ignition switch m...

  • Page 323

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

  • Page 324

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

  • Page 325

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

  • Page 326

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

  • Page 327

    If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during parking maneuvers. Note: • increased noise levels at the end of ...

  • Page 328

    Power steering fluid check checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an aut...

  • Page 329

    Note: the “brake warning light” indicates only that the parking brake is applied. You must be sure the parking brake is fully applied before leaving the vehicle. Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked, and the shift lever is in the park position. When parking on a hill, you should apply...

  • Page 330

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

  • Page 331

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

  • Page 332

    • do not “ride” the brakes by resting your foot on the pedal. This could overheat the brakes and result in unpredictable braking action, longer stopping dis- tances, or brake damage. • when descending mountains or hills, repeated brak- ing can cause brake fade with loss of braking control. Avoid rep...

  • Page 333

    Two additional electronic brake control system options are hill descent control (hdc) and trailer sway control (tsc). Your vehicle may be equipped with one or both of these options. Anti-lock brake system (abs) this system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditio...

  • Page 334

    Stability. A feature of the tcs system functions similar to a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine torque to be a...

  • Page 335

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

  • Page 336

    Period. If the driver does not apply the throttle before this time expires, the system will release brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill as normal. The system will release brake pressure in proportion to amount of throttle applied. The following conditions must be met in order for ...

  • Page 337

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

  • Page 338

    4. Start the engine. 5. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn to the left. 6. Press the “esc off” button located in the lower switch bank below the climate control four times within twenty seconds. The “esc off indicator light” should turn on and turn off two times. 7. Rotate the steering wheel ba...

  • Page 339

    Hdc control speed. If more speed is desired during hdc control, the accelerator pedal will increase vehicle speed in the usual manner. When either the brake or the accelerator is released, hdc will control the vehicle at the original set speed. Note: hdc is available on vehicles equipped with the mp...

  • Page 340

    2. Press the “hill descent” button. The “hill descent control indicator light” in the instrument cluster will turn on solid. Note: if the transfer case is not in 4wd low range, the “hill descent control indicator light” will flash for five seconds and hdc will not be enabled. Disabling hdc 1. Press ...

  • Page 341

    Accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. Warning! • the electronic stability control (esc) cannot pre- vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by pre...

  • Page 342

    • the esc system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when esc becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the esc activation. Esc operating modes depending upon model and mode of operation, the esc system has up to three operating mode...

  • Page 343

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

  • Page 344

    Note: • “full off” is the only operating mode for esc in 4wd low range. The esc system will be in this mode whenever the vehicle is started in 4wd low range or the transfer case is shifted into 4wd low range. • the “esc off” message will display and a chime will sound when the shift lever is moved f...

  • Page 345

    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 346

    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 347

    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 348

    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 349

    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 350

    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 351

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

  • Page 352

    5 starting and operating 351.

  • Page 353

    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 354

    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 355

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

  • Page 356

    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 357

    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 indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the w...

  • Page 358

    Warning! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no...

  • Page 359

    Caution! Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de- pends on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the transfer case. Tire rotation schedule should be followed to balance tire wear. Life of tire the service life of a tire is...

  • Page 360

    Replacement tires the tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva- lent to the originals in size, quality and performance wh...

  • Page 361

    Warning! (continued) • failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control. Caution! Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer read- ings. Tire chains use on...

  • Page 362

    Caution! (continued) • install chains on the rear wheels as tightly as possible and then retighten after driving about 1 ⁄ 2 mile (0.8 km). • do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h). • drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle. • use on rear wheels only. • do n...

  • Page 363

    The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” shown in the following diagram. These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on on/off road type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, ...

  • Page 364

    Tire pressure monitor system (tpms) the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- mended cold placard pressure. The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (6.9 kpa) for every 12°f (6.5°c). This means that when the out...

  • Page 365

    For example, your vehicle may have a recommended cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure of 33 psi (227 kpa). If the ambient temperature is 68°f (20°c) and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi (193 kpa), a temperature drop to 20°f (-7°c) will decrease the tire pressure to approximat...

  • Page 366

    Note: • the tpms is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition. • the tpms should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure. • driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat ...

  • Page 367

    The matching full-size spare wheel and tire assembly (if equipped) has a tire pressure monitoring sensor. The matching full-size spare can be used in place of any of the four road tires. The tpms will only monitor the pressure in the full-size spare when it is used in place of a road tire. Otherwise...

  • Page 368

    3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with tpms sensors. Vehicles with full-size spare 1. The matching full-size spare wheel and tire assembly has a tire pressure monitoring sensor that can be moni- tored b...

  • Page 369

    Telltale light” will turn off, as long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the tpms to receive this information. Premium system — if equipped the t...

  • Page 370

    Tire pressure monitoring low pressure warnings the “tire pressure monitoring telltale light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires. In addition, the electronic vehicle information center (evic) will dis...

  • Page 371

    Check tpms warning when a system fault is detected, the “tire pressure moni- toring telltale light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. The system fault will also sound a chime. In addition, the evic will display a ⬙check tpm system ⬙ message for three seconds and then dis...

  • Page 372

    Vehicles with full-size spare 1. The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly has a tire pressure monitoring sensor that can be moni- tored by the tpms. 2. If you install the full size spare in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, a chime will sound ...

  • Page 373

    Addition, the evic will display a ⬙check tpm sys- tem ⬙ message for three seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value. 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will sound, the “tpms telltale light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and ...

  • Page 374

    Fuel requirements all engines are designed to meet all emis- sions regulations and provide excellent fuel economy and performance when us- ing high quality unleaded “regular” gaso- line having an octane rating of 87. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit ...

  • Page 375

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

  • Page 376

    • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the engine controller memory more extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to e-85 fuel. Mmt in gasoline mmt is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline blended with mmt p...

  • Page 377

    Fuel system cautions caution! Use the following guidelines to maintain your vehi- cle’s performance: • the use of leaded gas is prohibited by federal law. Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor- mance, and damage the emission control system. • an out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or igniti...

  • Page 378

    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 379

    Adding fuel fuel filler cap (gas cap) the gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door, on the driver’s side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap has been designed for use with this vehicle. Caution! • damage to the fuel system or emission control system c...

  • Page 380

    Warning! • never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled. • never add fuel when the engine is running. This is in violation of most state and federal fire regula- tions and will cause the mil to turn on. • a fire may result if gasoline is ...

  • Page 381

    Vehicle loading certification label 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. This label contains the month and year of manufacture, gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), gross axle...

  • Page 382

    Tire size the tire size on the label represents the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size. Rim size this is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size listed. Inflation pressure this is the cold tire inflation pressure for yo...

  • Page 383

    Improper weight distributions can have an adverse affect on the way your vehicle steers and handles, and the way the brakes operate. Caution! Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the gvwr or the maximum front and rear gawr. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way yo...

  • Page 384

    Measure gtw is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale. Warning! If the gross trailer weight (gtw) is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) or more, it is mandatory to use a weight- distributing hitch to ensure stable handling of your vehic...

  • Page 385

    Frontal area the frontal area is the maximum height and maximum width of the front of a trailer. Trailer sway control — mechanical the trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable friction associ...

  • Page 386

    Warning! • an improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability, brak- ing performance, and could result in an accident. • weight distributing systems may not be compat- ible with surge brake couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable ...

  • Page 387

    With weight distributing hitch (correct) improper adjustment of weight-distributing hitch (incorrect) 386 starting and operating.

  • Page 388

    Trailer hitch classification your vehicle is capable of towing trailers up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to the standard equipment. Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional trailer tow prep pack...

  • Page 389

    Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) the following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ transmission model frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) tongue wt. (see note) 3.7l/automatic 4x2 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907...

  • Page 390

    When towing trailers with gross trailer weight (gtw) between 3,500 lbs (1 588 kg) and 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) the following chart provides maximum trailer weight ratings towable for the following engine/transmission combinations, only if using a weight distributing hitch. Engine/ transmission model fro...

  • Page 391

    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 side to s...

  • Page 392

    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 for the ma...

  • Page 393

    Warning! (continued) • 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 parke...

  • Page 394

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

  • Page 395

    Warning! • do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake system 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 distance. When towing you should allow f...

  • Page 396

    Four-pin connector 1 — female pins 4 — park 2 — male pin 5 — left stop/turn 3 — ground 6 — right stop/turn seven-pin connector 1 — battery 5 — ground 2 — backup lamps 6 — left stop/turn 3 — right stop/turn 7 — running lamps 4 — electric brakes 5 starting and operating 395.

  • Page 397

    Towing tips before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Automatic transmission the “d” range can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, you will want to activate the tow/haul...

  • Page 398

    Cooling system to reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: − city driving when stopped for short periods of time, put transmission in neutral and increase engine idle speed. − highway driving reduce speed. − air conditioning turn off temporarily. Recrea...

  • Page 399

    Caution! • the transmission must be in park position for recreational towing. Failure to follow these proce- dures can cause severe transmission and/or trans- fer case damage. • internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational to...

  • Page 400

    4. Press the brake pedal. 5. Shift the transmission into neutral. 6. Use the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object to press the recessed transfer case neutral button for four seconds. After the shift is complete, and the neu- tral light turns on, release the neutral button. 7. Start the engine....

  • Page 401

    Caution! Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- mission is shifted into park with the transfer case in neutral and the engine running. With the transfer case in neutral, ensure that the engine is off prior to shifting the transmission into park. Shifting out of neutral perform the follow...

  • Page 402

    Note: steps 1 through 6 are requirements for shifting the transfer case. If these requirements are not met prior to depressing the neutral selection button or while the shift attempt is in process, then all of the mode position indicator lights will flash continuously until all requirements are met ...

  • Page 404: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 䡵 if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 䡵 jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 ▫ jack location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 ▫ spare tire ...

  • Page 405

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

  • Page 406

    Note: there are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition: • if your air conditioner (a/c) is on, turn it off. The a/c system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the a/c off can help remove this heat. • you can also turn the temperature control to maximum he...

  • Page 407

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

  • Page 408

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

  • Page 409

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

  • Page 410

    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 spare tire. 2. Remove jack ...

  • Page 411

    4. Locate the jack as shown. For the front tires, place it (rearward) of the notch on the body weld seam behind wheel to be changed. For the rear tires, place it under the axle by the wheel to be changed. Position the jack handle on the jack. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is f...

  • Page 412

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

  • Page 413

    Jump-starting do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way. Also, there is a greater risk of an accident when a vehicle is being pushed or towed. If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may b...

  • Page 414

    2. When boosting from a battery in another vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach, but without allowing the vehicles to touch. Warning! Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result. 3. Set the parking brake, pl...

  • Page 415

    7. If the vehicle is equipped with sentry key 威 immobi- lizer, turn the ignition switch to the on position for three seconds before moving the ignition switch to the start position. 8. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the...

  • Page 416

    Towing methods note: when towing a 4x4 model, the transfer case must be in neutral and the transmission must be in park. Model flat towing (all four wheels on the ground) flatbed towing (all four wheels sus- pended off the ground) front wheels raised, rear wheels on the ground rear wheels raised, fr...

  • Page 418: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment — 3.7l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 䡵 onboard diagnostic system — obd ii . . . . . . 420 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . 420 䡵 emissions inspection and maintenance programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 419

    ▫ cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 ▫ brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 ▫ transfer case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 ▫ front/rear axle fluid . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 420

    Engine compartment — 3.7l 1 — air cleaner filter 6 — washer fluid reservoir 2 — engine oil dipstick 7 — engine coolant reservoir 3 — brake fluid reservoir 8 — engine oil fill 4 — integrated power module 9 — coolant pressure cap 5 — battery 7 maintaining your vehicle 419.

  • Page 421

    Onboard diagnostic system — obd ii your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called obd ii. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems are operating properly, your vehicle will provide ex...

  • Page 422

    This manual. Tighten the gas cap until a ⬙clicking⬙ sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off. If the problem persists, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a dama...

  • Page 423

    4. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the on position, you will see the mil symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check. 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 of...

  • Page 424

    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 425

    Caution! (continued) • your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these components as the chemicals can damage your engine, transmission, power steering or ...

  • Page 426

    Caution! Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. Change engine oil the oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the “maintenance schedule” in s...

  • Page 427

    Caution! Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Engine oil viscosity sae 5w-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature starting ...

  • Page 428

    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. Note: for best access to the oil filter, a drive on hoist should be used instead of a chas...

  • Page 429

    Engine air cleaner filter selection the quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. Mopar 威 engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recommended. Maintenance-free battery the top...

  • Page 430

    Caution! • it is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post. Battery posts are marked posi- tive (+) and negative (-) and are identified on the battery case. Cable clamps should b...

  • Page 431

    Warning! • use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Re...

  • Page 432

    Body lubrication locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- cated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as mopar 威 spray white lube or equivalent, to assure qu...

  • Page 433

    Note: life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor performance of blades may be present with chattering, marks, water lines or wet spots. If any condition is present please proceed to clean wiper blades with humid cloth removing any debris that m...

  • Page 434

    Exhaust system the best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is...

  • Page 435

    Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage. Caution! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is n...

  • Page 436

    To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- age: • do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. • do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. • do not idle the engine with any ignition coil connec...

  • Page 437

    Spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the a/c condenser (if equipped) or the back of the radiator core. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at the coolant recovery bottle and radiator. Inspect the en...

  • Page 438

    Caution! • mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified hoat engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corro- sion protection. If a non-hoat engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency, it should be replaced with the...

  • Page 439

    When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): • the manufacturer recommends using mopar威 antifreeze/coolant 5 year/100,000 mile formula hoat (hybrid organic additive technology) or equivalent. • mix a minimum solution of 50% hoat engine coolant (antifreeze) and distilled water. Use higher concentra- tion...

  • Page 440

    Warning! • the warning words “do not open hot” on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system. To p...

  • Page 441

    When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. Points to remember note: when the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine co...

  • Page 442

    • do not change the thermostat for summer or winter operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install only the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emissions. Brake system in order to assure brake system performan...

  • Page 443

    Warning! • use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in this section for the correct fluid type. Using the wrong type of brake fluid can severely damage your brake system and/or impair its per- formance. The proper type of brake fluid for your ...

  • Page 444

    Warning! (continued) • do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure. This could result in an accident. Automatic transmission fluid level check your vehicle is equipped with a capped transmissio...

  • Page 445

    Special additives the manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- dition of any additives to the transmission. The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks. The use of transmission sealers should be avoided as they may adversely affect seals. Caut...

  • Page 446

    Draining fluid first remove the fill plug (1), then the drain plug (2). Recommended tightening torque for the drain and fill plugs is 15–25 ft lbs (20–34 n·m). Caution! Do not over-tighten the plugs. You could damage them and cause a leak. Lubricant selection use only manufacturer’s recommended flui...

  • Page 447

    Frequency of fluid change under normal operating conditions, the lubricant in- stalled at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle. Lubricant changes are not neces- sary unless the lubricant becomes contaminated with water. Change the lubricant immediately if contam...

  • Page 448

    • scrub in all directions, covering an area of about two square feet at a time. Avoid heavy scrubbing. • rinse the entire vehicle with water to remove all soap and dirt from the top fabric and to prevent streaking on painted and chrome surfaces. • allow the top to dry before opening. Vacuuming the t...

  • Page 449

    Protection for appearance purposes, you may wish to protect the acrylic (cloth) top periodically. A fabric protectant such as scotchguard 威 is suggested. The top should be clean and dry before application of the protectant. Caution! Avoid getting scotchguard 威 on the surrounding weather strips, mold...

  • Page 450

    The most common causes are: • road salt, dirt, and moisture accumulation. • stone and gravel impact. • insects, tree sap, and tar. • salt in the air near seacoast localities. • atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants. Washing • wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- hicle in the shade u...

  • Page 451

    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 tailgate must be kept clear and open. • if you detect any stone chips or s...

  • Page 452

    Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’ protective finish. Stain repel fabric cleaning procedure — if equipped stain repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- ner: • remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a clean, dry...

  • Page 453

    Cleaning interior trim clean interior trim with a damp cloth and mopar 威 total clean or equivalent, and if necessary, follow with mo- par spot & stain remover or equivalent. Do not use harsh cleaners or armor all 威. Use mopar威 total clean or equivalent to clean vinyl upholstery. Cleaning leather uph...

  • Page 454

    Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses. Glass surfaces all glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with mopar 威 glass cleaner or any commercial household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use ca...

  • Page 455

    Fuses totally integrated power module (tipm) the totally integrated power module (tipm) is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays. A label that identifies each component is printed on the inside of the cover. Cavity cartridge f...

  • Page 456

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

  • Page 457

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description j17 40 amp green — starter solenoid j18 20 amp blue — powertrain control module (pcm) trans- mission relay j19 60 amp yellow — radiator fan j20 30 amp pink — front wiper j21 20 amp blue — front washer/rear washer - if equipped j22 25 amp white — sunroof m...

  • Page 458

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description m9 — 20 amp yellow rr heated seat - if equipped m10 — 15 amp blue hands-free module (hfm) – if equipped/ universal garage door opener (ugdo) – if equipped/vanity light m11 — 10 amp red automatic tempera- ture control (atc) - if equipped m12 — 30 amp green...

  • Page 459

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description m15 — 20 amp yellow multifunction control switch/cabin com- partment node (ccn)/steering col- umn control module (scm)/rear view mirror/tire pressure monitor (tpm) - if equipped/ir sensor - if equipped/transfer case module - if equipped m16 — 10 amp red o...

  • Page 460

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description m20 — 15 amp blue interior lighting/ steering wheel switches - if equipped/switch bank/electronic ve- hicle information center (evic) - if equipped m21 — 20 amp yellow auto shut down (asd) #3 m22 — 10 amp red right horn (hi/low) m23 — 10 amp red left horn...

  • Page 461

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description m31 — 20 amp yellow back-up lights m32 — 10 amp red occupant restraint controller (orc) m33 — 10 amp red powertrain control module (pcm) m34 — 10 amp red park assist module - if equipped/heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (hvac) module - if equipp...

  • Page 462

    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 463

    3. Firmly grasp the lock ring and rotate it counterclock- wise to unlock it. 4. Remove the bulb and connector assembly from the headlamp housing. 5. Disconnect the bulb from the electrical connector and then connect the replacement bulb. Caution! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil cont...

  • Page 464

    Front fog lamp 1. Open the hood. 2. Reach behind the headlamp housing to access the bulb. 3. Rotate the bulb’s socket counterclockwise, and remove the bulb and socket assembly from the fog lamp housing. 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and insert the replace- ment bulb. Caution! Do not touch the n...

  • Page 465

    Rear tail/stop, turn signal, and back-up lamp 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Remove the screws that fasten the taillamp housing to the vehicle. 3. Pull the taillamp housing straight back to separate it from the vehicle. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector. 5. Remove the two screws that fasten the back ...

  • Page 466

    Fluid capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) 19.5 gallons 73.8 liters engine oil with filter 3.7 liter engine (sae 5w-20, api certified) 5 quarts 4.7 liters cooling system * 3.7 liter engine (mopar 威 antifreeze/engine coolant 5 year/100,000 mile formula or equivalent) 14 quarts 13.3 liters * incl...

  • Page 467

    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 (hy- brid organic additive technology) or equivalent. Engine oil use api certified sae 5w-20 engine oil, meeting the requirements of chr...

  • Page 468

    Chassis component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part automatic transmission mopar 威 atf+4 automatic transmission fluid or equivalent. Transfer case mopar 威 atf+4 automatic transmission fluid or equivalent. Front axle sae 80w-90 multi-purpose type, gl-5 gear lubricant or equivalent. Rear axle sae 75w-...

  • Page 470: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 emissions control system maintenance . . . . . . 470 䡵 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 ▫ required maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . 472 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s.

  • Page 471

    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 472

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

  • Page 473

    Once a month • check 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 the coolant reservoir and brake master cylinder, and add as needed. • check all lights and other electrical items for correct ope...

  • Page 474

    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 service center 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine...

  • Page 475

    18,000 miles (30,000 km) or 18 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate tires. ❏ inspect the front and rear axle fluid; change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing. Odometer reading date repair order # d...

  • Page 476

    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 (3.7l engine). ❏ adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ❏ inspect the t...

  • Page 477

    42,000 miles (70,000 km) or 42 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate tires. Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature, authorized service center 48,000 miles (80,000 km) or 48 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engi...

  • Page 478

    54,000 miles (90,000 km) or 54 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate tires. ❏ inspect the front and rear axle fluid; change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing. Odometer reading date repair order # d...

  • Page 479

    60,000 miles (100,000 km) or 60 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate tires. ❏ replace the air conditioning filter. ❏ replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ replace the ignition cables (3.7l engine). ❏ replace the spark plugs (3.7l engine). ❏ i...

  • Page 480

    66,000 miles (110,000 km) or 66 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate tires. Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature, authorized service center 72,000 miles (120,000 km) or 72 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the en...

  • Page 481

    78,000 miles (130,000 km) or 78 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate tires. Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature, authorized service center 84,000 miles (140,000 km) or 84 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the en...

  • Page 482

    90,000 miles (150,000 km) or 90 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate tires. ❏ replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ inspect and replace pcv valve if necessary. † ❏ replace the spark plugs (3.7l engine). ❏ adjust parking brake on vehicles equi...

  • Page 483

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

  • Page 484

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

  • Page 485

    120,000 miles (200,000 km) or 120 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate tires. ❏ replace the air conditioning filter. ❏ replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ replace the ignition cables (3.7l engine). ❏ replace the spark plugs (3.7l engine). ❏...

  • Page 486

    126,000 miles (210,000 km) or 126 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate tires. ❏ inspect the front and rear axle fluid; change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing. Odometer reading date repair order ...

  • Page 487

    138,000 miles (230,000 km) or 138 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate tires. Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature, authorized service center 144,000 miles (240,000 km) or 144 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change th...

  • Page 488

    † 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 service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about...

  • Page 490: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491 ▫ prepare for the appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 491 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491 ▫ be reasonable with r...

  • Page 491

    䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 497 ▫ treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 497 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 497 ▫ temperature grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49...

  • Page 492

    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 493

    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 494

    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 495

    Has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns. Warning! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certa...

  • Page 496

    If nhtsa receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, nhtsa cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized dealer, and the manufacturer. T...

  • Page 497

    These comprehensive service manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintaining, servicing, and repairing chrysler group llc vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, and/or components is wri...

  • Page 498

    Department of transportation uniform tire quality grades the following tire grading categories were established by the national highway traffic safety administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle....

  • Page 499

    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 500: Index

    Index 10

  • Page 501

    About your brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 abs (anti-lock brake system) . . . . . . . . . . . . 329,332 adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 437 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 additives, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 502

    Automatic door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,31 automatic headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 automatic oil change indicator . . . . . . . . . . 220,226 automatic temperature control (atc) . . . . . . . . . 285 automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 503

    Brake/transmission interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 break-in recommendations, new vehicle . . . . . . . . 85 bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461 bulbs, light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,461 calibration, compass . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 504

    Coin holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 cold weather operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 command-trac operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 compact disc (cd) maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 compact spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 505

    Disposal antifreeze (engine coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439 engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 door locks, automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 door opener, garage . ....

  • Page 506

    Checking oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435,466 cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 exhaust gas caution . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 507

    Turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,152,211,462,464 flash-to-pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 flipper glass, liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 flooded engine starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 floor console . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 508

    Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465 fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454 garage door opener (homelink 威) . . . . . . . . . . . 173 gas cap (fuel filler cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . 378,379,420 gas gauge (fuel gauge) . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 509

    Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148,149 time delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 heated mirrors . . . . . ....

  • Page 510

    Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 jack location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 jack operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405,408 jacking instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 jump starting . ....

  • Page 511

    Dimmer switch, headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148,153 electronic stability program (esp) indicator . . . 339 engine temperature warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 512

    Loading vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 auto unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 automatic door ....

  • Page 513

    Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 modifications/alterations, vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 monitor, tire pressure system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 mopar parts . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 514

    Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220,307 overdrive off switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 overheating, engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216,404 owner’s manual (operator manual) . . . . . . . . . 5,495 paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 515

    Radio remote controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 radio, satellite (uconnect 威 studios) . . . . . . . . . . . 273 rear axle (differential) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 rear park sense system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 rear seat, folding . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 516

    Safety checks outside vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 safety defects, reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 494 safety, exhaust gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 safety information, tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 safety tips . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 517

    Sentry key (immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 sentry key programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 sentry key replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 service assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491 service contract . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 518

    Wheel, tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 steering wheel mounted sound system controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 storage bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 519

    Load capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 pressure monitor system (tpms) . . . . . . . . . . . 363 pressure warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 quality grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 497 radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 520

    Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444,467 four-wheel-drive operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 521

    Warning lights (instrument cluster description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 warning, roll over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 warnings and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 494 washers, windshield ...

  • Page 522

    Chrysler group llc 10kk74-126-ac 3rd edition printed in u.S.A. 10kk74-126-ad 4th edition.