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Jeep 2010 WK Grand Cherokee SRT8 Owner's Manual

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

  • Page 3: Introduction

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

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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 9: Contents

    Things to know before starting your vehicle contents 䡵 a word about your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ wireless ignition node (win) . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ integrated ignition key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ▫ ignition key removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ▫ key-in-i...

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    ▫ remote open window feature — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ▫ using the panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ▫ programming additional transmitters . . . . . 22 ▫ transmitter battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ▫ general information . . . . . . ....

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    ▫ seat belts and pregnant women . . . . . . . . . 43 ▫ seat belt extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 ▫ supplemental restraint systems (srs) . . . . . 44 ▫ advanced front airbag features . . . . . . . . . 46 ▫ airbag deployment sensors and controls . . 50 ▫ event data recorder (edr) . ....

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    A word about your keys your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter with integrated ignition key and a wireless ignition node (win) with integral ignition switch. You can insert the double-sided key into the ignition switch with either...

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    Integrated ignition key the integrated ignition key operates the ignition switch. It also contains the remote keyless entry (rke) trans- mitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the rke transmitter. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle...

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    Note: • if you try to remove the key before you place the shift lever in park, it may become trapped temporarily in the ignition switch. If this occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition switc...

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    Key-in-ignition reminder if you open the driver’s door with the integrated ignition key in the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key. Note: the key-in-ignition reminder only sounds when the integrated ignition key is placed in the lock or acc position. Sentry key 姞 the sentry ...

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    Note: the sentry key 威 immobilizer system is not compatible with aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. All of the rke transmitters provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electroni...

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

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    Vehicle security light (located in the instrument cluster) will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds to signal that the vehicle security alarm is arming. During this 16 second arming period, opening any door or the liftgate will cancel the arming. If the vehicle security alarm success- fully arms, the...

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    Remote keyless entry (rke) this system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate, or activate the panic alarm, from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. The rke transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activat...

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

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    To lock the doors press and release the lock button on the rke transmit- ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal. Sound horn with remote key lock this feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the rke transmi...

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    Using the panic alarm to turn the panic alarm feature on or off, press and hold the panic button on the rke transmitter for at least one second and release. When the panic alarm is on, the headlights and park lamps will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will turn on. The...

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    2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. Reposition the access door panel over the battery opening and snap into place. General information this device com...

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    1. A weak battery in the rke transmitter. The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or cb radios. Remote starting system — if equipped this system uses the remote keyless entry...

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    Warning! • do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains carbon mon- oxide (co) which is odorless and colorless. Car- bon monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled. • keep remote keyless entry (rke) transmitters away from child...

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    Note: to avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system will disable the one time press of the remote start button for two seconds after receiving a valid remote start request. To exit remote start mode and drive the vehicle before the end of 15 minute cycle, press and release the unlock button on the rk...

  • Page 27

    Power door locks the power door lock switch is located on each front door panel. Press the switch to lock or unlock the doors. If the plunger is down when the door is closed, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the key is not inside the vehicle before closing the door. If you press the door loc...

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    This feature is selectable and can be turned on or off. Refer to “auto door locks” under “customer- programmable features” in the “electronic vehicle infor- mation center (evic),” in section 4 of this manual, or see your authorized dealer. Child protection door lock the rear doors of your vehicle ar...

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    Passenger/rear passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the on or accessory position. The power window switches remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature....

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    To stop the window from going all the way up during the auto up operation, push down on the switch briefly. To close the window part way, lift the window switch to the first detent and release when you want the window to stop. Note: if the window runs into any obstacle during auto up it will reverse...

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    Window lockout button the window lockout button on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window controls on the other doors. To disable the window controls on the other doors, press the window lockout button. To enable the window controls, press the window lockout button again. Wind buffeting ...

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    Liftgate to open the liftgate, pull up (squeeze) on the handle and lift. Manually unlocking the vehicle doors with the plunger or a key in the lock cylinder will not unlock the liftgate. Warning! • driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas...

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    Warning! To avoid injury stand back when opening. Glass will automatically rise. Once the liftgate flipper glass has been opened, connec- tion to the rear window wiper is interrupted, preventing activation of the rear wiper blade while the flipper glass is open. Note: if a malfunction to the liftgat...

  • Page 34

    Occupant restraints some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: • front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passen- gers • advanced front airbags for driver and front passen- ger • supplemental rear impact active head restraints (ahr) located on top o...

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

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    Warning! • it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed. • wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your...

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    2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap. 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “cli...

  • Page 38

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

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

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

  • Page 41

    Energy management feature this vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature in the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a co...

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    How to disengage the automatic locking mode disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emer- gency) locking mode. Seat belt pretensioners — if equipped the driver and front passenger seat...

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    Beltalert 威 can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps: note: the following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the on or start position. Chrysler group llc does not recom- mend deactivating beltalert 威. 1. Turn th...

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    Seat belt extender if a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long...

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    Note: these airbags are certified to the new federal regulations for advanced airbags. The advanced front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may also be equipped with supplem...

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    • front passenger airbag • front and side impact sensors • steering wheel and column • instrument panel • knee impact bolster • front seat belt pretensioners — if equipped • supplemental side airbag inflatable curtains (sabic) — if equipped advanced front airbag features the advanced front airbag sy...

  • Page 47

    Supplemental side airbag inflatable curtain (sabic) — if equipped sabic airbags offer side-impact and vehicle rollover protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure. Each airbag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each o...

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    • airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open during airbag deployment. The system includes sensors adjacent to both front and rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy the sabic airbags during impacts that require airbag occu- pant protection. Warning! • if you...

  • Page 49

    Warning! Infants in rear-facing child restraints should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag. An airbag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that position. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (see section on ...

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

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    The advanced front airbags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions. On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, advanced front airbags...

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    It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- ment cluster airbag warning light if a malfunction is noted. The diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction. Warning! Ignoring the airbag warning light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect...

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    Deploy the sabic airbags, depending on severity and type of collision. In these events, the orc will deploy the sabic only on the impact side of the vehicle. A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain airbag. The inflating side curtain airbag pushes the outside edge of the ...

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    • turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is removed. • unlock the doors automatically. If a deployment occurs the airbags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment. Note: front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all coll...

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    Warning! Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and the front passenger seat belt retractor assembly replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Also, have the occupant restraint controller (orc) syst...

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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 your seat, including your ...

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    Note: if the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the occupant restraint controller (orc) may also be disabled. The airbags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label located on the inside of th...

  • Page 58

    In the event that an investigation is undertaken by chrysler group llc (regardless of initiative), the com- pany or its designated representative will first obtain permission of the appropriate custodial entity for the vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee) before accessing the electronic dat...

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    • pedal position • and other parameters depending on vehicle configuration child restraints everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time, including babies and children. Every state in the united states, and all canadian provinces, require that small children ride in proper restraint ...

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

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    Here are some tips for 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. Chrysler group llc also recommends that you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you will use...

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    • in the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it. Inser...

  • Page 63

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

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    Latch-compatible child restraint systems are now avail- able. However, because the lower anchorages are to be introduced over a period of years, child restraint systems having attachments for those anchorages will continue to also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat belts. Child ...

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    Installing the latch-compatible child restraint system we urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that were provide...

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    In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. 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 adjustin...

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

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

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

  • Page 70

    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...

  • Page 72

    Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, ...

  • Page 73

    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 75: Contents

    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 ▫ automatic dimming mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 ▫ outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 ▫ outside mirrors folding feature . . . . . . . . . 81 ▫ o...

  • Page 76

    ▫ head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 ▫ front heated seats — if equipped . . . . . . . . 87 ▫ rear heated seats — if equipped . . . . . . . . 89 ▫ 60/40 split rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 䡵 driver memory seat — if equipped . . . . . . . . 94 ▫ setting memor...

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    ▫ lane change assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 ▫ high/low beam switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 ▫ flash-to-pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 ▫ headlight time delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 ▫ interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107...

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    ▫ cleaning the rear park assist . . . . . . . . . . 122 ▫ system usage precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 䡵 rear camera — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 ▫ turning the rear camera on or off — with navigation radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 ▫ turning the rear camera on or o...

  • Page 79

    ▫ sunroof maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 ▫ ignition off operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 ▫ sunroof fully closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 䡵 electrical power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 䡵 power inverter — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 140 䡵 cu...

  • Page 80

    Mirrors automatic dimming mirror this mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated. Caution!...

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    Outside mirrors to receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror. Warning! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger-side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they ...

  • Page 82

    After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same direction you want the mirror to move. Use the off (center) position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror position. Heated mirrors — if equipped these mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on ...

  • Page 83

    Uconnect™ phone — if equipped refer to “uconnect™ phone” in the uconnect™ user manual located on the dvd for further details. Voice recognition (vr) system — if equipped refer to “voice recognition (vr)” in the uconnect™ user manual located on the dvd for further details. Seats seats are a primary p...

  • Page 84

    Front manual seat adjustment move the seat forward or rearward using the adjustment bar. Lift up on the bar located on the front of the seat near the floor. Using body pressure, move forward and rear- ward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. Warning! Adjusting a seat while the ve...

  • Page 85

    Manual lumbar support adjustment the manual lumbar support adjustment lever is located on the right side of the driver’s seatback (all models) and on the left side of the passenger’s seatback (if equipped). Moving the lumbar control lever forward and rearward will increase or decrease the lumbar sup...

  • Page 86

    Warning! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked. Caution! Do not place any article under any se...

  • Page 87

    Head restraints head restraints can reduce the risk of injury in the event of a rear impact. Adjustable head restraints should be adjusted so that the upper edge is as high as practical. The head restraints have a locking button which must be pushed in to lower the head restraint to all positions. T...

  • Page 88

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

  • Page 89

    Warning! (continued) • do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. To avoid heated seat surfaces coming in contact with each other and potential seat overheating, always ensure that the seat heater is in the...

  • Page 90

    Press the switch once to select high-level heat- ing. Press the switch a second time to select low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements off. When the high-level setting is selected, the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of ope...

  • Page 91

    60/40 split rear seat to lower rear seat either side of the rear seat can be lowered to allow for extended cargo space and still maintain some rear seating room. Note: be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to fold down easily. 1. Pul...

  • Page 92

    2. Fold the rear seat completely forward. To raise rear seat raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interfer- ence from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position. Warning! The cargo area in the rear of the ...

  • Page 93

    Storage (rear seat armrest) — if equipped the rear seat may be equipped with a center storage armrest. Press the latch and lift the top of the armrest to access the storage bin. Rear seat armrest armrest storage latch 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 93.

  • Page 94

    Driver memory seat — if equipped once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seat, driver’s outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals and radio station preset settings. Your remote keyless entry (rke) transmitters can also b...

  • Page 95

    Setting memory positions and linking remote keyless entry transmitter to memory note: each time the s (set) button and a numbered button 1 or 2 are pressed, you erase the memory settings for that button and store a new one. 1. Insert the ignition key, and turn the ignition switch to the on position....

  • Page 96

    11. Select ⬙remote linked to memory⬙ in the electronic vehicle information center (evic) and enter ⬙yes⬙. Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic) — customer-programmable features” in section 4 for more information. 12. Repeat the above steps to set the next memory position, using the ...

  • Page 97

    3. Press and release the memory s (set) button located on the driver’s door. 4. Within five seconds, press and release memory button 1 on the driver’s door. 5. Within five seconds, press and release the unlock button on the rke transmitter. To disable another rke transmitter linked to either memory ...

  • Page 98

    The easy entry/exit feature will be automatically dis- abled if the seat is already positioned closer 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/entry. Each stored memory setting will have an associated easy entr...

  • Page 99

    2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left and lift the hood. Caution! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. Warning! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the ...

  • Page 100

    Lights multifunction lever the multifunction lever controls the operation of the headlights, turn signals, headlight beam selection, instru- ment panel light dimming, passing light, interior courtesy/ dome lights and optional fog lights. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the ste...

  • Page 101

    Automatic headlight system — if equipped turn the end of the multifunction lever to the third detent (auto) to activate the automatic headlight system. This system performs two functions. With the engine running and the multifunction lever in the auto posi- tion, the headlights will turn on and off ...

  • Page 102

    Note: when your headlights come on during the daytime, the instrument panel lights will automatically dim to the lower nighttime intensity. Refer to “instru- ment panel and interior lights” for setting the instru- ment panel lights to full daytime intensity. Smartbeam™ — if equipped the smartbeam™ s...

  • Page 103

    Note: broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, and other obstructions (sticker, toll box, etc.) on the windshield or camera lens will cause the system to function impro...

  • Page 104

    Even when the doors and liftgate are open. While in the “off” position the instrument panel lighting is at the lowest light level and may not be suitable for night driving. Battery saver feature if the multifunction lever is left in the interior light position, parking light position, or the headlig...

  • Page 105

    Fog lights — if equipped the fog light switch is located in the multifunction lever. To activate the fog lights, turn on the park/ turn lights, low beam headlights or the automatic headlights and pull out the end of the multifunction lever. A light in the instrument cluster shows when the fog lights...

  • Page 106

    Turn signals move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. Note: if either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside l...

  • Page 107

    Headlight time delay this feature delays turning off the headlights for 30, 60 or 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned off. To activate the headlight delay, the multifunction lever must be rotated to the “off” position after the ignition switch is turned to lock/acc. Only the headlights wi...

  • Page 108

    Front map/reading lights these lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light can be turned on by pressing the recessed area of the lens. To turn these lights off, press the recessed area of the lens a second time. There are also reading lights located above the rear doors. Each light can be...

  • Page 109

    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 on the end of the lever. For information on the rear wiper/washer, refer to “rear window features” in this section....

  • Page 110

    Caution! Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the “park” position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off, and the blades cannot return to the “park” position, damage to the wiper motor may occur. Windshield washer operation to use the w...

  • Page 111

    Intermittent wiper system use one of the five intermittent wiper speeds when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. Turn the end of the lever to one of the five delay positions for the desired delay interval. The delay can be regulated from a ...

  • Page 112

    Rain sensing wipers — if equipped this feature senses moisture on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver. The feature is especially useful for road splash or overspray from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of ...

  • Page 113

    The rain sensing system has protection features for the wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the following conditions: • low ambient temperature — when the ignition is first turned on, the rain sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater tha...

  • Page 114

    To unlock the steering column, push the control handle downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as de- sired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering col...

  • Page 115

    Press the bottom of the switch to move the pedals forward (away from the driver). Press the top of the switch to move the pedals rearward (toward the driver). • the pedals can be adjusted with the ignition off. • the pedals can be adjusted while driving. • the pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehi...

  • Page 116

    The electronic speed control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel. 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...

  • Page 117

    To set a desired speed when the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press down on the lever and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. Note: the vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pressing the set lever. To deacti...

  • Page 118

    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 control on hills the transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the vehicle set speed. Note: the electronic speed control system ma...

  • Page 119

    The sensors can detect obstacles from approximately 12 to 59 in (30 to 150 cm) from the rear fascia in the horizontal direction, depending on the location and orientation of the obstacle and the type of obstacle. Rear park assist warning display the rear park assist warning display, located in the h...

  • Page 120

    The system dimly illuminates the two outer most yellow leds when it is on and detecting no obstacles. The following chart shows the warning display operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: warning display distances display led obstacle distance from: led color audible signal rear corners ...

  • Page 121

    Enable/disable the rear park assist the rear park assist can be enabled and disabled with a switch located on the upper switch bank of the instru- ment panel. Press the switch once to turn the rear park assist on, push the switch a second time to turn the rear park assist off. When the switch is pre...

  • Page 122

    Cleaning the rear park assist clean the rear park assist sensors with water, car wash soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you could damage the sensors. System usage precautions note: • ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and ...

  • Page 123

    • clean the rear park assist sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt, or debris. Failure to do so can result in the system not working properly. The system might not detect an obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or...

  • Page 124

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

  • Page 125

    Rear camera — if equipped vehicles may be equipped with a rearview camera (lo- cated on the rear liftgate) that allows you to see an on-screen image (on the navigation/multimedia radio) of the rear of your vehicle, whenever the vehicle is put into reverse. Warning! Drivers must be careful when backi...

  • Page 126

    Turning the rear camera on or off — with navigation radio 1. Press the ⬙menu⬙ hard key. 2. Select ⬙system setup⬙ soft key. 3. Press the “camera setup” soft key. 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting ⬙enable rear camera in reverse⬙ soft key. 5. Press the “save” soft key. 6. When t...

  • Page 127

    Overhead console the overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights, storage for sunglasses. Universal garage door opener (homelink 威) and power sunroof switches may also be included, if equipped. Courtesy/reading lights at the forward end of the console are two courtesy/ reading lights. Press th...

  • Page 128

    Garage door opener — if equipped homelink 威 replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The homelink 威 unit operates off your vehicle’s battery. The homelink 威 buttons are located...

  • Page 129

    Warning! • your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the universal transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this trans- ceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by ...

  • Page 130

    2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) from the homelink 威 buttons while keeping the evic display in view. For optimal training, point the battery end of the hand- held transmitter away from the homelink 威. 3. Simultaneously, press and hold both the chosen homelink 威 button and the...

  • Page 131

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

  • Page 132

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

  • Page 133

    Reprogramming a single homelink 姞 button to reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the on/run position. 2. Press and hold the desired homelink 威 button for 20 seconds until the evic display states “channel # training.” do not release ...

  • Page 134

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

  • Page 135

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

  • Page 136

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

  • Page 137

    Ignition off operation the power sunroof switches remain active for up ap- proximately ten minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. Sunroof fully closed press the switch forward and release to ensure that the sunroof is fully closed. ...

  • Page 138

    The front power outlets are located to the left and right of the convenience tray (lower center of instrument panel). Pull lightly on the tab of the plastic cover to access these power outlets. The power outlet located on the left side of the tray can be used to power a conventional cigar lighter. T...

  • Page 139

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

  • Page 140

    Power inverter — if equipped there is a 115 volt, 150 watt inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert dc current to ac current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electron- ics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 watts. Certain high-end video games, su...

  • Page 141

    The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the power rating of 150 watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating exceeds approximat...

  • Page 142

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

  • Page 143

    Cargo area features cargo light the cargo area light is activated by opening the liftgate, opening any door, or by rotating the dimmer control on the multifunction lever to the extreme top position. If all doors are closed and only the liftgate is open, pushing on the cargo light lens surface will t...

  • Page 144

    Retractable cargo area cover — if equipped note: the purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. To cover the cargo area: 1. Grasp the cover at the center handle. Pull it over the cargo area. 2. Insert the...

  • Page 145

    Warning! In an accident, a loose cargo cover 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 146

    Warning! • to help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use seat belts. • cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a child seat t...

  • Page 147

    Cargo load floor the panel in the load floor is reversible for added utility. One side is carpeted and the other side features a plastic lined tray which holds a variety of items. The cargo load floor is held by spring loaded latches. In order to use the cargo load floor, use the following procedure...

  • Page 148

    Rear window features rear window wiper/washer the rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch located on the control lever. The control lever is located on the right side of the steering column. Rotate the switch upward to the “on” position to activate the rear wiper. Note: the rear wiper ope...

  • Page 149

    If the liftgate flipper glass is open, connection to the rear window wiper is interrupted preventing activation of the rear wiper blade. When the liftgate flipper glass is closed, the rear wiper switch, or the ignition switch, needs to be turned off and on to restart the rear wiper. Rear window defr...

  • Page 151: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 䡵 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 䡵 instrument cluster description . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 䡵 electronic vehicle information center (evic) . . 167 ▫ electronic...

  • Page 152

    ▫ clock setting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 䡵 sales code res — am/fm stereo radio with cd player (mp3 aux jack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 ▫ operating instructions — radio mode . . . . 187 ▫ operation instructions — cd mode for cd and mp3 audio play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 153

    ▫ electronic serial number/sirius identification number (esn/sid) . . . . . . . . . 214 ▫ selecting uconnect™ studios (satellite) mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 ▫ satellite antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 ▫ reception quality . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 154

    Instrument panel features 1 — air outlet 5 — upper switch bank 9 — lower switch bank 2 — instrument cluster 6 — power outlet/cigar lighter 10 — climate controls 3 — radio 7 — storage bin 11 — ignition switch 4 — glove compartment 8 — power outlet 12 — storage bin 154 understanding your instrument pa...

  • Page 155

    Instrument cluster 4 understanding your instrument panel 155.

  • Page 156

    Instrument cluster description 1. Speedometer indicates vehicle speed. 2. Brake warning light this light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid l...

  • Page 157

    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 with the anti-lock brake system (abs), are also equipped with el...

  • Page 158

    5. Malfunction indicator light (mil) the malfunction indicator light (mil) is part of an onboard diagnostic system called obd ii that monitors engine and automatic transmission con- trol systems. The light will illuminate when the key is in the on position before engine start. If the bulb does not c...

  • Page 159

    6. Airbag warning light this light turns on and remains on for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned on. If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. 7. Anti...

  • Page 160

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

  • Page 161

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

  • Page 162

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

  • Page 163

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

  • Page 164

    Warning! If a warning light remains on the system may not be working and you will not have the benefit of esp or bas. Under certain driving conditions, where esp or bas would be beneficial, you - if you have not adjusted your driving speeds and stopping in or to account for the lack of the feature, ...

  • Page 165

    19. Shift lever indicator the shift lever indicator is self-contained within the instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the automatic transmission. Note: you must apply the brakes before shifting from park. 20. Fuel gauge the pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ig...

  • Page 166

    22. Front fog light indicator — if equipped this indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. 23. Charging system light this light shows the status of the electrical charg- ing system. The light should come on when the ignition switch is first turned on and remain on briefly as a bulb...

  • Page 167

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

  • Page 168

    The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel: menu button press and release the menu button and the mode displayed will change between trip functions, personal settings, and system sta- tus. Function select button press the functi...

  • Page 169

    • key not programmed — exceeded key pro- gram limit • programming active — new key pro- grammed • service security key • driver/passenger door open (with graphic) • left/right rear door open (with graphic) • x doors open (with graphic) • liftgate open (with graphic) • liftgate/door open (with graphi...

  • Page 170

    • auto high beams on • auto high beams off • park assist disabled • service suspension • service park assist system • transmission over temp • low brake fluid level • warning! Limit speed • check gascap • esp off • iod fuse out • memory #1 positions set • memory #2 positions set • memory system disa...

  • Page 171

    • left rear low pressure (premium tpm system only) • right rear low pressure (premium tpm sys- tem only) • stereo (if equipped with driver-selectable surround sound [dss]) • video surround (if equipped with driver-selectable surround sound [dss]) • audio surround (if equipped with driver-selectable ...

  • Page 172

    Trip functions press and release the menu button until one of the following trip functions displays in the evic: • distance to empty • trip a • trip b • elapsed time • service distance • engine oil pressure • engine oil temperature • display units of measure in press the scroll button to cycle throu...

  • Page 173

    • trip a shows the total distance traveled for trip a since the last reset. • trip b shows the total distance traveled for trip b since the last reset. • elapsed time shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ignition switch is in the acc position. Elapsed time will increm...

  • Page 174

    Performance pages — if equipped warning! Measurement of vehicle statistics with the perfor- mance pages is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be done on any public roadways. It is recommended that these features be used in a controlled environment and within the limits of t...

  • Page 175

    • dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach 60 mph (100 km/h) in less then 10 seconds. • the time will continue to display until the function select button is pressed. • pressing the function select button will clear the current run time and display the vehicle’s best 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) t...

  • Page 176

    1/8 mile, 1/4 mile when selected, this screen displays the time it takes the vehicle to travel 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) within 30 seconds and the vehicle’s speed when it reaches 1/8 mile (1/ 4 mile). • the feature will “ready” when the vehicle is at 0 mph (0 km/h). The word “ready” will flash when condi-...

  • Page 177

    Compass display the compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. Press and release the compass/temperature button to display one of eight compass readings and the outside temperature. Automatic compass calibration when the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the evic...

  • Page 178

    Give false readings. For the most accurate compass per- formance, the compass variance must be set using the following procedure: note: magnetic materials should be kept away from the overhead console. This is where the compass sensor is located. 1. Turn the ignition switch on. 2. Press the menu but...

  • Page 179

    While in the surround sound menu, press the func- tion select button to change surround modes. Personal settings (customer-programmable features) personal settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the transmission is in park. Press and release the menu button until “personal setting...

  • Page 180

    Remote key unlock when “driver door 1st press” is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the remote keyless entry rke transmitter unlock button. When “driver door 1st press” is selected, you must press the rke transmitter unlock button twice to unlock the passenger’s door...

  • Page 181

    Select button until yes (y) or no (n) appears. Refer to “lights/smartbeam™ — if equipped” in section 3 of this manual for more information. Headlamps on with wipers (available with automatic headlamps only) when yes (y) is selected, and the headlight switch is in the auto position, the headlights wi...

  • Page 182

    Easy entry/exit seat (available with memory seat only) this feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press and release the function select button until yes (y) or no (n) appears. Note: the seat will r...

  • Page 183

    System status press and release the menu button until one of the following system status messages displays in the evic: • system ok • system warnings displayed (will display all currently active system warnings) • tire pressure monitor system (shows the current pres- sure of all four road tires). Fo...

  • Page 184

    • your system can be set to display pressure units in psi, kpa, or bar. Sales code (rer/ren) — am/fm/cd/dvd radio – if equipped note: the sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate. The ren and rer radios contain a cd/dvd player, usb port, and a 30-gigabyte hard drive (hdd...

  • Page 185

    To manually set the clock — rer/ren 1. Turn on the radio. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. 3. Touch the screen where “user clock” is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 4. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the word “hour” with the arrow pointin...

  • Page 186

    Show time if radio is off when selected, this feature will display the time of day on the touch screen when the radio is turned off. Proceed as follows to change the current setting: 1. Turn on the radio. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the scre...

  • Page 187

    Sales code res — am/fm stereo radio with cd player (mp3 aux jack) note: the radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating instructions — radio mode note: the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operate the radio. Power switch/volume control (r...

  • Page 188

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

  • Page 189

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

  • Page 190

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

  • Page 191

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

  • Page 192

    The current selection. Pressing and holding the seek button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in cd and mp3 modes. Time button press this button to change the display from a large cd playing time display to a small cd playing time display. Rw/ff press and hold the ff (fast forward) butt...

  • Page 193

    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 194

    When using the mp3 encoder to compress audio data to an mp3 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 files use a 44.1 khz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or vbr bit rate. Mpeg...

  • Page 195

    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. Operation instructions - auxiliary mode the auxiliary (aux) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the...

  • Page 196

    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 197

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

  • Page 198

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

  • Page 199

    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 decrease the bass tones. Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob a second time and mid will display. Turn the tune/scroll control...

  • Page 200

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

  • Page 201

    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 202

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

  • Page 203

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

  • Page 204

    Time button press this button to change the display from a large cd playing time display to a small cd playing time display. Rw/ff press and hold ff (fast forward) and the cd player will begin to fast forward until ff is released or rw or another cd button is pressed. The rw (reverse) button works i...

  • Page 205

    The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • maximum number of folder levels: 8 • maximum number of files: 255 • maximum number of folders. (the radio display of file names and folder names is limited. For large numbers of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to display the file ...

  • Page 206

    Mpeg specification sampling frequency (khz) bit rate (kbps) mpeg-1 audio layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 mpeg-2 audio layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 id3 tag information for artist, song title, and alb...

  • Page 207

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

  • Page 208

    Time button (auxiliary mode) press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when the ignition is off). Operating instructions - uconnect™ phone (if equipped) refer to “uconnect™ phone” in the uconnect™ user manual located on the dvd for further...

  • Page 209

    Note: • if the radio has a usb port, connecting an ipod威 to this port does not play the media. For playing an ipod 威, use the separate 16–pin connector port (in the glove compartment on some vehicles). • connecting an ipod威 to the aux port located in the radio faceplate, plays media, but does not us...

  • Page 210

    Controlling the ipod 姞 using radio buttons to get into the uci (ipod 威) mode and access a connected ipod 威, press the “aux” button on the radio faceplate. Once in the uci (ipod 威) mode, ipod威 audio tracks (if available from ipod 威) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system. Play mode when switch...

  • Page 211

    Beginning of the track. If you press the seek >> button during play mode, it will jump to the next track in the list. • while a track is playing, press the info button to see the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) for that track. Pressing the info button again jumps to the next s...

  • Page 212

    The track to be played highlighted on the radio display, press the tune control knob to select and start playing the track. Turning the tune control knob fast will scroll through the list faster. During fast scroll, you may notice a slight delay in updating the information on the radio display. • du...

  • Page 213

    • music type button: the music type button is another shortcut button to the genre listing on your ipod 威. Caution! • leaving the ipod威 (or any supported device) any- where in the vehicle in extreme heat or cold can alter the operation or damage the device. Follow the device manufacturer’s guideline...

  • Page 214

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

  • Page 215

    Bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly on or above the antenna. Reception quality satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons: • the vehicle is parked in an underground parking structure or...

  • Page 216

    Info button pressing the info button will cycle the display informa- tion between artist, song title, and composer (if avail- able). Also, pressing and holding the info button for an additional three seconds will make the radio display the song title all of the time (press and hold again to return t...

  • Page 217

    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 218

    Kicker 姞 high performance sound system with driver-selectable surround (dss) – if equipped your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art audio amplifier that provides 5.1-channel surround sound from any stereo audio source. Anew feature of the kicker 威 audio system offers the ability to choose su...

  • Page 219

    Installing the subwoofer 1. Lower the left rear passenger seat. 2. Align the left outside edge of the subwoofer with the outside edge of the inner cargo tie down hook. 4 understanding your instrument panel 219.

  • Page 220

    3. Slide the subwoofer toward the front of the vehicle so that the rear edge lines up with the end of the load floor. 4. Connect the electrical connector. 5. Fold the left rear passenger seat rearward into the upright position. The rear tether anchors should engage the hooks located on the back of t...

  • Page 221

    Uconnect™ studios (sirius backseat tv™) — if equipped satellite video uses direct satellite receiver broadcasting technology to provide streaming video. The subscription service provider is sirius satellite radio. Sirius back- seat tv™ offers three video channels for family enter- tainment, directly...

  • Page 222

    Kicker 姞 mobile surround (kms1) 姞 – if equipped the ves™ for this vehicle comes equipped with kicker mobile surround (kms1). 威 this feature offers the ulti- mate movie experience by providing surround sound uniquely equalized for the interior space of your vehicle. The kms1 威 video surround mode act...

  • Page 223

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

  • Page 224

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

  • Page 225

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

  • Page 226

    Note: the numbers on the temperature dial represent a comfort setting when the mode knob is set to auto, and not the actual air temperature. Turn the mode control (on the right) knob to auto, and then turn the blower control (on the left) knob to either lo auto or hi auto. The lo auto position shoul...

  • Page 227

    The system will automatically control re- circulation. However, pressing this button will temporarily put the system in “recir- culation” mode. This can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are present. This will cause the led to illuminate. Note: • the surfac...

  • Page 228

    Manual operation this system offers a full complement of manual override features which consist of blower preferred automatic, mode preferred automatic with manual air temperature control, and manual. This means the customer can override the blower, mode, and disable the automatic temperature contro...

  • Page 229

    4 understanding your instrument panel 229.

  • Page 230

    Note: regardless of the type of operation, when a temperature knob is set to the full clockwise or full counterclockwise position, the system will deliver full hot or full cold air out of the ducts, respectively. The operator can override the auto mode setting and select the direction of the air by ...

  • Page 231

    Bi-level air flows both through the outlets located in the instrument panel and those located on the floor. Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console, and under the front seats to the rear seat passengers. These registers can be closed to block airflow. The center console out...

  • Page 232

    Note: extended use of recirculation may cause the windows to fog. If the interior of the windows begins to fog, press the “recirculate” button to return to outside air. Some temperature/humidity conditions will cause captured interior air to condense on windows and ham- per visibility. For this reas...

  • Page 233

    Summer operation air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant, during the summer, to provide proper corrosion protection and to raise the boiling point of the coolant for protection against overheating. A 50 % concentration is recommended. Refer to recommended fl...

  • Page 234

    Operating tips chart 234 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 235: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 ▫ normal starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 ▫ extreme cold weather (below ⫺20°f or ⫺29°c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 ▫ if engine fails to start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 236

    䡵 power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 ▫ power steering fluid check . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 䡵 parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 䡵 anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 䡵 electronic brake control system . . . . ....

  • Page 237

    ▫ replacement tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 䡵 tire rotation recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . 276 䡵 tire pressure monitor system (tpms) . . . . . . . 277 ▫ premium system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280...

  • Page 238

    Starting procedure before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. Warning! • never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is da...

  • Page 239

    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...

  • Page 240

    If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “normal starting” or “extreme cold weather” proce- dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. Then, turn the ignition switch to the start position and release it as soon...

  • Page 241

    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 242

    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 243

    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 244

    Warning! Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, you should apply the park brake, shift the transmission into park, and remove the key from the ignition. ...

  • Page 245

    Note: the electronic stability program (esp) and traction control (if equipped) should be turned off before attempting to rock the vehicle. Refer to “electronic brake control system” in section 5 of this manual. The least amount of accelerator pedal pressure to main- tain the rocking motion without ...

  • Page 246

    Autostick 姞 operation by placing the shift lever in the drive position, the shift lever can be moved from side to side. This allows the driver to engage the autostick 威 mode. Moving the shift lever to the right (+) or the left (-) will engage the autostick 威 mode. In normal driving mode (boxed “d” d...

  • Page 247

    When in the autostick 威 mode, as the engine rpm nears the engine maximum speed, an “upshift” message will appear in the electronic vehicle information center (evic) portion of your instrument cluster. This message appears in order to alert the driver that the engine speed is approaching it’s maximum...

  • Page 248

    • transmission shifting will be more noticeable when autostick 威 is engaged. Power steering the standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost. If...

  • Page 249

    Power steering fluid check the power steering system requires the use of mopar 威 hydraulic system power steering fluid or equivalent, which meets chrysler material standard ms-10838. Caution! Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering system as the chemicals can damage your power steering co...

  • Page 250

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

  • Page 251

    Warning! • always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or injury. Also, be certain to leave the transmission in park. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury. • leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dan- ge...

  • Page 252

    Warning! Significant over or under inflation of tires can lead to loss of braking effectiveness. The anti-lock brake system conducts a low-speed self- test at about 12 mph (20 km/h). If you have your foot lightly on the brake while this test is occurring you may feel slight pedal movement. The movem...

  • Page 253

    Warning! (continued) • the capabilities of an abs equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. Caution! The anti-lock brake system is subject to possible detrimental effects of electronic interference cau...

  • Page 254

    Warning! (continued) • do not drive too fast for road conditions, espe- cially when roads are wet or slushy. A wedge of water can build up between the tire tread and the road. This hydroplaning action can cause loss of traction, braking ability, and control. • after going through deep water or a car...

  • Page 255

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

  • Page 256

    Benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- ing pressure during the stopping sequence (do not “pump” the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the bas is deactivated. Warning! The brake assist system (bas) cannot...

  • Page 257

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

  • Page 258

    Light” also flashes when tcs is active. If the “esp/tcs indicator light” begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the 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 program (esp...

  • Page 259

    Turn esp on again, momentarily press the ⬙esp off” switch. This will restore the normal “esp on” mode of operation. Note: to improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “esp partial off” mode by pre...

  • Page 260

    Flash, the engine power may be reduced and you may feel the brakes being applied to individual wheels to attempt to stop the trailer from swaying. Tsc is disabled when the esp system is in the “partial off” mode. Warning! If tsc activates while driving, slow the vehicle down, stop at the nearest saf...

  • Page 261

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

  • Page 262

    • temporary spare tires are high-pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only. Tires designed to this standard have the letter “t” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: t145/80d18 103m. • high flotation tire sizing is based on u.S. Design standards ...

  • Page 263

    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 264

    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 265

    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 266

    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 267

    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 268

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

  • Page 269

    5 starting and operating 269.

  • Page 270

    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 run flat tires this vehicle is equipped wit...

  • Page 271

    Safety warning! • improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents. • under inflation increases tire flexing and can result in over-heating and tire failure. • over inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results i...

  • Page 272

    Tire inflation pressures the proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side “b” pillar. The pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as inspecting for signs of tire wear or visible damage at least once a month. Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. D...

  • Page 273

    Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kpa) during operation. Do not reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low. Tire pressures for high speed operation the manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or c...

  • Page 274

    Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your dealer for radial tire repairs. Tire spinning when stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h). Warning! Fast spinning tires ca...

  • Page 275

    These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Life of tire the service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors includi...

  • Page 276

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

  • Page 277

    Tire pressure monitor system (tpms) premium system the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the receiver mod...

  • Page 278

    Note: your system can be set to display pressure units in psi, kpa, or bar. Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible, and inflate the low tire(s) that is flashing on the graphic display to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressu...

  • Page 279

    If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault no longer exists, the “tire pressure monitoring telltale light” will no longer flash, the ⬙check tpm system⬙ text message will not be present, and a pressure value will be displayed...

  • Page 280

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

  • Page 281

    Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the world- wide fuel charter, wwfc) which define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer recom- mends the use of gasolines...

  • Page 282

    E-85 usage in non-flex fuel vehicles non-ffv vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- ing 10% ethanol (e10). Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the vehicle’s warranty. If a non-ffv vehicle is inadvertently fueled with e-85 fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: • ...

  • Page 283

    Can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the united states. Mmt is prohibited in federal and califor- nia reformulated gasoline. Materials added to fuel all gasoline sold in the united states is required to contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional detergents or other additi...

  • Page 284

    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 285

    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 is for use with this vehicle. Caution! • damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result fro...

  • Page 286

    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. Note: tighten the gas cap about 1/4...

  • Page 287

    Caution! Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys- tem could result from using an improper fuel tank filler cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system. Warning! • never add fuel when the engine is running. • never have any smoking materials lit in or near ...

  • Page 288

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

  • Page 289

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

  • Page 290

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

  • Page 291

    Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) the following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ transmission gcwr (gross combined wt. Rating) frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Trailer tongue wt. (see note) 6.1l automatic...

  • Page 292

    Trailer and trailer 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 s...

  • Page 293

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

  • Page 294

    • when hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over- load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas- sis structure or tires. • safety chains must always be used between your vehicle...

  • Page 295

    − check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres- sures before trailer usage. − check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer. Refer to “tires–general infor- mation” for proper inspection procedure. − when replacing tires, refer to “tires–general informa- tion” ...

  • Page 296

    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 297

    Electronic speed control — if equipped − do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. − when using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until you can get back to cruising speed. − use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maxim...

  • Page 299: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 䡵 if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 䡵 jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 ▫ run flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 䡵 jump-star...

  • Page 300

    Hazard warning flashers the hazard warning flasher switch is located on the switch bank just above 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. ...

  • Page 301

    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 maxi- mum ...

  • Page 302

    Warning! • remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured. • battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution that can cause serious burns; do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. Wear safety...

  • Page 303

    4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery. Connect the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery. Warning! • do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury coul...

  • Page 304

    7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan. Warning! Any procedure other than above could result in: • personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vent. • personal injury or property damage due to battery explosi...

  • Page 305

    Warning! Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps and chains may break, causing serious injury. Towing a disabled vehicle the manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all four wheels off the ground using a flatbed. Caution! Towing this vehicle using any other method coul...

  • Page 307: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment – 6.1l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 䡵 onboard diagnostic system – obd ii . . . . . . 310 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . 310 䡵 emissions inspection and maintenance programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 308

    ▫ brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 ▫ appearance care and protection from corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 䡵 fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 ▫ inte...

  • Page 309

    Engine compartment – 6.1l 1 — engine coolant reservoir 7 — engine oil dipstick 2 — power distribution center 8 — power steering fluid reservoir 3 — brake fluid reservoir 9 — engine oil fill 4 — integrated power module 10 — coolant pressure cap 5 — battery 11 — air cleaner filter 6 — washer fluid res...

  • Page 310

    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 311

    The message will remain displayed until the vehicle diagnostic system can retest the fuel system. The test will perform the next time the vehicle is started, if the vehicle was keyed off above 40°f (4°c) outside temperature and the following vehicle start is above 40°f (4°c) outside temperature. It ...

  • Page 312

    2. Turn the ignition to the on position, but do not crank or start the engine. 3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start this test over. 4. As soon as you turn your key to the on position, you will see the mil symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check. 5. Approximately 15 secon...

  • Page 313

    Replacement parts use of genuine mopar 威 parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- sure the designed performance. Damage or failures caused by the use of non-mopar 威 parts for maintenance and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. Dealer ser...

  • Page 314

    Caution! • failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per- form repairs and service when necessary could result in more costly repairs, damage to other components or negatively impact vehicle perfor- mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by an authorized chrysler group llc dealer...

  • Page 315

    Caution! • overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. • operating the engine with the oil levels below the safe zone, or operating with oil levels that exceed the top of the safe zone may cause engine damage. Change engine oil the oil ...

  • Page 316

    The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to “engine compart- ment” in this section. Synthetic engine oils you may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- mended oil quality requirements a...

  • Page 317

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

  • Page 318

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

  • Page 319

    Note: use only manufacturer approved a/c system sealers, stop leak products, seal conditioners, compres- sor oil, or refrigerants. Refrigerant recovery and recycling r-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- carbon (hfc) that is endorsed by the environmental protection agency and is an o...

  • Page 320

    Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact...

  • Page 321

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

  • Page 322

    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 323

    To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: • 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 engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. • do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or remo...

  • Page 324

    Coolant checks check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of the ...

  • Page 325

    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 326

    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- tio...

  • Page 327

    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 328

    Of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. 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...

  • Page 329

    • keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean. • 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 uns...

  • Page 330

    Warning! (continued) • to avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lowe...

  • Page 331

    Caution! The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require adjustment under normal operating condi- tions. If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your authorized dealer immediately. Severe damage to the transmission may occur. Your authorized dealer has the proper tools to accurately...

  • Page 332

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

  • Page 333

    • if you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner. • if your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause which destroys the paint and protective coating have your vehicle repaired as...

  • Page 334

    • for tough stains, apply mopar威 total clean or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. • for grease stains, apply mopar威 multi-purpose cleaner or equivalent to a clean, damp cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel...

  • Page 335

    Warning! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm. Glass surfaces all glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with mopar 威 glass cleaner or any commercial household-type glass cleaner. ...

  • Page 336

    Fuses interior fuses the fuse panel is on the lower instrument panel just to the left of the steering column. Cavity cartridge fuse mini-fuse description 1 30 amp green audio amp (b+) 2 15 amp blue sunroof (b+) 3 10 amp red htd mirror (ebl) 4 20 amp yellow rr pwr out (b+) 5 10 amp red rr hvac (r/o) ...

  • Page 337

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini-fuse description 10 10 amp red final drive control module (fdcm), heater ventilation/ air conditioning (hvac), rear heated seat switch, o/h, heater ventilation/ air conditioning (hvac) relay, rear park assist 11 spare (b+) 12 10 amp red door mods, o/h lamps, ip courtesy la...

  • Page 338

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini-fuse description 21 spare (acc delay) 22 15 amp blue rear wiper (b+) 24 10 amp red power distribution center (pdc) relays, powertrain control module, a580 (r/s) 25 10 amp red shifter assy (btsi), trans. Case switch, esp/abs, trailer sway damp relay underhood fuses (power d...

  • Page 339

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini-fuse description 1 50 amp red ptc heater 1 (diesel only) 2 40 amp green hid headlamps 3 50 amp red ptc heater 2 (diesel only) 4 30 amp pink power outlets 5 50 amp red ptc heater 3 (diesel only) 6 30 amp pink cig lighter, trail tow batt 7 40 amp green power liftgate (com- m...

  • Page 340

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini-fuse description 17 30 amp pink abs pump 18 40 amp green accessory delay, seats 19 40 amp green jb power 20 30 amp pink wiper motor 21 20 amp yellow fuel pump 22 20 amp yellow tcm, a/c clutch 23 25 amp natural power inverter 24 20 amp yellow rear heated seats cavity cartri...

  • Page 341

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini-fuse description 33 20 amp yellow final drive control module (fdcm) e-diff 34 — spare 35 20 amp yellow trail-tow mod (ex- port only) 36 — spare 37 20 amp yellow ignition switch 38 20 amp yellow hid left 39 20 amp yellow hid right 40 25 amp natural next generation con- trol...

  • Page 342

    Underhood fuses (integrated power module) cavity cartridge fuse mini-fuse description 8 10 amp red lt park lamps 9 10 amp red trailer-tow park lamps 10 10 amp red rt park lamps 12 20 amp yellow front control module (fcm) batt #4 13 20 amp yellow front control module (fcm) batt #2 14 20 amp yellow ad...

  • Page 343

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini-fuse description 17 20 amp yellow rear fog lamps (ex- port only) 18 20 amp yellow front control module (fcm) batt #1 19 20 amp yellow lt trailer-tow stop/ turn 20 20 amp yellow front control module (fcm) batt #3 21 20 amp yellow rt trailer-tow stop/ turn 22 30 amp pink fin...

  • Page 344

    Vehicle storage if you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery. You may: • remove fuse #27 in the intelligent power module labeled ignition-off draw (iod#1). • or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery. • anytime you store yo...

  • Page 345

    Note: numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from your authorized dealer. If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized dealer or refer to the applicable service manual. Bulb replacement high intensity discharge headlamps (hid) — if equipped the headlamps are a type of ...

  • Page 346

    Halogen headlamps — if equipped 1. Open the hood. 2. Turn the low or high beam bulb one–quarter turn counterclockwise to remove from housing. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb. Caution! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bul...

  • Page 347

    3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb. Caution! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. Front fog lamp 1. Reach behind the front fasc...

  • Page 348

    Caution! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. Rear tail, stop, turn signal, and backup lamps 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Remove the two torx fasteners. 3....

  • Page 349

    4. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 5. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the lamp assembly. Center high-mounted stop lamp (chmsl) 1. Remove the two screws securing the chmsl. 2. Twist the bulb socket to remove from the chmsl housing. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. ...

  • Page 350

    Fluid capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) 21 gallons 79 liters engine oil with filter 6.1 liter engine (sae 5w-40, api certified) 7 quarts 6.6 liters cooling system * 6.1 liter engine (mopar 威 engine coolant/antifreeze 5 year/100,000 mile formula or equivalent) 14.8 quarts 14 liters * includes...

  • Page 351

    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 for best performance and maximum protection under all types of operat- ...

  • Page 352

    Chassis component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part automatic transmission mopar 威 atf+4 automatic transmission fluid or equivalent. Transfer case mopar 威 nv146 transfer case fluid or equivalent. Usage of other fluid/ lubricants is not recommended. Axle differential (front-rear) mopar 威 synthetic ge...

  • Page 353: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 emissions control system maintenance . . . . . 354 䡵 maintenance schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 ▫ required maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . 356 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s.

  • Page 354

    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 355

    • change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. • under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first. Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after comp...

  • Page 356

    At each oil change • change the engine oil filter. • inspect the brake hoses and lines. Caution! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. Required maintenance intervals refer to the maintenance schedules on the following pages for the required maintenanc...

  • Page 357

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

  • Page 358

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

  • Page 359

    30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 30 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ drain the transfer case and refill. ❏ adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Odometer reading date repair order...

  • Page 360

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

  • Page 361

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

  • Page 362

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

  • Page 363

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

  • Page 364

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

  • Page 365

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

  • Page 366

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

  • Page 367

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

  • Page 368

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

  • Page 369

    † 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 371: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 ▫ prepare for the appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 373 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 ▫ be reasonable with r...

  • Page 372

    䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 ▫ treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 ▫ temperature grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 372 ...

  • Page 373

    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 374

    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 375

    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 376

    We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer 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 reso...

  • Page 377

    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 378

    • service manuals these comprehensive service manuals provide the in- formation 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/...

  • Page 379

    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 380

    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 381: Index

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  • Page 382

    Abs (anti-lock brake system) . . . . . . . . . . . . 159,251 adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 325 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 additives, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 adjustable pedals . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 383

    Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 keyless transmitter replacement (rke) . . . . . . . 22 saving feature (protection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 belts, seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 384

    Check engine light (malfunction indicator light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 checking your vehicle for safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 checks, safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59,60,65,67 child restraint...

  • Page 385

    Daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 dealer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 defroster, rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 defroster, windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,230 diagnostic system, onboard . . ....

  • Page 386

    Engine air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 checking oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 compartment identification . . . . ...

  • Page 387

    Fluid, brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 fluid capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 fluid leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 fluid level checks brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 388

    Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 gear ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,23,280 glass cleaning . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 389

    Interior appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 interior fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103,107 intermittent wipers (del...

  • Page 390

    Brake warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 center mounted stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 391

    Turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73,100,106,346,348 vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 load floor, cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 loading vehicle tires . . . . ...

  • Page 392

    Mtbe/etbe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 multi-function control lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 new vehicle break-in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 occupant restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34,50,54 occupant restraints (sedan) . . . . . ....

  • Page 393

    Pets, transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 phone, cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 phone, hands-free (uconnect 威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 placard, tire and loading information . . . . . . . . . 266 polishing and waxing . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 394

    Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 reminder, lights on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 reminder, seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 remote control starting system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 remote keyl...

  • Page 395

    Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 shoulder belt anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 396

    Speed control (cruise control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,238 automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 cold weather . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 397

    Tire safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73,270,379 air pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 high speed . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 398

    Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242,330 shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 transmitter battery service (remote keyless entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 transmitter, garage door opener (homelink 威) . . 128 transmitter prog...

  • Page 399

    Wheel and wheel trim care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 wind buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31,136 window fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 power . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...