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Jeep 2011 Compass Owner's Manual

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    291717.Ps 11mk49-126-aa chrysler 1" gutter 09/13/2010 15:56:27 compass o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2 0 1 1 compass o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2 0 1 1 chrysler group llc 11mk49-126-aa first edition printed in u.S.A. Chrysler group llc 11mk49-126-aa first edition printed in u.S.A. 2011 compass 2011 compa...

  • Page 2: Vehicles Sold In Canada

    291680.Ps 11jk72-126-aa chrysler 1" gutter 05/14/2010 06:18:00 vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name chrysler group llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name chrysler canada inc. Used in substitution therefore. Driving and alcohol drunken driving is one o...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 5: Introduction

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

  • Page 6: Introduction

    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 ...

  • Page 7: How To Use This Manual

    Control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully. Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the u.S. Government notes that the univers...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    6 introduction.

  • Page 9: Warnings And Cautions

    Warnings and cautions this owner’s manual contains warnings against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision 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...

  • Page 10: Warning!

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

  • Page 11: Contents

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

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    ▫ sound horn with remote key lock . . . . . . . . 21 ▫ flash lights with remote key lock/unlock . . 22 ▫ using the panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ▫ programming additional transmitters . . . . . . 23 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 ▫ transmitter batter...

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    ▫ energy management feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 ▫ seat belt pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 ▫ supplemental active head restraints (ahr) . . 53 ▫ enhanced seat belt use reminder system (beltalert 威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 ▫ seat belt extender ...

  • Page 14: A Word About Your Keys

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

  • Page 15: Note:

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

  • Page 16: Caution!

    Caution! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Locking doors with a key you can insert the key with either side up. To lock the door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn the key...

  • Page 17: Caution!

    Seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the vehicle security light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine. Either of thes...

  • Page 18: Note:

    Dealer or by following the customer key programming procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one that has never been programmed. Note: when having the sentry key 威 immobilizer system serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an autho...

  • Page 19: Note:

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

  • Page 20: To Arm The System

    To arm the system 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle. 2. Lock the door using either the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter and close all doors. 3. The vehicle security light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for approxim...

  • Page 21: Note:

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

  • Page 22: Note:

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

  • Page 23: Note:

    To lock the doors and liftgate press and release the lock button on the rke transmit- ter to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights 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 ...

  • Page 24: Note:

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

  • Page 25: Note:

    The panic alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the panic button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater. Note: when you turn off the panic alarm by pressing the panic button a second time, you may have to move closer to the vehicle due to...

  • Page 26: Note:

    Transmitter battery replacement note: perchlorate material – special handling may apply. See www.Dtsc.Ca.Gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate the recommended replacement battery is cr2032. 1. If the rke transmitter is equipped with a screw, remove the screw. With the rke transmitter buttons facing down, ...

  • Page 27: Note:

    Note: if the rke transmitter is equipped with a screw, reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. Remote starting system — if equipped this system uses the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter to start the engine conve- niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system...

  • Page 28: Warning! (Continued)

    Warning! (continued) • keep remote keyless entry (rke) transmitters away from children. Operation of the remote start system, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death. Remote start abort message on electronic vehicle information center (evic) — if equipped the follow...

  • Page 29: Vehicle

    • the engine can be started two consecutive times (two 15-minute cycles) with the rke transmitter. However, the ignition switch must be cycled to the on/run position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle. Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: • the engine ...

  • Page 30: Door Locks

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

  • Page 31: Power Door Locks

    Power door locks a power door lock switch is located on the driver’s and front passenger’s door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. Note: to prevent from locking the key in the vehicle, the power door lock switch will not operate when the key is in the ignition and eit...

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    2. The transmission is in gear. 3. All doors are closed. 4. The throttle is pressed. 5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h). 6. The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. Automatic door locks programming the automatic door...

  • Page 33: Note:

    Note: • if you do not hear the chime it means that the system did not enter the programming mode and you will need to repeat the procedure. • use the automatic door locks feature in accordance with local laws. Automatic unlock doors on exit the doors will unlock automatically if: 1. The automatic un...

  • Page 34: Note:

    4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. Note: • if you do not hear the chime it means that the system did not enter the programming mode and you will need to repeat the procedure. • use the a...

  • Page 35: Warning!

    Warning! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child-protection locks are engaged. Note: for emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the doo...

  • Page 36: Warning!

    • for vehicles equipped with the evic, the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 min- utes after the ignition switch is turned to the lock position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is programmable. Refer to “electronic vehicle information...

  • Page 37: Window Lockout Switch

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

  • Page 38: Note:

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

  • Page 39: Warning! (Continued)

    Warning! (continued) • if you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. Do not use the recirculation mode. Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure dro...

  • Page 40: Note:

    All the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat — if equipped please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as ...

  • Page 41: Shoulder Belts Properly.

    Ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm. If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restrai...

  • Page 42: Warning! (Continued)

    Warning! (continued) • being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during advanced front airbag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air- bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. • supplemen...

  • Page 43: Lap/shoulder Belts

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

  • Page 44: Warning! (Continued)

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

  • Page 45: Warning!

    3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” warning! • a belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your bel...

  • Page 46: Warning! (Continued)

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

  • Page 47: Warning!

    Warning! • a lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in an accident. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it snug. • a twisted belt will not protect you properly. In a collis...

  • Page 48: Note:

    Adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage in the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Push the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that fits you best. Note: the adjustable upper shoulde...

  • Page 49: Instructions

    In the rear seat, move toward the center of the seat to position the belt away from your neck. Second row center lap/shoulder belt operating instructions the second row center lap/shoulder belt features a three-point seat belt with a mini-latch and buckle, which allows the shoulder belt to detach fr...

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

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    7. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in an accident. 8. Position the shoulder bel...

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    10. To disengage the mini-latch from the mini-buckle for storage, insert the regular latch plate into the black button on the top of the mini-buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully. I...

  • Page 53: Equipped

    • alr — automatic locking retractor if the passenger seating position is equipped with an alr and is being used for normal usage: only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupants mid-section so as to not activate the alr. If the alr is activated you will hear a ratc...

  • Page 54: Warning!

    Warning! • the belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly automatic locking re- tractor (alr) feature or any other seat belt func- tion is not working properly when checked ac- cording to the procedures in the service manual. • failure to replace the belt and retractor as...

  • Page 55: Note:

    Note: these devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly. The pretensioners are triggered by the occupant re- straint controller (orc). Like the airbags, the pretension- ers are single use items. A deploy...

  • Page 56: Caution!

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

  • Page 57

    1. Grasp the deployed ahr from the rear seat. 2. Position the hands on the top of the deployed ahr at a comfortable position. 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. Hand positioning points on ahr 1 — downward movement 2 — rearward moveme...

  • Page 58: Note:

    4. The ahr front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. Note: • if you have difficulties or problems resetting the active head restraints, see an authorized dealer. • for safety reasons, have the active head restraints checked by a qualified specialist at an autho...

  • Page 59: (Beltalert

    Enhanced seat belt use reminder system (beltalert 姞 ) beltalert 威 is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger beltalert 威) to fasten their seatbelts. This feature is active whenever the ignition is on. If the driver or front seat passenger is unbe...

  • Page 60: Note:

    2. Turn the ignition switch to the on/run position and wait for the seat belt reminder light to turn off. 3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the on/run position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver or front passenger seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending wit...

  • Page 61: Note:

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

  • Page 62: Note:

    The advanced front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation ra...

  • Page 63: Warning!

    • instrument panel • knee impact bolster • driver advanced front airbag • passenger advanced front airbag • supplemental seat-mounted side airbags (sab) — if equipped • supplemental side airbag inflatable curtains (sabic) • front and side impact sensors • front seat belt pretensioners, seat belt buc...

  • Page 64: Warning! (Continued)

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

  • Page 65: (Sabic)

    When the airbag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each airbag deploys independently, that is a left side impact deploys the left airbag only and a right-side impact deploys only the right airbag. Supplemental side airbag inflatable curtain (sabic) sabic ...

  • Page 66: Warning!

    • being too close to the supplemental side airbag inflatable curtain and/or seat-mounted side airbag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed. The system includes side impact sensors adjacent to both front and rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy the side airba...

  • Page 67

    Along with seat belts and pretensioners, advanced front airbags work with the knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. Airbag deployment sensors and controls occupant restraint controller (...

  • Page 68

    Because airbag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an airbag should have deployed. Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all acci- dents, and also are needed to help keep you in position, away from...

  • Page 69: Warning!

    Warning! Ignoring the airbag warning light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have an...

  • Page 70: (Sabic) Inflator Units

    Based on the severity and type of collision, the side airbag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be triggered, releasing a quantity of non-toxic gas. The inflating sab exits through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The sab fully inflate in about 10 millisecon...

  • Page 71: If A Deployment Occurs

    Front and side impact sensors in front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the orc in determining appropriate response to impact events. Enhanced accident response system in the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains inta...

  • Page 72: Warning!

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

  • Page 73: Warning!

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

  • Page 74: Note:

    With airbag system electrical components. While the airbag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer ser- vice the airbag system immediately. • the airbag warning light does not come on during the four to eight seconds when the ignition swit...

  • Page 75: Note:

    • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, • how fast the vehicle was traveling. These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Note: edr data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivia...

  • Page 76: Warning!

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

  • Page 77: Warning!

    Warning! Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. Older children and child restraints • children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are olde...

  • Page 78: Warning!

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

  • Page 79

    Driver center passenger crs lock crs lock crs lock first row n/a n/a alr second row alr alr alr • n/a — not applicable • alr — automatic locking retractor installing a child restraint with an alr: 1. To install a child restraint with alr, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retracto...

  • Page 80: Warning!

    • buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufacturer’s directions. Warning! When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or accident, it could strik...

  • Page 81: Rear Seat Latch

    Seats such that two seats share a common lower anchor- age. If you are installing latch-compatible child re- straints in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the latch anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the center positio...

  • Page 82: Note:

    Provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older products. Tether anchorage kits are also available for most older vehicles. Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, child restraint systems having attachments for those anchor- a...

  • Page 83: Note:

    In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower and tether straps so that you can attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages more easily. The tether strap should be routed over the center of the head restraint and attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the sea...

  • Page 84: Warning!

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

  • Page 85: Safety Tips

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

  • Page 86: Exhaust Gas

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

  • Page 87: Vehicle

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

  • Page 88: Warning!

    Warning! Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- sonal injury. • always make sure that floor mats are properly attached to the floor mat fasteners. • never place or install floor mats or other floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot b...

  • Page 89: The Vehicle

    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 91: Contents

    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 ▫ inside day/night mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 ▫ automatic dimming mirror — if equipped . . . 93 ▫ outside mirror — driver side . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 ▫ outs...

  • Page 92

    ▫ voice command system operation . . . . . . . . 128 ▫ commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 ▫ voice training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 䡵 seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 ▫ power seats — if equipped . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 93

    ▫ map/reading lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 䡵 windshield wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . 152 ▫ windshield wiper operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 ▫ intermittent wiper system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 ▫ windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 ▫ mis...

  • Page 94

    ▫ closing sunroof — express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 ▫ closing sunroof — manual mode . . . . . . . . 168 ▫ pinch protect feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 ▫ venting sunroof — express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 ▫ sunshade operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 ▫ wind bu...

  • Page 95: Mirrors

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

  • Page 96: Caution!

    To the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right of the button does not illuminate. Caution! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean ...

  • Page 97: Warning!

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

  • Page 98: Warning!

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

  • Page 99: Sun Visor Sliding Feature

    Vanity mirrors — if equipped to use the vanity mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. Sun visor sliding feature the sun visors may be extended out to provide more coverage of the side glass. Uconnect™ phone — if equipped uconnect™ phone is a voice-activated, hands-free,...

  • Page 100: Warning!

    • www.Jeep.Com/uconnect • or call 1–877–855–8400 uconnect™ phone allows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone for private conversation. The uconnect™ phone is driven through your bluetooth 威 “h...

  • Page 101: Voice Command Button

    Voice command button actual button location may vary with the ra- dio. The individual buttons are described in the “operation” section. The uconnect™ phone can be used with any hands-free profile certified bluetooth 威 mobile phone. See the uconnect™ website for supported phones. Refer to your mobile...

  • Page 102: Voice Command Tree

    • for each feature explanation in this section, only the compound form of the voice command is given. You can also break the commands into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it. For example, you can use the compound form voice command “phonebook new entry”, or you can brea...

  • Page 103: Dial By Saying A Number

    The following are general phone to uconnect™ phone pairing instructions: • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “setup phone pairing”. • when prompted, after the beep, say “pair a phone” and follow the audible prompts. • you will be asked to say a four-di...

  • Page 104: Call By Saying A Name

    • the system will prompt you to say the number you want to call. • for example, you can say “234-567-8901”. • the uconnect™ phone will confirm the phone number and then dial. The number will appear in the display of certain radios. Call by saying a name • press the button to begin. • after the “read...

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

  • Page 106: Note:

    • depending on the maximum number of entries down- loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail- able, the previously downloaded phonebook is avail- able for use. • only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile phone is accessible. • ...

  • Page 107: Note:

    First disconnect or drop the bluetooth 威 connection to the uconnect™ phone, and then send the address book entry via bluetooth 威. Please see your phone owner’s manual for specific instructions on how to drop the bluetooth 威 connection. • if the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters, it will o...

  • Page 108: Note:

    Delete uconnect™ phonebook entry note: editing phonebook entries is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “phonebook delete”. • after you enter the phonebook delete menu, you will then be asked for the name ...

  • Page 109: Note:

    • note that only the phonebook in the current language is deleted. • automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited. List all names in the uconnect™ phonebook • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “phonebook list names”. • the uconnec...

  • Page 110: Currently In Progress

    Call, press and hold the button until you hear a single beep, indicating that the incoming call was rejected. Answer or reject an incoming call — call currently in progress if a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for call waiting th...

  • Page 111: Conference Call

    Conference call when two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press and hold the button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Three-way calling to initiate three-way calling, press the button while a call is in progress, ...

  • Page 112: Call Continuation

    Call continuation call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the uconnect™ phone after the vehicle ignition key has been switched to off. Call continuation functionality avail- able on the vehicle can be any one of three types: • after the ignition key is switched to off, a call can con...

  • Page 113: Emergency Assistance

    Emergency assistance if you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable: • pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency number for your area. If the phone is not reachable and the uconnect™ phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: • press the button to begi...

  • Page 114: Towing Assistance

    Towing assistance if you need towing assistance: • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “towing assistance”. Note: • the towing assistance number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- 2069 for the u.S., 1-877-213-4525 f...

  • Page 115: Note:

    When calling a number with your uconnect™ phone that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed by the word “send”. For example, if required to enter your pin followed with a pound, (3...

  • Page 116: Note:

    Turning confirmation prompts on/off turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.G., the uconnect™ phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it). • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say one of the followi...

  • Page 117: Mute/un-Mute (Mute Off)

    Mute/un-mute (mute off) when you mute the uconnect™ phone, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In order to mute the uconnect™ phone: • press the button. • following the beep, say “mute”. In order to un-mute th...

  • Page 118: 116

    • when prompted, say “list phones”. • the uconnect™ phone will play the phone names of all paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired phone being announced, press the button and say “select” or “delete”. Also, see the next two sec- tions f...

  • Page 119: Phone

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

  • Page 120: Voice Command

    Voice command • for best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least 1 ⁄ 2 in (1 cm) gap between the overhead console (if equipped) and the mirror. • always wait for the beep before speaking. • speak normally, without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet/me...

  • Page 121: Far End Audio Performance

    • numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”. • you can say “o” (letter “o”) for “0” (zero). • even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported. • in a ...

  • Page 122: Sms

    Sms uconnect™ phone can read or send new messages on your phone. Read messages: if you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to uconnect™ phone, an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message. If you wish to hear the new message: • press the button. • ...

  • Page 123: 121

    List of preset messages: 1. Yes 2. No 3. Where are you? 4. I need more direction. 5. L o l 6. Why 7. I love you 8. Call me 9. Call me later 10. Thanks 11. See you in 15 minutes 12. I am on my way 13. I’ll be late 14. Are you there yet? 15. Where are we meeting? 16. Can this wait? 17. Bye for now 18....

  • Page 124: Bluetooth

    Turn sms incoming announcement on/off turning the sms incoming announcement off will stop the system from announcing the new incoming mes- sages. • press the button. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “setup, incoming message announcement,” you will then be given a choice to chan...

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    3 understanding the features of your vehicle 123.

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    124 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    3 understanding the features of your vehicle 125.

  • Page 128: 126

    Voice commands primary alternate(s) zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all voice commands primary alternate(s) call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency english erase all espanol francais help home 126 unders...

  • Page 129: 127

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

  • Page 130: General Information

    General information this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules and rss 210 of industry canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment....

  • Page 131: Note:

    Note: if you do not say a command within a few seconds, the system will present you with a list of options. If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the voice command button, listen for the beep, and say your command. Pressing the voice command button while the system i...

  • Page 132: Changing The Volume

    Changing the volume 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the voice command button. 2. Say a command (e.G., “help”). 3. Use the on/off volume rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the voice command system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for voice command is different th...

  • Page 133: Satellite Radio

    • “next station” (to select the next station) • “previous station” (to select the previous station) • “menu radio” (to switch to the radio menu) • “main menu” (to switch to the main menu) satellite radio to switch to satellite radio mode, say “sat” or “satellite radio”. In this mode, you may say the...

  • Page 134: Setup

    • “new memo” (to record a new memo) — during the recording, you may press the voice command button to stop recording. You proceed by saying one of the following commands: − “save” (to save the memo) − “continue” (to continue recording) − “delete” (to delete the recording) • “play memos” (to play pre...

  • Page 135: Note:

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

  • Page 136: Warning!

    Power seats — if equipped some models may be equipped with a power driver’s seat. The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use the switch to move the seat up, down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat. Warning! • adjusting a seat while driving may be dange...

  • Page 137: 135

    Adjusting the seat forward or rearward the seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when you have reached the desired position. Adjusting the seat up or down the height of the seats...

  • Page 138: Note:

    45 minutes of continuous operation. If low-level heating is selected, the system automatically turns the heater and the indicator light off after a maximum of 45 minutes of continuous operation. Note: once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes. Warning! • persons w...

  • Page 139: Front Seat Adjustment Bar

    Manual front seat adjustment on models equipped with manual seats, the adjusting bar is located at the front of the seats, near the floor. While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have reached the desired position. Then, using body...

  • Page 140: Warning!

    Warning! • adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • seats should be adjusted before fastening the seatbelts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could ...

  • Page 141: Warning!

    Driver’s seatback recline to adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired angle and release the lever. To return the seatback, lift the lever, lean forward and release the lever. Warning! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the sho...

  • Page 142: 140

    Fold-flat front passenger seat to fold the front passenger seat, lift the recliner handle to the full upward position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the seat cushion. Fold-flat front passenger seat lever front passenger seat folded flat 140 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 143: Head Restraints

    Head restraints head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear. Warning! The head restraints for all occupants must be ...

  • Page 144: Push Button

    To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint. For comfort the active head restraints can be tilted forward and backward. To tilt the head restrain...

  • Page 145: Note:

    Note: • the head restraints should only be removed by quali- fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- rized dealer. • in the event of deployment of an active head re- straint, refer to “occupant restraints/resetting active head re...

  • Page 146: Warning! (Continued)

    Warning! (continued) • active head restraints may be deployed if they are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the ac- tive head restraint ensure that all cargo is se- cured, as loose cargo could contact the active head restraint during sudden st...

  • Page 147: Warning!

    To raise the seatback, pull the strap forward and lift the seatback into its upright position. Warning! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers...

  • Page 148: Warning!

    Warning! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only with the vehicle is parked. To open and close the hood to open the hoo...

  • Page 149: Caution!

    Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side (left side facing hood) of the engine compartment to secure the hood in the open position. Place the hood prop at the location stamped into the inner hood surface. Caution! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood ...

  • Page 150: Lights

    Lights multifunction lever the multifunction lever controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights, the passing lights and the fog lights. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the stee...

  • Page 151: Lights-On Reminder

    Daytime running lights — if equipped the high beam lights will come on as daytime running lights (lower intensity), whenever the ignition is on, the engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake is off, the turn signal is off, and the shift lever is in any position except park. L...

  • Page 152: Turn Signals

    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 153: Instrument Panel Dimming

    Instrument panel dimming rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened. Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument pane...

  • Page 154: Map/reading Lights

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

  • Page 155: Caution!

    Caution! • turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than off. • in cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the “park” position befo...

  • Page 156: Windshield Wiper Operation

    Windshield wiper operation rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper operation. Rotate the end of the lever upward to the third detent past the intermittent settings for high-speed wiper opera- tion. Intermittent wiper system use the i...

  • Page 157: Windshield Washers

    Windshield washers to use the washer, pull the control lever toward you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will operate in low-speed while the lever is pulled and for two wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then resume the intermitten...

  • Page 158: Caution!

    Caution! In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted. Tilt steering colum...

  • Page 159: Warning!

    Warning! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve- hicle. Failure to follow this war...

  • Page 160: To Activate

    System can be reactivated by pushing the electronic speed control on/off button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed. To activate push the on/off button. The cruise indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system off, push the on/off button a second time. The cru...

  • Page 161: To Resume Speed

    To resume speed to resume a previously set speed, push the res (+) button and release. Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph (32 km/h). To vary the speed setting when the electronic speed control is set, you can in- crease speed by pushing the res (+) button. If the button is continually pres...

  • Page 162: Warning!

    On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without electronic speed control. Warning! Electronic speed control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve- hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose cont...

  • Page 163: Warning!

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

  • Page 164: Note:

    Place the handheld transmitter 1–3 in (3-8 cm) away from the homelink 威 button you wish to program while keeping the indicator light in view. • simultaneously press and hold both the chosen homelink 威 button and the handheld transmitter but- ton until the homelink 威 indicator changes from a slow to ...

  • Page 165: Note:

    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). 1. Firmly press and release the learn or training button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. Note: you have 30...

  • Page 166: 威 Button,

    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 167: Button

    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 until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the but...

  • Page 168: General Information

    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 169: Warning!

    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 a collision, there is a gre...

  • Page 170: Pinch Protect Feature

    Position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- cally. This is called “express close”. During express close operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. Closing sunroof — manual mode to close the sunroof, press and hold the switch in the forward position. Any release of the...

  • Page 171: Wind Buffeting

    Wind buffeting wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and ...

  • Page 172: Electrical Power Outlets

    Electrical power outlets there is a standard 12 volt (13 amp) power outlet located in the instrument panel for added convenience. This power outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices. Power is available when the ignition switch is in the on or acc position. Insert the...

  • Page 173: Warning!

    Warning! To avoid serious injury or death: • only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 volt outlet. (continued) warning! (continued) • do not touch with wet hands. • close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle. • if this outlet is mishandled,...

  • Page 174: Caution! (Continued)

    Caution! (continued) • accessories that draw higher power (i.E., coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the battery even more quickly. Only use these inter- mittently and with great caution. • after the use of high power draw accessories, or long periods of the vehicle not being starte...

  • Page 175: Warning!

    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. 115 volt power outlet 3 underst...

  • Page 176: Caution!

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

  • Page 177: Storage

    There are two cupholders located in the back for the rear passengers. Storage glove compartment and storage bin located on the passenger side of the instrument panel are an upper storage bin and a lower glove compartment. Rear cupholders 1 — upper storage bin 2 — lower glove compartment 3 understand...

  • Page 178: Door Storage

    To open the lower glove compartment, pull outward on the release handle. Door storage the interior door panels are equipped with lower storage areas. Glove compartment front door storage 176 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 179: Console Features

    Console features the floor console contains both an upper and lower storage compartment. To open the upper storage compartment, push inward on the upper handle to unlatch the upper lid and lift the lid open. Rear door storage upper storage compartment 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 177.

  • Page 180: Warning!

    To open the lower storage compartment, lift upward on the lower handle to unlatch the lower storage compart- ment and lift the lid open. Warning! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices s...

  • Page 181: Cargo Cover

    Press in on the flashlight to release it. To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Cargo cover the cargo area trim panels include two notches for mounting the available tonneau cover that accommo- dates the reclining rear seat. Pres...

  • Page 182: Rear Trim Notches

    To install the cargo cover, insert either end of the cover into one of the two notches located in the rear trim panels. With one of the cover ends installed, push inward on the opposite end and install it into the same notch location of the rear trim panel. Using the handle, pull the cover toward yo...

  • Page 183: Warning!

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

  • Page 184: Cargo Tie-Down Loops

    Cargo tie-down loops there are four d-rings installed in the cargo area for securing cargo. Warning! • cargo tie-down loops are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision a loop could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured...

  • Page 185: Warning! (Continued)

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

  • Page 186: Rear Window Features

    Rear window features rear window wiper/washer the rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch located on the center portion of the control lever. The control lever is located on the right side of the steering column. Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent position f...

  • Page 187: Rear Window Defroster

    Rear window defroster the rear window defroster button is located on the bottom right-side of the blower control knob. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indica- tor in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is o...

  • Page 188: Caution!

    Crossbars should always be used whenever cargo is placed on the roof rack. Load should always be secured to cross bars first, with tie down loops used as additional securing points if needed. Tie loops are intended as supplementary tie down points only. Do not use ratchet- ing mechanisms with the ti...

  • Page 189: Caution! (Continued)

    Caution! (continued) • travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care- fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward loads. This is especially true on large flat loads and may result in damage to the cargo...

  • Page 191: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 䡵 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 䡵 instrument cluster descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 194 䡵 compass mini-trip computer (cmtc) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 192: 190

    䡵 media center 230 (req) — am/fm stereo radio and 6–disc cd/dvd changer (mp3/wma aux jack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 ▫ operating instructions - radio mode . . . . . . 222 ▫ operation instructions - (disc mode for cd and mp3/wma audio play, dvd-video) . . . 231 ▫ notes on playing mp3/wm...

  • Page 193: 191

    ▫ notes on playing mp3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 ▫ list button (cd mode for mp3 play) . . . . . . 262 ▫ info button (cd mode for mp3 play) . . . . . . 262 ▫ uconnect™ multimedia (satellite radio) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 䡵 ipod威/usb/mp3 control — if e...

  • Page 194: Instrument Panel Features

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

  • Page 195: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster 4 understanding your instrument panel 193.

  • Page 196: 2. Charging System Light

    Instrument cluster descriptions 1. Fuel gauge / fuel door reminder when the ignition switch is in the on/run position, the pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the vehicle where the fuel door is located. 2. Charging system light t...

  • Page 197: 5. Low Fuel Light

    On briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an autho- rized dealer. 4. Oil pressure warning light this light indicates low engine oil pressure. The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started. If the light turns on while drivi...

  • Page 198: 9. High Beam Indicator

    If the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on, a continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. 9. High beam indicator this indicator shows that the high beam hea...

  • Page 199: 12. Tachometer

    12. Tachometer the white area of the scale shows the permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (rpm x 1000) for each gear range. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage. 13. Engine temperature warning light this light warns of an overheated engine condi- tio...

  • Page 200: Note:

    Booster, the abs pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop. The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by ...

  • Page 201: Note:

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

  • Page 202: 17. Temperature Gauge

    16. Vehicle security light — if equipped this light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- mately 16 seconds, when the vehicle security alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed. 17. Temperature gauge the temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any readi...

  • Page 203: Warning!

    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 “main- taining your vehicle”. Follow the warni...

  • Page 204: 202

    Placard or tire inflation pressure label. (if your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) as an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipp...

  • Page 205: Caution!

    Tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the tpms to continue to function properly. Caution! The tpms has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. Tpms pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped...

  • Page 206: Vehicle Odometer Messages

    Vehicle odometer messages when the appropriate conditions exist, the following odometer messages will display: door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door ajar gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gate ajar gascap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 207: Note:

    Dependent upon your personal driving style. Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the on/run position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the trip odometer button on the instrument cluster. To reset the oil change indicator ...

  • Page 208: Caution!

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

  • Page 209: Note:

    Cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected. Note: • the “esc off indicator light” and the “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” come on m...

  • Page 210: Equipped

    30. Hill descent indicator — if equipped the symbol illuminates (is armed) when the 4wd lock switch is activated and the trans- mission range indicator is in low or reverse position (off-road mode). Compass mini-trip computer (cmtc) — if equipped note: • the compass on your vehicle is self-calibrati...

  • Page 211: Control Buttons

    Control buttons step button press the step button located on the steering wheel to scroll through sub menus (i.E., temperature, trip func- tions: odometer, trip a, trip b). Reset button to reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the on position, then press and hold the reset button loca...

  • Page 212: Compass/temperature Display

    Compass/temperature display note: if the vehicle is equipped with a chrysler uconnect™ gps (navigation radio), the nav system will provide the compass direction, and the variance and calibration menus will be unavailable. The compass will perform accurately, based on gps signals instead of the earth...

  • Page 213: Note:

    Seconds) until the current variance zone number is dis- played. To change the zone, press and release the step button to increase the variance one step. Repeat as necessary until the desired variance is achieved. Note: the factory default zone is 8. During program- ming, the zone value will wrap aro...

  • Page 214: (Evic) — If Equipped

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

  • Page 215: Menu Button

    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 to scroll through the main menus (fuel economy, warn- ings, timer, units, system, personal settings) or to exit sub menus. Compass button ...

  • Page 216: Down Button

    Down button press and release the down button to scroll downward through the sub menus. When the appropriate conditions exist, the evic displays the following messages: • turn signal on (with a continuous warning chime after 1 mile (1.6 km) of distance travelled) • left front turn signal light out (...

  • Page 217: Equipped

    Engine oil change indicator system — if equipped oil change required your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “oil change required” message will flash in the evic display for approximately five seconds after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled o...

  • Page 218: To Reset The Display

    To reset the display pressing and holding the select button once will clear the function currently being displayed. Reset will only occur if a resettable function is currently being displayed. To reset all resettable functions, press and release the select button a second time within three seconds o...

  • Page 219: Elapsed Time

    When the dte value is less than 30 miles (48 km) estimated driving distance, the dte display will change to a text display of ⬙low fuel⬙. This display will continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the ⬙low fuel⬙ text and a new dte ...

  • Page 220: Note:

    Note: uconnect™ language will not change using the evic. Please refer to “language selection” in uconnect™ phone — if equipped for details. Auto lock doors at 15 mph (24 km/h) when on is selected, all doors lock automatically when the speed of the vehicle reaches 15 mph (24 km/h). Press and hold the...

  • Page 221: Sound Horn With Lock

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

  • Page 222: Display Units In

    Display units in the evic, odometer, and uconnect™ gps system units can be changed between english and metric. Press and hold the select button when in this display until “english” or “metric” appears to make your selection. Confirmation of voice commands — if equipped when on is selected, all voice...

  • Page 223: Compass Variance

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

  • Page 224: (Mp3/wma Aux Jack)

    3. Press the down button until “compass variance” message and the last variance zone number displays in the evic. 4. Press and release select button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map. 5. Press and release the compass button to exit. Media center 230 (req) — am/fm stereo...

  • Page 225: Electronic Volume Control

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

  • Page 226: Time Button

    Phone button uconnect™ phone — if equipped press this button to operate the uconnect™ phone feature (if equipped). Refer to “uconnect™ phone” in the uconnect™ user manual located on the dvd for further details. If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a ...

  • Page 227: Rw/ff

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

  • Page 228: Program Type

    Or turning the tune/scroll control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se- lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast music type information. Toggle the music type button to select the following format types: program type 16-digit character display no progra...

  • Page 229: Setup Button

    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 230: Note:

    • angle – repeatedly pressing select will change the viewing angle if supported by the dvd disc (if equipped). Note: • the available selections for each of the above entries varies depending upon the disc. • these selections can only be made while playing a dvd. • ves™ power - allows you to turn ves...

  • Page 231: Subtitles — If Equipped

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

  • Page 232: Am And Fm Buttons

    A disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, the defaults are effective only if the disc supports the customer-preferred settings. Am and fm buttons press the buttons to select am or fm mode. Set button — to set the pushbutton memory when you are receiving a station that you wish to commit...

  • Page 233: Caution!

    Operation instructions - (disc mode for cd and mp3/wma audio play, dvd-video) the radio dvd player and many dvd discs are coded by geographic region. These region codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the region code for the dvd disc does not match the region code for the radio dvd play...

  • Page 234: Seek Button (Cd Mode)

    Eject button — ejecting compact disc(s) press the eject button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number (1-6) where the cd was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio display will show ⬙ejecting disc⬙ when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user...

  • Page 235: 233

    Notes on playing mp3/wma files the radio can play mp3/wma files; however, acceptable mp3/wma file recording media and formats are limited. When writing mp3/wma files, pay attention to the following restrictions. Supported media (disc types) the mp3/wma file recording media supported by the radio are...

  • Page 236: Mpeg

    If a disc contains multi-formats, such as cd audio and mp3/wma tracks, the radio will only play the mp3/ wma tracks on that disc. Supported mp3/wma file formats the radio will recognize only files with the *.Mp3/wma extension as mp3/wma files. Non-mp3/wma files named with the *.Mp3/wma extension may...

  • Page 237: Playback Of Mp3/wma Files

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

  • Page 238: Note:

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

  • Page 239: (If Equipped)

    Operating instructions — voice command system (if equipped) for the radio, refer to “voice command” in the uconnect™ user manual located on the dvd for further details. Operating instructions - uconnect™ phone (if equipped) refer to “uconnect™ phone” in the uconnect™ user manual located on the dvd f...

  • Page 240: Note:

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

  • Page 241: Satellite Antenna

    Satellite antenna to ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within th...

  • Page 242: Scan Button

    Scan button pressing the scan button causes the tuner to search for the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- tinuing to the next. To stop the search, press the scan button a second time. Info button pressing the info button will cycle the display informa- tion between artist, song tit...

  • Page 243: Setup Button

    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 244: — If Equipped

    Operating instructions (voice command system) — if equipped refer to “voice command” in the uconnect™ user manual located on the dvd for further details. Operating instructions (uconnect™ phone) — if equipped refer to “uconnect™ phone” in the uconnect™ user manual located on the dvd for further deta...

  • Page 245: Electronic Volume Control

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

  • Page 246: Rw/ff

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

  • Page 247: Memory

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

  • Page 248: Inserting Compact Disc(S)

    • this radio is capable of playing compact discs (cd), recordable compact discs (cd-r), rewritable compact discs (cd-rw), compact discs with mp3 tracks and multisession compact discs with cd and mp3 tracks. Inserting compact disc(s) gently insert one cd into the cd player with the cd label facing up...

  • Page 249: Note:

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

  • Page 250: 248

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

  • Page 251: Mpeg

    Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal cd audio tracks and computer files (including mp3 files). Discs created with an option such as ⬙keep disc open after writing ⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of multisession for c...

  • Page 252: Playback Of Mp3 Files

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

  • Page 253: (Sales Code Res+Rsc)

    Media center 130 with satellite radio (sales code res+rsc) 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 (rotary) ...

  • Page 254: Seek Buttons

    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 255: Info Button

    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 minutes using the right side tune/ scroll control knob. Press the tune/scroll contr...

  • Page 256: Music Type Button

    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 257: Program Type

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

  • Page 258: Setup Button

    Setup button pressing the setup button allows you to select between the following items: • set clock — pressing the select button will allow you to set the clock. Adjust the hours by turning the tune/scroll control knob. After adjusting the hours, press the tune/scroll control knob to set the minute...

  • Page 259: Buttons 1 - 6

    Buttons 1 - 6 these buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 am and 12 fm stations). Disc/aux button pressing the disc/aux button will allow you to switch from am/fm modes to disc/aux mode. Operation instructions — cd mode for cd and mp3 audio play note: • the ...

  • Page 260: Caution!

    Caution! • this cd player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the cd player mechanism. • do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel away and jam the player mechanism. • res is a single cd player. Do not attempt to insert a second cd if one is alrea...

  • Page 261: Rw/ff

    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 in a similar manner. Am/fm button press the button to select either am or fm mode. Set/rnd button (random play button) press t...

  • Page 262: 260

    • 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 name and folder name and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, exce...

  • Page 263: Mpeg

    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 264: Note:

    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 265: Equipped

    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). Uconnect™ multimedia (satellite radio) — if equipped satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide c...

  • Page 266: Satellite Antenna

    Using the tune/scroll control knob until sirius id is selected. Press the tune/scroll control knob and the sirius id number will display. The sirius id number display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on the radio to exit this screen. Selecting uconnect™ multimedia (satellite) mode pres...

  • Page 267: Seek Buttons

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

  • Page 268: Setup Button

    Toggle the music type button again to select the music type. By pressing the seek button when the music type function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected music type name. If a preset button is activated while in the music type (program type) mode, the music ...

  • Page 269: Buttons 1 - 6

    Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. Buttons 1 - 6 these buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 satellite stations). Operating instructions - uconnect™ phone (if equipped) refer to “uconnect™ phone” in “understanding...

  • Page 270: Connecting The Ipod

    Connecting the ipod 姞 or external usb device use the connection cable to connect an ipod 威 or external usb device to the vehicle’s usb/aux connector port which is located in the center console or glove compart- ment. Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to the vehicle’s ipod 威/usb/mp3...

  • Page 271: Controlling The Ipod

    • the audio device can be controlled using the radio buttons to play, browse, and list the ipod 威 contents. • the audio device battery charges when plugged into the usb/aux connector (if supported by the specific audio device) controlling the ipod 姞 or external usb device using radio buttons to get ...

  • Page 272: Scan

    • a single press backward rw or forward ff >> will jump backward or forward respectively, for five seconds. • use the seek and seek >> buttons to jump to the previous or next track. Pressing the seek >> button during play mode will jump to the next track in the list, or can press vr button and say ⬙...

  • Page 273: List Or Browse Mode

    List or browse mode during play mode, pressing any of the buttons described below, will bring up list mode. List mode enables scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the audio device. • tune control knob: the tune control knob functions in a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the or ext...

  • Page 274: Mode

    • pressing a preset button will display the current list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line. • to exit list mode without selecting a track, press the same preset button again to go back to play mode . • list button: the list button will display the top level menu of t...

  • Page 275: Play Mode

    Bluetooth streaming audio (btsa) music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the uconnect™ phone system. Controlling btsa using radio buttons to get into the btsa mode, press either “aux” button on the radio or press vr button and say “bluetooth stream- ing audio”. Play mode when switched to b...

  • Page 276: Radio Operation

    Steering wheel audio controls 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 sound system. Pr...

  • Page 277: Cd Player

    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 278: Note:

    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 mobile pho...

  • Page 279: Blower Control

    Blower control rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the ven- tilation system in any mode. The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the “o” (off) position. There are seven blower speeds. Note: for vehicles equipped with remote start, the climate...

  • Page 280: Panel

    Mode control (air direction) rotate this control to choose from sev- eral patterns of air distribution. You can select either a primary mode as identified by the symbols on the con- trol, or a blend of two of these modes. The closer the setting is to a particular symbol, the more air distribution yo...

  • Page 281: Defrost

    Defrost air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- mum blower and temperature settings for best wind- shield and side window defrosting. Note: • the air conditioning compressor operates in mix, defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the air c...

  • Page 282: Air Conditioning Control

    • the a/c can be deselected manually without disturb- ing the mode control selection. • when the ignition switch is turned to the lock position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. Air conditioning control press this button to engage the air con- ditioning. A light will illuminate when the ...

  • Page 283: Automatic Operation

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

  • Page 284: Note:

    Note: • the temperature setting can be adjusted at anytime without affecting automatic operation. • pressing the air conditioning control button while in auto mode will cause the led in the control button to flash three times and then turn off. This indicates that the system is in auto mode and requ...

  • Page 285: 283

    4 understanding your instrument panel 283.

  • Page 286: • Panel

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

  • Page 287: • Recirculation Control

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

  • Page 288: Operating Tips

    • most of the time, when in automatic operation, you can temporarily put the system into recirculation mode by pressing the recirculation button. However, under certain conditions, while in automatic mode, the system is blowing air out the defrost vents. When these conditions are present, and the re...

  • Page 289: Window Fogging

    Window fogging interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- moved by turning the mode selector to defrost. The defrost/floor mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side win- dow fogging becomes a problem, increase blower speed. Vehicle windows ten...

  • Page 290: 288

    Control setting suggestions for various weather conditions 288 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 291: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 ▫ manual transmission – if equipped . . . . . . . 293 ▫ automatic transmission – if equipped . . . . . 293 ▫ normal starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 ▫ extreme cold weather (below –...

  • Page 292: 290

    䡵 autostick威 — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 ▫ operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 䡵 four-wheel drive operation — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 䡵 on-road dr...

  • Page 293: Starting And Operating

    䡵 tires — general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 ▫ tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 ▫ tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 ▫ tire pressures for high speed operation . . . 334 ▫ radial ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 294: 292

    ▫ mmt in gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 ▫ materials added to fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 ▫ fuel system cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 ▫ carbon monoxide warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 䡵 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 295: Starting Procedures

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

  • Page 296: Tip Start

    Tip start do not press the accelerator. Turn the ignition switch to the start position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage automatically when the engine is running. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage autom...

  • Page 297: If Engine Fails To Start

    If engine fails to start if the engine fails to start after you have followed the “normal starting” and “extreme cold weather” proce- dures, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there. Crank the engine for no more than 15 seconds. This should clear any e...

  • Page 298: Warning!

    Warning! Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. Manual transmission — if equipped five–speed manual transmission warning! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without havi...

  • Page 299: Note:

    Use each gear in numerical order, do not skip a gear. Be sure the transmission is in first gear, (not third), when starting from a standing position. Damage to the clutch can result from starting in third gear. For most city driving, you will find it easier to use only the lower gears. For steady hi...

  • Page 300: Caution!

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

  • Page 301: Warning!

    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 302: Gear Ranges

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

  • Page 303: Warning! (Continued)

    Warning! (continued) • never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the ignition key in the ignition switch. A child could operate power windows, other con...

  • Page 304: Drive

    Drive this range is used for most city and highway driving. Autostick 姞 — if equipped autostick 威 is a driver-interactive transmission that offers six manual ratio changes to provide you with more control. Autostick 威 allows you to maximize engine brak- ing, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downsh...

  • Page 305: Autostick

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

  • Page 306: Equipped

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

  • Page 307: Power Steering

    An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfacto- rily in off-road cond...

  • Page 308: Warning!

    Warning! Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible. Caution! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature an...

  • Page 309: Parking Brake

    If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintaining your vehicle” for further information. Parking brake before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking...

  • Page 310: Note:

    Note: • when the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is placed in gear, the “brake warning light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle. • this light only shows that ...

  • Page 311: Caution!

    Caution! If the brake system warning light remains on with the parking brake released, a brake system malfunc- tion is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. Brake system your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as standard equipment. In the event p...

  • Page 312: Warning!

    Warning! Driving a vehicle with the “brake warning light” on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking per- formance or vehicle stability during braking may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle or will make your vehicle harder to control. You could have a collision. Have the vehi...

  • Page 313: Warning! (Continued)

    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. The “abs warning light” monitors the abs system. The light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to...

  • Page 314: Warning!

    Abs is activated during braking under certain road or stopping conditions. Abs-inducing conditions can in- clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose debris, or panic stops. You may also experience the following when the brake system goes into anti-lock mode: • the abs motor running (it ...

  • Page 315: Starting And Operating

    Electronic brake control system your vehicle may be equipped with an optional ad- vanced electronic brake control system that includes anti-lock brake system (abs), traction control system (tcs), brake assist system (bas), electronic roll mitiga- tion (erm), hill start assist (hsa), and electronic s...

  • Page 316: Brake Assist System (Bas)

    Brake assist system (bas) the bas is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- ing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help reduce...

  • Page 317: Note:

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

  • Page 318: Only

    Hill start assist (hsa) – manual transmission only the hsa system is designed to assist the driver when starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. Hsa will maintain the level of brake pressure the driver applied for a short period of time after the driver takes their foot off of the brake pedal. If t...

  • Page 319: Note:

    For vehicles not equipped with the evic, perform the following steps: note: you must complete steps 1 through 8 within 90 seconds. 1. Center the steering wheel (front wheels pointing straight forward). 2. Shift the transmission into neutral. 3. Apply the parking brake. 4. Start the engine. 5. Releas...

  • Page 320: Esc Operating Modes

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

  • Page 321: Note:

    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 “partial off” mode by pressing the “esc off” switch. Once the situa- tion requiring esc to be switched to the “partial off” mode is overcome, turn...

  • Page 322: Warning!

    Warning! With the esc switched off, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by esc is unavailable. In an emer- gency evasive maneuver, the esc system will not engage to assist in maintaining stability. “esc off” mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use only. Esc activation/malfunction indicat...

  • Page 323: Note:

    Note: • the “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” and the “esc off indicator light” come on momen- tarily each time the ignition switch is turned on. • each time the ignition is turned on, the esc system will be on even if it was turned off previously. • the esc system will make buzzing or cl...

  • Page 324: Note:

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

  • Page 325: Tire Sizing Chart

    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 326: Example:

    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 327: Example:

    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 328: Term

    Tire terminology and definitions term definition b-pillar the vehicle b-pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof. Cold tire pressure cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after ...

  • Page 329: Tire Placard Location

    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 330: Loading

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

  • Page 331: Note:

    4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “xxx” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 ...

  • Page 332: 330

    330 starting and operating.

  • Page 333: Warning!

    Warning! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. Tires — general information tire pressure proper tire inflation pressur...

  • Page 334: Warning! (Continued)

    Warning! (continued) • unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left. • always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- mended cold tire inflation pressure. Economy improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns...

  • Page 335: Caution!

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

  • Page 336: Warning!

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

  • Page 337: Caution!

    Vehicle has an option for a spare tire matching original equipment tire and wheel, refer to the recommended tire rotation pattern in “tire rotation recommendations” in “starting and operating” for further information. If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip- ment tire and wheel as a s...

  • Page 338: Warning!

    Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip- ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first opportunity. Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically fo...

  • Page 339: Warning!

    Your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Warning! Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than ...

  • Page 340: Tread Wear Indicators

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

  • Page 341: Warning!

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

  • Page 342: Warning!

    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 343: Tire Chains

    Tire chains due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom- mended. Caution! Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are used. Snow tires some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during the winter. All season tires satisfy this require- ment can be identified by the m+s d...

  • Page 344: Tire Rotation

    Tire rotation recommendations the tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates. These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation a...

  • Page 345: Starting And Operating

    Tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- mended cold placard pressure. The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (6.9 kpa) for every 12°f (–11°c). This means that when the ...

  • Page 346: Caution!

    For example, your vehicle may have a recommended cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure of 30 psi (207 kpa). If the ambient temperature is 68°f (20°c) and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kpa), a temperature drop to 20°f (-7°c) will decrease the tire pressure to approximat...

  • Page 347: Note:

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

  • Page 348: Check Tpms Warnings

    • four tire pressure monitoring sensors • tire pressure monitoring telltale light tire pressure monitoring low pressure warnings the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will illumi- nate in the instrument cluster, a low tire message will be displayed for a minimum of five seconds, and an audible...

  • Page 349: Note:

    Note: your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare wheel and tire assembly. 1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the tpms will not monitor the tire pressure in the compact spare tire. 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road tire t...

  • Page 350: Note:

    Premium system – if equipped the tpms uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev- els. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the receiver module. Note: it is particularly important for you to ...

  • Page 351: Check Tpms Message

    Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible and inflate all tires that are flashing on the graphic display to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pres- sure value. The system will automatically update, the “low tire” text message w...

  • Page 352: Check Tpm System Display

    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 i...

  • Page 353: Note:

    Values are still being received from the tpm sensors but they may not be located in the correct vehicle position. The system still needs to be serviced as long as the ⬙check tpm system⬙ message is displayed. Note: your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare wheel and tire assembly. 1. The compact ...

  • Page 354: General Information

    Limit in any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the tpms to receive this information. General information this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules and rss 210 of industry canada. Operation is subject to ...

  • Page 355: Reformulated Gasoline

    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 356: Mmt In Gasoline

    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 357: Materials Added To Fuel

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

  • Page 358: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    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 359: Caution!

    After removing the gas cap, place the gas cap tether cable over a hook on the inside of the fuel door. This keeps the gas cap suspended away from and protects the vehicle’s surface. Caution! • damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler c...

  • Page 360: Warning! (Continued)

    Warning! (continued) • never add fuel when the engine is running. This is in violation of most state and federal fire regula- tions and may cause the mil to turn on. • a fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You could be burned. Always place gas...

  • Page 361: Tire Size

    Vehicle certification label your vehicle has a vehicle certification label attached to the driver’s door b-pillar. The label contains the following information: • name of manufacturer • month and year of manufacture • gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) • vehicle identification number (vin) • type of...

  • Page 362: Curb Weight

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

  • Page 363: Trailer Towing

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

  • Page 364: Warning!

    Gross axle weight rating (gawr) the gawr is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear gawr. Refer to “vehicle loading/vehicle certifica- tion label” in “starting and operating” for...

  • Page 365: Weight-Distributing Hitch

    Weight-distributing hitch a weight-distributing system works by applying lever- age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s). When used in accordance with the manufacturers’ dire...

  • Page 366: Class

    Trailer hitch classification definitions class max. Trailer hitch industry standards class i - light duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) class ii - medium duty 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) class iii - heavy duty 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) class iv - extra heavy duty 10,000 lbs (4 540 kg) refer to the “trailer towing weights ...

  • Page 367: Engine/transmission

    Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) the following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/transmission frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Tongue wt. (see note) 2.0l auto/man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 15...

  • Page 368: Note:

    Never exceed the maximum trailer tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch. Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • the trailer tongue weight of the trailer. • the weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle. ...

  • Page 369: Caution!

    Caution! • do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. • then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle. Thi...

  • Page 370: Warning! (Continued)

    Warning! (continued) • safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners. • vehicles with trailers should not be parke...

  • Page 371: Caution!

    − check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer. Refer to “tires – general information” in “starting and operating” for the proper inspection procedure. − when replacing tires, refer to “tires – general infor- mation” in “starting and operating” for proper tire replacem...

  • Page 372: Warning!

    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 a collision. • towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance. When towing you should allow f...

  • Page 373: Four-Pin Connector

    Four-pin connector 1 — female pins 4 — park 2 — male pin 5 — left stop/turn 3 — ground 6 — right stop/turn seven-pin connector 1 — battery 5 — ground 2 — backup lamps 6 — left stop/turn 3 — right stop/turn 7 — running lamps 4 — electric brakes 5 starting and operating 371.

  • Page 374: Towing Tips

    Towing tips before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic. Automatic transmission the automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed if you regularly tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation. Refer...

  • Page 375: Motorhome, Etc.)

    Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) towing condition wheels off the ground manual transmission automatic transmis- sion flat tow none • transmission in neutral • key in acc no dolly tow front no ok (fwd only) rear no no on trailer all ok ok note: vehicles equipped with manual transmissions ...

  • Page 376: Caution! (Continued)

    Caution! (continued) • front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing. 374 starting and operating.

  • Page 377: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 䡵 if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 䡵 automatic transmission overheating . . . . . . . 377 䡵 jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 ▫ jack location . . . ....

  • Page 378: Hazard Warning Flashers

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

  • Page 379: Caution!

    Caution! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the h (red) mark, the instrument cluster will sound a chime. When safe, pull over and stop the vehicle with the engine at idle. Turn off the air conditioning and wait until the pointer drops back into the n...

  • Page 380: Jacking And Tire Changing

    Jacking and tire changing warning! • do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. • being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip...

  • Page 381: Spare Tire Stowage

    Spare tire stowage the compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the cargo area. Spare tire removal lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down. Preparations for jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slippery areas. Warning! Do not attempt to ...

  • Page 382: Note:

    6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. Note: passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the vehicle is being jacked. Jacking instructions warning! Carefully follow these ...

  • Page 383: Warning! (Continued)

    Warning! (continued) • if working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic. • to assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground. Caution! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other ...

  • Page 384: Caution!

    Caution! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in step 3. Note: there are front and rear jacking locations on each side of the body. The front locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts, the rear locations by two rectan- gular cutouts. Front jac...

  • Page 385: Warning!

    For vehicles equipped with plastic trim, the plastic has been cut away to expose the jacking locations in the body. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged. 3. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is p...

  • Page 386: Warning!

    5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel covers, where applicable, off the hub. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts. Warning! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the whee...

  • Page 387: Note:

    Note: the wheel cover is held on the wheel by the wheel nuts. When reinstalling the original wheel, prop- erly align the wheel cover to the valve stem, place the wheel cover onto the wheel, then install the wheel nuts. 6. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left. 7. Finish tightening ...

  • Page 388: Jump-Starting Procedures

    Jump-starting procedures if your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section caref...

  • Page 389: Air Intake Finger Screws

    Preparations for jump-start the battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment below the air intake duct. To access the battery remove the air intake duct by turning the two finger screws, located on the radiator support. Air intake finger screws positive battery post 6 wh...

  • Page 390: Warning!

    Warning! • take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be s...

  • Page 391: Caution!

    Caution! Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle. Note: remove air intake before proceeding with this jump-starting procedure. 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the...

  • Page 392: Caution!

    7. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery. 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) po...

  • Page 393: Caution!

    Caution! Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- gine to idle with the shift lever in neutral for at least one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce the risk of transmission failure du...

  • Page 394: Warning!

    Warning! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi- cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously w...

  • Page 395: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    6. Move the shift lever into the neutral position. 7. The vehicle may then be started in neutral. 8. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover. Towing a disabled vehicle with ignition key automatic transmission • front wheel drive (fwd) vehicles can be towed with the front wheels elevated or o...

  • Page 396: All Transmissions

    All transmissions if you must use the accessories (wipers, defroster, etc.) while being towed (wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the on position, not the acc position. Make certain the transmission remains in neutral. If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, see “shift lever override” in ...

  • Page 397: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment — 2.0l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 䡵 engine compartment — 2.4l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 䡵 onboard diagnostic system — obd ii . . . . . . 399 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . 399 䡵 emissions inspection and maintenance ...

  • Page 398: 396

    ▫ cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 ▫ brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 ▫ automatic transmission (cvt) – if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 ▫ manual transmission – if equipped . . . . . . . 423 ▫ rear drive assembly...

  • Page 399: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Engine compartment — 2.0l 1 — washer fluid reservoir 6 — battery (under cover) 2 — engine oil fill 7 — coolant pressure cap 3 — air cleaner filter 8 — engine oil dipstick 4 — brake fluid reservoir 9 — engine coolant reservoir 5 — integrated power module (fuses) 7 maintaining your vehicle 397.

  • Page 400: 398

    Engine compartment — 2.4l 1 — washer fluid reservoir 6 — battery (under cover) 2 — engine oil fill 7 — coolant pressure cap 3 — air cleaner filter 8 — engine oil dipstick 4 — brake fluid reservoir 9 — engine coolant reservoir 5 — integrated power module (fuses) 398 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 401: Caution!

    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 402: Programs

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

  • Page 403: Not

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

  • Page 404: Dealer Service

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

  • Page 405: Caution! (Continued)

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

  • Page 406: Caution!

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

  • Page 407: Caution!

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

  • Page 408: Engine Oil Filter

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

  • Page 409: Maintenance-Free Battery

    Maintenance-free battery your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- tenance required. Warning! • battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or...

  • Page 410: Caution!

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

  • Page 411: Warning!

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

  • Page 412: Windshield Wiper Blades

    Hood latching components to ensure proper function. When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small amount of...

  • Page 413: Warning!

    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 414: Caution!

    Caution! • the catalytic converter requires the use of un- leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con- trol device and may seriously reduce engine per- formance and cause serious damage to the engine. • damage to the catalytic converter can r...

  • Page 415: Cooling System

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

  • Page 416: Coolant Checks

    Coolant checks check 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 engine coolant (anti- freeze). Check...

  • Page 417: Caution!

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

  • Page 418: Note:

    Please review these recommendations for using hybrid organic additive technology (hoat) engine coolant (antifreeze). 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 equival...

  • Page 419: Warning!

    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 420: Points To Remember

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

  • Page 421: Brake System

    • 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 422: Note:

    Note: if your vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission , the brake fluid reservoir supplies fluid to both the brake system and the clutch release system. The two systems are separated in the reservoir, and a leak in one system will not affect the other system. The manual transmission clutch re...

  • Page 423: Warning! (Continued)

    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 424: Selection Of Lubricant

    Automatic transmission (cvt) – if equipped selection of lubricant it is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- mance. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended trans- mission fluid which has been formulated with special metal to metal fri...

  • Page 425: Fluid And Filter Changes

    Fluid and filter changes refer to the “maintenance schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. Manual transmission – if equipped lubricant selection use only the manufacturers recommended transmission fluid. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintaining your vehicle” for furth...

  • Page 426: Frequency Of Fluid Change

    Frequency of fluid change refer to the “maintenance schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. Power transfer unit (ptu) – awd/4wd models only lubricant selection use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintain- ing your vehicle” for ...

  • Page 427: What Causes Corrosion?

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

  • Page 428: Special Care

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

  • Page 429: Equipped

    Stain repel fabric cleaning procedure – if equipped stain repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- ner: • remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a clean, dry towel. • blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel. • for tough stains, apply mopar威 total clean or a mild s...

  • Page 430: Warning!

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

  • Page 431: Instrument Panel Bezels

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

  • Page 432: Cavity Cartridge

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description 1 empty empty 2 15 amp lt blue awd/4wd control module 3 10 amp rear center brake cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description red light switch 4 10 amp red ignition switch/ occupant classifica- tion module 5 20 amp yellow trailer tow 6 10 amp red power mi...

  • Page 433: Cavity Cartridge

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description yellow lighting 11 15 amp lt blue power outlet 12 20 amp yellow 115v ac inverter 13 20 amp yellow cigar lighter 14 10 amp red instrument cluster 15 40 amp green radiator fan 16 15 amp lt blue dome lamp/ sunroof/rear wiper motor 17 10 amp red wireless cont...

  • Page 434: Cavity Cartridge

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description 26 15 amp lt blue auto shutdown relay 27 10 amp red airbag control mod- ule 28 10 amp red airbag control module/occupant classification module 29 hot car (no fuse re- quired) 30 20 amp yellow heated seat – if equipped 31 10 amp red headlamp washer – if eq...

  • Page 435: Caution!

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

  • Page 436: Replacement Bulbs

    Replacement bulbs all the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement. Light bulbs – interior bulb number front header lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T578 center dome lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 437: Bulb Replacement

    Bulb replacement headlamps 1. Raise the hood and locate the connector behind the headlamp. 2. Reach into the engine compartment and pull the red lock out at the green connector. 7 maintaining your vehicle 435.

  • Page 438: 436

    3. Remove green connector from back of bulb by pulling straight back. 4. Twist the bulb to the left. 436 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 439: Note:

    5. Pull bulb outward from assembly. Note: these are halogen bulbs. Take care not to touch the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingers could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb life. Fog lamps 1. Access lamp through the lower fascia cutout. 2. Remove electrical connector from ...

  • Page 440: 438

    Real tail, turn signal and backup lamp 1. Remove the two push-pins from the taillamp housing. 2. Grasp the taillamp and pull firmly to disengage the lamp from the aperture panel. 438 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 441: License Lamps

    3. Twist and remove socket from lamp. 4. Remove bulb from socket and replace. License lamps 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate. 7 maintaining your vehicle 439.

  • Page 442: 440

    2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull bulb from socket. Center high-mounted stoplamp this light is an led assembly. See your authorized dealer for replacement. 440 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 443: Fluid Capacities

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

  • Page 444: Engine

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

  • Page 445: Chassis

    Chassis component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part automatic transmission (cvt) – if equipped mopar 威 cvtf+4威 manual transmission – if equipped mopar 威 atf+4威 automatic transmission fluid or equivalent licensed atf+4 威 product. Rear drive assembly (rda) mopar 威 gear & axle lubricant sae 80w-90 api ...

  • Page 447: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446 ▫ required maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . 448 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s.

  • Page 448: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule the scheduled maintenance services listed in this manual must be done at the times or mileages specified to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main- tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating condition...

  • Page 449: At Each Stop For Fuel

    Scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “electronic vehicle information center (evic)/oil change required” in “understanding your instrument panel” or under “in- strument cluster description/od...

  • Page 450: Caution!

    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 maintenance intervals. 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s 448 maintenance schedules.

  • Page 451: Schedule

    8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 6 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 8,000 miles (13 000 km). Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature authorized chry...

  • Page 452: 18 Months Maintenance

    24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 18 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 24,000 miles (39 000 km). ❏ inspect the cv joints. ❏ inspect exhaust system. Odometer reading dat...

  • Page 453: 30 Months Maintenance

    40,000 miles (65,000 km) or 30 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 40,000 miles (65 000 km). Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature authorized c...

  • Page 454: 42 Months Maintenance

    56,000 miles (91,000 km) or 42 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 56,000 miles (91 000 km). Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature authorized c...

  • Page 455: 54 Months Maintenance

    72,000 miles (117,000 km) or 54 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 72,000 miles (117 000 km). ❏ inspect the cv joints. ❏ inspect exhaust system. Odometer reading d...

  • Page 456: 66 Months Maintenance

    88,000 miles (143,000 km) or 66 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km). Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature authorized...

  • Page 457: Maintenance Schedules

    96,000 miles (156,000 km) or 72 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏ replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ replace the spark plugs. ❏...

  • Page 458: 78 Months Maintenance

    104,000 miles (169,000 km) or 78 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 104,000 miles (169 000 km). ❏ flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months. Od...

  • Page 459: 90 Months Maintenance

    120,000 miles (195,000 km) or 90 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 120,000 miles (195 000 km). ❏ inspect the cv joints. ❏ inspect exhaust system. ❏ change the aut...

  • Page 460: 102 Months Maintenance

    136,000 miles (221,000 km) or 102 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 136,000 miles (221 000 km). Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature authori...

  • Page 461: Warning!

    † 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 463: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 ▫ prepare for the appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 463 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 ▫ be reasonable with r...

  • Page 464: 462

    䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469 ▫ treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469 ▫ temperature grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47...

  • Page 465: Your Vehicle

    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 466: In Mexico Contact:

    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 467: Impaired (Tdd/tty)

    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 468: Warning!

    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 469: In Canada

    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 470: Call Toll Free At:

    • service manuals these comprehensive service manuals provide the infor- mation that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, main- taining, servicing, and repairing chrysler group llc vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, an...

  • Page 471: Tire Quality Grades

    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 472: Temperature Grades

    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 473: Index

    Index 10

  • Page 474: 472

    Abs (anti-lock brake system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 415 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 additives, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 475: Index

    Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 selection of lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 special additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 autostick . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 476: 474

    Cargo light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 cargo load floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 cargo tie-downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 cellular phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97,276 center high mounted s...

  • Page 477: Index

    Adding coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414,417 disposal of used coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417 drain, flush, and refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 478: 476

    Traction control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 electronic speed control (cruise control) . . . . . . 157 electronic stability control (esc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 electronic vehicle information center (evic) . . . . 212 emergency, in case of jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 479: Index

    Turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,195,438 flat tire stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 flooded engine starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 fluid capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 fluid leaks . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 480: 478

    Gas cap (fuel filler cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . 356,358,399 gasoline (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 gasoline, clean air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 gasoline, reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 gauges coolant temperature . . . . ...

  • Page 481: Index

    Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ignition key removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 immobilizer (sentry key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 infant restraint . . . ...

  • Page 482: 480

    Light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,434 lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,148 airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,67,71,85,195 alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 anti-lock . . . . ...

  • Page 483: Index

    Locks child protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 power door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 lubrication, body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 lumbar support . ....

  • Page 484: 482

    Occupant restraints (sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . 62,63,65,68 octane rating, gasoline (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201,203 oil change indicator . . . . . . ...

  • Page 485: Index

    Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 transfer unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 power transfer unit . . . ...

  • Page 486: 484

    Restraints, infant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 restraints, occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 retractable cargo area cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 roll over warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 rotation, tires . . . . . . ....

  • Page 487: Index

    Sentry key replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 service assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 service contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465 service manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467 setting the clock . . . . . ...

  • Page 488: 486

    System, remote starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438 temperature control, automatic (atc) . . . . . . . . 280 temperature gauge, engine cool...

  • Page 489: Index

    Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 tread wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 tongue weight/trailer weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 24-hour towing assistance . . . ....

  • Page 490: 488

    Uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469 universal consumer interface (uci) connector . . . 267 universal transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 unleaded gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 491: Vehicles Sold In Canada

    291680.Ps 11jk72-126-aa chrysler 1" gutter 05/14/2010 06:18:00 vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name chrysler group llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name chrysler canada inc. Used in substitution therefore. Driving and alcohol drunken driving is one o...

  • Page 492

    Chrysler group llc 11mk49-126-ab 2nd edition printed in u.S.A..