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Jeep 2011 grand cherokee Owner's Manual

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    Grand cherokee chrysler group llc o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 g ra n d c h e ro k e e 11wk741-126-ab second edition printed in u.S.A..

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents section page 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 things to know before starting your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3 understanding the featu...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction contents 䡵 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 rollover warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 䡵 how to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 䡵 warnings and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 䡵 vehicle ide...

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    Introduction congratulations on selecting your new chrysler group llc vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This is a specialized utility vehicle designed for both on-road and off-roa...

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    This owner’s manual has been prepared with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by a warranty information booklet, located on the dvd, and various customer-oriented documents. Please take the ti...

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    Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully. Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts...

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    1 introduction 7.

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    Warnings and cautions this owner’s manual contains warnings against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains cautions against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important info...

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    Vehicle modifications/alterations warning! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. 1 introduction 9.

  • Page 12: Contents

    Things to know before starting your vehicle contents 䡵 a word about your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ▫ wireless ignition node (win) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ▫ key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ▫ removing key fob from ignition . . . . . . . . . 16 ▫ key-...

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    ▫ remote open window feature — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ▫ using the panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ▫ programming additional transmitters . . . . . . 25 ▫ transmitter battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . 25 ▫ general information . . . ....

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    ▫ automatic locking retractors (alr) mode — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 ▫ seat belts in passenger seating positions . . . . . 56 ▫ seat belt pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 ▫ supplemental active head restraints (ahr) . . 57 ▫ enhanced seat belt use...

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    A word about your keys your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a key fob with remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter and a wireless ignition node (win) with integral ignition switch. You can insert the key fob into the ignition switch with either side up. Keyless go™ fea...

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    Key fob the key fob operates the ignition switch. It also contains the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the key fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle on the driver’s side should the battery in the vehicle or the rke transmitt...

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    Note: you can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinders with either side up. Removing key fob from ignition place the shift lever in park. Turn the key fob to the off position and then remove the key fob. With the keyless go™ feature, the evic will display the ignition switch pos...

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    Lock position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is programmable. Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)/personal settings (customer-programmable features)” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. Warning! • never ...

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    Sentry key 姞 the sentry key 威 immobilizer system prevents unautho- rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses the factory-mated key fob with remot...

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    Replacement keys note: only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. Caution! • always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and lock all doors when le...

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

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    When you use the power door lock switch while the door is open. After all the doors are locked and closed, the vehicle security light (located in the instrument cluster) will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds to signal that the vehicle security alarm is arming. During this 16 second arming period, ...

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    Security alarm. You may also accidentally sound the vehicle security alarm by unlocking the driver’s door with the key and then opening the door. Vehicles equipped with keyless go™ either press the unlock button on the rke transmitter, pull on the front driver or passenger door handle with a valid k...

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    Transmitters will continue to work. Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables all rke transmitter buttons for all rke transmitters. To unlock the doors press and release the unlock button on the rke transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice to unlock all doors. The turn signal ...

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    Change the current setting, refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)/personal settings (customer- programmable features)” in “understanding your in- strument panel” for further information. Turn headlights on with remote key unlock this feature activates the headlights for up to 90 sec...

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    Warning! Driving with the flipper glass open can allow poi- sonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the flipper glass closed when you are operating the vehicle. Remote open window feature — if equipped this feature allows you to remotely ...

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    Note: • perchlorate material — special handling may apply. See www.Dtsc.Ca.Gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate • do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch at the top of the rke transmitter side...

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    2. Insert the tip of the emergency key into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the rke transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal. 3. Remove and replace the battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery ...

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    4. To assemble the rke transmitter case, snap the two halves together. General information this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules and rss 210 of industry canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • this device may not cause harmful interference. • this device must accept ...

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    How to use remote start all of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: • shift lever in park • doors closed • hood closed • liftgate/flipper glass closed • hazard switch off • brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) • ignition key removed from ignition switc...

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    • remote start aborted — hood ajar • remote start aborted — fuel low • remote start aborted — system fault • remote start disabled — start vehicle to reset the evic message stays active until the ignition is turned to the run position. To enter remote start mode press and release the remote start bu...

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    To exit remote start mode without driving the vehicle press and release the remote start button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle. Note: to avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system will disable the one time press of the remote start button for two seconds after rece...

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    Remote start is activated. These features will stay on through the duration of remote start or until the ignition switch is turned to the run position. The remote start comfort system can be activated and deactivated through the electronic vehicle information center (evic). For more information on r...

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    Warning! • for personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • when leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Do not leave unattended children in the vehicle, ...

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    If a rear door is locked, it cannot be opened from inside the vehicle without first unlocking the door. The door may be unlocked manually by raising the lock knob. Automatic door locks — if equipped if this feature is selected, your door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle speed is above ...

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    • if wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining on the passive entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re- sponse time. • if you unlock the doors using the passive entry door handles, but do not pull the handle, the doors will automatically lock ...

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    Entry rke transmitters. If one of the vehicle’s passive entry rke transmitters is detected inside the vehicle, and no other valid passive entry rke transmitters is detected outside the vehicle, the passive entry system automati- cally unlocks all vehicle doors and chirps the horn three times (on the...

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    Unless another one of the vehicle’s passive entry rke transmitters is outside the vehicle and within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate. • if “unlock all doors 1st press” is programmed in evic, all doors will unlock when you push the button on the liftgate. If ⬙ unlock driver door 1st press ⬙ is programme...

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    With one of the vehicle’s passive entry rke transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, press the passenger’s door handle lock button to lock all four doors. Note: • after an outside handle lock cycle, the system will not allow a passive entry to unlock the same door for two secon...

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    Warning! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child-protection locks are engaged (locked). Child-protection door lock location child-protection door lock function 2 things to know before starting your vehicle 39.

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    Note: for emergency exit from the rear seats when the child-protection door lock system is engaged, manually raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll down the window, and open the door using the outside door handle. Windows power windows the power window controls are located on the dr...

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    Past the first detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. To cancel the “auto-down” move- ment, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch. To open the window part way, press to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop. The p...

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    Resetting the auto up feature should the auto up feature stop working, the window probably needs to be reset. To reset auto up: pull the window switch up and close the window com- pletely, then pull and hold the switch for one second. Window lockout button the window lockout button on the driver’s d...

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    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 ...

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    Liftgate flipper glass the liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the liftgate is unlocked. To open the flipper glass, push up on the window switch located on the liftgate. Once the liftgate flipper glass has been opened, connec- tion to the rear window wiper is interrupted, preventing activat...

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    Power liftgate — if equipped the power liftgate may be opened manually or by pressing the liftgate button on the re- mote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. Press the liftgate button on the rke transmitter twice within five seconds, to open the power liftgate. Once the liftgate is open, pressing the b...

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    • there are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the liftgate. Light pressure anywhere along these strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open position. • the power liftgate must be in the full open position for rear liftgate close button or overhead console close button to operate. I...

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

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    • all seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include automatic locking retractors (alrs), which lock the seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt 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 if...

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    Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in an accident. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle....

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    Warning! (continued) • it is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In an accident, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • ...

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

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    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...

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    5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt. 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch ...

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    Lap/shoulder belt untwisting procedure use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold ...

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    You will prefer a higher position. When you release the button, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position. Note: the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an easy up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward p...

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    Automatic locking retractors (alr) mode — if equipped in this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is avail- able on all passenger-seating positions with a combina- tion lap and shoulder...

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    Driver center passenger first row alr second row alr alr alr third row 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 al...

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    In two halves, with the front half being soft foam and trim, the back half being decorative plastic. How the active head restraints (ahr) work the occupant restraint controller (orc) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the active head restraints (ahr) to deploy. If a...

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

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    3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 1 — downward movement 2 — rearward movement 3 — final downward movement to engage locking mecha- nism 60 things to know before starting your vehicle.

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    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...

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    For front passenger seats equipped with beltalert, your vehicle is equipped to detect when it is occupied. The beltalert 威 warning system is not activated when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. The beltalert 威 warn- ing system may be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front pas...

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    Beltalert 威 can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. Note: although beltalert 威 has been deactivated, the seat belt reminder light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s or front passenger’s (if equipped with belt alert) seat belt remains unfastened. Seatbelt lock out the center rear ...

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    Warning! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in an accident. Only use when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when not needed. Supplemental restraint system (srs)...

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

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

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    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...

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    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 airbags may offer side-impact and vehicle rollover protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in a...

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    • airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open during airbag deployment. The system includes side impact sensors adjacent to both front and rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy the supplemental seat-mounted side airbags and sabic airbags during impacts that ...

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    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. Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm f...

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    Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle has side airbags, and deployment occurs, the side airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door. If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the customer center. ...

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    The orc determines if deployment of the front and/or side airbags in a frontal or side collision is required. Based on the impact sensors signals, a central electronic orc deploys the advanced front airbags, sabic air- bags, supplemental seat-mounted side airbags, and front seat belt pretensioners, ...

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    Position, in the acc position, or not in the ignition, the airbag system is not on and the airbags will not inflate. The orc contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment. Also, the orc turns on the ai...

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    Wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the airbags inflate to their full size. The airbags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds. This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The airbags then quickly deflate whi...

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    A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the sabic. The inflating sabic pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window. The sabic inflates in about 30 milliseconds (about one- quarter of the time that it takes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure ...

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    • unlock the doors automatically. If a deployment occurs the advanced front airbags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment. Note: front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system. If you do have a collision which ...

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    Warning! Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac- tor assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer im- mediately. Also, have the occupant restraint con- troller (orc) system service...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not attempt to modify any part of your airbag system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any airbag system service. If your seat, including your trim cover and cushion, ne...

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    Located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good. Event data recorder (edr) this vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (edr). The main purpose of an edr is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, su...

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    Such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the edr. Child restraints everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time, including babies and children. Every state in the united states, and all canadian provinc...

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

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    Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child restraint: • before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable safety standards. Chrysler group llc also recommends that you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you will use...

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    Note: for additional information, refer to www.Seatcheck.Org or call 1–866–seatcheck. Cana- dian residents, should refer to transport canada’s web- site for additional information. Http://www.Tc.Gc.Ca/ roadsafety/safedrivers/childsafety/index.Htm older children and child restraints children who weig...

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    • if the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind the back. Latch — child seat anchorage system (lower anchors and tether for children) your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with th...

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    Child seats with fixed lower attachments. The rear seat lower anchors can be readily identified by the symbol located on the seatback directly above the anchorages and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger a...

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

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    Warning! Do not use the cargo tie downs located on the load floor. Improper usage of the tether can lead to a failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having ...

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    They are not visible until you fold the gap panel down. Do not use the cargo tie down hooks located on the floor behind the seat. Finally, tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat, removing slack in the straps according to the child restraint manuf...

  • Page 90

    Position has an armrest tether that secures the arm rest in the upward position. To access the center seat arm rest tether first lower the arm rest. The tether is located behind the armrest and hooked onto the plastic seat backing. Pull down on the tether to unhook it from the plastic seat backing, ...

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    For center seating position route the tether strap over the seatback and headrest then attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat. For the outboard seating positions, route the tether under the head rests, and attach the hook to the top tether anchor located on the back of ...

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    Top tether strap anchorage (located on seatback) top tether strap mounting 2 things to know before starting your vehicle 91.

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    Warning! • an incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly be- hind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. • do not use the cargo tie downs located on the load floor. Improper usag...

  • Page 94

    While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- mental and should be avoided. The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving ...

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    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...

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    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 97

    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 98

    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 100: Contents

    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 ▫ inside day/night mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 ▫ automatic dimming mirror — if equipped . . 107 ▫ outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 ▫ o...

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    ▫ passenger’s power seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 ▫ power lumbar — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 126 ▫ manual front passenger seat forward/ rearward adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 ▫ manual front passenger seatback adjustment — recline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    ▫ daytime running lights — if equipped . . . . 149 ▫ automatic headlight leveling — hid headlights only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 ▫ headlight delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 ▫ parking lights and panel lights . . . . . . . . . 150 ▫ fog lights — if equipped . ....

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    䡵 electronic speed control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 ▫ to activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 ▫ to set a desired speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 ▫ to deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 ▫ to resume speed . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    䡵 parksense 威 rear park assist — if equipped . . . 194 ▫ parksense 威 sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 ▫ parksense 威 warning display . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 ▫ parksense 威 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 ▫ enabling and disabling parksense 威 . . . . . . . 200 ▫ se...

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    䡵 power sunroof — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 ▫ opening sunroof — express . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 ▫ closing sunroof — express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 ▫ pinch protect feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 ▫ pinch protect override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 ▫ ven...

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    䡵 electrical power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 䡵 power inverter — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 䡵 cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 䡵 storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 ▫ glove compartment . . . . . . . ....

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    Mirrors inside day/night mirror a single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. The mirror can be adjusted up or down but does not move from left to right. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by m...

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

  • Page 109

    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 convex mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or...

  • Page 110

    Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional memory seat feature. Refer to “driver memory seat” in “understanding the features of your vehicle” for further information. Heated mirrors — if equipped these mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whene...

  • Page 111

    Illuminated vanity mirrors to access an illuminated vanity mirror, flip down one of the visors. Lift the cover to reveal the mirror. The light will turn on automatically. Sun visor extension — if equipped this feature has a pull out extension on the sun visor for increased coverage. Blind spot monit...

  • Page 112

    When the vehicle is started, the bsm warning light will be momentarily illuminated in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is opera- tional. The bsm system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or reverse and enters stand by mode when the vehicle is...

  • Page 113

    Beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the bsm warning light remaining illuminated the entire time the vehicle is in a forward gear. The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road contamination so that the bsm system can func...

  • Page 114

    The bsm system can also be configured to sound an audible (chime) alert and mute the radio to notify the driver of objects that have entered the detection zones. Refer to “modes of operation” for further information. The bsm system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (side,...

  • Page 115

    Entering from the side vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle. Entering from the rear vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h). Side monitoring rear monitor...

  • Page 116

    Overtaking traffic if you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph (16 km/h)...

  • Page 117

    The bsm system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service. Overtaking/passing stationary objects 116 unde...

  • Page 118

    The bsm system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. Warning! The blind spot monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The bsm system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or ...

  • Page 119

    Rear cross path the rear cross path (rcp) feature is intended to aid the driver when backing out of parking spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles may be blocked. Proceed slowly and cautiously out of the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is exposed. The rcp system will then hav...

  • Page 120

    Note: in a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When rcp is on and the vehicle is in reverse, the driver is alerted using both the visua...

  • Page 121

    Signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime will also be sounded. Whenever a turn signal and detected object are present on the same side at the same time, both the visual and audio alerts will be issued. In addition to the audible a...

  • Page 122

    Voice command — if equipped voice command can be initiated by pressing the vr button located on the radio or steering wheel controls (if equipped). Refer to “voice command” in the uconnect™ phone user manual located on the dvd for further details. Seats seats are part of the occupant restraint syste...

  • Page 123

    Power seats — if equipped some models may be equipped with eight-way power driver and front passenger seats. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. There are two switches that control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback. Power seat switches 1 — seatback s...

  • Page 124

    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 125

    Warning! (continued) • do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In an accident you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death. Caution! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its abili...

  • Page 126

    Tilting the seat up or down the angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the front of the seat switch, the front of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when you have reached the desired position. Warning! • adjust...

  • Page 127

    Power lumbar — if equipped vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats are also equipped with power lumbar. The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar su...

  • Page 128

    Manual front passenger seat forward/rearward adjustment some models may be equipped with a manual front passenger seat. The passenger seat can be adjusted for- ward or rearward by using a bar located by the front of the seat cushion, near the floor. While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar loca...

  • Page 129

    Manual front passenger seatback adjustment — recline to adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired position and release the lever. To return the seatback, lift the lever, lean forward and release the lever. Warning! Do not ride with the sea...

  • Page 130

    Heated seats — if equipped on some models, the front and rear seats may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks. Warning! • persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- ha...

  • Page 131

    Caution! Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the heating element and/or degrade the material of the seat. Vehicles equipped with remote start on models that are equipped with remote start, the driver’s heated seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start. Refer to “remote startin...

  • Page 132

    Two to one, indicating the change. The low-level setting will turn off automatically after approximately 30 minutes. Rear heated seats on some models, the two outboard seats are equipped with heated seats. There are two heated seat switches that allow the rear passengers to operate the seats indepen...

  • Page 133

    Press the switch once to select high-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements off. Note: once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes. When the high-level setting is selected...

  • Page 134

    Off. When high speed is selected both lights on the switch will be illuminated. When low speed is selected one light will be illuminated. Note: the engine must be running for the ventilated seats to operate. Vehicles equipped with remote start on models that are equipped with remote start, the drive...

  • Page 135

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

  • Page 136

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

  • Page 137

    • in the event of deployment of an active head re- straint, refer to “occupant restraints/resetting active head restraints (ahr)” in “things to know before starting your vehicle” for further information. Warning! • do not place items over the top of the active head restraint, such as coats, seat cov...

  • Page 138

    The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- ward on the head restraint to lower it. Warning! Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in an accident. Always make sure t...

  • Page 139

    Note: be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to fold down easily. 1. Pull upward on the release lever to release the seat. Note: • do not fold the 60% rear seat down with the left outboard or rear center seat belt buckled. • do not fo...

  • Page 140

    To raise rear seat raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interfer- ence from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position. Warning! • be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seat...

  • Page 141

    Reclining rear seat to recline the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release the lever at the desired position. To return the seatback, lift the lever, lean forward and release the lever. Warning! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoul...

  • Page 142

    Your vehicle is equipped with two rke transmitters. One or both rke transmitters can be linked to either memory position. The memory system can accommodate up to four rke transmitters, each one linked to either of the two memory positions. Setting memory positions and linking remote keyless entry tr...

  • Page 143

    5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up to 12 am and 12 fm stations can be set). 6. Turn the ignition switch to the lock position and remove the key. 7. Press and release the s (set) button located on the driver’s door. 8. Within five seconds, press and release memory button 1 or ...

  • Page 144

    To recall the memory setting for driver two, press memory button number 2 on the driver’s door, or the unlock button on the rke transmitter linked to memory position 2. A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the memory buttons on the drivers door during a recall (s, 1, or 2). When a recall is ...

  • Page 145

    Easy entry/exit seat this feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the vehicle. There are two possible easy entry/exit adjustments available: • the seat cushion will move rearward approximately 2.5 in (60 mm), if the starting position of...

  • Page 146

    To open and close the hood to open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. 2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left and lift the hood. Caution! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the ho...

  • Page 147

    Warning! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. Lights headlight switch the headlight switch is located...

  • Page 148

    Note: • your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and fog light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass lights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore differ- ent lens cleaning procedures must be followed. • to minimize the po...

  • Page 149

    Information center (evic)/customer-programmable features” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. If your vehicle is equipped with a “rain sensitive wiper system” and it is activated, the headlights will automati- cally turn on after the wipers complete five wipe cycles wit...

  • Page 150

    Note: this system will not activate until the vehicle is at or above 20 mph (32 km/h). To deactivate 1. Pull the multifunction lever toward you (or rearward in car) to manually deactivate the system (normal opera- tion of low beams). 2. Push back on the multifunction lever once again to reactivate t...

  • Page 151

    The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles equipped with an electronic vehicle information center (evic). Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)/customer-programmable features” in “under- standing your instrument panel” for further information. Parking lights and panel ligh...

  • Page 152

    Turn off when the switch is pushed a second time, when the headlight switch is rotated to the off position, or the high beam is selected. Interior lights courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating wheel on the right side of the headlight...

  • Page 153

    Lights-on reminder if the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned off, a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened. Battery saver to protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. I...

  • Page 154

    Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night time visibility. To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The lights will also turn on when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry (rke) is pressed. Ambient light...

  • Page 155

    Multifunction lever the multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. 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 re...

  • Page 156

    High/low beam switch push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel to switch the headlights to high beam. Pulling the multifunction back toward the steering wheel will turn the low beams back on, or shut the high beams off. Windshield wipers and washers the windshield wiper/washer control...

  • Page 157

    Windshield wiper operation rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of four intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation. Caution! Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades fro...

  • Page 158

    Note: the wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed. If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled. Windshield washer operation to use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the delay range, the wipers...

  • Page 159

    Warning! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use. Mist use the mist...

  • Page 160

    From the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of four settings to activate this feature. The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the multifunction lever. Wiper delay position 1 is the least sensitive, and wiper delay position 4 is the m...

  • Page 161

    • transmission in neutral position — when the ignition is on, and the transmission is in the neu- tral position, the rain sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), or the shift lever is moved out of the neutral position. Tilt/teles...

  • Page 162

    Wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering column in position, push the lever upward until fully engaged. 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...

  • Page 163

    Note: for vehicles equipped with driver memory seat, you can use your remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel to return the tilt/telescopic steering column to pre-programmed positions. Refer to “driver memory seat” in this section for further infor...

  • Page 164

    Note: the engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate. Vehicles equipped with remote start on models that are equipped with remote start, the heated steering wheel and seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start. Refer to “remote starting system — if equipped” in “thi...

  • Page 165

    The electronic speed control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel. Note: in order to ensure proper operation, the elec- tronic speed control system has been designed to shut down if multiple speed control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the electronic ...

  • Page 166

    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 167

    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 168

    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 169

    Warning! • adaptive cruise control (acc) is a convenience system. It is not a substitute for active driving involvement. It is always the driver’s responsibil- ity to be attentive of road, traffic, and weather conditions, vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle ahead; and, most importantly, brake ope...

  • Page 170

    Warning! You should switch off the acc system: • when driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situations (i.E., in highway construction zones). • when entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; when driving on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, slippe...

  • Page 171

    Adaptive cruise control (acc) operation the speed control buttons (located on the right side of the steering wheel) operates the acc system. Note: any chassis/suspension modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the adaptive cruise control. Activating adaptive cruise control (acc) ...

  • Page 172

    Note: you cannot enable acc under the following conditions: • when in four-wheel drive low. • when you apply the brakes. • when the parking brake is set. • when the automatic transmission is in park, re- verse or neutral. • when pushing the res + button without a previously set speed in memory. To a...

  • Page 173

    Warning! Leaving the adaptive cruise control (acc) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could acciden- tally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system off when you are not using it. To set a desired acc speed wh...

  • Page 174

    • the system will not be controlling the distance be- tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle speed will only be determined by the position of the accelerator pedal. To cancel the system will disable acc without erasing the memory if: • you softly tap the brake pedal. • you depress the...

  • Page 175

    Note: if acc is resumed or set with the esc/tcs is off, esc will automatically be re-engaged. To turn off the system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if: • you push and release the on/off button. • you turn off the ignition. • you switch off esc. • you switch to four-wheel drive low. ...

  • Page 176

    Warning! The resume function should only be used if traffic and road conditions permit. Resuming a set speed that is too high or too low for prevailing traffic and road conditions could cause the vehicle to accelerate or decelerate too sharply for safe operation. This could cause an accident and/or ...

  • Page 177

    • the acc system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill. However, a slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. In addition, downshifting may occur while climbing uphill or descending down- hill. This is normal operation and necessary to main- tain set speed. Setting the followi...

  • Page 178

    If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the set speed. If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the same lane, the evic displays the “sensed vehicle indi- cator” icon, and the system adjusts vehicle speed auto- matically to maintain the distance setting, regardless of the set speed....

  • Page 179

    A proximity warning will alert the driver if acc predicts that its maximum braking level is not sufficient to maintain the set distance. If this occurs, a visual alert “brake” will flash in the evic and a chime will sound while acc continues to apply its maximum braking capacity. When this occurs, y...

  • Page 180

    Press the menu button (located on the steer- ing wheel) repeatedly until one of the follow- ing displays in the evic: adaptive cruise control off − when acc is deactivated, the display will read “adaptive cruise control off.” adaptive cruise control ready − when acc is activated but the vehicle spee...

  • Page 181

    The acc screen will display once again if any acc activity occurs, which may include any of the following: • set speed change • distance setting change • system cancel • acquisition/loss of target • driver override • system off • acc proximity warning • acc unavailable warning the evic will return t...

  • Page 182

    Note: if the acc “clean radar sensor in front of vehicle” warning is active normal (fixed speed) cruise control is still available. For additional information refer to “normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode” in this section. If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should examine the se...

  • Page 183

    • do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor, including transparent material or aftermarket grilles. Doing so could cause an acc system failure or malfunction. When the condition that deactivated the system is no longer present, the system will return to the “adaptive cruise control of...

  • Page 184

    2. Remove the wiring christmas tree attachment from the back of the bracket. 3. Remove the two m6 fasteners that connect the bracket to the bumper. Note: do not change the adjustment fasteners or pull the sensor off of the bracket. Doing so may misalign the sensor. Store the sensor and bracket assem...

  • Page 185

    Service acc warning if the system turns off, and the evic displays “acc/ fcw unavailable service radar sensor”, it indicates there is an internal system fault. Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Precautions while driving w...

  • Page 186

    Turns and bends in turns or bends, acc may detect a vehicle ahead too late or too early. This may cause your vehicle to brake late or unexpectedly. Give extra attention in curves and be ready to apply the brakes if necessary. Be sure to select an appropriate speed while driving in curves. Acc may oc...

  • Page 187

    Using acc on hills when driving on hills, acc may not detect a vehicle in your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions, and the steepness of the hills, acc perfor- mance may be limited. Lane changing acc will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you...

  • Page 188

    Narrow vehicles some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane. There will not be suffi- cient distance to the vehicle ahead. 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 187.

  • Page 189

    Stationary objects and vehicles acc does not react to stationary objects and stationary vehicles. For example, acc will not react in situations where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and the vehicle ahead is stopped in your lane. Always be attentive and ready to apply the brakes if nece...

  • Page 190

    To change modes, press the mode button when the system is in either the off, ready, or set position. “cruise ready” will be displayed if the system was in acc ready or acc set position. “cruise off” will be displayed if the system was in the acc off position. To switch back to adaptive cruise contro...

  • Page 191

    To cancel the system will disable normal cruise control without erasing the memory if: • you softly tap or depress the brake pedal. • you press the cancel button. • the electronic stability control/traction control sys- tem (esc/tcs) activates. To resume press the res + button and then remove your f...

  • Page 192

    The system determines a collision with the vehicle in front of you is no longer probable, the warning message will be deactivated. Warning! Forward collision warning (fcw) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own. The driver has the responsibility to avoid a collision by controlling the vehic...

  • Page 193

    The default status of fcw is the “far” setting, this allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away. This gives you the most reaction time. Changing the fcw status to the “near” setting, allows the system to warn you of a possible col...

  • Page 194

    Note: • the system will retain the last setting selected by the driver after ignition shut down. • fcw will not react to irrelevant objects such as over- head objects, ground reflections, objects not in the path of the car, stationary objects that are far away, oncom- ing traffic, or leading vehicle...

  • Page 195

    There is an internal system fault. Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Parksense 姞 rear park assist — if equipped the parksense 威 rear park assist system provides visual and audible indications of the distance between the r...

  • Page 196

    Parksense 姞 sensors the four parksense 威 sensors, located in the rear fascia/ bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect obstacles from approximately 12 in (30 cm) up to 79 in (200 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal di...

  • Page 197

    Parksense 姞 display when the vehicle is in reverse, the warning display will turn on indicating the system status. Rear park assist on rear park assist disabled 196 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 198

    The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a 1 ⁄ 2 second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the evic display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous. Slow tone fast tone 3 understanding the fea...

  • Page 199

    The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the evic display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning display operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: continuous tone 198 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 200

    Warning display distances display message obstacle distance from: arc’s audible signal rear corners rear center park assist on none none warning object detected 78.7 in (200 cm) 3 solid yes, 1/2 second warning object detected 39.3 in (100 cm) 3 flashing slow tone warning object detected 27.5 in (70 ...

  • Page 201

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

  • Page 202

    Detected a faulted condition, the evic will display the “rear sensor blinded” or the “service park assist system” message for as long as the vehicle is in reverse. Under this condition parksense 威 will not operate. If “rear sensor blinded” appears in the electronic vehicle information center (evic) ...

  • Page 203

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

  • Page 204

    Warning! • drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the parksense 威 rear park assist sys- tem. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedes- trians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before backing up. You are respons...

  • Page 205

    Parkview 姞 rear back up camera — if equipped your vehicle may be equipped with the parkview 威 rear back up camera that allows you to see an on-screen image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into reverse. The image will be displayed on the navigation/multimedia ...

  • Page 206

    Warning! Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the parkview 威 rear back up camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, ob- structions, or blind spots before backing up. You are responsible for the safety of your...

  • Page 207

    4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting “enable rear camera in reverse” soft key. 5. Press the “save” soft key. Turning parkview 姞 on or off — without navigation/multimedia radio 1. Press the “menu” hard key. 2. Select “system setup” soft key. 3. Enable or disable the rear camera f...

  • Page 208

    The lights also turn on when a front door or rear door is opened, when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter is pressed, or when the dimmer wheel is moved up to the dome on position. Sunglasses storage at the rear of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of ...

  • Page 209

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

  • Page 210

    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 211

    Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the homelink 威 button you wish to program while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen homelink 威 button and the handheld transmitter button until the homelink 威 indicator changes from a slo...

  • Page 212

    This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor. It is not the button normally used to open and close the door. 6. Firmly press and release the learn or training button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. Note: you have 30 ...

  • Page 213

    Using homelink 威 to operate, press and release the programmed homelink 威 button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.E., garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.,). The handheld transmitter of the device may also be used at any t...

  • Page 214

    Successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indica- tor light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully trained. If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in at this time. Then proceed with step 4 under “programming homelink 威 ,” earlier in this section. Security it is advised t...

  • Page 215

    2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: • the transmitter has been tested and it complies with fcc and ic rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com- pliance could v...

  • Page 216

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

  • Page 217

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

  • Page 218

    Ignition off operation the power sunroof switches remain active for up ap- proximately ten minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. Command view sunroof with power shade — if equipped the command view sunroof switch is located to the ...

  • Page 219

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

  • Page 220

    The vent switch is pressed, the shade will automatically move to the middle position before the sunroof begins express vent operation. Closing sunroof – express press the sunroof switch forward for less than one second and release, and the sunroof glass will automatically close from any position, th...

  • Page 221

    Sunroof and power shade movement – manual if any sunroof or shade switch is pressed and held for more than one second, the sunroof or shade movement will continue only as long as the switch is continuously held. Whenever the switch is released, any sunroof or shade movement will stop. This allows th...

  • Page 222

    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 223

    The outlets labeled with a “battery” are connected directly to the battery and powered at all times. Note: • all accessories connected to the “battery” powered outlets should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge. • to ensure proper operatio...

  • Page 224

    The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo area. Center console outlet rear power outlet 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 223.

  • Page 225

    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. • do not touch with wet hands. • close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle. • if this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock a...

  • Page 226

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

  • Page 227

    May have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter manually press the power inverter button off and on. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter. The power inverter switch is located on the switch bank below the climate controls. T...

  • Page 228

    Cupholders there are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the center console. There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest. Front cupholder location rear cupholders 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 227.

  • Page 229

    Storage glove compartment the glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove box door. Glove compartment opened glove compartment 228 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 230

    Door storage large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy access. Center console the center console contains both an upper and a lower storage area. Door panel storage storage compartment 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 229.

  • Page 231

    To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on the small latch located on the lid. Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the lower storage compartment. Cargo area features rechargeable flashlight the rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the left side of the cargo area. The flash...

  • Page 232

    Bulbs and is powered by rechargeable lithium batteries that recharge when snapped back into place. 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. Press and release three-press switch 3 understandi...

  • Page 233

    Cargo storage bins there are four removable storage bins located in the rear cargo area. There are two storage bins located on either side of the cargo area. Two additional storage bins are located under the load floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor and attach the tether hoo...

  • Page 234

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

  • Page 235

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

  • Page 236

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

  • Page 237

    Rear window features rear window wiper/washer the rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch located on the control lever. The control lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Rotate the center portion of the lever forward to the first detent for intermittent operation and t...

  • Page 238

    Stops at that “park” position. When the liftgate flipper glass is closed, the rear wiper will resume wiper/washer functionality after 5 seconds. Rear window defroster the rear window defroster button is located on the climate control panel. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and ...

  • Page 239

    Roof luggage rack — if equipped the crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars. Note: if not equipped with crossbars, your authorized ...

  • Page 240

    • the grab handles on the back of the vehicle (if equipped) are not to be used as a towing feature. Caution! • to prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, do not carry any loads on the roof rack without the crossbars installed. The load should be secured and placed on top of the crossbars, not di...

  • Page 241

    Warning! Cargo must be securely tied before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack. 240 understanding the features of y...

  • Page 242: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 䡵 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 䡵 instrument cluster descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 247 䡵 electronic vehicle information center (evic) . . 257 ▫ electronic ...

  • Page 243

    䡵 media center 730n/430/430n (rer/rbz/ rhb) — am/fm stereo radio and cd/dvd/hdd/nav — if equipped . . . . . . . 286 ▫ operating instructions — voice command system — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 ▫ operating instructions — uconnect™ phone — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 244

    䡵 universal consumer interface (uci) 0.5 — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 ▫ connecting the ipod 威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 ▫ using this feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 ▫ controlling the ipod 威 using radio buttons . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 245

    䡵 climate controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 ▫ dual-zone manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 ▫ dual-zone automatic temperature control (atc) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 ▫ operating tips . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 246

    Instrument panel features 1 — air outlet 5 — climate controls 9 — fuel door release 2 — instrument cluster 6 — lower switch bank 10 — headlight switch 3 — radio 7 — storage bin 11 — hood release 4 — glove compartment 8 — ignition switch 4 understanding your instrument panel 245.

  • Page 247

    Instrument cluster 246 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 248

    Instrument cluster descriptions 1. Tachometer indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). 2. Airbag warning light this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to the run position. If the light is either not on during start...

  • Page 249

    Warning! A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants or wood or cardboard, etc. This could result in death or serious injur...

  • Page 250

    5. Tow/haul indicator light — if equipped this light will illuminate when the tow/ haul button has been selected. The tow/ haul button is located in the center of the instrument panel (below the climate controls). 6. Turn signal indicator the arrows will flash with the exterior turn signals when the...

  • Page 251

    As it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was before the repair or service. It is a good idea for you to make a record of the odometer reading before the repair/ service,...

  • Page 252

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

  • Page 253

    12. Position light indicator — if equipped this indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on. 13. Seat belt reminder light when the ignition switch is first turned to the run position, this light will turn on for five to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb ch...

  • Page 254

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

  • Page 255

    The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the run position. Note: this light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. 15. Anti-lock brake (abs) light this light monitors the anti-lock brake system ...

  • Page 256

    18. Fuel door reminder the fuel pump symbol points to the side of the vehicle where the fuel door is located. 19. Fuel gauge the pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the run position. 20. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) white telltale area this...

  • Page 257

    25. Temperature gauge the temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or ...

  • Page 258

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

  • Page 259

    The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel: up button press and release the up button to scroll up- ward through the main menus (fuel economy, vehicle info, tire psi, cruise, messages, units, system setup) and sub menus. Down bu...

  • Page 260

    Electronic vehicle information center (evic) displays when the appropriate conditions exist, the evic displays the following messages: • service tire pressure system • service park assist system • park assist system blinded • keyfob battery low • liftglass open • left front turn signal lamp out • ri...

  • Page 261

    • adaptive cruise off — when the adaptive cruise control (acc) system is turned off. Refer to “adap- tive cruise control (acc)” in “understanding the features of your vehicle” (if equipped). • acc ready — when the acc system is activated. Refer to “adaptive cruise control (acc)” in “under- standing ...

  • Page 262

    Distance from the vehicle ahead. Refer to “adaptive cruise control (acc)” in “understanding the fea- tures of your vehicle” (if equipped). • clean radar sensor in the front of vehicle — if the acc system deactivates due to performance limiting conditions. Refer to “adaptive cruise control (acc)” in ...

  • Page 263

    • warning object detected • remote start aborted — door ajar • remote start aborted — hood ajar • remote start aborted — l/gate ajar • remote start aborted — fuel low • remote start disabled — system fault • remote start disabled — turn key • remote start active — key to run • memory 1 profile set •...

  • Page 264

    • terrain settings — snow • terrain settings — sport • sport not available in 4 low 4 high is required • rock not available in 4 low 4 high is required • to tow vehicle safely, read neutral shift procedure in owners manual • for 4x4 low slow below 5 mph or 8 kph put trans in n press 4 low • for 4x4 ...

  • Page 265

    Between 15 and 25 mph. This shows that the request has been recognized and will lower to entry/exit height when vehicle is below 15 mph. • service air suspension system — this is displayed when a fault has occurred in the system. The system will have limited operation at that point. • immediate air ...

  • Page 266

    Evic white telltale lights this area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- tales. These telltales include: • shift lever status the shift lever status “p,r,n,d,l,5,4,3,2,1” are displayed indicating the shift lever position. Telltales “5,4,3,2,1” indicate the electronic range select (ers) feat...

  • Page 267

    • forward collision warning (fcw) off this light warns the driver of a potential colli- sion with the vehicle in front of you and prompts the driver to take action in order to avoid the collision. For further information, refer to “adaptive cruise control (acc)” in “under- standing the features of y...

  • Page 268

    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 269

    Will display in the telltale display area. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the select button to turn off the message. If the problem continues, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap may also turn on the ...

  • Page 270

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

  • Page 271

    If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle, will usually be drivable, however, see an autho- rized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rou...

  • Page 272

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

  • Page 273

    Note: if the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. Trip functions press and release the up/down buttons until one of the following trip functions displays in the evic: • average fuel economy/fuel ...

  • Page 274

    This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy. Distance to empty (dte) shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is...

  • Page 275

    Trip b shows the total distance traveled for trip b since the last reset. Elapsed time shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ignition switch is in the acc position. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the on or start position. Display units of me...

  • Page 276

    Keyless go™ display — if equipped when the engine start/stop button is pressed to change ignition switch positions, the keyless go™ icon momentarily appears in the lower right corner of the evic display showing the new ignition switch position. Refer to “keyless go™” in “starting and operating” for ...

  • Page 277

    Manual compass calibration if the compass appears erratic and the cal indicator does not appear in the evic display, you must put the compass into the calibration mode manually, as follows: 1. Turn on the ignition switch. 2. Press the up or down button until the setup (customer-programmable features...

  • Page 278

    1. Turn the ignition switch on. 2. Press the up or down button until the setup (customer-programmable features) menu is reached, then press the select button. 3. Press the down button until the “compass variance” message is displayed in the evic, then press the select button. The last variance zone ...

  • Page 279

    Use the up or down button to display one of the following choices. Select language when in this display you may select one of five lan- guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the up or down button while in this display and scr...

  • Page 280

    Feature showing the system has been activated, or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated. Remote unlock sequence when unlock driver door only on 1st press is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the rke transmitter unlock button. When driver d...

  • Page 281

    Button a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed, showing the system has been deactivated. Refer to “driver memory seat” in “understanding the features of your vehicle”. Remote start comfort sys. When this feature is selected and the ...

  • Page 282

    Flash lamps with lock when this feature is selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the rke transmitter. This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected. To make your selection, press and release the select b...

  • Page 283

    Easy entry/exit seat (available with memory seat only) this feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press and release the select button until a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the syst...

  • Page 284

    Illuminated approach when this feature is selected, the headlights will activate and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the rke transmitter. To make your selection, scroll up or down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then press and release the select bu...

  • Page 285

    Wiper mode — if equipped when this feature is selected, the system will automati- cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield. To make your selection, press and release the select button until a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activ...

  • Page 286

    Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor alignment. Having a sensor that is misaligned will result in the bsm not operating to specification. Forward collision warning the forward collision warning (fcw) feature can be can be set to far, set to near or turned off. The default statu...

  • Page 287

    • system warnings displayed (will display all currently active system warnings) • tire pressure monitor system (shows the current pres- sure of all four road tires). For additional information, refer to “tire pressure monitor system” in “starting and operating”. Note: • tires heat up during normal d...

  • Page 288

    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 289

    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 290

    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 291

    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 292

    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. The cd will automatically be pulled into the cd player and the cd icon will illuminate on the radio displ...

  • Page 293

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

  • Page 294

    Set/rnd button (random play button) press this button while the cd is playing to activate random play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the right seek button to move to the next ran- domly selected track. Press the ...

  • Page 295

    Exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this display.) • maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a three- character extension) • level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a thre...

  • Page 296

    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 297

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

  • Page 298

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

  • Page 299

    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 300

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

  • Page 301

    Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob again to exit setting tone, balance, and fade. Music type button pressing this button once will turn on the music type mode for five seconds. Pressing the music type button or turning the tune/scroll control knob within five seconds will allow the program for...

  • Page 302

    Program type 16-digit character display soft soft soft rock soft rck soft rhythm and blues soft r&b sports sports talk talk top 40 top 40 weather weather by pressing the seek button when the music type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected mu...

  • Page 303

    Window. Select the button (1–6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within five seconds after pressing the set/ rnd button, the station will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory. You may add a second station to e...

  • Page 304

    Inserting compact disc(s) gently insert one cd into the cd player with the cd label facing up. The cd will automatically be pulled into the cd player and the cd icon will illuminate on the radio display. If a cd does not go into the slot more than 1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and mu...

  • Page 305

    Note: ejecting with the ignition off is not allowed on convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). Seek button press the right seek button for the next selection on the cd. Press the left seek button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous se...

  • Page 306

    Supported media (disc types) the mp3 file recording media supported by the radio are cdda, cd-r, cd-rw, mp3, and cdda+mp3. Supported medium formats (file systems) the medium formats supported by the radio are iso 9660 level 1 and level 2 and includes the joliet extension. When reading discs recorded...

  • Page 307

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

  • Page 308

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

  • Page 309

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

  • Page 310

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

  • Page 311

    Reception quality satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons: • the vehicle is parked in an underground parking structure or under a physical obstacle. • dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the form of short audio mutes. • driving under wide bridges or alon...

  • Page 312

    Additional three seconds will make the radio display the song title all of the time (press and hold again to return to normal display). Rw/ff pressing the rw (rewind) or ff (fast forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the direction of the arrows. Tune control (rotary) tu...

  • Page 313

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

  • Page 314

    This feature allows an ipod 威 to be plugged into the vehicle’s sound system through a 16–pin connector, using the provided interface cable. Uci supports mini, 4g, photo, nano, 5g ipod 威 and iphone 威 devices. Some ipod 威 software versions may not fully support the uci features. Please visit apple’s w...

  • Page 315

    Using this feature by using the provided connection cable to connect an ipod 威 to the vehicle’s uci 16–pin connector port: • the ipod 威 audio can be played on the vehicle’s sound system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) information on the radio display. • the ipod 威 can be contr...

  • Page 316

    • jump backward in the current track by pressing and holding the rw button. Holding the rw button long enough will jump to the beginning of the current track. • jump forward in the current track by pressing and holding the ff >> button. • a single press backward rw or forward ff >> will jump backwar...

  • Page 317

    • rnd button (available on sales code res radio only): pressing this button toggles between shuffle on and shuffle off modes for the ipod 威 . If the rnd icon is showing on the radio display, then the shuffle mode is on. List or browse mode during play mode, pressing any of the buttons described belo...

  • Page 318

    • 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 319

    Universal consumer interface (uci) 1.0 — if equipped note: this section is for sales code res and req/ rel/ret radios only with uconnect™. For sales code rer, ren, rbz, rep, rew, rb2 or rez touch-screen radio uci feature, refer to the separate rer, ren, rbz, rb2 or rez user’s manual. Uci is availabl...

  • Page 320

    Using this feature by using ipod cable or external usb device to connect to usb port: • the device audio can be played on the vehicle’s sound system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) information on the radio display. • the audio device can be controlled using the radio buttons t...

  • Page 321

    • jump backward in the current track by pressing and holding the rw button. Holding the rw button long enough will jump to the beginning of the current track. • jump forward in the current track by pressing and holding the ff >> button. • a single press backward rw or forward ff >> will jump backwar...

  • Page 322

    Device, or press vr button and say ⬙ shuffle on ⬙ or ⬙ shuffle off ⬙ . If the rnd icon is showing on the radio display, then the shuffle mode is on. 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 lis...

  • Page 323

    • preset 6 – podcasts • 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 t...

  • Page 324

    Warning! Do not plug in or remove the ipod 威 or external usb device while driving. Failure to follow this warning could result in an accident. Bluetooth streaming audio (btsa) music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the uconnect™ phone system. Controlling btsa using radio buttons to get in...

  • Page 325

    Browse browsing is not available on a btsa device. Only the current song that is playing will display info. Uconnect™ multimedia (sirius backseat tv™) — if equipped satellite video uses direct satellite receiver broadcasting technology to provide streaming video. The subscription service provider is...

  • Page 326

    Lowering the display screen remote control location 4 understanding your instrument panel 325.

  • Page 327

    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 328

    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 329

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

  • Page 330

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

  • Page 331

    Mode control (air direction) push the mode control buttons to choose from several patterns of air distribution. Panel air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. Note: the center instrument panel outlets can be aimed so that they are ...

  • Page 332

    Note: • in floor, mix and defrost modes a small amount of air will flow through the outboard panel outlets for occupant comfort. • the air conditioning compressor operates in mix, defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the air conditioning (a/c) button is not pressed. This dehu- midifies the ai...

  • Page 333

    Air conditioning control press this button to engage the air conditioning. A light will illuminate when the air conditioning system is engaged. Rotating the dial left into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while rotating right into the red area indicates warmer tem- peratures....

  • Page 334

    1. A/c button press and release to change the current air conditioning (a/c) setting, the indicator illuminates when a/c is on. Performing this function will cause the atc to switch into manual mode. 2. Recirculation control button press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illum...

  • Page 335

    7. Front defrost button press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when on. Performing this function will cause the atc to switch into manual mode. The blower will engage immediately if the defrost mode is selected. 8. Passenger temperature control up button provides ...

  • Page 336

    15. Driver temperature control down button provides the driver with independent temperature con- trol. Push the button for cooler temperature settings. 16. Driver temperature control up button provides the driver with independent temperature con- trol. Push the button for warmer temperature settings...

  • Page 337

    Manual operation this system offers a full complement of manual override features. Note: each of these features operate independently from each other. If any one feature is controlled manually, temperature control will continue to operate automati- cally. There are seven fixed blower speeds. Use the...

  • Page 338

    Note: in many temperature positions, the bi-level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets. Floor mode air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. Mix mode air ...

  • Page 339

    Note: • if the system is in mix, floor or defrost mode, the a/c can be turned off, but the a/c system shall remain active to prevent fogging of the windows. • if fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass, select defrost mode and increase blower speed. Recirculation control when outside air...

  • Page 340

    Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarette smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows. Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging. Summer operation note: in some cases...

  • Page 341

    Operating tips chart 340 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 342: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 ▫ keyless go™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 ▫ normal starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 ▫ extreme cold ...

  • Page 343

    䡵 four-wheel drive operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 ▫ quadra-trac i 威 operating instructions/ precautions – if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 ▫ quadra-trac ii 威 operating instructions/ precautions – if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 ▫ shift positions . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 344

    䡵 power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 ▫ power steering fluid check . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 䡵 multi-displacement system (mds) (if equipped) — 5.7l engine only . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 䡵 parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 䡵 electroni...

  • Page 345

    ▫ tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 ▫ tire pressures for high speed operation . . . 410 ▫ radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411 ▫ compact spare tire – if equipped . . . . . . . . 411 ▫ tire spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412...

  • Page 346

    䡵 flexible fuel (3.6l engine only) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434 ▫ e85 general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434 ▫ ethanol fuel (e85) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 ▫ fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 ▫ selectio...

  • Page 347

    䡵 recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458 ▫ towing this vehicle behind another vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458 ▫ recreational towing — two-wheel drive models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459 ▫ recreational towing...

  • Page 348

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

  • Page 349

    Do not press the accelerator. Use the fob with integrated key to briefly 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,...

  • Page 350

    Note: the engine start/stop button should only be removed or inserted with the ignition in the lock position (off position for keyless go™). Normal starting using the engine start/stop button note: normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelera...

  • Page 351

    Note: if the ignition switch is left in the acc or run (engine not running) position and the transmission is in park, the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the off position. Keyless go™ functions – with driver’s foot off the brake pedal...

  • Page 352

    If engine fails to start warning! • never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury. (continued) warning! (continued) • do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle...

  • Page 353

    Clearing a flooded engine (using engine start/stop button) if the engine fails to start after you have followed the “normal starting” or “extreme cold weather ⬙ proce- dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, press and hold the brake pedal, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the fl...

  • Page 354

    Engine block heater — if equipped the engine block heater warms the engine, and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the heater cord to a ground-fault interrupter protected 110-115 volt ac electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. Use the heater when temperatures below...

  • Page 355

    Caution! (continued) • do not shift from reverse, park, or neutral into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. Warning! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of park or neutral if the engine speed...

  • Page 356

    That the shift lever should fail to move from park with the ignition switch in the on position and the brake pedal pressed. To operate the shift lock manual override, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the on position without starting the engine. 2. Firmly set the parking br...

  • Page 357

    Transmission gear engagement may be delayed after restarting the engine if the ignition switch is not turned to the lock position first. 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. ...

  • Page 358

    Note: towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other reason with the shift lever in neutral can result in severe transmission damage. Refer to “recreational towing” in “starting and operating” and “towing a disabled vehicle” in “what to do in emergencies” for further information. Drive this ...

  • Page 359

    Transmission will downshift to fourth gear and the dis- play will show 4. Another tap to the left (-) will shift the transmission into third gear. 5.7l engine on vehicles equipped with the 5.7l engine, use of ers (or tow/haul mode) also enables an additional under- drive gear which is not normally u...

  • Page 360

    Note: to select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration (engine braking), move the shift lever to the left “d(-)” and hold it there. The transmission will shift to the range from which the vehicle can best be slowed down. Overdrive operation the automatic transmission includes an electroni...

  • Page 361

    Over temp” message may display, and the transmis- sion may downshift out of overdrive until the transmis- sion cools down. After cool down, the transmission will resume normal operation. The transmission will downshift from overdrive, to the most desirable gear, if the accelerator pedal is fully pre...

  • Page 362

    In high ambient temperatures with sustained high engine speed and load, an upshift, followed shortly thereafter by a downshift, may occur. The “tow/haul indicator light” will turn off. This is a normal part of the overheat protection strategy when operating in the tow/haul mode. Transmission limp ho...

  • Page 363

    Normal operation in high gear. When the vehicle speed drops below a calibrated speed, or during acceleration, the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages. Note: • the torque converter clutch will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm [usu- ally after 1 to 3 miles (...

  • Page 364

    The least amount of accelerator pedal pressure to main- tain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the engine, is most effective. Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheat- ing and failure. Allow the engine to idle with the shift lever in neutral ...

  • Page 365

    Quadra-trac ii 姞 operating instructions/ precautions – if equipped the quadra-trac ii 威 transfer case is fully automatic in the normal driving 4wd auto mode. The quadra-trac ii 威 transfer case provides three mode positions: • 4wd hi • neutral • 4wd low this transfer case is fully automatic in the 4w...

  • Page 366

    Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type, and circumference on each wheel. Any difference will adversely affect shifting and cause damage to the transfer case. Because four-wheel drive provides improved traction, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning an...

  • Page 367

    And rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. It provides additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Note: refer to “selec-terrain 威 – if equipped” for further information on the various positions and their intended usages. Sh...

  • Page 368

    “electronic vehicle information center (evic)” in “un- derstanding your instrument panel” for further informa- tion. 4wd low to 4wd hi with the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the on position or the engine running, shift the transmission into neutral, and press ...

  • Page 369

    4. Hold down the neutral “pin” switch (with a pen, etc.) for four seconds until the led light by the switch starts to blink indicating shift in progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on solid) when the neutral shift is complete. A “to tow vehicle safely, read neutral shift procedure in owners ...

  • Page 370

    Vehicle information center (evic)” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. Quadra-drive 姞 ii system – if equipped the optional quadra-drive 威 ii system features two torque transfer couplings. The couplings include an electronic limited-slip differential (elsd) rear axle and...

  • Page 371

    Selec-terrain™ consists of the following positions: • sport – dry weather, on-road calibration. Only avail- able in 4wd high range. Performance based tuning that provides a rear wheel drive feel but with im- proved handling and acceleration over a two-wheel drive vehicle. The electronic stability co...

  • Page 372

    Obstacles such as large rocks, deep ruts, etc. If equipped with air suspension, the vehicle level will change to off-road 2. If the selec-terrain™ switch is in rock mode, and the transfer case is switched from 4wd low to 4wd high, the selec-terrain™ system will return to auto. Electronic vehicle inf...

  • Page 373

    • off-road 1 (or1) (raises the vehicle approximately 1.3 in (33 mm) – this position should be the default position for all off-road driving until or2 is needed. A smoother and more comfortable ride will result. Press the “up” button once from the nrh position while the vehicle speed is below 48 mph ...

  • Page 374

    • park mode (lowers the vehicle approximately 1.5 in (38 mm) – this position lowers the vehicle for easier passenger entry and exit as well as lowering the rear of the vehicle for easier loading and unloading of cargo. To enter park mode, press the “down” button once while the vehicle speed is below...

  • Page 375

    To assist with changing a spare tire, the quadra-lift™ air suspension system has a feature which allows the auto- matic leveling to be disabled. Press and hold both the “up” and “down” buttons simultaneously between 5 and 10 seconds, a message will appear in the evic stating leveling has been disabl...

  • Page 376

    Operation the indicator lamps 3 through 6 will illuminate to show the current position of the vehicle. Flashing indicator lamps will show a position which the system is working to achieve. When raising, if multiple indicator lamps are flashing on the “up” button, the highest flashing indica- tor lam...

  • Page 377

    • normal ride height (nrh) – indicator lamp 4 will be illuminated when the vehicle is in this position. • park mode – indicator lamp 3 will be illuminated when the vehicle is in park mode. If park mode is requested while vehicle speed is between 15 mph (24 km/h) and 25 mph (40 km/h), indicator lamp ...

  • Page 378

    Off-road driving tips note: prior to off-road driving, remove the front air dam to prevent damage. The front air dam is attached to the lower front fascia with seven quarter turn fasteners and can be removed by hand. Quadra-lift™ – if equipped when off-roading, it is recommended that the lowest usea...

  • Page 379

    Low speed pulling power is needed. Vehicle speeds in excess of 25 mph (40 km/h) should be avoided when in 4wd low range. Driving through water although your vehicle is capable of driving through water, there are a number of precautions that must be considered before entering the water. Caution! When...

  • Page 380

    Standing water avoid driving in standing water deeper than 20 in (51 cm), and reduce speed appropriately to minimize wave effects. Maximum speed in 20 in (51 cm) of water is less than 5 mph (8 km/h). Maintenance after driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle fluids and lubricants (engine oil...

  • Page 381

    Regulate your speed. If the brakes are required to control vehicle speed, apply them lightly and avoid locking or skidding the tires. Warning! If the engine stalls, you lose forward motion, or cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never attempt to turn around. To do so may result in ti...

  • Page 382

    Always a good idea to check for damage. That way you can get any problems taken care of right away and have your vehicle ready when you need it. • completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and exhaust system for damage. • inspect the radiato...

  • Page 383

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

  • Page 384

    Checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- rized dealer. Caution! Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering system as the chemicals can damage your power steering compon...

  • Page 385

    The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully. To release the parking brake, press the park brake pedal a second time and let your foot up as you feel the brake disengage. When the parki...

  • Page 386

    Make it difficult to move the shift lever out of park. The parking brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle. Warning! • never use the park position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movemen...

  • Page 387

    Electronic brake control system your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes the anti-lock brake system (abs), traction control system (tcs), brake assist system (bas), electronic roll mitigation (erm), and electronic stability control (esc). All five of th...

  • Page 388

    Differential (bld), functions similar to a limited-slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel...

  • Page 389

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

  • Page 390

    Counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. En- gine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path. Esc uses sensors in 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...

  • Page 391

    The esc system has two available operating modes in 4wd high range and two-wheel drive vehicles, and one operating mode in 4wd low range. High range (four-wheel drive models) or two-wheel drive models on this is the normal operating mode for esc in 4wd high range and in two-wheel drive vehicles. Whe...

  • Page 392

    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 situation requiring esc to be switched to the “partial off” mode is overcome, turn ...

  • Page 393

    Swaying trailer is recognized. No driver action is re- quired. Note that tsc cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Always use caution when towing a trailer and follow the trailer tongue weight recommendations. Refer to “trailer towing” in “starting and operating” for further information. When tsc i...

  • Page 394

    • gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.E., vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- ing uphill is in reverse gear). Hsa will work in reverse and all forward gears when the activation criteria have been met. The system will not activate if the vehicle is placed in neutral...

  • Page 395

    Warning! (continued) • hsa is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle on a hill without putting the transmission in park and using the parking brake, it will roll down the hill and could cause a collision with another vehicle or object. Always remember to use the parking brake while parking on ...

  • Page 396

    Hill descent control (hdc) — four-wheel drive models with mp3023 two-speed transfer case only hdc maintains vehicle speed while descending hills during off-road driving situations and is available in 4wd high range and 4wd low range. To enable hdc, press the hdc switch or put the selec-terrain™ syst...

  • Page 397

    The hdc speed may be adjusted by the driver to suit the driving conditions. The speed corresponds to the trans- mission gear selected. Hdc operation can be overridden with brake application to slow the vehicle down below the hdc control speed. Conversely, if more speed is desired during hdc control,...

  • Page 398

    • park = hdc will not function hdc operation in 4wd low range to enable hdc, press the hdc switch or put the selec-terrain™ system in the “rock” mode. The hdc icon will be illuminated in the instrument cluster and hdc will function. If the vehicle speed goes above 20 mph (32 km/h), the hdc icon will...

  • Page 399

    Esc activation/malfunction indicator light and esc off indicator light the “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the on position. It should turn off with the engine running. If the “esc activation/malfunction indicat...

  • Page 400

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

  • Page 401

    Tires designed to this standard have the letter “t” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: t145/80d18 103m. • high flotation tire sizing is based on u.S. Design standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 r15 lt. Tire sizing ...

  • Page 402

    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 403

    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 404

    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 405

    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 406

    Loading the vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the tire and loading informati...

  • Page 407

    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 408

    5 starting and operating 407.

  • Page 409

    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 410

    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 411

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

  • Page 412

    Loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. Warning! High speed driving with your vehicle at or above maximum load is dangerous. The added strain...

  • Page 413

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

  • Page 414

    Warning! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no...

  • Page 415

    Life of tire the service life of a tire is dependent upon various factors including but not limited to: • driving style • tire pressure • distance driven warning! Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result...

  • Page 416

    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 417

    • use only 255/55r18 xl tires on both front and rear axles • use tire inflation pressures recommended for this vehicle • use sae class “s” tire chains or traction devices only warning! Using tires of different size and type (m+s, snow) between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable handling. Y...

  • Page 418

    Caution! (continued) • observe the traction device manufacturer’s in- structions on the method of installation, operating speed, and conditions for use. Always use the suggested operating speed of the device manufac- turer’s if it is less than 30 mph (48 km/h). • do not use traction devices on a com...

  • Page 419

    Refer to “maintenance schedule” for the proper mainte- nance intervals. More frequent rotation is permissible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed. Note: the premium tire pressure monitor system will automatically locate the pres...

  • Page 420

    Tire pressure monitor system (tpms) the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recommended cold tire pressure. The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (7 kpa) for every 12°f (–11°c). This means that when the outside...

  • Page 421

    For example, your vehicle has a recommended cold (parked for more than three hours) tire pressure of 33 psi (227 kpa). If the ambient temperature is 68°f (20°c) and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi (193 kpa), a tempera- ture drop to 20°f (-7°c) will decrease the tire pressure to approximately 24...

  • Page 422

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

  • Page 423

    A tire pressure monitoring sensor is located in the spare wheel, if the vehicle is equipped with a matching full-size spare wheel and tire assembly. The matching full-size spare tire can be used in place of any of the four road tires. A low spare tire will not cause the tire pressure monitoring tell...

  • Page 424

    3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with tpm sensors. Note: • if your vehicle is equipped with a matching full-size spare wheel and tire assembly, it has a tire pressure monitoring sensor, and can be moni...

  • Page 425

    Sound, a “check tpm system” message will be displayed for 75 seconds, and the tire pressure moni- toring telltale light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the spare tire, the tp...

  • Page 426

    Tires. A low spare tire will set the “spare low pres- sure” message, but it will not cause the tire pressure monitoring telltale light to illuminate or the chime to sound. Tire pressure monitoring low pressure warnings the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will illuminate in the instrument clu...

  • Page 427

    Once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this information. Check tpm system warning the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will flash on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a syste...

  • Page 428

    1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the tpm sensors. 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals. 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings. 4. Using tire chains on the ve...

  • Page 429

    And the graphic display will show a tire pressure value in place of the “flashing” low tire pressure value. • if your vehicle is not equipped with a matching full-size spare wheel and tire assembly, it does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor in the spare tire. The tpms will not be able to mo...

  • Page 430

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

  • Page 431

    Optimum performance. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in these engines. Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate ser...

  • Page 432

    Caution! Do not use gasoline containing methanol or e85 ethanol. Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability problems and may damage critical fuel system components. Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline or e85 ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer...

  • Page 433

    Beyond gasoline of the same octane number without mmt. Gasoline blended with mmt reduces spark plug life and reduces emissions system performance in some vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline without mmt be used in your vehicle. The mmt content of gasoline may not be indicated on the g...

  • Page 434

    Caution! (continued) • the use of fuel additives, which are now being sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Most of these products contain high concentra- tions of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels or additives is not the respon...

  • Page 435

    Warning! (continued) • guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- mal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. • keep the liftgate closed when driving your veh...

  • Page 436

    Caution! Only vehicles with the e85 fuel filler door label can operate on e85. Ethanol fuel (e85) e85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. Warning! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok- ing materials ...

  • Page 437

    When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: • you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less than 1/4 full • you do not add less than 5 gallons (19 liters) when refueling • you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for a period of at least 5 minutes observing these precauti...

  • Page 438

    Starting the characteristics of e85 fuel make it unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0°f (-18°c). In the range of 0°f (-18°c) to 32°f (0°c), you may experience an increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations)...

  • Page 439

    Adding fuel fuel filler cap (gas cap) the gas cap is located behind the locking fuel filler door, on the driver’s side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle. 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located under the headlamp...

  • Page 440

    2. Open the fuel filler door, and remove the fuel filler cap. Caution! • damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impu- rities into the fuel system. Also, a poorly fitting aftermarket cap can cause the...

  • Page 441

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

  • Page 442

    Vehicle loading certification label as required by national highway traffic safety admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or b-pillar. This label contains the month and year of manufacture, gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), gross axle...

  • Page 443

    Components, sometimes specified by purchasers for in- creased durability, does not necessarily increase the ve- hicle’s gvwr. Tire size the tire size on the label represents the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size. Rim size this is...

  • Page 444

    Heavier items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed equally. Stow all loose items securely before driving. Improper weight distributions can have an adverse affect on the way your vehicle steers and handles, and the way the brakes operate. Caution! Do not load your vehicle any heavier ...

  • Page 445

    Gross trailer weight (gtw) the gtw is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its ⬙ loaded and ready for operation ⬙ condition. The recommended way to measure gtw is to put your fully loaded trailer o...

  • Page 446

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

  • Page 447

    Depending on vehicle and trailer configuration/loading to comply with gross axle weight rating (gawr) requirements. Warning! • an improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability, and brak- ing performance, and could result in an accident. • weight-distributing hit...

  • Page 448

    With weight-distributing hitch (correct) improper adjustment of weight-distributing hitch (incorrect) 5 starting and operating 447.

  • Page 449

    Trailer hitch classification your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) with the optional trailer tow prep package. See your authorized dealer for package content. The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weig...

  • Page 450

    Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) the following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ model model gcwr (gross com- bined wt. Rating) frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Trailer tongue wt. (see note) 3.6l 4x2 8,90...

  • Page 451

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

  • Page 452

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

  • Page 453

    Warning! (continued) • make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control. You could lose control of your vehicle and have an accident. •...

  • Page 454

    Warning! (continued) 4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized (this requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight). Towing requirements – tires − do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a co...

  • Page 455

    − an electronically-actuated trailer brake controller is required when towing a trailer with electronically- actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge-actuated brake system, an electronic brake controller is not required. − trailer brakes are recommended for trailers ove...

  • Page 456

    Towing requirements – trailer lights and wiring whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The trailer tow package includes a seven–pin connector at the rear of the vehicle and a four-pin harness located ...

  • Page 457

    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 drive range can be selected when towing. How- ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the tow/haul mode (if equipped), or a lower...

  • Page 458

    Of continuous operation. Refer to “maintenance sched- ule” for the proper maintenance intervals. Note: check the transmission fluid level before towing (5.7l engine). Electronic speed control – if equipped − do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. − when using the speed control, if you expe...

  • Page 459

    Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) towing this vehicle behind another vehicle towing condition wheel off the ground two-wheel drive models four-wheel drive models flat tow none not allowed see instructions • transmission in park • transfer case in neutral (n) • tow in forward direction dol...

  • Page 460

    Recreational towing — two-wheel drive models do not flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is allowed only if the rear wheels are off the ground. This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly...

  • Page 461

    Note: this vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are off the ground. Caution! Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ments can cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the new vehic...

  • Page 462

    Caution! (continued) • do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged. Shifting into neutral (n) warning! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the neutral (n) position without first fully engag...

  • Page 463

    4. Turn the ignition switch to the on/run position, but do not start the engine. 5. Press and hold the brake pedal. 6. Shift the transmission into neutral. 7. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed transfer case n (neutral) button (located by the selector s...

  • Page 464

    11. Turn off the engine and leave the ignition switch in the unlocked off position. 12. Firmly apply the parking brake. 13. Shift the transmission into park. Caution! Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- mission is shifted into park with the transfer case in neutral (n) and the engine ...

  • Page 465

    Shifting out of neutral (n) use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it con- nected to the tow vehicle. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. 3. Reconnect the negative battery cable. 4. Turn the key fob to the lock/off positi...

  • Page 466

    Note: when shifting out of transfer case neutral (n), turning the engine off may be required to avoid gear clash. 9. Shift the transmission into park. 10. Release the brake pedal. 11. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle. 12. Start the engine. 13. Press and hold the brake pedal. 14. Release the p...

  • Page 468: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468 䡵 if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468 䡵 jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 ▫ jack location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 ▫ spare tire...

  • Page 469

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

  • Page 470

    To high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system. Caution! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads hot (h), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with th...

  • Page 471

    Jacking and tire changing warning! • getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center wh...

  • Page 472

    Preparations for jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery surfaces. Warning! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. 2. Turn...

  • Page 473

    Jacking instructions warning! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle. • turn on the hazard warning flasher. • block the ...

  • Page 474

    1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from storage. 2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left, one turn, while the wheel is still on the ground. 3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. 4. For the front axle, place the jack and protective cap on the body flange ...

  • Page 475

    5. For the rear axle, place the jack and protective cap in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. 6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just...

  • Page 476

    10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs (130 n·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your...

  • Page 477

    Warning! A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in an accident or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided. Jump-starting if your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- started using a set of jumper cables a...

  • Page 478

    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 479

    3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to remove it. 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is off. Warning! Do not allow vehi...

  • Page 480

    Warning! Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury. 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then st...

  • Page 481

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

  • Page 482

    Towing a disabled vehicle this section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. If the trans- mission and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles may also be towed as described under “recreational towing” in the “starting and operating” section. Towin...

  • Page 483

    Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for the purpose, following equip- ment manufacturer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members o...

  • Page 484

    Two-wheel drive models the manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels off the ground using a flatbed. If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear wheels on the ground) with the transmission in neu- tral . Speed ...

  • Page 485

    Caution! • 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 towing. • failure to follow these towing methods could result in damage to the transmission and/or trans- fer case. Such damage is not c...

  • Page 486: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment – 3.6l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487 䡵 engine compartment – 5.7l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488 䡵 onboard diagnostic system – obd ii . . . . . . . 489 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . 489 䡵 emissions inspection and mainte...

  • Page 487

    ▫ cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504 ▫ brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510 ▫ front/rear axle fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512 ▫ transfer case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 488

    Engine compartment – 3.6l 1 — totally integrated power module (tipm) 6 — air cleaner filter 2 — engine oil dipstick 7 — washer fluid reservoir 3 — engine oil fill 8 — coolant pressure cap (radiator) 4 — brake fluid reservoir 9 — engine coolant reservoir 5 — power steering fluid reservoir 7 maintaini...

  • Page 489

    Engine compartment – 5.7l 1 — totally integrated power module 6 — washer fluid reservoir 2 — automatic transmission dipstick 7 — engine oil dipstick 3 — engine oil fill 8 — coolant pressure cap (radiator) 4 — brake fluid reservoir 9 — engine coolant reservoir 5 — air cleaner filter 488 maintaining y...

  • Page 490

    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 491

    The select button to turn off the message. If the problem continues, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap may also turn on the malfunction indicator light (mil). Emissions inspection and maintenance programs in some l...

  • Page 492

    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 station. B. The mil will not flash at all and will remain fully i...

  • Page 493

    Note: intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civil penalties being assessed against you. Warning! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If...

  • Page 494

    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 495

    Change engine oil the oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to “maintenance schedule” for further information. Note: under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, whichev...

  • Page 496

    Engine oil viscosity – 3.6l engine sae 5w-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy. The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle. For information on engine oil...

  • Page 497

    Materials added to engine oils the manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives. Disposing of used engine oil and oil filt...

  • Page 498

    Engine air cleaner filter refer to “maintenance schedule” for further information. Warning! The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc) can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) unless such removal is ...

  • Page 499

    Warning! (continued) • battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 volts. Do not allow cable clamps to touch each other. • battery posts, terminals, and related accessories...

  • Page 500

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

  • Page 501

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

  • Page 502

    Avoid using the wiper blades to wipe frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. Note: life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor performance of blades may be...

  • Page 503

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

  • Page 504

    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 505

    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 506

    Accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at the coolant recovery bottle and radiator. Insp...

  • Page 507

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

  • Page 508

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

  • Page 509

    Warning! • the warning words do not open hot on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precau- tion. 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 pre...

  • Page 510

    Of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. Points to remember note: when the...

  • Page 511

    • 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 512

    With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check should be conducted. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintaining your vehicle” for further information. Warn...

  • Page 513

    Warning! (continued) • do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure. This could result in an accident. Front/rear axle fluid for normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not required. Whe...

  • Page 514

    Caution! Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage then and cause them to leak. Selection of lubricant use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintain- ing your vehicle” for further information. Transfer case fluid level check inspe...

  • Page 515

    Automatic transmission 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. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintaining your vehicl...

  • Page 516

    Caution! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- nents. Such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Fluid level check – 3.6l engine regular fluid level checks are not required. For this reason, the dipstick is omitted....

  • Page 517

    Fluid level check – 5.7l engine check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal operating temperature. This occurs after at least 15 miles (25 km) of driving. At normal operating temperature the fluid cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips. To check the fluid level properly, the...

  • Page 518

    Caution! Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50°f (10°c) it may not register on the dipstick. Do not add fluid until the temperature is elevated enough to produce an accurate reading. 7. Check for leaks. Release parking brake. To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission afte...

  • Page 519

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

  • Page 520

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

  • Page 521

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

  • Page 522

    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 523

    2. Dry with a soft tissue. Seat belt maintenance do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage will also weaken the fabric. If the belts need cleaning, use mopar 威 total clean, a mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do no...

  • Page 524

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description j01 40 amp green air suspension j02 30 amp pink power liftgate mod- ule j03 30 amp pink trailer tow j04 25 amp natural driver door node j05 25 amp natural passenger door node j06 40 amp green antilock brakes pump/stability con- trol system j07 30 amp pink ...

  • Page 525

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description j17 40 amp green starter motor sole- noid j18 20 amp blue powertrain control module/powertrain control module transmission range j19 60 amp yellow radiator fan motor hi/radiator fan mo- tor low j20 30 amp pink front wiper ground j21 20 amp blue front washe...

  • Page 526

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m9 20 amp yellow rear heated seats m10 20 amp yellow hands free module/ vanity lamp/ universal garage door opener m11 10 amp red heating, ventilation & air conditioning (cli- mate control system) m12 30 amp green radio/amplifier m13 20 amp yellow main #2 i...

  • Page 527

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m20 15 amp blue instrument cluster interior lighting feed/sw steering wheel/ sw bank/ steering control module (temperature/ compass display) m21 20 amp yellow automatic shutdown 3 m22 10 amp red horns (low/high) – right m23 10 amp red horns (low/high) – le...

  • Page 528

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m32 10 amp red occupant restraint controller m33 10 amp red powertrain controller/ transmission control- ler m34 10 amp red park assist module/ climate control sys- tem module/ir sensor/compass module m35 15 amp blue lh rear parklamps m36 20 amp yellow pow...

  • Page 529

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

  • Page 530

    Exterior lights bulb type aux aperature backup lamps . . . . . . . . 7440 (w21w) auxiliary liftgate tail lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W3w front park/turn lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T20 front fog lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Psx24w front side marker . . . . ....

  • Page 531

    Note: on vehicles equipped with high intensity dis- charge (hid) headlamps, when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This dimin- ishes and becomes more white after approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges. Halogen headlamps – if equipped 1. Open the hood. 2. Turn th...

  • Page 532

    Caution! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. Front fog lamp refer to the service manual or see your authorized dealer for bulb replacement. Caution! Do...

  • Page 533

    4. Twist socket counter clockwise and remove from lamp. 5. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 6. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the lamp assembly. Rear liftgate mounted tail lamp see your authorized dealer for replacement. Rear liftgate mounted tail lamps 532 maintaini...

  • Page 534

    Center high-mounted stop lamp (chmsl) the center high-mounted stop lamp is an led assembly. See your authorized dealer for replacement. Rear license lamp 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the license lamp lens. 2. Pull bulb from socket. 3. Replace bulb. 4...

  • Page 535

    Fluid capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) 3.6l and 5.7l engines 24 gallons 91 liters engine oil with filter 3.6l engine (sae 5w-30, api certified) 6 quarts 5.6 liters 5.7l engine (sae 5w-20, api certified) 7 quarts 6.6 liters cooling system * 3.6l engine (mopar 威 engine coolant/antifreeze 5-ye...

  • Page 536

    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 – 3.6l engine use api certified sae 5w-30 engine oil, meeting the requi...

  • Page 537

    Chassis component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part automatic transmission mopar 威 atf+4 威 automatic transmission fluid or equivalent licensed atf+4 威 product. Transfer case – mp2010 single speed only shell atf 3353 automatic transmission fluid or equivalent licensed shell atf 3353 product. Transfer...

  • Page 538: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 emissions control system maintenance . . . . . . 538 䡵 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 538 ▫ required maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . 540 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s.

  • Page 539

    Emissions control system maintenance the scheduled maintenance services listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure the continued proper functioning of the emissions control system. These and all other maintenance services in- cluded in this manual, should be done t...

  • Page 540

    • change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. • under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first. Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after comp...

  • Page 541

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

  • Page 542

    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 543

    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. ❏ inspect the front ...

  • Page 544

    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 545

    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 546

    64,000 miles (104,000 km) or 48 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 64,000 miles (104 000 km). ❏ replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ replace the air conditioni...

  • Page 547

    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. ❏ inspect the fron...

  • Page 548

    88,000 miles (147,000 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 (147 000 km). Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature authorized...

  • Page 549

    96,000 miles (160,000 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 (160 000 km). ❏ replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ replace the air conditioni...

  • Page 550

    104,000 miles (173,000 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 (173 000 km). ❏ flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months. Od...

  • Page 551

    120,000 miles (199,000 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 (199 000 km). ❏ inspect the cv joints. ❏ inspect exhaust system. ❏ inspect the fr...

  • Page 552

    128,000 miles (212,000 km) or 96 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 128,000 miles (212 000 km). ❏ replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ replace the air conditio...

  • Page 553

    144,000 miles (238,000 km) or 108 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 144,000 miles (238 000 km). ❏ if using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-roa...

  • Page 554

    † 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 556: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 557 ▫ prepare for the appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 557 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 557 ▫ be reasonable with r...

  • Page 557

    䡵 publication order forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561 䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562 ▫ treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5...

  • Page 558

    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 559

    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 560

    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 561

    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 562

    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 563

    Vehicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, and charts. • diagnostic procedure manuals diagnostic procedure manuals are filled with dia- grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi- cal manuals make it easy for students and techn...

  • Page 564

    In each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle. All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Treadwear the treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions o...

  • Page 565

    Grade c corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109. Grades b and a repre- sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. Warning! The temperature grade for t...

  • Page 566: Index

    Index 10

  • Page 567

    Adaptive cruise control (acc) (cruise control) . . 167 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438 additives, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432 air cleaner, engine (engine air cleaner filter) . . . 497 air conditioner maintenance . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 568

    Fluid level check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515,516 fluid type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 514 special additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 514 torque converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 569

    Cargo area features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 cargo compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 cargo light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 cargo tie-downs . . . ...

  • Page 570

    Coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508 disposal of used coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508 drain, flush, and refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505 inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504 points to remember . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 571

    E-85 fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434 electric remote mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 electrical outlet, auxiliary (power outlet) . . . . . . 221 electronic brake control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 572

    Oil selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 494,534 oil synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495 overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468 starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 temperature gauge . . . ....

  • Page 573

    Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493 power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 fluids, lubricants and genuine parts . . . . . . . . . . 535 fog light service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531 fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 574

    Gasoline, reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 gauges coolant temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 tachometer . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 575

    Infant restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80,81 inflation pressure tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 information center, vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 instrument cluster . . . . . ...

  • Page 576

    Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73,78,95,247 anti-lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 automatic headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 back-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531 brake assist warning . . . . . . ...

  • Page 577

    Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 loading vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 child protectio...

  • Page 578

    New vehicle break-in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 occupant restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47,71,76 occupant restraints (sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . 67,68,71,74 odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 579

    Personal settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 pets, transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 phone, cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 phone, hands-f...

  • Page 580

    Rear seat, folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 rear window features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 rear wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 581

    Schedule, maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 538 seat belt reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49,95 adjustable upper shoulder anchorage . . . . . . . . 54 and pregnant women . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 582

    Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 shoulder belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 signals, turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97,249,530,531 sirius backseat tv™ (uconne...

  • Page 583

    Suspension, air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 sway control, trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 synthetic engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495 system, remote starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 tachometer . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 584

    Spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412 tread wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 wheel mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474 tongue weight/trailer weight . . . ...

  • Page 585

    Uci connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312,318 uconnect™ (hands-free phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562 universal consumer interface (uci) connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312,318 univ...

  • Page 586

    Windshield defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95,330 windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501 windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 windshield wipers . . . . . . ....

  • Page 587

    Grand cherokee chrysler group llc o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 g ra n d c h e ro k e e 11wk741-126-ab second edition printed in u.S.A..