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Jeep 2011 grand cherokee Owner's Manual

Summary of 2011 grand cherokee

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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..

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

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 5: 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, it can go places and perform tasks f...

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    Note: after you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings. When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-traine...

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    Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the u.S. Government notes that the universal use of existing seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two million ann...

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    Introduction 7.

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

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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 a collision resulting in serious injury or death. 1 introduction 9.

  • Page 13: 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 . . . . . . 26 ▫ transmitter battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . 26 ▫ general information . . . . . ....

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    ▫ automatic locking retractor mode (alr) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 ▫ seat belt pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 ▫ supplemental active head restraints (ahr) . . 57 ▫ enhanced seat belt use reminder system (beltalert 威) . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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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 enter-n...

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    Key fob the key fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion. It also contains the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the key ...

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    To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch at the top of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand. 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 l...

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    • the power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the lock position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is programmable. Refer to “electronic veh...

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    Key-in-ignition reminder opening the driver’s door when the key fob is in the ignition and the ignition switch position is off or acc, sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key fob. Note: the key-in-ignition reminder only sounds when the key fob is placed in the off or acc ignition position. W...

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    If the vehicle security light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an authorized dealer. Caution! The sentry key 威 immobilize...

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    Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an autho- rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a blank key fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob is one that has never been programmed. Note: when having the sentry key 威 immobilizer system serviced, bring all vehicle key fobs wit...

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

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    To disarm the system vehicles not equipped with keyless enter-n-go to disarm the vehicle security alarm, you will need to press the unlock button on the rke transmitter or turn the ignition switch to the on/run position. If something has triggered the vehicle security alarm in your absence, the horn...

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    The lights also will fade to off if you turn on the ignition after you close all the doors. Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)/personal settings (customer- programmable features)” in “understanding your in- strument panel” for further information. Note: none of the courtesy light...

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    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 lamps will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on. Refer to “keyless enter-n-go” under “things...

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    To lock the doors press and release the lock button on the rke transmit- ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal. Refer to “keyless enter-n-go” under “things to know before starting your vehicle” for further information. Sound horn wi...

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    Note: the interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition switch to the acc or on/run position while the panic alarm is activated. However, the exterior lamps and horn will remain on. Programming additional transmitters programming key fobs or rke transmitters may be performed at an authorize...

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    2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade screwdriver 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 + sig...

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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 on/run position. To enter remote start mode press and release the remote start...

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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 comfort systems — if equipped when remote start is activated, the heated steering wheel, and driver heated seat features will automatically turn on in cold weather. In warm weather, the driver vented seat feature will automatically turn on when the remote start is activated. These featu...

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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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    3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. 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 functi...

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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. Keyless enter-n-go the passive entry system is an enhancement to the ...

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    Note: if “unlock all doors 1st press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the driver’s front door handle. To select between “unlock driver door 1st press” and “unlock all doors 1st press”, refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)/personal settings (customer-progra...

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    If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors have been closed, the vehicle checks the inside and outside of the vehicle for any valid passive entry rke transmitters. If one of the vehicle’s passive entry rke transmitters is detected i...

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    Note: 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 programmed in evic, the liftgate and flipper glass will unlock when you press the button on the liftgate for further information, refer to...

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    Note: • after pressing the door handle lock button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either passive entry door handle. • the passive entry system will not operate if the rke transmitter battery is dead. The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the rke tra...

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    Warning! Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch or leave a vehicle with keyless enter- n-go in the acc or on/run position. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become en- trapped by the windows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may ...

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    During auto up. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold it to close the window manually. Warning! There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the window before closing. Resetting the auto up feature should the au...

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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 by pulling up on the liftgate handle or by pressing the liftgate button on the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. Press the liftgate button on the rke transmitter twice within five seconds, to open the power liftgate. Once the liftga...

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    Warning! During power operation, personal injury or cargo damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate travel path is clear. Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driving away. Note: • if anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically rev...

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    • if the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions within the same cycle, the system will automatically stop and the liftgate must be opened or closed manu- ally. • if your liftgate is power closing and you put the vehicle in gear, the liftgate will continue to power close. However, vehicle mo...

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    • an energy-absorbing steering column and steering wheel • knee bolsters for front seat occupants • front seat belts incorporate pretensioners to enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event • all seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include automatic locking ret...

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    Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause an accident that includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of in...

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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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    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 plate down the webbing to allow it to retract fully. Warning! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in an accident and leave you with no protection. In...

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    2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate. 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate. 4. C...

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

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    Driver center passenger first row n/a n/a alr second row alr alr alr third row n/a n/a n/a • n/a — not applicable • alr — automatic locking retractor if the passenger seating position is equipped with an alr and is being used for normal usage: only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably...

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    3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automati...

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    Identified by any markings, only through visual inspec- tion of the head restraint. The head restraint will be split 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) ...

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

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    3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 4. The ahr front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. 1 — downward movement 2 — rearward movement 3 — final downward movement to engage locking mechanism 60 thi...

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    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 authorized dealer. Enhanced seat belt use reminder system (beltalert 姞 ) beltalert 威 is a feature...

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    The front passenger seat beltalert 威 is not active when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. Beltalert 威 may be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in the rear seat in pet ...

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    Seatbelt lock out the center rear seat belt system has a lock out feature that will not allow you to extract the center webbing unless the rear seat upper latch is engaged. Seat belts and pregnant women we recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mothe...

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    Instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words srs airbag are embossed on the airbag covers. Note: these airbags are certified to the new federal regulations for advanced airbags. The advanced front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates o...

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    This vehicle is equipped with supplemental seat-mounted side airbags (sab) to provide enhanced protection for an occupant during a side impact. The supplemental seat- mounted side airbags are located in the outboard side of the front seats. Note: • airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior tr...

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    Advanced front airbag features the advanced front airbag system has multistage driver and front passenger airbags. This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the occupant restraint controller (orc), which may receive information from the front impa...

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    Supplemental seat-mounted side airbags (sab) supplemental seat-mounted side airbags provide en- hanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact. The supplemental seat-mounted side air- bag is marked with an airbag label sewn into the out- board side of the front seats. When the ai...

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

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    • being too close to the sab and sabic airbags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed. • should a vehicle rollover occur, the pretensioners, sab and/or sabic airbags on both sides of the vehicle may deploy. The system includes side impact sensors adjacent to both front an...

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    Knee impact bolsters the knee impact bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger, and position front occu- pants for the best interaction with the advanced front airbags. Along with seat belts and pretensioners, advanced front airbags work with the knee bolsters to provide ...

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    If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint. (refer to “child restraints”) you should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you...

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

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    Advanced front airbags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration. The side airbags will not deploy in all side collisions. Side airbag deployment will depend on the severity and type of collision. Because airbag sensors measure vehicle ...

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

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

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

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

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

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    Airbag warning light you will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The airbag warning light monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with airbag system electrical components. While the airbag system is designed to be maintenance fr...

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    • whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, • how fast the vehicle was traveling. These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and in...

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    There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child seat owner’s manual to ensure you have the right seat for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your child. Warning! In a col...

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    Warning! • rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger airbag unless the airbag is turned off. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. • improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or c...

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    Restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then, pull the shoulder belt until it is fully extended from the retractor. Allow the belt to return into the retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint. For additional information refer to ⬙auto...

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    With knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and belt- positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt. Children too large for booster seats children who are large ...

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

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

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    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. Pulling down the carpet floor panel to access top tether strap top tether strap anchorage (located on sea...

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

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    The child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight; however, any seat belt system will loosen with tim...

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    Pull down on the tether to unhook it from the plastic seat backing, then raise the armrest and attach the tether hook to the strap located on the front of the arm rest. For center seating position route the tether strap over the seatback and headrest then attach the hook to the tether anchor located...

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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...

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    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...

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    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...

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    Periodic safety checks you should make outsidethe 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 tir...

  • Page 101: Contents

    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 ▫ inside day/night mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 ▫ automatic dimming mirror — if equipped . . 107 ▫ outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 ▫ o...

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    ▫ passenger’s power seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 ▫ power lumbar — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 124 ▫ manual front seats forward/rearward adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 ▫ manual front passenger seatback adjustment — recline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    ▫ daytime running lights — if equipped . . . . 147 ▫ automatic headlight leveling — hid headlights only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 ▫ headlight delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 ▫ parking lights and panel lights . . . . . . . . . 148 ▫ fog lights — if equipped . ....

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    䡵 electronic speed control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 ▫ to activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ▫ to set a desired speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 ▫ to deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 ▫ to resume speed . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    䡵 parksense威 rear park assist — if equipped . . . 192 ▫ parksense威 sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 ▫ parksense威 warning display . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 ▫ parksense威 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 ▫ enabling and disabling park sense威 . . . . . . 197 ▫ service ...

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    䡵 power sunroof — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 ▫ opening sunroof — express . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 ▫ closing sunroof — express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 ▫ pinch protect feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 ▫ pinch protect override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 ▫ ven...

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    䡵 electrical power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 䡵 power inverter — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 䡵 cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 䡵 storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 ▫ glove compartment . . . . . . . ....

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    Mirrors inside day/night mirror a single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position. The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headli...

  • Page 109

    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 in the button will illuminate to indicate when the dim- ming feature is activated. The m...

  • Page 110

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

  • Page 111

    Outside power mirrors the power mirror switch is located on the driver’s side door trim panel. The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a mirror, press the mirror select button for the mirror that you want to adjust. Using the mirro...

  • Page 112

    Heated mirrors — if equipped these mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster. Refer to “rear window features” in “understanding the features of your vehicle” for further information. Illuminated vanity mirrors to access an illum...

  • Page 113

    Blind spot monitoring — if equipped the blind spot monitoring (bsm) system uses two radar- based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle. Whe...

  • Page 114

    • the bsm system detection zone does not change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.E., bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the side of your v...

  • Page 115

    The bsm system notifies the driver of objects in the detection zones by illuminating the bsm warning light located in the outside mirrors. The bsm system can also be configured to sound an audible (chime) alert and reduces the radio volume to notify the driver of objects that have entered the detec-...

  • Page 116

    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 117

    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 118

    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. The bsm system will not alert you of objects t...

  • Page 119

    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 animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the bsm system, always check your vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder...

  • 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 commands 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™ user manual located on the dvd for further details. Seats seats are part of the occupant restraint system of ...

  • Page 123

    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 124

    Reclining the seatback the angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or backward. Push the seatback switch forward or rear- ward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when you have reached the desired position. Warning! • adjusting a seat while driving may be dan...

  • Page 125

    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 126

    Caution! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path. Power lumbar — if equipped vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seat...

  • Page 127

    Manual front seats forward/rearward adjustment some models may be equipped with manual front driver or passenger seats. The seats can be adjusted forward 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 located under t...

  • Page 128

    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 129

    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 130

    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 131

    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- dently. The heated seat switches for each heater are located on the rear of the center console. You can choose from...

  • Page 132

    To one, indicating the change. The low-level setting will turn off automatically after a maximum of 45 minutes. Ventilated seats — if equipped on some models, both the driver and passenger seats are ventilated. Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw the air from the passen...

  • Page 133

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

  • Page 134

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

  • Page 135

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

  • Page 136

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

  • Page 137

    Warning! Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a collision. Always make sure the outboard head re- straints are in their upright positions when the seat is to be occupied. Note: for proper routing of a child seat tether refer to ...

  • Page 138

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

  • Page 139

    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 140

    Driver memory seat — if equipped once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seat, driver’s outside mirror, adjustable steering wheel posi- tion (if equipped), and the radio station preset settings. Your remote keyless entry (rke) transmi...

  • Page 141

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

  • Page 142

    To “electronic vehicle information center (evic)/ customer-programmable features” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. 12. Repeat the above steps to set the next memory position, using the other numbered memory button, or to link another rke transmitter to memory. Memory...

  • Page 143

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

  • Page 144

    Driving position when the key is placed into the ignition, and turned out of the lock position toward the acc/on position. The easy entry/exit feature will be automatically dis- abled if the seat is already positioned closer than 0.9 in (23 mm) forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is no...

  • Page 145

    2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left and lift the hood. Caution! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. Warning! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehic...

  • Page 146

    Lights headlight switch the headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The head- light switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, cargo lights and fog lights (if equipped). To turn on the headlights...

  • Page 147

    Caution! Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the lenses. Automatic headlights — if equipped this system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch to...

  • Page 148

    Note: when your headlights come on during the daytime, the instrument panel lights will automatically dim to the lower nighttime intensity. Refer to “lights” in this section for further information. Smartbeam™ — if equipped the smartbeam™ system provides increased forward lighting at night by automa...

  • Page 149

    2. Push back on the multifunction lever once again to reactivate the system. Note: broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, and other obstructions (sticker, toll box, e...

  • Page 150

    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 151

    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 switch) is rotated to the its farthest upward position, or if equipped, when the unlock button is pressed on the remote keyless entry (rk...

  • Page 152

    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 153

    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 154

    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 155

    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 156

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

  • Page 157

    Note: if the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled. Windshield washer operation to use the washer, push on the end of the lever (toward the steering wheel) and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will t...

  • Page 158

    If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in the off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe cycles, then turn off. Warning! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing ...

  • Page 159

    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 most sensi- tive. Setting 3 should be used for normal rain conditions. Settings 1 and 2 can be used if the driver desires less wiper sensitivit...

  • Page 160

    Tilt/telescoping steering column this feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column. To unlock the steering column, pus...

  • Page 161

    Power tilt/telescoping steering column — if equipped this feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The power tilt/telescoping steering column lever is located below the multifunction lever on the steering column...

  • Page 162

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

  • Page 163

    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- haustion, or other physical conditions must exer- cise care when using the steering wheel heater. It may cause burns even at low temperature...

  • Page 164

    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 speed control system can be reactivated by pushing the electronic speed control on/off but...

  • Page 165

    To set a desired speed turn the electronic speed control on. When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press the set (-) button and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. Note: the vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground b...

  • Page 166

    To accelerate for passing press the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. Using electronic speed control on hills the transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the vehicle set speed. Note: the electronic speed control system ma...

  • Page 167

    Acc will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant need to reset your cruise control. Acc utilizes a radar sensor designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you. Note: • if the sensor does not detect a vehicle ahead of you, acc will mai...

  • Page 168

    Warning! (continued) − cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight distance conditions. − does not predict the lane curvature or the move- ment of preceding vehicles and will not compensate for such changes. − does not always fully recogniz...

  • Page 169

    The cruise control system has two control modes: • adaptive cruise control mode for maintaining an appropriate distance between vehicles. • normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode for cruising at a constant preset speed. For additional information, refer to “normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode...

  • Page 170

    Note: any chassis/suspension modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the adaptive cruise control. Activating adaptive cruise control (acc) you can only activate acc if the vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h). When the system is turned on and in the ready state, the electronic...

  • Page 171

    To activate push and release the on/off button. The acc menu in the evic displays “adaptive cruise ready.” to turn the system off, push and release the on/off button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the evic will display “adaptive cruise control off.” warning! Leaving the adaptive c...

  • Page 172

    To set a desired acc speed when the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the set - button and release. The evic will display the set speed. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do not, the vehicle may continue to accelerate beyond the set speed. If this occurs: • the message “drive...

  • Page 173

    To cancel the system will disable acc without erasing the memory if: • you softly tap the brake pedal. • you depress the brake pedal. • you press the cancel switch. • an anti-lock brake system (abs) event occurs. • a trailer sway control (tsc) event occurs. • if the transmission is shifted into neut...

  • Page 174

    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 175

    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 a collision and/or ...

  • Page 176

    • 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 177

    Distance setting 2 distance setting 1 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 175.

  • Page 178

    To change the distance setting, press the distance button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting adjusts between long, medium, and short. 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 ev...

  • Page 179

    Adaptive cruise control (acc) menu the evic displays the current acc system settings. The evic is located in the upper part of the instrument cluster between the speedometer and the tachometer. The information it displays depends on acc system status. Press the menu button (located on the steer- ing...

  • Page 180

    The set speed will continue to display in place of the odometer reading when changing the evic display while acc is set. 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 • acquisiti...

  • Page 181

    System may also become temporarily blinded due to obstructions, such as mud, dirt or ice. In these cases, the evic will display “clean radar sensor in front of vehicle” and the system will deactivate. Note: if the acc “clean radar sensor in front of vehicle” warning is active normal (fixed speed) cr...

  • Page 182

    • 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 183

    Note: when the sensor is removed, adaptive cruise control, normal cruise control, and forward collision warning will not be available. The cluster will display the warning “acc/fcw unavailable - service radar sen- sor.” to reinstall the sensor and bracket assembly reverse the process above. The fast...

  • Page 184

    Precautions while driving with acc in certain driving situations, acc may have detection issues. In these cases, acc may brake late or unexpect- edly. The driver needs to stay alert and may need to intervene. Adding a trailer hitch the weight of a trailer hitch may affect the performance of acc. If ...

  • Page 185

    Acc may occasionally provide braking and/or a driver alert that you consider unnecessary. This may be the system’s response to signs, guardrails, and other station- ary objects in a curve. This may also occur at the base of steep hills. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require serv...

  • Page 186

    Lane changing acc will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, acc has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it’s too late for the acc system to take action. Acc will not detect a veh...

  • Page 187

    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 188

    Normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode in addition to adaptive cruise control mode, a normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode is available for cruis- ing at fixed speeds. The normal cruise control mode is designed to maintain a set cruising speed without requir- ing the driver to operate the acce...

  • Page 189

    To vary the speed setting there are two ways to change the set speed: • use the accelerator pedal to adjust the vehicle to the desired speed and press the set - button. • tap the res + or set - button to increase or decrease the set speed in 1 mph (1 km/h) increments respec- tively. Hold the res + o...

  • Page 190

    Forward collision warning — if equipped forward collision warning (fcw) warns the driver of a potential collision with the vehicle in front of you and prompts the driver to take action in order to avoid the collision. Fcw monitors the information from the forward looking sensor as well as the electr...

  • Page 191

    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 vehicle via braking and steering. Failure to follow this warning could lead to serious injury or death. Changing fcw status the fcw feat...

  • Page 192

    Changing the fcw status to the “near” setting, allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are much closer. This setting provides less reaction time than the “far” setting, which allows for a more dynamic driving experience. Changing the fcw status...

  • Page 193

    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 194

    Service fcw 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. Parksense 姞 rear park assis...

  • Page 195

    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 196

    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 194 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 197

    The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half 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 ...

  • Page 198

    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 alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: continuous tone 196 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 199

    Warning alerts rear distance (in/cm) greater than 79 in (200 cm) 79-39 in (200-100 cm) 39-25 in (100-65 cm) 25-12 in (65-30 cm) less than 12 in (30 cm) audible alert chime none single 1/2 second tone slow fast continuous display message park assist on warning object detected warning object detected ...

  • Page 200

    Approximately five seconds. Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. When the shift lever is moved to reverse and the system is disabled, the evic will display the “park assist off” message for as long as the vehicle is...

  • Page 201

    If “service park assist system” appears in the evic, see your authorized dealer. Cleaning the parksense 姞 system clean the parksense 威 sensors with water, car wash soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you could dam- age the sensors. P...

  • Page 202

    • objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc., must not be placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so can result in the system misinterpreting a close object as a sensor problem, causing the “service park assist system” message to ...

  • Page 203

    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 204

    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 205

    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 206

    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 207

    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 208

    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 209

    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 210

    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 211

    This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor. It is not the button normally used to open and close the door. 1. Firmly press and release the learn or training button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. Note: you have 30 ...

  • Page 212

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

  • Page 213

    3. Without releasing the button, proceed with program- ming homelink 威 step 2 and follow all remaining steps. Security it is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in your vehicle. To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note ...

  • Page 214

    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 void the user’s authority to operate the device. • the term ic before the certification/registration num- ber only signifies ...

  • Page 215

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

  • Page 216

    Note: if three consecutive sunroof close attempts re- sult in pinch protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be a manual close movement with pinch protect disabled. Pinch protect override if a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing the sunroof, press the switch forward and ho...

  • Page 217

    Sunroof maintenance use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. 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 ...

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

  • Page 219

    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, then stop. This is called “express close”. During express close operation, any sunroof switch press or shade switch press will stop the s...

  • Page 220

    Pinch protect feature this feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof or the shade during any close operation. If an obstruction is detected, the sunroof or shade will auto- matically reverse direction to release the obstruction. If this occurs, remove the obstruction and then ...

  • Page 221

    Together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window. Sunroof maintenance use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. Ignition off operation the power sunroof switches...

  • Page 222

    • to ensure proper operation a mopar威 knob and element must be used. • do not exceed the maximum power of 160 watts (13 amps) at 12 volts. If the 160 watt (13 amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. The front power outlet is located inside the storage a...

  • Page 223

    The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo area. Warning! To avoid serious injury or death: • only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 volt outlet. (continued) center console outlet rear power outlet 3 understanding the features of your vehicl...

  • Page 224

    Warning! (continued) • do not touch with wet hands. • close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle. • if this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure. Caution! • many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in us...

  • Page 225

    150 watts. Certain high-end video games, such as play- station3 and xbox360 will exceed this power limit, as will most power tools. The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the power rating of 150 watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once th...

  • Page 226

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

  • Page 227

    There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest. Storage glove compartment the glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Rear cupholders glove compartment 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 225.

  • Page 228

    To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove box door. Door storage large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy access. Opened glove compartment door panel storage 226 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 229

    Center console the center console contains both an upper and a lower storage area. To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on the small latch located on the lid. Storage compartment storage compartment latches 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 227.

  • Page 230

    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 flashlight snaps out of the bezel when needed. The flashlight features two bright led light bul...

  • Page 231

    To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off. 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. Three-press switch rear storage b...

  • Page 232

    Two additional storage bins are located under the load floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor and attach the tether hook (attached to the bottom of the load floor) to the liftgate opening. Tether strap lower storage bins 230 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 233

    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 234

    Warning! In a collision, 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 compart- ment. Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken from its mounting. D...

  • Page 235

    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 236

    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 upward to the first detent for intermittent operation and to...

  • Page 237

    If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned off, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” position. If the liftgate flipper glass is open, the rear window wiper/washer functionality is interrupted and the wiper stops at that “park” position. When the liftgate flipper glass is...

  • Page 238

    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 239

    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 directly on the roof. If it is necessary to place the load on the roof, place a blanket or some other ...

  • Page 241: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 䡵 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 䡵 instrument cluster descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 244 䡵 electronic vehicle information center (evic) . . 254 ▫ electronic ...

  • Page 242

    ▫ compass / temperature display . . . . . . . . . 273 ▫ customer-programmable features (system setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 䡵 media center 730n/430/430n (rhr/rer/ rbz/rhb) cd/dvd/hdd/nav — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 ▫ operating instr...

  • Page 243

    䡵 ipod威/mp3 control — if equipped . . . . . . . . . 309 ▫ connecting the ipod威 or external usb device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 ▫ using this feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 ▫ controlling the ipod威 or external usb device using radio buttons . . . . ...

  • Page 244

    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 242 understanding your instrument panel.

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    Instrument cluster 4 understanding your instrument panel 243.

  • Page 246

    Instrument cluster descriptions 1. Tachometer indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm x 1000). 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 on/run position. If the light is either not on du...

  • Page 247

    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 248

    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 249

    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 250

    Please note that the tpms is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the tpms low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped wi...

  • Page 251

    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 on/run position, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb...

  • Page 252

    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 253

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

  • Page 254

    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 on/run position. 20. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) white telltale area t...

  • Page 255

    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 256

    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 257

    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 258

    Back button press the back button to scroll back to a previous menu or sub menu. 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 bli...

  • Page 259

    • 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 260

    • 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 “understanding the features of your vehicle” (if equipped). • acc/fcw unavailable vehicle system error — if the acc system turns off due to...

  • Page 261

    • remote start disabled — system fault • remote start disabled — turn key • remote start active — key to run • memory 1 profile set • memory 2 profile set • memory system unavailable — not in park • memory system unavailable — seatbelt buckled • memory 1 profile recall • memory 2 profile recall • pr...

  • Page 262

    • 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 high slow below 5 mph or 8 kph put trans in n press 4...

  • Page 263

    • 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 suspension service/repair required — this is displayed when a fault has occurred in the system which results in a complete system shutdow...

  • Page 264

    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 265

    • power steering system over temperature — if equipped if the “power steering system over temp” message and a icon are displayed on the evic screen, it indicates that extreme steering maneuvers may have occurred, which caused an over temperature condition in the power steering system. You will lose ...

  • Page 266

    • air suspension down the air suspension down telltale will illumi- nate when the air suspension is in use. For further information, refer to “starting and op- erating”. • low fuel light when the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal (11.0 l) this light will turn on, and remain on until fuel is a...

  • Page 267

    Evic red telltale lights this area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These telltales include: • door ajar this light will turn on to indicate that one or more door may be ajar. • liftgate ajar this light will turn on to indicate that liftgate may be ajar. • liftgate flipper glass ajar this lig...

  • Page 268

    Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. Obtain service immediately. See an autho- rized dealer. If jump starting is required, refer to “jump starting procedures” in “what to do in emergencies”. • electronic throttle control (etc) light this light informs you of a problem with the...

  • Page 269

    Shift the transmission into neutral and idle the ve- hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. Refer to “if your engine overheats” in “what to do in emergencies” for more information. • transmission temperature warning light th...

  • Page 270

    Engine oil change indicator system oil change due your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “oil change due” message will flash in the evic display for approximately 10 seconds after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The en...

  • Page 271

    Press the up/down buttons to cycle through all the trip computer functions. The trip functions mode displays the following informa- tion: average fuel economy / fuel saver mode — if equipped shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read “r...

  • Page 272

    Distance to empty (dte) shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. Dte cannot be reset through the select b...

  • Page 273

    • elapsed time press the up/down buttons to cycle through all the trip computer functions. The trip functions mode displays the following informa- tion: trip a shows the total distance traveled for trip a since the last reset. Trip b shows the total distance traveled for trip b since the last reset....

  • Page 274

    Vehicle info (customer information features) press and release the up or down button until “sys- tem” displays in the evic and press the select button. Press the up and down button to scroll through the available information displays, then press select to display anyone of the following choices. • c...

  • Page 275

    Note: • tires heat up during normal driving conditions. Heat will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 psi (14 to 41 kpa) during normal driving conditions. Refer to “tires-general information/tire inflation pressures” in “starting and operating” for additional informa- tion. • your system...

  • Page 276

    Note: the system will display the last known outside temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the displayed temperature, therefore temperature readings are not updated when the ve...

  • Page 277

    5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “cal” indicator turns off. The compass will now function normally. Compass variance compass variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. To compensate for the differen...

  • Page 278

    3. Press the down button until the “compass variance” message is displayed in the evic, then press the select button. The last variance zone number displays in the evic. 4. Press and release the select button until the proper variance zone is selected, according to the map. 5. Press and release the ...

  • Page 279

    Auto lock doors when this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto- matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h). To make your selection, press and release the select button until a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated, or the check-mark...

  • Page 280

    Grasped. With passive entry, if driver door 1st press is programmed touching the handle more than once will only result in the driver’s door opening. If driver door first is selected, once the driver door is opened, the interior door lock/unlock switch can be used to unlock all doors (or use rke tra...

  • Page 281

    Horn with remote lock when this feature is selected, a short horn sound will occur when the rke transmitter lock button is pressed. This feature may be selected with or without the “flash lamps with lock” feature. To make your selection, press and release the select button until a check-mark ap- pea...

  • Page 282

    Headlamps with wipers (available with automatic headlamps only) when this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is in the auto position, the headlights will turn on ap- proximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if ...

  • Page 283

    Reverse position. The mirrors will move back to their previous position when the transmission is shifted out of reverse. To make your selection, press and release the select button until a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed, show...

  • Page 284

    Next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed, showing the system has been deactivated. Refer to “keyless enter-n-go” in “things to know before starting your vehicle”. Auto high beams (available with smartbeam™ only) when this feature is selected, the high be...

  • Page 285

    Blind spot alert there are three selections when operating blind spot alert. By pressing and releasing the select button once, the blind spot alert feature can be activated in “blind spot: lights only” mode. When this mode is selected the blind spot monitor (bsm) system is activated and will only sh...

  • Page 286

    Display units of measure in: the evic, odometer, and uconnect™ gps (if equipped) can be changed between english and metric units of measure. To make your selection, press and release the select button until “english” or “metric” appears. Calibrate compass refer to “compass display” for more informat...

  • Page 287

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

  • Page 288

    Time button press the time button to alternate display of the time and radio frequency. Clock setting procedure 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side tune/ scroll control knob. 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side tune/ s...

  • Page 289

    Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob a third time and treble will display. Turn the tune/scroll control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones. Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob a fourth time and balance will display. Turn the tune/ scroll control knob to the r...

  • Page 290

    Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. Buttons 1 - 6 these buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 am and 12 fm stations). Disc button pressing the disc button will allow you to switch from am/fm modes to disc modes. Op...

  • Page 291

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

  • Page 292

    Rw/ff press and hold the ff (fast forward) button and the cd player will begin to fast forward until ff is released, or rw or another cd button is pressed. The rw (reverse) button works in a similar manner. Am/fm button press the button to select either am or fm mode. Set/rnd button (random play but...

  • Page 293

    • maximum number of files: 255 • maximum number of folders. (the radio display of file names and folder names is limited. For large numbers of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name, and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, exc...

  • Page 294

    Mpeg specification sampling fre- quency (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 a...

  • Page 295

    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 296

    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 297

    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 298

    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 299

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

  • Page 300

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

  • Page 301

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

  • Page 302

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

  • Page 303

    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 selection if the cd is within the first second of the current selection. Pressing and holding the seek ...

  • Page 304

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

  • Page 305

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

  • Page 306

    To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use cd-r media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the “disc at once” option before writing to the disc. List button (cd mode for mp3 play) pressing the list button will bring up a list of all folders on the di...

  • Page 307

    Is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the aux audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down. Time button (auxiliary mode) press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when the ignition is off). Uconnect™ multimedia (sate...

  • Page 308

    To access the esn/sid, refer to the following steps: esn/sid access with the ignition switch in the on/run or acc posi- tion and the radio on, press the setup button and scroll using the tune/scroll control knob until sirius id is selected. Press the tune/scroll control knob and the sirius id number...

  • Page 309

    Operating instructions - uconnect™ multimedia (satellite) mode note: the ignition switch must be in the on/run or acc position to operate the radio. Seek buttons press and release the seek buttons to search for the next channel in satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch...

  • Page 310

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

  • Page 311

    You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: press the set button twice and set 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for set 1 and set 2. This allows a total of 12 satellite channels to be stored into pushbutton memory. Th...

  • Page 312

    Note: • if the radio has a usb port, refer to the appropriate uconnect™ multimedia radio user’s manual for ipod 威 or external usb device support capability. • connecting an ipod威 or consumer electronic audio device to the aux port located in the radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the ipo...

  • Page 313

    Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to the vehicle’s ipod 威 /mp3 control system (ipod威 or exter- nal usb device may take a few minutes to connect), the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by pressing radio switches, as described below. Note: if the audio device battery ...

  • Page 314

    Play mode when switched to ipod 威 /mp3 control mode, the ipod威 or external usb device automatically starts play mode. In play mode, the following buttons on the radio faceplate may be used to control the ipod 威 or external usb device and display data: • use the tune control knob to select the next o...

  • Page 315

    To the next screen of data for that track. Once all screens have been viewed, the last info button press will go back to the play mode screen on the radio. • pressing the repeat button will change the audio device mode to repeat the current playing track or press the vr button and say ⬙repeat on⬙ or...

  • Page 316

    Fast will scroll through the list faster. During fast scroll, a slight delay in updating the information on the radio display may be noticeable. • during all list modes, the ipod威 displays all lists in “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backwards (c...

  • Page 317

    Caution! • leaving the ipod威 or external usb device (or any supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in extreme heat or cold can alter the operation or damage the device. Follow the device manufactur- er’s guidelines. • placing items on the ipod威 or external usb device, or connections to the ipod 威...

  • Page 318

    2. After the ⬙ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙setup⬙, then ⬙select audio devices⬙. 3. Say name of the audio device or ask uconnect™ phone system to list audio devices. Next track use the seek up button, or press the vr button on the radio and say “next track” to jump to the next track mus...

  • Page 319

    Screen, a battery-powered remote control, and two head- sets. Refer to the “uconnect™ multimedia” section of uconnect™ user manual located on the dvd for further details. The lcd screen is located on the headliner behind the front seats. Lowering the display screen remote control location 4 understa...

  • Page 320

    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 321

    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 322

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

  • Page 323

    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 324

    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 325

    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 326

    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 327

    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 328

    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 the passenger with independent temperature control. Push the button for warmer temperature set- tings. 9. Passenger temperature contr...

  • Page 329

    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 330

    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 331

    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 332

    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 333

    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 334

    Operating tips chart 332 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 335: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 ▫ keyless enter-n-go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 ▫ normal starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 ▫ extreme cold w...

  • Page 336

    ▫ quadra-trac ii威 operating instructions/ precautions – if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 ▫ shift positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 ▫ shifting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 ▫ quadra-drive威 ii system – if equipped . . . . 359 䡵 selec-terrain™ —...

  • Page 337

    ▫ power steering fluid check . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 䡵 multi-displacement system (mds) (if equipped) — 5.7l engine only . . . . . . . . . . 376 䡵 parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 䡵 electronic brake control system . . . . . . . . . . . 378 ▫ anti-lock brake syst...

  • Page 338

    ▫ tire pressures for high speed operation . . . 403 ▫ radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 ▫ spare tire matching original equipped tire and wheel – if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 ▫ compact spare tire – if equipped . . . . . . . . 404 ▫ full size spare – if equi...

  • Page 339

    ▫ fuel system cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 ▫ carbon monoxide warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 䡵 flexible fuel (3.6l engine only) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 ▫ e85 general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 ▫ ethanol fuel (e85...

  • Page 340

    䡵 snow plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 䡵 recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451 ▫ towing this vehicle behind another vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451 ▫ recreational towing — two-wheel drive models . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 341

    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 342

    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 343

    Note: the engine start/stop button should only be removed or inserted with the ignition in the lock position (off position for keyless enter-n-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 a...

  • Page 344

    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 enter-n-go functions – with driver’s foot off the brak...

  • Page 345

    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. • do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equi...

  • Page 346

    Release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to the lock position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “normal starting” procedure. Caution! To prevent damage to t...

  • Page 347

    Automatic transmission caution! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • shift into park only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • shift into or out of reverse only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle spee...

  • Page 348

    Brake/transmission shift interlock system this vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shift interlock system (btsi) that holds the shift lever in the park position when the ignition switch is in the lock position. To move the shift lever out of the park position, the ignition switch must be t...

  • Page 349

    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 movement and possible injury or damage. • it is dangerous to move the shift lever out of park or neutral if the engine speed is higher than idle spe...

  • Page 350

    Electronic range select (ers) operation the electronic range select (ers) shift control allows you to move the shift lever left (-) or right (+) when the shift lever is in the drive position, allowing you to limit the highest available gear. For example, if the driver shifts the transmission into er...

  • Page 351

    The ers designation for the current gear (the transmis- sion will not downshift). For example, if you are in drive and are in third (direct) gear, when you tap the shift lever one time to the left (-), the display will show 4 (ers 4 is direct gear). Another tap to the left (-) will shift the transmi...

  • Page 352

    • vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (48 km/h); • the tow/haul switch has not been activated; • transmission has reached normal operating temperature. Note: if the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- peratures, the transmission may not shift into overdrive and will automatically selec...

  • Page 353

    Operating in tow/haul mode, the transmission will shift into direct gear and overdrive will be enabled under steady cruise conditions. The “tow/haul indicator light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate when the switch has been activated. Pressing the switch a second time restores n...

  • Page 354

    To reset the transmission, use the following procedure: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Move the shift lever into the park position. 3. Turn the engine off, and be sure to turn the ignition switch to the lock position. 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds, then restart the en- gine. 5. Move the shift lever to t...

  • Page 355

    Gear) positions will demonstrate that the transmission is able to shift into and out of overdrive. For vehicles with 5.7l engines (which have two overdrive gears), the transmission may not shift into the top overdrive gear (normal fifth gear) until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm....

  • Page 356

    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 357

    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 358

    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 359

    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 360

    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 the “4wd low” button once on the transfer case switch. The “4wd low” indicator light in the instrument cluster will f...

  • Page 361

    The electronic vehicle information center (evic). Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further in- formation. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to shift out of neutral. Note: if shift conditions/interlocks are not met, a “to tow vehicle safely, re...

  • Page 362

    Case and axle coupling differ in design, their operation is similar. Follow the quadra-trac ii 威 transfer case shifting information, preceding this section, for shifting this system. Selec-terrain™ — if equipped description selec-terrain™ combines the capabilities of the vehicle control systems, alo...

  • Page 363

    To allow more driver control of vehicle while maintain- ing safe handling controls. The vehicle will lower (if equipped with air suspension) to aero mode in high range. 4wd low is not available in sport mode, if 4wd low is selected the selec-terrain™ will auto- matically switch back to auto. • snow ...

  • Page 364

    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 information center (evic) display messages when the a...

  • Page 365

    • 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 366

    • 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 367

    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 368

    Pressing the “up” button once will move the suspension one position higher from the current position, assuming all conditions are met (i.E. Engine running, speed below threshold, etc). The “up” button can be pressed multiple times, each press will raise the requested level by one position up to a ma...

  • Page 369

    • 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 4 will remain on solid and indicator lamp 3 will flash as the system waits for the vehicle to reduce spe...

  • Page 370

    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 371

    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. Note: your vehicle is capable of water fording in up to 20 inches (51 cm) of water, while crossing small rivers or streams. To maintai...

  • Page 372

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

  • Page 373

    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 374

    • completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and exhaust system for damage. • inspect the radiator for mud and debris and clean as required. • check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on the chassis, drivetrain components, steerin...

  • Page 375

    And increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will vary its assist to provide light efforts while parking and good feel while driving. If the electro- hydraulic power steering system experiences a fault that prevents it from providing power steering assist, then the system will p...

  • Page 376

    • if the condition persists, see your authorized dealer for service. 5.7l engine 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 r...

  • Page 377

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

  • Page 378

    Multi-displacement system (mds) (if equipped) — 5.7l engine only this feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load and cruise conditions. The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required. Note: the mds ...

  • Page 379

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

  • Page 380

    Warning! (continued) • always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or injury. Also be certain to leave the transmission in park. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury. Caution! If the “brake warning light” rema...

  • Page 381

    Warning! The abs cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. The abs cannot prevent collisions, including those re- sulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydropl...

  • Page 382

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

  • Page 383

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

  • Page 384

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

  • Page 385

    To be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than esc would nor- mally allow is required to gain traction. To turn esc on again, momentarily press the “esc off” switch. This will restore the normal “esc on” mode of operation. Note: to improve the vehicle’...

  • Page 386

    Trailer sway control (tsc) tsc uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway. The system may reduce engine power and apply the brake of the appro- priate wheel(s) to counteract the sway of the trailer. Tsc ...

  • Page 387

    Hsa activation criteria the following criteria must be met in order for hsa to activate: • vehicle must be stopped. • vehicle must be on a 6% (approximate) grade or greater hill. • gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.E., vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- ing uphi...

  • Page 388

    Towing with hsa hsa will provide assistance when starting on a grade when pulling a trailer. Warning! • if you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated with the brake switch. If so, when the brake pedal is released, there may not be enoug...

  • Page 389

    Ready alert braking – if equipped ready alert braking may reduce the time required to reach full braking during emergency braking situations. It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by the driver. When the throttle is released very...

  • Page 390

    When hdc is enabled, the hdc icon will be illuminated in the instrument cluster. Hdc will automatically apply the brakes to control downhill speed to the selected level when necessary on grades greater than approximately 8%. It will usually not activate on level ground. The hdc speed may be adjusted...

  • Page 391

    • park = hdc will not function hdc is intended for low speed off-road driving only. At vehicle speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h), hdc will no longer function. When the vehicle speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), hdc function will automatically resume and the vehicle speed will return to the chosen set s...

  • Page 392

    Malfunction indicator light” begins to flash during ac- celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. Note: • the “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” and the “esc off indicator ligh...

  • Page 393

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

  • Page 394

    Tire sizing chart example: size designation: p = passenger car tire size based on u.S. Design standards ⴖ....Blank....ⴖ = passenger car tire based on european design standards lt = light truck tire based on u.S. Design standards t = temporary spare tire 31 = overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = sec...

  • Page 395

    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 396

    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 397

    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 398

    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 tire placard location tire and loading information placard 396 starting and operating.

  • Page 399

    This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loading the vehicle maximum load on the ...

  • Page 400

    3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- sengers from xxx lbs or xxx kg. 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 ...

  • Page 401

    Starting and operating 399.

  • Page 402

    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 403

    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 404

    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 405

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

  • Page 406

    Spare tire matching original equipped tire and wheel – if equipped the spare tire of your vehicle is equivalent in look and function as the original equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle. If your ve...

  • Page 407

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

  • Page 408

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

  • Page 409

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

  • Page 410

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

  • Page 411

    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 412

    • due to limited clearance, use sae class “s” low profile cables or traction devices only. Security chain com- pany (scc) super z6 #sz 441 cables or equivalent are recommended. Warning! Using tires of different size and type (m+s, snow) between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable handling. ...

  • Page 413

    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 414

    These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on on/off-road type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to main- tain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, qu...

  • Page 415

    The outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three-hour pe...

  • Page 416

    Be on. In this situation, the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will turn off only after the tires have been inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure value. Caution! • the tpms has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. Tpms pressures have been established ...

  • Page 417

    • the tpms is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure using an accurate tire gauge, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the tire pressure monitoring telltale light. • seasonal tem...

  • Page 418

    Will automatically update and the tire pressure monitor- ing telltale light will extinguish, once the updated tire pressures 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. The tire pressure monitoring telltale light will...

  • Page 419

    On solid. In addition, a “service tpm system” mes- sage will be displayed for 75 seconds. For each subse- quent ignition switch cycle, a chime will sound, a “ser- vice tpm system” message will be displayed for 75 seconds, and the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will flash on and off for 75 s...

  • Page 420

    • tire pressure monitoring telltale light tire pressure monitoring low pressure warnings the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au- dible chime will be activated, when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low. In addition, the ...

  • Page 421

    Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible, and inflate the low tire(s) that is “flashing” on the graphic display to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure. The system will automatically update, the graphic dis- play of the pre...

  • Page 422

    Message will not be present, and a pressure value will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by any of the following: 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 w...

  • Page 423

    The evic will display a “service tpm system ⬙ mes- sage for three seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will sound, the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will flash on and off for 75 sec- onds and then remain on...

  • Page 424

    Fuel requirements 3.6l engine this engine is designed to meet all emis- sions regulations and provide excellent fuel economy and performance when us- ing high-quality unleaded “regular” gaso- line having an octane rating of 87. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not provide a...

  • Page 425

    Reformulated gasoline many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline referred to as “reformulated gasoline.” reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are spe- cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- prove air quality. The manufacturer supports the use of ref...

  • Page 426

    If a non-ffv vehicle is inadvertently fueled with e85 fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: • operate in a lean mode • obd ii “malfunction indicator light” on • poor engine performance • poor cold start and cold driveability • increased risk for fuel system component corrosion to...

  • Page 427

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

  • Page 428

    Carbon monoxide warnings warning! Carbon monoxide (co) in exhaust gases is deadly. Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: • do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such...

  • Page 429

    The other sections of this manual for information on features that are common between flexible fuel and gasoline-only powered vehicles. Caution! Only vehicles with the e85 fuel filler door label can operate on e85. E85 fuel cap e85 badge 5 starting and operating 427.

  • Page 430

    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 lit in or near the vehicle when remov- ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) o...

  • Page 431

    • some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully compatible with e85 and may form deposits in your engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline additive, such as mopar 威 injector cleanup or techron may be used. Selection of engine oil ...

  • Page 432

    Replacement parts many components in your flexible fuel vehicle (ffv) are designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- patible parts. Caution! Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol compatible components can damage your veh...

  • Page 433

    2. Open the fuel filler door, and remove the fuel filler cap. Fuel filler door release switch fuel filler cap 5 starting and operating 431.

  • Page 434

    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 “malfunction indi- cator light (mil)” to illuminate, due to f...

  • Page 435

    Note: • when the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full. • tighten the gas cap about one-quarter turn until you hear one click. This is an indication that the cap is properly tightened. • if the gas cap is not tighten properly, the mil will come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened...

  • Page 436

    Rating (gawr) front and rear, and vehicle identification number (vin). A month-day-hour (mdh) number is included on this label and indicates the month, day, and hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the bottom of the label is your vin. Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) the gvwr is the t...

  • Page 437

    Inflation pressure this is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for all loading conditions up to full gawr. Curb weight the curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full capacity conditions, and with no occupants ...

  • Page 438

    Caution! Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the gvwr or the maximum front and rear gawr. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. Trailer towing in t...

  • Page 439

    Warning! If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) or more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing hitch to ensure stable handling of your vehicle. If you use a standard weight-carrying hitch, you could lose control of your vehicle and cause a collision. Gross combination weight rati...

  • Page 440

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

  • Page 441

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

  • Page 442

    With weight-distributing hitch (correct) improper adjustment of weight-distributing hitch (incorrect) 440 starting and operating.

  • Page 443

    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 444

    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 445

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

  • Page 446

    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 447

    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 a collision. •...

  • Page 448

    Towing requirements – tires − do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire. − proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to “tires – general information” in “starting and oper- ating” for proper tire inflation proce...

  • Page 449

    Caution! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances. Warning! • do not connect trailer brake...

  • Page 450

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

  • Page 451

    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 452

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

  • Page 453

    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 454

    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 455

    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 456

    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 457

    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 458

    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 running. With the transfer case in neutral (n) ensure that the engine is off prior t...

  • Page 459

    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 position (if it has been moved or the engine has been started). 5. Turn the key fob to the on/run positi...

  • Page 460

    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 461: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460 䡵 if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460 䡵 jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461 ▫ jack location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462 ▫ spare tire...

  • Page 462

    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 463

    • you can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control 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 ...

  • Page 464

    Warning! (continued) • being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. • never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you need to get under ...

  • Page 465

    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 466

    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 467

    Caution! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the jacking instructions for this vehicle. 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 whee...

  • Page 468

    4. For the front axle, place the jack and protective cap on the body flange just behind the front tire do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. 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 tir...

  • Page 469

    6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability. Warning! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle le...

  • Page 470

    12. Securely store the road wheel and jack in the cargo area. Note: the compact spare rests on a foam donut to raise the wheel face off the storage area floor. 13. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire repaired as soon as possible and properly secure the spare tire, jack and tool kit. Warning! A loo...

  • Page 471

    Note: when using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions. Caution! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electr...

  • Page 472

    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 473

    Caution! Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle. 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. 2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) j...

  • Page 474

    9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. 10. Reinstall the protective cover over the remote posi- tive (+) battery post of the discharged vehicle. If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have th...

  • Page 475

    Caution! Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could damage your vehicle. Shift lever override if a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the park position, you can use the...

  • Page 476

    Note: vehicles equipped with quadra-lift™ must be lowered to the park (lowest) level, and have automatic leveling disabled, before tying them down (from the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck. Refer to the section on quadra-lift™ for more information. If the vehicle cannot be lowered to the park le...

  • Page 477

    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 478

    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 479

    Four-wheel drive vehicles the manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels off the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly. If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transfer case is operable, the ...

  • Page 481: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment – 3.6l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481 䡵 engine compartment – 5.7l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482 䡵 onboard diagnostic system – obd ii . . . . . . . 483 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . 483 䡵 emissions inspection and mainte...

  • Page 482

    ▫ brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505 ▫ front/rear axle fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507 ▫ transfer case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509 ▫ appearance care and protection from corrosion ...

  • Page 483

    Engine compartment – 3.6l 1 — totally integrated power module (fuses) 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 maintain...

  • Page 484

    Engine compartment – 5.7l 1 — totally integrated power module (fuses) 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 482 maint...

  • Page 485

    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 486

    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 487

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

  • Page 488

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

  • Page 489

    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 490

    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 491

    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 492

    Materials added to engine oils do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak detection dyes, to your engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its performance may be im- paired by supplemental additives. Disposing of used engine oil and oil filters care should be taken in disposin...

  • Page 493

    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 necessary for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the engine compa...

  • Page 494

    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 495

    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 496

    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 497

    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 498

    3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper blade holder. 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press the wiper blade until it snaps into place. 5. Lower the wiper blade an...

  • Page 499

    Clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance. To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers. Warning! Co...

  • Page 500

    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, refer to “safety tips/exhaust gas” in “things to know before starting your vehicle” for further...

  • Page 501

    Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is impor- tant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage. Note: intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in c...

  • Page 502

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

  • Page 503

    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 coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency, it should be replaced with ...

  • Page 504

    • mix a minimum solution of 50% hoat engine coolant (antifreeze) and distilled water. Use higher concentra- tions (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below -34°f (-37°c) are anticipated. • use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant (antifre...

  • Page 505

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

  • Page 506

    Points to remember note: when the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor- mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor- ized when t...

  • Page 507

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

  • Page 508

    Warning! • use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintaining your vehicle” for further information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid can severely damage your brake system and/or impair its performance. The proper type of brake fluid ...

  • Page 509

    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 a collision. Front/rear axle fluid for normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not required. Whe...

  • Page 510

    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 511

    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 512

    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 513

    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 514

    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 515

    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 516

    • 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 a collision or similar cause which destroys the paint and protective coating, have your vehicle repaired a...

  • Page 517

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

  • Page 518

    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 519

    2. Dry with a soft cloth. 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 not...

  • Page 520

    Cavity car- tridge fuse mini fuse description j01 40 amp green air suspension j02 30 amp pink power liftgate module 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 control system j07 30 amp pink a...

  • Page 521

    Cavity car- tridge fuse mini fuse description j18 20 amp blue powertrain control module/powertrain control module trans- mission range j19 60 amp yellow radiator fan motor hi/ radiator fan motor low j20 30 amp pink front wiper j21 20 amp blue front/rear washer con- trol j22 25 amp natural sunroof mo...

  • Page 522

    Cavity car- tridge fuse mini fuse description m10 15 amp blue video/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 instrument cluster m14 20 amp yellow back up camera cavity car- tridge...

  • Page 523

    Cavity car- tridge fuse mini fuse description m22 10 amp red horns (low/high) – right m23 10 amp red horns (low/high) – left m24 25 amp natural rear wiper m25 20 amp yellow fuel pump motor output/diesel lift pump (export only) m26 10 amp red driver door switch bank m27 10 amp red ignition switch/wir...

  • Page 524

    Cavity car- tridge fuse mini fuse description m35 15 amp blue left rear parklamps m36 20 amp yellow power outlet m37 10 amp red antilock brakes/ stability control system module m38 25 amp natural all door lock &unlock caution! • when installing the totally integrated power mod- ule cover, it is impo...

  • Page 525

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

  • Page 526

    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 527

    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 528

    2. Firmly grasp the bulb by the two latches and squeeze them together to unlock the bulb from the back of the front fog lamp housing. 3. Pull the bulb straight out from the keyed opening in the housing. Caution! • do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten b...

  • Page 529

    Rear tail, stop, turn signal, and backup lamps 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Remove the two push-pins from the tail lamp housing. 3. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly rearward to disengage the lamp from the aperture panel. 4. Twist socket counter clockwise and remove from lamp. 5. Pull the bulb to rem...

  • Page 530

    Rear liftgate mounted tail lamp 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower trim from the liftgate. 3. Once lower trim is loose, close the liftgate. 4. Open the flipper glass. 5. Pull up glass seal at bottom of window opening. 6. Remove small trim panel ar...

  • Page 531

    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 532

    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 533

    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 534

    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 – 3.6l engine shell automatic transmission fluid 3353 or equivalent. Transfer case – 5.7l engine mopar 威 atf+4威 automatic trans...

  • Page 535: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534 ▫ required maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . 535 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s.

  • Page 536

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

  • Page 537

    Referring to the steps described under “electronic vehicle information center (evic)/oil change required” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further in- formation. At each stop for fuel • check the engine oil level about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oi...

  • Page 538

    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 539

    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 540

    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 541

    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 542

    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 543

    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 544

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

  • Page 545

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

  • Page 546

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

  • Page 547

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

  • Page 548

    128,000 miles (208,000 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 (208 000 km). ❏ replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ replace the air conditio...

  • Page 549

    144,000 miles (234,000 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 (234 000 km). ❏ if using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-roa...

  • Page 550

    † 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 551: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 551 ▫ prepare for the appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 551 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 551 ▫ be reasonable with r...

  • Page 552

    䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 557 ▫ treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 557 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 557 ▫ temperature grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55...

  • Page 553

    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 554

    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 555

    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 556

    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 557

    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 558

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

  • Page 559

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

  • Page 560

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

  • Page 561: Index

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  • Page 562

    Adaptive cruise control (acc) (cruise control) . . 164 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 additives, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 air cleaner, engine (engine air cleaner filter) . . . 490 air conditioner maintenance . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 563

    Fluid level check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510,511 fluid type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509 special additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509 torque converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 564

    Cargo area features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 cargo compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 cargo light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 cargo tie-downs . . . ...

  • Page 565

    Coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503 disposal of used coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503 drain, flush, and refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 points to remember . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 566

    E-85 fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 electric remote mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 electrical outlet, auxiliary (power outlet) . . . . . . 219 electronic brake control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 567

    Oil selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488,530 oil synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 489 overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460 starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 temperature gauge . . . ....

  • Page 568

    Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487 power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 fluids, lubricants and genuine parts . . . . . . . . . . 531 fog light service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525 fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 569

    Gasoline, reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 gauges coolant temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 tachometer . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 570

    Immobilizer (sentry key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 infant restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80,81 inflation pressure tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401 information center, vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 inside rearview mirror . . ....

  • Page 571

    Light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97,144 airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73,74,79,95,244 anti-lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 automatic headligh...

  • Page 572

    Turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97,144,525,527 vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 loading vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 locks . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 573

    Multi-function control lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 new vehicle break-in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 occupant restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47,72,76 occupant restraints (sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . 67,68,72,75 odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 574

    Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 personal settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 pets, transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 phone, cellula...

  • Page 575

    Rear park sense system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 rear seat, folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 rear window features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 rear wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 576

    Satellite radio (uconnect™ studios) . . . . . . . . . . . 316 schedule, maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534 seat belt reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49,95 adjustable upper shoulder ancho...

  • Page 577

    Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 shoulder belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 signals, turn . . ....

  • Page 578

    Supplemental restraint system - airbag . . . . . . . . 63 suspension, air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 sway control, trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 synthetic engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 489 system, remote starting . . . . . ....

  • Page 579

    Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411 spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462 spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 tread wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 wheel mounting . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 580

    Uci connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 uconnect™ (hands-free phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 557 universal consumer interface (uci) connector . . . 309 universal transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 581

    Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 windshield defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95,322 windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 fluid . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 582

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

  • Page 583

    Chrysler group llc 10wk741-126-ad fourth edition printed in u.S.A..