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Jeep 2012 Compass Owner's Manual

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    Compass chrysler group llc o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2 0 12 c o m p a s s 12mk49-126-aa first edition printed in u.S.A. 2 0 1 2 907715 compass om cover.Indd 1 3/28/11 7:32 am.

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    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 of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability c...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 5: Introduction

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

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

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

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    6 introduction.

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    Warnings and cautions this owner’s manual contains warnings against op- erating procedures that could result in 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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    Note: it is illegal to remove or alter the vin. Vehicle modifications/alterations warning! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Right front body vin location 8 introduct...

  • Page 11: Contents

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

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    ▫ illuminated approach — if equipped . . . . . . . 21 ▫ to lock the doors and liftgate . . . . . . . . . . 22 ▫ sound horn with remote key lock . . . . . . . . 22 ▫ flash lights with remote key lock/unlock . . 23 ▫ using the panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ▫ programming additional t...

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    ▫ automatic locking retractor mode (alr) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 ▫ energy management feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 ▫ seat belt pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 ▫ supplemental active head restraints (ahr) — if equipped . . . . . . . ...

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

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

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    Warning! (continued) • allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil- dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. • do not leave the key fob in or near the ...

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    Sentry key 姞 the sentry key 威 immobilizer system prevents unauthor- ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded ...

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    All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Replacement keys note: only keys that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a sentry key 威 is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any...

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    3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the on/run position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In addition, the vehicle security light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the lock position and remove the second key. 4. I...

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    • this device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause unde- sired operation. Vehicle security alarm — if equipped this vehicle security alarm monitors the doors, liftgate, and ignition switch for unauthorized operation. When the alarm is activated, th...

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

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

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

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

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    Note: pressing the lock button on the rke transmit- ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the vehicle security alarm. Opening a door with the vehicle security alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the unlock button to deactivate the vehicle security alarm. Flash lights with r...

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    Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the unlock button to deactivate the vehicle security alarm. Using the panic alarm to turn the panic alarm feature on or off, press and hold the panic button on the rke transmitter for at least one second and release. When the panic alarm is on, th...

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    If your rke transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: 1. Weak battery in the rke transmitter. The expected life of a battery is five years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobil...

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    3. To reassemble the rke transmitter case, snap the two halves together. Note: if the rke transmitter is equipped with a screw, reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. Remote starting system — if equipped this system uses the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter to start the engine conve- nien...

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

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    • for security, power window and power sunroof op- eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the remote start mode. • if your power door locks were unlocked, remote start will automatically lock the doors. • the engine can be started two consecutive times (two 15-minute cycles) with ...

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    To exit remote start mode and drive the vehicle before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release the unlock button on the rke transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the vehicle security alarm (if equipped). Then, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the on/run p...

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    Warning! (continued) • before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into park, and re- move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle. • never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. • allow...

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    Auto lock doors — if equipped the auto door lock feature default condition is enabled. When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer. Please see your authorized d...

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    2. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between lock and on/run and then back to lock four times ending up in the lock position (do not start the engine). 3. Within 30 seconds, press the power door lock switch to lock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programmi...

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    Equipped/personal settings (customer-program- mable features)” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. • for vehicles not equipped with the evic, perform the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition ...

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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. Child-protection door lock location child-protection door lock function 34 thi...

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    Note: for emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. Power windows — if equipped power window switches the window controls on the driver’s door trim panel control all the door windows. There ...

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    Warning! Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the windows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. Auto-down the driver’s door window switch...

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

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

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

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    Seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat — if equipped please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system...

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

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    Warning! (continued) • being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during advanced front air bag 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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    Normal conditions. However, in a collision the belt will lock and reduce the risk of you striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. Warning! • it is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri...

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    Lap/shoulder belt operating instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is along side the pillar near the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to a...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    If the passenger seating position is equipped with an alr and is being used for normal usage: only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the alr. If the alr is activated, you will hear a ratcheting sound as the belt retracts....

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

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    Supplemental active head restraints (ahr) — if equipped these head restraints are passive, deployable compo- nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily identified by any markings, only through visual inspec- tion of the head restraint. The head restraint will be split in two halves, w...

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    Note: the active head restraints (ahr) may or may not deploy in the event of a front or side impact. However if during a front impact, a secondary rear impact occurs, the ahr may deploy based on the sever- ity and type of the impact. Active head restraint (ahr) components 1 — head restraint front ha...

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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 a collision. 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 58 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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    Unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), beltalert 威 will provide both audio and visual notification. 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 pa...

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

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

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

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    Warning! • no objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel, because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate. • do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually. Y...

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

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    • being too close to the supplemental side air bag inflatable curtain and/or seat-mounted side air bag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed. The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that require air bag occ...

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    Along with seat belts and pretensioners, advanced front air bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- proved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side air bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. Air bag deployment sensors and controls occupant restraint control...

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

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    Warning! Ignoring the air bag warning light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags 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 ...

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

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

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

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

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    Air bag warning light you will want to have the air bags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The air bag warning light monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components. While the air bag system is designed to be maintenan...

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

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    Warning! Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger air bag unless the air bag is turned off. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. Older children and child restraints children who are two yea...

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

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    Retractor. For additional information on alr, refer to “automatic locking mode”. The chart below defines the seating positions with an automatic locking retractor (alr) or a cinching latch plate. Driver center passenger crs lock crs lock crs lock first row n/a n/a alr second row alr alr alr • n/a — ...

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    Around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure, try a different seating position. • buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufacturer’s directions. Warning! When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in ...

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    Webbing-mounted lower attachments. Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the out- board positions only. Regardless of the specific type of lower attachment, never install latch-compatible child seats such that two seats share a common lower anchor- age. If you are installing ...

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

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

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    Transporting pets air bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by sea...

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    Safety tips transporting passengers never transport passengers in the cargo area. Warning! • do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. • it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a v...

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    Warning! (continued) • if it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed. The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained ...

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    Defroster check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield. See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoperable. Floor mat safety information always use floor mats designed ...

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    Warning! (continued) • always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob- jects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control. • if required, mounting posts must be properly installed, if not equipped...

  • Page 91: Contents

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

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

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    ▫ instrument panel dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 ▫ map/reading lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 䡵 windshield wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . 152 ▫ windshield wiper operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 ▫ intermittent wiper system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 ▫ windshi...

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    䡵 power sunroof — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 ▫ opening sunroof — express . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 ▫ opening sunroof — manual mode . . . . . . . . 170 ▫ closing sunroof — express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 ▫ closing sunroof — manual mode . . . . . . . . 170 ▫ pinch protect feature ...

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    䡵 rear window features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 ▫ rear window wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 ▫ rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 䡵 roof luggage rack — if equipped . . . . . . . . . 188 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 93.

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

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    To the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right of the button does not illuminate. Note: this feature is disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse. Caution! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleani...

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

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    When you are finished adjusting the mirror, turn the control to the center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror. Warning! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side m...

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

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

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

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    Example, you can use the compound form voice command “phonebook new entry”, or you can break the compound form command into two voice com- mands: “phonebook” and “new entry”. Please re- member, the uconnect™ phone works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone, as if speaking to someone si...

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    • when prompted, after the beep, say “pair a device” and follow the audible prompts. • you will be asked to say a four-digit personal identi- fication number (pin), which you will later need to enter into your mobile phone. You can enter any four-digit pin. You will not need to remember this pin aft...

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    Call by saying a name • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “call”. • the system will prompt you to say the name of the person you want to call. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example, ...

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    After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu. The uconnect™ phone will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone n...

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    • only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. Sim card phonebook is not part of the mobile phone- book. • this downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the uconnect™ phone. These can only be edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans- ferred and updated to uconnect™ phone on t...

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    Mobile and a home number, but you can add “john doe’s” work number later using the “phonebook edit entry” feature. Delete uconnect™ phonebook entry note: editing phonebook entries is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the follow...

  • Page 109

    • the uconnect™ phone will ask you to verify that you wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook. • after confirmation, the phonebook entries will be deleted. • note that only the phonebook in the current language is deleted. • automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edite...

  • Page 110

    Answer or reject an incoming call — no call currently in progress when you receive a call on your mobile phone, the uconnect™ phone will interrupt the vehicle audio sys- tem, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the call. Press the button to accept the call. To reject the call, press and ...

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    Toggling between calls if two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press the button until you hear a single beep, indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at a time. Conference call when two calls are in progress (o...

  • Page 112

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

  • Page 113

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

  • Page 114

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

  • Page 115

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

  • Page 116

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

  • Page 117

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

  • Page 118

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

  • Page 119

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

  • Page 120

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

  • Page 121

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

  • Page 122

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

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

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

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    3 understanding the features of your vehicle 123.

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    124 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    3 understanding the features of your vehicle 125.

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

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

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

  • Page 131

    If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the voice command button, listen for the beep, and say your command. Pressing the voice command button while the system is speaking is known as “barging in.” the system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or chan...

  • Page 132

    3. Use the on/off volume rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the voice command system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for voice command is different than the audio system. Main menu start a dialogue by pressing the voice command button. You may say “main menu” t...

  • Page 133

    • “menu radio” (to switch to the radio menu) • “main menu” (to switch to the main menu) satellite radio to switch to satellite radio mode, say “sat” or “satellite radio”. In this mode, you may say the following com- mands: • “channel number” (to change the channel by its spoken number) • “next chann...

  • Page 134

    − “continue” (to continue recording) − “delete” (to delete the recording) • “play memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — during the playback you may press the voice command button to stop playing memos. You proceed by saying one of the following commands: − “repeat” (to repeat a memo) − “next”...

  • Page 135

    Voice training for users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers the uconnect™ voice “voice training” feature may be used. 1. Press the voice command button, say “system setup” and once you are in that menu then say “voice training.” this will train your...

  • Page 136

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

  • Page 137

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

  • Page 138

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

  • Page 139

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

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    Manual seat height adjustment — if equipped the driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. Pull upward on the lever to raise the seat height or push downward on the lever to lower the seat height. Manual lumbar — if equipped the lumbar a...

  • Page 141

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

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    Fold-flat front passenger seat to fold the front passenger seat, lift the recliner handle to the full upward position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the seat cushion. Head restraints head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event ...

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    Warning! The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- pying a seat. Head restraints should never be ad- justed while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious in...

  • Page 144

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

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    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...

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

  • Page 147

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

  • Page 148

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

  • Page 149

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

  • Page 150

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

  • Page 151

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

  • Page 152

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

  • Page 153

    Note: if the multifunction lever is held in the flash-to- pass position for more than 20 seconds, the high beams will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds for the next flash-to-pass operation. Instrument panel dimming rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to full...

  • Page 154

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

  • Page 155

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

  • Page 156

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

  • Page 157

    If the lever is pulled while in the off position, the wipers will operate for two 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 of the windshield during freez...

  • Page 158

    Tilt steering column this feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. The tilt control handle is located on the left side of the steering column, below the turn signal lever. Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move...

  • Page 159

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

  • Page 160

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

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

  • Page 162

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

  • Page 163

    Note: homelink 威 is disabled when the vehicle secu- rity alarm is active. Before you begin programming homelink 姞 be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is rec...

  • Page 164

    Programming a rolling code for programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “learn” or “train” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener. It is not the button that is normally used to open...

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    3. Simultaneously press and hold both the homelink 威 button you want to program and the hand-held transmit- ter button. 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi- cator light. The homelink 威 indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after homelink 威 has received the fre- quency signal...

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    2. Press and hold the desired homelink 威 button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the button. 3. Without releasing the button proceed with “program- ming a rolling code” step 2 and follow all remaining steps. Programming a non-rolling code for programming gar...

  • Page 167

    Reprogramming a single homelink 威 button to reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the on/run position. 2. Press and hold the desired homelink 威 button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the but...

  • Page 168

    4. Watch for the homelink 威 indicator to change flash rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases. The garage door may open and close while you are programming. 5. Press and hold the programmed homelink 威 button and observe the indicator light. • if...

  • Page 169

    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 that all channels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be erased. The homelink 威 universal transceiver i...

  • Page 170

    Warning! • your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are programming the universal trans- ceiver. Do not program 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” fea...

  • Page 171

    Power sunroof — if equipped the power sunroof switch is located in the reading light. 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. S...

  • Page 172

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

  • Page 173

    Note: pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed. Venting sunroof — express press and release the vent button within one half second and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is called “express vent”, and it will occur regardless of sunroof position. During express vent oper...

  • Page 174

    For vehicles equipped with the evic, the power sunroof switch will remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the lock position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time is programmable. Refer to “electronic vehicle information center...

  • Page 175

    Caution! • 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. • power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this...

  • Page 176

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

  • Page 177

    Power inverter — if equipped a 115 volt (150 watt) ac power inverter is located on the front of the center console for added convenience. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 watts. Certain high-end video games, such as playstation3...

  • Page 178

    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. Caution! • many accessories tha...

  • Page 179

    Cupholders your vehicle is equipped with four cupholders. There are two illuminated cupholders located in the front. There are two cupholders located in the back for the rear passengers. Illuminated front cupholders rear cupholders 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 177.

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    Storage glove compartment and storage bin located on the passenger side of the instrument panel are an upper storage bin and a lower glove compartment. To open the lower glove compartment, pull outward on the release handle. 1 — upper storage bin 2 — lower glove compartment glove compartment 178 und...

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    Door storage the interior door panels are equipped with lower storage areas. Front door storage rear door storage 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 179.

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    Console features the floor console contains both an upper and lower storage compartment. To open the upper storage compartment, push inward on the upper handle to unlatch the upper lid and lift the lid open. To open the lower storage compartment, lift upward on the lower handle to unlatch the lower ...

  • Page 183

    Warning! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distrac- tion, resulting in death or injur...

  • Page 184

    To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Cargo cover the cargo area trim panels include two notches for mounting the available tonneau cover that accommo- dates the reclining rear seat. To install the cargo cover, insert either end ...

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    Using the handle, pull the cover toward you and guide the rear cover posts into the guides located on both sides of the rear trim panel. Warning! In a collision a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store...

  • Page 186

    Removable load floor the cargo area load floor is removable and can be washed with mild soap and water. Cargo tie-down loops there are four d-rings installed in the cargo area for securing cargo. Cargo load floor d-rings 184 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    Warning! • cargo tie-down loops are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision a loop could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only the anchors provided for child seat tethers. • the weight and position of cargo a...

  • Page 188

    Fold down speakers — if equipped when the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down off the trim panel to face rearward, for tailgating and other activities. Rear window features rear window wiper/washer the rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch located on the center portion of the ...

  • Page 189

    Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent position for rear wiper operation. Note: the rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode only. Rotate the center portion of the lever past the first detent to activate the rear washer. The washer pump and the wiper will continue to op...

  • Page 190

    Caution! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements....

  • Page 191

    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 other prote...

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    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 䡵 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 䡵 instrument cluster descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 196 䡵 mini-trip computer — if equipped . . . . . . . . 209 ▫ control but...

  • Page 194

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

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    ▫ operation instructions — cd mode for cd and mp3 audio play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 ▫ notes on playing mp3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 ▫ list button (cd mode for mp3 play) . . . . . . 261 ▫ info button (cd mode for mp3 play) . . . . . . 261 ▫ uconnect™ multimedia (satellite radi...

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

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    Instrument cluster 4 understanding your instrument panel 195.

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

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

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    Alert you to turn the signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. 9. High beam indicator this indicator shows that the high beam head- lights are on. Push the multifunction lever forward to switch the headlights to high beam, and pull toward yo...

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

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

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

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    The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range. Caution! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If ...

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    20. Shift lever indicator the shift lever indicator is self-contained within the instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the automatic transmission. Note: you must apply the brakes before shifting from park. 21. Odometer/trip odometer reset button press this button to change the display...

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

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    23. Odometer display / trip odometer display area this display indicates the total distance the vehicle has been driven. Note: u.S. Federal regulations require that upon trans- fer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the pur- chaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If yo...

  • Page 208

    Gascap if the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a “gascap” message will display in the odometer display area. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the trip odometer button to turn off the message. If the problem contin...

  • Page 209

    2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the off/lock position. Note: if the indicator message illuminates when you start the engine, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. 24. Malfuncti...

  • Page 210

    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, wood, cardboard, etc. This could result in death or serious injury to...

  • Page 211

    • each time the ignition is turned to on/run, the esc system will be on, even if it was turned off previously. • the esc system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when esc becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the esc activation...

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    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 vehicle is not moving. Control buttons step button press the step button located on the steering wheel to sc...

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    Trip odometer (odo) this display shows the distance traveled since the last reset. Press and release the step button on the instru- ment cluster to switch from odometer, to trip a or trip b. Trip a shows the total distance traveled for trip a since the last reset. Trip b shows the total distance tra...

  • Page 214

    The evic consists of the following: • system status • vehicle information warning message displays • personal settings (customer-programmable features) • compass heading • outside temperature display • trip computer functions • uconnect™ phone displays (if equipped) • audio mode display • tire press...

  • Page 215

    Menu button press and release the menu button to scroll through the main menus (fuel economy, warn- ings, timer, units, system, personal settings) or to exit sub-menus. Compass button press and release the compass button to display one of eight compass readings and the outside temperature or to exit...

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    • personal settings not avail. — vehicle not in park (automatic transmission) or vehicle is in motion (manual transmission). • door ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which door is open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in motion). • doors ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which doors are op...

  • Page 217

    Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the on/run position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the trip odometer button on the instrument cluster. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maint...

  • Page 218

    Compass/temperature/audio press and release the compass button to display one of eight compass headings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing, the outside temperature, and the current radio station. For additional information regarding the compass, refer to personal settings (customer-prog...

  • Page 219

    Elapsed time shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the on/run position. Elapsed time is displayed as follows: hours:minutes:seconds elapsed time can be reset by pressing and holding the select button (as prompted in th...

  • Page 220

    Auto lock doors when on is selected, all doors lock automatically when the speed of the vehicle reaches 15 mph (24 km/h). Press and hold the select button when in this display until “on” or “off” appears to make your selection. Auto unlock on exit when on is selected, all the vehicle’s doors will un...

  • Page 221

    Lock feature. Press and hold the select button when in this display until “on” or “off” appears to make your selection. Headlamp off delay when this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle. Press and hold the se...

  • Page 222

    Press and hold the select button when in this display until “english” or “metric” appears to make your selection. Confirmation of voice commands — if equipped when on is selected, all voice commands from the uconnect™ system are confirmed. Press and hold the select button when in this display until ...

  • Page 223

    4. Press and release the select button to start the calibration. The “cal” indicator will display in the evic. 5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “cal” indicator turns off. The compass will now function normally. Compass variance...

  • Page 224

    3. Press the down button until “compass variance” message and 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 compass button to exit. Media center 230 (req) — am/fm st...

  • Page 225

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

  • Page 226

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

  • Page 227

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

  • Page 228

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

  • Page 229

    By pressing the seek button when the music type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected music type name. The music type function only operates when in the fm mode. If a preset button is activated while in the music type (program type) mode, the...

  • Page 230

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

  • Page 231

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

  • Page 232

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

  • Page 233

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

  • Page 234

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

  • Page 235

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

  • Page 236

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

  • Page 237

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

  • Page 238

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

  • Page 239

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

  • Page 240

    Note: sirius service is not available in hawaii and has limited coverage in alaska. System activation sirius satellite radio service is pre-activated, and you may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory-installed satellite radio system in your v...

  • Page 241

    Placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly on or above the antenna. Reception quality satellite reception may be i...

  • Page 242

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

  • Page 243

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

  • Page 244

    Media center 130 (sales code res) note: the radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating instructions — radio mode note: the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operate the radio. Power switch/volume control (rotary) push the on/volume contro...

  • Page 245

    To seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping, until you release it. Time button press the time button to alternate display of the time and radio frequency. Clo...

  • Page 246

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

  • Page 247

    And 12 fm stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in set 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice. 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 ...

  • Page 248

    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. • the res media center is a single cd player. Do not attempt to insert a second c...

  • Page 249

    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 250

    • 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 251

    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 252

    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 253

    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 254

    Phone button uconnect™ phone — if equipped press this button to operate the uconnect™ phone feature (if equipped). Refer to “uconnect™ phone” in “under- standing the features of your vehicle”. If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “not equipped with...

  • Page 255

    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 256

    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 257

    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 258

    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 259

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

  • Page 260

    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 261

    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 262

    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 263

    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 264

    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 265

    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 266

    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 267

    Or turning the tune/scroll control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Toggle the music type button again to select the music type. By pressing the seek button when the music type function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same se...

  • Page 268

    Buttons 1 - 6 these buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 satellite stations). Operating instructions - uconnect™ phone (if equipped) refer to “uconnect™ phone” in “understanding the features of your vehicle”. Ipod 姞 /usb/mp3 control — if equipped note: this...

  • Page 269

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

  • Page 270

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

  • Page 271

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

  • Page 272

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

  • Page 273

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

  • Page 274

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

  • Page 275

    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 276

    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 277

    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 278

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

  • Page 279

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

  • Page 280

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

  • Page 281

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

  • Page 282

    Automatic temperature control (atc) — if equipped the automatic temperature control system automati- cally maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger. Automatic operation operation of the system is quite simple. 1. Turn the mode contro...

  • Page 283

    You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting the “o” (off) position on the blower control stops the system completely and closes the outside air intake. The recommended setting for maximum comfort for the average person is 72°f (22°c)...

  • Page 284

    Blower control for full automatic operation or for automatic blower operation, turn the knob to the auto position. In manual mode there are seven blower speeds that can be individual selected. In off position the blower will shut off. Manual operation this system offers a full complement of manual o...

  • Page 285

    Understanding your instrument panel 283.

  • Page 286

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

  • Page 287

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

  • Page 288

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

  • Page 289

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

  • Page 290

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

  • Page 291: Starting And Operating

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

  • Page 292

    䡵 autostick威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 ▫ operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 䡵 four-wheel drive operation — if equipped . . 307 䡵 on-road driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 293

    䡵 tires — general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 ▫ tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 ▫ tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 ▫ tire pressures for high speed operation . . . 339 ▫ radial ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 294

    ▫ mmt in gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 ▫ materials added to fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 ▫ fuel system cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 ▫ carbon monoxide warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 䡵 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 295

    Starting procedures before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. Warning! • before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into park, and re- move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving the ...

  • Page 296

    Automatic transmission – if equipped the shift lever must be in the park or neutral position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting to any driving gear. Note: you must press the brake pedal before shifting out of park. Tip start do not press the accelerator. Turn the ignit...

  • Page 297

    Extreme cold weather (below –20°f or ⫺ 29°c) to ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- able from your authorized dealer) is recommended. If engine fails to start if the engine fails to start after you have followed the “norma...

  • Page 298

    Engine block heater — if equipped the engine block heater warms the engine, and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 volt ac electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an...

  • Page 299

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

  • Page 300

    Manual transmission recommended shift speeds units in mph (km/h) engine size accel- eration rate 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 all engines accel 14 (23) 23 (37) 29 (47) 45 (72) cruise 12 (19) 18 (29) 25 (40) 32 (52) downshifting proper downshifting will improve fuel economy and prolong engine life. Ca...

  • Page 301

    Caution! (continued) • do not shift between park, reverse, neu- tral, or drive when the engine is above idle speed. • before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal. Note: you must press and hold the brake pedal while shifting out of park. Warning! • unintended...

  • Page 302

    Key ignition park interlock this vehicle is equipped with a key ignition park inter- lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in park before the ignition switch can be turned to the lock/ off position. The key fob can only be removed from the ignition when the ignition is in the lock/off pos...

  • Page 303

    Transmission gear ratios, and will display the current gear in the instrument cluster as 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Gear ranges do not race the engine when shifting from park or neutral into another gear range. Park this range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be start...

  • Page 304

    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. • your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in park. Check by trying to move...

  • Page 305

    Warning! (continued) • unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into park, and remove the ignition ke...

  • Page 306

    Caution! (continued) • do not race the engine when shifting from park or neutral into another gear range, as this can damage the drivetrain. The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the shift lever into the park position: • when shifting into park, move the shift lever...

  • Page 307

    Caution! Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other reason with the transmission in neutral can result in severe transmission damage. Refer to “recre- ational towing” in “starting and operating” and “towing a disabled vehicle” in what to do in emergencies” for further information. Drive ...

  • Page 308

    Autostick 姞 autostick 威 is a driver-interactive transmission that offers six manual ratio changes to provide you with more control. Autostick 威 allows you to maximize engine brak- ing, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. This system can also provid...

  • Page 309

    • when heavy anti-lock brake system (abs) applica- tion is detected general information • if a ratio other than first is selected and the vehicle is brought to a stop, the transmission control logic will automatically select the first gear ratio. • if a low range is selected and the engine accelerat...

  • Page 310

    Traction surfaces, activate the “4wd lock” switch by pulling up once and releasing. This locks the center coupling allowing more torque to be sent to the rear wheels. The “4wd indicator light” will come on in the cluster. This can be done on the fly, at any vehicle speed. To deactivate, simply pull ...

  • Page 311

    Note: • increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel travel are considered normal and do not indicate that there is a problem with the power steering system. • upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steer- ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time. This is due to the co...

  • Page 312

    Caution! Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering system as the chemicals can damage your power steering components. Such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Warning! Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from movi...

  • Page 313

    When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the on position, the “brake warning light” in the instrument cluster will illuminate. Note: • when the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is placed in gear, the “brake warning light” will flash. If vehicle speed is de...

  • Page 314

    Warning! • when leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. • never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. • allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be...

  • Page 315

    Brake system your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as standard equipment. In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for example, repeated brake applications with the engine off), the brakes will still function. How- ever, the effort required to brake the vehicle will be much gr...

  • Page 316

    Anti-lock brake system (abs) the abs provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions. The system automatically “pumps” the brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent wheel lock-up. Warning! • pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish their effecti...

  • Page 317

    Required. However, the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the “brake warning light” is not on. If the “abs warning light” is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the “abs warning light” does not come o...

  • Page 318

    Warning! The anti-lock brake system (abs) contains sophis- ticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or high output radio transmitting equipment. This in- terference can cause possible loss of anti-lock brak- ing capability. Installation of s...

  • Page 319

    Across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. This feature remains active even if tcs and esc are in either the “partial...

  • Page 320

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

  • Page 321

    Hill descent control (hdc) – if equipped this system maintains vehicle speed while descending hills during off-road driving situations. Hdc will auto- matically apply the brakes to control downhill speed to between 4 mph (7 km/h) and 6 mph (9 km/h) depending on terrain. The system is activated by pl...

  • Page 322

    Warning! Hdc is only intended to assist the driver in control- ling vehicle speed when descending hills. The driver must remain attentive to the driving conditions and is responsible for maintaining a safe vehicle speed. Hill start assist (hsa) – manual transmission only the hsa system is designed t...

  • Page 323

    Disabling/enabling hsa if you wish to turn on or off the hsa system, it can be done using the customer programmable features in the electronic vehicle information center (evic). Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)” in “un- derstanding your instrument panel” for further informa- ti...

  • Page 324

    Electronic stability control (esc) this system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. Esc cor- rects for over-steering or under-steering of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the over-steering or ...

  • Page 325

    Full on (four-wheel drive models) or on (two-wheel drive models) this is the normal operating mode for esc. Whenever the vehicle is started the esc system will be in this “on” mode. This mode should be used for most driving situations. Esc should only be turned to “partial off” or “esc off” for spec...

  • Page 326

    Warning! When in “partial off” mode, the tcs functionality of esc, (except for the limited slip feature described in the tcs section), has been disabled and the “esc off indicator light” will be illuminated. All other stabil- ity features of esc function normally. When in “partial off” mode, the eng...

  • Page 327

    Note: the “esc off” message will display and an audible chime will sound when the shift lever is placed into the park position from any other position, and then moved out of the park position. This will occur even if the message was previously cleared. Warning! With the esc in the ⴖfull offⴖ mode, t...

  • Page 328

    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 329

    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 330

    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 or s = temporary spare tire 31 = overall diameter in inches (in) 215 ...

  • Page 331

    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 332

    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 333

    Tire terminology and definitions term definition b-pillar the vehicle b-pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or ...

  • Page 334

    Tire loading and tire pressure tire and loading information placard location note: the proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side b-pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Tire and loading information placard tire placard location tire and loading information placa...

  • Page 335

    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 336

    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 337

    Starting and operating 335.

  • Page 338

    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 339

    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 340

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

  • Page 341

    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 342

    Vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation pattern. If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip- ment tire and wheel as a spare, a non-matching tempo- rary emergency use spare may be equipped with your vehicle. Temporary u...

  • Page 343

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

  • Page 344

    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 the speed listed on the limit-use spare wheel. Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on your tire and loading info...

  • Page 345

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

  • Page 346

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

  • Page 347

    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 348

    Snow tires some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during the winter. All season tires can be identified by the m+s designation on the tire sidewall. If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only in sets of four;...

  • Page 349

    The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern does not apply to some directional tires that must not be reversed. Tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure b...

  • Page 350

    The tpms will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning limit for any reason, including low temperature effects, or natural pressure loss through the tire. The tpms will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as long as the condition e...

  • Page 351

    Caution! • the tpms has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. Tpms pressures and warnings have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when us- ing replacement equipment that is not of the same size, ...

  • Page 352

    • seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, and the tpms will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire. Base system this is the tpms warning indicator located in the instrument cluster. The tpms uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pres...

  • Page 353

    Check tpms warnings the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound a chime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists. The ti...

  • Page 354

    4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will sound and the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare tire, the tp...

  • Page 355

    • various tire pressure monitoring system messages, which display in the electronic vehicle information center (evic) • tire pressure monitoring telltale light tire pressure monitoring low pressure warnings the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will illumi- nate in the instrument cluster and a...

  • Page 356

    The graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop flashing, and the tire pressure monitoring light will extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this information. Service tpms messag...

  • Page 357

    Will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur with any of the following scenarios: 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the tpm sensors. 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave ...

  • Page 358

    3. However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 min- utes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the tire pressure moni- toring telltale light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In addition, the evic will display a “service tpm system” message for a mini- mum of five seconds and then...

  • Page 359

    Fuel requirements 2.0l and 2.4l 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 ...

  • Page 360

    Gasoline/oxygenate blends some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- genates such as ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates may be used in your vehicle. Caution! Do not use gasoline containing methanol or gaso- line containing more than 10% ethanol. Use of these blends may result in start...

  • Page 361

    • drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer) more extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to e-85 fuel. Mmt in gasoline mmt is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline blended with mmt provides no performance adv...

  • Page 362

    Caution! (continued) • an out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service. Contact your authorized d...

  • Page 363

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

  • Page 364

    Caution! • damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system. • a poorly fitting gas cap may cause the “malfunc- tion indicator light (mil)” to turn on. • to avoid fu...

  • Page 365

    Loose fuel filler cap message if the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose or improperly installed, a “gascap” message will be displayed in the odometer/trip odom- eter in the instrument cluster. Refer to “instrument cluster description” in “understanding your instru...

  • Page 366

    Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) the gvwr is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the gvwr. Tire size the tire size on the vehicle certification label represents the actual tire size on you...

  • Page 367

    Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life. Heavier suspension compo- nents do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s gvwr. Loading to load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty weight. Store heavier items down low and be sure you distribute their weig...

  • Page 368

    Exceed the gvwr. Refer to “vehicle loading/vehicle certification label” in “starting and operating” for further information. Gross trailer weight (gtw) the gtw is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- porary) loaded in or on the trailer ...

  • Page 369

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

  • Page 370

    Trailer hitch classification your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 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 weight...

  • Page 371

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

  • Page 372

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

  • Page 373

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

  • Page 374

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

  • Page 375

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

  • Page 376

    Warning! • do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake system and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes when you need them and could have a collision. • towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance. When towing you should allow f...

  • Page 377

    Four-pin connector 1 — female pins 4 — park 2 — male pin 5 — left stop/turn 3 — ground 6 — right stop/turn seven-pin connector 1 — battery 5 — ground 2 — backup lamps 6 — left stop/turn 3 — right stop/turn 7 — running lamps 4 — electric brakes 5 starting and operating 375.

  • Page 378

    Towing tips before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic. Manual transmission – if equipped if using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, all starts must be in first gear to avoid excessive clutch slippage. Automatic...

  • Page 379

    Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) towing condition wheels off the ground manual transmission automatic transmission flat tow none • transmission in neutral • key in acc not allowed dolly tow front not allowed ok (fwd only) rear not allowed not allowed on trailer all ok ok 5 starting and o...

  • Page 380

    Note: vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may be recreationally towed (flat towed) at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transmis- sion is in neutral and the ignition key is in the acc position. Caution! • do not flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmiss...

  • Page 381: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 䡵 if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 䡵 automatic transmission overheating . . . . . . . 381 䡵 jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 ▫ jack location . . . ....

  • Page 382

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

  • Page 383

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

  • Page 384

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

  • Page 385

    Jack location the jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor in the cargo area. Spare tire stowage the compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the cargo area. Spare tire removal lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down. Preparations for jacking 1. Park the ve...

  • Page 386

    5. Turn off the ignition. 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. Note: passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the vehicle is being jacked. Jacking instructions warnin...

  • Page 387

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

  • Page 388

    Two triangular cutouts on one of the flanges in the sill flange assembly. The rear location is the same but with two rectangular cutouts. For vehicles equipped with plastic trim, the plastic has been cut away to expose the jacking locations in the body. For vehicles equipped with plastic trim, the p...

  • Page 389

    3. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the wheel to be changed. Warning! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary ...

  • Page 390

    Caution! Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly. Warning! To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp edges. Note: the wheel cover is held on th...

  • Page 391

    8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is free. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the assembly using the means provided. Warning! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of th...

  • Page 392

    Road tire installation vehicles equipped with wheel covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels with wheel covers, install two lug nuts on the mounting studs which are on each side of the valve stem. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of...

  • Page 393

    3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, snapping the cover over the two lug nuts. Do not use a hammer or excessive force to install the cover. 4. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Ligh...

  • Page 394

    Warning! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle is lowered to the ground. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 4. Finish tighte...

  • Page 395

    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 electrical system may occur. Warning! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode ...

  • Page 396

    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 397

    3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is off. Warning! Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result. Jump-start...

  • Page 398

    4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and the fuel injection system. Warning! Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electr...

  • Page 399

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

  • Page 400

    Caution! • when “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be- tween drive and reverse (with automatic transmission) or 1st gear and reverse (with manual transmission), do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result. • revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast...

  • Page 401

    3. Turn the ignition switch to the on/run position without starting the engine (engine off). 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 5. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, push and hold the override release lever forward. 6. Move the shift lever to the neutral position. 7. The...

  • Page 402

    Towing a disabled vehicle towing condition wheels off the ground automatic transmission manual transmission flat tow none not allowed transmission in neu- tral wheel lift or dolly tow rear not allowed not allowed front fwd models only fwd models only flatbed all best method best method 400 what to d...

  • Page 403

    With ignition key automatic transmission • front wheel drive (fwd) vehicles can be towed with the front wheels elevated or on a flatbed truck (all four wheels off the ground). • four-wheel drive (4wd) vehicles must be towed on a flatbed truck (all four wheels off the ground). Caution! Do not flat to...

  • Page 404

    If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, see “shift lever override” in “what to do in emergencies” for instruc- tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the park position for towing. Caution! Failure to follow these cautions could result in dam- age to your vehicle: • do not attempt to use...

  • Page 405: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment — 2.0l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 䡵 engine compartment — 2.4l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 䡵 onboard diagnostic system — obd ii . . . . . . 407 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . 407 䡵 emissions inspection and maintenance ...

  • Page 406

    ▫ exhaust system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 ▫ cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 ▫ brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 ▫ automatic transmission (cvt) – if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 ▫ manual transmission – ...

  • Page 407

    Engine compartment — 2.0l 1 — washer fluid reservoir 6 — air cleaner filter 2 — power steering fluid reservoir 7 — coolant pressure cap 3 — engine oil fill 8 — engine oil dipstick 4 — brake fluid reservoir 9 — engine coolant reservoir 5 — integrated power module (fuses) 7 maintaining your vehicle 40...

  • Page 408

    Engine compartment — 2.4l 1 — washer fluid reservoir 6 — air cleaner filter 2 — power steering fluid reservoir 7 — coolant pressure cap 3 — engine oil fill 8 — engine oil dipstick 4 — brake fluid reservoir 9 — engine coolant reservoir 5 — integrated power module (fuses) 406 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 409

    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 410

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

  • Page 411

    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 412

    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 413

    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 414

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

  • Page 415

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

  • Page 416

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

  • Page 417

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

  • Page 418

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

  • Page 419

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

  • Page 420

    Concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular attention should also be given to hood latching components to ensure proper function. When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety ...

  • Page 421

    Regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent only (not radiator antifreeze). When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance. To prevent freeze-up of your wind...

  • Page 422

    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 423

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

  • Page 424

    Cooling system warning! • when working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the off position. The fan is temperature controlled and can start at any time the ignition switch is in the on position. • you or others can be badly burned by hot coo...

  • Page 425

    Selection of coolant refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintaining your vehicle” for further information. Caution! • mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified hybrid organic additive technology (hoat) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and ma...

  • Page 426

    Please review these recommendations for using hybrid organic additive technology (hoat) engine coolant (antifreeze). When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): • the manufacturer recommends using mopar威 antifreeze/coolant 5 year/100,000 mile formula hoat (hybrid organic additive technology) or equival...

  • Page 427

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

  • Page 428

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

  • Page 429

    • keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean. • do not change the thermostat for summer or winter operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install only the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in uns...

  • Page 430

    Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake fluid reservoir. Fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear. The brake fluid level should be checked when the p...

  • Page 431

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

  • Page 432

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

  • Page 433

    Level checked immediately. Operation with incorrect fluid level can cause severe transmission damage. Fluid and filter changes refer to the “maintenance schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. Manual transmission – if equipped lubricant selection use only the manufacturers recommended transm...

  • Page 434

    Fluid level check visually inspect the unit at each oil change for leakage. If leakage is detected, check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid level should be maintained between the bottom of the fill hole to 1/8 in (4 mm) below the fill hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the...

  • Page 435

    Which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under- body protection. The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obt...

  • Page 436

    Caution! • do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will scratch metal and painted surfaces. • use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274 kpa) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Special care • if you drive on salted or dusty...

  • Page 437

    Wheel and wheel trim care • all wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. • to remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use mopar 威 wheel cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-...

  • Page 438

    Interior care use mopar 威 total clean or equivalent to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. Use mopar 威 total clean or equivalent to clean vinyl upholstery. Mopar 威 total clean or equivalent is specifically recom- mended for leather upholstery. Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regu...

  • Page 439

    Glass surfaces all glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with mopar 威 glass cleaner or any commercial household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win- dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window ...

  • Page 440

    Seat belt maintenance do not bleach, dye or clean the seat belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. If the seat belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Do not remove the seat belts from the car to ...

  • Page 441

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description 3 10 amp red rear center brake light switch 4 10 amp red ignition switch/ occupant classifica- tion module 5 20 amp yellow trailer tow – if equipped 6 10 amp red power mirror/ steering control sat- ellite radio/hands- free phone 7 30 amp green ignition of...

  • Page 442

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description 18 40 amp green auto shutdown relay 19 20 amp yellow radio amplifiers 20 15 amp lt blue radio 21 10 amp red intrusion module/ siren – if equipped 22 10 amp red heating, ac/ compass 23 15 amp lt blue auto shutdown relay 24 15 amp lt blue power sunroof – if...

  • Page 443

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description 33 10 amp red j1962 conn/ powertrain control module 34 30 amp pink antilock brakevalve 35 40 amp green antilock brake pump 36 30 amp pink headlamp/washer control/smart glass – if equipped 37 25 amp natural diesel fuel heater – if equipped caution! • when ...

  • Page 444

    Vehicle storage if you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 days, you may want to take steps to preserve your battery. • disengage the mini-fuse in the power distribution center labeled iod (ignition off-draw). • or disconnect the negative cable from the battery. • anytime you store your ...

  • Page 445

    Lights bulbs – exterior bulb no. Low beam headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11 high beam headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9005 front park/turn signal lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 7444na front side marker lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W5w front fog lamp . ...

  • Page 446

    Rear turn signal and backup lamp 1. Remove the two push-pins from the taillamp housing. 2. Grasp the taillamp and pull firmly to disengage the lamp from the aperture panel. 3. Twist and remove socket from lamp. 4. Remove bulb from socket and replace. License lamps 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry...

  • Page 447

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

  • Page 448

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

  • Page 449

    Chassis component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part automatic transmission (cvt) – if equipped mopar 威 cvtf+4威 continuously variable transmission fluid manual transmission – if equipped mopar 威 atf+4威 automatic transmission fluid or equivalent licensed atf+4 威 product. Rear drive assembly (rda) mopa...

  • Page 451: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 ▫ required maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . 452 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s.

  • Page 452

    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 453

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

  • Page 454

    Once a month • check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. • inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required. • check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and power steering and add as needed. • check all lights and other electrical items...

  • Page 455

    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 ser...

  • Page 456

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

  • Page 457

    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 ...

  • Page 458

    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 ...

  • Page 459

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

  • Page 460

    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, authorize...

  • Page 461

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

  • Page 462

    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 at 104,000 miles (169 000 km...

  • Page 463

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

  • Page 464

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

  • Page 465

    152,000 miles (247,000 km) or 114 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 152,000 miles (247 000 km). Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature, author...

  • Page 466

    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 your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic. • failure to properly inspect and mai...

  • Page 467: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467 ▫ prepare for the appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 467 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467 ▫ be reasonable with r...

  • Page 468

    䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473 ▫ treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473 ▫ temperature grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47...

  • Page 469

    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 470

    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 471

    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 472

    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 473

    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 474

    • 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 475

    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 476

    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 477: Index

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  • Page 478

    Abs (anti-lock brake system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 423 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 additives, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 479

    Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298,430 fluid and filter changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 fluid level check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 fluid type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 gear ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 480

    Cargo compartment light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 cargo light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 cargo load floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 cargo tie-downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 cellu...

  • Page 481

    Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 adding coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422,425 disposal of used coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 drain, flush, and refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 482

    Electronic roll mitigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 traction control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 electronic speed control (cruise control) . . . . . . 157 electronic stability control (esc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 electronic vehicle information center (evic) . . . . 211...

  • Page 483

    Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 hazard warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,197,444 flooded engine starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 fluid capacities . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 484

    Garage door opener (homelink®) . . . . . . . . . . . 160 gas cap (fuel filler cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . 361,363,407 gasoline (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 gasoline, clean air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 gasoline, reformulated . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 485

    Hitches trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 homelink® (garage door opener) transmitter . . 160 hood release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 486

    Lead free gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 leaks, fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 life of tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 liftgate (sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 liftgate window...

  • Page 487

    Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 warning (instrument cluster description) . . . 196 loading vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363,365 capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 488

    Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 modifications/alterations, vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 monitor, tire pressure system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 mopar parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 489

    Personal settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 phone, cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 phone, hands-free (uconnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 placard, tire and load...

  • Page 490

    Remote control door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 security alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 remote keyless entry (sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 remote sound system (radio) controls . . . . . . . . 273 remote starting system . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 491

    Rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 lumbar support . . . . . ...

  • Page 492

    Steering power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308,309 tilt column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 steering wheel audio controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 steering wheel mounted sound system controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 ...

  • Page 493

    Life of tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 load capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332,333 pressure monitor system (tpms) . . . . . . . . . 347 pressure warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 quality grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47...

  • Page 494

    Transmitter battery service (remote keyless entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 transmitter, garage door opener (homelink®) . . 160 transporting pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 tread wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 trip computer . . ....

  • Page 495

    Washer adding fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 washers, windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 washing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 wheel and wheel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 wheel and wheel trim care . ....

  • Page 496

    Installation of radio transmitting equipment special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel. The following must be obser...

  • Page 497

    Chrysler group llc 12 mk49-126-ac 3rd edition printed in u.S.A..