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Jeep 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8 Owner's Manual

Summary of 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8

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    Grand cherokee chrysler group llc o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2 0 12 g ra n d c h e ro k e e 12wk741-126-aa first edition printed in u.S.A. 2 0 1 2 907713 jeep cherokee om cover.Indd 1 3/10/11 1:09 pm.

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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 a accident resulting in serious injury or death. Right front body vin location 8 introducti...

  • Page 11: Contents

    Things to know before starting your vehicle contents 䡵 a word about your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ wireless ignition node (win) . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ▫ removing key fob from ignition . . . . . . . . . . 14 ▫ ...

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    ▫ using the panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ▫ programming additional transmitters . . . . . . 25 ▫ transmitter battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . 25 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 䡵 remote starting system — if equipped . . . . . . . 27 ▫ how to u...

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    ▫ seat belt pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 ▫ supplemental active head restraints (ahr) . . 59 ▫ enhanced seat belt use reminder system (beltalert 威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 ▫ seat belt lock out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 ▫ seat belts a...

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

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

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    To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch at the top of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand. Note: you can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinders with either side up. Removing key fob from ignition place the shift l...

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

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    Warning! (continued) • do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave keyless enter-n-go in the acc or on/run mode. A child could operate power win- dows, other controls, or move the vehicle. • do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat b...

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    The system uses the factory-mated key fob with remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter and wireless ignition node (win) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine ...

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

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    • 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 vehicle doors, liftgate, liftgate flipper glass, and ignition for unauthor- ized operation. When...

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    • for vehicles not equipped with keyless enter-n-go, make sure the vehicle ignition system is ⬙off⬙ and the key is physically removed from the ignition. 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle: • press lock on the interior power door lock switch with the driver and/or passenger d...

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    Note: • the driver’s door key cylinder and the liftgate button on the rke transmitter cannot arm or disarm the vehicle security alarm. • the vehicle security alarm remains armed during power liftgate entry. Pressing the liftgate button will not disarm the vehicle security alarm. If someone enters th...

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    Illuminated entry the courtesy lights will turn on when you use the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter to unlock the doors or open any door. This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “mirrors” in “understanding the features of your vehicle” f...

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    To unlock the doors press and release the unlock button on the rke transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice to unlock all doors. The turn signal lamps will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on. Refer to “keyless enter-n-go” under “things...

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    Illuminated approach this feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the rke transmitter. The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped with the electronic vehicle information center (evic). Refer to “electronic vehicle information center ...

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

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

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

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

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    Remote start abort message on electronic vehicle information center (evic) — if equipped the following messages will display in the evic if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- turely: • remote start aborted — door ajar • remote start aborted — hood ajar • remote start abor...

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    • the engine can be started two consecutive times with the rke transmitter. However, the ignition must be cycled by pushing the start/stop button twice (or the ignition switch must be cycled to the on/run position) before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle. To exit remote start mode...

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

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    Warning! • for personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • when leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. • never leave children alone in a vehicle, or...

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    If you press the door lock switch while the key fob is in the ignition switch and the driver’s door is open, the doors will not lock. If a rear door is locked, it cannot be opened from inside the vehicle without first unlocking the door. The door may be unlocked manually by raising the lock knob. Au...

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    3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. Warning! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child-protection locks are engaged (locked). Child-protection door lock location child-protection door lock functi...

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    Note: for emergency exit from the rear seats when the child-protection door lock system is engaged, manually raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll down the window, and open the door using the outside door handle. Keyless enter-n-go the passive entry system is an enhancement to the ...

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    To unlock from the driver’s side: with a valid passive entry rke transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver’s door handle, grab the driver’s front door handle to unlock the driver’s door automatically. The interior door panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked. Note: if “unlock all do...

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    Preventing inadvertent locking of passive entry rke transmitter in vehicle to minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a passive entry rke transmitter inside your vehicle, the passive entry system is equipped with an automatic door unlock feature which will function if there is no key fob...

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    Note: if “unlock all doors 1st press” is programmed in evic, all doors will unlock when you push the button on the liftgate. If ⬙unlock driver door 1st press⬙ is programmed in evic, the liftgate and flipper glass will unlock when you press the button on the liftgate for further information, refer to...

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    Note: • after pressing the door handle lock button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either passive entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking. • the pas...

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

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

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

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    Liftgate flipper glass the liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the liftgate is unlocked. To open the flipper glass, push up on the window switch located on the liftgate. Note: the liftgate flipper glass will not open if the liftgate is ajar. Once the liftgate flipper glass has been opened, ...

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

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    Warning! During power operation, personal injury or cargo damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate travel path is clear. Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driving away. • the power liftgate will not operate if the liftgate flipper glass is open. • the power liftgate buttons will not o...

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    • if the liftgate handle is pulled while the power liftgate is opening, the liftgate motor will disengage to allow manual operation. • if the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions within the same cycle, the system will automatically stop and the liftgate must be opened or closed manu- ally...

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    Occupant restraints some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: • three-point lap and shoulder belts for the driver and all passengers • advanced front air bags for driver and front passen- ger • supplemental active head restraints (ahr) located on top of th...

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    Infant and child restraint systems. For more information on latch, refer to lower anchors and tether for children (latch). Note: the advanced front air bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision. He...

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    3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the advanced front air bags room to inflate. 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between...

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    Warning! (continued) • supplemental side air bag inflatable curtain (sabic) and seat-mounted side air bags (sab) also need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat. • in an accident, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you...

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    Warning! • wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of an accident the best. Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in an accident much wo...

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

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

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    6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow it to retract fully. Warning! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in an accident and leave you with no protection. In...

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    Adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage in the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Press the release button to release the anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position that fits you best. As a guide, if yo...

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    Seat belts in passenger seating positions the seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with automatic locking retractors (alr) which are used to secure a child restraint system. For additional information, refer to “installing child re- straints using the vehicle seat belt” under t...

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    Position that has a belt with this feature. Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seat. How to engage the automatic locking mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extrac...

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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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    How the active head restraints (ahr) work the occupant restraint controller (orc) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the active head restraints (ahr) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat ahrs will be deployed. Whe...

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

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    3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 4. The ahr front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. 1 — downward movement 2 — rearward movement 3 — final downward movement to engage locking mechanism 62 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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    Extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex- tender and store it. Warning! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in an accident. Only use when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and...

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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 based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of t...

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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 sab and sabic air bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed. • should a vehicle rollover occur, the pretensioners and/or sab and sabic air bags on both sides of the vehicle may deploy. The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- brate...

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

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    The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions. Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and type of collision. 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...

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

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

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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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    Enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child seat owner’s manual to ensure you have the right seat for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your child. Warning! In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force requ...

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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. • improper installation can lead to failure of an infant o...

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

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    All children whose weight or height is above the forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts fit properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, the...

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    Also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail- able for some time. For some older child restraints, many child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strap kits or r...

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    If you are installing latch-compatible child restraints in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the latch anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the center position. If your child restraints are not latch- compatible, you can...

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    In addition, there are top tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages. Warning! Do n...

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

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    Secure a child restraint system (crs). These types of seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. The alr will make a ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt from the retractor and then a...

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    The upward position. To access the center seat arm rest tether first lower the arm rest. The tether is located behind the armrest and hooked onto the plastic seat backing. Pull down on the tether to unhook it from the plastic seat backing, then raise the armrest and attach the tether hook to the str...

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    Strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages. Pulling down the carpet floor panel to access top tether strap top tether strap anchorage (located on seatback) 90 things to know before starting your vehic...

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

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    Behind the gap panel. Please note the top tether anchor- ages are not visible until you fold the gap panel down. Do not use the cargo tie down hooks located on the floor behind the seats. Transporting pets air bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown a...

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    Should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty. 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...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area. • if you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control blower switch is set at h...

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    Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (i.E., bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt. Air bag warning light th...

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

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    Periodic safety checks you should make outside the vehicle tires examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges. Ch...

  • Page 101: Contents

    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 ▫ automatic dimming mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 ▫ outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 ▫ outside mirrors folding feature . . . . . . . . . 108...

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    ▫ things you should know about your uconnect™ phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 䡵 voice command — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 149 ▫ voice command system operation . . . . . . . . 149 ▫ commands . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    ▫ to disable a rke transmitter linked to memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 ▫ easy entry/exit seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 䡵 to open and close the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 䡵 lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 ▫ h...

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    䡵 windshield wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . 188 ▫ windshield wiper operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 ▫ intermittent wiper system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 ▫ windshield washer operation . . . . . . . . . . . 189 ▫ mist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 ▫ ...

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    ▫ to vary the speed setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 ▫ setting the following distance in acc . . . . 208 ▫ adaptive cruise control (acc) menu . . . . . 211 ▫ display warnings and maintenance . . . . . . . 212 ▫ precautions while driving with acc . . . . . . 217 ▫ general information . . . . ....

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    䡵 garage door opener — if equipped . . . . . . . . 242 ▫ before you begin programming homelink 威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 ▫ programming a rolling code . . . . . . . . . . . 244 ▫ programming a non-rolling code . . . . . . . . 246 ▫ canadian/gate operator programming . . . ...

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    ▫ closing sunroof — manual mode . . . . . . . . 256 ▫ opening power shade — express . . . . . . . . . 256 ▫ opening power shade — manual mode . . . . 256 ▫ closing power shade — express . . . . . . . . . 256 ▫ closing power shade — manual mode . . . . . 257 ▫ pinch protect feature . . . . . . . . . ...

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    䡵 cargo area features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 ▫ rechargeable flashlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 ▫ cargo storage bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 ▫ retractable cargo area cover — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 ▫ cargo tie-down hooks . . ....

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

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

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    Mirror, press the mirror select button for the mirror that you want to adjust. Using the mirror control switch, press on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move. Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional memory seat feature. Refer to “driv...

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    Lift the cover to reveal the mirror. The light will turn on automatically. Sun visor extension this feature has a pull out extension on the sun visor for increased coverage. Blind spot monitoring — if equipped the blind spot monitoring (bsm) system uses two radar- based sensors, located inside the r...

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

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    The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road contamination so that the bsm system can function properly. Do not block the area of the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located with foreign objects (bum- per stickers, bicycle racks...

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    The bsm system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary. The bsm system will issue an alert during these types of zone entries. Entering from the side vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side o...

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    Entering from the rear vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h). Overtaking traffic if you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains ...

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    The bsm system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service. Overtaking/passing stationary objects 3 unders...

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

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    Rcp monitors the rear detection zones on both sides of the vehicle, for objects that are moving toward the side of the vehicle with a minimum speed of approximately 1 to 2 mph (1 km/h to 3 km/h), to objects moving a maxi- mum of approximately 10 mph (16 km/h), such as in parking lot situations. Note...

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    Modes of operation three selectable modes of operation are available in the electronic vehicle information center (evic). Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)/personal settings (customer-programmable features)” in “under- standing your instrument panel” for further information. Bli...

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    Blind spot alert off when the bsm system is turned off there will be no visual or audible alerts from either the bsm or rcp systems. Note: the bsm system will store the current operating mode when the vehicle is shut off. Each time the vehicle is started the previously stored mode will be recalled a...

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    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 “hands-free profile” mobile phone. Uconnect™ featur...

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

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

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

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

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    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...

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    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...

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    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 136

    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 137

    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...

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    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...

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    • 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...

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    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...

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    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...

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    • 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 ...

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    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 145.

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    146 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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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 3 understa...

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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....

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    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...

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    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...

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    • “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...

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    − “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”...

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    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 157

    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 the desired position has been reached. Adjusting the seat up or down the height of the seats...

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    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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    Adjusting the seat up or down the height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when you have reached the desired position. Tilting the seat up or down the angle of the seat cushi...

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

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

  • Page 162

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

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

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    Programmed to come on during a remote start. Refer to “remote starting system — if equipped” in “things to know before starting your vehicle” for further informa- tion. Front heated seats there are two heated seat switches that allow the driver and passenger to operate the seats independently. The c...

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    You can choose from high, low or off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for high, one for low and none for off. Press the switch once to select high-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select low-l...

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    Ventilated seats — if equipped on some models, both the driver and passenger seats are ventilated. Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw the air from the passenger compart- ment and blow air through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver and front pas...

  • Page 167

    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...

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

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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...

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

  • Page 172

    Note: • do not fold the 60% rear seat down with the left outboard or rear center seat belt buckled. • do not fold the 40% rear seat down with the right outboard seat belt buckled. 2. Fold the rear seat completely forward. To raise rear seat raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interfer...

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

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

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

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    11. Select ⬙remote linked to memory⬙ in the electronic vehicle information center (evic) and enter ⬙yes⬙. Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)/ customer-programmable features” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. 12. Repeat the above steps to set the ne...

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

  • Page 178

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

  • Page 179

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

  • Page 180

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

  • Page 181

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

  • Page 182

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

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

  • Page 184

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

  • Page 185

    Interior lights courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating wheel on the right side of the headlight switch) is rotated to the its farthest upward position, or if equipped, when the unlock button is pressed on the remote keyless entry (rk...

  • Page 186

    Ambient light color control — if equipped ambient lights are located under the instrument panel and the driver’s and passenger’s front seats. The color of the ambient lights can be changed by pressing the button located above the shift lever. Press the button to toggle through the colors and back to...

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    Note: battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is on. Front map/reading lights the front map/reading lights are mounted in the over- head console. Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night time visibility. To turn the l...

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    Ambient light the overhead console is equipped with an ambient light feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil- ity of the floor center console and prndl area. Multifunction lever the multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Ambient light multifunctio...

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    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 190

    Windshield wipers and washers the windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the left side of the steering column. The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located on the end of the lever. For information on the rear wiper/washer, refer to “rear window features” in “understanding...

  • Page 191

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

  • Page 192

    Wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in the off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe cycles, then turn off. W...

  • Page 193

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

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    • use of rain-x威 or products containing wax or silicone may reduce rain sensing performance. • a customer programmable feature in the electronic vehicle information center (evic) allows the rain sensing feature to be turned off. Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)/personal setting...

  • Page 195

    To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering column in posi...

  • Page 196

    Steering column lever is located below the multifunction lever on the steering column. To tilt the steering column, move the lever up or down as desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as desired. Note: for vehicles equipped with...

  • Page 197

    Heated steering wheel — if equipped the steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering wheel has only one temperature setting. Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on it will operate for approximately 58 to 70 minutes before automa...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material. This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat. Electronic speed control when engaged, the electronic speed control takes over ac...

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    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 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 pressed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established. Pressing the res (+) but...

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    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 control and have an accident. Do not use electronic speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-cov...

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

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

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

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

  • Page 206

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

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

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

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    To vary the speed setting while acc is set, you can increase the set speed by pressing and holding the res + button. If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to in- crease in 5 mph (8 km/h) increments until the button is released. The increase in set speed is reflected in th...

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    Setting the following distance in acc the specified following distance for acc can be set by varying the distance setting between 3 (long), 2 (me- dium), and 1 (short). Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, acc calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead. This distance setting...

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    To change the distance setting, press the distance button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting adjusts between long, medium, and short. If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the set speed. If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the same lane, the ev...

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    The maximum braking applied by acc is limited; how- ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if necessary. Note: the brake lights will illuminate whenever the acc system applies the brakes. A proximity warning will alert the driver if acc predicts that its maximum braking level is not ...

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

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

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    The “clean radar sensor in front of vehicle” message can sometimes be displayed while driving in highly reflective areas (i.E. Tunnels with reflective tiles, or ice and snow). The acc system will recover after the vehicle has left these areas. Under rare conditions, when the radar is not tracking an...

  • Page 216

    • if the sensor is damaged due to a collision, see your authorized dealer for service. • do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor, including transparent material or aftermarket grilles. Doing so could cause an acc system failure or malfunction. When the condition that deactivated the...

  • Page 217

    To remove the sensor follow these instructions: 1. Unplug the connector by depressing the two tabs on the connector and pulling it out. Do not pull by the wiring or use any tools to remove the connector. 2. Remove the wiring christmas tree attachment from the back of the bracket. 3. Remove the two m...

  • Page 218

    Acc unavailable warning if the system turns off, and the evic displays “acc/ fcw unavailable, vehicle system error”, there may be a temporary malfunction that limits acc functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions, acc will be temporarily unavailable. If this occurs...

  • Page 219

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

  • Page 220

    Turns and bends when driving on a curve with acc engaged, the system may decrease the vehicle speed and acceleration for convenience reasons, with no target vehicle detected. Once the vehicle is out of the curve the system will resume your original set speed. This is a part of normal acc system func...

  • Page 221

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

  • Page 222

    Narrow vehicles some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane. There will not be suffi- cient distance to the vehicle ahead. Stationary objects and vehicles acc does not react to stationary objects a...

  • Page 223

    General information fcc requirements for vehicular radar systems classification specifications: 47 c.F.R. Part 15 47 c.F.R part 15.515 normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode in addition to adaptive cruise control mode, a normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode is available for cruis- ing at fixed...

  • Page 224

    To set a desired speed when the vehicle reaches the speed desired, press the set - button and release. The evic will display the set speed. Note: you must observe the display when setting or changing speed, not the speedometer. To vary the speed setting there are two ways to change the set speed: • ...

  • Page 225

    • you turn off the ignition. • you engage four-wheel drive low. If the cruise control system is turned off and reactivated, the system will return to the last driver setting (acc or normal cruise control). Forward collision warning — if equipped forward collision warning (fcw) warns the driver of a ...

  • Page 226

    Note: • the minimum speed for fcw activation is 10 mph (16 km/h). • when entering or driving in a curve, the fcw alerts may be triggered on objects other than vehicles such as guard rails or sign posts based on the course predic- tion. This is expected and is a part of normal fcw activation and func...

  • Page 227

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

  • Page 228

    Changing the fcw status to “off” prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you. Note: in the “off” setting fcw off will be displayed in the evic. Example only fcw off example 226 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 229

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

  • Page 230

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

  • Page 231

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

  • Page 232

    Parksense 姞 display when the vehicle is in reverse, the warning display will turn on indicating the system status. Park assist system on park assist system off 230 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 233

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

  • Page 234

    The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the evic display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: continuous tone 232 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 235

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

  • Page 236

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

  • Page 237

    If “clean park assist sensors” appears in the electronic vehicle information center (evic) make sure the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction and then cycle the ignition. If the message continues to appear see an authorized dealer. If “service park assis...

  • Page 238

    • parksense威, when on, will mute the radio when it is sounding a tone. • clean the parksense威 sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris. Failure to do so can result in the system not working properly. The ...

  • Page 239

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

  • Page 240

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

  • Page 241

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

  • Page 242

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

  • Page 243

    To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will also turn on when the unlock button on the rke is pressed. Sunglass bin door at the front of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The stora...

  • Page 244

    Garage door opener — if equipped homelink 威 replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The homelink 威 unit is powered by your vehicles 12 volt battery. The homelink 威 buttons, located on either t...

  • Page 245

    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 246

    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...

  • Page 247

    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...

  • Page 248

    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 249

    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 250

    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 251

    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 252

    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 253

    Power sunroof — if equipped the power sunroof switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console. 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 t...

  • Page 254

    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 255

    Pinch protect feature this feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during express close operation. If an ob- struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc- tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and ...

  • Page 256

    Sunroof maintenance use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. Ignition off operation the power sunroof switches remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The tim...

  • Page 257

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

  • Page 258

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

  • Page 259

    Closing power shade — manual mode to close the shade, press and hold the switch in the forward position. Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the shade will remain in a partially closed condition until the switch is pushed and held forward again. Pinch protect feature this feature wi...

  • Page 260

    Sunroof maintenance use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. Ignition off operation the power sunroof switches can be programmed to remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Refer to “elec- tronic vehicle inform...

  • Page 261

    Caution! Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your new vehicle limited warranty. The front power outlet is located in...

  • Page 262

    In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power outlet located in the storage area of the center console. The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo area. Center console outlet rear power outlet 260 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 263

    Note: the rear power outlet can be switched to “battery” powered all the time by switching the power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse in the fuse panel. Power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse power outlet fuse locations 1 — m7 fuse 20 a yellow power outlet right rear quarter panel 2 — m6 fus...

  • Page 264

    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 265

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

  • Page 266

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

  • Page 267

    Cupholders there are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the center console. There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest. Front cupholder location rear cupholders 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 265.

  • Page 268

    Storage glove compartment the glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove box door. Glove compartment opened glove compartment 266 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 269

    Door storage large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy access. Center console the center console contains both an upper and a lower storage area. Door panel storage storage compartment 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 267.

  • Page 270

    To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on the small latch located on the lid. Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the lower storage compartment. Storage compartment latches lower storage compartment 268 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 271

    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 272

    To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Cargo storage bins there are four removable storage bins located in the rear cargo area. There are two storage bins located on either side of the cargo area. Three-press switch rear storage b...

  • Page 273

    Two additional storage bins are located under the load floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor and attach the tether hook (attached to the bottom of the load floor) to the liftgate opening. Tether strap lower storage bins 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 271.

  • Page 274

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

  • Page 275

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

  • Page 276

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

  • Page 277

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

  • Page 278

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

  • Page 279

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

  • Page 280

    Caution! • to prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, do not carry any loads on the roof rack without the crossbars installed. The load should be secured and placed on top of the crossbars, not directly on the roof. If it is necessary to place the load on the roof, place a blanket or some other ...

  • Page 281: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 䡵 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 䡵 instrument cluster descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 285 䡵 electronic vehicle information center (evic) . . 295 ▫ electronic ...

  • Page 282

    ▫ turn menu off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 ▫ tire psi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 ▫ keyless enter-n-go display — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 ▫ compass / temperature display . . . . . . . . . 320 ▫ customer-program...

  • Page 283

    ▫ uconnect™ multimedia (satellite radio) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 ▫ operating instructions (uconnect™ phone) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 䡵 ipod威/usb/mp3 control — if equipped . . . . . 356 ▫ connecting the ipod威 or external u...

  • Page 284

    ▫ replacing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 ▫ headphones operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 ▫ controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 ▫ replacing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 ▫ unwired威 stereo headphone lifetime limited war...

  • Page 285

    Instrument panel features 1 — air outlet 6 — lower switch bank 11 — hood release 2 — instrument cluster 7 — hazard switch 12 — fuel door release 3 — radio 8 — storage bin 13 — headlight switch 4 — glove compartment 9 — esc button 14 — dimmer control 5 — climate controls 10 — ignition switch 4 unders...

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    Instrument cluster 284 understanding your instrument panel.

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    Instrument cluster descriptions 1. Tachometer indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm x 1000). 2. Air bag warning light this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to the on/run position. If the light is either not on d...

  • Page 288

    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 289

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

  • Page 290

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

  • Page 291

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

  • Page 292

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

  • Page 293

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

  • Page 294

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

  • Page 295

    19. Fuel gauge the pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the on/run position. 20. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) white telltale area this area will display the evic reconfigurable white telltales. For further information, refer to “electronic v...

  • Page 296

    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 ...

  • Page 297

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

  • Page 298

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

  • Page 299

    Back button press the back button to scroll back to a previous menu or sub-menu. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) displays the evic display consists of three sections: 1. The top line where compass direction, odometer line and outside temperature are displayed. 2. The main display area w...

  • Page 300

    Of this message type are ⬙turn signal on⬙ (if a turn signal is left on) and ⬙lights on⬙ (if driver leaves the vehicle). • unstored messages until run these messages deal primarily with the remote start feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition is in the run state. Examples of this m...

  • Page 301

    • keyfob battery low • liftglass open • left front turn signal lamp out • right front turn signal lamp out • left rear turn signal lamp out • right rear turn signal lamp out • low tire pressure • esc system off • service blind spot system • blind spot detection unavailable • blind spot system off • ...

  • Page 302

    • acc cancelled — to disable the acc system. Refer to “adaptive cruise control (acc)” in “understanding the features of your vehicle” (if equipped). • sensed vehicle indicator — the system detects a slower moving vehicle in the same lane. Refer to “adaptive cruise control (acc)” in “understanding th...

  • Page 303

    That limits functionality. Refer to “adaptive cruise control (acc)” in “understanding the features of your vehicle” (if equipped). • acc/fcw unavailable service radar sensor — if the acc system turns off due to an internal system fault that requires service from an authorized dealer. Refer to “adapt...

  • Page 304

    • memory 1 profile set • memory 2 profile set • memory system unavailable — not in park • memory system unavailable — seatbelt buckled • memory 1 profile recall • memory 2 profile recall • press brake pedal and push button to start • wrong key • damaged key • key not programmed • function currently ...

  • Page 305

    • for 4x4 high slow below 5 mph or 8 kph put trans in n press 4 low • terrain system settings not available • raising vehicle ride height (with icon) • lowering vehicle ride height (with icon) • normal vehicle ride height — this message is dis- played (for 5 seconds) when the vehicle has achieved th...

  • Page 306

    • reduce speed to maintain selected ride height — this message is displayed in advance warning to the driver that the vehicle will be moved to the next lower preset position unless the speed is reduced. • selected ride height not permitted — the vehicle speed is too high to enter one of the preset l...

  • Page 307

    • electronic speed control on this light will turn on when the electronic speed control is on. For further information, refer to “electronic speed control” in “under- standing the features of your vehicle.” • electronic speed control set this light will turn on when the electronic speed control is s...

  • Page 308

    Note: • even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under these conditions there will be a substantial increase in steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during parking maneuvers. • if the condition persists, see your a...

  • Page 309

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

  • Page 310

    • oil pressure warning light this telltale indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This...

  • Page 311

    Required. You may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing. • engine temperature warning light this light warns of an overheated engine condi- tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- proaches h, this indicator will illuminate and...

  • Page 312

    Warning! If the transmission temperature warning light is illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle, in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire. Engine oil change indicator system oil change due your v...

  • Page 313

    Vehicles not equipped with keyless enter-n-go 1. Turn the ignition switch to the on/run position (do not start the engine.) 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 ...

  • Page 314

    (mds) (if equipped) allows the engine to operate on four cylinders, or if you are driving in a fuel efficient manner. This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy. Distance to empty (...

  • Page 315

    Vehicle speed press and release the up or down button until “vehicle speed” displays highlighted in the evic and press the select button. Press the select button to display the current speed in mph or km/h. Pressing the select button a second time will toggle the unit of measure between mph or km/h....

  • Page 316

    Elapsed time shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ignition switch is in the acc position. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the on or start position. To reset the display reset will only occur while a resettable function is being displayed. Pr...

  • Page 317

    This light will illuminate when the sport mode is selected. This mode provides performance based tuning with improved handling through an electronic controlled dampening system. This system reduces body roll and pitch in many driving situations including cornering, acceleration and braking. For furt...

  • Page 318

    • the time will continue to display until the select button is pressed. • pressing the select button will clear the current run time and display the vehicle’s best 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) time. • to clear the vehicle’s best 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) time, press and hold the select button for five seconds....

  • Page 319

    • dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) in less then 30 seconds. • the time and speed will continue to display until the select button is pressed. • pressing the select button will clear the current run and display the vehicle’s best 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) run. • to clea...

  • Page 320

    Vehicle info (customer information features) press and release the up or down button until “vehicle info” displays in the evic and press the select button. Press the up and down button to scroll through the available information displays, then press select to display any one of the following choices...

  • Page 321

    Tire psi press and release the up or down button until “tire psi” displays highlighted in the evic and press the select button. Press and release the up/down but- tons until one of the following system status messages displays in the evic: • system ok • system warnings displayed (will display all cu...

  • Page 322

    • your system can be set to display pressure units in psi, kpa, or bar. Keyless enter-n-go display — if equipped when the engine start/stop button is pressed to change ignition switch positions, the keyless enter-n-go icon momentarily appears in the lower right corner of the evic display showing the...

  • Page 323

    Note: a good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free from large metallic objects such as buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, etc. Compass variance compass variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. To compensate for the differenc...

  • Page 324

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

  • Page 325

    Customer-programmable features (system setup) personal settings allows you to set and recall features when the transmission is in park. If the transmission is out of park or the vehicle begins moving, a warning message setup not available, is followed in three seconds by, vehicle not in park. Press ...

  • Page 326

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

  • Page 327

    Make your selection, press and release the select button a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated. Refer to “driver memory seat” in “understanding the fea- tures of your vehicle.” remote start ...

  • Page 328

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

  • Page 329

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

  • Page 330

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

  • Page 331

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

  • Page 332

    Forward collision warning the forward collision warning (fcw) feature can be can be set to far, set to near or turned off. The default status of fcw is the far setting. This means the system will warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away. This gives ...

  • Page 333

    Calibrate compass refer to “compass display” for more information. Compass variance refer to “compass display” for more information. Media center 730n/430/430n (rhr/rer/rbz/ rhb) cd/dvd/hdd/nav — if equipped note: the sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate. Refer to yo...

  • Page 334

    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 335

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

  • Page 336

    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 337

    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 338

    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 339

    Time button press this button to change the display from a large cd playing time display to a small cd playing time display. Rw/ff press and hold the ff (fast forward) 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) bu...

  • Page 340

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

  • Page 341

    Rates (vbr) are also supported. The majority of mp3 files use a 44.1 khz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or vbr bit rate. Mpeg 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 l...

  • Page 342

    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 343

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

  • Page 344

    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 345

    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 346

    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 347

    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 348

    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 349

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

  • Page 350

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

  • Page 351

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

  • Page 352

    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. 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 ...

  • Page 353

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

  • Page 354

    Time button (auxiliary mode) press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when the ignition is off). Uconnect™ multimedia (satellite radio) — if equipped satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide c...

  • Page 355

    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 356

    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 357

    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 358

    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 the uconnect™ user manual located on the dvd for further details. Ipod 姞 /usb/mp3 control — if...

  • Page 359

    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. Note: the center console will have a position where the ipod 威 or consumer electron...

  • Page 360

    Note: if the audio device battery is completely dis- charged, it may not communicate with the ipod 威/usb/ mp3 control system until a minimum charge is attained. Leaving the audio device connected to the ipod 威/usb/ mp3 control system may charge it to the required level. Using this feature by using i...

  • Page 361

    • turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while playing a track, skips to the next track or press the vr button and say ⬙next track⬙. • turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one click, will jump to the previous track in the list or press the vr button and say ⬙previous track⬙ • jump backwar...

  • Page 362

    Scan button again. During scan mode, pressing the seek and seek >> buttons will select the previ- ous and next tracks. • rnd button (available on sales code res radio only): pressing this button toggles between shuffle on and shuffle off modes for the ipod 威 or external usb device, or press the vr b...

  • Page 363

    • preset 2 – artists • preset 3 – albums • preset 4 – genres • preset 5 – audiobooks • preset 6 – podcasts • pressing a preset button will display the current list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line. • to exit list mode without selecting a track, press the same preset...

  • Page 364

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

  • Page 365

    Previous track use the seek down button, or press the vr button on the radio and say “previous track” to jump to the previous track music on your cellular phone. Browse browsing is not available on a btsa device. Only the current song that is playing will display info. Uconnect™ multimedia video ent...

  • Page 366

    Single video screen note: typically there are two different ways to operate the features of the video entertainment system (ves)™. • the remote control • the touch-screen radio (if equipped) play a dvd 1. Press the open/close or load hard-key on the radio faceplate (touch-screen). Or press the load ...

  • Page 367

    Note: the ves™ system will retain the last setting when turned off. Using the touch-screen radio controls 1. Press the menu hard-key on the radio faceplate. 2. Touch the rear ves soft-key to display the rear ves controls. If a channel list appears on the right side of the screen, touch the hide list...

  • Page 368

    3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then the disc soft-key in the media column. To exit touch the back arrow soft-key at the top left of the screen. Note: the “1” and “2” soft-keys are displayed for the headphone channels. Touch 1 or 2 based on which channel you want to change, select the new mode from the ...

  • Page 369

    Note: • to view a dvd on the radio press the radio/media hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the disc tab soft-key and then the view video soft-key. • viewing a dvd on the touch-screen radio screen is not available in all states/provinces, and the vehicle must be stopped, and the shift leve...

  • Page 370

    When connecting an external source to the aux input, be sure to follow the standard color coding for the ves™ jacks: note: certain high-end video games, such as playsta- tion3 and xbox360 will exceed the power limit of the vehicle’s power inverter. Refer to the power inverter section in your vehicle...

  • Page 371

    Using the touch-screen radio controls 1. Press the menu hard-key on the radio faceplate. 2. Touch the rear ves soft-key to display the rear ves controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the hide list soft-key to display the rear ves controls screen. 3. Touch the 1 or 2 based on the headphone c...

  • Page 372

    Listen to an audio source on channel 2 while a video is playing on channel 1 ensure the remote control and headphone switch is on channel 2. Using the remote control 1. Press the mode button on the remote control and the mode select screen will display, unless a video is playing then only a small ba...

  • Page 373

    Using the touch-screen radio controls 1. Press the menu hard-key on the radio faceplate. 2. Touch the rear ves soft-key to display the rear ves controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the hide list soft-key to display the rear ves controls screen. 3. To listen to an audio source on channel 2...

  • Page 374

    Important notes for single video screen system • ves™ is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio simultaneously. • in split screen mode the left side equates to channel 1 and right side equates to channel 2. • if a video source is selected on channel 1, then channel 2 is for audio only. Select...

  • Page 375

    Note: • channel/screen 1 select mode information is shown on the left side of the screen. • channel/screen 2 select mode information is shown on the right side of the screen. Using the touch-screen radio controls 1. Press the menu hard-key on the radio faceplate. 2. Touch the rear ves soft-key to di...

  • Page 376

    3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key based on the channel you want to change and then the disc soft-key in the media column. To exit touch the back arrow at the top left of the screen. Note: • to view a dvd on the radio press the radio/media hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the disc tab soft-key...

  • Page 377

    Controls and indicators 1. Power – turns the screen and wireless headphone transmitter for the selected channel on or off. To hear audio while the screen is closed, press the power button to turn the headphone transmitter on. 2. Channel selector indicators – when a button is pressed, the currently a...

  • Page 378

    10. Prog up/down – when listening to a radio mode, pressing prog up selects the next preset and pressing prog down selects the previous preset stored in the radio. When listening to compressed audio on a data disc, prog up selects the next directory and prog down selects the previous directory. When...

  • Page 379

    19. 䉱 / next – in radio modes, press to select to the next station. In disc modes, press to advance to the next audio track or video chapter. In menu modes, use to navigate in the menu. Remote control storage the video screen(s) come with a built in storage compart- ment for the remote control which...

  • Page 380

    Locking the remote control all remote control functionality can be disabled as a parental control feature. • to disable the remote control from making any changes, press the video lock button add follow the radio’s instructions (select menu, rear ves, lock). If the vehicle is not equipped with a dvd...

  • Page 381

    Controls the headphone power indicator and controls are located on the right ear cup. Note: the rear video system must be turned on before sound can be heard from the headphones. To conserve battery life, the headphones will automatically turn off approximately three minutes after the rear video sys...

  • Page 382

    3. If the video screen is displaying a video source (such as a dvd video), pressing status shows the status on a popup banner at the bottom of the screen. Pressing the mode button will advance to the next mode. When the mode is in an audio only source (such as fm), the mode selection menu appears on...

  • Page 383

    How long does the coverage last? This warranty lasts as long as you own the product. What does this warranty cover? Except as specified below, this warranty covers any product that in normal use is defective in workmanship or materials. What does this warranty not cover? This warranty does not cover...

  • Page 384

    You may register your unwired 威 wireless headphones online at www.Unwiredtechnology.Com or by phone at 1-888-293-3332. System information shared modes this allows the ves™ to output radio sources to the headphones and the radio to output ves™ sources to the vehicle speakers. When the radio and ves™ ...

  • Page 385

    Information mode display 1. Channel 1 mode 2. Channel 1 shared status 3. Channel 1 audio only/mute 4. Channel 2 mode 5. Channel 2 shared status 6. Channel 2 audio only/mute 7. Channel 1 enter button action 8. Channel 2 enter button action 9. Clock 10. Video lock 11. Not available / error 12. Disc ch...

  • Page 386

    Numeric keypad menu when the display for either channel 1 or channel 2 shows direct tune, pressing the remote control’s enter button activates a numeric keypad menu. This screen makes it easy to enter a specific tuner frequency, satellite channel, or track number. To enter the desired digit: 1. Pres...

  • Page 387

    Station list menu when listening to satellite audio, pressing the remote control’s menu button displays a list of all available channels. Navigate this list using the remote control’s navigation buttons ( 䉱, 䉲) to find the desired station, press the remote control’s enter button to tune to that stat...

  • Page 388

    Display settings when watching a video source (dvd video with the disc in play mode, aux video, sirius backseat tv™, etc.), pressing the remote control’s setup button activates the display settings menu. These settings control the appear- ance of the video on the screen. The factory default settings...

  • Page 389

    • close the video screen. • to change the current audio mode, press the remote control’s mode button. This will automatically select the next available audio mode without using the mode select menu. • when the screen is reopened, the video screen will automatically turn back on and show the appropri...

  • Page 390

    Dvd audio support when a dvd-audio disc is inserted in the ves™ dvd player, the dvd-audio title on the disc is played by default (most dvd-audio discs also have a video title, but the video title is ignored). All multi-channel program material is automatically mixed down to two channels, which may r...

  • Page 391

    • mixed media recordable dvd formats will only play the video_ts portion of the disc. If you are still having trouble writing a disc that is playable in the ves™ dvd player, check with the disc recording software publisher for more information about burning playable discs. The recommended method for...

  • Page 392

    Between 64 and 192kbps. Variable bit rates are also supported. For both formats, the recommended sample rate is either 44.1khz or 48khz. • to change the current file, use the remote control’s or dvd player’s 䉱 button to advance to the next file, or the 䉲 button to return to the start of the current ...

  • Page 393

    Display other language setup all of the language settings have a special ⬙other⬙ setting to accommodate languages other than japanese or eng- lish. These languages are selected using a special four- digit code. To enter a new language code, activate the dvd setup menu and follow these additional ins...

  • Page 394

    • when the entire four-digit code is entered, press the remote control’s enter button. If the language code is not valid, the numbers all change back to ⬙*⬙. If the digits are visible after this step, then the language code is valid. Here is an abbreviated list of language codes. For more language c...

  • Page 395

    To set the password, activate the dvd setup menu and follow these additional instructions: • using the remote control left and right cursor but- tons, select the rating tab. • highlight ⬙change password⬙, and then press the remote control’s enter button. • enter the current password. Select a digit,...

  • Page 396

    • after the four-digit password is entered, press the remote control’s enter button to accept the change. To set the rating, activate the dvd setup menu and follow these additional instructions: • using the remote control’s left and right cursor buttons, select the rating tab. • highlight ⬙change ra...

  • Page 397

    • using the remote control’s up and down cursor buttons, select the new rating level, and then press the remote control’s enter button to accept the change. Product agreement this product incorporates copyright protection technol- ogy that is protected by u.S. Patents and other intellec- tual proper...

  • Page 398

    The 12 channel class d greenedge high efficiency amplifier is governed by a high voltage tracking power supply and drives a 7.3-channel playback architecture. The harman kardon audio system offers the ability to choose logic 7 surround sound for any audio source. The greenedge high-efficiency speake...

  • Page 399

    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 400

    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 401

    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 402

    The atc system automatically maintains the interior comfort level desired by the driver and passenger. 1. A/c button press and release to change the current air conditioning (a/c) setting, the indicator illuminates when a/c is on. Performing this function will cause the atc to switch into manual mod...

  • Page 403

    6. Right front seat occupant temperature display this display shows the temperature setting for the right front seat occupant. 7. Front defrost button press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when on. Performing this function will cause the atc to switch into manual...

  • Page 404

    13. Mode control button press and release to select between modes (panel, bi- level, floor, mix). Performing this function will cause the atc to switch into manual mode. 14. Sync button press and release to control the temperature setting for both zones from the driver temperature control. 15. Drive...

  • Page 405

    • the temperature can be displayed in u.S. Or metric units by selecting the us/m customer-programmable feature. Refer to the “electronic vehicle information center (evic) — customer-programmable features (setup)” in this section of the manual. To provide you with maximum comfort in the automatic mod...

  • Page 406

    Panel mode air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction. There is a shut off wheel loca...

  • Page 407

    Air conditioning (a/c) the air conditioning (a/c) button allows the operator to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning system. When in a/c mode and the atc is set to a cool temperature, dehumidified air flows through the air outlets. If economy mode is desired, press the a/c button to ...

  • Page 408

    Note: in cold weather, use of recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation mode is not allowed in the floor/defrost mix and defrost modes to improve window clearing operation. Recirculation will be disabled automatically if these modes are selected. Operating tips windo...

  • Page 409

    Summer operation note: in some cases during high temperature trailer tow operation the air conditioning system performance may be reduced. This is to help protect the engine from overheating during the high load condition. Your air conditioning system is also equipped with an automatic recirculation...

  • Page 410

    Operating tips chart 408 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 411: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 ▫ keyless enter-n-go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 ▫ normal starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 ▫ extreme cold w...

  • Page 412

    ▫ description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 ▫ active dampening system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 䡵 driving through water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432 ▫ flowing/rising water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432 䡵 power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 413

    ▫ compact spare tire – if equipped . . . . . . . . 460 ▫ full size spare – if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 461 ▫ limited-use spare – if equipped . . . . . . . . . 461 ▫ tire spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462 ▫ tread wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 ▫...

  • Page 414

    䡵 trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484 ▫ common towing definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . 484 ▫ trailer hitch classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487 ▫ trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) . . . . . . . . 488 ▫ trailer and tongue weight . . . ...

  • Page 415

    Starting procedures before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. Warning! • when leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your ve...

  • Page 416

    Caution! (continued) • shift into or out of reverse only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • do not shift from reverse, park, or neutral into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is fir...

  • Page 417

    Installing and removing the engine start/stop button installing the button 1. Remove the key fob from the ignition switch. 2. Insert the engine start/stop button into the ignition switch with the lettering facing up and readable. 3. Press firmly on the center of the button to secure it into position...

  • Page 418

    To turn off the engine using engine start/stop button 1. Place the shift lever in park, then press and release the engine start/stop button. 2. The ignition switch will return to the off position. 3. If the shift lever is not in park, the engine start/ stop button must be held for two seconds and ve...

  • Page 419

    • press the engine start/stop button a second time to change the ignition switch to the run position (evic displays “ignition mode run”), • press the engine start/stop button a third time to return the ignition switch to the off position (evic displays “ignition mode off”). Extreme cold weather (bel...

  • Page 420

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

  • Page 421

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

  • Page 422

    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 key fob. On...

  • Page 423

    The electronically-controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilomete...

  • Page 424

    When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in park, otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of park. As an added precau- tion, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away fro...

  • Page 425

    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 key fob. On...

  • Page 426

    Caution! • before moving the shift lever out of park, you must turn the ignition switch from the lock/off position to the on/run position, and also press the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift lever could result. • do not race the engine when shifting from park or neutral into another gear ...

  • Page 427

    Warning! Do not coast in neutral and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Caution! Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any oth...

  • Page 428

    Sport this mode alters the transmission’s automatic shift schedule for sportier driving. Upshift speeds are in- creased to make full use of available engine power. Sport mode is activated using the rotary switch on the center console. Refer to “selec-track” in “starting and operating” for further in...

  • Page 429

    Note: even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur. If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer service is required...

  • Page 430

    Operation when the shift lever is in the drive position, the transmission will operate automatically, shifting between the five available gears. To engage autostick 威, simply tap the shift lever to the right or left (+/-) while in the drive position, or tap one of the steering wheel-mounted shift pa...

  • Page 431

    • avoid using speed control when autostick威 is en- gaged. • transmission shifting will be more noticeable when autostick 威 is engaged. To disengage autostick 威 mode, hold the shift lever to the right or press and hold the (+) shift paddle until “d” is once again displayed in the instrument cluster. ...

  • Page 432

    Selec-track™ consists of the following positions: • sport – dry weather, on-road calibration. Performance based tuning that provides a rear wheel drive feel but with improved handling and acceleration over a two- wheel drive vehicle. The customer has the option of going to partial esc. The active su...

  • Page 433

    The customer has the option of going to full off with no interaction from the esc system. The active suspen- sion system will be in full firm mode. A green flag will light up in the instrument cluster. This feature will reset to auto on an ignition cycle. • tow – use this mode for towing. Vehicle su...

  • Page 434

    Driving through water driving through water more than a few inches/ centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. Caution! • due to lower ground clearance, driving your ve- hicle up steep driveways, approach ramps or near parking blocks may cause da...

  • Page 435

    Shallow standing water although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water, consider the following caution and warning before doing so. Caution! • always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it. Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the...

  • Page 436

    Warning! • driving through standing water limits your vehi- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through standing water. • driving through standing water limits your vehi- cle’s braking capabilities, which increases stop- ping distances. Therefore, after driving thr...

  • Page 437

    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 438

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

  • Page 439

    When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. Apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in park, otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the s...

  • Page 440

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

  • Page 441

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

  • Page 442

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

  • Page 443

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

  • Page 444

    Light” also flashes when the tcs is active. If the “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. Warning! The electronic...

  • Page 445

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

  • Page 446

    “electronic vehicle information center (evic)” in “un- derstanding your instrument panel” for further informa- tion. To turn esc on again, momentarily press the “esc off” switch. Note: the ⬙esc off⬙ message will display and the audible chime will sound when the shift lever is moved into the park pos...

  • Page 447

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

  • Page 448

    Speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected. The “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” (lo- cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the esc system becomes act...

  • Page 449

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

  • Page 450

    Compact spare tires have the letter “t” or “s” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- ample: t145/80d18 103m. • high flotation tire sizing is based on u.S. Design standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 r15 lt. Tire sizing chart...

  • Page 451

    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 452

    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 453

    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 454

    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 this placard tells you important information about the: ...

  • Page 455

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

  • Page 456

    Available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs [295 kg]). 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in ste...

  • Page 457

    5 starting and operating 455.

  • Page 458

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

  • Page 459

    Ride comfort and vehicle stability proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride. Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect the stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish response or over responsiveness in t...

  • Page 460

    Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with temperature changes. Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kpa) per 12°f (7°c) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especiall...

  • Page 461

    Radial-ply tires warning! Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly. The instability could cause a collision. Al- ways use radial tires in sets of four. Never combine them with other types of tires. Cuts and punctures in radial tire...

  • Page 462

    Compact spare tire – if equipped the compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on the tire and loading information placard located on the driver’s side door opening or on the sidewall ...

  • Page 463

    Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire. Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given time warning! Compact spares are for temporary e...

  • Page 464

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

  • Page 465

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

  • Page 466

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

  • Page 467

    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 468

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

  • Page 469

    Tire pressure monitor system (tpms) the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recommended cold tire pressure. The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (7 kpa) for every 12°f (6.5°c). This means that when the outside...

  • Page 470

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

  • Page 471

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

  • Page 472

    • various tire pressure monitoring system messages, which display in the electronic vehicle information center (evic), and a graphic displaying tire pressures • tire pressure monitoring telltale light tire pressure monitoring low pressure warnings the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will ill...

  • Page 473

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

  • Page 474

    Message will not be present, and a pressure value will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by any of the following: 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the tpm sensors. 2. Installing some form of aftermarket w...

  • Page 475

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

  • Page 476

    Fuel requirements 6.4l engine the 6.4l engine is designed to meet all emissions regulations and provide excel- lent fuel economy and performance when using high-quality premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher. Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engi...

  • Page 477

    Winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions. Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in your vehicle. Caution! Do not use gasolines containing methanol or e-85 ethanol. Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability problems and may damage critical fuel system components. ...

  • Page 478

    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 advantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number wi...

  • Page 479

    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 480

    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/trunk closed when driving yo...

  • Page 481

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

  • Page 482

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

  • Page 483

    4. Remove the storage bin. 5. Pull the release cable. Loose fuel filler cap message if the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a loose gascap indicator will display in the evic telltale display area. Refer to “electronic vehicle i...

  • Page 484

    This label contains the month and year of manufacture, gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), gross axle weight rating (gawr) front and rear, and vehicle identification number (vin). A month-day-hour (mdh) number is included on this label and indicates the month, day, and hour of manufacture. The bar c...

  • Page 485

    Tire size the tire size on the label represents the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size. Rim size this is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size listed. Inflation pressure this is the cold tire inflation pressure for yo...

  • Page 486

    Improper weight distributions can have an adverse affect on the way your vehicle steers and handles, and the way the brakes operate. Caution! Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the gvwr or the maximum front and rear gawr. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way yo...

  • Page 487

    Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) the gvwr is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the gvwr. Gross trailer weight (gtw) the gtw is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of ...

  • Page 488

    Frontal area the frontal area is the maximum height and maximum width of the front of a trailer. Weight-carrying hitch a weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the vehicle. These kind of hitches a...

  • Page 489

    Trailer hitch classification the following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Refer to the trailer towing weights (maximum ...

  • Page 490

    Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) the following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ transmission gcwr (gross combined wt. Rating) frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Trailer tongue wt. (see note) 6.4l automatic...

  • Page 491

    Consider the following items when computing the weight on the front/rear axles 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. • the weight of the driver and all passengers. Note: remember that everything put...

  • Page 492

    Caution! (continued) • 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. This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. Warning! Improper towing can lead to an injury acci...

  • Page 493

    Warning! (continued) • vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle transmission in park. Always, block or ⴖchockⴖ the trailer wheels. • gcwr must not be exceeded. • total weight must be distributed between the ...

  • Page 494

    Towing requirements – trailer brakes − do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury. − an electronically actuated trailer brake controller is required when towing a trailer w...

  • Page 495

    Towing tips note: to provide optimum towing performance and to protect transmission components always select trailer tow mode when towing a trailer. Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic. Automatic transmission the drive r...

  • Page 496

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

  • Page 497: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 496 䡵 if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 496 䡵 jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 497 ▫ run flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 497 䡵 jump-star...

  • Page 498

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

  • Page 499

    • you can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system. Caution! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage ...

  • Page 500

    Warning! Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) if the “tire pressure monitoring telltale light” is illuminated. Vehicle handling and braking may be reduced. You could have a collision and be severely or fatally injured. Note: the “run flat” feature eliminates the need for a spare tire and jack. This vehicl...

  • Page 501

    Preparations for jump-start the battery in your vehicle is located under the passen- ger’s front seat. There are remote locations located under the hood to assist in jump-starting. Warning! • take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition...

  • Page 502

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

  • Page 503

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

  • Page 504

    Emergency tow hooks — if equipped if your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the vehicle. The rear hook will be located on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Note: for off-road recovery, it is recommended to use both of the front tow hook...

  • Page 505

    4. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully remove the shift lever override access cover, located on the bottom of the cupholder. 5. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 6. Using the screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the shift lock lever down. 7. Move the shift lever ...

  • Page 507: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment — 6.4l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507 䡵 onboard diagnostic system – obd ii . . . . . . . 508 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . 508 䡵 emissions inspection and maintenance programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 508

    ▫ brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 ▫ front/rear axle fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 532 ▫ transfer case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534 ▫ appearance care and protection from corrosion ...

  • Page 509

    Engine compartment — 6.4l 1 — totally integrated power module (fuses) 6 — air cleaner filter 2 — engine oil dipstick 7 — power steering fluid reservoir 3 — engine oil fill 8 — coolant pressure cap (radiator) 4 — brake fluid reservoir 9 — engine coolant reservoir 5 — washer fluid reservoir 7 maintain...

  • Page 510

    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 511

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

  • Page 512

    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 513

    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 514

    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 515

    Change engine oil the oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to “maintenance schedule” for further information. Note: under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months, whichev...

  • Page 516

    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 0w-40 engine oil is preferred for use in all operating temperatures. The engine oil filler cap also shows the reco...

  • Page 517

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

  • Page 518

    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. 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 ...

  • Page 519

    Warning! (continued) • batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery. • do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal in...

  • Page 520

    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 521

    When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant, such as mopar 威 lock cyli...

  • Page 522

    Rear wiper blade removal/installation 1. Lift the pivot cap on the rear wiper arm upward, this will allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the liftgate glass. Note: the rear wiper arm cannot be raised fully upward unless the pivot cap is raised first. 2. Lift the rear wiper arm upward to rai...

  • Page 523

    4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press the wiper blade until it snaps into place. 5. Lower the wiper blade and snap the pivot cap into place. Adding washer fluid on vehicles equipped with a electronic vehicle informa- tion cente...

  • Page 524

    To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers. Warning! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flamma...

  • Page 525

    Caution! The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effective- ness of the catalyst as an emissions control device and may seriously reduce engine performance and cause serious damage to the engine. Under normal operating conditions, the catalyti...

  • Page 526

    Warning! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn. Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact anything that can burn. In unusual situati...

  • Page 527

    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 eng...

  • Page 528

    Cooling system – drain, flush, and refill if the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly dispose of the old engine coolant...

  • Page 529

    Adding coolant your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance intervals. This engine coolant (antifreeze) can be used up to 5 years or 102,000 miles (170 000 km) before replace- ment. To prevent reducing this extended maintenance period, it ...

  • Page 530

    Cooling system pressure cap the cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant recovery bottle. The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign mat...

  • Page 531

    Engine off and cold, the level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in the bottle should be between the ranges indicated on the bottle. The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacin...

  • Page 532

    • maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at 50% hoat engine coolant (antifreeze) (minimum) and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your engine which contains aluminum components. • make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obs...

  • Page 533

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

  • Page 534

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

  • Page 535

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

  • Page 536

    Automatic transmission selection of lubricant it is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- mance. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended trans- mission fluid. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintaining your vehicl...

  • Page 537

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

  • Page 538

    The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle. What causes corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. The most common causes are: • road...

  • Page 539

    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 540

    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 541

    Interior care use mopar 威 total clean or equivalent to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp cloth, a damp cloth with mopar 威 total clean or equiva- lent, then mopar 威 spot & stain remover or equivalent if absolutely necessary. Do not use harsh c...

  • Page 542

    When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror. Cleaning plastic instrument cluster lenses the lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care must be...

  • Page 543

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description j01 40 amp green air suspension j02 30 amp pink power liftgate module cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description j03 30 amp pink trailer tow j04 25 amp natural driver door node j05 25 amp natural passenger door node j06 40 amp green antilock brakes pump/s...

  • Page 544

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description j10 30 amp pink headlamp wash relay contact j11 30 amp pink drive train control module j12 30 amp pink rear defroster j13 60 amp yellow main ignition off draw (iod) j14 20 amp blue trailer tow lamps/ park lamps j15 40 amp green front cabin fan/ blower j17 ...

  • Page 545

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m2 20 amp yellow electronic limit slip differential/air suspension m3 20 amp yellow liftgate/headrest m5 25 amp natural 115v ac power inverter m6 20 amp yellow cigar lighter m7 20 amp yellow power outlet #2 (switchable) m8 20 amp yellow front heated seat &...

  • Page 546

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m16 10 amp red occupant restraint controller m18 15 amp blue stop lamp m19 25 amp natural automatic shutdown 1 and 2 m20 15 amp blue instrument cluster m21 20 amp yellow automatic shutdown 3 m22 10 amp red horns (low/high) – right m23 10 amp red horns (low...

  • Page 547

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m31 20 amp yellow backup lamps m32 10 amp red occupant restraint controller m33 10 amp red powertrain controller/ transmission controller m34 10 amp red park assist module/ climate control system module/infra red sensor/compass module m35 15 amp blue left ...

  • Page 548

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

  • Page 549

    Exterior lights bulb type backup lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157k front park/turn lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3757a front fog lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9145 front side marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W5w headlam...

  • Page 550

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

  • Page 551

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

  • Page 552

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

  • Page 553

    8. Continue removing the trim. 9. Disconnect the two trim panel lights. 10. Tail lamps are now visible. Rotate socket(s) counter clockwise. 11. Remove/replace bulb(s). 12. Reinstall the socket(s) 13. Reverse process to reinstall the liftgate trim. Center high-mounted stop lamp (chmsl) the center hig...

  • Page 554

    Rear license lamp 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the license lamp lens. 2. Pull bulb from socket. 3. Replace bulb. 4. Reinstall lens. Fluid capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) 25 gallons 94 liters engine oil with filter 6.4 liter engine (sae 0w-4...

  • Page 555

    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 (hybrid organic additive technology) or equivalent. Engine oil for best performance and maximum protection under all types of operat- in...

  • Page 556

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

  • Page 557: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 maintenance schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556 ▫ required maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . 558 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s.

  • Page 558

    Maintenance schedules 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 conditio...

  • Page 559

    Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “electronic vehicle information center...

  • Page 560

    Once a month • check 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 the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and power steering and add as needed. • check all lights and other electrical items...

  • Page 561

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

  • Page 562

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

  • Page 563

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

  • Page 564

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

  • Page 565

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

  • Page 566

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

  • Page 567

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

  • Page 568

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

  • Page 569

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

  • Page 570

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

  • Page 571

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

  • Page 572

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

  • Page 573

    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 575: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575 ▫ prepare for the appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 575 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575 ▫ be reasonable with r...

  • Page 576

    䡵 publication order forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 579 䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 581 ▫ treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 581 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5...

  • Page 577

    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 578

    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 579

    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 580

    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 581

    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 582

    • 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 583

    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 584

    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 585: Index

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  • Page 586

    Adaptive cruise control (acc) (cruise control) . . 199 adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 527 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478 additives, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476 air conditioner maintenance . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 587

    Auxiliary power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 b-pillar location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452 battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516 keyless transmitter replacement (rke) . . . . . 25 belts, seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 588

    Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481 chart, tire sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 check engine light (malfunction indicator light) . . 509 checking your vehicle for safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 checks, safety . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 589

    Cruise control (speed control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 customer assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575 data recorder, event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 daytime running lights . . . . ....

  • Page 590

    Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507 air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515 break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 checking oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512 compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 591

    Flooded engine starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417 fluid capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 552 fluid leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 fluid level checks brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 coo...

  • Page 592

    Conserving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 gasoline, clean air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474 gasoline, reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474 gauges coolant temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 593

    Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,14 ignition key removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 illuminated entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 immobilizer (sentry key...

  • Page 594

    Liftgate window wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97,178 airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,73,78,95,285 anti-lock . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 595

    Traction control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97,178,548,550 vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 loading vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 596

    Mtbe/etbe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474 multi-function control lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 new vehicle break-in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 occupant restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47,71,75 occupant restraints (sedan) . . . . . ....

  • Page 597

    Personal settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 pets, transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 phone, cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 phone, hands-f...

  • Page 598

    Reclining front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 recorder, event data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 recreational towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 494 reformulated gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474 refrigerant . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 599

    Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 shoulder belt anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 untwisting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 600

    Speed control (cruise control) . . . . . . . . . . . 196,199 speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,413 automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 cold weather . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 601

    Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97,454,581 air pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 compact spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460 general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454 high speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 602

    Trailer weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488 transfer case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533 maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533 transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534 automatic . . . . . . ...

  • Page 603

    Warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578 washers, windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188,521 washing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536 water driving through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432 waxing and polishing . . . . . ...

  • Page 604

    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 605

    Chrysler group llc 12w k742-126-ab 2nd edition printed in u.S.A..