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Jeep 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT8 Owner's Manual

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    Chrysler group llc o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 20 14 gr and cher ok ee sr t8 14wk742-126-ac third edition printed in u.S.A. 2 0 1 4 grand cherokee srt8.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 4: Introduction

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

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    Introduction congratulations on selecting your new chrysler group llc vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and perform tasks t...

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    Read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- tions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. Note: after reviewing the owner information, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- ing and remain with the vehicle w...

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    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 universal use of existing seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two million a...

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    1 introduction 7.

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    Warnings and cautions this owners 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 owners manual, you may miss importan...

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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 collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right front body vin location 1 introduct...

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    Things to know before starting your vehicle contents 䡵 a word about your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ▫ keyless ignition node (kin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ▫ key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 ▫ ignition or accessory on message . . . . . . . . . .16 䡵 sentr...

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    ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 䡵 remote starting system — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 ▫ how to use remote start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 䡵 door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 ▫ power door locks...

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    ▫ seat belts and pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . .69 ▫ seat belt extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 ▫ supplemental restraint system (srs) — air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 ▫ advanced front air bag features . . . . . . . . . . .73 ▫ air bag depl...

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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 keyless ignition node (kin). Keyless enter-n-go™ feature this vehicle is equipped with the keyless enter-n-go™ feature, (refer to ⬙keyless enter-n-g...

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    Key fob the key fob also contains the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the key fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead. The emergency key is also for locking the glove bo...

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    Note: you can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinders with either side up. Ignition or accessory on message opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in acc or on (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind you to cycle the ignition to off. In addition to the chime,...

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

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    The system uses a key fob with a factory-mated remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter, a keyless ignition node (kin) and a rf receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only key fobs that are pro- grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system wil...

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

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

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    To arm the system follow these steps to arm the vehicle security alarm: 1. Remove the key from the ignition system (refer to ⬙starting procedures⬙ in ⬙starting and operating⬙ for further information). • for vehicles equipped with keyless enter-n-go™, make sure the vehicle ignition system is ⬙off⬙. •...

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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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    This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “mirrors” in “understanding the features of your vehicle” for fur- ther information. The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition is cy...

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    To unlock the doors and liftgate press and release the unlock button on the rke transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn ...

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    Flash lights with remote key this feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the rke transmit- ter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, refer to “uconnect® settings” in “understanding your instrument panel” fo...

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    Using the panic alarm to turn the panic alarm feature on or off, press and hold the panic button on the rke transmitter for at least one second and release. When the panic alarm is on, the headlights will turn on, the park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights wi...

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    • used batteries are harmful to the environment. You can dispose of them either in the correct containers as specified by law or by taking them to a dealership, which will deal with their disposal. • do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1. Rem...

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    3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip, located on the b...

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    Remote starting system — if equipped this system uses the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter to start the engine conve- niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a range of approximately 300 ft (91 m). Note: • the vehicle must be equipped with an automatic...

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

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    To enter remote start mode press and release the remote start button on the rke transmitter twice within five sec- onds. The parking lights will flash vehicle doors will lock, and the horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Once the vehicle has started, the engine will run for 15 minutes. Note: • if ...

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    To exit remote start mode and drive the vehicle before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release the unlock button on the rke transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the vehicle security alarm system (if equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle, press and release the start...

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    Door locks the power door locks can be manually locked from inside the vehicle by using the door lock knob. To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door trim panel downward. To unlock the front doors, pull the inside door handle to the first detent. To unlock the rear doors, pull the door...

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    Warning! (continued) • when leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. Unsu- pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause se- vere personal injuries or death. • never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing childre...

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    If you press the door lock switch while the key fob is in the vehicle 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. Child-prot...

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    Warning! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child-protection locks are engaged (locked). Note: for emergency exit from the rear seats when the child-protection door lock system is engaged, manually raise the do...

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    • if the vehicle is unlocked by passive entry and no door goes ajar within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock and if equipped will arm the theft alarm. • if wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining on the passive entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting i...

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    To unlock from the passenger side: with a valid passive entry rke transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automati- cally. The interior door panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked. Note: all doors will ...

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    To unlock/enter the liftgate the liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate handle. With a valid passive entry rke transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the electronic liftgate handle for a power open on vehicles equipped with power liftgate. Press t...

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    To lock the liftgate with a valid passive entry rke transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the passive entry lock button located to the right of electronic liftgate handle. Note: if “unlock all doors 1st press” is programmed in evic, all doors will unlock when you push the button on ...

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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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    Windows power windows the power window controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front passenger door and rear doors which operate the front passenger and rear passenger door windows. The win- dow controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in t...

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    Warning! Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not let children play with power windows. Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with keyless enter-n-go™ in the acc or on/run mode. Occu- pants, particularly unattended childr...

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    Auto up feature with anti-pinch protection — driver and front passenger door only lift the window switch fully upward to the second detent, release, and the window will go up automatically. To stop the window from going all the way up during the auto up operation, push down on the switch briefly. To...

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    Note: if the window runs into any obstacle during auto up it will reverse direction and then go back down. Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window. Any impact due to rough road condi- tions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto up. If this hap...

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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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    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 pro- grammed in uconnect®, the liftgate will unlock when you press the button on the liftgate for further informa- tion, refer to “uconnec...

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    Warning! Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas- sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. Power liftgate — if equipped the power liftgate may be opened by pressing the electroni...

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    Note: • in the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open the liftgate. The emergency liftgate latch release can be accessed through a snap-in cover located on the lift- gate trim panel. • if liftgate is left open for an extended period of t...

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    • the power liftgate must be in the full open position for rear liftgate close button on the left rear trim, near the liftgate opening to operate. If the liftgate is not fully open, press the liftgate button on the key fob to fully open the liftgate, and then press it again to close. • if the liftga...

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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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    If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized seat belts, the seat belts or the lower anchors and tether for children (latch) feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. For more information on latch, refer to lower anchors and tether for children (latch). Note:...

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    If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint. (refer to “child restraints”) you should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you will prefer a higher position. When you release the button, verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched by pulling downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into ...

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

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    Warning! • the belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly automatic locking retractor (alr) feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the procedures in the service manual. • failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly...

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

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

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    Resetting active head restraints (ahr) if the active head restraints are triggered in a collision, you must reset the head restraint on the driver’s and front passenger seat. You can recognize when the active head restraint has been triggered by the fact that they have moved forward (as shown in ste...

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    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 2 things to know before starting your vehicle 67.

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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®) beltalert® is a feature in...

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    Unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), beltalert® will provide both audio and visual notification. The front passenger seat beltalert® is not active when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. Beltalert® may be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front passe...

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    Dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This 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 a collision. Only use when ...

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    Note: the driver and front passenger advanced front air bags are certified to the new federal regulations for advanced air bags. The advanced front air bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severit...

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    And rear passengers sitting next to a window. The sabic air bags, are located above the side windows and their covers are also labeled: srs airbag. This vehicle is equipped with supplemental seat- mounted side air bags (sab) to provide enhanced protection for an occupant during a side impact. The su...

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    • front and side impact sensors • front seat belt pretensioners, seat belt buckle switch, and seat track position sensors advanced front air bag features the advanced front air bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides output appropriate to the severity and ...

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    Supplemental seat-mounted side air bags (sab) supplemental seat-mounted side air bags (sab) may provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact. The sab is marked with an air bag label sewn into the outboard side of the front seats. When the air bag deploys, it opens the...

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    Note: • air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during air bag deployment. • 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 ...

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    Warning! • your vehicle is equipped with left and right sabic, do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the sabic. The area where the side curtain air bag is located should remain free from any obstructions. • do not use accessory seat covers or place objects betwe...

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    Along with seat belts and pretensioners, advanced front air bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- proved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side air bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. The supplemental driver side knee air bag provides enhanced protec...

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    Underrides, and angle offset collisions. On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, advanced front air bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration. The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions. Side ...

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    It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- ment cluster air bag warning light if a malfunction is noted that could affect the air bag system. The diagnos- tics also record the nature of the malfunction. Warning! Ignoring the air bag warning light in your instru- ment panel could m...

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    The advanced front air bag gas is vented through the vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle. Supplemental seat-mounted side air bag (sab) inflator units the supplemental seat-mounted side air bags are de- signed to activate...

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    Supplemental side air bag inflatable curtain (sabic) inflator units during collisions where the impact is confined to a particular area of the side of the vehicle, the orc may deploy the sabic air bags, depending on the severity and type of collision. In these events, the orc will deploy the sabic o...

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    Enhanced accident response system in the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event the orc will determine whether to have the enhanced accident response system perform the follow- ing...

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    They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately. • as the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that ge...

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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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    There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child seat owner’s manual to make sure you have the correct seat for your child. Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a la...

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    Summary of recommendations for restraining children in vehicles child size, height, weight or age recommended type of child restraint infants and toddlers children who are two years old or younger and who have not reached the height or weight limits of their child re- straint either an infant carrie...

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    Infants and child restraints safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat. Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carrie...

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    Have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed by the child seat. All children whose weight or height is above t...

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    Children too large for booster seats children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback, should use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this simple 5-step test to decide whether ...

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    Recommendations for attaching child restraints restraint type combined weight of the child + child restraint use any attachment method shown with an “x” below latch – lower anchors only seat belt only latch – lower anchors + top tether anchor seat belt + top tether anchor rear-facing child restraint...

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    Lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) restraint system your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- age system called latch, which stands for lower anchors and tethers for children. The latch system has three vehicle anchor points for installing latch- equipped child seats. The...

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    Latch-equipped child seats without using the vehicle’s seat belts. Some seating positions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages. In these seating positions, the seat belt must be used with the top tether anchorage to install the child restraint. Please see the following table for m...

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    Child restraint latch positions what is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child re- straint) for using the latch an- chorage system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg) use the latch anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs (...

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    Can two child restraints be at- tached using a common lower latch anchorage? No never “share” a latch anchorage with two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated latch lower anchor- ages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child...

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    Locating the latch anchorages the lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between ...

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    Locating the latch anchorages the lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel the...

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    Latch-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the anchorage. Forward-facing child restraints and some rear-facing infant restraint...

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    Center seat latch — second row 60/40 do not install a child restraint in the center position using the latch system. Use the seat belt and tether anchor to install a child seat in the center seating position. Warning! Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint. Please...

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    2. Pull down on the tether to unhook it from the plastic seat backing. 3. Raise the armrest and attach the tether hook to the strap located on the front of the arm rest. Center seat position arm rest tether center seat position arm rest tether attached 2 things to know before starting your vehicle 1...

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    To install a latch-compatible child restraint 1. If the selected seating position has a switchable auto- matic locking retractor (alr) seat belt, stow the seat belt, following the instructions below. See the section “installing child restraints using the vehicle seat belt” to check what type of seat...

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    How to stow an unused alr seatbelt when using the latch attaching system to install a child restraint, stow all alr seat belts that are not being used by other occupants or being used to secure child restraints. An unused belt could injure a child if they play with it and accidentally lock the seatb...

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    Make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the retractor. For additional information on alr, refer to the “automatic locking mode” description un- der “occupant restraints.” the cinching latch plate is designed to hold the lap portion of the seatbelt tight when webbing is pulled tig...

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    What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child re- straint) for using the tether anchor with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child restraint? Weight limit of the child restraint always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a for- ward facing child restrai...

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    Installing a child restraint with a switchable automatic locking retractor (alr) 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position. For some second row seats, you may need to recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint to get a better fit. 2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing fro...

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    8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. Refer to “lower anchors and tethers for chil- dren (latch) restraint system” for directions to attach a tether anchor. 9. Test...

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    5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. Refer to “lower anchors and tethers for chil- dren (latch) restraint system” for directions to attach a tether anchor. 6. Test...

  • Page 110

    Installing child restraints using the top tether anchorage 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for t...

  • Page 111

    3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If...

  • Page 112

    6. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Warning! The top tether anchorages are not visible until the gap panel is folded down. Do not use the visible cargo tie down hooks, located on the floor behind the seats, to attach a child restraint tet...

  • Page 113

    Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts. Engine break-in recommendations a long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain (engine, transmission, clutch, and rear axle) in your new vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 5...

  • Page 114

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

  • Page 115

    Warning! (continued) • 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 high speed. Do not use the recirculation mode. • if it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your ...

  • Page 116

    Air bag warning light the light should come on and remain on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned on. If the light is not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked...

  • Page 117

    Warning! (continued) • never place or install floor mats or other floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving and interfer- ing with the pedals or the ability to control the vehicle. • never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top of already inst...

  • Page 118

    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 120: Contents

    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 ▫ inside day/night mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 ▫ automatic dimming mirror — if equipped . . .128 ▫ outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 ▫ o...

  • Page 121

    䡵 seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 ▫ power seats — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 ▫ passenger’s power seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 ▫ power lumbar — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .147 ▫ manual front seats forward/rearward adjustment . ....

  • Page 122

    ▫ automatic high beam — if equipped . . . . . .173 ▫ daytime running lights — if equipped . . . . .174 ▫ automatic headlight leveling — hid headlights only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174 ▫ adaptive bi-xenon high intensity discharge headlights — if equipped. . . . . . . .174 ▫ headlig...

  • Page 123

    䡵 power tilt/telescoping steering column — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 䡵 heated steering wheel — if equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 ▫ heated steering wheel with uconnect® 5.0 if equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 ▫ heated st...

  • Page 124

    ▫ adaptive cruise control (acc) menu . . . . . . .208 ▫ display warnings and maintenance . . . . . . . .209 ▫ precautions while driving with acc . . . . . . .213 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 ▫ normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode . . .218 ▫ forward collision war...

  • Page 125

    䡵 parkview® rear back up camera — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245 ▫ turning parkview® on or off — with uconnect® 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247 ▫ turning parkview® on or off — with uconnect® 8.4a/8.4an . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248 䡵 ov...

  • Page 126

    ▫ wind buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 ▫ sunroof maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 ▫ ignition off operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 䡵 commandview® sunroof with power shade — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 ▫ opening sunroof ...

  • Page 127

    䡵 cargo area features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278 ▫ rechargeable flashlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278 ▫ cargo storage bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279 ▫ retractable cargo area cover — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281 ▫ rear cargo tie-d...

  • Page 128

    Mirrors inside day/night mirror a single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting. The mirror head can be adjus...

  • Page 129

    Automatic dimming mirror — if equipped a single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting. The mirror head can b...

  • Page 130

    Assist call the rear view mirror contains an assist push button which automatically connects the vehicle occupants to one of several predefined locations for immediate sup- port: • roadside assistance – if you get a flat tire, or need a tow, just press the assist button and you’ll be con- nected to ...

  • Page 131

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

  • Page 132

    If the mirror is manually folded after electrically cycled, a potential extra button push is required to get the mirrors back to the home position. If the mirror does not electrically fold check for ice or dirt build up at the pivot area which can cause excessive drag. Power mirrors the power mirror...

  • Page 133

    Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional memory seat feature. Refer to “driver memory seat” in “understanding the features of your vehicle” for further information. Outside automatic dimming mirrors — if equipped the drivers outside mirror will automatically adjust for gl...

  • Page 134

    Heated mirrors — if equipped these mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature can be activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster (if equipped). Some vehicles may not be equipped with rear window defroster, in this case the heated mirrors will still function as intended. Refer...

  • Page 135

    Sun visor “slide-on-rod” feature — if equipped the sun visor “slide-on-rod” feature allows for addi- tional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to block out the sun. 1. Fold down the sun visor. 2. Unclip the visor from the center clip. 3. Pull the sun visor toward the inside rearview mirror to ...

  • Page 136

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

  • Page 137

    Note: • the bsm system does not alert the driver about rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the de- tection zones. • the bsm system detection zone does not change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer bef...

  • Page 138

    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...

  • Page 139

    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 15 mph (24 km/h) and the vehicle remains ...

  • Page 140

    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/approaching overtaking/passing 3 un...

  • Page 141

    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 (continued) stationary objects opposing traffic 140 understandi...

  • Page 142

    Warning! (continued) system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the bsm system, always check your vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes. Failure to do so can result in serious inj...

  • Page 143

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

  • Page 144

    Blind spot alert when operating in blind spot alert mode, the bsm system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side view mirror based on a detected object. However, when the system is operating in rcp, the system will respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is pre...

  • Page 145

    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...

  • Page 146

    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...

  • Page 147

    Reclining the seatback the angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position is reached. Warning! • adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. ...

  • Page 148

    Passenger’s power seat some models are equipped with a six-way power pas- senger seat. The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of the seat. The switch is used to control the movement of the seat and seat cushion. Adjusting the seat forward or rearward the seat can be adjusted both forw...

  • Page 149

    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 150

    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...

  • Page 151

    Front passenger seat fold-flat feature — if equipped to fold the seatback to the flat load-floor position, lift the recline lever and push the seatback forward. To return to the seating position, raise the seatback and lock it into place. Heated seats — if equipped on some models, the front and rear...

  • Page 152

    Warning! (continued) • do not place anything on the seat or seatback that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface tempera- ture of the seat. Not...

  • Page 153

    Note: once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes. When the hi-level setting is selected, the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the normal hi-level. If the hi-level setting is sele...

  • Page 154

    Front heated seats with uconnect® 8.4a/8.4an — if equipped there are two heated seat soft-keys that allow the driver and passenger to operate the seats independently. The controls for each heater are located in the uconnect® system screen. Press the “controls” soft-key located on the bottom of the u...

  • Page 155

    System will automatically switch to lo-level after a maximum of 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the display will change from hi to lo, indicating the change. The lo-level setting will turn off automati- cally after a maximum of 45 minutes. Rear heated seats on some models, the two ...

  • Page 156

    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...

  • Page 157

    Note: the engine must be running for the ventilated seats to operate. Vehicles equipped with remote start on models that are equipped with remote start, the driver’s ventilated seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start. Refer to “remote starting system — if equipped” in “things to know...

  • Page 158

    Active head restraints — front seats active head restraints are passive, deployable compo- nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily identified by any markings, only through visual inspec- tion of the head restraint. The head restraint will be split in two halves, with the front half...

  • Page 159

    The back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head. Note: • the head restraints should only be removed by quali- fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head r...

  • Page 160

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

  • Page 161

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

  • Page 162

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

  • Page 163

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

  • Page 164

    Warning! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death. Driver memory seat — if equipped this feature allows the driver to store up to two dif...

  • Page 165

    The memory seat switch is located on the driver’s door trim panel. The switch consists of three buttons: • the (s) button, which is used to activate the memory save function • the (1) and (2) buttons which are used to recall either of two pre-programmed memory profiles. Memory seat switch 164 unders...

  • Page 166

    Programming the memory feature note: to create a new memory profile, perform the following: vehicles equipped with keyless enter-n-go 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the engine start/stop button and cycle the ignition to the on/run position (do not start the engine). 2. Adjust all memory p...

  • Page 167

    Note: • memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in park, but the vehicle must be in park to recall a memory profile. • the recall memory with remote linked to memory feature can be enabled through the uconnect® system screen. Refer to “customer- programmable features — uconnect® access 8.4 se...

  • Page 168

    3. Once the profile has been recalled, press and release the set (s) button on the memory switch, then press and release button (1) or (2) accordingly. “memory profile set” (1 or 2) will display in the instrument cluster on vehicles equipped with the evic. 4. Press and release the lock button on the...

  • Page 169

    Recall is cancelled, the driver’s seat, driver’s mirror and the steering column stop moving. A delay of one second will occur before another recall can be selected. Easy entry/exit seat this feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the v...

  • Page 170

    Note: the easy entry/exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The easy entry/exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through the uconnect® system screen. Refer to “customer- pro- grammable features — uconnect® access 8.4 settings ” in “understanding your instru...

  • Page 171

    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 vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in...

  • Page 172

    To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is on the parking lights, taillights, license plate light and instrument panel lights are also turned on. To turn off the headlights, rotate the headlight switch back to the o (off) position. Note: • your veh...

  • Page 173

    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 the a (auto) position. When the system is on, the headlight delay feature is also on. This means the headlights will st...

  • Page 174

    Automatic high beam — if equipped the automatic high beam system provides increased forward lighting at night by automating high beam control through the use of a digital camera mounted on the inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle specific light and automatically switches from high bea...

  • Page 175

    To deactivate 1. Pull the multifunction lever toward you (or rearward in car) to manually deactivate the system (normal operation of low beams). 2. Push back on the multifunction lever once again to reactivate the system. Daytime running lights — if equipped the daytime running lights (bright intens...

  • Page 176

    The adaptive headlight system can be turned on or off using the uconnect® system, refer to “uconnect® set- tings” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. Headlight delay to aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a headlight delay that will leave the headlights on f...

  • Page 177

    The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights are on or when the vehicle headlights are on low beam. An indicator light located in the instrument cluster will illuminate when the fog lights are on. The fog lights will turn off when the switch is pushed a second time, when the headlight sw...

  • Page 178

    Supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom- eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control to its farthest position up until you hear a click. This feature is termed the “parade” mode and is useful when headlights are required during the day. Lights-on reminder if the headlights,...

  • Page 179

    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...

  • Page 180

    Courtesy lights the courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, press the lens a second time. Ambient light the overhead console is equipped with an ambient light feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil- ity of the floor center...

  • Page 181

    Multifunction lever the multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Turn signals move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. Note: if either light re...

  • Page 182

    Flash-to-pass you can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on until the lever is released. High/low beam switch push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel t...

  • Page 183

    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 (continued) caution! (continued) turned off, and the blades cannot return to the “park” position, damage to the wiper motor may occur. Intermi...

  • Page 184

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

  • Page 185

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

  • Page 186

    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 ...

  • Page 187

    The rain sensing system has protection features for the wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the following conditions: • low ambient temperature — when the ignition is first turned on, the rain sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater tha...

  • Page 188

    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 189

    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 driver memory seat, you can use your remote keyless entry (rke) transmit- ter or the m...

  • Page 190

    Heated steering wheel — if equipped heated steering wheel with uconnect® 5.0 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 ope...

  • Page 191

    Remote start. Refer to “remote starting system — if equipped” in “things to know before starting your ve- hicle” for further information. Warning! • persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus...

  • Page 192

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

  • Page 193

    Electronic speed control — if equipped when engaged, the electronic speed control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The electronic speed control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel. Electronic speed control buttons 1 — on/off 4 — set-/...

  • Page 194

    Note: in order to ensure proper operation, the elec- tronic speed control system has been designed to shut down if multiple speed control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the electronic speed control system can be reactivated by pushing the electronic speed control on/off but...

  • Page 195

    To deactivate a soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the cancel button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate electronic speed control without erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the on/off button or turning the ignition switch off erases the set speed memory. To resu...

  • Page 196

    Note: tap results of 1 mph or 1 km/h depends on selection of us or metric units in the evic display settings menu, or the radio settings menu (dependent on vehicle configuration). To accelerate for passing press the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will retu...

  • Page 197

    Need to reset your cruise control. Acc utilizes a radar sensor and a forward facing camera designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you. Note: • if the sensor does not detect a vehicle ahead of you, acc will maintain a fixed set speed. • if the acc sensor detects a vehicle ahead, acc will appl...

  • Page 198

    Warning! (continued) • cannot take street, traffic, and weather condi- tions into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight distance conditions. • does not always fully recognize complex driving conditions, which can result in wrong or missing distance warnings. • can only apply a maximum of 40...

  • Page 199

    Note: normal (fixed speed) cruise control will not react to preceding vehicles. Always be aware of the mode selected. You can change the mode by using the cruise control buttons. The two control modes function differently. Always confirm which mode is selected. Adaptive cruise control (acc) operatio...

  • Page 200

    Note: any chassis/suspension or tire size modifica- tions to the vehicle will effect the performance of the adaptive cruise control. Activating adaptive cruise control (acc) you can only activate acc if the vehicle speed is above 20 mph (32 km/h). When the system is turned on and in the ready state,...

  • Page 201

    To turn the system off, push and release the adaptive cruise control (acc) on/off button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the evic will display “adaptive cruise control (acc) off.” warning! Leaving the adaptive cruise control (acc) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could a...

  • Page 202

    Warning! (continued) 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 when the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the set + button and release. The evic will display the set speed. Remove your foot from the acce...

  • Page 203

    • the vehicle parking brake is applied. • the driver switches esc to full-off mode. 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 clear the set speed in memory if: • you push the adaptive cruise control (acc) on/ o...

  • Page 204

    To vary the speed setting while acc is set, you can increase the set speed by pressing the set + button. Pressing the set + button once will result in a 1 mph (1 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph (1 km/h). If the set + button is continuall...

  • Page 205

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

  • Page 206

    Distance setting 3 bars (long) distance setting 2 bars (medium) 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 205.

  • Page 207

    To increase the distance setting, press the distance set- ting —increase button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting increases by one bar (longer). To decrease the distance setting, press the distance setting —decrease button and release. Each time the button is pressed...

  • Page 208

    • the vehicle ahead slows to a speed below 15 mph (24 km/h) and the system automatically disengages itself. • the distance setting is changed. • the system disengages. (refer to the information on acc activation). The maximum braking applied by acc is limited; how- ever, the driver can always apply ...

  • Page 209

    Overtake aid when driving with acc engaged and following a target vehicle, the system will provide an additional accelera- tion to assist in passing vehicles in front. This additional acceleration is triggered when the driver utilizes the left turn signal. In locations with left hand drive traffic, ...

  • Page 210

    Press the set + or the set- button (located on the steering wheel) and the following will display in the evic: acc set when acc is set, the set speed will continue to display in the lower right hand corner of the cluster. The acc screen will display once again if any acc activity occurs, which may i...

  • Page 211

    The “acc / fcw unavailable wipe front radar sensor” 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 trac...

  • Page 212

    When the condition that deactivated the system is no longer present, the system will return to the “adaptive cruise control off” state and will resume function by simply reactivating it. Note: • if the “acc / fcw unavailable wipe front radar sensor” message occurs frequently (e.G. More than once on ...

  • Page 213

    Conditions, when the camera is not tracking any vehicles or objects in its path this warning may temporarily occur. If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should examine the windshield and the camera located on the back side of the inside rear view mirror. They may require cleaning or re...

  • Page 214

    Note: do not change the adjustment fasteners or pull the sensor off of the bracket. Doing so may misalign the sensor. Store the sensor and bracket assembly in a safe location. The wiring and connector must be stowed properly after the sensor and bracket assembly is removed. A connector plug is stowe...

  • Page 215

    Offset driving acc may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is offset from your direct line of travel, or a vehicle merging in from a side lane. There may not be sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead. The offset vehicle may move in and out of the line of travel, which can cause your vehicle...

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    Using acc on hills when driving on hills, acc may not detect a vehicle in your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions, and the steepness of the hills, acc perfor- mance may be limited. 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 215.

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    Lane changing acc may 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 may not detect a vehic...

  • Page 218

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

  • Page 219

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

  • Page 220

    To vary the speed setting when the normal (fixed speed) cruise control is set, you can increase speed by pushing the set (+) 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 se...

  • Page 221

    To cancel the following conditions will cancel the normal (fixed speed) cruise control without clearing the memory: • you softly tap or depress the brake pedal. • you press the cancel button. • the electronic stability control/traction control sys- tem (esc/tcs) activates. • the vehicle parking brak...

  • Page 222

    Frontal collision. The warnings and limited braking are intended to provide the driver with enough time to react, avoid or mitigate the potential collision. Note: fcw monitors the information from the forward looking sensors as well as the electronic brake controller (ebc), to calculate the probabil...

  • Page 223

    Note: • the minimum speed for fcw activation is 5 mph (10 km/h). • the fcw alerts may be triggered on objects other than vehicles such as guard rails or sign posts based on the course prediction. This is expected and is a part of normal fcw activation and functionality. • it is unsafe to test the fc...

  • Page 224

    To turn the fcw system back on, press the forward collision button again to turn the system on (led turns off). Changing the fcw status to “off” prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you. Changing the active braking status to “off” prevents the sys...

  • Page 225

    To change the fcw and active braking settings with uconnect® 5.0 system screen — if equipped. Note: the settings can only be changed when the vehicle is in park. Follow these steps to set the fcw and active braking: 1. Press the “+ more” hard-key located on the lower right side of the uconnect® syst...

  • Page 226

    Note: • the system will retain the last setting selected by the driver after ignition shut down. • fcw may not react to irrelevant objects such as overhead objects, ground reflections, objects not in the path of the car, stationary objects that are far away, oncoming traffic, or leading vehicles wit...

  • Page 227

    During a parking maneuver. Refer to parksense® system usage precautions for limitations of this system and recommendations. Parksense® will retain the last system state (enabled or disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is changed to the on/run position. Parksense® can be active on...

  • Page 228

    Parksense® display when the vehicle is in reverse, the evic will display the park assist ready system status. The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a single arc in the left and/or right rear regions based on the obstacle’s distance and location relative to the vehicle. If an obstac...

  • Page 229

    Single 1/2 second tone slow tone 228 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 230

    The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: fast tone continuous tone 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 229.

  • Page 231

    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 arc none 4th solid 3rd solid 2nd flashing 1st flashing radio volume reduced no ...

  • Page 232

    Enabling and disabling parksense® parksense® can be enabled and disabled with the parksense® switch. When the parksense® switch is pressed to disable the system, the instrument cluster will display the “parksense off” message for approximately five seconds. Refer to “elec- tronic vehicle information...

  • Page 233

    Reverse and the system has detected a faulted condi- tion, the evic will display the ⬙parksense unavail- able wipe rear sensors ⬙ or ⬙parksense un- available service required ⬙ message for as long as the vehicle is in reverse. Under this condition, parksense will not operate. If “parksense unavailab...

  • Page 234

    • when you move the shift lever to the reverse position and parksense® is turned off, the evic will display “parksense off” message for as long as the vehicle is in reverse. • parksense®, when on, will reduce the volume of the radio when it is sounding a tone. • clean the parksense® sensors regularl...

  • Page 235

    Caution! (continued) • the vehicle must be driven slowly when using parksense® in order to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is detected. It is recommended that the driver looks over his/her shoulder when using parksense®. Warning! • drivers must be careful when backing up even when using par...

  • Page 236

    Up or moving forward, e.G. During a parking maneuver. Refer to parksense® system usage precautions for limi- tations of this system and recommendations. Parksense® will retain the last system state (enabled or disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is changed to the on/run position...

  • Page 237

    Parksense® warning display the parksense® warning screen will only be displayed if sound and display is selected from the customer - programmable features section of the uconnect® sys- tem. Refer to ⬙uconnect® settings” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. The parksense®...

  • Page 238

    The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a single arc in the left and/or right rear regions based on the object’s distance and location relative to the vehicle. If an object is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single arc in the left and/or right r...

  • Page 239

    Slow tone fast tone 238 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 240

    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 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 239.

  • Page 241

    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) front distance (in/cm) greater than 47 in (120 cm) 47-39 in (120-100 cm) 39-25 in (100-65 cm) 25-12 in (65-30 cm) less than 12 in (30 cm) audible al...

  • Page 242

    Front park assist audible alerts parksense® will turn off the front park assist audible alert (chime) after approximately 3 seconds when an obstacle has been detected, the vehicle is stationary, and brake pedal is applied. Adjustable chime volume settings front and rear chime volume settings can be ...

  • Page 243

    System requires service, the parksense® switch led will blink momentarily, and then the led will be on. Service the parksense® park assist system during vehicle start up, when the parksense® system has detected a faulted condition, the instrument cluster will actuate a single chime, once per ignitio...

  • Page 244

    If the ⬙parksense unavailable service re- quired ⬙ message appears in the evic, see an autho- rized dealer. Cleaning the parksense® system clean the parksense® sensors with water, car wash soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you coul...

  • Page 245

    • use the parksense® switch to turn the parksense® system off if obstacles such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc. Are placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper. Failure to do so can result in the system misinterpreting a close obstacle as a sensor problem, causing the “parksen...

  • Page 246

    Warning! • drivers must be careful when backing up even when using parksense®. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before backing up. You are responsible for safety and must continue...

  • Page 247

    The shift lever is put into reverse. The image will be displayed on the navigation/multimedia radio display screen along with a caution note to “check entire sur- roundings” across the top of the screen. After five sec- onds this note will disappear. The parkview® camera is located on the rear of th...

  • Page 248

    Warning! Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the parkview® 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 249

    4. Press the check box soft key next to “parkview® backup camera” to enable/disable. Note: a check mark will appear in the selection box to indicate the system is turned on. Turning parkview® on or off — with uconnect® 8.4a/8.4an 1. Press the “controls” soft-key located on the bottom of the uconnect...

  • Page 250

    Front map/reading lights lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night time visibility. To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is o...

  • Page 251

    Courtesy lights the courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, press the lens a second time. Sunglasses bin door at the front of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- ment access is a ...

  • Page 252

    Garage door opener — if equipped homelink® 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® unit is powered by your vehicles 12 volt battery. The homelink® buttons, located on either the ...

  • Page 253

    Note: homelink® is disabled when the vehicle secu- rity alarm is active. Before you begin programming homelink® 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 recom...

  • Page 254

    Note: • erasing all channels should only be performed when programming homelink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons. • if you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the internet at www.Homelink.Com for informat...

  • Page 255

    2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the homelink® button you wish to pro- gram while keeping the homelink® indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the homelink® button you want to program and the hand-held trans- mitter button. 4. Continue to hol...

  • Page 256

    Note: if the garage door opener/device does not acti- vate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) to complete the training. To program the remaining two homelink® buttons, repeat each step for each remaining button. Do not erase the channels. Reprogramming a single homelink® button to repr...

  • Page 257

    5. Press and hold the programmed homelink® button and observe the indicator light. • if the indicator light stays on constantly, program- ming is complete and the garage door/device should activate when the homelink® button is pressed. • to program the remaining two homelink® buttons, repeat each st...

  • Page 258

    2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the homelink® button you wish to pro- gram while keeping the homelink® indicator light in view. 3. Continue to press and hold the homelink® button, while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand-held transmitter every two seconds u...

  • Page 259

    3. Without releasing the button proceed with “canadian/gate operator programming” step 2 and follow all remaining steps. Using homelink® to operate, press and release the programmed homelink® button. Activation will now occur for the programmed device (i.E., garage door opener, gate opera- tor, secu...

  • Page 260

    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 261

    Note: • the transmitter has been tested and it complies with fcc and ic rules. Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to operate the device. • the term ic before the certification/registration num- ber only signifie...

  • Page 262

    Warning! • never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle. Do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with keyless enter-n-go™ in the acc or on/run mode. Occupants, particularly unattended chil- dren, can become entrapped by the power sunroof w...

  • Page 263

    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 264

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

  • Page 265

    Warning! • never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle. Do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with keyless enter-n-go™ in the acc or on/run mode. Occupants, particularly unattended chil- dren, can become entrapped by the power sunroof w...

  • Page 266

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

  • Page 267

    Full-open position. This is called “express open”. During express open operation, any movement of the shade switch will stop the shade. Opening power shade — manual mode to open the shade, press and hold the switch rearward. The shade will open and stop automatically at the half-open position. Press...

  • Page 268

    Sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc- tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and release to express close. 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 buf...

  • Page 269

    Electrical power outlets your vehicle is equipped with 12 volt (13 amp) power outlets that can be used to power cellular phones, small electronics and other low powered electrical accessories. The power outlets are labeled with either a “key” or a “battery” symbol to indicate how the outlet is power...

  • Page 270

    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. Front power outlet center console outlet 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 269.

  • Page 271

    Note: the rear power outlet can be switched to “bat- tery” powered all the time by switching the power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse in the fuse panel. Rear power outlet power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse 270 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    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 273

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

  • Page 274

    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. To avoid overloading the circuit, chec...

  • Page 275

    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. Storage glove compartment the glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Front ...

  • Page 276

    To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove box door. Glove compartment opened glove compartment 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 275.

  • Page 277

    Door storage large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy access. Console features the center console contains both an upper and a lower storage area. To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on the small latch located on the lid. Door panel storage storage compartment 276 u...

  • Page 278

    Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the lower storage compartment. Your vehicle may have an optional cd or dvd player located in the center console. Storage compartment latches lower storage compartment 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 277.

  • Page 279

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

  • Page 280

    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. Press and release three-press swi...

  • Page 281

    Note: if your vehicle is equipped with a rear sub- woofer, the passenger side cargo area will not be avail- able. 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)...

  • Page 282

    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 283

    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 284

    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 285

    Warning! (continued) • do not carry loads which exceed the load limits described on the label attached to the left door or left door center pillar. • always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put heavier objects as low and as far forward as pos- sible. • place as much cargo as possible in front ...

  • Page 286

    Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent for intermittent operation and to the second detent for continuous rear wiper operation. Rotating the center portion upward once more will activate the washer pump which will con- tinue to operate as long as the switch is held. Upon r...

  • Page 287

    Rear window defroster the rear window defroster button is located on the climate control panel. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defros...

  • Page 288

    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 289

    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 290: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . .291 䡵 instrument cluster — premium . . . . . . .292 䡵 instrument cluster descriptions . . . . .293 䡵 electronic vehicle information center (evic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 ▫ electroni...

  • Page 291

    䡵 uconnect® radios — if equipped . . . . . . . .349 䡵 ipod®/usb/mp3 control — if equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .349 䡵 steering wheel audio controls — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350 ▫ radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 292

    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 (sd card, aux, usb media hub) 13 — headlight switch 4 — glove compartment 9 — esc button 14 — dimmer control 5 — climate controls...

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    Instrument cluster — premium 292 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. Seat belt reminder light when the ignition switch is first turned to the on/run position, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if t...

  • Page 295

    4. High beam indicator indicates that headlights are on high beam. 5. Front fog light indicator — if equipped this indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. 6. Selectable evic information this area of the cluster will display selectable informa- tion such as compass, outside temper...

  • Page 296

    10. Malfunction indicator light (mil) the malfunction indicator light (mil) is part of an onboard diagnostic system called obd ii that monitors engine and automatic transmission con- trol systems. The light will illuminate when the key is in the on/run position before engine start. If the bulb does ...

  • Page 297

    11. Electronic park brake failure indicator — if equipped this light indicates the electronic parking brake system requires service. 12. Temperature gauge the temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operati...

  • Page 298

    Warning! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see “maintaining your vehicle”. Follow the warnings unde...

  • Page 299

    The light will remain on until the cause is corrected. Note: the light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- tions. The vehicle should have service performed, and the brake fluid level checked. If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces...

  • Page 300

    14. Fuel gauge/fuel door reminder the fuel pump symbol points to the side of the vehicle where the fuel door is located. The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the on/run position. 15. Tire pressure monitoring telltale light each tire, including the spare...

  • Page 301

    Illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. Tpms malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, includi...

  • Page 302

    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 303

    20. Electronic stability control (esc) off indicator light — if equipped this light indicates the electronic stability con- trol (esc) is off. 21. Electronic stability control (esc) activation/ malfunction indicator light — if equipped the “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” in the instrume...

  • Page 304

    22. Park/headlight on indicator — if equipped this indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) the electronic vehicle information center (evic) fea- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument clust...

  • Page 305

    • fuel economy info • trip a • trip b • radio info • stored messages • screen setup • srt • 4wd setup • driver assistance the system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel: evic buttons 304 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 306

    • up arrow button press and release the up arrow button to scroll upward through the main menu and sub- menus (fuel economy, trip a, trip b, audio, stored messages, screen set up). • down arrow button press and release the down arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu and sub-menus (fue...

  • Page 307

    Electronic vehicle information center (evic) displays the evic displays are located in the center portion of the cluster and consists of eight sections: 1. Main screen — the inner ring of the display will illuminate in grey under normal conditions, yellow for non critical warnings, red for critical ...

  • Page 308

    The evic’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this message type are “right front turn signal lamp out” and “low tire pressure”. • unstored messages this message type is displayed indefinitely or until the condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples of this message type are “turn si...

  • Page 309

    Message temporarily, press and release the menu but- ton. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the fol- lowing procedure. Vehicles equipped with keyless enter-n-go™ 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, press the engine start/stop button and c...

  • Page 310

    • service airbag system • traction control off • washer fluid low • oil pressure low • oil change due • fuel low • service antilock brake system • service electronic throttle control • service power steering • cruise off • cruise ready • cruise set to xxx mph • tire pressure screen with low tire(s) ...

  • Page 311

    • vehicle not in park • key in ignition • key in ignition lights on • remote start active key to run • remote start active push start button • remote start aborted fuel low • remote start aborted too cold • remote start aborted door open • remote start aborted hood open • remote start aborted tailga...

  • Page 312

    • transmission getting hot press brake • trans. Hot stop safely shift to park wait to cool • transmission cool ready to drive • service transmission • service shifter • engage park brake to prevent rolling • transmission too cold idle with engine on • washer fluid low the reconfigurable telltales se...

  • Page 313

    • transmission temperature warning telltale this telltale indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may occur with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this telltale turns on, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into neu- tral and run ...

  • Page 314

    • 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 315

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

  • Page 316

    Evic green telltales • electronic speed control set this telltale will illuminate green when the electronic speed control is set. For further information, refer to “electronic speed con- trol” in “understanding the features of your vehicle.” evic selectable menu items press and release the up or dow...

  • Page 317

    Multimeter engine hours tire pressure press and release the up or down arrow button until “tire pressure” is highlighted in the evic. Press and release the right arrow button and one of the following will be displayed: if tire pressure is ok for all tires a vehicle icon is displayed with tire pressu...

  • Page 318

    Trip b press and release the left or right arrow but- ton until the trip b icon is highlighted in the evic (toggle left or right to select trip a or trip b). The trip b information will display the following: • distance • average fuel economy • elapsed time hold the ok button to reset all the inform...

  • Page 319

    Srt warning! Measurement of vehicle statistics with the perfor- mance pages is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be done on any public roadways. It is recommended that these features be used in a controlled environment and within the limits of the law. The capabilities of ...

  • Page 320

    The following describes each feature and its operation: timers 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) when selected, this screen displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h) within 10 seconds. • the feature will “ready” when the vehicle speed is at 0 mph (0 km/h). The word “ready...

  • Page 321

    • the distance and speed measurements will continue to display until the conditions are met for another event to be recorded. • pressing the ok button will clear the current run and prepare the cluster to record a new run. 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile when selected, this screen displays the time it takes the ...

  • Page 322

    Launch mode – if equipped this system maximizes acceleration traction for straight line racing. 1. Bring vehicle to complete stop on a level track surface with the engine running. 2. Set the steering wheel for straight ahead driving. 3. Fully press the brake pedal. 4. Press and release the “launch” ...

  • Page 323

    Screen setup press and release the up or down arrow button until the screen setup display icon is highlighted in the evic. Press and release the right arrow button to enter the screen setup sub-menu. The screen setup feature allows you to change what information is displayed in the instrument cluste...

  • Page 324

    • compass (default setting) • outside temp • trans temp • oil temp • time • range to empty (rte) • average mpg • current mpg • trip a • trip b • trailer trip (distance only) • trailer brake gain lower left • none (default setting) • compass • outside temp • trans temp • oil temp • time • range • avg...

  • Page 325

    Lower right • none (default setting) • compass • outside temp • trans temp • oil temp • time • range • avg mpg • current mpg • trailer brake gain restore to defaults (restores all settings to default settings) • cancel • okay uconnect® settings the uconnect® system uses a combination of soft and har...

  • Page 326

    Uconnect® 5.0 soft-keys and hard-keys 1 — uconnect® soft-keys 2 — uconnect® hard-keys uconnect® 8.4 soft-keys and hard-keys 1 — uconnect® soft-keys 2 — uconnect® hard-keys 4 understanding your instrument panel 325.

  • Page 327

    Hard-keys hard-keys are located below the uconnect® system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, there is a scroll/enter control knob located on the right side of the climate controls in the center of the instrument panel. Turn the control knob to scroll through menus and change settin...

  • Page 328

    Next to the setting, showing that setting has been se- lected. Once the setting is complete either press the back arrow soft-key or the back hard-key to return to the previous menu or press the x soft-key to close out of the settings screen. Pressing the up or down arrow soft-keys on the right side ...

  • Page 329

    Theme soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the theme, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the arrow back soft-key. • set language when in this display, you may select one of three languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equi...

  • Page 330

    Designated turn within a programmed route. To make your selection, touch the navigation turn-by-turn in cluster soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. Clock after pressing the clo...

  • Page 331

    • time format when in this display, you may select the time format display setting. Touch the time format soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the 12hrs or 24hrs setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. Safety / assistance ...

  • Page 332

    To return to the previous menu. For further information, refer to “forward collision warning (fcw) with mitiga- tion” in “understanding the features of your vehicle • lane departure warning (ldw) — if equipped the lane departure warning (ldw) sets the distance at which the steering wheel will provid...

  • Page 333

    • front parksense® chime volume the front parksense® chime volume settings can be selected from the evic or uconnect® system — if equipped. The chime volume settings include low, medium, and high. The factory default volume setting is medium. To make your selection, touch the parksense® front chime ...

  • Page 334

    • tilt mirrors in reverse when this feature is selected, the exterior sideview mirrors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the run position and the transmission shift lever is in the reverse position. The mirrors will move back to their previous position when the transmission is shifted out o...

  • Page 335

    Note: if your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor alignment. Having a sensor that is misaligned will result in the bsm not oper...

  • Page 336

    • parkview® backup camera static gridlines your vehicle may be equipped with the parkview® rear back up camera static guidelines that allows you to see straight grid line overlay over the parkview back up camera display whenever the shift lever is put into reverse. The image will be displayed on the...

  • Page 337

    “park” or the ignition is switched to the off position. To set the parkview® backup camera delay press the “controls” soft-key, the “settings” soft-key, then the “safety & driving assistance” soft-key. Press the “parkview backup camera delay” soft-key to turn the parkview® delay on or off. • rain se...

  • Page 338

    Indicating that the setting had been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • hold ’n go™ when this feature is selected, the vehicle will automati- cally hold its position when it comes to a stop to make your selection, touch the hold ’n go™ soft-key, until a check-m...

  • Page 339

    That setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. Refer to “lights / smartbeam™ — if equipped” in “understanding the features of your vehicle” for further information. • daytime running lights — if equipped when this feature is selected, the headlights wil...

  • Page 340

    • sound horn with lock when this feature is selected, the horn will sound when the door locks are activated. To make your selection, touch the sound horn with lock soft-key, until a check- mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return t...

  • Page 341

    • passive entry this feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicles door(s) without having to press the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter lock or unlock buttons. To make your selection, touch the passive entry soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has be...

  • Page 342

    • auto-on driver heated/ventilated seat & steering wheel with vehicle start — if equipped when this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat and heated steering wheel will automatically turn on when temperatures are below 40° f (4.4° c). When tempera- tures are above 80° f (26.7° c) the driver v...

  • Page 343

    Compass settings — if equipped after pressing the compass settings soft-key the follow- ing settings will be available. • variance compass variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehic...

  • Page 344

    Calibrate the compass by pressing the on soft-key and completing one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the cal indicator displayed in the evic turns off. The compass will now function normally. Audio after pressing the audio soft-key the following ...

  • Page 345

    To make your selection, touch the aux volume match soft-key, select on or off followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key. • loudness — if equipped the radio automatically turns on when vehicle is in run or will recall whether it was on or off at last ignition off. To make your selection, touch the...

  • Page 346

    Touch the subscription info soft-key to access the sub- scription information screen. Write down the sirius id numbers for your receiver. To reactivate your service, either call the number listed on the screen or visit the provider online. Note: siriusxm travel link is a separate subscription and is...

  • Page 347

    Warning! Measurement of vehicle statistics with the perfor- mance features is intended for off-highway or off- road use only and should not be done on any public roadways. It is recommended that these features be used in a controlled environment and within the limits of the law. The capabilities of ...

  • Page 348

    The following describes each feature and its operation: timers 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h), 1/8 mile (200 meter), 1/4 mile (400 meter) when selected, this screen displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h), 1/8 mile (200 meter) or 1/4 mile (400 meter). • the feature w...

  • Page 349

    When a force greater than zero is measured, the display will update the value as it climbs. As the g-force falls, the peak forces will continue to display. Gauges 1 when selected, this screen displays the following values: • oil temperature shows the actual oil temperature within the range of the ga...

  • Page 350

    • oil pressure shows the actual oil pressure. • battery voltage shows the actual battery voltage. Engine when selected, this screen displays miles per hour (mph), horsepower (hp), torque (ft/lb), oil pressure (psi) and gear selector values. Handling when selected, this screen displays peak g-force, ...

  • Page 351

    Steering wheel audio controls — if equipped 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 push-button in the center and controls the volume and mode of the s...

  • Page 352

    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 353

    Radio operation and mobile phones under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the mobile phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio...

  • Page 354

    General overview hard-keys the hard-keys are located below the uconnect® screen. Soft-keys soft-keys are accessible on the uconnect® system screen. Automatic climate controls — hard-keys uconnect® 5.0 automatic temperature controls — soft-keys 4 understanding your instrument panel 353.

  • Page 355

    Button descriptions (applies to both hard-keys and soft-keys) 1. Max a/c button press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when max a/c is on. Performing this function again will cause the max a/c operation to switch into manual mode and the max a/c indicator will tur...

  • Page 356

    4. Auto operation button automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing this function will cause the atc to switch between manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to “automatic operation” for more information. 5. Front defrost button pre...

  • Page 357

    Caution! (continued) • do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. • keep all objects a safe distance from the window. 7. Passenger temperature control up button provides the passenger with independent temperature control. Push the hard-...

  • Page 358

    10. Blower control blower control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds available. Adjusting the blower will cause automatic mode to switch to manual operation. The speeds can be selected using either hard-keys or soft-keys as follows:...

  • Page 359

    Note: bi-level mode is designed under comfort con- ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets. Floor mode air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. Mix mode air comes fr...

  • Page 360

    Note: in sync mode, this button will also automatically adjust the passenger temperature setting at the same time. 15. Temperature control (5.0 radio only) press the temperature soft-key to regulate the tempera- ture of the air inside the passenger compartment. Moving the temperature bar into the re...

  • Page 361

    Max a/c max a/c sets the control for maximum cooling perfor- mance. Press and release to toggle between max a/c and the prior settings. The soft-key illuminates when max a/c is on. In max a/c, the blower level and mode position can be adjusted to desired user settings. Pressing other settings will c...

  • Page 362

    Automatic temperature control (atc) automatic operation 1. Press the auto hard-key or soft-key button (4) on the automatic temperature control (atc) panel. 2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and pas- senger temperature hard or soft control b...

  • Page 363

    The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by adjusting the blower control. The fan will now operate at a fixed speed until additional speeds are selected. This allows the front occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the auto mode. The operator can also s...

  • Page 364

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

  • Page 365

    Control setting suggestions for various weather conditions 364 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 366: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369 ▫ keyless enter-n-go™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370 ▫ normal starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370 ▫ extreme cold weather (...

  • Page 367

    ▫ flowing/rising water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .391 䡵 power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .393 䡵 fuel saver technology — if equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .394 䡵 parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .394 䡵 electronic brake co...

  • Page 368

    ▫ tire spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .426 ▫ tread wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .427 ▫ life of tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .427 ▫ replacement tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .428 䡵 tire rotation recommendations . . ....

  • Page 369

    ▫ trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .454 ▫ trailer and tongue weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . .454 ▫ towing requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .455 ▫ towing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .459 䡵 recrea...

  • Page 370

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

  • Page 371

    Using fob with integrated key (tip start) note: normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal. Do not press the accelerator. Use the fob with integrated key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the start position and release it as s...

  • Page 372

    4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, press the button again. Note: normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal. To turn off the engine using engine start/stop button 1. Place the shift leve...

  • Page 373

    Engine start/stop button functions – with driver’s foot off the brake pedal (in park or neutral position) the engine start/stop button operates similar to an ignition switch. It has four positions, off, acc, run and start. To change the ignition switch positions without starting the vehicle and use ...

  • Page 374

    Warning! (continued) • do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. • if the...

  • Page 375

    After starting the idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up. Automatic transmission caution! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • shift into park only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • shift i...

  • Page 376

    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, turn the engine off, and r...

  • Page 377

    Key ignition park interlock this vehicle is equipped with a key ignition park inter- lock which requires the transmission to be in park before the engine can be turned off. This helps the driver avoid inadvertently leaving the vehicle without placing the transmission in park. This system also locks ...

  • Page 378

    When the fuel economy (eco) mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will change the following: • the transmission will upshift sooner and downshift later. • the torque converter clutch may engage at lower engine speeds and remain on longer. • the engine idle speed will be lower. • the overall d...

  • Page 379

    Vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers). Only shift from drive to park or reverse when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when shiftin...

  • Page 380

    Note: after selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold. Park this range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use...

  • Page 381

    Warning! (continued) • it is dangerous to shift out of park or neutral if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something....

  • Page 382

    Warning! (continued) • never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking bra...

  • Page 383

    Caution! (continued) • before moving the shift lever out of park, you must start the engine, and also press the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift lever could result. The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the transmission into the park posi- tion: • when sh...

  • Page 384

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

  • Page 385

    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. To switch between drive and sport modes, tap the shift lever rearward. Sport mode is only accessible from drive. Transmission limp home ...

  • Page 386

    6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will return to normal operation. 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 diagnos- t...

  • Page 387

    Mode will retain the current gear. When paddle shift mode is active, the current transmission gear is displayed in the instrument cluster. In paddle shift mode, the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver, unless an engine lugging or overspeed condition would...

  • Page 388

    • holding the (-) paddle depressed will progressively downshift the transmission to the lowest gear possible at the current speed. • transmission shifting will be more noticeable when paddle shift mode is enabled. • the system may revert to automatic shift mode if a fault or overheat condition is de...

  • Page 389

    Selec-trac® 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 sus...

  • Page 390

    • track – track road calibration for use on high traction surfaces. Driveline is maximized for traction. Some binding may be felt on less forgiving surfaces. The electronic brake controls are set to partial off to limit traction control management of throttle and wheel spin. • the transmission will ...

  • Page 391

    Launch mode – if equipped this system maximizes acceleration traction for straight line racing. 1. Bring vehicle to complete stop on a level track surface with the engine running. 2. Set the steering wheel for straight ahead driving. 3. Fully press the brake pedal. 4. Press and release the “launch” ...

  • Page 392

    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 393

    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 394

    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 stopping distances. Therefore, after driving throu...

  • Page 395

    • 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 cold, thick fluid in the steering system. This noise should be considered normal, and it does not in any way damage the steering system. Warning! Continued operation with ...

  • Page 396

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

  • Page 397

    Warning! • never use the park position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- ment and possible injury or damage. • when leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Never leave...

  • Page 398

    Caution! If the “brake warning light” remains on with the parking brake released, a brake system malfunction is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. Electronic brake control system your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system tha...

  • Page 399

    Traction control system (tcs) this system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the tcs system, brake lock ...

  • Page 400

    Warning! • the bas cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. • the bas cannot prevent collisions, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hyd...

  • Page 401

    Warning! (continued) or other vehicles. The capabilities of an erm- equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reck- less or dangerous manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. Electronic stability control (esc) this system enhances directional control and stabilit...

  • Page 402

    Warning! The electronic stability control (esc) cannot pre- vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. Esc cannot prevent col- lisions, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very ...

  • Page 403

    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 404

    Warning! • when in “partial off” mode, the tcs functionality of esc, (except for the limited slip feature de- scribed in the tcs section), has been disabled and the “esc off indicator light” will be illuminated. When in “partial off” mode, the engine power reduction feature of tcs is disabled, and t...

  • Page 405

    Warning! In the esc “full off” mode, the engine torque reduction and stability features are disabled. There- fore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by esc is unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver, the esc system will not engage to assist in maintaining stability. ⴖesc offⴖ mode is inte...

  • Page 406

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

  • Page 407

    Up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. Note: • the “esc off indicator light” and the “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” come on mo- mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned on. • ea...

  • Page 408

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

  • Page 409

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

  • Page 410

    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 411

    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 412

    Example: dot ma l9 abcd 0301 abcd = code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits) 03 = number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) — 03 means the 3rd week 01 = number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) — 01 means the year ...

  • Page 413

    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 414

    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. B-pillar location for tire and loading information placard 5 starting and operating 413.

  • Page 415

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

  • Page 416

    Note: under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (gawrs) for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded. For further information on gawrs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to “vehicle loading” in this section. To determine the maximum loading conditions of your ...

  • Page 417

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

  • Page 418

    5 starting and operating 417.

  • Page 419

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

  • Page 420

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

  • Page 421

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

  • Page 422

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

  • Page 423

    Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and additional information. Damaged run flat tires, or run flat tires that have experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- diately with another run flat tire of identical size and service description (load index and speed code). Tire ty...

  • Page 424

    Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, ...

  • Page 425

    Spare tires – if equipped note: for vehicles equipped with tirefit instead of a spare tire, please refer to “tirefit kit” in what to do in emergencies for further information. Caution! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a compact, ful...

  • Page 426

    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 ...

  • Page 427

    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 428

    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 429

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

  • Page 430

    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 431

    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, quiet ride. Refer to the “maintenance schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. More frequent rotation is perm...

  • Page 432

    Tire pressure monitor system (tpms) note: for vehicles equipped with run flat tires — when the tpms indicates a tire pressure of 14 psi (96 kpa) or lower, always check tire pressure and replace the tire at the first opportunity. At inflation pressure of/or below 14 psi (96 kpa) the tire is in the ru...

  • Page 433

    The recommended cold tire pressure in order for the tire pressure monitoring telltale light to be turned off. The system will automatically update and the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will extinguish once the up- dated tire pressures have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven f...

  • Page 434

    Caution! (continued) • after inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the tire pressure monitoring sensor. Note: • the tpms is not intended to replace normal tire care and mai...

  • Page 435

    Premium system – if equipped the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) uses wireless technology with wheel rim-mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the receiver module. Note: it is parti...

  • Page 436

    Note: your system can be set to display pressure units in psi, kpa, or bar. 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” or in a different color on the graphic display to the vehicle’s re...

  • Page 437

    Service tpm system warning the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will flash on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound a chime. The evic will display a “service tpm sys- tem” message for a minimum of five seconds. This messa...

  • Page 438

    If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault no longer exists, the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will no longer flash, the ⬙service tpm system⬙ message will not be present, and a pressure value will be displayed i...

  • Page 439

    Note: there is no tire pressure monitoring sensor in the spare tire. The tpms will not be able to monitor the tire pressure. If you install the spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, the tire pressure monitori...

  • Page 440

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

  • Page 441

    Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the world- wide fuel charter, wwfc) which define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer recom- mends the use of gasolines...

  • Page 442

    E-85 usage in non-flex fuel vehicles non-ffv vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- ing 10% ethanol (e10). Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the new vehicle limited warranty. If a non-ffv vehicle is inadvertently fueled with e-85 fuel, the engine will have some or all of these sy...

  • Page 443

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

  • Page 444

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

  • Page 445

    2. Open the fuel filler door. Note: in certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the fuel door to break the ice buildup and re-release the fuel door using the inside release button. Do not pry on the door. Fuel filler door release switch fue...

  • Page 446

    3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system. 4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refuel- ing. Note: only the correct size nozzle opens the latches allowing the flapper door to open. 5. Fill the v...

  • Page 447

    Warning! • never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel door is open 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. • ...

  • Page 448

    Note: if the fuel door does not latch after the manual release cable has been activated, the actuator latch should be manually returned to the closed position. Vehicle loading certification label as required by national highway traffic safety admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certific...

  • Page 449

    Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) the gvwr is the total permissible weight of your vehicle including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo. The label also specifies maximum capacities of front and rear axle systems (gawr). Total load must be limited so gvwr and front and rear gawr are not ...

  • Page 450

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

  • Page 451

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

  • Page 452

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

  • Page 453

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

  • Page 454

    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. Trailer hitch classification definitions clas...

  • Page 455

    Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) engine/ transmission gcwr (gross combined wt. Rat- ing) frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Trailer tongue wt. (see note) 6.4l automatic 12,600 lbs (5 715 kg) 40 sq. Ft. (3.72 sq m) 7,200 lbs (3 265 kg) 720 lbs (327 kg) refer to loca...

  • Page 456

    Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • the 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 into or on the t...

  • Page 457

    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. Perform the maintenance listed in the “maintenance ...

  • Page 458

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

  • Page 459

    • trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 1,653 lbs (750 kg). Caution! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this could lead to...

  • Page 460

    Towing requirements – tires – proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to “tires – general information” in “starting and oper- ating” for proper tire inflation procedures. – check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures...

  • Page 461

    Note: using a lower gear while operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions will improve perfor- mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces- sive shifting and heat build up. This action will also provide better engine braking. Tow mode to reduce the potential for automatic transmis...

  • Page 462

    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 temporarily. Re...

  • Page 464: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . .464 䡵 if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . .464 䡵 jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . .465 ▫ run flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .466 ▫ jack location . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 465

    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 direc- tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency...

  • Page 466

    Caution! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads hot (h), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on hot (h), and you hear conti...

  • Page 467

    Warning! (continued) • the jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas. Run flat tires this vehicle is equipped with a compa...

  • Page 468

    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. • do not tow a trailer when using the compact spare tire. Jack location the scissor-t...

  • Page 469

    Note: the funnel for the cap-less fuel system is located on top of the spare tire. If your vehicle is out of fuel and an auxiliary fuel can is needed, insert the funnel into the filler neck and proceed to fill the vehicle. For more information on the cap-less fuel system refer to “adding fuel” in “s...

  • Page 470

    6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. Note: passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. 7. For vehicles equipped with quadra-lift® refer to...

  • Page 471

    Warning! (continued) • do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.” • only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lift...

  • Page 472

    4. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flange just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. Jack and tool assembly jacking locations 6 what to do in emergencies 471.

  • Page 473

    5. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding). Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. Lift point symbol on sill molding front jacking lo...

  • Page 474

    6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides maximum sta- bility. Lift point symbol on sill molding rear jacking location 6 what to do in ...

  • Page 475

    Warning! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 7. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 8. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with ...

  • Page 476

    9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter- clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks. 10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice. ...

  • Page 477

    Warning! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately. Road tire installation 1. Mount the road tire ...

  • Page 478

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

  • Page 479

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

  • Page 480

    2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- cal accessories. 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 th...

  • Page 481

    2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery. 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the remote negative (-) p...

  • Page 482

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

  • Page 483

    Note: press the ⬙esc off⬙ switch (if necessary), to place the electronic stability control (esc) system in ⬙partial off ⬙ mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “elec- tronic brake control” in “starting and operating” for further information. Once the vehicle has been freed, press the ⬙esc off⬙ ...

  • Page 484

    Warning! (continued) explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi- cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed. Emergency tow hooks — if equipped ...

  • Page 485

    Manual park release warning! Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake, before activating the manual park release. Activating the manual park release will allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by the parking brake or by proper connection to a tow vehicle. Activati...

  • Page 486

    3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push the metal latch in towards the tether strap. 4. While the metal latch is the open position, simultane- ously pull upwards on the tether strap until it clicks and releases out of the park position. Manual park release cover release latch 6 what to do in em...

  • Page 487

    Note: to prevent the vehicle from rolling unintention- ally, firmly apply the parking brake. To disengage the manual park release lever: 1. To disengage the manual park release apply tension upward while pushing the release latch towards the tether to unlock the lever. Released position release latc...

  • Page 488

    2. Once the tension has been released and the lever has been unlocked be sure it is stowed properly and locks into position. Note: be sure to replace the cover by snapping it back in place. Towing a disabled vehicle the manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all four wheels off the ground us...

  • Page 490: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment — 6.4l . . . . . . . . . .491 䡵 onboard diagnostic system (obd ii) . . .492 䡵 emissions inspection and maintenance programs . . . . . . . . . . . . .493 䡵 replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .495 䡵 dealer service . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 491

    ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520 ▫ appearance care and protection from corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .522 䡵 fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .528 ▫ power distribution center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .528 䡵 v...

  • Page 492

    Engine compartment — 6.4l 1 — power distribution center (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 maintaining yo...

  • Page 493

    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 494

    Emissions inspection and maintenance programs in some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system. Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. For states that require an inspection and mainte- nance (i/m), this check verifies the...

  • Page 495

    4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen: • 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 496

    Replacement parts use of genuine mopar® parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- sure the designed performance. Damage or failures caused by the use of non-mopar® parts for mainte- nance and repairs will not be covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Deale...

  • Page 497

    Caution! • failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per- form repairs and service when necessary could result in more costly repairs, damage to other components or negatively impact vehicle perfor- mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by an authorized dealer or qualified repai...

  • Page 498

    Caution! • overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. • operating the engine with the oil levels below the safe zone, or operating with oil levels that exceed the top of the safe zone may cause engine damage. Change engine oil the oil ...

  • Page 499

    American petroleum institute (api) engine oil identification symbol this symbol means that the oil has been certified by the american petroleum institute (api). The manufacturer only recommends api certified engine oils. Caution! Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can da...

  • Page 500

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

  • Page 501

    Warning! (continued) for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury. Engine air cleaner filter selection the quality o...

  • Page 502

    Warning! • when temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above the freezing point before attempting a jump-start....

  • Page 503

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

  • Page 504

    Refrigerant recovery and recycling r-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- carbon (hfc) that is endorsed by the environmental protection agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealer or othe...

  • Page 505

    5. Remove the a/c air filter by pulling it straight out of the housing. 6. Install the a/c air filter with the arrow on the filter pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the cover. Caution! The a/c air filter is identified with an arrow...

  • Page 506

    Body lubrication locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- cated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as mopar® spray white lube to assure quiet, easy opera-...

  • Page 507

    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 up- ward unless the pivot cap is raised first. 2. Lift the rear wiper arm upward to r...

  • Page 508

    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 509

    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 flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution. Ex...

  • Page 510

    Warning! (continued) • 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 ve- hicle in areas where your exhaust system can con- tact anything that can burn. ...

  • Page 511

    Note: intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you. In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop the vehicle, turn ...

  • Page 512

    Coolant checks check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, the system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh oat coolant (conforming to ms-12106) only by an author...

  • Page 513

    Caution! • mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified organic additive technology (oat) en- gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic additive technology (oat) engine cool- ant is different and should not be mixed with hybri...

  • Page 514

    You use the same engine coolant (oat coolant conform- ing to ms-12106) throughout the life of your vehicle. Please review these recommendations for using organic additive technology (oat) engine coolant (antifreeze) that meets the requirements of chrysler material stan- dard ms-12106. When adding en...

  • Page 515

    The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. Warning! • the warning words “do not open hot” on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is overheated. Do not loo...

  • Page 516

    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 replacing cool- ant. Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle ne...

  • Page 517

    • if frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are required, the cooling system should be pressure tested for leaks. • maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a minimum of 50% oat coolant (conforming to ms-12106) and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your engine w...

  • Page 518

    Fluid level check – brake master cylinder the fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced, or immediately if the brake system warning light is on. If necessary, add fluid to bring level to the full mark on the side of the reservoir of the brake master cylind...

  • Page 519

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

  • Page 520

    Front axle fluid level check the front axle oil level needs to be between 1/8 in (3 mm) below the bottom of the fill hole and the bottom of the fill hole. The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 n·m). Caution! Do not overtighten the plugs as it could dama...

  • Page 521

    Transfer case fluid level check for normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons the exterior surfaces of the transfer case assembly should be inspected. If oil leakage is suspected inspect the fluid level. Refer to “fluids, lubricants,...

  • Page 522

    Note: no chemical flushes should be used in any transmission; only the approved lubricant should be used. Caution! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder, and will require more...

  • Page 523

    Transmission has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can check your transmission fluid level using special service tools. If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, visit your authorized dealer immediately to have the transmission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle with an impr...

  • Page 524

    Hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under- body protection. The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle. What causes corrosion? Corrosion i...

  • Page 525

    Caution! • do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder that 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 r...

  • Page 526

    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® wheel cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-a...

  • Page 527

    • for grease stains, apply mopar® multi-purpose cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. • do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of protectants on stain repel products. Interior care use mopar® total clean to clean fabric upholstery a...

  • Page 528

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

  • Page 529

    Fuses power distribution center the power distribution center is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains car- tridge fuses, micro fuses, relays, and circuit breakers. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity nu...

  • Page 530

    Cavity cartridge fuse micro fuse description f03 60 amp yellow rad fan f05 40 amp green compressor for air suspension if equipped f06 40 amp green antilock brakes/ electronic stability control pump f07 40 amp green starter solenoid f08 40 amp green emission sensors (diesel engine only) f09 40 amp gr...

  • Page 531

    Cavity cartridge fuse micro fuse description f22 20 amp yellow engine control module f23 30 amp pink body controller #1 f24 30 amp pink driver door module f25 30 amp pink front wipers f26 30 amp pink antilock brakes/ stability control module/valves f28 20 amp yellow trailer tow backup lights - if eq...

  • Page 532

    Cavity cartridge fuse micro fuse description f39 30 amp pink power liftgate - if equipped f40 10 amp red daytime running lights f42 20 amp yellow horn f44 10 amp red diagnostic port f46 10 amp red tire pressure monitor f49 10 amp red integrated central stack / climate control cavity cartridge fuse m...

  • Page 533

    Cavity cartridge fuse micro fuse description f57 15 amp blue transmission f59 10 amp red purging pump (diesel engine only) f60 15 amp blue transmission con- trol module f62 10 amp red air conditioning clutch f63 20 amp yellow ignition coils (gas), urea heater (diesel) f64 25 amp natural fuel injecto...

  • Page 534

    Cavity cartridge fuse micro fuse description f73 15 amp blue hid headlamps right f74 20 amp yellow brake vacuum pump - if equipped f76 10 amp red antilock brakes/ electronic stability control f77 10 amp red drivetrain control module/front axle disconnect module f78 10 amp red engine control module /...

  • Page 535

    Cavity cartridge fuse micro fuse description f86 10 amp red airbag module f87 10 amp red air suspension / trailer tow / steer- ing column con- trol module f88 15 amp blue instrument panel cluster f90/ f91 20 amp yellow power outlet (rear seats) selectable f92 10 amp red rear console lamp - if equipp...

  • Page 536

    Cavity cartridge fuse micro fuse description f99 10 amp red climate control / driver assistance systems module f100 10 amp red active damping - if equipped f101 15 amp blue electrochromatic mirror/smart high beams - if equipped f103 10 amp red cabin heater (diesel engine only) f104 20 amp yellow pow...

  • Page 537

    Vehicle storage if you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery. You may: • disconnect the negative cable from the battery. • anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.E. Vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air ...

  • Page 538

    Exterior bulbs bulb number headlamps (low beam) h11 premium headlamps (low/high beam) d3s (serviced at authorized dealer) headlamps (high beam) 9005 premium park/turn sig- nal lamp led - (service at authorized dealer) daytime running lamp (drl) 3157k premium daytime run- ning lamp (drl) led - (servi...

  • Page 539

    Bulb number chmsl - center high mounted stop lamp led - (service at authorized dealer) note: numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from your authorized dealer. If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized dealer or refer to the applicable service manual. Bulb replacem...

  • Page 540

    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 541

    Caution! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. Front fog lamps 1. Reach through the cutout in the splash shield and disconnect the wiring harness from th...

  • Page 542

    4. Align the index tabs of the front fog lamp bulb with the slots in the collar of the bulb opening on the back of the front fog lamp housing. 5. Insert the bulb into the housing until the index tabs are engaged in the slots of the collar. 6. Firmly and evenly push the bulb straight into the lamp ho...

  • Page 543

    4. Twist socket counter clockwise and remove from lamp. 5. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 6. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the lamp assembly. Rear liftgate mounted tail lamp 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower tr...

  • Page 544

    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 high-mounted stop lamp is an led assembly. See your authorized dealer for r...

  • Page 545

    Fluid capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) 25 gallons 94 liters engine oil with filter 6.4 liter engine (sae 0w-40, synthetic api certified) 7 quarts 6.6 liters cooling system* 6.4 liter engine (mopar® antifreeze/engine coolant 10 year/ 150,000 mile formula that meets the requirements of chrysl...

  • Page 546

    Fluids, lubricants and genuine parts engine component fluid, lubricant or genuine part engine coolant we recommend you use mopar® antifreeze/coolant 10 year/150,000 mile formula oat (organic additive technology) that meets the requirements of chrysler material standard ms-12106. Engine oil for best ...

  • Page 547

    Chassis component fluid, lubricant or genuine part automatic transmission we recommend you only use mopar® zf 8&9 speed atf™ automatic transmission fluid or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Transfer case we recommend you use mo...

  • Page 548: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . .548 ▫ required maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . .550 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s.

  • Page 549

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

  • Page 550

    • under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or six months, which- ever comes first. 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 ...

  • Page 551

    • 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 for correct operation. At each oil change • change the engine oil filter. • inspect the brake hoses and lines. Caution! Failure to perform th...

  • Page 552

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

  • Page 553

    18,000 miles (30,000 km) or 18 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature, authorized service center 24,000 miles (40,000 km) or 24 month...

  • Page 554

    30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 30 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏ replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ drain the transfer case and refill. ❏ adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped...

  • Page 555

    42,000 miles (70,000 km) or 42 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏ inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for po- lice, taxi, fleet, sustained high speed driv...

  • Page 556

    54,000 miles (90,000 km) or 54 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature, authorized service center 60,000 miles (100,000 km) or 60 mont...

  • Page 557

    66,000 miles (110,000 km) or 66 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature, authorized service center 72,000 miles (120,000 km) or 72 mon...

  • Page 558

    78,000 miles (130,000 km) or 78 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏ inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for po- lice, taxi, fleet, sustained high speed dri...

  • Page 559

    90,000 miles (150,000 km) or 90 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏ replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ inspect and replace pcv valve if nec- essary. ❏ drain the transfer case and re...

  • Page 560

    102,000 miles (170,000 km) or 102 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏ inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for po- lice, taxi, fleet, sustained high speed d...

  • Page 561

    114,000 miles (190,000 km) or 114 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature, authorized service center 120,000 miles (200,000 km) or 120...

  • Page 562

    126,000 miles (210,000 km) or 126 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature, authorized service center 132,000 miles (220,000 km) or 132...

  • Page 563

    138,000 miles (230,000 km) or 138 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏ inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for po- lice, taxi, fleet, sustained high speed d...

  • Page 564

    150,000 miles (250,000 km) or 150 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏ replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ drain the transfer case and refill. ❏ adjust parking brake on vehicles equip...

  • Page 565

    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 me- chanic. • failure to properly inspect and m...

  • Page 566: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .567 ▫ prepare for the appointment. . . . . . . . . . . . .567 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .567 ▫ be reasonable with requests . . . . ....

  • Page 567

    䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . .574 ▫ treadwear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .574 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .574 ▫ temperature grades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .575 566 if you need consum...

  • Page 568

    Suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle prepare for the appointment if you are 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 569

    Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer. We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealer have the facilities, factory-trai...

  • Page 570

    Chrysler canada inc. Customer center p.O. Box 1621 windsor, ontario n9a 4h6 phone: (800) 465–2001 english / (800) 387–9983 french in mexico contact: av. Prolongacion paseo de la reforma, 1240 sante fe c.P. 05109 mexico, d. F. In mexico city: 5081-7568 outside mexico city: 1-800-505-1300 customer ass...

  • Page 571

    Service contract you may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs after the manufacturer’s new vehicle limited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a manufactur...

  • Page 572

    Warning! (continued) products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi- cals known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Warranty information see the warranty information booklet, located on the dvd, for the terms and provisions of chrysler group ...

  • Page 573

    To contact nhtsa, you may either call the auto safety hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (tty: 1–800–424– 9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov; or write to: administrator, nhtsa, 1200 new jersey avenue, se., west building, washington, d.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor...

  • Page 574

    Diagnostic procedure manuals diagnostic procedure manuals are filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find and cor...

  • Page 575

    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 576

    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 578: Index

    Index 10

  • Page 579

    Adaptive cruise control (acc) (cruise control) . . .195 adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . .512 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .443 additives, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .442 airbag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 580

    Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385 auxiliary electrical outlet (power outlet) . . . . . . . .268 auxiliary power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268 battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500 keyless transmitte...

  • Page 581

    Center high mounted stop light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .543 certification label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447 chart, tire sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408 check engine light (malfunction indicator light) . .493 checking your vehicle for safety . . ....

  • Page 582

    Dealer service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .495 defroster, rear window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286 defroster, windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 disposal antifreeze (engine coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .514 door locks . . . . ...

  • Page 583

    Flooded, starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372 fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .439 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .477 oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .496 oil change interval . . ...

  • Page 584

    Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294 fog light service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .540 folding rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 forward collision warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220 four-way hazard fla...

  • Page 585

    Gross vehicle weight rating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .450 gvwr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .448 hazard driving through flowing, rising, or shallow stand- ing water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .391 hazard warning flasher . . . . ...

  • Page 586

    Key-in reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 keyless enter-n-go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 keyless entry system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 keyless go. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 key, programming ....

  • Page 587

    Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .538 headlights on with wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172 high beam indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294 illuminated entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 malfunction indicator (check engine)...

  • Page 588

    Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .440 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 electric powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 electric remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 exterior foldi...

  • Page 589

    Operator manual (owner’s manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 outside rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 overhead console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248 overheating, engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296 owner’s manual (operator manual) . ....

  • Page 590

    Rear camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245 rear cross path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 rear cupholder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274 rear park sense system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 rear seat, folding ....

  • Page 591

    Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 adjustable upper shoulder anchorage . . . . . . . . .60 and pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 extender . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 592

    Speedometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294 starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369 cold weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372 engine fails to start...

  • Page 593

    High speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .421 inflation pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419 life of tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .427 load capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413 pressure monitor system (...

  • Page 594

    Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520 shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .374 transmitter battery service (remote keyless entry) . .26 transmitter, garage door opener (homelink®). . . .251 transmitter programming (remote keyless entry) ....

  • Page 595

    Windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .505 windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 wiper blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .505 wipers, intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 wipers, rain sensitive . . . ...

  • Page 596

    Chrysler group llc o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 20 14 gr and cher ok ee sr t8 14wk742-126-ac third edition printed in u.S.A. 2 0 1 4 grand cherokee srt8.