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Jeep 2016 COMPASS Owner's Manual

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    Compass o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2 0 1 6.

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    Vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name fca us llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name fca canada inc. Used in substitution therefore. Driving and alcohol drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be serious...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 5: Introduction

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

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

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

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    6 introduction.

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    Warnings and cautions this owner’s manual contains warnings against operating 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 owner’s 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 8 introduct...

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

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    ▫ to lock the doors and liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . .22 ▫ sound horn with remote key lock . . . . . . . . .22 ▫ flash lights with remote key lock/unlock . . .23 ▫ using the panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 ▫ programming additional transmitters. . . . . . . .25 ▫ transmitter batte...

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    䡵 liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 䡵 occupant restraint systems . . . . . . . . . .40 ▫ important safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 ▫ seat belt systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 ▫ supplemental restraint system (srs) . . . . . . . ....

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

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

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

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

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    Caution! The sentry key immobilizer system is not compat- ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. ...

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    Customer key programming if you have two valid sentry keys, you can program new sentry keys to the system by performing the following procedure: 1. Cut the additional sentry key transponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition ...

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    Note: if a programmed key is lost, see your authorized dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an authorized dealer at the time of s...

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    2. Lock the door using either the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter and close all doors. 3. The vehicle security light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for approximately 16 seconds. This shows that the vehicle security alarm is arming. During this perio...

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    Vehicle security alarm manual override the vehicle security alarm will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger. Remote keyless entry (rke) — if equipped this system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the panic alarm from distances up to approxima...

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    To unlock the doors and liftgate push 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 o...

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    Note: pushing the lock button on the rke transmitter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the vehicle security alarm. Opening a door with the vehicle security alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Push the unlock button to deactivate the vehicle security alarm. Illuminated approac...

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    • for vehicles not equipped with the evic, perform the following steps: 1. Push the lock button on a programmed rke transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, push the panic button while still holding the lock button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test th...

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

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    Note: when you turn off the panic alarm by pushing the panic button a second time, you may have to move closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of the system. Programming additional transmitters refer to “sentry key” in “things to know before start- ing” for further information. If y...

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    3. To reassemble the rke transmitter case, snap the two halves together. Note: if the rke transmitter is equipped with a screw, reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. General information the following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (rf) devices equipped in this vehicle: thi...

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    How to use remote start all of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: • shift lever in park • doors closed • hood closed • hazard switch off • brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed) • ignition key removed from ignition switch • battery at an acceptable char...

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    • remote start aborted — hood ajar • remote start aborted — l/gate ajar • remote start aborted — fuel low • remote start aborted — system fault the evic message stays active until the ignition is turned to the on/run position. To enter remote start push and release the remote start button on the rke...

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    • any engine warning lamps come on. • low fuel light turns on. • the hood is opened. • the hazard switch is pushed. • the transmission is moved out of park. • the brake pedal is pushed. To exit remote start mode without driving the vehicle push and release the remote start button one time or allow t...

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    2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- eration. Note: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Door locks manual door locks use ...

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    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...

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    Auto lock doors — if equipped the auto door lock feature default condition is enabled. When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). Auto lock doors programming the automatic door locks feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: • for veh...

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

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    Personal settings (customer-programmable features)” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further infor- mation. • for vehicles not equipped with the evic, perform the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch be...

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

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

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    Warning! Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not let children play with power windows. Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. Occupants, particu- larly unattended children, can become entrapped by the windows while operating the pow...

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    Window lockout switch the window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window controls on the rear passenger doors. To disable the window controls on the rear pas- senger doors, push the window lockout switch. To enable the rear window controls, push the window lockout switch...

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    Liftgate note: the key that is used to start the vehicle is also used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate. To unlock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock and turn it to the right (manual lock models only). The liftgate can also be unlocked using the remote keyless entry (rke) tra...

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    • although the liftgate has no inside release mechanism, the liftgate trim panel includes an opening with a snap-in cap that provides access to release the latch in the event of an electrical system malfunction. Warning! • driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your ve...

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    Important safety precautions please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible. Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag: 1. C...

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    Side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between occupants and the door and occupants could be injured. 9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the customer center. Phone numbers are provided under ⬙if you need assistance.⬙ ...

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    Driver and passenger beltalert (if equipped) beltalert is a feature intended to remind the driver and outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat beltalert) to buckle their seat belts. The belt alert feature is active when- ever the ignition switch is in the start o...

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    Change of status if the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat beltalert) unbuckles their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling, the beltalert warning sequence will begin until the seat belts are buckled again. The outboard front passenger seat bel...

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    Warning! • relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even though you have air bags. • in a collision, you and your p...

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    Warning! (continued) • a lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision. The seat belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap part of your seat belt as low as possible and keep it snug. • a twisted seat belt may not pro...

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    Warning! (continued) • a frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be re- placed immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the seat belt system. Sea...

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    3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt i...

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    5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfort- able and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the shoulder belt. 6. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the buckle. The seat belt will automaticall...

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    Adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage in the driver and front passenger seats, the top of the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the seat belt away from your neck. Push or squeeze the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that ...

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    Second row center seat belt operating instructions the second row center seat belt features a seat belt with a mini-latch plate and buckle, which allows the seat belt to detach from the lower anchor when the seat is folded. The mini-latch plate and regular latch plate can then be stored out of the w...

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    4. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the mini-latch plate into the mini-buckle until you hear a “click.” 5. Sit back in seat. Slide the regular latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go around your lap. 6. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, ins...

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    Position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the seat belt to retract fully. Insert the mini-latch plate and regular latch plate into its stowed position. Warning! • if the mini-latch plate and mini-buckle are not properly connected when the seat belt is used by an occupan...

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    Seat belt extender. The seat belt extender should be used only if the existing seat belt is not long enough. When the seat belt extender is not required for a different occu- pant, it must be removed. Warning! • only use a seat belt extender if it is physically required in order to properly fit the ...

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    Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen and across the strong bones of the hips. Place the shoulder belt across the chest and away from the neck. Never place the shoulder belt behind the back or under the arm . Seat belt pretensioner the front seat belt system is equipped with pretensio...

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    For additional information, refer to “installing child restraints using the vehicle seat belt” under the “child restraints” section of this manual. The table below defines the type of feature for each seating position. If the passenger seating position is equipped with an alr and is being used for n...

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    Warning! • never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying passenger advanced front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger, including a child in a rear- facing child restraint. • only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with ...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not use the automatic locking mode to restrain occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children who are using booster seats. The locked mode is only used to install rear-facing or forward-facing child restraints that have a harness for restraining the child. Supplemental...

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    Warning! • all occupants, including the driver, should not operate 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. • do not place items over the top of the active head restra...

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    Warning! (continued) as loose cargo could contact the active head re- straint during sudden stops. Failure to follow this warning could cause personal injury if the active head restraint is deployed. Note: for more information on properly adjusting and positioning the head restraint, refer to “adjus...

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    Warning! Deployed ahrs are not able to best protect you in all types of collisions. Have deployed ahrs reset by an authorized dealer immediately. Supplemental restraint system (srs) air bag system components your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components: • occupant restra...

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    Warning! • 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. • never place a rear-fa...

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    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 type of collision as determined by the occupant restraint controller (orc), which may receive information from the front i...

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    Warning! (continued) • relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, air bags won’t deploy at all. Al- ways wear your seat belts even though you have air bags. Advanced front air ba...

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    The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The advanced front air bags fully inflate in less time than it takes to blink your eyes. The air bags then quickly deflate while helping to ...

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    The sabs may help to reduce the risk of occupant injury during certain side impacts and/or vehicle rollover events, in addition to the injury reduction potential provided by the seat belts and body structure. When the sab deploys, it opens the seam on the outboard side of the seatback’s trim cover. ...

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    Sabics may help reduce the risk of head or other injuries to front and rear seat outboard occupants in certain side impacts and/or vehicle rollover events, in addition to the injury reduction potential provided by the seat belts and body structure. The sabics deploy downward, covering the side win- ...

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    The sabics and sabs (“side air bags”) are designed to activate in certain side impacts and certain rollover events. The occupant restraint controller (“orc”) de- termines whether the deployment of the side air bags in a particular side impact or rollover event is appropriate, based on the severity a...

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    Warning! (continued) • relying on the side air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The side air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, side air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even though you have side air bags. Note...

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    The side air bags will not deploy in all rollover events. The rollover sensing-system determines if a rollover event may be in progress and whether deployment is appropriate. A slower-developing event may deploy the seat belt pretensioners on both sides of the vehicle. A faster-developing event may ...

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    Continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- structions for cleaning. Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de- ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you. Warning! De...

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    Enhanced accident response system reset procedure in order to reset the enhanced accident response system functions after an event, the ignition switch must be changed from ignition start or on/run to ignition off. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on the groun...

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    While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately. • the air bag warning light does not come on during the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the on/run position...

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    Warning! (continued) protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or add aftermarket side steps or run...

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

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

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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 restraint either an infant carrier ...

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    Infants and child restraints safety experts recommend that children ride rear-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 restraint. Two types of child restraints can be used rear-facing: infant carriers and conv...

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    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 the forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat bel...

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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 positions for installing child restraints in this vehicle • lower anchorage symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • top tether anchorage symbol 2 things to know before starting your vehicle 83.

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    Frequently asked questions about installing child seats with latch what is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the latch anchorage system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg) use the latch anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and ...

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    Frequently asked questions about installing child seats with latch 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 anchorages, use the seat be...

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    Locating 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 the ...

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    Locating tether anchorages there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. 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 ancho...

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    Restraints with flexible, webbing mounted lower attach- ments can be installed in any rear seating position. Warning! Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint. If you are installing latch- compatible child restraints next to each other, you must use the seat belt fo...

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    3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- ing position. 4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See the section “installing child restraints using the top tether anchorage” for direc- tio...

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    Warning! • improper installation of a child restraint to the latch anchorages can lead to failure of the re- straint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. • child restraint anchorages ar...

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    Lap/shoulder belt systems for installing child restraints in this vehicle • alr = switchable automatic locking retractor • top tether anchorage symbol 2 things to know before starting your vehicle 91.

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    Frequently asked questions about installing child restraints with seat belts 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 for- ward facing child restraint? Weight limit of the child restraint always use the tet...

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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. If the rear seat can be moved forward and r...

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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. See the section “installing child restraints using the top tether anchorage” for directions to attach a tether anchor. 9. Test...

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    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 that seating position, move the child restraint to another p...

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    Warning! • an incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. • if your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tethe...

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    Caution! Never use non-detergent oil or straight mineral oil in the engine or damage may result. Note: a new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as a problem. Safety tip...

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    Exhaust gas warning! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (co), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (co), follow these safety tips: • do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined...

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    Safety checks you should make inside the vehicle seat belts inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear s...

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    Floor mat safety information always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in o...

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

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    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 ▫ inside day/night mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 ▫ automatic dimming mirror — if equipped . . .108 ▫ outside mirror — driver side . . . . . . . . . . . .109 ▫ outside ...

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    䡵 voice command — if equipped . . . . . . . .143 ▫ voice command system operation . . . . . . . . .143 ▫ commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 ▫ voice training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 䡵 seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    ▫ headlights on with wipers (available with automatic headlights only) . . . . . . . . . . . . .168 ▫ instrument panel dimming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168 ▫ map/reading lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 䡵 windshield wipers and washers . . . . . .170 ▫ windshield wiper operation . ....

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    ▫ using homelink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 ▫ security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 ▫ troubleshooting tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 ▫ general information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 䡵 power sunroof — if equipped . . . . . ...

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    ▫ cargo tie-down loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 ▫ fold down speakers — if equipped . . . . . . . .207 䡵 rear window features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207 ▫ rear window wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . . . . .207 ▫ rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208 䡵 roof luggage ...

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

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    Note: this feature is disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse. Caution! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean. Outside mirror — driver side adjust the flat outs...

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

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    When you are finished adjusting the mirror, turn the control to the center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror. Heated mirrors — if equipped these mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster. Refer to “rear window fea...

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    Uconnect phone — if equipped uconnect phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. Uconnect phone allows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using simple voice commands (e.G., “call” ѧ “mike” ѧ “work” or “dial” ѧ “248-555-1212”). Your mobile phone’s audio ...

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    Warning! Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following all applicable laws, including laws regarding phone use. Your at- tention should be focused on safely operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing serious injury or death. Uconne...

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    Operation voice commands can be used to operate the uconnect phone and to navigate through the uconnect phone menu structure. Voice commands are required after most uconnect phone prompts. You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options. • prior to giving a ...

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    To activate the uconnect phone, simply push the phone button and follow the audible prompts for direc- tions. Uconnect phone sessions begin with a push of the phone button on the radio control head. Cancel command at any prompt, after the beep, you can say “cancel” and you will be returned to the ma...

  • Page 118

    For identification purposes, you will be prompted to give the uconnect phone a name for your mobile phone. Each mobile phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name. You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a priority level between one and seven, with one being the highest priorit...

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    • the system will prompt you to say the name of the person you want to call. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example, you can say “john doe,” where john doe is a previ- ously stored name entry in the uconnect phonebook or downloaded...

  • Page 120

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

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    • either the mobile phone’s phonebook or the mobile phone’s sim card phonebook is downloaded. • this downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the uconnect phone. These can only be edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans- ferred and updated to uconnect phone on the next phone con...

  • Page 122

    To delete a uconnect phonebook entry using voice com- mands: 1. Push the phone button to begin. 2. After the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “phonebook delete.” 3. After you enter the phonebook delete menu, you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete. You can ...

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    3. After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be deleted. Note: • only the phonebook in the current language is deleted. • automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited. List all names in the uconnect phonebook to hear a list of all names in the uconnect phonebook using voic...

  • Page 124

    Answer or reject an incoming call — no call currently in progress when you receive a call on your mobile phone, the uconnect phone will interrupt the vehicle audio system, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the call. • push the phone button to accept the call. • to reject the call, push...

  • Page 125

    Place/retrieve a call from hold to put a call on hold: 1. Push the phone button until you hear a single beep. • this indicates that the call is on hold. • to bring the call back from hold, push and hold the phone button until you hear a single beep. Toggling between calls if two calls are in progres...

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    Call termination to end a call in progress: 1. Momentarily push the phone button. • only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call. If the active call is terminated by the phone far end, a call on hold may not become active automatically...

  • Page 127

    2. After the ignition is cycled to off, a call can continue on the uconnect phone for a certain duration, after which the call is automatically transferred from the uconnect phone to the mobile phone. 3. An active call is automatically transferred to the mobile phone after the ignition is cycled to ...

  • Page 128

    • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “emergency” and the uconnect phone will instruct the paired mobile phone to call the emergency number. This feature is supported in the u.S., canada, and mexico. Note: • the emergency number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is pu...

  • Page 129

    Note: you should program the desired towing assis- tance phone number using the voice command system. To do this, push the phone button and say “setup,” followed by “towing assistance.” when prompted say 1-800-521-2779 for u.S./canada, say 55-14-3454 for mexico city and 1-800-712-3040 for outside me...

  • Page 130

    Used for navigating through an automated customer service center menu structure, and to leave a number on a pager. You can also send stored uconnect phonebook entries as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager entries. To use this feature, dial the number you wish to call and then pus...

  • Page 131

    2. After the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say one of the following: • “setup confirmation prompts on” • “setup confirmation prompts off” phone and network status indicators if available on the radio and/or on a premium display such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by your mob...

  • Page 132

    • following the beep, say “mute.” to un-mute the uconnect phone: • push the voice command button. • following the beep, say “mute off.” advanced phone connectivity transfer call to and from mobile phone the uconnect phone allows ongoing calls to be trans- ferred from your mobile phone to the uconnec...

  • Page 133

    • the uconnect phone will play the phone names of all paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired phone being announced, push the voice command but- ton and say “select” or “delete.” also, see the next two sections for an alternate way to “...

  • Page 134

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

  • Page 135

    Voice command for best performance: • adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least ½ inch (1 cm) gap between the overhead console (if equipped) and the mirror. • always wait for the beep before speaking. • speak normally without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet/meter...

  • Page 136

    • phonebook (downloaded and uconnect phone local) name recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not similar. • numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred.” • you can say “o” (letter “o”) for “0” (zero). • even though international dia...

  • Page 137

    Read messages: if you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to uconnect phone, an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message. If you wish to hear the new message: 1. Push the phone button. 2. After the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “sms r...

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    6. Why? 7. I love you. 8. Call me. 9. Call me later. 10. Thanks. 11. See you in 15 minutes. 12. I am on my way. 13. I’ll be late. 14. Are you there yet? 15. Where are we meeting? 16. Can this wait? 17. Bye for now. 18. When can we meet? 19. Send number to call. 20. Start without me. Turn voice text ...

  • Page 139

    Bluetooth communication link mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the uconnect phone. When this happens, the connection can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off/ on. Your mobile phone is recommended to remain in bluetooth on mode. Power-up after switching the ignition...

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    140 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    Voice commands primary alternate (s) zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location primary alternate (s) all call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency english erase all espanol francais help 3 understanding the features...

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

  • Page 145

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

  • Page 146

    Warning! Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following all applicable laws, including laws regarding phone use. Your at- tention should be focused on safely operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing serious injury or death. When y...

  • Page 147

    To hear the first available menu, push the voice com- mand button and say “help” or “main menu.” commands the voice command system understands two types of commands, universal commands and local commands. Universal commands are available at all times. Local commands are available if the supported ra...

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    • “bluetooth streaming” (to switch to bluetooth stream- ing mode) • “memo” (to switch to the memo recorder) • “system setup” (to switch to system setup) radio am to switch to the am band, say “am” or “radio am.” in this mode, you may say the following commands: • “frequency #” (to change the frequen...

  • Page 149

    • “previous channel” (to select the previous channel) • “list channel” (to hear a list of available channels) • “select name” (to say the name of a channel) • “menu radio” (to switch to the radio menu) • “main menu” (to switch to the main menu) disc mode to switch to the disc mode, say “disc.” in th...

  • Page 150

    Memo mode to switch to the voice recorder mode, say “memo.” in this mode, you may say the following commands: • “new memo” (to record a new memo) — during the recording, you may push the voice command but- ton to stop recording. You proceed by saying one of the following commands: – “save” (to save ...

  • Page 151

    • “tutorial” • “voice training” note: keep in mind that you have to push the voice command button first and wait for the beep before speaking the “barge in” commands. Voice training for users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers the uconnect voice “vo...

  • Page 152

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

  • Page 153

    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 154

    Heated seats — if equipped on some models, the front driver and passenger seats may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks. The controls for the front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel area. You can choose from hi, lo or off heat settings. Amber indica...

  • Page 155

    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. Man...

  • Page 156

    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 157

    Manual lumbar — if equipped the lumbar adjustment handle is located on the inboard or outboard side of the seatback. Rotate the lever down- ward to increase the lumbar support or rotate the lever upward to decrease the lumbar support. Driver’s seatback recline to adjust the seatback, lift the lever ...

  • Page 158

    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. Head restraints head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricti...

  • Page 159

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

  • Page 160

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

  • Page 161

    • 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! • all occupants, including the driver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle...

  • Page 162

    Folding rear seat to provide additional storage area, each rear seatback can be folded forward. Pull the strap forward to fold the rear seatback flat. To raise the seatback, pull the strap forward and lift the seatback into its upright position. Rear seat release straps folded rear seat 160 understa...

  • Page 163

    Warning! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury. Reclining rear seat — if equipped for ...

  • Page 164

    To open and close the hood to open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the hood release lever located on the left kick panel. 2. Move the safety latch, located outside the vehicle under the front edge of the hood, toward the center and raise the hood. Hood release lever hood safety latch...

  • Page 165

    Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side (left side facing hood) of the engine compartment to secure the hood in the open position. Place the hood prop at the location stamped into the inner hood surface. Caution! To prevent possible damage: • before closing hood, make sure the hood prop ro...

  • Page 166

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

  • Page 167

    Automatic headlights — if equipped turning the end of the multifunction lever to the third detent (auto), will activate the automatic headlight system. With the engine running and the multifunction lever in the auto position, the headlights will turn on and turn off based on the surrounding light le...

  • Page 168

    Fog lights — if equipped the front fog light switch is on the multifunc- tion lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam head- lights and pull out the end of the multifunction lever. Note: the fog lights will only operate with the head- lights on low beam. Se...

  • Page 169

    Note: if either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective. Lane change assist tap the lever up or down once, without ...

  • Page 170

    Headlights on with wipers (available with automatic headlights only) when this feature is active, the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the auto position. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are ...

  • Page 171

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

  • Page 172

    Note: the lights will remain on until the switch is pushed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle. They will not turn off automatically. Windshield wipers and washers the windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the right side of the steering column...

  • Page 173

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

  • Page 174

    Intermittent wiper system use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be- tween cycles, desirable. Select the delay interval by turning the end of the lever. Rotate the end of the lever upward (clockwise) to decrease the delay time and downwar...

  • Page 175

    Headlights on with wipers (available with automatic headlights only) when this feature is active, the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the auto position. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are ...

  • Page 176

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

  • Page 177

    Warning! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death. Electronic speed control ...

  • Page 178

    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 179

    To deactivate a soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the cancel button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate the electronic speed control with- out erasing the set speed from memory. Pushing the on/off button or turning the ignition switch off erases the set speed from ...

  • Page 180

    • if the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established. To decrease speed when the electronic speed control is set, you can de- crease speed by pushing the set (-) button. The drivers preferred units can...

  • Page 181

    Note: the electronic speed control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without electronic speed control. Warning! Electronic speed control can be dangerous...

  • Page 182

    Out of reverse unless the forward vehicle speed ex- ceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the transmission is shifted into ⬙park⬙ or the vehicles ignition is cycled to the off position. Static grid lines will illustrate the width of the vehicle. The static grid lines will show separate zones that will help indicat...

  • Page 183

    Caution! • to avoid vehicle damage, parkview should only be used as a parking aid. The parkview camera is unable to view every obstacle or object in your drive path. • to avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be driven slowly when using parkview to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen. ...

  • Page 184

    The homelink buttons, located on either the overhead console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ- ent homelink channels. The homelink indicator is located above the center button. Note: homelink is disabled when the vehicle security alarm is active. Homelink buttons/overhead consoles ...

  • Page 185

    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 recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the de...

  • Page 186

    1. Place the ignition in the on/run position. 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the homelink button you wish to program while keeping the homelink indicator light in view. 3. Push and hold the homelink button you want to program while you push and hold the hand-h...

  • Page 187

    Firmly push and release the “learn” or “train- ing” button. On some garage door openers/devices there may be a light that blinks when the garage door opener/device is in the learn/train mode. Note: you have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the learn button has been pushed. 6. Retu...

  • Page 188

    2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the homelink button you wish to program while keeping the homelink indicator light in view. 3. Push and hold the homelink button you want to program while you push and hold the hand-held transmitter button. 4. Continue to hold bo...

  • Page 189

    Canadian/gate operator programming for programming transmitters in canada/united states that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after several seconds of transmission. Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig- nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans- mission ...

  • Page 190

    Note: • if the indicator light stays on constantly, program- ming is complete and the garage door/device should activate when the homelink button is pushed. • to program the two remaining homelink buttons, repeat each step for each remaining button. Do not erase the channels. If you unplugged the ga...

  • Page 191

    To do this, push and hold the two outside buttons for 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all channels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be erased. The homelink universal transceiver is disabled when the vehicle security alarm is active. Troubleshooting tips if you are hav...

  • Page 192

    Warning! (continued) after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features. Call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the internet at homelink.Com for safety information or assistance. General information this device complies with fcc rules part 15 and industry canada rss-210. Operati...

  • Page 193

    Power sunroof — if equipped the power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console. Warning! • never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location acces- sible to children. Occupants, particularly unat-...

  • Page 194

    Opening sunroof — express push 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 other act...

  • Page 195

    Venting sunroof — express push and release the vent button within one half second and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is called “express vent”, and it will occur regardless of sunroof position. During express vent operation, any other actuation of the switch will stop the sunroof. S...

  • Page 196

    For vehicles equipped with the evic the power sunroof switch will remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the lock position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. Electrical power outlets there is a standard 12 volt (13 amp) power outlet...

  • Page 197

    Note: to ensure proper operation a mopar knob and element must be used. Caution! • do not exceed the maximum power of 160 watts (13 amps) at 12 volts. If the 160 watt (13 amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. • power outlets are designed for accessory...

  • Page 198

    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 199

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

  • Page 200

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

  • Page 201

    Cupholders your vehicle is equipped with four cupholders. There are two illuminated cupholders located in the front. There are two cupholders located in the back for the rear passengers. Front cupholders rear cupholders 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 199.

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

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    Door storage the interior door panels are equipped with lower storage areas. Console features the floor console contains both an upper and lower storage compartment. Front door storage rear door storage 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 201.

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    To open the upper storage compartment, push inward on the upper handle to unlatch the upper lid and lift the lid open. To open the lower storage compartment, lift upward on the lower handle to unlatch the lower storage compart- ment and lift the lid open. Warning! Do not operate this vehicle with a ...

  • Page 205

    Cargo area features cargo light the light is mounted in the headliner above the cargo area to illuminate the cargo area. Cargo cover the cargo area trim panels include two notches for mounting the available tonneau cover that accommo- dates the reclining rear seat. To install the cargo cover, insert...

  • Page 206

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

  • Page 207

    Removable load floor the cargo area load floor is removable and can be washed with mild soap and water. Cargo tie-down loops there are four tie-downs (d-rings) installed in the cargo area for securing cargo. Removable load floor cargo area tie-downs 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 205.

  • Page 208

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

  • Page 209

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

  • Page 210

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

  • Page 211

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

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    Approximately eight turns, then move the crossbar to the desired position, keeping the crossbars perpendicular to the luggage rack side rails. Once the crossbar is in one of the seven detent positions, retighten the thumb screws to lock the crossbar into position. Note: • to help control wind noise ...

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    Caution! (continued) • travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward lift to a load. This is especially true on large flat loads and may result in damage to th...

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    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . .217 䡵 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218 䡵 warning and indicator lights . . . . . . .223 ▫ red telltale indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224 ▫ yellow telltale indicator lights ...

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    ▫ display units of measure in . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 䡵 personal settings (customer-programmable features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 ▫ language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 ▫ auto lock doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    ▫ uconnect (satellite radio) — if equipped . . . .277 䡵 uconnect 430/430n cd/dvd/hdd/nav — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282 ▫ operating instructions (voice command system) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282 ▫ operating instructions (uco...

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    ▫ list or browse mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312 ▫ bluetooth streaming audio (btsa) . . . . . . . . .314 䡵 steering wheel audio controls . . . . . .315 ▫ radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316 ▫ cd player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317 䡵...

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

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    Instrument cluster 218 understanding your instrument panel.

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    1. Speedometer • the speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Odometer display / trip odometer display this display indicates the total distance the vehicle has been driven. Note: u.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle owners...

  • Page 222

    Caution! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “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 the “h”, turn the engine ...

  • Page 223

    Message display area when the appropriate conditions exist, the following odometer messages will display: door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door ajar gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liftgate ajar low tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L...

  • Page 224

    Nofuse if the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the ignition off draw (iod) fuse is improperly installed, or damaged, a “nofuse” message will display in the odom- eter display area. Refer to “fuses” in “maintaining your vehicle” for further information on fuses and fuse loca- tions. Change o...

  • Page 225

    Warning and indicator lights important: the warning / indicator light switches on in the instrument panel together with a dedicated mes- sage and/or acoustic signal when applicable. These indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative...

  • Page 226

    Red telltale indicator lights seat belt reminder warning light red telltale light what it means seat belt reminder warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to on/run, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is ...

  • Page 227

    Air bag warning light red telltale light what it means air bag warning light this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to on/run. If the light is either not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspe...

  • Page 228

    Brake warning light red telltale light what it means united states canada brake warning light this light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid le...

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    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 230

    Vehicle security warning light — if equipped red telltale light what it means vehicle security warning light this light will flash at a fast rate for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed. Oil pressure warning lig...

  • Page 231

    Engine temperature warning light red warning light what it means engine temperature warning light this light warns of an overheated engine condition. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the gauge approaches h, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set thre...

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    Oil temperature warning light red telltale light what it means oil temperature warning light this telltale indicates engine oil temperature is high. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. 230 understanding your instrument panel.

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    Charging system warning light red telltale light what it means charging system warning light this light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s nonessential electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at ...

  • Page 234

    Electronic throttle control (etc) warning light red telltale light what it means electronic throttle control (etc) warning light this light informs you of a problem with the electronic throttle control (etc) system. If a problem is detected while the engine is running, the light will either stay on ...

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    Yellow telltale indicator lights engine check/malfunction indicator light (mil) yellow telltale light what it means engine check/malfunction indicator light (mil) the engine check/malfunction indicator light (mil) is a part of an onboard diagnostic system called obd ii that monitors engine and autom...

  • Page 236

    Caution! Prolonged driving with the malfunction indicator light (mil) on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and driveability. If the mil is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is required. Warni...

  • Page 237

    Tire pressure monitoring indicator light yellow telltale light what it means tire pressure monitoring indicator light the warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these ...

  • Page 238

    On the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires. As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of...

  • Page 239

    Caution! The tpms has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. Tpms pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera- tion or sensor damage may result when using re- placement equipment that is not of the same size, t...

  • Page 240

    Electronic stability control (esc) off indicator light — if equipped yellow telltale light what it means electronic stability control (esc) off indicator light this light indicates the electronic stability control (esc) is off. 238 understanding your instrument panel.

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    Electronic stability control (esc) indicator light — if equipped yellow telltale light what it means electronic stability control (esc) indicator light the “esc indicator light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the on/run position. It should go out with th...

  • Page 242

    Anti-lock brake (abs) indicator light yellow telltale light what it means anti-lock brake (abs) indicator light this light monitors the anti-lock brake system (abs). The light will turn on when the igni- tion switch is placed in the on/run position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the...

  • Page 243

    Low fuel warning indicator light yellow telltale light what it means low fuel warning indicator light when the fuel level reaches approximately 2.8 gal (10.6 l), this light will turn on and a single chime will sound. 4wd! Warning light — if equipped yellow tell- tale light what it means 4wd! Warning...

  • Page 244

    Loose fuel filler cap indicator light — if equipped yellow telltale light what it means loose fuel filler cap indicator light this light will illuminate when fuel filler cap is loose. Properly close the filler cap to disen- gage the light. If the light does not turn off, please see your authorized d...

  • Page 245

    Transmission temperature indicator light red telltale light what it means transmission temperature indicator light this light indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may occur with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, safely pull over and stop ...

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    Green telltale indicator lights turn signal indicator lights green tell- tale light what it means turn signal indicator lights the instrument cluster arrow will flash independently for the left or right turn signal as se- lected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as select...

  • Page 247

    Park/headlight on indicator light green telltale light what it means park/headlight on indicator light this indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on. Front fog indicator light — if equipped green telltale light what it means front fog indicator light this indicator ...

  • Page 248

    Blue telltale indicator light high beam indicator light blue telltale light what it means high beam indicator light this indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to switch...

  • Page 249

    Hill descent indicator light — if equipped white tell- tale light what it means hill descent indicator light this indicator shows when the hill descent control (hdc) feature is turned on. The lamp will be on solid when hdc is armed. Hdc can only be armed when the transfer case is in the “4wd low” po...

  • Page 250

    Control buttons step button push the step button located on the steering wheel to scroll through sub menus (i.E., temperature, trip func- tions: odometer, trip a, trip b). Reset button to reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the on position, then push and hold the reset button locate...

  • Page 251

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

  • Page 252

    The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel: menu button push and release the menu button to scroll through the main menus (fuel economy, warn- ings, timer, units, system, personal settings) or to exit submenus. Compass button pus...

  • Page 253

    Down button push and release the down button to scroll downward through the submenus. When the appropriate conditions exist, the evic displays the following messages: • turn signal on (with a continuous warning chime after 1 mile (1.6 km) of distance travelled) • left front turn signal lamp out (wit...

  • Page 254

    • remote start aborted — fuel low • remote start aborted — system fault • key in ignition • low tire • low tire pressure display for premium tpm system • service tpm system engine oil change indicator system — if equipped oil change required your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicat...

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    Note: if the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. Evic functions • compass/temperature/audio • average fuel economy • distance to empty (dte) • units in • elapsed time • tire pressure monitor (tp...

  • Page 256

    Average fuel economy shows the average fuel economy since the last reset (pushing and holding the right arrow button as prompted in the evic display to reset). When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read “reset” or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the history information will be erased, ...

  • Page 257

    Elapsed time is displayed as follows: hours: minutes: seconds elapsed time can be reset by pushing and holding the right arrow button (as prompted in the evic display). Upon reset, all digits will change to zeros, and time will start incrementing again if the ignition switch is in run or start. Disp...

  • Page 258

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

  • Page 259

    Sound horn with lock when on is selected, a short horn sound will occur when the rke transmitter lock button is pushed. This feature may be selected with or without the flash lights with lock feature. Push and hold the right button when in this display until “on” or “off” appears to make your select...

  • Page 260

    Either front vehicle door will cancel this feature. Push and hold the right button when in this display until “off,” “45 sec.”, “5 min.”, or “10 min.” appears to make your selection. Illuminated approach when this feature is selected, the headlights will activate and remain on for up to 90 seconds w...

  • Page 261

    Note: a good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free from large metallic objects such as buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, etc. Manual compass calibration if the compass appears erratic and the “cal” indicator does not appear in the evic display, you must ...

  • Page 262

    Note: magnetic materials should be kept away from the top of the right rear quarter window. This is where the compass sensor is located. 1. Turn the ignition switch on. 2. Push and hold the compass button for approxi- mately two seconds. 3. Push and release the down button until “compass variance” m...

  • Page 263

    Uconnect 230 – am/fm stereo radio and 6–disc cd/dvd changer (mp3/wma aux jack) operating instructions — radio mode note: the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operate the radio. Power switch/volume control (rotary) push the on/volume control knob to turn on the radio. Push the on/...

  • Page 264

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

  • Page 265

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

  • Page 266

    Setting the tone, balance and fade push the rotary tune/scroll control knob and bass will display. Turn the tune/scroll control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones. Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob a second time and mid will display. Turn the tune/scroll control ...

  • Page 267

    Toggle the music type button to select the following format types: program type 16-digit character display no program type or un- defined none adult hits adlt hit classical classicl classic rock cls rock college college country country foreign language language information inform jazz jazz news news...

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

  • Page 269

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

  • Page 270

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

  • Page 271

    Note: the user will have to set these defaults before loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings after a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, the defaults are effective only if the disc supports the customer-preferred settings. Am and fm buttons push the buttons to select ...

  • Page 272

    Disc button pushing the disc button will allow you to switch from am/fm modes to disc modes. Operation instructions — disc mode for cd and mp3/wma audio play, dvd – video the radio dvd player and many dvd discs are coded by geographic region. These region codes must match for the disc to play. If th...

  • Page 273

    Radio display will show ⬙loading disc⬙ when the disc is loading and “reading disc” when the radio is reading the disc. Caution! This cd player will accept 4–3/4 inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the cd player mechanism. Eject button — ejecting compact disc(s) push the ...

  • Page 274

    Time button (cd mode) push this button to change the display from a large cd playing time display to a small cd playing time display. Rw/ff (cd mode) push and hold ff (fast forward) and the cd player will begin to fast forward until ff is released, or rw or another cd button is pushed. The rw (rewin...

  • Page 275

    • maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- character extension) • level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- character extension) multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations...

  • Page 276

    Mpeg specification sampling frequency (khz) bit rate (kbps) mpeg-1 audio layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48 mpeg-2 audio layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48 wma specifi- cation sampling fre- quency (khz) bit rate (kbps) wma 44.1 and 48...

  • Page 277

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

  • Page 278

    Note: the aux device must be turned on and the device’s volume set to the proper level. If the aux audio is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the aux audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down. Seek button (auxiliary mode) no function. Scan button (auxiliary mode) no functi...

  • Page 279

    Operating instructions — video entertainment system (ves) (if equipped) refer to “video entertainment system (ves)” for further details. Dolby manufactured under license from dolby laboratories. Dolby and the double-d symbol are trademarks of dolby laboratories. Macrovision this product incorporates...

  • Page 280

    System activation sirius satellite radio service is pre-activated, and you may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory-installed satellite radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel- come kit that contains general information, includ...

  • Page 281

    Decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly on or above the antenna. Reception quality satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons: • the vehi...

  • Page 282

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

  • Page 283

    Setup button pushing the setup button allows you to select the following items: • display sirius id number — push the audio/ select button to display the sirius id number. This number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the sirius subscription. Set/rnd button — to set the pushbutton memory wh...

  • Page 284

    Uconnect 430/430n cd/dvd/hdd/nav — if equipped refer to your uconnect supplement manual for detailed operating instructions. Operating instructions (voice command system) — if equipped refer to “voice command” for further details. Operating instructions (uconnect phone) — if equipped refer to “uconn...

  • Page 285

    Power switch/volume control (rotary) push the on/volume control knob to turn on the radio. Push the on/volume control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic volume control the electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction, without stopping. Turn- ing th...

  • Page 286

    5. To exit, push any button/knob, or wait five seconds. Rw/ff pushing the rw (rewind) or ff (fast forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either am or fm frequencies. Tune control turn the rotary tune/scroll control ...

  • Page 287

    Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob again to exit setting tone, balance, and fade. Am/fm button push the buttons to select either am or fm mode. Set/rnd button — to set the pushbutton memory when you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, push the set/rnd button. ...

  • Page 288

    Operation instructions — cd mode for cd and mp3 audio play note: • the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operate the radio. • this radio is capable of playing compact discs (cd), recordable compact discs (cd-r), rewritable compact discs (cd-rw), compact discs with mp3 tracks and m...

  • Page 289

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

  • Page 290

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

  • Page 291

    Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- character extension) • level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- character extension) multi-session disc formats are supported by the radio. Multi-session discs may contain combinations...

  • Page 292

    Mpeg specification sampling frequency (khz) bit rate (kbps) mpeg-1 audio layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 mpeg-2 audio layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 id3 tag information for artist, song title, and alb...

  • Page 293

    To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use cd-r media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the “disc at once” option before writing to the disc. Operation instructions — auxiliary mode the auxiliary (aux) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the...

  • Page 294

    Uconnect 130 with satellite radio operating instructions — radio mode note: the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operate the radio. Power switch/volume control (rotary) push the on/volume control knob to turn on the radio. Push the on/volume control knob a second time to turn off...

  • Page 295

    Another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping, until you release it. Voice command system (radio) — if equipped refer to “voice command” in “understanding the fea- tures of your vehicle”. Voice command button uconnect phone — if equipped push this button to operate t...

  • Page 296

    3. After adjusting the hours, push the right side tune/ scroll control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side tune/ scroll control knob. Push the tune/scroll con- trol knob to save time change. 5. To exit, push any button/knob or wait fiv...

  • Page 297

    Setting the tone, balance and fade push the rotary tune/scroll control knob and bass will display. Turn the tune/scroll control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones. Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob a second time and mid will display. Turn the tune/scroll control ...

  • Page 298

    Toggle the music type button to select the following format types: program type 16-digit character display no program type or un- defined none adult hits adlt hit classical classicl classic rock cls rock college college country country foreign language language information inform jazz jazz news news...

  • Page 299

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

  • Page 300

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

  • Page 301

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

  • Page 302

    The current selection. Pushing and holding the seek button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in cd and mp3 modes. Time button push this button to change the display from a large cd playing time display to a small cd playing time display. Rw/ff push and hold ff (fast forward) and the cd ...

  • Page 303

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

  • Page 304

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

  • Page 305

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

  • Page 306

    Push and hold the info button again for three seconds to return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ display. Operation instructions — auxiliary mode the auxiliary (aux) jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an mp3 player and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplif...

  • Page 307

    System activation sirius satellite radio service is pre-activated, and you may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory-installed satellite radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel- come kit that contains general information, includ...

  • Page 308

    Decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly on or above the antenna. Reception quality satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons: • the vehi...

  • Page 309

    Scan button pushing the scan button causes the tuner to search for the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- tinuing to the next. To stop the search, push the scan button a second time. Info button pushing the info button will cycle the display informa- tion between artist, song title,...

  • Page 310

    Setup button pushing the setup button allows you to select the following items: • display sirius id number — push the audio/ select button to display the sirius id number. This number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the sirius subscription. Set button — to set the pushbutton memory when y...

  • Page 311

    Ipod/usb/mp3 control — if equipped this feature allows an ipod or external usb device to be plugged into the usb port, located in the center console or glove compartment. Ipod control supports mini, 4g, photo, nano, 5g ipod and iphone devices. Some ipod software versions may not fully support the ip...

  • Page 312

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

  • Page 313

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

  • Page 314

    • pushing the repeat button will change the audio device mode to repeat the current playing track or push the vr button and say ⬙repeat on⬙ or ⬙repeat off. ⬙ • push the scan button to use ipod/usb/mp3 device scan mode, which will play the first ten seconds of each track in the current list and then ...

  • Page 315

    During all list modes, the ipod displays all lists in “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backward (counterclockwise) to get to the track faster. In list mode, the radio preset buttons are used as shortcuts to the following lists on the ipod or exter...

  • Page 316

    Caution! • leaving the ipod or external usb device (or any supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in ex- treme heat or cold can alter the operation or dam- age the device. Follow the device manufacturer’s guidelines. • placing items on the ipod or external usb device, or connections to the ipod o...

  • Page 317

    Selecting a different audio device 1. Push the phone button to begin. 2. After the ⬙ready⬙ prompt and following the beep, say ⬙setup⬙, then say ⬙select audio devices.⬙ 3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the uconnect phone system to list the audio devices. Next track use the seek up button, o...

  • Page 318

    The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pushing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume, and pushing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume. Pushing the center button will mak...

  • Page 319

    Cd player pushing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the cd. Pushing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within eight seconds after the current track begins to play. If you push the switc...

  • Page 320

    Note: if you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc, it may be damaged (e.G., scratched, reflective coat- ing removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known good disc before considering disc player service. Radio operation and mobile dev...

  • Page 321

    The manual temperature controls consist of a series of outer rotary dials and inner push knobs. Blower control rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the ven- tilation system in any mode. The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the “o” (off) pos...

  • Page 322

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

  • Page 323

    • panel air is directed through the outlets in the instru- ment panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. Note: the center instrument panel outlets can be aimed so that they are directed toward the rear seat passengers for maximum airflow to the rear. • bi-level air is directed through...

  • Page 324

    Note: • the air conditioning compressor operates in mix, defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the air conditioning (a/c) button is not pushed. This dehu- midifies the air to help dry the windshield. To improve fuel economy, use these modes only when necessary. • for information on operating t...

  • Page 325

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

  • Page 326

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

  • Page 327

    Manual operation override this system offers a full complement of manual override features, which consist of blower preferred automatic, mode preferred automatic, or blower and mode pre- ferred automatic. This means the operator can override the blower, the mode, or both. There is a manual blower ra...

  • Page 328

    326 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 329

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

  • Page 330

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

  • Page 331

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

  • Page 332

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

  • Page 333

    Control setting suggestions for various weather conditions 4 understanding your instrument panel 331.

  • Page 335: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .337 ▫ manual transmission — if equipped . . . . . . .337 ▫ automatic transmission — if equipped . . . . .338 ▫ normal starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338 ▫ extreme cold weather (below –22°f or −...

  • Page 336

    䡵 autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357 ▫ autostick (six-speed automatic transmission) . . . . . . . .357 ▫ autostick (cvt) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . .359 䡵 four-wheel drive operation — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .361 䡵 on-road ...

  • Page 337

    ▫ electronic roll mitigation (erm) . . . . . . . . . .388 ▫ hill descent control (hdc) — if equipped . . .389 䡵 tire safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . .391 ▫ tire markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .391 ▫ tire identification number (tin). . . . . . . . . . .394 ▫ tire te...

  • Page 338

    䡵 fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .426 ▫ 2.0l and 2.4l engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .426 ▫ reformulated gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .426 ▫ gasoline/oxygenate blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . .427 ▫ e-85 usage in non-flex fuel vehicles . . . . . . .427 ▫...

  • Page 339

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

  • Page 340

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

  • Page 341

    Warning! (continued) another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow the procedure carefully. Refer to “jump-starting” in “what to do in emer- gencies” for further information. Extreme cold weather (below –22°f or −30°c) to ensure reliable starting at these tempera...

  • Page 342

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

  • Page 343

    Use each gear in numerical order, do not skip a gear. Be sure the transmission is in first gear, (not third), when starting from a standing position. Damage to the clutch can result from starting in a gear higher than first gear. Caution! • launching in any gear except 1st gear will result in excess...

  • Page 344

    Never shift into reverse until the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Note: during cold weather, until the transmission lu- bricant is warm, you may experience slightly higher shift efforts. This is normal and not harmful to the transmis- sion. Recommended shift speeds to use your manual transmiss...

  • Page 345

    Downshifting proper downshifting will improve fuel economy and prolong engine life. Caution! If you skip a gear while downshifting or downshift at too high of a vehicle speed, these conditions may cause the engine to overspeed if too low of a gear is selected and the clutch pedal is released. Damage...

  • Page 346

    Note: you must press and hold the brake pedal while shifting out of park. Warning! • 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 c...

  • Page 347

    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 ignition switch can be turned to the lock/ off (key removal) position. The key can only be re- moved from the ignition when the ignition is in the lock/o...

  • Page 348

    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 shifting between these gears. The transmission shift lever has only park, reverse, neutral, and drive shift positions. Manual shifts can be ma...

  • Page 349

    Warning! • never use the park position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- ment and possible injury or damage. • your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not in park. Check by trying to move the gear...

  • Page 350

    Warning! (continued) • do not leave the ignition key in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children). A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Caution! • before moving the gear selector/shift lever out of park, you must turn the ignition switch from ...

  • Page 351

    Neutral (n) use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine may be started in this range. Apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into park if you must leave the vehicle. Warning! Do not coast in neutral and never turn off the ignition...

  • Page 352

    When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi- tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or while towing heavy trailers), use the autostick shift control (refer to “autostick (six-speed automatic trans- mission)” in this sec...

  • Page 353

    In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the following steps: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Shift the transmission into park. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the off position. 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. 5. Restart the engine. 6. Shi...

  • Page 354

    Torque converter clutch a feature designed to improve fuel economy has been included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- cally at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation i...

  • Page 355

    The transmission shift lever has park, reverse, neu- tral, and drive shift positions. Some models include a low position (the low position manually downshifts the transmission to a lower available ratio based on vehicle speed); in others, manual shifts are made using the autostick shift control (ref...

  • Page 356

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

  • Page 357

    Warning! (continued) • do not leave the ignition key in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children). A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Caution! • before moving the gear selector/shift lever out of park, you must turn the ignition switch from ...

  • Page 358

    Neutral (n) use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine may be started in this range. Apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into park if you must leave the vehicle. Warning! Do not coast in neutral and never turn off the ignition...

  • Page 359

    Further information) to select a lower gear ratio. Under these conditions, using a lower gear ratio will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup. During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up long grades on hot days, the auto- matic...

  • Page 360

    Operation when the shift lever is in the drive position, the transmission will operate automatically, shifting between the six available gears. To engage autostick, simply tap the shift lever to the right or left (+/-) while in the drive position. Tapping (-) to enter autostick mode will down- shift...

  • Page 361

    • the system may revert to automatic shift mode if a fault or overheat condition is detected. To disengage autostick mode, hold the shift lever to the right (+) until “d” is once again displayed in the instru- ment cluster. You can shift in or out of the autostick mode at any time without taking you...

  • Page 362

    In autostick mode, the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver, unless an engine lugging or overspeed condition would result. It will remain in the selected gear until another upshift or downshift is chosen, except as described below: • the transmission will ...

  • Page 363

    Four-wheel drive operation — if equipped this feature provides full time, on-demand, four–wheel drive (4wd). Where one or more wheels have wheel spin or if addi- tional traction is needed in sand, deep snow, or loose traction surfaces, activate the “4wd lock” switch by pulling up once and releasing....

  • Page 364

    An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfacto- rily in off-road cond...

  • Page 365

    Warning! Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down cargo. Unsecured cargo can become projectiles in an off-road situation. When to use low (l off-road) with the 4wd lock lever engaged — if equipped when driving off-road, shift into low (l off-road [if equipped] ) and activate the 4wd lock. This...

  • Page 366

    Headway. Over-revving the engine can spin the wheels and traction will be lost. If you start to slow to a stop, try turning your steering wheel no more than a 1/4 turn quickly back and forth, while still applying throttle. This will allow the tires to get a fresh ⬙bite⬙ and help maintain your moment...

  • Page 367

    Lock engaged and esc turned off. Reduced tire pres- sure will drastically improve your traction and handling, while driving on the soft sand, but you must return the tires to normal air pressure before driving on pavement or other hard surfaces. Be sure you have a way to reinflate the tires prior to...

  • Page 368

    Driving up hill once you have determined your ability to proceed and have shifted into the appropriate gear, line your vehicle up for the straightest possible run. Accelerate with an easy constant throttle and apply more power as you start up the hill. Do not race forward into a steep grade; the abr...

  • Page 369

    Lock engaged and proceed with caution. Allow engine and hill descent braking to control the descent and apply your brakes if necessary, but do not allow the tires to lock. Warning! Do not descend a steep grade in neutral. Use vehicle brakes in conjunction with engine braking. Descending a grade too ...

  • Page 370

    Warning! If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never attempt to turn around. To do so may result in tipping and rolling the vehicle, which may result in severe injury. Always back carefully straight down a hill in reverse gear. Never back dow...

  • Page 371

    Caution! Water ingestion into the transaxle, transfer case, engine or vehicle interior can occur if you drive too fast or through too deep of water. Water can cause permanent damage to engine, driveline or other vehicle components and your brakes will be less effective once wet and/or muddy. Before ...

  • Page 372

    Caution! Muddy waters can reduce the cooling system effec- tiveness by depositing debris onto the radiator. After driving off-road off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than does most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is always a good idea to check for damage. That way you can ...

  • Page 373

    Warning! Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. You might not have full braking power when you need it to prevent a collision. If you have been operating your vehicle in dirty conditions, get your brakes checked and cleaned as necessary. • if y...

  • Page 374

    If the electric power steering warning icon is displayed and the “service power steer- ing” or the “power steering assist off – service system” message is displayed within the driver information display (did), this indi- cates the vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for service. Refer to “driver...

  • Page 375

    Warning! Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading. Do not overfill. Use only manufacturer’s recommended power steering fluid. If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated leve...

  • Page 376

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

  • Page 377

    Warning! (continued) • be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake failure and a collision. • always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury. Also, be certain to leave an automatic trans-...

  • Page 378

    If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa- bility, the remaining system will still function with some loss of overall braking effectiveness. This will be evident by increased pedal travel during application and greater pedal force required to slow or stop. In addition, if the malfuncti...

  • Page 379

    Brake system warning light the red “brake system warning light” will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the on position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the “brake system warning light” remains on or comes on while driving, it indicates that the brake system is not function...

  • Page 380

    Warning! • the abs contains sophisticated electronic equip- ment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or high output radio transmitting equipment. This interference can cause possible loss of anti-lock braking capa- bility. Installation of such equipment should be p...

  • Page 381

    Anti-lock brake warning light the amber “anti-lock brake warning light” will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the on position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the “anti-lock brake warning light” remains on or comes on while driving, it indicates that the anti-lock portion...

  • Page 382

    Warning! The brake assist system (bas) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. Bas cannot prevent collisions, in- cluding those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery su...

  • Page 383

    Is in park or neutral. For vehicles equipped with a manual transmission if the clutch is pressed hsa will remain active. Warning! There may be situations where the hill start assist (hsa) will not activate and slight rolling may occur, such as on minor hills or with a loaded vehicle, or while pullin...

  • Page 384

    Warning! (continued) • failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision or serious personal injury. Disabling and enabling hsa this feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • for vehicles equipped with the electronic vehicle information cen...

  • Page 385

    8. Turn the ignition switch to the off position and then back to the on position. If the sequence was com- pleted properly, the “esc off indicator light” will blink several times to confirm hsa is disabled. 9. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. Traction co...

  • Page 386

    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 accidents, including those re- sulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on ve...

  • Page 387

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

  • Page 388

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

  • Page 389

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

  • Page 390

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

  • Page 391

    Cannot prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as road conditions, leaving the roadway, or striking objects or other vehicles. Note: erm is disabled anytime the esc is in “full off” mode (if equipped). Refer to “electronic stability control (esc)” in this section for a complete explanation of ...

  • Page 392

    Off” button for five seconds. Refer to “electronic stability control (esc)” in this section of the manual. Hdc operation can be overridden with brake application to slow the vehicle down below the hdc control speed. Conversely, if more speed is desired during hdc control, the accelerator pedal will ...

  • Page 393

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

  • Page 394

    • temporary spare tires are designed for temporary emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- pact spare tires have the letter “t” or “s” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: t145/80d18 103m. • high flotation tire sizing is based on u.S. Design standards and it beg...

  • Page 395

    Example: r = construction code – ⬙r⬙ means radial construction, or – ⬙d⬙ means diagonal or bias construction 15, 16, 18 = rim diameter in inches (in) service description: 95 = load index – a numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry h = speed symbol – a symbol indicating the r...

  • Page 396

    Example: load identification: absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a standard load (sl) tire: • xl = extra load (or reinforced) tire, or • ll = light load tire or • c, d, e, f, g = load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a...

  • Page 397

    Example: dot ma l9 abcd 0301 dot = department of transportation – this symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the u.S. Department of transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use ma = code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) l9 = code repres...

  • Page 398

    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 three hours,...

  • Page 399

    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. Example tire placard location (door) 5 starting and operating 397.

  • Page 400

    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. Example tire placard location (b-pillar) tire and loading information placard 398 starting and operating.

  • Page 401

    3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loading the vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to t...

  • Page 402

    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 403

    5 starting and operating 401.

  • Page 404

    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 405

    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. Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect the stability of the v...

  • Page 406

    At least once a month: • check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality pocket-type pressure gauge. Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation. Tires may look properly inflated even when they are under- inflated. • inspect tires for signs of tire wear or visible damage. Cau...

  • Page 407

    Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kpa) during operation. Do not reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low. Tire pressures for high speed operation the manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and within posted speed limits. Where speed limits ...

  • Page 408

    Tire repair if your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it meets the following criteria: • the tire has not been driven on when flat. • the damage is only on the tread section of your tire (sidewall damage is not repairable). • the puncture is no greater than a ¼ of an inch (6 mm). Consult a...

  • Page 409

    Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle. Warning! Do not use summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You could lose vehi...

  • Page 410

    While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be checked before using these tire types. Run flat tires — if equipped run flat tires a...

  • Page 411

    Equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation pattern. Compact spare tire — if equipped the compact spa...

  • Page 412

    Full size spare — if equipped the full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the ...

  • Page 413

    Tire spinning when stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- ping. Refer to “freeing a stuck vehicle” in “what to do in emergencies” for further information. Warning! Fast spinning ti...

  • Page 414

    These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm). When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to “replacement tires” in this section for further information....

  • Page 415

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

  • Page 416

    Warning! (continued) braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict- able handling and stress to steering and suspen- sion components. You could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle. •...

  • Page 417

    Tire rotation recommendations the tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates. These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation a...

  • Page 418

    Tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- mended cold placard pressure. The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (7.0 kpa) for every 12°f (6.5°c). This means that when the ...

  • Page 419

    Note: when filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kpa) above the recommended cold placard pressure in order to turn the tire pressure monitoring telltale light off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in ...

  • Page 420

    Caution! (continued) • using aftermarket tire sealants may cause the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) sensor to be- come inoperable. After using an aftermarket tire sealant it is recommended that you take your vehicle to an authorized dealership to have your sensor function checked. • after in...

  • Page 421

    Base system this is the tpms warning indicator located in the instrument cluster. The tpms uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev- els. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the receiver m...

  • Page 422

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

  • Page 423

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

  • Page 424

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

  • Page 425

    The graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop flashing, and the tire pressure monitoring light will extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received. Note: when filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kpa) above the recomme...

  • Page 426

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

  • Page 427

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

  • Page 428

    Fuel requirements 2.0l and 2.4l engine these engines are designed to meet all emissions regulations and provide opti- mum fuel economy and performance when using high quality unleaded “regu- lar” gasoline having a posted octane num- ber of 87 as specified by the (r+m)/2 method. The use of higher oct...

  • Page 429

    Gasoline/oxygenate blends some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- genates such as ethanol. Caution! Do not use gasoline containing methanol or gaso- line containing more than 15% ethanol (e-15). Use of these blends may result in starting and drivability problems, damage critical fuel s...

  • Page 430

    Mmt in gasoline methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (mmt) is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline blended with mmt provides no performance advantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number without mmt. Gasoline blended wi...

  • Page 431

    Fuel system cautions caution! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • the use of leaded gasoline is prohibited by federal law. Using leaded gasoline can impair engine per- formance and damage the emissions control sys- tem. • an out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignitio...

  • Page 432

    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 433

    After removing the gas cap, place the gas cap tether cable over a hook on the inside of the fuel door. This keeps the gas cap suspended away from and protects the vehicle’s surface. Caution! • damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler c...

  • Page 434

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

  • Page 435

    Vehicle loading as required by national highway traffic safety admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or b-pillar. Vehicle certification label your vehicle has a vehicle certification label attached to the driver’s door b-pillar. The la...

  • Page 436

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

  • Page 437

    Caution! Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the gvwr. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. Trailer towing in this section you will find safety ti...

  • Page 438

    The recommended way to measure gtw is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale. Gross combination weight rating (gcwr) the gcwr is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination. Gross a...

  • Page 439

    Trailer sway control the trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable friction associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. Weight-carryi...

  • Page 440

    Warning! (continued) • weight distributing systems may not be compat- ible with surge brake couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable rec- reational vehicle dealer for additional information. Trailer hitch classification the following chart provides the industry stand...

  • Page 441

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

  • Page 442

    Note: the trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the tire and loading information placard. Refer to “tire safety information” in “starting and operating” for further information. Trailer and ton...

  • Page 443

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

  • Page 444

    Warning! Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: • make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can occur that may ...

  • Page 445

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

  • Page 446

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

  • Page 447

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

  • Page 448

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

  • Page 449

    Autostick — if equipped when using the autostick shift control, select the highest gear that allows for adequate performance and avoids frequent downshifts. For example, choose ⬙4⬙ if the desired speed can be maintained. Choose ⬙3⬙ or ⬙2⬙ if needed to maintain the desired speed. To prevent excess he...

  • Page 450

    Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) towing this vehicle behind another vehicle towing condition wheels off the ground manual transmission automatic transmission flat tow none • transmission in neu- tral • key in acc position not allowed dolly tow front fwd models only fwd models only rear n...

  • Page 451

    Caution! • do not flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing, make sure all drive wheels are off the ground. • do not dolly tow any 4wd vehicle. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur i...

  • Page 453: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . .453 䡵 if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . .453 䡵 wheel and tire torque specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .454 ▫ torque specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .454 䡵 jacking a...

  • Page 454

    䡵 shift lever override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .483 䡵 towing a disabled vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .484 ▫ with ignition key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .486 452 what to do in emergencies.

  • Page 455

    Hazard warning flashers the hazard warning flasher switch is located on the instrument panel below the climate controls. Push 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 456

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

  • Page 457

    **use only your authorized dealer recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening. Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each nut/bolt has been tig...

  • Page 458

    Warning! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. Jacking and tire changing warning! • do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to...

  • Page 459

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

  • Page 460

    3. Set the parking brake. 4. Place the shift lever in park (automatic transmission) or reverse (manual transmission). 5. Turn off the ignition. 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For ex- ample, if changing the right front tire, block the left r...

  • Page 461

    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 lifti...

  • Page 462

    1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench and remove the wrench from the jack assembly. Note: the jack handle attaches to the side of the jack with two attachment points. When the jack is partially expande...

  • Page 463

    Note: there are front and rear jacking locations on each side of the body. The front locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts on one of the flanges in the sill flange assembly. The rear location is the same but with two rectangular cutouts. For vehicles equipped with plastic trim, the plasti...

  • Page 464

    Caution! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated. Front jacking location rear jacking location 462 what to do in emergencies.

  • Page 465

    Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged. 3. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to th...

  • Page 466

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

  • Page 467

    8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is free. Release the parking brake. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the assembly using the means pro- vided. Warning! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could...

  • Page 468

    2. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand. Do not use a hammer or excessive force to install the cover. 3. Install the five wheel lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. Warning! To avo...

  • Page 469

    Vehicles without wheel covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. Warning! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the vehicle ...

  • Page 470

    Tire service kit components and operation using the mode select knob and hoses your tire service kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode. Selecting air mode push in the mode select knob (5) and turn to this position for air pump operation only. Use the black ai...

  • Page 471

    Using the deflation button push the deflation button (2) to reduce the air pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated. Tire service kit usage precautions • replace the tire service kit sealant bottle (1) and sealant hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed at the lower right hand corner ...

  • Page 472

    • when the tire service kit sealant is in a liquid form, clean water, and a damp cloth will remove the material from the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded. • for optimum performance, make sure the valve stem on the wheel ...

  • Page 473

    Warning! (continued) – if you are unsure of the condition of the tire or the wheel. • keep tire service kit away from open flames or heat source. • a loose tire service kit thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the tire service kit in the...

  • Page 474

    2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the deflated tire) is in a position that is near to the ground. This will allow the tire service kit hoses (6) and (7) to reach the valve stem and keep the tire service kit flat on the ground. This will provide the best positioning of the kit when inj...

  • Page 475

    Note: manual transmission vehicles must have the parking brake engaged and the shift lever in neutral. • after pushing the power button (4), the sealant (white fluid) will flow from the sealant bottle (1) through the sealant hose (6) and into the tire. Note: sealant may leak out through the puncture...

  • Page 476

    Quickly from approximately 70 psi (4.8 bar) to the actual tire pressure when the sealant bottle (1) is empty. 2. The pump will start to inject air into the tire immedi- ately after the sealant bottle (1) is empty. Continue to operate the pump and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tir...

  • Page 477

    Caution! • the metal end fitting from power plug (8) may get hot after use, so it should be handled carefully. • failure to reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of the sealant hose (6) can result in sealant con- tacting your skin, clothing, and the vehicle’s inte- rior. It can also result in ...

  • Page 478

    3. Uncoil the air pump hose (7) (black in color) and screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve stem. 4. Check the pressure in the tire by reading the pressure gauge (3). If tire pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 bar): the tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle f...

  • Page 479

    (f) sealant bottle and hose replacement: 1. Uncoil the sealant hose (6) (clear in color). 2. Locate the round sealant bottle release button in the recessed area under the sealant bottle. 3. Push the sealant bottle release button. The sealant bottle (1) will pop up. Remove the bottle and dispose of i...

  • Page 480

    Caution! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur. Warning! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode ...

  • Page 481

    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 482

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

  • Page 483

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

  • Page 484

    If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system in- spected at your authorized dealer. Caution! Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.E., cellular devices, etc.). E...

  • Page 485

    Note: push the ⬙esc off⬙ switch, to place the electronic stability control (esc) system in ⬙partial off⬙ mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “electronic brake control” in “starting and operating” for further infor- mation. Once the vehicle has been freed, push the ⬙esc off ⬙ switch again to r...

  • Page 486

    3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the shift lever override access cover (located on the right side of the shift lever housing). 4. Turn the ignition switch to the acc or on/run position, but do not start the engine. 5. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 6. Insert...

  • Page 487

    Towing condition wheels off the ground manual transmission 6-speed automatic (fwd only) 6-speed automatic 4wd cvt auto- matic trans- mission flat tow none • transmis- sion in neutral • key in acc or on/run position if transmission is operable: • transmission in neutral • 25 mph (40 km/h) max speed •...

  • Page 488

    With ignition key automatic transmission • front wheel drive (fwd) vehicles can be towed with the front wheels elevated, or on a flatbed truck (all four wheels off the ground). • four-wheel drive (4wd) vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck (all four wheels off the ground). If the transmission is ...

  • Page 489

    Manual transmission • front wheel drive (fwd) or four-wheel drive (4wd) vehicles can be flat towed (all four wheels on the ground) with the transmission in neutral. • fwd vehicles can be towed with the front wheels elevated. • fwd or 4wd vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off the g...

  • Page 490

    Caution! • do not use sling-type equipment when towing. Vehicle damage may occur. • when securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing. Without the ignition key special care must be taken when the...

  • Page 491: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment — 2.0l . . . . . . . . . .491 䡵 engine compartment — 2.4l . . . . . . . . . .492 䡵 onboard diagnostic system — obd ii . .493 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . .493 䡵 emissions inspection and maintenance programs . . . . . . ....

  • Page 492

    ▫ automatic transmission (six-speed) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .517 ▫ automatic transmission (cvt) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519 ▫ manual transmission — if equipped . . . . . . .520 ▫ rear drive assembly (rda) — awd/4wd mod...

  • Page 493

    Engine compartment — 2.0l 1 — washer fluid reservoir 6 — air cleaner filter 2 — power steering fluid reservoir 7 — coolant pressure cap 3 — engine oil fill 8 — engine oil dipstick 4 — brake fluid reservoir 9 — engine coolant reservoir 5 — integrated power module (fuses) 7 maintaining your vehicle 49...

  • Page 494

    Engine compartment — 2.4l 1 — washer fluid reservoir 6 — air cleaner filter 2 — power steering fluid reservoir 7 — coolant pressure cap 3 — engine oil fill 8 — engine oil dipstick 4 — brake fluid reservoir 9 — engine coolant reservoir 5 — integrated power module (fuses) 492 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 495

    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 496

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

  • Page 497

    3. 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 498

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

  • Page 499

    Caution! (continued) • your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter- vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo- nents as the chemicals can damage your engine, transmission, or air conditi...

  • Page 500

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

  • Page 501

    Caution! Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Engine oil viscosity (sae grade) — 2.0l, 2.4l engine mopar sae 5w-20 engine oil approved to fca us material standard ms-6395 such as pennzo...

  • Page 502

    Disposing of used engine oil and oil filters care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service station or governmental agency ...

  • Page 503

    Engine air cleaner filter selection the quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. Mopar engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom- mended. Maintenance-free battery your ve...

  • Page 504

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

  • Page 505

    Caution! Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- tioning components. Such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Refrigerant recovery and recycling r-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- carbon (hfc) t...

  • Page 506

    4. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter cover to the hvac housing, and remove the cover. 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, ...

  • Page 507

    Operation and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular attention should also be given to hood latching components to ensure pro...

  • Page 508

    When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance. To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperat...

  • Page 509

    Warning! • exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (co), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing co, refer to “safety tips/exhaust gas” in “things to know before starting your vehicle” for further...

  • Page 510

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

  • Page 511

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

  • Page 512

    If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains visible sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and flush with oat coolant (antifreeze) (conforming to ms.90032). Refer to the “maintenance schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. Selection of coolant refer to “fluids, lubricants, and...

  • Page 513

    Caution! (continued) • this vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (an- tifreeze) is not recommended. Adding coolant your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant (oat coolant conformin...

  • Page 514

    Note: • some vehicles require special tools to add coolant properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is needed to be added to the system, please contact your local authorized dealer. • mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not ...

  • Page 515

    Disposal of used engine coolant used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol...

  • Page 516

    If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. • do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle. • check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant expansion bottle. If engine c...

  • Page 517

    Warning! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and possible brake damage. You would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency...

  • Page 518

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

  • Page 519

    Caution! Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall clutch system performance. Improper brake fluids may dam- age the clutch system resulting in loss of clutch func- tion and the ability to shift the transmission. Automatic transmission (six-speed) — if equipped selection of lubricant (six-spe...

  • Page 520

    Caution! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- nents. Such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Fluid level check the fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require adjustment under normal operating cond...

  • Page 521

    Automatic transmission (cvt) — if equipped selection of lubricant (cvt) it is important to use the proper transmission fluid to ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid which has the special friction coefficient additives neces- sary ...

  • Page 522

    Caution! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- nents. Such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Fluid level check the fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require adjustment under normal operating cond...

  • Page 523

    Fluid level check check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a point not more than 3/16 inch (4.7 mm) below the bottom of the hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level. Please see your authorized dealer for ser...

  • Page 524

    Power transfer unit (ptu) — awd/4wd models only lubricant selection use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintain- ing your vehicle” for further information. Fluid level check visually inspect the unit at each oil change for leakage. If ...

  • Page 525

    What causes corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. The most common causes are: • road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. • stone and gravel impact. • insects, tree sap and tar. • salt in the air near seacoast localities. ...

  • Page 526

    Special care • if you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once a month. • it is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear and open. • if you detect any stone chips or scratches...

  • Page 527

    Note: if your vehicle is equipped with dark vapor or black satin chrome wheels do not use wheel cleaners, abrasives or polishing compounds. They will perma- nently damage this finish and such damage is not cov- ered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Use only mild soap and water with a soft cloth....

  • Page 528

    Interior care use mopar total clean to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. Use mopar total clean to clean vinyl upholstery. Mopar total clean is specifically recommended for leather upholstery. Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particl...

  • Page 529

    Caution! Do not use alcohol and alcohol-based and/or keton based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as damage to the seat may result. Cleaning headlights your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratc...

  • Page 530

    Instrument panel bezels caution! When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- hicle, read the installation instructions carefully. Some air fresheners will damage the finish of painted or decorated parts if allowed to directly contact any surface. Cleaning plastic instrument cluster lenses the...

  • Page 531

    Warning! (continued) damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assem- blies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (i.E., bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). Fuses warning! • when replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro-...

  • Page 532

    Integrated power module (ipm) the integrated power module is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses. A label that identifies each component may be printed on the inside of the cover. Refer to “engine compartment” in “main-...

  • Page 533

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini-fuse description 1 20 amp blue – trailer tow – if equipped 2 – 15 amp lt blue awd/4wd control module – if equipped 3 – 10 amp red rear center brake light switch 4 – 10 amp red ignition switch/clock spring 5 – 15 amp lt blue battery feed for power tech 6 – 10 amp red power ...

  • Page 534

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini-fuse description 12 – 20 amp yellow 115v ac inverter – if equipped 13 – 20 amp yellow cigar lighter 14 – 10 amp red instrument cluster 15 40 amp green – radiator fan 16 – 15 amp lt blue dome lamp/sunroof/rear wiper motor 17 – 10 amp red wireless control module 18 40 amp gr...

  • Page 535

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini-fuse description 24 – 15 amp lt blue power sunroof – if equipped 25 – 10 amp red heated mirror – if equipped 26 – 15 amp lt blue auto shutdown relay 27 – 10 amp red airbag control module 28 – 10 amp red airbag control module/ occupant classification mod- ule 29 – – hot veh...

  • Page 536

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini-fuse description 33 – 10 amp red j1962 conn/powertrain con- trol module 34 30 amp pink – antilock brakevalve 35 40 amp green – antilock brake pump 36 30 amp pink – headlamp/washer control/ smart glass – if equipped 37 – 25 amp clear diesel heater and h2/mod power top cauti...

  • Page 537

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

  • Page 538

    Exterior bulbs bulb number low beam/high beam headlamp h13 front park/turn signal/side marker lamp 3757ka front fog lamp psx24w center high mounted stop lamp (chmsl) led assembly (serviced at authorized dealer) rear tail/turn/stop lamp 3157 backup lamp w16w (921) license lamp w5w bulb replacement no...

  • Page 539

    3. Remove green connector from back of bulb by pulling straight back. 4. Twist the bulb to the left. 5. Pull bulb outward from assembly. Note: these are halogen bulbs. Take care not to touch the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingers could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb...

  • Page 540

    License lamps 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate. 2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull bulb from socket. Center high-mounted stoplamp this light is an led assembly. See your authorized dealer for replacement. F...

  • Page 541

    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) or equivalent meeting the requirements of fca material standard ms.90032. Engine oil we...

  • Page 542

    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 543

    Chassis component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part automatic transmission (cvt) — if equipped use only mopar cvtf+4 continuously variable transmis- sion fluid or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Automatic transmission (six-spe...

  • Page 544

    Component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part brake master cylinder we recommend you use mopar dot 3, sae j1703 should be used. If dot 3, sae j1703 brake fluid is not available, then dot 4 is acceptable. Power steering reservoir we recommend you use mopar power steering fluid +4, mopar atf+4 automatic...

  • Page 545: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . .544 ▫ maintenance chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .547 8.

  • Page 546

    Maintenance schedule your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This...

  • Page 547

    Note: under no circumstances should oil change inter- vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or 350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a concern for fleet customers. Severe duty all models change engine oil at 4,00...

  • Page 548

    Required maintenance intervals . Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals. At every oil change interval as indicated by oil change indicator system: • change oil and filter. • rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu- lar wear, even ...

  • Page 549

    Maintenance chart refer to the maintenance schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 1 10,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...

  • Page 550

    Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 1 10,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 1 12,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,0...

  • Page 551

    Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 1 10,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 1 12,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,0...

  • Page 552

    Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 1 10,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 1 12,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,0...

  • Page 553

    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 555: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .555 ▫ prepare for the appointment. . . . . . . . . . . . .555 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .555 ▫ be reasonable with requests ....

  • Page 556

    䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .561 ▫ treadwear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .561 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .562 ▫ temperature grades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .562 554 if...

  • Page 557

    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 558

    Facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • if for some reason...

  • Page 559

    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 puerto rico and u.S. Virgin islands customer service chrysler international services llc p.O. Box 191857 san juan 00919-1857 tel.: (787) 782-57...

  • Page 560

    Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive plan provisions and an owner identification card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you have any questions abo...

  • Page 561

    Warranty information see the warranty information booklet, located on the dvd, for the terms and provisions of fca us llc warranties applicable to this vehicle and market. Mopar parts mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for...

  • Page 562

    Defect to the canadian government should contact trans- port canada, motor vehicle defect investigations and recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.Tc.Gc.Ca/ roadsafety/ publication order forms to order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below. V...

  • Page 563

    Owner’s manuals these owner’s manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac- quaint you with specific fca us llc vehicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro- cedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips. C...

  • Page 564

    Significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- teristics and climate. Traction grades the traction grades, from highest to lowest, are aa, a, b, and c. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement, as measured ...

  • Page 565

    Warning! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- ing, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 9 if you need consumer assistance 563.

  • Page 567: Index

    Index 10

  • Page 568

    Adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . .511 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .430 adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .505 additives, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .428 adjust down . . . . . . ....

  • Page 569

    Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .538 disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .513 anti-lock brake system (abs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .377 anti-lock warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240 appearance care . . . . . ....

  • Page 570

    Bulbs, light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101, 535 calibration, compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259 camera, rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 capacities, antifreeze (engine coolant) . . . . . . . . . .538 capacities, fluid . . . ...

  • Page 571

    Installing child restraints using the vehicle seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 lower anchors and tethers for children . . . . . . .82 older children and child restraints . . . . . . . . . .78 seating positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 572

    Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 customer assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .555 data recorder, event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 dealer service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .496 defroster, rear w...

  • Page 573

    Emergency, in case of jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .456 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .477 towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .484 emission control system maintenance . . . . . . . . . .494 engine....

  • Page 574

    Fluid capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .538 fluid leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 fluid level checks automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520 automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518 cooling s...

  • Page 575

    Gauges fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 gear ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346, 353 gear select lever override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .483 general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 glass cleaning...

  • Page 576

    Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229, 230, 244 instrument panel and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 instrument panel cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .527 instrument panel lens cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .528 integrated power module (fuses) . . ....

  • Page 577

    Brake warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226 bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .536 cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 center mounted stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .538 daytime running . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 578

    Luggage rack (roof rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209 lug nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .454 lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 maintenance free battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501 maintenance procedures ...

  • Page 579

    Oil change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252 oil change indicator, reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252 oil, engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .497, 538, 539 capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .538 change interval . . . ...

  • Page 580

    Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371, 372 sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 transfer unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .522 windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 power seats down . ...

  • Page 581

    Remote control door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 security alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 remote keyless entry (sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 remote sound system (radio) controls . . . . . . . . .315 remote starting system. ...

  • Page 582

    Seat belt reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42, 99 adjustable shoulder belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 adjustable upper shoulder anchorage . . . . . . . . .50 child restraint . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 583

    Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407 spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408, 409, 410, 457 spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .539 speed control accel/decel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178...

  • Page 584

    Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101, 402, 408, 561 aging (life of tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412 air pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402 chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414 changing . . . . . ...

  • Page 585

    Cooling system tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447 hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .438 minimum requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .441 tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .446 trailer and tongue weight . . ...

  • Page 586

    Playing mp3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300 uconnect (hands-free phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 understanding your instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . .217 uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .561 universal consumer interface (uci) connector ...

  • Page 587

    Windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .505 windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 wiper blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .505 wipers, intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172 10 index 585.

  • Page 588

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

  • Page 589

    First edition printed in u.S.A. Stick with the specialists ® 16mk74-126-aa ©2015 fca us llc. All rights reserved. Jeep is a registered trademark of fca us llc..