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Jeep Automobile Owner's Manual

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

  • Page 3: Introduction

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

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    Introduction this manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a warranty information booklet and various customer oriented documents. You are urged to read these publ...

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    Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the u.S. Government notes that the universal use of existing seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year, and could reduce disabling injuries by 2 million annually...

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    6 introduction.

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    Warnings and cautions this manual contains warnings against operating procedures, which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains cautions against procedures, which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information....

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    Vehicle modifications/alterations warning! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. 8 introduction.

  • Page 9: Contents

    Things to know before starting your vehicle contents m a word about your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ wireless ignition node (win) . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ fob with integrated key (fobik) . . . . . . . . . .13 ▫ ignition key removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ▫ key-...

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    ▫ programming additional transmitters . . . . . . . .23 ▫ transmitter battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 m remote starting system — if equipped . . . . . . . .24 m door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    M engine break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . .66 m safety tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 ▫ exhaust gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 ▫ safety checks you should make inside the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    A word about your keys your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a fob with integrated key and a wireless ignition node (win) with integral ignition switch. You can insert the double-sided integrated key into the igni- tion switch with either side up. Wireless ignition nod...

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    Fob with integrated key (fobik) the fob with integrated key operates the ignition switch. It also contains the remote keyless entry (rke) trans- mitter and a valet key, which stores in the rear of the fob. The valet key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the fob g...

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    Ignition key removal place the selector lever in “p” (park). Turn the key to the lock position, and remove the key. Note: • if you try to remove the key before you place the selector lever in “p” (park), it may become trapped temporarily in the ignition switch. If this occurs, rotate the key to the ...

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    Caution! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Key-in-ignition reminder if you open the driver’s door and the key is in the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key. Note: the key-i...

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    Flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid fob to start the engine. Either of these condi- tions will result in the engine being shut off after two (2) seconds. If the vehicle security alarm indicator light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for long...

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    Location. This number is required for dealer replacement of fobs. Duplication of fobs may be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the customer key pro- gramming procedure. This procedure consists of pro- gramming a blank fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank fob is one, which has never be...

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    Note: if a programmed key is lost, see your dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the systems memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be repro- grammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to the dealer at the time of service to be reprogram...

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    The door lock plunger located on the inside of the doors or with the driver’s door key lock cylinder, will not set the alarm. To disarm the system to disarm the system, use the remote keyless entry transmitter. If something has triggered the system in your absence, the horn will sound three times wh...

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    Note: inserting the fob with integrated key into the ignition switch disables all buttons on that transmitter; however, the buttons on the remaining transmitters will continue to work. Shifting the vehicle out of “p” (park) disables all transmitter buttons for all fobs. To unlock the doors press and...

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    Flash lights with remote key lock this feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the transmitter. This feature can be turned on or off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • for vehicles equipped with the electronic vehicle informati...

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    Remote key lock,” under “personal settings (cus- tomer programmable features),” under “electronic vehicle information center (evic)” in section 4 of this manual for details. To release the liftgate flipper glass press the “flipper glass/trunk release” button on the transmitter two times to release t...

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    • you may need to be less than 23 feet (7 meters) from the vehicle when using the transmitter to turn off the panic alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the system. Programming additional transmitters refer to sentry key “customer key (fob) program- ming.” if you do not have a programm...

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    2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. Reposition the access door panel over the battery opening and snap into place. General information this device...

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    To remote start your vehicle, press the “remote start” button on the key fob twice within three seconds. To indicate that the vehicle is about to start, the parking lights will flash and the horn will sound briefly (if programmed). To turn the horn on or off, refer to “electronic vehicle information...

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    Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: • if the engine stalls or rpm exceeds 2500 • any engine warning lamps come on • the hood is opened • the hazard switch is pressed • the transmission is moved out of p (park). • the brake pedal is pressed. The vehicle can be started remotel...

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    Power door locks the power door lock switch is located on each front door panel. Press the switch to lock or unlock the doors. If the plunger is down when the door is closed, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. If you press the door l...

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    N (neutral). Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic) — customer programmable features” in section 4 of this manual or see your authorized dealer. Child protection door lock the rear doors of your vehicle are equipped with child protection locks. If you push up on the lever on the open...

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    Windows power windows the power window controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front passenger door/rear doors which operates the front passenger/rear passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the on or ...

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    The first detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. To cancel the “auto down” movement, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch. To stop the window from going all the way down during the auto-down operation, pull up on the switch briefly. To ope...

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    Resetting the auto-up feature should the auto-up feature stop working the window probably needs to be reset. To reset auto-up: pull the window switch up and close the window com- pletely, then pull and hold the switch for 1 second. Window lockout switch the window lockout switch on the driver’s door...

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    Open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting. Liftgate to open the liftgate, pull up (squeeze) on the handle and lift. Manually unlocking the vehicle doors wit...

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    Warning! Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas- sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. Liftgate flipper glass the liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the liftgate is...

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    Once the liftgate flipper glass has been opened, connec- tion to the rear window wiper is interrupted, preventing activation of the rear wiper blade while the flipper glass is open. Note: if a power malfunction to the power liftgate latch should occur, an emergency liftgate latch release can be used...

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    Note: the front airbags have a multi stage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity. 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 pas...

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    Lap/shoulder belts all seating positions in your vehicle have combination lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is de- signed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions. But in a colli- si...

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    Lap/shoulder belt operating instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go aroun...

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    3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” warning! A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt ...

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

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

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    As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position. Automatic locking mode — if equipped in this mode,...

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    Warning! • the belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retrac- tor” feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the procedures in the service manual. • failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly c...

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    Seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is buckled. The enhanced warning system (beltalert) will be reactivated if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The enhanced warning system (beltalert) can be en- abled or disabled b...

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

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    Driver and front passenger supplemental restraint systems (srs) this vehicle has airbags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the steering wheel. The passenger side airbag is mounted in the instrumen...

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    This vehicle is equipped with window bags to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a win- dow. They are located above the side windows. Their covers are also labeled srs/airbag. Note: airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open to allow airbag d...

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    Note: do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat hooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede the proper performance of the window bags. The front airbags have a multi stage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity. Alo...

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    Seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child restraint. See “child restraint” in this section. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. 2. All occupants should use their lap and shoulder belts properly. 3. The driver a...

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    Airbag system components the airbag system consists of the following: • occupant restraint control module • airbag warning light • driver airbag • passenger airbag • side curtain airbags above side windows • side remote acceleration sensors • steering wheel and column • instrument panel • interconne...

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    Also, the orc turns on the “airbag warning light” for 6 to 8 seconds for a self-check when the ignition is first turned on. After the self-check, the “airbag warning light” will turn off. If the orc detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the “airbag warning light” either moment...

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    • the side impact srs side curtain airbags are de- signed to activate only in certain side or rollover collisions. When the orc (with side impact option) detects a collision requiring the side curtain airbag to inflate, it signals the inflators on the crash side of the vehicle. A quantity of nontoxi...

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

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

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    Event data recorder (edr) in the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to record up to 5-seconds of specific vehicle data parameters (see the following list) in an event data recorder prior to the moment of airbag deployment, or near deployment, and up to a quarter second of high-speed dece...

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    Provided to the custodial entity upon request. General data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash databases, such as those maintained by the us govern- ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive nature, such as would ...

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    • cruise control status • traction/stability control status • tire pressure monitoring system status child restraint everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time — babies and children, too. Every state in the united states and all canadian provinces require that small children ride i...

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    Infants and child restraints • safety experts recommend that children ride rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and “convertible” child seats. • the infant carr...

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    Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child restraint: • before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable safety standards. The manufacturer also recommends that you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you will use i...

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    Buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out. • if the belt still cannot be tightened...

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    Belt-positioning booster seat. The child and belt- positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt. Children too large for booster seats children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat wh...

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    Kits or retro-fit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child re- straint in any vehicle. Note: when using the latch attaching system to install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed ...

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    Install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces. In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. Many, but not all restraint systems will b...

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    Hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap. You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. Next attach the lower hooks or co...

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    However, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary. For seat belts having an automatic locking retractor, pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough to allow you to pass through the child restraint and slide the latch plate ...

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    Warning! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. Transporting pets airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An...

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    Engine break-in recommendations a long break-in period is not required for the engine in your new vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While cruising, brief full-throttle accelerat...

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    • 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 as a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for a extended period. If the vehicle is stopped in an open area with engine ru...

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    Defrosters check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield. See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper- able. Safety checks you should make outside the vehicle tires e...

  • Page 69: Contents

    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents m mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 ▫ automatic dimming mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 ▫ outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 ▫ exterior mirrors folding feature . . . . . . . ...

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    ▫ front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 ▫ front seat adjustment — recline . . . . . . . . . . 104 ▫ manual lumbar support adjustment . . . . . . . 106 ▫ 8 - way driver’s power seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 ▫ 4 - way passenger’s power seat — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    ▫ automatic headlight leveling — hid headlights only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 ▫ lights-on reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 ▫ fog lights — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 ▫ turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 ▫ high...

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    ▫ tcs (traction control system) . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 ▫ bas (brake assist system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 ▫ erm (electronic roll mitigation) . . . . . . . . . . 137 ▫ esp (electronic stability program) . . . . . . . . . 138 ▫ tsc (trailer sway control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140...

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    ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 m power sunroof — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 ▫ opening sunroof - express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 ▫ closing sunroof - express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 ▫ pinch protect feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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

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    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 mirrors to receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a...

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    Driver’s and front passenger outside automatic dimming mirror — if equipped if your vehicle is equipped with a outside automatic dimming mirrors, they will operate when the inside automatic dimming mirror is on. The outside mirrors operate off the inside mirror switch and will automati- cally adjust...

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    Heated remote control mirrors — if equipped these mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defrost. Lighted vanity mirrors — if equipped to access a lighted vanity mirror, flip down one of the visors. Lift the cover to reveal the mirror....

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    Uconnect t is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. Uconnect t allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands (e.G., 9 call” { “mike” { ”work 9 or 9 dial” { “248-555-1212 9 ). Your cellular phone’s audio is trans- mitted through you...

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    Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used with the system at a time. The system is available in english, spanish, or french languages (as equipped). Phone button the rearview mirror contains the microphone for the system (depending on the type of mirror and radio equipped), and either t...

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

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    Cancel command at any prompt, after the beep, you can say 9 cancel 9 and you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a few instances the system will take you back to the previous menu. Pair (link) uconnect t system to a cellular phone to begin using your uconnect t system, you must pair your ...

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    Use if multiple cellular phones are in the vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority 3 and priority 5 phones are present in the vehicle, the uconnect t system will use the priority 3 cellular phone when you make a call. You can select to use a lower priority cellular phone at any time (refe...

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    • after the 9 ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example, you can say 9 john doe, 9 where john doe is a previ- ously stored name entry in the uconnect t phone book. Refer to 9 add names to your uconnect t phone- book, 9 to learn how to store a nam...

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    The uconnect t system will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phone book with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations. Each language has a separate 32-name phone book accessible only in that language. Phonebook download uconnect t allows the user to download entri...

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    • you will then be asked for the name of the phone book entry that you wish to edit. • next, choose the number designation (home, work, mobile, or pager) that you wish to edit. • when prompted, recite the new phone number for the phone book entry that you are editing. After you are finished editing ...

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    • after you enter the name, the uconnect t system will ask you which designation you wish to delete, home, work, mobile, pager, or all. Say the designation you wish to delete. • note that only the phone book entry in the current language is deleted. Delete all entries in the uconnect t phonebook • p...

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    Phone call features the following features can be accessed through the uconnect t system if the feature(s) are available on your cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the uconnect t system. Check with your c...

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    Making a second call while current call in progress to make a second call while you are currently in a call, press the ’voice recognition’ button and say 9 dial 9 or 9 call 9 followed by the phone number or phone book entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is in...

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    Call termination to end a call in progress, momentarily press 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 far end, a call on hold may not become active automatically. This i...

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    Uconnect t system features language selection to change the language that the uconnect t system is using, • press the “phone” button to begin. • after the 9 ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to (english, espanol, or francais, if so equipped). • co...

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    The uconnect t system does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly. Your phone must be turned on and paired to the uconnect t system to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations when the cell phone has network coverage an...

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    Service or automated customer service. Some services require immediate response selection, in some instances, that may be too quick for use of uconnect t system. When calling a number with your uconnect t system that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on your cellular phone keyp...

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    A { , 9 you could press the “voice recognition” button and say 9 pair a phone 9 to select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt. Turning confirmation prompts on/off turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.G., the uconnect t...

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    May feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progress. Once your call is answered, you will hear the audio. Mute/un-mute (mute off) when you mute the uconnect t system, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party, but the other party will not b...

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    List paired cellular phone names • press the “phone” button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “setup phone pairing.” • when prompted, say 9 list phones. 9 • the uconnect t system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to the l...

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    • you can also press the “voice recognition” button anytime while the list is being played, and then choose the phone you wish to delete. Things you should know about your uconnect t system uconnect t tutorial to hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the “phone” button and say “uconnec...

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    • always wait for the beep before speaking. • speak normally, without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting approximately eight (8) feet away from you. • make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period. • performance is maximized under: • low-to-medi...

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    • even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported. • in a convertible vehicle, system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down. Far end audio performance • audio quality is maximized under...

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    Understanding the features of your vehicle 99 3.

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    100 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    Understanding the features of your vehicle 101 3.

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    Voice commands primary alternate(s) zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all voice commands primary alternate(s) call cancel confirmation prompts. Continue delete dial download edit emergency english erase all espanol francais help home 102 under...

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

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

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    Warning! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked. Warning! • it is extremely dangerous to ride i...

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    Manual lumbar support adjustment the manual lumbar support adjustment lever is located on the right side of the driver’s seat (all models) and on the left side of the passenger’s seat (if equipped). Moving the lumbar control lever fore and aft increases or de- creases the lumbar support. 8 - way dri...

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    4 - way passenger’s power seat — if equipped the front passenger’s power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the passenger seat lower side trim. The bottom switch controls forward/rearward adjust- ment. The top switch controls the seatback recline adjust- ment. Note: the 4 - way seat d...

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    Center of the instrument panel. After turning on the ignition, you can choose from high, low, or off heat settings. Amber leds on the side of each switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two leds are illuminated for high, one for low, and none for off. Pressing the switch once will select high-lev...

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    Warning! Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if...

  • Page 110

    Two leds are illuminated for high, one for low, and none for off. Pressing the switch once will select high-level heating. Pressing the switch a second time will select low-level heating. Pressing the switch a third time will shut the heating elements off. When high-temperature heating is selected, ...

  • Page 111

    60/40 split rear seat to lower rear seat either side of the rear seat can be lowered to allow for extended cargo space and still maintain some rear seating room. Note: be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to fold down easily. 1. Pul...

  • Page 112

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

  • Page 113

    Storage — rear seat armrest (if equipped) the rear seat may be equipped with a center storage armrest. Press the latch and lift the top of the armrest to access the storage bin. Rear seat armrest armrest storage bin understanding the features of your vehicle 113 3.

  • Page 114

    Driver memory seat — if equipped once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seat, driver’s outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, and radio station preset settings. Your remote key- less entry transmitters can also be p...

  • Page 115

    3. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner, and driver’s side view mirror to the desired positions. 4. Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired positions. 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up to 10 am and 10 fm stations can be set). 6. Turn the ignition switch to the l...

  • Page 116

    Memory position recall note: the vehicle must be in p (park) to recall memory positions. If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not in p (park), a message will be displayed in the electronic vehicle information center (evic). To recall the memory settings for driver one, press memory button nu...

  • Page 117

    To disable another transmitter linked to either memory position, repeat steps 1-5 for each transmitter. Note: once programmed, all transmitters linked to memory can be easily enabled or disabled at one time. Refer to remote linked to memory under 9 electronic vehicle information center (evic) — cust...

  • Page 118

    Each stored memory setting will have an associated easy entry and easy exit position. Note: the easy entry easy exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The easy entry easy exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through the programmable features in the electro...

  • Page 119

    Warning! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving. Lights multi-function control lever the multi-function control lever controls the operation of the headlights, turn signals,...

  • Page 120

    Normal operation will resume when the ignition is turned on or when the headlight switch is turned to another position. Headlights and parking lights turn the end of the multi-function control lever to the first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for headlight operation. T...

  • Page 121

    This system performs two functions. With the engine running and the multi-function control lever in the a (auto) position, the headlights will turn on and off based on the surrounding light levels. Headlights on automatically with wipers if your vehicle is equipped with automatic headlights it also ...

  • Page 122

    To activate 1. Select “auto headlamp low/high beams? — low/ high beam.” refer to “evic — customer programmable features” in section 4 of this manual. 2. Turn the end of the multi-function control lever to the a (auto) headlight position. 3. Push the multi-function control lever away from you (toward...

  • Page 123

    Even when the doors and liftgate are open. While in the “off” position the instrument panel lighting is at the lowest light level and may not be suitable for night driving. Daytime running lights — if equipped the high beam headlights come on at a low intensity level whenever the engine is running, ...

  • Page 124

    Note: proper aim and adjustments of the front fog lights should be made to prevent excessive glare for other drivers. Turn signals move the multi-function control lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster will flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn sig...

  • Page 125

    Time. Refer to “evic- customer programmable features” in section 4 to turn this feature “on/off” or set the time interval. Interior lights the interior lighting consists of courtesy lights mounted below the instrument panel, an overhead console light assembly which contains both driver and passenger...

  • Page 126

    Windshield wipers and washers the front and rear wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the right side control lever. Turn the end of the control lever to select “lo,” “hi,” or one of the five speed sensitive intermittent windshield wiper speeds. Refer to “speed sensitive intermittent wiper ...

  • Page 127

    To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will operate for several seconds after the lever is released, and then resume the intermit- tent interval previously selected. If the lever is pulled while in the ...

  • Page 128

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

  • Page 129

    • low ambient temperature — when the ignition is first turned on, the rain sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside tem- perature is greater than 32°f (0°c). • transmission in n (neutral) position — when the ignitio...

  • Page 130

    Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The telescoping adjustment must be locked while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Adjustable pedals — if equipped t...

  • Page 131

    • the pedals can be adjusted while driving. • the pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in r (reverse) or when the speed control is on. A message will be displayed in the electronic vehicle information center (evic) if the pedals are attempted to be ad- justed when the system is locked out (...

  • Page 132

    To activate push the on/off button. The cruise indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system off, push the on/off button a second time. The cruise indicator will turn off. The system should be turned off when not in use. Warning! Leaving the speed control system on when not...

  • Page 133

    To resume speed to resume a previously set speed, push the “resume accel” lever up and release. Resume can be used at any speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). To vary the speed setting when the speed control is on, speed can be increased by pushing up and holding “resume accel”. Release the lever when the ...

  • Page 134

    Note: the 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 speed control. Electronic brake control system your vehicle is equipped with an advanced...

  • Page 135

    Warning! Abs (anti-lock brake system) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. Abs cannot prevent accidents, in- cluding those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surf...

  • Page 136

    Bas (brake assist system) the bas is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- ing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help reduce...

  • Page 137

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

  • Page 138

    Esp (electronic stability program) this system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. Esp cor- rects for over/under steering of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counter- acting the over/under steer condition....

  • Page 139

    Warning! Esp (electronic stability program) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. Esp cannot prevent accidents, in- cluding those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slipper...

  • Page 140

    Turn esp on again, momentarily depress the 9 esp off” switch. This will restore the normal “esp on” mode of operation. Note: to improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “esp partial off” mode by ...

  • Page 141

    Flash, the engine power may be reduced and you may feel the brakes being applied to individual wheels to attempt to stop the trailer from swaying. Tsc is disabled when the esp system is in the partial off mode. Warning! If tsc activates while driving, slow the vehicle down, stop at the nearest safe ...

  • Page 142

    • the esp control system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when esp becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the esp activation. Rear park assist system— if equipped the rear park assist system provides visual and audible indicati...

  • Page 143

    Rear park assist warning display the rear park assist warning display, located in the headliner near the flipper glass, provides both visual and audible warnings to indicate the distance between the rear fascia and the detected obstacle. When the ignition is changed to the on position, the warning d...

  • Page 144

    Warning display distances display led obstacle distance from: led color audible signal rear corners rear center 1st led 59 in. (150 cm) yellow none 2nd led 51 in. (130 cm) yellow none 3rd led 45 in. (115 cm) yellow none 4th led 31.5 in. (80 cm) 39 in. (100 cm) yellow none 5th led 25.5 in. (65 cm) 33...

  • Page 145

    Enable/disable the rear park assist system the rear park assist system can be enabled and disabled with a switch located on the upper switch bank of the instrument panel. When the switch is pressed to disable the system, the instrument cluster will display the 9 park assist dis- abled 9 message. Ref...

  • Page 146

    Cleaning the rear park assist system clean the rear park assist sensors with water, car wash soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you could damage the sensors. Rear camera — if equipped vehicles with a navigation radio may be equipped...

  • Page 147

    2. Select “on” at the “rear camera” screen. Highlight “done” and press enter. The rear camera is now enabled. 3. When the vehicle is shifted into r (reverse), the caution screen will appear, followed by an image of the rear of the vehicle. 4. When the vehicle is shifted out of r (reverse), the rear ...

  • Page 148

    Courtesy/reading lights at the forward end of the console are two courtesy/ reading lights. Press the lens to turn these lights on. Press a second time to turn the lights off. The lights also turn on when a front door or rear door is opened. The lights will also turn on when the unlock button on the...

  • Page 149

    Warning! Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the universal transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by fede...

  • Page 150

    It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to homelink t for more efficient training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Your vehicle should be parked outside of the garage while training. 1. Turn the ignition switc...

  • Page 151

    Note: after training a homelink t channel, if the garage door does not operate with homelink t and the garage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the garage door opener may have rolling code. If so, proceed to the heading “programming a rolling code system.” 5. Programming a rolling code system...

  • Page 152

    7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed homelink t button twice (holding the button for 2 sec- onds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates, programming is complete. If the device does not activate, press the button a third time (for 2 seconds) to complete the training. If yo...

  • Page 153

    Then proceed with step 4 under “programming homelink.” earlier in this section. Using homelink t to operate, simply press and release the programmed homelink t button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.E. Garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/off...

  • Page 154

    Troubleshooting tips if you are having trouble programming homelink t , here are some of the most common solutions: • replace the battery in the original transmitter. • press the learn button on the garage door opener to complete the training for rolling code. • did you unplug the device for trainin...

  • Page 155

    Power sunroof — if equipped the power sunroof switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console. Warning! • never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating...

  • Page 156

    Opening sunroof - express press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof will open automatically from any position. The sunroof will open fully, then stop automatically. This is called express open. During express open operation, any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof. Clos...

  • Page 157

    Sunshade operation the sunshade can be opened manually. However, the sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. Note: the sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open. Wind buffeting wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound ...

  • Page 158

    Power outlets front power outlet to the left and right of the convenience tray (lower center of instrument panel) is an outlet for electrically powered accessories. Pull lightly on the tab of the plastic cover to access the outlet. Rear power outlet — if equipped the rear power outlet (if equipped) ...

  • Page 159

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

  • Page 160

    Press the power inverter switch (located on the upper switch bank) to turn the power on to the outlet. Press the switch again to turn the power off. Note: when the power inverter switch is pressed, there will be a delay of approximately 1 second before the inverter status indicator turns on. The sta...

  • Page 161

    Cup holders in the center console there are two cup holders for the front seat passengers. Note: the cup holder insert is removable, from the console, for cleaning. It can be reinstalled with the larger cup depression towards the passenger seat, but the top surface will not be flush with the console...

  • Page 162

    Cargo area features cargo light the cargo area light is activated by opening the liftgate, opening any door, or by rotating the dimmer control on the multi-function control lever to the extreme top posi- tion. If all doors are closed and only the liftgate is open, pushing on the cargo light lens sur...

  • Page 163

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

  • Page 164

    Warning! In an accident 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 the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart- ment. Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken from its mounting. Do...

  • Page 165

    Warning! Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision a hook 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. Warning! The weight and position of ca...

  • Page 166

    Warning! To help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use seat belts. Cargo load floor the panel in the load floor is reversible for a...

  • Page 167

    1. Flip up pull loop(s) so they are perpendicular (straight up) to the top surface of the tray. 2. Pull up on loop(s) and twist 90 degrees, so they are parallel to the slotted hole in tray. 3. Lift tray over loop(s), and reposition tray. 4. Pull up on loop(s) and twist 90 degrees, so they are perpen...

  • Page 168

    If the liftgate flipper glass is open, connection to the rear window wiper is interrupted preventing activation of the rear wiper blade. When the liftgate flipper glass is closed, the rear wiper switch or the ignition switch needs to be turned off and on to restart the rear wiper. Adding washer flui...

  • Page 169: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents m instrument panel and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 m instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 m instrument cluster description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 m electronic vehicle information center (evic) . . . 182 ▫ el...

  • Page 170

    ▫ operating instructions - radio mode . . . . . . . 197 ▫ operation instructions - (disc mode for cd and mp3/wma audio play, dvd-video) . . . . 205 ▫ notes on playing mp3/wma files . . . . . . . . 207 ▫ list button (disc mode for mp3/wma play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 171

    ▫ electronic serial number/sirius identification number (ens/sid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 ▫ selecting satellite mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 ▫ satellite antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 ▫ reception quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 172

    Instrument panel and controls 1 — air outlet 5 — upper switch bank 9 — lower switch bank 2 — instrument cluster 6 — power outlet/cigar lighter 10 — climate controls 3 — radio 7 — storage bin 11 — ignition switch 4 — glove box 8 — power outlet 12 — storage bin 172 understanding your instrument panel.

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    Instrument cluster understanding your instrument panel 173 4.

  • Page 174

    Instrument cluster description 1. Speedometer indicates vehicle speed. 2. Brake warning light the brake warning light will come on when the ignition is first turned on, and stay on briefly as a bulb check. If the bulb does not come on during starting, have the bulb re- paired promptly. If the light ...

  • Page 175

    Before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from off to on, have the condition checked promptly. Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc. May illuminate the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on...

  • Page 176

    8. Tachometer the red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (r.P.M. X 1000) for each gear range. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator. 9. Security alarm system indicator light — if equipped this light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 secon...

  • Page 177

    12. Tire pressure monitoring telltale light each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (if your vehicle has tires of a differ...

  • Page 178

    Of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the tpms from functioning properly. Always check the tpms malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replace- ment or alternate tire...

  • Page 179

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

  • Page 180

    15. Electronic stability program (esp) warning light/brake assist system (bas) warning light — if equipped the esp/bas warning light in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “on” position. The light should go out with the engine running. If the esp/ bas warning li...

  • Page 181

    19. Transmission range indicator this display indicator shows the automatic transmission gear selection. 20. Fuel gauge the pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the on position. 21. Electronic throttle control (etc) warning light this light informs you of a...

  • Page 182

    Warning light may turn on and off again, especially during and after hard braking, accelerations, or turns. This occurs due to the shifting of the fuel in the tank. Also, a single chime will sound. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) the electronic vehicle information center (evic) fea- tur...

  • Page 183

    The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel: menu button press and release the menu button and the mode displayed will change between trip functions, personal settings, and system sta- tus. Function select button press the functi...

  • Page 184

    • programming active — new key pro- grammed • service security key • invalid key — try alternate key • driver/passenger door open (with graphic) • left/right rear door open (with graphic) • x doors open (with graphic) • liftgate open (with graphic) • liftgate/door open (with graphic) • liftgate/door...

  • Page 185

    • auto high beams on • auto high beams off • park assist disabled • service suspension • service park assist system • transmission over temp • low brake fluid level • warning! Limit speed • check gascap • esp off • iod fuse out • memory #1 positions set • memory #2 positions set • memory system disa...

  • Page 186

    • left rear low pressure (premium tpm system only) • right rear low pressure (premium tpm sys- tem only) trip functions press and release the menu button until one of the following trip functions displays in the evic: • distance to empty • trip a • trip b • elapsed time • service distance • engine o...

  • Page 187

    • when the dte value is less than 30 miles (48 km) estimated driving distance, the dte display will change to a text display of 9 low fuel. 9 this display will continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the 9 low fuel 9 text and a ne...

  • Page 188

    Compass display the compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. Press and release the compass button to display one of eight com- pass readings and the outside temperature. Automatic compass calibration this compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to manually reset ...

  • Page 189

    Compass variance compass variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas of the country, the difference between magnetic and geographic north is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. For the most accurate compass performance, the compass vari...

  • Page 190

    1. Turn the ignition switch on. 2. Press and hold the compass button for approximately 2 seconds. 3. Press the scroll button until “compass variance” message and the last variance zone number displays in the evic. 4. Press and release function select button until the proper variance zone is selected...

  • Page 191

    Auto door locks when y (yes) is selected, all of the doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h). To make your selection, press and release the function select button until “y (yes)” or “n (no)” appears. Auto unlock on exit when y (yes) is selected, all of the ...

  • Page 192

    Selected. To make your selection, press and release the function select button until “y (yes)” or “n (no)” appears. Headlamp off delay when this feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, ...

  • Page 193

    (no)” appears. When n (no) is selected, the system reverts to the standard intermittent wiper operation. Service interval when this feature is selected a service interval between 2,000 (3 200 km) and 6,000 miles (10 000 km) in 500 mile (800 km) increments may be selected. Pressing the step button wh...

  • Page 194

    After the ignition switch is turned off. Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. To make your selection, press and release the function select button until “off,” “45 sec.,” “5 min.,” or “10 min.” appears. Illuminated approach when this feature is selected, the headlights will activate and ...

  • Page 195

    Note: tires heat up during normal driving conditions. Heat will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 psi (14 to 41 kpa) during normal driving conditions. Refer to “tire inflation pressures” in section 5 for additional information. Note: your system can be set to display pressure units in ...

  • Page 196

    Two types of signals there are two basic types of radio signals... Am or amplitude modulation, in which the transmitted sound causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to vary... And fm or frequency modulation, in which the frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound. Electrical dis...

  • Page 197

    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) press the on/vol control to turn the radio on. Press the on/vol a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic volume control the electronic vol...

  • Page 198

    Scan button (radio mode) pressing the scan button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station, in am, fm or satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop the search, press the scan button a second time. Voi...

  • Page 199

    3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side tune control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side tune control knob. Press the tune control knob to save time change. 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait 5 seconds. The clock can ...

  • Page 200

    Press the rotary tune control knob a third time and treble will display. Turn the tune control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones. Press the rotary tune control knob a fourth time and balance will display. Turn the tune control knob to the right or left to adjust the ...

  • Page 201

    Program type 16 digit-character display nostalgia nostalga oldies oldies personality persnlty public public rhythm and blues r & b religious music rel musc religious talk rel talk rock rock soft soft soft rock soft rck soft rhythm and blues soft r&b sports sports talk talk top 40 top 40 weather weat...

  • Page 202

    • dvd enter - when the disc is in dvd menu mode, selecting dvd enter will allow you to play the current highlighted selection. Use the remote control to scroll up and down the menu (if equipped). • disc play/pause - you can toggle between playing the dvd and pausing the dvd by pushing the select but...

  • Page 203

    • set home clock - pressing the select button will allow user to set the clock. Turn the tune control knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the tune control knob to adjust the minutes. Press the tune control knob again to save changes. • player defaults - selecting this item will allow th...

  • Page 204

    Audio drc — if equipped selecting this item will allow the user to limit maximum audio dynamic range - the default is set to 9 high, 9 and under this setting, dialogues will play at 11 db higher than if the setting is 9 normal. 9 aspect ratio — if equipped selecting this item will allow the user to ...

  • Page 205

    Window. Each button can be set for set 1 and set 2 in both am and fm. This allows a total of 12 am, 12 fm, and 12 satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into push-button memory. The stations stored in set 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset button i...

  • Page 206

    Note: the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operate the radio. Load button — loading compact disc(s) press the load button and the push-button with the corresponding number (1-6) where the cd is being loaded. The radio will display please wait and prompt when to insert disc. After...

  • Page 207

    Scan button (cd mode) press the scan button to scan through each track on the cd currently playing. Time button (cd mode) press this button to change the display from a large cd playing time display to a small cd playing time display. Rw/ff (cd mode) press and hold ff (fast forward) and the cd playe...

  • Page 208

    The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • maximum number of directory levels: 8 • maximum number of files: 255 • maximum number of folders: 100 • maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • level 1: 12 (including a separator 9 . 9 and a 3-character extension) • level 2: 31 (in...

  • Page 209

    Mpeg specifi- cation sampling fre- quency (khz) bit rate (kbps) mpeg-1 audio layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48 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 an...

  • Page 210

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

  • Page 211

    Scan button (auxiliary mode) no function. Eject button (auxiliary mode) no function. Time button (auxiliary mode) press this button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will display for 5 seconds. Rw/ff (auxiliary mode) no function. Set button (auxiliary mo...

  • Page 212

    Macrovision this product incorporates copyright protection technol- ogy that is protected by u.S. Patents and other intellec- tual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless other...

  • Page 213

    Other special features include direct tune, music type selections, easy store presets, backup camera display for vehicles equipped with a backup camera, and on some models a dual display screen operation. Refer to your radio specific user’s manual for detailed operating instructions. Operating instr...

  • Page 214

    Changing daylight savings time when selected, this feature will display the time of day in daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the current setting: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. When this f...

  • Page 215

    Want to select, touch the screen where the word “page” is displayed to view additional time zones in the menu. 5. Touch the screen where the word “save” is displayed. Sales code rer — am/fm/cd/dvd radio with navigation system — if equipped note: the radio sales code is located on the lower right sid...

  • Page 216

    4. Press the hour or min soft keys on the face of the radio. 5. The time setting will change each time you press the hour or min soft key. 6. Press the save soft key on the face of the radio. Changing the time zone 1. Press the time soft key on the lower left side of the face of the radio. 2. Press ...

  • Page 217

    Universal consumer interface (uci) — if equipped note: this section is for sales code res and req radios only with uconnect.™ for sales code ren touch screen radio, refer to the separate user’s manual. This feature allows you to plug in an ipod t mobile digital device into the vehicle’s sound system...

  • Page 218

    Play mode when switched to uci mode the ipod t will be in play mode . In this play mode , you may use the following buttons on the radio faceplate to control the ipod t and display data: tune/scroll knob use the “tune/scroll” knob to go to the next or previous track. The “tune/scroll” knob functions...

  • Page 219

    Previous track in the list, if you press this button at any other time in the current track it will go back to the beginning of the track. If the right (up) button is pressed during play mode, it will go to the next track in the list. Info button press the “info” button while a track is playing to s...

  • Page 220

    List or browse mode during play mode, pressing any of the following buttons will take you to list mode. List mode enables you to scroll through the list of menus and tracks on the ipod t device. Tune/scroll knob in the list mode, the “tune/scroll” knob functions in a similar manner as the scroll whe...

  • Page 221

    After pressing a preset button, you will see the list you are in on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line. To exit the list mode without selecting a track, press the same preset button again to go back to play mode. List button pressing the “list” button will take to the to...

  • Page 222

    Www.Siriuscanada.Ca for canadian residents. Please have the following information available when calling: 1. The electronic serial number/sirius identification number (esn/sid). 2. Your vehicle identification number. Electronic serial number/sirius identification number (ens/sid) the electronic seri...

  • Page 223

    Reception quality satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons: • the vehicle is parked in an underground parking structure or under a physical obstacle. • dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the form of short audio mutes. • driving under wide bridges or alon...

  • Page 224

    3 seconds will make the radio display the song title all of the time (press and hold again to return to normal display). Rw/ff pressing the rw (rewind) or ff (fast forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the direction of the arrows. Tune control (rotary) turn the right si...

  • Page 225

    Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the set button, the channel will continue to play but will not be stored into push-button memory. You may add a second channel to each push-button...

  • Page 226

    The lcd screen is located on the headliner behind the front seats. Lowering the dvd screen remote control location 226 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 227

    Remote sound system controls — if equipped the remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a push-button in the center and controls the volume and mode of the so...

  • Page 228

    Radio operation pressing the top of the switch will “seek” up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will “seek” down for the next listenable station. The button located in the center of the left hand control cd player pressing the top of the switch once will go to the...

  • Page 229

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

  • Page 230

    Note: the numbers on the temperature dial represent a comfort setting when the mode knob is set to auto, and not the actual air temperature. Operation of the system is quite simple. Begin by turning the right mode knob to auto, and place the blower control (left knob) to either lo auto or hi auto. T...

  • Page 231

    The air conditioning in this system is automatic. Pressing this button while in auto mode will cause the led to flash three times and remain off. This indicates that the system is in auto and requesting the air conditioning is not necessary. The system will automatically control recircu- lation. How...

  • Page 232

    Move your mode knob to panel, panel/floor or floor, then hit the recirc button. This feature will reduce the possibility of window fogging. Manual operation this system offers a full complement of manual override features which consist of blower preferred automatic, mode preferred automatic with man...

  • Page 233

    Understanding your instrument panel 233 4.

  • Page 234

    Note: regardless of the type of operation, when a temperature knob is set to the full clockwise or full counterclockwise position, the system will deliver full hot or full cold air out of the ducts, respectively. The operator can override the auto mode setting and select the direction of the air by ...

  • Page 235

    Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console, and under the front seats to the rear seat passengers. These registers can be closed to block airflow. The center console outlets deliver conditioned air while the floor outlets deliver heated air. • panel air flows through the outle...

  • Page 236

    Operating tips window fogging windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside the vehicle is high. This often occurs in mild or cool temperatures when it’s rainy or humid. In most cases turning on the air-conditioning (pressing the snowflake button) will clear the fog. Adjust the temperature...

  • Page 237

    Your air conditioning system is also equipped with an automatic recirculation system. When the system senses a heavy load or high heat conditions, it may use partial recirculation a/c mode to provide additional comfort. Winter operation when operating the system during the winter months, make sure t...

  • Page 239: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents m starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 ▫ normal starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 ▫ extremely cold weather (below 2 20°f or 2 29°c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 ▫ if engine fails to s...

  • Page 240

    M tire safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 ▫ tire markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 ▫ tire identification number (tin) . . . . . . . . . . 262 ▫ tire loading and tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 263 m tires — general information . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 241

    ▫ carbon monoxide warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 m adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 ▫ fuel filler cap (gas cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 m trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 ▫ common towing definitions . . . . . ...

  • Page 242

    Starting procedures before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. Warning! • never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is d...

  • Page 243

    Normal starting the gear selector must be in the “n” (neutral) or “p” (park) position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving gear. Note: normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. Do n...

  • Page 244

    If engine fails to start warning! • never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury. • do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equi...

  • Page 245

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

  • Page 246

    Warning! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of p (park) or n (neutral) if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or somet...

  • Page 247

    5. Move the shift lever into the n (neutral) position. 6. The vehicle may then be started in n (neutral). Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized dealer, if the shift lock manual override has been used. Brake/transmission interlock system this system prevents you from moving the gear sh...

  • Page 248

    Warning! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of p (park) or n (neutral) if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or somet...

  • Page 249

    Warning! Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, you should apply the park brake, shift the transmission into p (park), and remove the key from the igniti...

  • Page 250

    Note: the electronic stability program (esp) and traction control (if equipped) should be turned off before attempting to rock the vehicle. Refer to “electronic brake control system” in section 3 of this manual. The least amount of accelerator pedal pressure to main- tain the rocking motion without ...

  • Page 251

    Autostick operation by placing the shift lever in the d (drive) position the lever can be moved from side to side. This allows the driver to engage the autostick mode. Moving the shift lever to the right (+) or the left (-) will engage the autostick mode. In normal driving mode (boxed “d” displayed ...

  • Page 252

    When in the autostick mode, as the engine rpm nears the engine maximum speed, an “upshift” message will appear in the electronic vehicle information center (evic) portion of your instrument cluster. This message appears in order to alert the driver that the engine speed is approaching it’s maximum v...

  • Page 253

    Parking brake to set the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible. When the parking brake is applied with the ignition on, the “brake warning light” in the instru- ment cluster will light. To release the parking brake, pull up slightly, press the center button, then lower the lever com...

  • Page 254

    Warning! • always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or injury. Also, be certain to leave the transmis- sion in p (park). Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury. • leaving children in a vehicle unattended is d...

  • Page 255

    Warning! Significant over or under inflation of tires can lead to loss of braking effectiveness. The anti-lock brake system conducts a low-speed self- test at about 12 mph (20 km/h). If you have your foot lightly on the brake while this test is occurring you may feel slight pedal movement. The movem...

  • Page 256

    Warning! • the anti-lock brake system (abs) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. • the abs cannot prevent accidents, in...

  • Page 257

    Warning! To use your brakes and accelerator more safely, follow these tips: • do not “ride” the brakes by resting your foot on the pedal. This could overheat the brakes and result in unpredictable braking action, longer stopping dis- tances, or brake damage. • when descending mountains or hills, rep...

  • Page 258

    Power steering the standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost. If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will still be possible t...

  • Page 259

    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 designation. Ex- ample: p215/65r15 95h. • european metric tire sizing is based on european design standards...

  • Page 260

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

  • Page 261

    Example: service description: 95 = load index —a numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry. H = speed symbol —a symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions. —the maximum speed corresp...

  • Page 262

    Tire identification number (tin) the tin may be found on one or both sides of the tire; however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires with white sidewalls will have the full tin including date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the tin on the outboard side of black...

  • Page 263

    Tire loading and tire pressure tire placard location note: the proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side “b” pillar. Tire and loading information placard this placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that ...

  • Page 264

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

  • Page 265

    5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult th...

  • Page 266

    266 starting and operating.

  • Page 267

    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 run flat tires this vehicle is equipped wit...

  • Page 268

    1. Safety— warning! Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents. • under inflation increases tire flexing and can result in tire failure. • over inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure....

  • Page 269

    Tire inflation pressures the proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door, or the driver’s side “b” pillar. The pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as inspecting for signs of tire wear or visible damage at least once a month. Use a good quality po...

  • Page 270

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

  • Page 271

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

  • Page 272

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

  • Page 273

    Warning! All tires should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure. You could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury. Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to li...

  • Page 274

    Warning! • do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance characteristics, result- ing in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause ...

  • Page 275

    Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of- balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear. Tire rotation recommendations do not rotate the tires as the wider rear tires will not fit on the front of ...

  • Page 276

    One or more low pressure messages (left front, left rear, right front, right rear) for 3 seconds, and a graphic display of the pressure value(s) with the low tire(s) flashing. Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)” in section 4 of this manual. Note: your system can be set to display...

  • Page 277

    Note: your system can be set to display pressure units in psi, kpa, or bar. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault no longer exists, the “tire pressure monitoring telltale light” will no longer flash, the 9 check tpm sys...

  • Page 278

    Any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the tpms to receive this information. General information this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules and rss 210 of industry canada. Operation is subject to the follo...

  • Page 279

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

  • Page 280

    Manufacturer. While mtbe is an oxygenate made from methanol, it does not have the negative effects of metha- nol. Mmt in gasoline mmt is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline blended with mmt provides no performance advantage beyond ...

  • Page 281

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

  • Page 282

    • guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte- nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. • keep the trunk closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon m...

  • Page 283

    Caution! Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys- tem could result from using an improper fuel cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system. Also, a poorly fitting after- market cap can cause the mil (malfunction indicator light) to illuminate, due to fuel ...

  • Page 284

    Note: tighten the gas cap about 1/4 turn until you hear one click. This is an indication that cap is properly tightened. If the gas cap is not tighten properly, the malfunction indicator light will come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled. Warning! A fire may resu...

  • Page 285

    Warning! • never add fuel when the engine is running. • never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel cap is removed or the tank filled. Trailer towing in this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with you...

  • Page 286

    Gross combination weight rating (gcwr) the gross combination weight rating (gcwr) is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination. (note that gcwr ratings in- clude a 150 lbs (68 kg) allowance for the presence of a driver). Gross axle weight rating (gawr) the ...

  • Page 287

    Weight-carrying hitch a weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the vehicle. These kind of hitches are the most popular on the market today and they’re commonly used to tow small- and medium-sized ...

  • Page 288

    Weight distributing hitch system improper adjustment of weight distributing system 288 starting and operating.

  • Page 289

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

  • Page 290

    Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) the following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ transmission gcwr (gross combined wt. Rating) frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Tongue wt. (see note 1) 6.1l automatic 8,800...

  • Page 291

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

  • Page 292

    Caution! • avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805 km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may damage your vehicle. • during the first 500 miles (805 km) of trailer towing, limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h). Perform the maintenance listed in section 8 of this manual. When towing a trailer,...

  • Page 293

    • safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners. • vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. When parking, ap...

  • Page 294

    − when replacing tires, refer to “tires–general informa- tion” for proper tire replacement procedures. Replac- ing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s gvwr and gawr limits. Towing requirements — trailer brakes − do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or...

  • Page 295

    Warning! Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys- tem and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident. Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis- tance. When towing you should allow...

  • Page 296

    Towing tips — electronic speed control (if equipped) − don’t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. − when using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until you can get back to cruising speed. − use speed control in flat terrain and with light l...

  • Page 297: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents m hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 m if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 m jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 6.

  • Page 298

    Hazard warning flashers your vehicle’s hazard warning flasher is an emergency warning system. When you activate it, all front and rear directional signals will flash intermittently. Use it when your vehicle is disabled on or near the road. It warns other drivers to steer clear of you and your vehicl...

  • Page 299

    If your engine overheats in any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion. • on the highways — slow down. • in city traffic — while stopped, put transmission in n (neutral), but do not increase engine idle speed. Note: there are step...

  • Page 300

    Jump starting if the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow this procedure carefully. Warning! Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solutio...

  • Page 301

    1. Remove all metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets which might make an unintended electrical contact. 2. Park the booster vehicle within cable reach but with- out letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles, place the transmission in p (park), and turn the ignition o...

  • Page 302

    Warning! Any procedure other than above could result in: 1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vent; 2. Personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion; 3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or of immobilized vehicle. Warning! • you should not try t...

  • Page 303: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents m engine compartment – 6.1l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 m onboard diagnostic system — obd ii . . . . . . . . 307 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 m emissions inspection and maintenance programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 304

    ▫ power steering fluid check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 ▫ body lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 ▫ windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 ▫ windshield washers — front and rear . . . . . 322 ▫ exhaust system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 305

    ▫ front turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 ▫ front fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 ▫ rear tail, stop, turn signal, and back-up lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 ▫ center high mounted stop light (chmsl) . . . 351 m fl...

  • Page 306

    Engine compartment – 6.1l 306 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 307

    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 308

    Loose fuel filler cap message after fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can determine if the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged. A “check gascap” message will be displayed in the evic (refer to section 4 of this manual). Tighten the gas cap until a 9 clicking 9 sound...

  • Page 309

    For states which have an i/m (inspection and maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the following: the mil (malfunction indicator lamp) is functioning and is not on when the engine is running, and that the obd (on board diagnostic) system is ready for testing. Normally, the obd system will be...

  • Page 310

    B. The mil will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s obd system is ready and you can proceed to the i/m station. If your obd system is not ready, you should see your authorized dealer or repair faci...

  • Page 311

    Warning! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic. Maintenance procedures the pages ...

  • Page 312

    Note: fill engine oil one quart at a time. Caution! Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. Caution! Operating the engine with the oil levels below the safe zone, or operating with oil levels that exceed the top of the safe zone may...

  • Page 313

    • more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°f (32°c). • trailer towing. Note: if any of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first. Refer to “maintenance schedule b” in section 8 of this ...

  • Page 314

    Engine oil viscosity sae 0w-40 engine oil is preferred for use within the operating temperatures shown in the engine oil viscosity chart. Sae 5w-40 engine oil is also allowed. The proper sae viscosity grade of engine oil should be selected based on the following recommendation and be within the oper...

  • Page 315

    Synthetic engine oils you may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed. Materials added to engine oil the manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- dition of any a...

  • Page 316

    At the mileage indicated on the appropriate “mainte- nance schedule,” all belts and tensioner should be checked for condition. Improper belt tension can cause belt slippage and failure. Belts should be inspected for evidence of cuts, cracks, glazing, or frayed cords and replaced if there is indicati...

  • Page 317

    Fuel filter a plugged fuel filter can cause stalling, limit the speed at which a vehicle can be driven or cause hard starting. Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the fuel tank, filter replacement may be necessary. See your local dealer for service. Catalytic converter the catalytic con...

  • Page 318

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

  • Page 319

    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 identified on the battery case. Also, if a “fast charger” is ...

  • Page 320

    Note: use only manufacturer approved a/c system sealers, stop leak products, seal conditioners, compres- sor oil, or refrigerants. Refrigerant recovery and recycling r-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar- bon (hfc) that is endorsed by the environmental pro- tection agency and is an...

  • Page 321

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

  • Page 322

    Windshield wiper blades the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accu- mulations of salt or road film. Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deteriorat...

  • Page 323

    Warning! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution. Exhaust system the best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine ...

  • Page 324

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

  • Page 325

    Drain from the coolant recovery bottle. Do not re- move the coolant pressure cap when the cooling system is hot. Cooling system — drain, flush and refill at the intervals shown on the appropriate “maintenance schedule,” the system should be drained, flushed and refilled. If the solution is dirty or ...

  • Page 326

    Adding coolant your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This coolant can be used up to 5 years or 100,000 miles (160 000 km) before replacement. To prevent reducing this extended maintenance period, it is important that you use the same ...

  • Page 327

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

  • Page 328

    Service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. When additional coolant is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. Points to remember note: when the v...

  • Page 329

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

  • Page 330

    Warning! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. 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 wouldn’t have your full braking capacity in an emergency....

  • Page 331

    Should be replaced immediately! Eventual deterioration of the hose can take place resulting in a possibility of a burst failure. Warning! Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure. You could have an accident. If you see any signs of cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brake hoses re...

  • Page 332

    Warning! • overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. • use of a brake fluid that has a lower initial boiling point than the recommended mopar dot 3 product or a brake fluid that is unidentified as to fmvss specific...

  • Page 333

    Automatic transmission fluid level check regular automatic transmission fluid level checks are not required. For this reason the dipstick is omitted. If you notice fluid loss or gear shift malfunction, have your authorized dealer check the transmission fluid level. Caution! The fluid level is preset...

  • Page 334

    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. • atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants. Washing • wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- hicle in the shade usi...

  • Page 335

    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 tailgate must be kept clear and open. • if you detect any stone chips or sc...

  • Page 336

    Yes essentials t fabric cleaning procedure – if equipped yes essentials t seats may be cleaned in the following manner: • remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a clean, dry towel. • blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel. • for tough stains, apply mopar t total clean or...

  • Page 337

    Do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter- gents, or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not required to maintain the original condition. Warning! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially f...

  • Page 338

    If the belts need cleaning, use mopar t total clean, a mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly. Fuse panel interior fuses the fuse panel is on the lower instru...

  • Page 339

    Cav- ity cartridge fuse mini fuse description 3 10 amp red htd mirror (ebl) 4 20 amp yellow rr pwr out (b+) 5 10 amp red rr hvac (r/o) (commander only) 6 spare (b+) 7 20 amp yellow door locks (b+) 8 15 amp blue steer col lock (b+) (elv) 9 20 amp yellow pwr outlet (b+) cav- ity cartridge fuse mini fu...

  • Page 340

    Cav- ity cartridge fuse mini fuse description 14 20 amp yellow cigar ltr (r/a) 15 10 amp red tire pressure trans- ducers (r/o) 16 10 amp red steering control mod- ule (scm), diag. Con- nector, cluster (b+) 17 15 amp blue flipper glass (b+) 19 spare (r/s) 20 10 amp red sentry key remote entry module ...

  • Page 341

    Underhood fuses (power distribution center) cav- ity cartridge fuse mini fuse description 1 50 amp green ptc heater 1 (diesel only) cav- ity cartridge fuse mini fuse description 2 40 amp green hid headlamps 3 50 amp green ptc heater 2 (diesel only) 4 30 amp pink power outlets 5 50 amp red ptc heater...

  • Page 342

    Cav- ity cartridge fuse mini fuse description 11 40 amp green hvac blower 12 30 amp pink rear wiper, ign r/o 13 40 amp green rear window de- froster (ebl)/heated mirror 14 30 amp pink rear hvac (if equipped) 15 — spare 16 50 amp red asd 17 30 amp pink abs pump 18 40 amp green accessory delay, seats ...

  • Page 343

    Cav- ity cartridge fuse mini fuse description 27 20 amp yellow hd washer (if equipped) 28 30 amp green abs valves 29 20 amp yellow pcm batt (gasoline only) 30 — spare 31 — spare 32 15 amp blue powertrain control module (diesel only) 33 20 amp yellow final drive control module (fdcm) e-diff 34 — spar...

  • Page 344

    Underhood fuses (integrated power module) cav- ity cartridge fuse mini fuse description 8 10 amp red lt park lamps cav- ity cartridge fuse mini fuse description 9 10 amp red trailer-tow park lamps 10 10 amp red rt park lamps 12 20 amp yellow front control module (fcm) batt #4 13 20 amp yellow front ...

  • Page 345

    Cav- ity cartridge fuse mini fuse description 18 20 amp yellow front control module (fcm) batt #1 19 20 amp yellow lt trailer-tow stop/ turn 20 20 amp yellow front control module (fcm) batt #3 21 20 amp yellow rt trailer-tow stop/ turn 22 30 amp pink final drive control module (fdcm) mod 23 50 amp r...

  • Page 346

    • anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.E. Vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage wh...

  • Page 347

    Bulb replacement high intensity discharge headlights (hid) — if equipped the headlights are a type of high voltage discharge tube. High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the headlight switch off and the key removed. Because of this, you should not attempt to service a headlight bulb yourse...

  • Page 348

    2. Turn the low or high beam bulb 1/4 turn counter clockwise to remove from housing. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb. Caution! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surfac...

  • Page 349

    Front turn signal 1. Open the hood. 2. Turn the turn signal bulb 1/4 turn counter clockwise to remove from housing. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb. Caution! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes ...

  • Page 350

    Front fog light 1. Reach behind the front fascia from under the vehicle. 2. Turn the front fog light bulb 1/4 turn counter clock- wise to remove from housing. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace bulb. Caution! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severel...

  • Page 351

    3. Squeeze the socket assembly tabs to remove it from the housing. 4. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 5. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the light assembly. Center high mounted stop light (chmsl) 1. Remove the two screws securing the chmsl. 2. Twist the bulb socket t...

  • Page 352

    Fluid capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) 21 gallons 79 liters engine oil with filter 6.1 liter engine (sae 0w-40, api certified) 7 qts 6.6 liters cooling system * 6.1 liter engine (mopar t engine coolant/antifreeze 5 year/100,000 mile formula) 14.8 qts 14 liters * includes heater and coolant ...

  • Page 353

    Fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts engine component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part engine coolant mopar t antifreeze/coolant 5 year/100,000 mile formula hoat (hybrid or- ganic additive technology) engine oil (6.1l engine) for best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating...

  • Page 354

    Chassis component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part automatic transmission mopar t atf+4 automatic transmission fluid transfer case mopar t nv146 transfer case fluid or equivalent. Usage of other fluid/ lubricants is not recommended. Axle differential (front-rear) mopar t synthetic gear & axle lubri...

  • Page 355: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents m emission control system maintenance . . . . . . . . 356 m maintenance schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 ▫ schedule “b” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 ▫ schedule “a” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 8 m a i n t...

  • Page 356

    Emission control system maintenance the “scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued proper functioning of the emission control system. These, and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done t...

  • Page 357

    Note: most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for schedule “b.” note: if any of these apply to you, change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first, and follow the maintenance rec- ommendations in “maintenance schedule b.” note: if any of these a...

  • Page 358

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

  • Page 359

    Schedule “b” follow this schedule if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions. • day or night temperatures are below 32°f (0°c) • stop and go driving • excessive engine idling • driving in dusty conditions • short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km) • more tha...

  • Page 360

    Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 (kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000) change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. X x x x x inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if nec- essary. X drain and refill the front and rear axles. X inspect the...

  • Page 361

    Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 (kilometers) (30 000) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000) change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. X x x x x inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if nec- essary. X inspect the pcv valve, replace if necessary. L x dra...

  • Page 362

    Miles 33,000 36,000 39,000 42,000 45,000 (kilometers) (55 000) (60 000) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000) change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. X x x x x inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if nec- essary. X drain and refill the front and rear axles. X inspect...

  • Page 363

    Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000 (kilometers) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) (95 000) (100 000) change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. X x x x x inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if nec- essary. X inspect the pcv valve, replace if necessary. L x in...

  • Page 364

    Miles 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 75,000 (kilometers) (105 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000) (125 000) change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. X x x x x inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if nec- essary. X inspect the drive belt, replace if necessary. X...

  • Page 365

    Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (kilometers) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000) change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. X x x x x inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if nec- essary. X inspect the pcv valve, replace if necessary. L ...

  • Page 366

    Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000 (kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000) change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. X x x x x inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if nec- essary. X replace the spark plugs. X inspect the drive ...

  • Page 367

    Miles 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 (kilometers) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000) change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. X x x x x inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if nec- essary. X inspect the pcv valve, replace if necessar...

  • Page 368

    Miles 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 (kilometers) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000) drain and refill the automatic transmission fluid, and replace filter. X drain and refill the transfer case fluid. X flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze at 120 months, if not rep...

  • Page 369

    Schedule “a” miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 (kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000) (50 000) [months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X x x x x inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary. X inspect the brake linings. X drain...

  • Page 370

    Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54, 000 (kilometers) (60 000) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) [months] [36] [42] [48] [54] change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X x x x inspect the brake linings. X x 370 schedule “a” 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s.

  • Page 371

    Miles 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000 (kilometers) (100 000) (110 000) (120 000) (130 000) [months] [60] [66] [72] [78] change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X x x x inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if nec- essary. X inspect the pcv valve, replace if necessary. L x inspect the d...

  • Page 372

    Miles 84,000 90,000 96,000 102, 000 (kilometers) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (170 000) [months] [84] [90] [96] [102] change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X x x x inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if nec- essary. X inspect the pcv valve, replace if necessary. L x replace th...

  • Page 373

    Miles 108,000 114,000 120,000 (kilometers) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000) [months] [108] [114] [120] change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X x x inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary. X inspect the pcv valve, replace if necessary. L x inspect the drive belt, replace i...

  • Page 374

    Warning! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the proper equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic. 374 schedule “a” 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d ...

  • Page 375: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents m suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 ▫ prepare for the appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 ▫ be reasonable...

  • Page 376

    Suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle prepare for the appointment if you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty, discuss additional charges with the service manager. ...

  • Page 377

    Technicians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with this process. • if for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk t...

  • Page 378

    Customer assistance for the hearing or speech impaired (tdd/tty) to assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special tdd (telecommuni- cation devices for the deaf) equipment at its customer center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a tdd ...

  • Page 379

    Warning! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod- ucts of component wear contai...

  • Page 380

    To contact nhtsa, you may either call the auto safety hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (tty: 1–800–424– 9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov; or write to: administrator, nhtsa, 400 seventh street, sw., wash- ington, dc 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety fro...

  • Page 381

    • diagnostic procedure manuals. Filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations, these practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer- controlled vehicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time,...

  • Page 382

    Department of transportation uniform tire quality grades the following describes the tire grading categories estab- lished by the national highway traffic safety adminis- tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on ...

  • Page 383

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

  • Page 385: Index

    Index 10

  • Page 386

    Abs (anti-lock brake system) . . . . . . . . . . . . 175,254 adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 326 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 additives, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 387

    Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 keyless transmitter replacement (rke) . . . . . . . 23 saving feature (protection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 388

    Cellular phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 center high mounted stop light . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 chart, tire sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 checks, safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,68 child restraint . . . . . . ....

  • Page 389

    Daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 dealer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 defroster, rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 defroster, windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,234 diagnostic system, onboard . . ....

  • Page 390

    Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 checking oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 compartment identification . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 391

    Fluid capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 fluid leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 fluid level checks brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 ...

  • Page 392

    Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 gear ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 general information . . ...

  • Page 393

    Instrument panel and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 instrument panel lens cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 integrated power module (fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 interior appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 interior fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 394

    Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 center mounted stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 daytime running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 dimmer switch, headlight . . . . ...

  • Page 395

    Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 load floor, cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 loading vehicle tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26...

  • Page 396

    Mp3 player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 mtbe/etbe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 multi-function control lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 navigation radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 navigation system . . . . . ....

  • Page 397

    Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 pets, transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 phone, cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 phone, hands-free (uconnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 placard, tire and loadin...

  • Page 398

    Rear seat, folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 rear window features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 rear wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 reclining front seats . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 399

    Child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56,63 extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 maintenance . . . . . ...

  • Page 400

    Sound systems (radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 speed control (cruise control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 starting . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 401

    Tire markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 tire safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,267,382 air pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 alignment and balanc...

  • Page 402

    Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247,333 range indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 transmitter battery service (remote keyless entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 403

    Washers, windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126,322 washing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 waxing and polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 wheel alignment and balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 wheel and wheel trim . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 404

    Introduction introduction rollover warning how to use this manual warnings and cautions vehicle identification number vehicle modifications/alterations things to know before starting your vehicle a word about your keys wireless ignition node (win)fob with integrated key (fobik)ignition key removalke...