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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 ▫ ignition key removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ locking doors with the key . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ▫ key-in-ignition reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 m...

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    ▫ to lock the doors and liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . .21 ▫ using the panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 ▫ to turn off “flash lights with lock” . . . . . . . .22 ▫ programming additional transmitters . . . . . . . .22 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 ▫ ...

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    ▫ driver and front passenger supplemental restraint system (srs) - airbag . . . . . . . . . . . .46 ▫ event data recorder (edr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 ▫ child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 m engine break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . .65 m safety tips ...

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    A word about your keys the dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition key removal manual transaxle turn the igniti...

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    Note: if you try to remove the key before you place the lever in park, the key may become trapped temporarily in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylind...

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    Locking doors with the key you can insert the key with either side up. To lock the door, turn the key rearward, to unlock the door, turn the key forward. See section 7 of this manual for door lock lubrication. Key-in-ignition reminder opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition, sounds...

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

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    • exxon/mobil speed pass,™ additional sentry keys, or any other transponder-equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a key-related (transpon- der) fault unless the additional part is physically held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, o...

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

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

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    To disarm the system 1. Press unlock on the keyless entry transmitter. 2. Starting the vehicle with a valid sentry key will disarm the system. A valid key is one that is programmed to that particular vehicle. A valid key will disarm the system, an invalid key will allow the engine to run for 2 secon...

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    To unlock the doors and liftgate press and release the unlock button on the key fob once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock all the doors and liftgate. When the unlock button is pressed, the illuminated entry will initiate, and the parking lights will flash on twice. The time for th...

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    Note: pressing the lock button on the keyfob while you are inside the vehicle will activate the security alarm. Opening a door with the security alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the unlock button to deactivate the security alarm. 5. If the desired programming was not achieved or ...

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    To turn off “flash lights with lock” note: the flash lights with lock feature can be turned on or off. On electronic vehicle information center (evic) equipped vehicles refer to 9personal settings9 in the evic section of this manual. On non evic - equipped vehicles perform the following steps: 1. Pr...

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    Use the following procedure to program additional key fobs if the vehicle is not equipped with sentry key: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seatbelt will cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this program- ming procedure). 3. Place the key i...

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    General information this device complies with part 15 of fcc rules and with rs-210 of industry canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may...

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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. To assemble the transmitter case, snap the two halves together. Note: if the key fob is equipped with a screw,...

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    Door locks manual door locks use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from inside the vehicle. 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. Warning! For personal security, and safety in...

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    Caution! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Power door locks a door lock switch is located on the driver door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors. Automatic door lock...

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    3. All doors are closed. 4. The throttle is pressed. 5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h). 6. The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter. The automatic door lock feature can be enabled or disabled. Refer to “personal settings” ...

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    1. The auto unlock feature is enabled. 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). 3. The transmission is in neutral or park. 4. The driver door is opened. 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. 6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h). The auto unlock feature...

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    Note: use the auto door locks and auto unlock features in accordance with local laws. “child-protection” door lock system (rear doors) — if equipped insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate to the lock or unlock position. Warning! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision....

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    Note: for emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down window and open the door with the outside door handle. Power windows— if equipped power window switches the control on the left front door has up-down switches that give you finger tip control o...

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    Window lockout switch the window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To disable the window controls on the other doors, press the window lock button. To enable the window controls, press the window control button again. Liftgate note: the ...

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    Note: in the event of a power malfunction, or the remote transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the liftgate lock cylinder and turn to the right (manual lock models only). Using the liftgate handle, pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. Note: although the liftgate has no inside rele...

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    Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather. Occupant restraints some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems...

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    Ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. Lap/shoulder belts all the seats in your vehicle are equipped with lap/ shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or ...

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

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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 bel...

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

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

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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. Second row center lap/shoulder belt operating inst...

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

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    6. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” 7. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, pull on the lap ...

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    8. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt. 9. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. 10. To disengage the mini latch from the mini buckle for storage, insert the regular latch...

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    The pretensioners are triggered by the airbag control module (refer to information on airbags in this section). Like the front airbags, the pretensioners are single use items. After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners, both must be replaced. Enhanced driver seat...

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    Note: watch for the seat belt warning light to turn on while unbuckling and off while re-buckling the seat belt. It may be necessary to retract the seat belt. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the lock position. A single chime will sound to signify that you have success- fully completed the programming...

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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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    To a window. If the vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags, 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 deployment. Warning! • do not put anything on or aroun...

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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 curtain airbags. Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the instrument panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger...

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    5. If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded, move the seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child restraint (refer to information on child restraint in this section). 6. You should read the instructions provided with your child...

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    Air bag system components the airbag system consists of the following: • occupant restraint controller (orc) • side remote acceleration sensors (if equipped) • airbag warning light • driver airbag • front passenger airbag • supplemental side curtain airbags above side win- dows (if equipped) • steer...

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    • the orc also turns on the airbag warning light in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds as 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 l...

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    • the side impact srs side curtain airbag are de- signed to activate only in certain side 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 nontoxic gas is gene...

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

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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 because the airbags are 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 param- eters (see list below) in an event data recorder prior to the moment of airbag deployment, or near-deployment, and up to a quarter second of high-speed decelera...

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    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 government and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a particu...

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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 at all times — babies and children, too. Every state in the united states and all canadian provinces require that small children ride i...

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    • 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 9convertible9 child seats. Both types of child restraints are held in the...

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    Shoulder belt. (some booster seats are equipped with a front shield and are held in the vehicle by the lap portion.) note: for additional information refer to www.Seatcheck.Org. Warning! • improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. ...

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    Restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight, however, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so chec...

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    Automatic-locking retractor (alr) to operate the switchable 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 into the buckle. Then pull on the belt until it is all removed from the retractor. Allow the belt t...

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    Latch-compatible, you can only install the child re- straints using the vehicle’s seat belts. Please refer to, installing the child restraint system for typical installa- tion instructions. Child restraints systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Chi...

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    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 and out of reach of children. It is recommended that before installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked be...

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    Rear of the seat back. Then tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we have described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc- tions that come with the child restraint system. Note: if your c...

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    • the lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible. • check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position. • if the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child to put the...

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    A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered as a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty. Safety tips exhaust gas warning! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monox...

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    Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc. If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt. Airbag light the light should co...

  • Page 69: Contents

    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents m mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 ▫ inside day/night mirror — if equipped . . . . . .73 ▫ outside mirror—driver’s side . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 ▫ outside mirror—passenger’s side . . . . . . . . . . .74 ▫ p...

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    ▫ manual seat height adjustment — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 ▫ manual lumbar— if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 ▫ driver’s seat back recline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 ▫ adjustable head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 ▫ heated seats — if...

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    ▫ intermittent wiper system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 ▫ adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 m tilt steering column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 m electronic speed control — if equipped . . . . . . 123 ▫ to activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    ▫ troubleshooting tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 m power sunroof — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 ▫ opening the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 ▫ closing the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Mirrors inside day/night mirror — if equipped adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. A two point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (to...

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    Outside mirror—passenger’s side adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the vehicle with your head close to the center of the vehicle. Warning! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look sma...

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    To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the left or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirror to move. When finished adjusting the mirror, turn the control to the center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror. Warning! Vehicles an...

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    Vanity mirrors — if equipped to use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. Sun visor sliding feature the sun visors may be pulled out to provide extended coverage of the side glass. Hands–free communication (uconnect™) — if equipped uconnect™ is a voice-activated, h...

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    Note: for uconnect™ customer support, visit the following web sites: • www.Chrysler.Com/uconnect • www.Dodge.Com/uconnect • www.Jeep.Com/uconnect • or call 1–877–855–8400 uconnect™ allows you to transfer calls between the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your vehicle, and enables ...

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    Phone button the rearview mirror contains the microphone for the system (depending on the type of mirror and radio equipped), and either the radio or the mirror has the two control buttons (phone button and voice recognition button) that will enable you to access the system. Voice recognition button...

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    • prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for the beep, which follows the 9ready9 prompt or another prompt. • for certain operations, compound commands can be used. For example, instead of saying 9setup9 and then 9phone pairing,9 the following compound command can be said: 9setup phone pairin...

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    Pair (link) uconnect™ system to a cellular phone to begin using your uconnect™ system, you must pair your compatible bluetooth™ enabled cellular phone. To complete the pairing process, you will need to reference your cellular phone owner’s manual. The uconnect™ website may also provide detailed inst...

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    Dial by saying a number • press the “phone” button to begin. • after the 9ready9 prompt and the following beep, say 9dial.9 • system will prompt you to say the number you want call. • for example, you can say 9234-567-8901.9 the phone number that you enter must be of valid length and combination. Ba...

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    Add names to your uconnect™ phonebook note: adding names to phone book is recommended when vehicle is not in motion. • press the “phone” button to begin. • after the 9ready9 prompt and the following beep, say 9phonebook new entry.9 • when prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of long names he...

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    Exchange profile (obex). Please see your phone owners’ manual for specific instructions on how to send these entries from your phone. Note: • phone handset must support bluetooth obex trans- fers of phonebook entries to use this feature. • some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they are alread...

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    9phonebook edit9 can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook. For example, the entry john doe may have a mobile and a home number, but you can add john doe’s work number later using the 9phonebook edit9 feature. Delete entries in the uconnect™ phonebo...

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    • after confirmation, the phone book entries will be deleted. • note that only the phone book in the current language is deleted. List all names in the uconnect™ phonebook • press the “phone” button to begin. • after the 9ready9 prompt and the following beep, say 9phonebook list names.9 • the uconne...

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    Answer or reject an incoming call - call currently in progress if a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your cell phone. Press the ’phone’ button to place the current call on hold an...

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

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

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

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    Please refer to the 24-hour “towing assistance” cover- age details in the warranty information booklet and on the 24–hour towing assistance card. Paging to learn how to page refer to 9working with automated systems. 9 paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time-out a litt...

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    You can also send stored uconnect™ phonebook entries as tones for fast and easy access to voicemail and pager entries. To use this feature, dial the number you wish to call and then press the “voice recognition” button and say “send.” the system will prompt you to enter the name or number, say the n...

  • Page 92

    Phone and network status indicators if available on the radio and/or on a premium display such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by your cell phone, the uconnect™ system will provide notification to inform you of your phone and network status when you are attempting to make a phone call...

  • Page 93

    Advanced phone connectivity transfer call to and from cellular phone the uconnect™ system allows on going calls to be transferred from your cellular phone to the uconnect™ system without terminating the call. To transfer an ongo- ing call from your uconnect™ paired cellular phone to the uconnect™ sy...

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    Select another cellular phone this feature allows you to select and start using another phone with the uconnect™ system. The phone must have been previously paired to the uconnect™ system that you want to use it with. • press the “phone” button to begin. • after the 9ready9 prompt and the following ...

  • Page 95

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

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    • make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period. • performance is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • even though the system is...

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    Far end audio performance • audio quality is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, and • dry weather condition. • operation from driver seat. • performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and lou...

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    98 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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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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    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 understan...

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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! • adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked. • do not ride with the seatback reclined so ...

  • Page 105

    Manual lumbar— if equipped the lumbar adjustment is located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. To increase or decrease support, rotate the handle up or down. Driver’s seat back recline to recline: 1. Lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back to the desired position and release t...

  • Page 106

    Adjustable head restraints head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push down on the head restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical. To raise the head restraint, pull up on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint,...

  • Page 107

    Heated seats — if equipped 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 ...

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    When high-temperature heating is selected, the heaters provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation after heating is activated. The heat output then drops to the normal high-temperature level. If high-level heating is selected, the system will automati- cally switch to the...

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    Folding rear seat to provide additional storage area, each rear seatback can be folded forward. Pull the strap forward to move the seat forward and flat. Front passenger seat folded flat folding rear seat understanding the features of your vehicle 109 3.

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    Reclining rear seat — if equipped rear seat folded flat rear seat recline pull 110 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    For additional comfort, pull the strap forward just enough to release the seatback latch. Then push the seatback to a reclined position, approximately 35 degrees maximum, and release the strap. Warning! • it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collisi...

  • Page 112

    To open and close the hood to open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull the hood release lever located on the left kick panel. Then move the safety catch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center and raise the hood. Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side (lef...

  • Page 113

    To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 20 cm (8 inches) and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged. Warning! If the hood is not fully latch...

  • Page 114

    Note: the lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle. They will not turn off automatically. Multi-function control lever the multi-function control lever controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, tu...

  • Page 115

    Daytime running lights (drl) — if equipped the high beam lights will come on as daytime running lights (drl) at drl intensity (lower), whenever the ignition is on, the engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake is off, the turn signal is off, and the gear shift is in any posit...

  • Page 116

    Fog lights — if equipped the front fog light switch is on the multi-function control lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull out the end of the control lever. Note: the fog lights will only operate with the head- lights on low beam. Sel...

  • Page 117

    Move the multi-function control lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down without moving beyond the detent. If either light rema...

  • Page 118

    Passing light you can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multi-function control lever toward you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released. Note: if the multi-function control lever is held in the flash to pass p...

  • Page 119

    The auxiliary off-road lights can be turned on by pressing the top of the switch when off-road conditions require additional lighting. To turn off the auxiliary lights press the bottom of the switch. Windshield wipers and washers the wipers and washers are operated by a switch on the control lever. ...

  • Page 120

    If the lever is pulled while in the off position, the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles, then turn off. Mist feature push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the wiper...

  • Page 121

    Caution! In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted. Windshield wiper op...

  • Page 122

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

  • Page 123

    Warning! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve- hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving. Electronic speed control — if equ...

  • Page 124

    Warning! Leaving the electronic speed control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system off when you are not using it. To set at a desired speed when the v...

  • Page 125

    Tapping “resume accel” once will result in a 1 mph (1.6 km/h) speed increase. Each time the lever is tapped, speed increases so that tapping the lever three times will increase speed by 3 mph (4.8 km/h), etc. To decrease speed while speed control is on, push down and hold “set decel”. Release the le...

  • Page 126

    Using speed control on hills 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. Anti-lock brake system (abs) – if equipped t...

  • Page 127

    Electronic brake control system – abs/tcs/bas/erm/esp your vehicle may be equipped with an optional ad- vanced electronic brake control system that includes anti-lock brake system (abs), traction control system (tcs), brake assist system ( bas), electronic roll miti- gation (erm) and electronic stab...

  • Page 128

    Brake assist system (bas) 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 129

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

  • Page 130

    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 131

    Warning! • electronic stability program (esp) 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, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slipp...

  • Page 132

    Gravel conditions and more wheel spin than esp would normally allow is required to gain traction. To turn esp on again, momentarily depress the “esp control switch”. This will restore the normal “esp on” mode of operation. Warning! In the partial esp mode, the engine torque reduction and stability f...

  • Page 133

    In this mode, esp and tcs, except for the “limited slip” feature described in the tcs section, are turned off until the vehicle reaches a speed of 35 mph (56 km/h). At 35 mph (56 km/h) the normal esp stability function returns with the exception of engine power reduction. Tcs remains off. When the v...

  • Page 134

    Warning! With the esp switched off, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by esp is unavailable. In an emer- gency evasive maneuver, the esp system will not engage to assist in maintaining stability. “esp off” mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use, only. Note: • the “esp indicator light”...

  • Page 135

    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 136

    Your vehicle should be parked outside of the garage when programming. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the on/run position. 2. Hold the battery side of the hand-held transmitter away from the homelink t button you wish to program. Place the hand-held transmitter 1–3 inches (3–8 cm) away from the homel...

  • Page 137

    5. Programming a rolling code system at the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “learn” or “training” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is not the button normally used to open & close the door). 6. Firmly...

  • Page 138

    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 139

    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/office lighting, etc. The hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at a...

  • Page 140

    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 training...

  • Page 141

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

  • Page 142

    Opening the sunroof manual mode to open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rearward to full open. Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial open condition until the switch is pushed and held rearward again. Express mode press the switch rearward an...

  • Page 143

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

  • Page 144

    The rear windows open, open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window. Sunroof maintenance use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass p...

  • Page 145

    Warning! To avoid serious injury or death: • do not use a 3 - prong adaptor. • do not insert any objects into the receptacles. • do not touch with wet hands. • close the lid when not in use, and while driving the vehicle • if this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure. Powe...

  • Page 146

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

  • Page 147

    Console features warning! Do not operate this vehicle with the console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cell phones, music players, and other hand held electronic devices should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distrac- tion, resulting i...

  • Page 148

    Cargo area features cargo light/removable self recharging flashlight – if equipped the dual-function light is mounted in the headliner above the cargo area to illuminate the cargo area, and part of it snaps out of the bezel to serve as a flashlight when needed. The flashlight features two bright led...

  • Page 149

    Removing flashlight three press switch understanding the features of your vehicle 149 3.

  • Page 150

    Cargo cover — if equipped the cargo area trim panels include two notches for mounting the available cargo cover that accommodates the reclining rear seat. 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 veh...

  • Page 151

    Cargo tie-down loops there are four d-rings tie-down loops in the lower trim for securing cargo.The tie-downs located on cargo area floor should be used to safely secure loads when vehicle is moving. Warning! • cargo tie-down loops are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop...

  • Page 152

    Fold down speakers – if equipped when the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down from the trim panel to face rearward, for tailgating and other activities. Rear window features rear window wiper/washer a switch on the right side of the steering column controls operation of the rear wiper/wash...

  • Page 153

    If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned off, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” position if power accessory delay is active. Power acces- sory delay can be cancelled by opening the door, if this happens the rear wiper will stop at its current position and will not g...

  • Page 154

    The defroster will automatically turn off after about ten minutes. For five more minutes of operation, press the switch again. To prevent excessive battery drain, use the defroster only when the engine is operating. Caution! Use care when washing the inside of the rear window to prevent damage to he...

  • Page 155: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents m instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 m instrument cluster—premium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 m instrument cluster descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 m electronic vehicle information center (evic) – if equipped . . ....

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    ▫ am reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 ▫ fm reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 m electronic digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 ▫ clock setting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 m sales code ref — am/fm/cd (single d...

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    ▫ operating instructions — satellite radio (if equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 ▫ rec setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 ▫ audio clock display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 m satellite radio — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 ▫...

  • Page 158

    Instrument panel features 1 — air outlet 5 — glove box 9 — hazard warning flasher 2 —demisters 6 — storage bin 10 — esp off switch — if equipped 3 — instrument cluster 7 — climate controls 4 — radio 8 — heated seat switches — if equipped 158 understanding your instrument panel.

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    Instrument cluster—premium understanding your instrument panel 159 4.

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    Instrument cluster descriptions 1. Fuel gauge/fuel door location when the ignition switch is in the on position, the pointer will show the level of fuel remain- ing in the fuel tank. The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the vehicle where the fuel door is located. 2. Voltage warning light this ...

  • Page 161

    4. Oil pressure warning light shows low engine oil pressure. The light will come on and remain on when the ignition switch is turned from the off to the on position, and the light will turn off after the engine is started. If the bulb does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an a...

  • Page 162

    10. Anti-lock brake warning light — if equipped this light monitors the anti-lock brake system (abs) described elsewhere in this manual. This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the on position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the abs light remains on or comes on dur...

  • Page 163

    13. Engine coolant temperature warning light this light warns of an overheated engine condi- tion. If the engine is critically hot, a warning chime will sound 10 times. After the chime turns off, the engine will still be critically hot until the light goes out. 14. Brake system warning light this li...

  • Page 164

    In the event of an ebd failure, the brake warning light will turn on along with the abs light. Immediate repair to the abs system is required. The operation of the brake warning light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the off position to the on position. The light should illuminate ...

  • Page 165

    The pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the h (red) mark, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioning is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system add...

  • Page 166

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

  • Page 167

    Note: if this indicator comes on, it will brighten to full daytime intensity and will not be dimmable. Caution! The tpms has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. Tpms pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system ope...

  • Page 168

    Replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after the service so that the correct mileage can be determined. Change oil message your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “change oil” message will flash in the instrument cluster odometer for approxim...

  • Page 169

    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 through several of your typical driving cycles. In most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will not require tow...

  • Page 170

    Cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- rized dealer as soon as possible. 29. 4wd! Warning light — if equipped this light monitors the four -wheel-drive (4wd) system. The light will come on, for a bulb check, when the ignition ke...

  • Page 171

    Electronic vehicle information center (evic) – if equipped the electronic vehicle information center (evic) fea- tures a driver-interactive display. It is located in the lower left part of the cluster below the fuel and engine tem- perature gauge. The evic consists of the following: • system status ...

  • Page 172

    • left front turn signal lamp out (with a single chime) • left rear turn signal lamp out (with a single chime) • right front turn signal lamp out (with a single chime) • right rear turn signal lamp out (with a single chime) • rke battery low (with a single chime) • personal settings not available – ...

  • Page 173

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

  • Page 174

    • distance to empty (dte) • elapsed time • tire pressure monitor (tpm) • personal settings to reset the display pressing and holding the evic button once will clear the function currently being displayed. Reset will only occur if a resettable function is currently being displayed. To reset all reset...

  • Page 175

    Distance to empty (dte) shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. This is not resettable. Note: significa...

  • Page 176

    Language when in this display you may select different languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions. Pressing the evic button while in this display selects english, espanol, deutsch, italiano, or francais depend- ing on availability. As you continue the displayed infor- matio...

  • Page 177

    Sound horn with remote key lock when on is selected a short horn sound will occur when the remote keyless entry “lock” button is pressed. This feature may be selected with or without the flash lights on lock/unlock feature. Press and hold the evic button when in this display until “on” or “off” appe...

  • Page 178

    Power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. Press and hold the evic button when in this display until “off”, “45 sec.”, “5 min.”, or “10 min.” appears to make your selection. Turn headlamps on w...

  • Page 179

    To set the variance: with the ignition in the on position, with a short button press (less than one second) press and release the evic button several times until you have displayed the personal settings (customer program- mable features) menu. Once in the personal settings (customer programmable fea...

  • Page 180

    Note: the factory default zone is 8. During program- ming, the zone value will wrap around from zone 15 to zone 1. Compass calibration the compass will automatically calibrate if the cal indicator is flashing, by driving around slowly (under 5 mph / 8 km/h) in one or more complete circles in an area...

  • Page 181

    Radio general information radio broadcast signals your new radio will provide excellent reception under most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op- eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to believe your sound system is ...

  • Page 182

    Will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature. Electronic digital clock the clock and radio each use the display panel built into the radio. A digital readout shows the frequency and/or time in hours and m...

  • Page 183

    Sales code ref — am/fm/cd (single disc) radio with optional satellite radio and hands free phone capability note: the radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. Operating instructions - radio mode note: the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operat...

  • Page 184

    Mode button (radio mode) press the mode button repeatedly to select between the cd player and satellite radio (if equipped). Seek button (radio mode) press and release the seek button to search for the next listenable station in either am/fm or satellite (if equipped) mode. Press the right side of t...

  • Page 185

    Clock setting procedure 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side tune/ audio control. 3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side tune/audio control to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes usin...

  • Page 186

    Press the rotary tune control a fourth time and bal will display. Turn the tune control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Press the rotary tune control a fifth time and fade will display. Turn the tune control to the left or right to adjust the soun...

  • Page 187

    Operation instructions - cd mode note: the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operate the radio. Inserting the compact disc (single cd player) gently insert one cd into the cd player with the cd label facing up. The cd will automatically be pulled into the cd player and the cd icon...

  • Page 188

    Scan button (cd mode) press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track. To stop the scan function, press the button a second time. Eject button (cd mode) press this button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. The unit will switch to the last selected mode. ...

  • Page 189

    Operation instructions - auxiliary mode the auxiliary (aux) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an mp3 player, cassette player, or microphone and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. The au...

  • Page 190

    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. Rnd/set button (auxiliary mode) no function. Mode button (auxiliary mode) press the mode button repeatedly to...

  • Page 191

    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 192

    Seek button (radio mode) press and release the seek button to search for the next listenable station in either am/fm or satellite (if equipped) mode. Press the right side of the button to seek up and the left side to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another se...

  • Page 193

    Clock setting procedure 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side tune / audio control. 3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side tune / audio control to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes u...

  • Page 194

    Press the rotary tune control a fourth time and bal- ance will display. Turn the tune control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Press the rotary tune control a fifth time and fade will display. Turn the tune control to the left or right to adjust th...

  • Page 195

    Nostalgia nostalgia oldies oldies personality personality public public rhythm and blues rhythm_and_blues religious music religious_music religious talk religious_talk rock rock soft soft soft rock soft_rock soft rhythm and blues soft_r_&_b sports sports talk talk top 40 top_40 weather weather by pr...

  • Page 196

    Display window. Each button can be set for set 1 and set 2 in both am and fm. This allows a total of 12 am,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 bu...

  • Page 197

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

  • Page 198

    Load / ejt - eject press the load/ ejt button and the push- button with the corresponding number where the cd was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio display will show 9ejecting disc9 when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc. ...

  • Page 199

    Rnd/pty button (random play button) (cd mode for cd audio play) press this button while the cd is playing to activate random play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the seek button to move to the next randomly select...

  • Page 200

    The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • maximum number of directory levels: 15 • 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 (inc...

  • Page 201

    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, 40, 32 mpeg-2 audio layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 id3 tag information for artist, song title and ...

  • Page 202

    Operation instructions - (cd mode for mp3 audio play) seek button (cd mode for mp3 play) pressing the right side of the seek button plays the next mp3 file. Pressing the left side of the seek button plays the beginning of the mp3 file. Pressing the button within the first ten seconds plays the previ...

  • Page 203

    Msg or info button (cd mode for mp3 play) press and msg or info button while playing mp3 disc. The radio scrolls through the following tag information: song title, artist, file name, and folder name (if avail- able). Press the msg or info button once more to return to 9elapsed time9 priority mode. P...

  • Page 204

    Operating instructions - satellite radio mode (if equipped) refer to the satellite radio section of the owner’s manual. Operating instructions - video entertainment system (ves t) (if equipped) refer to separate video entertainment system (ves t) guide. Sales code rec — am/fm/cd (6–disc) radio with ...

  • Page 205

    Menus and instructions for selecting a variety of destina- tions and routes, am/fm stereo radio and six-disc cd changer with mp3 capability. Mapping information for navigation is supplied on a dvd that is loaded into the unit. One map dvd covers all of north america. Refer to your “navigation user’s...

  • Page 206

    2. To show the gps clock, select “displayed clock: gps clock” and press enter. 3. To adjust the time zone, select “time zone” and press enter. Select the appropriate time zone and press enter. 4. To turn daylight savings on or off, select “daylight savings” and press enter. Select “on” or “off” and ...

  • Page 207

    3. To decrease the clock by one hour, use the select encoder to highlight the “-” sign. Press enter. Press enter again to decrease the clock by another hour. 4. To increase the clock by minutes, make sure “min +” is highlighted and press enter. Press enter again to increase the clock by another minu...

  • Page 208

    3. To switch the clock to the small clock, quickly press time again. 4. To toggle back to the large clock, simply press time. Satellite radio — if equipped satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The subscription ser...

  • Page 209

    Electronic serial number/sirius identification number (esn/sid) the electronic serial number/sirius identification num- ber is needed to activate your sirius satellite radio system. To access the esn/sid, refer to the following steps: esn/sid access with ref radios with the ignition switch in the ac...

  • Page 210

    Selecting satellite mode — raq radio press the mode button repeatedly until the word 9sat9 appears in the display. These radios will also display the current station name and program type. For more information such as song title and artist press the msg or info button. A cd or tape may remain in the...

  • Page 211

    Using the pty (program type) button (if equipped) follow the pty button instructions that apply to your radio. Pty button ( scan ( when the desired program type is obtained, press the 9scan9 button within five seconds. The radio will play 7 seconds of the selected channel before moving to the next c...

  • Page 212

    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 213

    The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a push button in the center. Pressing the top of the switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the switch will decrease the volume. The button located in the center of the right hand control will switch modes to radio or cd. The le...

  • Page 214

    Cd/dvd disc maintenance to keep the cd/dvd discs in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper, paper cd labels, or tape ...

  • Page 215

    The air conditioning system of your vehicle contains r-134a, a refrigerant that does not deplete the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere. The controls are as follows: fan control use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The fan speed increases ...

  • Page 216

    Mode control (air direction) the mode control allows you to choose from several pat- terns of air distribution. You can select either a primary mode, as identified by the symbols, or a blend of two of these modes. The closer the control is to a particular mode, the more air distribu- tion you receiv...

  • Page 217

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

  • Page 218

    Air conditioning max a/c for maximum cooling use the a/c and recirculate buttons at the same time. Note: see “circulation control” later in this section, for proper or extended use of this position. Air conditioning (normal) use this button to engage the air conditioning. A lamp will illuminate when...

  • Page 219

    Circulation control use this button to choose be- tween outside air intake or recirculation of the air inside the vehicle. A lamp will illu- minate when you are in recir- culate mode. Only use the re- circulate mode to temporarily block out any outside odors, smoke, or dust and to cool the interior ...

  • Page 220

    Operating tips 220 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 221

    Window fogging vehicle side windows tend to fog on the inside in mild rainy or humid weather. To clear the windows, set mode to the mix or defrost position. Direct the panel outlets toward the side windows. Do not use recirculate without a/c for long periods as fogging may occur. Interior fogging on...

  • Page 222

    Side window demisters a side window demister outlet is at each end of the instrument panel. These nonadjustable outlets direct air toward the side windows when the system is in either the floor, mix, or defrost mode. The air is directed at the area of the windows through which you view the outside m...

  • Page 223: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents m starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 ▫ manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 ▫ automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 ▫ normal starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 ▫ ext...

  • Page 224

    ▫ autostick general information . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 m four wheel drive operation — if equipped . . . . 238 m driving on slippery surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 ▫ acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 ▫ traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 225

    ▫ replacement tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 ▫ alignment and balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 m tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 m tire rotation recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 m tire pressure monitoring system (tpms)...

  • Page 226

    ▫ trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 ▫ trailer and tongue weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 ▫ towing requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 ▫ towing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 m re...

  • Page 227

    Starting procedures before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. Warning! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ou...

  • Page 228

    Start within 15 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the “off” position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure. Warning! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- axle cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel ...

  • Page 229

    Warning! Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury. Caution! To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait...

  • Page 230

    Fully depress the clutch pedal before you shift gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly depress the accelera- tor pedal. Use each gear in numerical order - do not skip a gear. Be sure the transaxle is in 1st gear, (not 3rd), when starting from a standing position. Damage to the clutch can re...

  • Page 231

    Recommended shift speeds to use your manual transaxle for optimal fuel economy, it should be upshifted as listed in table. Manual transaxle recommended shift speeds units in mph (km/h) engine size accel- eration rate 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 all en- gines accel 14 (23) 23 (37) 29 (47) 45 (72) cru...

  • Page 232

    Automatic transaxle — if equipped caution! Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • shift into p (park) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • shift into or out of r (reverse) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine i...

  • Page 233

    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 234

    Gear ranges for continuously variable automatic transaxle (cvt) do not race the engine when shifting from p (park) or n (neutral) positions into another gear range. P (park) supplements the parking brake by locking the transmis- sion. The engine can be started in this range. Never use p (park) while...

  • Page 235

    The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the transmission shift lever into the p (park) position: • when shifting into p (park), firmly move the lever all the way forward until it stops. • look at the shift indicator window on the shifter bezel to ensure it is in the p...

  • Page 236

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

  • Page 237

    Autostick operation is activated in the 9d9 position by moving the shift lever side to side. Moving the lever to the (+) side will activate autostick and shift up to the next higher manual ratio, unless you are already operat- ing in or near overdrive in which case, 6th ratio will be selected. In li...

  • Page 238

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

  • Page 239

    Warning! Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the front wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle and possibly have an accident. Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction (ice, snow, wet, mud, loose ...

  • Page 240

    Flowing/rising water warning! Do not drive on or cross a road or a path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flow- ing water can wear away the road or path’s surface and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water. Furthermore, flowing and/or rising water can carry your vehic...

  • Page 241

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

  • Page 242

    Note: the parking brake lever will not release unless the lever is pulled up slightly past its applied position. When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake before placing the gear selector in park, otherwise the load on the automatic transaxle locking mechanism may make it diff...

  • Page 243

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

  • Page 244

    Anti-lock brake system (abs) — if equipped the anti-lock brake system provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions. The system automatically “pumps” the brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent wheel lock-up. Warning! Pumping of the anti-lock bra...

  • Page 245

    The abs light monitors the anti-lock brake system. The light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the on position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the abs light remains on or comes on while driving, it indicates that the anti-lock portion of the brake system is not funct...

  • Page 246

    • and a slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop. These are all normal characteristics of abs. Warning! The anti-lock brake system contains sophisticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or high output radio transmi...

  • Page 247

    Warning! Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible. Caution! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature an...

  • Page 248

    • european metric tire sizing is based on european design standards. Tires designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter 9p9 is absent from this tire size designation. Example: 215/65r15 96h • lt (light truck)-metric tire sizing is...

  • Page 249

    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 = sec...

  • Page 250

    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 251

    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 252

    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 253

    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 254

    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 255

    Starting and operating 255 5.

  • Page 256

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

  • Page 257

    2. Economy— improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement. Under inflation, also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consump- ...

  • Page 258

    Check tire pressure. Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are under inflated. Caution! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap (if equipped). This will prevent moisture ...

  • Page 259

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

  • Page 260

    Compact spare tire — if equipped the compact spare is for temporary emergency use with radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style vehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, the original tire should be repaired (or replaced) and rein- stalled at the first opportunity. Warning!...

  • Page 261

    Original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same tire, replace (or repair) the original tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Warning! The limited use ...

  • Page 262

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

  • Page 263

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

  • Page 264

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

  • Page 265

    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 chains due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom- mended. Caution! Damage to the vehicle may...

  • Page 266

    Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your type of driving found in the “maintenance schedules” section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permis- sible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected before rotating. The suggested rotation method is the...

  • Page 267

    Pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pressure. • the tpm system will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low- pressure warning limit for any reason, including low temperature...

  • Page 268

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

  • Page 269

    • seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, and the tpm system will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire. Base system – if equipped this is the tire pressure monitoring system warn- ing indicator located in the instrument cluster. The tire pressure monitor system (tpms) uses wi...

  • Page 270

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

  • Page 271

    5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare tire, the tpms will update automatically and the tpm telltale light will turn off, as long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four active road ti...

  • Page 272

    Addition, the electronic vehicle information center (evic) will display a graphic of the pressure value(s) with the low tire(s) flashing. Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible, and inflate the low tire(s) that is flashing on the...

  • Page 273

    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 9check tpm system9 text message will not be present, and a pressure value will be displayed i...

  • Page 274

    1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the tpms will not monitor the tire pressure in the compact spare tire. 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, upon the next igniti...

  • Page 275

    Snow tires some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during winter. Standard tires are of the all season type and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the m+s designation on the tire sidewall. If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipmen...

  • Page 276

    Symptoms, try another brand of gasoline (with the ap- propriate octane rating for your engine) before consider- ing service for the vehicle. Reformulated gasoline many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline referred to as “reformulated gasoline”. Reformulated gasolines cont...

  • Page 277

    Mmt in gasoline mmt is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num- ber. Gasolines blended with mmt offer no performance advantage beyond gasolines of the same octane number without mmt. Gasolines blended with mmt have shown to reduce spark ...

  • Page 278

    • 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 279

    • 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 liftgate closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbo...

  • Page 280

    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 281

    Vehicle loading vehicle loading capacities front seat occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 rear seat occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 lbs. (80 kg) vehicle rated capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . 925...

  • Page 282

    Gross trailer weight (gtw) the gross trailer weight (gtw) is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its 9loaded and ready for operation9 condition. The recom- mended way to measure gtw is to put your f...

  • Page 283

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

  • Page 284

    Warning! An improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability, braking per- formance, and could result in an accident. Weight distributing systems may not be compatible with surge brake couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable recrea...

  • Page 285

    Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) the following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/transmission frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Tongue wt. (see note 1) 2.4l auto/man 22 sq. Ft. (2.04 sq. M) 1000 lbs (453 kg...

  • Page 286

    Trailer and tongue weight always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the gross trailer weight (gtw) on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to s...

  • Page 287

    Note: remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the tire and loading information plac- ard in the tire safety in...

  • Page 288

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

  • Page 289

    4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized (this requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight). Towing requirements — tires − do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire. − proper ti...

  • Page 290

    − trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). Caution! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this could lead to...

  • Page 291

    Towing requirements — trailer lights & wiring whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The trailer tow package may include a 4 and 7 pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness and connec...

  • Page 292

    Towing tips before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic. Towing tips — automatic transmission the automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed if you regularly tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous op...

  • Page 293

    Towing tips — cooling system to reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: − city driving when stopped for short periods of time, put transmission in neutral but do not increase engine idle speed. − highway driving reduce speed. − air conditioning turn of...

  • Page 295: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents m hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 m if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 m automatic transaxle overheating . . . . . . . . . . . 298 m jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 ▫ jack loca...

  • Page 296

    Hazard warning flasher the flasher switch is located on the instrument panel, below the radio. Depress the switch and both cluster indicators and all front and rear directional signals will flash. Depress the switch again to turn hazard warning flashers off. Do not use this emergency warning system ...

  • Page 297

    The normal range. If the pointer remains on the h (red) mark for more than a minute, turn the engine off imme- diately and call for service. Note: there are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system a...

  • Page 298

    Warning! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call a service center if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, refer to section 7, maintenance, of this manual. Follow the warnings und...

  • Page 299

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

  • Page 300

    • turn on the hazard warning flasher. • block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally oppo- site the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. • passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the vehicle is being jacked. Jacking instructio...

  • Page 301

    3. There are two front jacking locations and two rear jacking locations on each side of the body. The front locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts, the rear ones by two rectangular cutouts. For vehicles equipped with plastic trim, the plastic has been cut away to expose the jacking locatio...

  • Page 302

    7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left. 8. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening the wheel nuts. Alternate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Correct wheel nut torque is 100 ft. Lbs (135 n·m). If you doubt that you have tightened the nuts...

  • Page 303

    Jump-starting procedures due to a low battery warning! Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be hurt by the fan. Warning! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an...

  • Page 304

    Warning! Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured. Note: disconnecting the battery with the ignition in the on position will cause vehicles with an automatic transaxle (cvt2) to...

  • Page 305

    Warning! Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the contaminated area immediately with large quantities...

  • Page 306

    And first gear. Usually the least accelerator pedal pres- sure to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels is most effective. Warning! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause axle, tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and in...

  • Page 307

    All transaxles caution! If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the ignition switch must be in the accessory posi- tion, not in the lock position. Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when towing. When securing vehicle to flat bed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension componen...

  • Page 309: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents m engine compartment — gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . 312 m onboard diagnostic system — obd ii . . . . . . . . 313 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 m emissions inspection and maintenance programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 310

    ▫ front suspension ball joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 ▫ body lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 ▫ windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 ▫ windshield washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 ▫ exhaust system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 311

    ▫ off-road light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 m fluids and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 m fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts . . . . . . . . 361 ▫ engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 ▫ chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 312

    Engine compartment — gasoline 312 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 313

    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 transaxle control systems. When these systems are oper- ating properly, your vehicle will provide exc...

  • Page 314

    Loose fuel filler cap message after fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can determine if the fuel filler cap is possible loose or improperly installed. A gascap message will be dis- played in the instrument cluster. Tighten the gas cap until a 9clicking9 sound is heard. This is an indicatio...

  • Page 315

    Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test, which you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your vehicle’s obd system is ready, you must do the following: 1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch. 2. Turn the ignition to the on position, but do not crank or st...

  • Page 316

    Vehicle serviced before going to the i/m station. The i/m station can fail your vehicle because the mil symbol is on with the engine running. Replacement parts use of genuine mopar t parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to in- sure the designed performance. Damage...

  • Page 317

    Maintenance procedures the pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle. Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed maintenance intervals, there are other items that should operate satisfactorily without periodic maint...

  • Page 318

    Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the range markings on the dipstick. The range markings will consist of a crosshatch zone that says safe or a cross- hatch zone th...

  • Page 319

    American petroleum institute (api) engine oil identification symbol this symbol means that the oil has been certified by the american petroleum institute (api). The manufacturer only recommends api certified engine oils. Engine oil viscosity (sae grade) sae 5w-20 engine oil is recommended for all op...

  • Page 320

    Disposing of used engine oil care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil from your vehicle. Used oil, indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the environment. Contact your dealer, service station, or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil can be safely discard...

  • Page 321

    Catalytic converter the catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emission control device. Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- portant to k...

  • Page 322

    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 323

    Fuel filter a plugged fuel filter can cause hard starting or limit the speed at which a vehicle can be driven. Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the fuel tank, frequent filter replacement may be necessary. The fuel filters are located inside the fuel tank. See your dealer for service....

  • Page 324

    Maintenance-free battery you will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- tenance required. Caution! When servicing the battery, always reinstall the bat- tery thermowrap. The thermowrap provides battery heat protection and will extend overall battery life. Failure to reinstall the thermowrap...

  • Page 325

    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. Cable clamps should be tight ...

  • Page 326

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

  • Page 327

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

  • Page 328

    Windshield wiper blades clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner or use the washer solvent. This will remove accumulations of salt, waxes or road film and help reduce streaking and smearing. Operation of the...

  • Page 329

    When the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged; have a competent technician inspect the complete ex- haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam- aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartme...

  • Page 330

    Coolant checks check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of the a/c condenser for any accumu...

  • Page 331

    Caution! Mixing of coolants other than specified hybrid or- ganic additive technology (hoat) engine coolants, may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection. If a non-hoat coolant is intro- duced into the cooling system in an emergency, it should be replaced with the specified coo...

  • Page 332

    The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system. Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is opera...

  • Page 333

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

  • Page 334

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

  • Page 335

    Hoses and vacuum/vapor harnesses inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of heat and mechanical damage. Hard or soft spots, brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and exces- sive swelling indicate deterioration of the rubber pay particular attention to the hoses nearest to...

  • Page 336

    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 337

    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 replaced immediately. Brake master cylinder the fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked when performing under hood ser...

  • Page 338

    Warning! Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial boiling point or unidentified as to specification, may result in sudden brake failure during hard prolonged braking. You could have an accident. Caution! Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall clutch system performance. Improper b...

  • Page 339

    Automatic transaxle (cvt) selection of lubricant it is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transaxle to assure optimum transaxle performance. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended transmission fluid which has been formulated with special metal to metal friction coefficient additives...

  • Page 340

    Fluid level check check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a point not more that 3/16” (4.7 mm) below the bottom of the hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level. Frequency of fluid change under normal operat...

  • Page 341

    Power transfer unit (ptu) – awd/4wd models only lubricant selection use only the manufacturers recommended fluid. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” for correct fluid type. Fluid level check visually inspected the unit at each oil change for leakage. If leakage is detected, check the f...

  • Page 342

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

  • Page 343

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

  • Page 344

    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 mopart total clean or ...

  • Page 345

    Warning! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm. Cleaning headlights your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. Plastic is ...

  • Page 346

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

  • Page 347

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

  • Page 348

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description 14 10 amp red iod ccn/ interior lighting 15 40 amp green rad fan relay bat- tery feed 16 15 amp lt. Blue ign run/acc cigar ltr/sunroof 17 10 amp red iod feed mod-wcm 18 40 amp green asd relay contact pwr feed 19 20 amp yellow pwr amp 1 & amp 2 feed 20 15 a...

  • Page 349

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description 32 30 amp pink eng asd control feed 1 33 10 amp red abs mod/j1962 conn/pcm 34 30 amp pink abs valve feed 35 40 amp green abs pump feed 36 30 amp pink headlamp /washer control / smart glass 37 25 amp natural 110 inverter caution! • when installing the integ...

  • Page 350

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

  • Page 351

    Bulb replacement headlamps • raise the hood and locate connector behind the head- lamp. Locating headlamp connector releasing red lock tab maintaining your vehicle 351 7.

  • Page 352

    • reach into engine compartment and pull red lock out at connector. • twist the bulb to the left and pull outward from assembly. Note: these are halogen bulbs. Take care not to touch the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingers could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb life. R...

  • Page 353

    Fog lights 1. Access lamp through the lower fascia cutout. 2. Rotate bulb and connector 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull bulb off of connector. Removing halogen bulb from assembly fog light and connector maintaining your vehicle 353 7.

  • Page 354

    Tail lights, rear turn signals and backup lights — replacement 1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail light housing. Removing push-pins push-pins removed 354 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 355

    2. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly to disengage the lamp from the aperture panel. 3. Twist and remove socket from lamp. Pulling lamp from body removing socket and bulb maintaining your vehicle 355 7.

  • Page 356

    4. Remove bulb from socket and replace. License lights 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate. Removing bulb from socket prying lamp from liftgate 356 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 357

    2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull bulb from socket. Removing socket from lamp removing bulb from socket maintaining your vehicle 357 7.

  • Page 358

    Center high-mounted stoplight light is an led assembly. See your authorized dealer for replacement. Off-road light 1. Remove the three screws attaching the lens to the housing. Lens removal 358 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 359

    2. Unlatch the wire clasp securing the bulb into the housing and rotate it into the position shown. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the lamp harness to replace the bulb. Releasing the bulb disconnecting bulb maintaining your vehicle 359 7.

  • Page 360

    Fluids and capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) 13.5 gallons 51.0 liters engine oil-with filter all gasoline engines (use api certified sae 5w-20 engine oil.) 4.5 quarts 4.26 liters cooling system * mopar t antifreeze/coolant 5 year/100,000 miles formula), or equivalent. 7.2 quarts 6.8 liters *...

  • Page 361

    Fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts engine component fluids, lubricants and genuine parts engine coolant mopar t antifreeze/coolant 5 year/100,000 mile formula hoat (hybrid or- ganic additive technology) or equivalent. Engine oil use api certified sae 5w-20 engine oil. Refer to your engine oil fil...

  • Page 362

    Chassis component fluids, lubricants and genuine parts. Automatic transaxle (cvt) fluid mopar t cvtf + 4 manual transaxle fluid mopar t atf+4 ms9602 rear drive assembly (rda) mopar t gear & axle lubricant sae 80w-90 api gl 5 or equivalent non- synthetic product. Power transfer unit (ptu) mopar t gea...

  • Page 363: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents m emission control system maintenance . . . . . . . . 364 m maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 ▫ required maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . . 367 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s.

  • Page 364

    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 365

    Maintenance schedule the oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. On electronic vehicle information center (evic) equipped vehicles “oil change required” will be dis- played in the evic and a single chime will sound, indicating th...

  • Page 366

    At each stop for fuel • check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu- racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the add or min mark. • check the wi...

  • Page 367

    Required maintenance intervals perform maintenance every (where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) maintenance items miles kilometers or months change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 6,000 10 000 6 rotate tires. 6,000 10 000 6 if using your vehicle for any of ...

  • Page 368

    Perform maintenance every (where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) maintenance items miles kilometers or months replace the spark plugs (2.0l/2.4l engines). 30,000 50 000 30 change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: traile...

  • Page 369

    Perform maintenance every (where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) maintenance items miles kilometers or months change the automatic transmission fluid & filter. 120,000 200 000 120 replace accessory drive belt(s). 120,000 200 000 120 warning! You can be badly inju...

  • Page 371: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents m suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 ▫ prepare for the appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 ▫ be reasonable...

  • Page 372

    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 373

    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 374

    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 375

    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 376

    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 377

    • 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 378

    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 379

    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 381: Index

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  • Page 382

    Abs (anti-lock brake system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 331 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122,153 additives, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 383

    Ball joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 keyless transmitter replacement (rke) . . . . . . . 24 belts, drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 body mechanism lubricati...

  • Page 384

    Carrier, luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 caution, exhaust gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 cd (compact disc) player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183,190 cd (compact disc) player mainten...

  • Page 385

    Points to remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332,333 pressure cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 selection of coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . 330 corrosion protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 crankcase emission control system . . . . . ....

  • Page 386

    Electronic speed control (cruise control) . . . . . . 123 electronic stability program (esp) . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 electronic vehicle information center (evic) . . . . 171 emergency, in case of jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 jump starting . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 387

    Flooded engine starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 fluid, brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 fluid capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 fluid leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 fluid level checks ...

  • Page 388

    Gasoline (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275,360 gasoline, reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 gauges coolant temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 odometer . . . . . . ...

  • Page 389

    Infant restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 information center, vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 instrument panel and contro...

  • Page 390

    Bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 center mounted stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 daytime running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 dimmer switch, headlight . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 391

    Maintenance, general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 maintenance procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 malfunction indicator light (check engine) . . 168,314 manual, service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 392

    Identification logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 materials added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318,360 synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 393

    Pretensioners seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 programmable electronic features . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 programming transmitters (remote keyless entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 radial ply tires . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 394

    Roof rack (luggage rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 rotation, tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 safety checks inside vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 safety checks outside vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 safety defects, reporting . . . . . ...

  • Page 395

    Service assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 service contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 service manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182,185,193,205 settings, personal . . . ....

  • Page 396

    Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 temperature gauge, engine coolant . . . . . . . 164,297 tether anchor, child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 theft alarm (security alarm) . . ....

  • Page 397

    Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 disabled vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 weight . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 398

    Unleaded gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 vacuum/vapor harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 variance, compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 vehicle identification number (...

  • Page 399

    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 ignition key removallocking doors with the keykey-in-ignition remindersteering wh...