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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3 understanding the fea...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction contents 䡵 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ▫ roll over warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 how to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 䡵 warnings and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 䡵 vehicle identi...

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    Introduction thank you for selecting a jeep 威 commander and wel- come to our worldwide family. This is a specialized utility vehicle designed for both on-road and off-road use. It can go places and perform tasks for which conventional two-wheel drive vehicles were not intended. However, on-road ride...

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    Do not attempt sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, roll over of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully. Failure to use driver and passenger seat bel...

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    Note: after you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings. When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-train...

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    Introduction 7 1.

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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. Ob...

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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. Introduction 9 1.

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    Things to know before starting your vehicle contents 䡵 a word about your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ▫ ignition key removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ▫ key-in-ignition reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 䡵 sentry key immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1...

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    ▫ transmitter battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 䡵 remote starting system — if equipped . . . . . . . .25 䡵 door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 ▫ manual door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 ▫ power door locks — if equipped . . . . . . ....

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    ▫ exhaust gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 ▫ safety checks you should make inside the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 ▫ safety checks you should make outside the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 thing...

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    A word about your keys the keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with the key code number on it. If you received your keys without the bag, ask your authorized dealer to give you the number. The key code can also be obtained by your authorized dealer from your vehicle invoice. Igni...

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    Warning! Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger- ous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector lever. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, o...

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    Light will come on for 3 seconds immediately after the ignition switch is turned on for a bulb check. Afterwards, if the bulb remains on, this indicates a malfunction in the electronics. If the bulb begins to flash immediately after the ignition switch is turned on, this indicates that an invalid ke...

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    Replacement keys note: only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once a sentry key has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four digit pin numb...

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    4. Insert a blank sentry key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch on within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. The skim indicator light will stop flashing, turn on for 3 seconds; then turn off. The new sentry key has been programmed. Repeat this process to prog...

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    The door lock plunger located on the inside of the doors or with the driver’s door key lock cylinder, will not set the alarm. To disarm the system to disarm the system, use the remote keyless entry transmitter. Also, using a valid sentry key and moving the ignition switch to the on/start position wi...

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    Note: if the key is in the ignition switch, then all buttons on that transmitter will be disabled. The buttons on the remaining transmitters will work. If the vehicle is shifted out of p (park), all the transmitter buttons are disabled for all keys. Four button transmitter five button transmitter 20...

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    To unlock the doors press and release the “unlock” button on the transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash twice to acknowl- edge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system also turns on. Note: if desired, the system can be pro...

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    Customer programmable features of the “electronic ve- hicle information center (evic)” section or by following these steps. 1. Press and hold the “lock” button for 4 to 10 seconds. 2. While the “lock” button is pressed (after 4 seconds), press the panic button. Release both buttons. The “sound horn ...

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    Note: the interior lights will turn off when the ignition is switched to the acc or on position after the panic alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights and horn will remain on. Note: when you turn off the panic alarm by pressing the panic button a second time, you may have to be closer to t...

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    Transmitter battery service the recommended replacement battery is one cr2032 battery. Note: do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1. With the transmitter buttons facing down, remove the small screw, and separate the two halves of the transmit-...

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    3. To reassemble the transmitter case, join the two halves of the case together. Install and tighten the screw until snug. Make sure there is an even “gap” between the two halves. Test transmitter operation. Remote starting system — if equipped your vehicle may be equipped with a remote starting sys...

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    Unlocked, you have 60 seconds to enter the vehicle, insert the key into the ignition, and move it to the run position. Otherwise, the engine will cancel remote start and automatically turn off. Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: • if the engine stalls or rpm exceeds 2500 • ...

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

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    Automatic unlock on exit feature — only available if auto lock is enabled this feature will unlock all the doors when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped and in p (park) or n (neutral). Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic) — customer programmable features” in sect...

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

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    Auto down both the driver and front passenger window switch has an “auto down” feature. Press the window switch past the first detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. To cancel the “auto down” movement, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch....

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    Warning! There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the window before closing. Resetting the auto-up feature should the auto-up feature stop working the window probably needs to be reset. To reset auto-up: pull the window switch up and close...

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

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

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    Once the liftgate flipper glass has been opened, connec- tion to the rear window wiper is interrupted, preventing activation of the rear wiper blade while the flipper glass is open. Warning! Driving with the flipper glass open can allow poi- sonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passe...

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    Note: • in the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open the liftgate. The emergency liftgate latch release can be accessed through a snap-in cover located on the lift- gate trim panel. Warning! During power operation, personal injury or ca...

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    • the power liftgate buttons will not operate if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h). • the power liftgate will not operate in temperatures below ⫺22° f (⫺30° c) or temperatures above 150° f (65° c). Be sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice from the liftgate befor...

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    Occupant restraints some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front airbags for both the driver and right front passenger, and, window bags for the driver and passengers seated ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest. Warning! • the belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly “automatic locking...

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

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

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

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

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    Children that are not big enough to properly wear the vehicle seat belt should be secured in the rear seat, in a child restraint or belt-positioning booster seat. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt- positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never...

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    Warning! • relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags. • being too close to the steering wh...

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    How the airbag system works • the occupant restraint control (orc) module de- termines if a frontal, side, or rollover collision is severe enough to require the front and/or side airbags to inflate. The front airbag inflators are designed to provide different rates of airbag inflation from direc- ti...

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    • the driver and passenger airbag/inflator units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel. When the orc detects a collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airba...

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    If a deployment occurs the airbag system is designed to deploy when the occupant restraint control (orc) module detects a moderate-to-severe frontal collision, to help restrain the driver and front passenger, and then to immediately deflate. Note: a frontal collision that is not severe enough to nee...

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    Warning! Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and seat belt retractor assem- bly, replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Enhanced accident response feature if the airbags deploy after an impact...

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    Airbag warning light you will want to have the airbag system ready to inflate for your protection in an impact. The airbag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system promptly: • does not come on during the 6 to 8 seconds af...

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

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    Child restraint everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time — babies and children, too. Every state in the united states and all canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Children 12 y...

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    • the infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 20 lbs (9 kg). “convertible” child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing by children w...

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    Standards. The manufacturer also recommends that you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you will use it before you buy it. • the restraint must be appropriate for your child’s weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits. • carefully follow the instr...

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    • if the belt still cannot be tightened, or if pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still cannot make the child restraint secure, try a different seating pos...

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    Children too large for booster seats children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seat back, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. • make sure that the child is upright...

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

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    Installing the latch-compatible child restraint system we urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that were provi...

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    In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear outboard seating position located on the back of the seat. Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of...

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    Warning! Improper installation of a child restraint to the latch anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. Installing child restraints using th...

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    To do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure, try a different seating position. To attach a child restraint tether strap: route the tether strap over the ...

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    Transporting pets airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat...

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    Safety tips exhaust gas warning! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (co) which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (co) follow the safety tips below. • do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain...

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    Safety checks you should make inside the vehicle seat belts inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if they have been d...

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    Safety checks you should make outside the vehicle tires examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (includ- ing spare) for pr...

  • Page 71: Contents

    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 ▫ inside day/night mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 ▫ automatic dimming mirror — if equipped . . . .77 ▫ outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    ▫ things you should know about your uconnect™ system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 䡵 seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 ▫ front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 ▫ front seat adjustment — recline . . . . . . . . . . 104 ▫ manual l...

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    ▫ daytime running lights — if equipped . . . . . 123 ▫ lights-on reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 ▫ fog lights — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 ▫ turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 ▫ high beam switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    ▫ bas (brake assist system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 ▫ erm (electronic roll mitigation) . . . . . . . . . . 137 ▫ esp (electronic stability program) . . . . . . . . . 138 ▫ esp/bas warning lamp and esp/tcs indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 䡵 rear park assist ...

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    ▫ pinch protect override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 ▫ venting sunroof - express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 ▫ sunshade operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 ▫ wind buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 ▫ sunroof maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Mirrors inside day/night mirror the mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by moving the small control under the mi...

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

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

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    After selecting a mirror move the knob in the same direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror position. Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional memory seat feature. Refer to “driver memory seat” in thi...

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    Lift the cover to reveal the mirror. The light will turn on automatically. Sun visor extension (if equipped) this feature has a pull out extension on the sun visor for increased coverage. Hands–free communication (uconnect™) — if equipped uconnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle commu...

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    The uconnect™ phonebook enables you to store up to 32 names and four numbers per name. Each language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible only in that language. This system is driven through your blue- tooth™ hands-free profile cellular phone. Uconnect™ features bluetooth™ technology - the gl...

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    Headset profile), you may not be able to use any ucon- nect™ features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the phone manufacturer for details. The uconnect™ system is fully integrated with the vehicle’s audio system. The volume of the uconnect™ system can be adjusted either from the radio vol...

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    Voice command tree refer to “voice tree” at the end of this section. Help command if you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to know your options are at any prompt, say ⬙help⬙ follow- ing the voice on beep. The uconnect™ system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help. T...

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    The following are general phone to uconnect™ system pairing instructions: • press the ’phone’ button to begin. • after the ⬙ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙setup phone pairing⬙ and follow the audible prompts. • when prompted, after the voice on beep, say ⬙pair a phone ⬙ and follow the aud...

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    • system will prompt you to say the number you want call. • for example, you can say ⬙234-567-8901.⬙ • the uconnect™ system will confirm the phone num- ber and then dial. The number will appear in the display of certain radios. Call/dial by saying a name • press the “phone” button to begin. • after ...

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    • when prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of long names helps the voice recognition and is recom- mended. For example, say ⬙robert smith⬙ or ⬙robert⬙ instead of ⬙bob.⬙ • when prompted, enter the number designation (e.G., ⬙home,⬙ ⬙work,⬙ ⬙mobile,⬙ or ⬙pager⬙). This will allow you to store m...

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    After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunities to edit another entry in the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to the main menu. ⬙phonebook edit⬙ can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phone...

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    Delete all entries in the uconnect™ phonebook • press the ’phone’ button to begin. • after the ⬙ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙phonebook erase all.⬙ • the uconnect™ system will ask you to verify that you wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook. • after confirmation, the phonebo...

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    Answer or reject an incoming call - no call currently in progress when you receive a call on your cellular phone, the uconnect™ system will interrupt the vehicle audio system, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the call. To reject the call, press and hold the ’phone’ button until you he...

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    Toggling between calls if two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press the ’phone’ button until you hear a single beep indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at one time. Conference call when two calls are in pr...

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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 ⬙working with automated systems. ⬙ paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time-out a lit...

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    Barge in - overriding prompts the ’voice recognition’ button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately. For example, if a prompt is playing ⬙would you like to pair a phone, clear a ѧ,⬙ you could press the ’voice recognition’ button and sa...

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    Note: certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the uconnect™ system to play it on the vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situation, after successfully dialing a number, the user may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progress. ...

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    Connect or disconnect link between the uconnect™ system and cellular phone your cellular phone can be paired with many different electronic devices, but can only be actively ⬙connected⬙ with one electronic device at a time. If you would like to connect or disconnect the blue- tooth™ connection betwe...

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    • you can also press the ⬘voice recognition’ button anytime while the list is being played, and then choose the phone that you wish to select. • the selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the ucon- nect™ system will return to using the highest pr...

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    • 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 designed for users speaking in north american english, french, and spanish ac- cents,...

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    • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, and • dry weather condition. • operation from driver seat. • performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and not the uconnect™ system. • echo at far end can sometime be reduced by lowering the ...

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    100 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    Understanding the features of your vehicle 101 3.

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    102 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    North american english primary alternate(s) zero oh add location add new all all of them confirmation prompts confirmations prompts delete a name delete language select language list names list all list paired phones list phones pager beeper phone pairing pairing phonebook phone book return to main ...

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    Front seat adjustment — recline to adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back, and release the lever at the desired position. To return the seatback, lift the lever, lean forward, and release the lever. Warning! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so t...

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    Manual lumbar support adjustment the manual lumbar support adjustment lever is located on the right side of the driver’s seat and on the left side of the passenger’s seat. Moving the lumbar control lever fore and aft increases or decreases the lumbar support. 8 - way driver’s power seat the driver’s...

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

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

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

  • Page 109

    Warning! Do not drive the vehicle with the outer second row seats in the tumbled position. The outer second row seats are only intended to be tumbled for entry and exit to the third row seat. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury. Fold and tumble seat understanding the...

  • Page 110

    Note: if sitting in the third row seat, pull rearward on the release strap located at the rear of the seat and tumble the seat forward. Folding middle seatback (second row seat) 1. Pull the release strap. Release strap release strap 110 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 111

    2. Lower the center seatback. Center seat armrest (second row seat) — if equipped the second row center seat may be equipped with a armrest. Pull strap to lower armrest. 50/50 third row folding seat to lower rear seat either side of the third row seat can be lowered to allow for extended cargo space...

  • Page 112

    1. Open the tailgate. 2. Push the seatback release handle (toward rear of vehicle), and lower the seatback using the pull strap. 3. Close the tailgate. To raise rear seat 1. Open the tailgate. 2. Detach pull strap from back of seat, and pull seatback upward until it locks into place. Reattach strap....

  • Page 113

    4. Close the tailgate. Warning! The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position) should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion. They could be seriously injured in an accident. Children should be seated and usin...

  • Page 114

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

  • Page 115

    11. Select ⬙remote linked to memory⬙ in the electronic vehicle information center (evic) and enter ⬙yes⬙ or select ⬙use factory settings⬙ from the evic and enter ⬙yes⬙. Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic) — customer programmable features” in section 4 for more information. 12. Rep...

  • Page 116

    To disable a transmitter linked to memory 1. Turn the ignition switch to the off position and remove the key. 2. Press and release memory button number 1. The system will recall any memory settings stored in position 1. Wait for the system to complete the memory recall before continuing to step 3. 3...

  • Page 117

    • the seat shall move to the position located 0.3 inches (8 mm) forward of the rear stop if the starting position is between 0.9 inches to 2.67 inches (23 mm to 68 mm) forward of the rear stop when the key is removed from the ignition switch. The seat will move forward to the memory/driving position...

  • Page 118

    To open and close the hood to open the hood, pull the release lever inside your vehicle located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. Then, reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left, and lift the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Us...

  • Page 119

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

  • Page 120

    Battery saver feature—exterior/interior lights if the multi-function control lever is left in the interior light position, parking light position, or the headlight position when the ignition switch is moved to the off position, the battery saver feature will automatically turn off the exterior and i...

  • Page 121

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

  • Page 122

    To activate 1. Select “auto headlamp low/high beams? — low/ high beam.” refer to “evic — customer programmable features” in section 4 of this manual. 2. Turn the end of the multi-function control lever to the a (auto) headlight position. Note: this system will not activate until the vehicle is at or...

  • Page 123

    “off” position the instrument panel lighting is at the lowest light level and may not be suitable for night driving. Daytime running lights — if equipped the high beam headlights come on at a low intensity level whenever the engine is running, and the transmis- sion is not in the p (park) position. ...

  • Page 124

    Turn signals move the multi-function control lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster will flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down. Turn signal auto-mode tap the multi...

  • Page 125

    Interior lights the interior lighting consists of courtesy lights mounted below the instrument panel, an overhead console light assembly which contains both driver and passenger reading lights, reading lights located above the rear doors, and a rear cargo light. Opening a door or turning the center ...

  • Page 126

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

  • Page 127

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

  • Page 128

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

  • Page 129

    • a customer programmable feature in the electronic vehicle information center (evic) allows the rain sense feature to be turned off. Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic) — customer pro- grammable features” in section 4 of this manual. The rain sensing system has protection feature...

  • Page 130

    Tilt steering column to tilt the column, push down on the lever below the turn signal control and move the wheel up or down, as desired. Pull the lever back towards you and firmly push the lever until it is above the lower surface of the shroud to lock the column in place. Warning! Tilting the steer...

  • Page 131

    Press the left side of the button to move the pedals rearward (toward the driver). Press the right side of the button to move the pedals forward (away from the driver). • the pedals can be adjusted with the ignition off. • the pedals can be adjusted while driving. • the pedals cannot be adjusted whe...

  • Page 132

    Electronic speed control when engaged, this device takes over accelerator opera- tions at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h) for 5.7l engines, and 30 mph (48 km/h) for 3.7l/4.7l engines. The controls are mounted on the steering wheel and consist of on·off, set, res·accel, cancel, and decel control...

  • Page 133

    To resume speed to resume a previously set speed, press and release the res·accel button. Resume can be used at any speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) for 5.7l engines, and 30 mph (48 km/h) for 3.7l/4.7l engines. To vary the speed setting when the speed control is on, speed can be increased by pressing an...

  • Page 134

    To lock out overdrive. Press the tow/haul switch on the lower center switch bank (below the heating/air conditioning controls). Warning! Leaving the speed control 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...

  • Page 135

    Electronic brake control system your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes abs (anti-lock brake system), tcs (traction control system), bas (brake assist system), erm (electronic roll mitigation), and esp (electronic stability program). All five systems w...

  • Page 136

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

  • Page 137

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

  • Page 138

    Note: anytime the esp system is in the “full off” mode, erm is disabled. Refer to esp (electronic stability program) for a complete explanation of the available esp modes. Warning! Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- tions and driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel lift o...

  • Page 139

    • understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position. The ⬙esp/tcs indicator light⬙ located in the instrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the esp system becomes active. The ⬙esp/tcs indicator light ⬙ also flashes when tc...

  • Page 140

    High range (4wd models) or 2wd models on this is the normal operating mode for esp in 4wd high range and in 2wd vehicles. Whenever the vehicle is started or the transfer case (if equipped) is shifted from 4wd low range or neutral back to 4wd high range, the esp system will be in this mode. This mode...

  • Page 141

    Note: to improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “partial off” mode by pressing the esp switch. Once the situation requiring esp to be switched to the “partial off” mode is overcome, turn esp ba...

  • Page 142

    Warning! With the esp switched off, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by esp and erm are unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver, the esp and erm systems will not engage to assist in maintaining stability. The “full off” esp mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use only. 4wd low r...

  • Page 143

    Warning! With the esp switched off, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by esp and erm are unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver, the esp and erm systems will not engage to assist in maintaining stability. The “full off” mode is intended for off- highway or off-road use only. Esp/bas warn...

  • Page 144

    Rear park assist system— if equipped the rear park assist system provides visual and audible indications of the distance between the rear fascia and the detected obstacle when backing up. Refer to the warning section and note section for limitations of this system and recommendations. The rear park ...

  • Page 145

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

  • Page 146

    When the detected obstacle is about 11.8 inches (30 cm) from the rear fascia, the warning display will actuate a continuous tone for about 10 seconds, and it will turn on all 8 leds, including both red leds, on the correspond- ing side of the display. The radio will be muted while the tone is actuat...

  • Page 147

    When the switch is pressed to disable the system, the instrument cluster will display the ⬙park assist dis- abled ⬙ message. Refer to “electronic vehicle informa- tion center (evic)” in section 4 of this manual. When the shifter is changed to r (reverse) and the system is disabled, the instrument cl...

  • Page 148

    Caution! • the rear park assist system is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle, in- cluding small obstacles. Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not detected at all. Ob- stacles located above or below the sensors will not be detected when they are in close proxi...

  • Page 149

    Note: clean all four rear park assist sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris. Failure to do so can result in the system not working properly. The system might not detect an ob- stacle behind the fascia ...

  • Page 150

    Turning the rear camera on 1. To access the rear camera mode, select “rear camera” at the systems settings screen and press enter. Refer to your “navigation user’s manual” for detailed operating instructions. 2. Select “on” at the “rear camera” screen. Highlight “done” and press enter. The rear came...

  • Page 151

    Overhead console — if equipped the overhead console contains an optional universal garage door opener (homelink 威), storage for sunglasses, and optional power sunroof switches. Garage door opener — if equipped the homelink 威 universal transceiver replaces up to three remote controls (hand held trans...

  • Page 152

    Warning! A moving garage door can cause injury to people and pets in the path of the door. People or pets could be seriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by federal safety stan- dards. This includes most gar...

  • Page 153

    Programming homelink note: when programming a garage door opener, it is advised to park outside the garage. It is also recom- mended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to homelink for quicker training and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-freq...

  • Page 154

    1. Press and hold the two outer homelink buttons, and release only when the evic display shows “channels cleared” (after 20 seconds). Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat step one to program a second and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two homelink but...

  • Page 155

    5. Press and hold the just trained homelink button and observe the evic display. If the evic display shows “channel x transmit” (where x is channel 1, 2, or 3), programming is complete and your device should activate when the homelink button is pressed and released. Note: to program the remaining tw...

  • Page 156

    Note: to program the remaining two homelink but- tons, begin with ⬙programming⬙ step two. Do not repeat step one . For questions or comments, please contact homelink at www.Homelink.Com or 1-800-355-3515. Canadian programming/gate programming canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- na...

  • Page 157

    Erasing homelink buttons to erase programming from the three buttons (individual buttons cannot be erased but can be ⬙reprogrammed⬙ - note below), follow the step noted: • press and hold the two outer homelink buttons and release only when the evic display shows “chan- nels cleared” (after 20 second...

  • Page 158

    • this device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undes- ired operation. Note: changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Homelink 威 is a trade...

  • Page 159

    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. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. • in an accident, there is a g...

  • Page 160

    Pinch protect override if a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing, press the switch forward and hold for two seconds after the reversal occurs. This allows the sunroof to move towards the closed position. Note: pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed. Venting sunroo...

  • Page 161

    Sunroof maintenance use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. Ignition off operation the power sunroof switches remain active for 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. Sunroof fully closed press ...

  • Page 162

    Power outlet to the right of the convenience tray (lower center of instrument panel) is an outlet for electrically powered accessories. Pull lightly on the tab of the plastic cover to access the outlet. The rear power outlet (if equipped) is located in the left rear cargo area. The power outlets are...

  • Page 163

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

  • Page 164

    Cup depression towards the passenger seat, but the top surface will not be flush with the console surface. Cup holders (second row seat) the second row seat has two cup holders in the center armrest. Lower the center armrest. Refer to “seats” in this section. Press the front of the cup holder, and t...

  • Page 165

    Cargo area features cargo load floor the panel in the load floor is reversible for added utility. One side is carpeted and the other side features a plastic lined tray which holds a variety of items. The cargo load floor is held by spring loaded latches. In order to use the cargo load floor, use the...

  • Page 166

    2. Pull up on loop(s) and twist 90 degrees, so they are parallel to the slotted hole in tray. 3. Lift tray over loop(s), and reposition tray. 4. Pull up on loop(s) and twist 90 degrees, so they are perpendicular (straight up) to the slotted hole in tray. 5. Push loop(s) back down, so they are parall...

  • Page 167

    If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned off, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” position. If the liftgate flipper glass is open, connection to the rear window wiper is interrupted preventing activation of the rear wiper blade. When the liftgate flipper glass is clos...

  • Page 168

    Caution! To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water. Roof luggage rack — if equipped external racks do not ...

  • Page 169

    Note: if the rear cross rail (or any metallic object) is placed over the satellite radio antenna (if equipped), you may experience interruption of satellite radio reception. For improved satellite radio reception, place the rear cross rail in detent position #4 when not in use. Caution! • to prevent...

  • Page 170

    Warning! Cargo must be securely tied before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in personal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack “cautions” when carrying cargo on your roof rack. 170 understanding the features of y...

  • Page 171: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 䡵 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 䡵 instrument cluster description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 䡵 electronic vehicle information center — if equipped . . . ....

  • Page 172

    ▫ operation instructions - (cd mode for cd audio play) . . . . . . . . . . . 204 ▫ load/eject button (cd mode for cd audio play) . . . . . . . . . . . 206 ▫ notes on playing mp3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 ▫ operation instructions - (cd mode for mp3 audio play) . . . . . . . . . . 210 ▫ load...

  • Page 173

    ▫ electronic serial number/sirius identification number (esn/sid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 ▫ selecting satellite mode in ref radios . . . . . . 228 ▫ selecting satellite mode in raq radios . . . . . 228 ▫ selecting a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 ▫ storing an...

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    Instrument panel and controls 174 understanding your instrument panel.

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    Instrument cluster understanding your instrument panel 175 4.

  • Page 176

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

  • Page 177

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

  • Page 178

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

  • Page 179

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

  • Page 180

    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 op- eration or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, typ...

  • Page 181

    Warning! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. If you decide to look under the hood your- self, refer to section 7 of this manual. Follow the warnings under “cooling system pressure cap.” 14. Electronic vehicle information center d...

  • Page 182

    18. Seat belt reminder light when the ignition switch is first turned on, this light will turn on for 5 to 8 seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver or front passenger seat belt re...

  • Page 183

    Is placed in the p (park) position. The light should turn off. If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable, however, see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is re- quired and yo...

  • Page 184

    Electronic vehicle information center — if equipped the electronic vehicle information center (evic) located in the instrument cluster, when the appropriate condi- tions exist, will display the following messages and symbols. Some of the messages are accompanied by a chime. • turn signal on • perfor...

  • Page 185

    • liftgate/door open (with graphic) • liftgate/doors open (with graphic) • liftglass open (with graphic) • hood open (with graphic) • hood/door open (with graphic) • hood/doors open (with graphic) • liftgate/hood open (with graphic) • hood/glass/door open (with graphic) • hood/glass/doors open (with...

  • Page 186

    • check gas cap • esp off • memory #1 positions set • memory #2 positions set • memory system disabled — seatbelt fas- tened (with graphic) • memory system disabled — vehicle not in park • driver 1 memory • driver 2 memory • pedal adjust disabled — cruise control set • pedal adjust disabled — shifte...

  • Page 187

    Customer programmable features press the menu button until one of the display choices following appears: language? When in this display you may select one of three lan- guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip computer functions. Press the step button while in this display selects eng...

  • Page 188

    Display u.S. Or metric? Pressing the step button when in this display selects us or metric. The overhead console and instrument panel displays will be in the selected units. Auto door locks? When this feature is selected, all doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the speed of the vehicle re...

  • Page 189

    Sound horn with lock? When this feature 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. Pressing the step button when in this display will select “yes” or “no.” fla...

  • Page 190

    Headlamps on with wipers? (available with auto headlights only) when this feature is selected and the headlight switch has at least once been moved to the a (auto) position, the headlights will turn on when the wipers are turned on. The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if...

  • Page 191

    Easy entry/exit seat? (available with memory seat only) this feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the vehicle. The easy entry/ easy exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The easy entry/ easy exit...

  • Page 192

    Warning! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above 32°f ( 0°c), the road surface may be icy, particularly in woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under such conditions to prevent an accident and possible per- sonal injury or property damage. Compass/temperature display 192 understanding yo...

  • Page 193

    Trip computer this feature, located in the instrument cluster, displays the following information when the display is in the “compass/temperature” mode and the step button is pressed: step button press the step button to cycle through all of the compass/mini-trip computer displays. Step button under...

  • Page 194

    Reset button press the reset button to reset the display you are in. Press and hold the reset button (for 2 seconds) to reset all of the displays. Average fuel economy shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read “reset” or show dashes fo...

  • Page 195

    Elapsed time shows the accumulated ignition on time since the last reset. Tire pressure display — if equipped shows the current pressure of all 4 road tires. Note: tires heat up during normal driving conditions. Heat will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 psi (14 to 41 kpa) during norm...

  • Page 196

    Note: to ensure proper compass calibration, make sure the compass variance is properly set before manu- ally calibrating the compass. Refer to variance map. To put into a calibration mode start the engine and leave the transmission in the p (park) position. Set the display to “compass/temperature.” ...

  • Page 197

    To set the variance: turn the ignition on and set the display to “compass/temperature.” press the c/t but- ton for approximately 5 seconds. The last variance zone number will be displayed. Press and hold the step button for 1 second to select the new variance zone and press the reset button to resum...

  • Page 198

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

  • Page 199

    Sales code raq – am/fm/cd (6-disc) radio with optional satellite radio, hands free phone, and vehicle entertainment systems (ves) capabilities 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 ...

  • Page 200

    Mode button (radio mode) press the mode button repeatedly to select between the cd player, satellite radio, or vehicle entertainment system (ves) (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 equip...

  • Page 201

    Time button press the time button and the time of day will be displayed for 5 seconds. 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 / aud...

  • Page 202

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

  • Page 203

    Jazz jazz news news 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 w...

  • Page 204

    You may add a second station to each push-button by repeating the above procedure with this exception: press the set/dir button twice and set 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for set 1 and set 2 in both am and fm. This allows a total of 12 am,12 fm and 12 satellite (if equip...

  • Page 205

    Caution! This cd player will accept 4 3/4 inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the cd player mechanism. You may eject a disc with the radio off. 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 y...

  • Page 206

    Load/eject button (cd mode for cd audio play) load/ eject - load press the load/ eject button and the push- button with the corresponding number where the cd is being loaded. The radio will display please wait and prompt when to insert disc. After the radio displays ⬙load disc⬙ insert the cd into th...

  • Page 207

    Time button (cd mode for cd audio play) press this button to change the display from a large cd playing time display to a small cd playing time display. Rw/ff (cd mode for cd audio play) press and hold ff (fast forward) and the cd player will begin to fast forward until ff is released or rw or anoth...

  • Page 208

    Notes on playing mp3 files the radio can play mp3 files, however, acceptable mp3 file recording media and formats are limited. When writing mp3 files, pay attention to the following restric- tions. Supported media (disc types) the mp3 file recording media supported by the radio are cd-rom, cd-r and ...

  • Page 209

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

  • Page 210

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

  • Page 211

    Load / eject - eject press the load/ eject 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 ⬙ejecting disc⬙ when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the di...

  • Page 212

    Am/fm button (cd mode for mp3 play) switches back to radio mode. Rnd/ pty button (cd mode for mp3 play) pressing this button plays files randomly. Set/dir button (cd mode for mp3 play) press the set/dir button to display folders, when playing an mp3 discs that have a file/folder structure. Turn the ...

  • Page 213

    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 214

    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 215

    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 216

    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 217

    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 218

    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 219

    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 220

    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 221

    Satellite navigation radio with cd player with mp3 capability (rec) - combines a global-positioning system-based navigation system with an integrated color screen to provide maps, turn identification, selection menus and instructions for selecting a variety of destina- tions and routes, am/fm stereo...

  • Page 222

    1. At the main menu screen, highlight “clock setup” and press enter or press and hold for 3 seconds the time button on the unit’s faceplate. The clock setup screen appears. 2. To show the gps clock, select “displayed clock: gps clock” and press enter. 3. To adjust the time zone, select “time zone” a...

  • Page 223

    1. At the clock setup screen highlight “displayed clock: user defined clock”. 2. To increase the clock by hours, make sure “hr +” is highlighted and press enter. Press enter again to increase the clock by another hour. You will see on the “user defined time” display the number of hours you have incr...

  • Page 224

    Audio clock display select this option to change the size of the clock on the audio screens. 1. When you are at an audio screen, quickly press the time button on the navigation faceplate. 2. In this example the large clock appears on the screen. 3. To switch the clock to the small clock, quickly pre...

  • Page 225

    Video entertainment system (sales code xrv) — if equipped the optional ves™ (video entertainment system) con- sists of a dvd player and lcd (liquid crystal display) screen, a battery-powered remote control, and two head- sets. The dvd player is mounted in the rear of the center console storage bin, ...

  • Page 226

    The lcd screen is located on the headliner behind the front seats. Satellite radio — if equipped satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The subscription service provider is sirius™ satel- lite radio. This service of...

  • Page 227

    System activation to activate your sirius satellite radio service, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the sirius web site at www.Sirius.Com. Please have the following informa- tion available when activating your system: 1. The electronic serial number/sirius identification number (esn/...

  • Page 228

    Esn/sid access with raq radios with the ignition switch in the accessory position and the radio off, press the cd eject and time buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. All twelve esn/sid num- bers will be displayed. The radio will exit the esn/sid mode when any other button is pushed, the ignition is...

  • Page 229

    Note: channels that may contain objectionable content can be blocked. Contact sirius customer care at 888-539- 7474 to discuss options for channel blocking or unblock- ing. Please have your esn/sid information available. Storing and selecting pre-set channels in addition to the 10 am and 10 fm pre-s...

  • Page 230

    Satellite antenna to ensure optimum reception on vehicles available with a luggage rack, do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased perfor- mance. Larger luggage items should be placed as far f...

  • Page 231

    The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a push-button in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume. Pressing the center button will ...

  • Page 232

    The center button on the left side rocker switch has no function for a single disc cd player. However, when a multiple disc cd player is equipped on the vehicle, the center button will select the next available cd in the player. Cd/dvd disc maintenance to keep the cd/dvd discs in good condition, tak...

  • Page 233

    Climate controls manual air conditioning and heating system — if equipped the controls for the heating/air conditioning and venti- lation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs. These comfort controls can be set to obtain desired interior conditions. The instrument panel features...

  • Page 234

    Temperature control the temperature of air can be selected by rotating the center temperature control knob. The coldest temperature setting is on the extreme left and the warmest setting on the extreme right of the rotation. The knob can be posi- tioned at any point on the dial. Mode control the mod...

  • Page 235

    Bi-level air flows both through the outlets located in the instrument panel and those located on the floor. Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console, and under the front seats to the rear seat passengers. These registers can be closed to partially block airflow. The center c...

  • Page 236

    Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed when the air conditioning compressor is on. This is a normal occurrence as the compressor will cycle on and off to maintain comfort and increase fuel economy. Automatic temperature control — if equipped the infrared dual-zone climate control sys...

  • Page 237

    Lo auto position should be used for front seat occu- pants only. The hi auto position should be used when more air flow is desired, or when rear seat occupants are present. Dial in the comfort setting you would like the system to maintain by rotating the driver’s or passenger’s control knob. Once th...

  • Page 238

    Note: • the surface of the climate control panel, and the top center of the instrument panel should be kept free of debris due to the climate control sensor’s location. Mud on the windshield may also cause poor operation of this system. • to provide you with maximum comfort in the auto- matic mode, ...

  • Page 239

    Understanding your instrument panel 239 4.

  • Page 240

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

  • Page 241

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

  • Page 242

    Rear climate control — if equipped the manual rear climate control system has one floor air outlet (passenger side), and two panel outlets in the rear quarter trim (on each side). The unit provides warm or cool air through the floor and upper outlets. If rear heating/cooling is desired, press the “r...

  • Page 243

    The rear temperature, blower speed, and mode control can be adjusted as desired by the third row seat occupants. Note: the rear climate control system cannot be con- trolled from the front seat; it can only be turned on and off. All control of the rear system must be performed by the rear occupants....

  • Page 244

    Rear temperature control the center knob on the rear control panel allows the third row seat occupants to have control of the rear temperature as follows: • when the temperature knob is in the cold (blue) position, cold air will be delivered from the outlets. As the temperature knob is turned toward...

  • Page 245

    Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarette smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows. Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging. Summer operation air conditioned veh...

  • Page 246

    Operating tips chart 246 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 247: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 ▫ normal starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 ▫ extreme cold weather (below –20°f (–29°c) . . 252 ▫ if engine fails to start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 ▫ after starting ...

  • Page 248

    䡵 on-road driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 䡵 off-road driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 ▫ when to use 4wd low range — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 ▫ driving through water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 ▫ driving i...

  • Page 249

    ▫ alignment and balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 䡵 tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 䡵 tire rotation recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 䡵 tire pressure monitor system (tpms) . . . . . . . . 297 ▫ base system — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 250

    䡵 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 ▫ fuel filler cap (gas cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 䡵 vehicle loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 ▫ certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 䡵 trailer towing . . . . . . ....

  • Page 251

    Starting procedures before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. Caution! Long periods of engine idling, especially at high engine speeds can cause excessive exhaust tempera- tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave your...

  • Page 252

    Note: the starter motor may run up to 30 seconds in very cold conditions until the engine is started. The starter can be disengaged by turning the ignition key to the off position, if required. Extreme cold weather (below –20°f (–29°c) to insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an ext...

  • Page 253

    Warning! Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury. Warning! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automat...

  • Page 254

    If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not have enough power to continue running when the key is released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel- erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running smoothly. ...

  • Page 255

    Engine block heater — if equipped the engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 volt ac electrical outlet with grounded, three wire extension cord. Use the heater when temperatures below 0°f (-18°c) are expected to las...

  • Page 256

    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 257

    Gear ranges note: after selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold. If there is a need to restart the engine be sure to cycle the key to the lock position before restarting. Transmission gear ...

  • Page 258

    R (reverse) use this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. N (neutral) shift into n (neutral) when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. Note: towing the...

  • Page 259

    Warning! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid. Screen display 1 2 3 4 5* d actual gear(s) allowed 1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-5 * applies to vehicles equipped with 4.7l/5.7l engines only. Note: to select the p...

  • Page 260

    Note: if the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- peratures, the transmission may not shift into overdrive and will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature. Normal operation will resume when the transmission fluid temperature has risen to a suitable level....

  • Page 261

    The “tow/haul” light will illuminate in the instru- ment cluster to indicate when the switch has been activated. Pressing the switch a second time restores normal operation. If the “tow/haul” mode is desired, the switch must be pressed each time the engine is started. Transmission limp home mode tra...

  • Page 262

    If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will return to normal operation. If the problem persists, p (park), r (reverse), and n (neutral) will continue to operate. Only second gear range will operate in the d (drive) shifter position. Have the transmission checked at your authorized de...

  • Page 263

    Rocking the vehicle if the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the gear selector rhythmically between d (drive) and r (reverse), while applying slight pressure to the accelerator. Note: the electronic stability program (esp) and traction contr...

  • Page 264

    Four-wheel drive operation quadra-trac i 姞 operating instructions/precautions — if equipped the quadra-trac i 威 is a single speed (hi range only) transfer case which provides convenient full-time 4–wheel drive. No driver interaction is required. This transfer case divides engine torque almost evenly...

  • Page 265

    Road surfaces only. Driving in the 4 low position on dry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to driveline components. When operating your vehicle in 4 low, the engine speed is approximately three times that of the 4 hi position at a given road speed. Take care not to overspe...

  • Page 266

    N (neutral) neutral — disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain. To be used for flat towing behind another vehicle. Refer to “recreational towing” in sec- tion 5 of this manual. 4 low four wheel drive low range — low speed 4 wheel drive. Locks the front and rear driveshafts ...

  • Page 267

    4 low to 4 hi with the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), key on or engine running, shift the transmission into n (neutral), and raise the transfer case t-handle. The “4wd low indicator lamp” in the instrument cluster will flash and go out when the shift is complete. Release the t-handle...

  • Page 268

    Neutral (n) shift procedure 1. Key on, engine off. 2. Vehicle stopped, with foot on brake. 3. Place transmission in n (neutral). 4. Hold down n (neutral) “pin” switch (with a pen, etc.) for 4 seconds until the led lamp by the switch starts to blink indicating shift in progress. Lamp will stop blinki...

  • Page 269

    Quadra-drive ii 姞 system — if equipped the optional quadra-drive ii 威 system features three torque transfer couplings. The couplings include elsd (electronic limited slip differential) front and rear axles and quadra-trac ii 威 transfer case. The optional elsd axles are fully automatic and require no...

  • Page 270

    Off-road driving tips note: prior to off-road driving, remove the front air dam to prevent damage. The front air dam is attached to the lower front fascia with quarter turn fasteners, and can be removed by hand. When to use 4wd low range — if equipped when off-road driving, shift to 4wd low for addi...

  • Page 271

    And/or the flow rate is reduced. If you must cross flowing water avoid depths in excess of 9 inches. The flowing water can erode the streambed causing your vehicle to sink into deeper water. Determine exit point(s) that are downstream of your entry point to allow for drifting. Standing water avoid d...

  • Page 272

    If you stall or begin to lose headway while climbing a steep hill, allow your vehicle to come to a stop and immediately apply the brakes. Restart the engine and shift to r (reverse). Back slowly down the hill allowing the compression braking of the engine to help regulate your speed. If the brakes a...

  • Page 273

    After driving off-road off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than does most on-road driving. After going off-road it is always a good idea to check for damage. That way you can get any problems taken care of right away and have your vehicle ready when you need it. • completely inspect ...

  • Page 274

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

  • Page 275

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

  • Page 276

    Warning! Significant over or under inflation of tires, or mixing sizes of tires or wheels on the vehicle can lead to loss of braking effectiveness. The anti-lock brake system conducts a low-speed self- test at about 12 mph (20 km/h). If you have your foot lightly on the brake while this test is occu...

  • Page 277

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

  • Page 278

    • do not “ride” the brakes by resting your foot on the pedal. This could overheat the brakes and result in unpredictable braking action, longer stopping dis- tances, or brake damage. • when descending mountains or hills, repeated brak- ing can cause brake fade with loss of braking control. Avoid rep...

  • Page 279

    Note: increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel travel are considered normal and do not indicate that there is a problem with the power steering system. Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steering pump may make noise for a short amount of time. This is due to the cold, th...

  • Page 280

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

  • Page 281

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

  • Page 282

    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 283

    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 284

    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 285

    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 286

    4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “xxx” amount equals 1400 lbs. And there will be five 150 lb. Passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = ...

  • Page 287

    Starting and operating 287 5.

  • Page 288

    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 289

    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- t...

  • Page 290

    The pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as inspecting for signs of tire wear or visible damage at least once a month. Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look properly inflated eve...

  • Page 291

    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 292

    Warning! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no m...

  • Page 293

    Life of tire the service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to: • driving style • tire pressure • distance driven warning! Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in ...

  • Page 294

    Warning! • do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combina- tions of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance charac- teristics, resulting in changes to steering, han- dling, and braking of your vehicle. This can ca...

  • Page 295

    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 certain models have sufficient tire-to-body clearance to allow use of tire chains. Install chai...

  • Page 296

    Tire rotation recommendations tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering, handling, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates, and develop irregular wear patterns. These effects can be reduced by timely rotation ...

  • Page 297

    Tire pressure monitor system (tpms) the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recommended cold tire pressure. The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (7 kpa) for every 12°f (–11°c). This means that when the outside...

  • Page 298

    For example, your vehicle has a recommended cold (parked for more than 3 hours) tire pressure of 35 psi (241 kpa). If the ambient temperature is 68°f (20°c) and the measured tire pressure is 30 psi (207 kpa), a temperature drop to 20°f (-7°c) will decrease the tire pressure to approximately 26 psi (...

  • Page 299

    A tire pressure monitoring sensor is located in the spare wheel if the vehicle is equipped with a matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly. The matching full size spare tire can be used in place of any of the four road tires. The “tire pressure monitoring telltale light” will illuminate in t...

  • Page 300

    Note: if your vehicle is equipped with a non-matching full size spare tire, it does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, it will not be monitored by the tire pressure monitor system (tpms). In the event that the non-matching full size spare tire is swapped with a low pressure road ...

  • Page 301

    Caution! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the tire pressure monitoring sensor. Note: • the tpms is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance, nor ...

  • Page 302

    The tire pressure monitor system (tpms) consists of the following components: • receiver module • 4 tire pressure monitoring sensors • 3 trigger modules (mounted in three of the four wheel wells) • various tire pressure monitoring system messages, which display in the electronic vehicle information ...

  • Page 303

    Note: if your vehicle is equipped with a non-matching full size spare tire, a low non-matching full size spare tire will not display any text messages, or cause the “tire pressure monitoring telltale light” to illuminate or the chime to sound. Note: your system can be set to display pressure units i...

  • Page 304

    The evic will display the “service tire press. Sys- tem” message for 3 seconds. This text message is then followed by a graphic, with “- -“ displayed for the pressure value(s) indicating which of the tire pressure monitoring sensor(s) is not being received. Refer to “electronic vehicle information c...

  • Page 305

    Low pressure warning threshold. The evic will display a “spare low pressure” text message, and the graphic display will show a new tire pressure value in place of the flashing low tire pressure value. Note: if your vehicle is equipped with a non-matching full size spare tire, it does not have a tire...

  • Page 306

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

  • Page 307

    The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the following licenses: united states . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kr5s120123 canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2671-s120123 fuel requirements 3.7/4.7l engines (if equipped) all engines (except 5.7l engines) are de-...

  • Page 308

    Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting, stalling and hesitations. If you experience these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before consid- ering service for the vehicle. Over 40 auto manufacturer’s world wide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (...

  • Page 309

    Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline or e85 ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer. While mtbe is an oxygenate made from methanol, it does not have the negative effects of metha- nol. Mmt in gasoline mmt is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended ...

  • Page 310

    Fuel system cautions caution! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • the use of leaded gas is prohibited by federal law. Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance, damage the emission control system. • an out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition malfunctio...

  • Page 311

    • do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such as a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for an extended period. If the vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engi...

  • Page 312

    Ethanol fuel (e-85) e-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. Warning! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok- ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov- ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap)...

  • Page 313

    Selection of engine oil for flexible fuel vehicles (e-85) and gasoline vehicles whether operating the vehicle on an e-85 ethanol fuel or unleaded gasoline the engine oil requirements are the same. Refer to “maintenance procedures” in section 7 of this manual for the proper quality and viscosity engi...

  • Page 314

    Maintenance if you operate the vehicle using e-85 fuel, follow “main- tenance schedule b.” refer to section 8 of this manual. Caution! Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and may affect driveability. Adding fuel fuel filler cap (gas ...

  • Page 315

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

  • Page 316

    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. Loose fuel filler cap me...

  • Page 317

    Warning! • never add fuel when the engine is running. • never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel cap is removed or the tank filled. Vehicle loading certification label as required by national highway traffic safety admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a cer...

  • Page 318

    Each axle gawr is determined by the components in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension components sometimes specified by purchasers for in- creased durability does not necessarily increase the vehi- cle’s gvwr. Tire size the ...

  • Page 319

    Or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the specified gvwr. If so, weight must be shifted from front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until the specified weight limitations are met. Store the heavier items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed equally. Stow ...

  • Page 320

    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 ⬙loaded and ready for operation⬙ condition. The recom- mended way to measure gtw is to put your f...

  • Page 321

    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 322

    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 323

    Trailer hitch classification your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) with the optional trailer tow prep package. See your dealer for package content. The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given ...

  • Page 324

    Trailer hitch classification class max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) class i - light duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) class ii - medium duty 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) class iii - heavy duty 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) class iv - extra heavy duty 10,000 lbs (4 540 kg) all trailer hitches should be professionally installed on ...

  • Page 325

    Engine/ transmission model gcwr (gross com- bined wt. Rating) frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Tongue wt. (see note 1) 3.7l/ automatic 4x2 8,670 lbs (3 933 kg) 40 sq. Ft (3.72 square meters) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg) 3.7l/ automatic 4x4 8,755 lbs (3 971 kg) 40 sq. Ft (3.72 ...

  • Page 326

    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 327

    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 328

    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 329

    3. Gawr 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. − p...

  • Page 330

    − 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 331

    The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Towing tips before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic. 4 - pin connector 7-...

  • Page 332

    Towing tips — automatic transmission the “d” range can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the ”tow/ haul” mode (if equipped) or a lower gear range should be selected. Note: using the ”tow/haul” mode (if equipped) or a lower gear range while operating t...

  • Page 333

    − air conditioning turn off temporarily. − refer to cooling system operating information in the maintenance section of this manual for more informa- tion. Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) towing – 2wd models recreational towing is allowed only if the driveshaft is removed. Towing with th...

  • Page 334

    Shifting into neutral (n) use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing. Caution! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in n (neutral) before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts. 1. Depress brake pedal. 2...

  • Page 335

    5. Start engine. 6. Shift transmission into d (drive). 7. Release brake pedal and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. 8. Shut the engine off. 9. Shift transmission into p (park). 10. Place the ignition key in the off position, and remove key. 11. Apply parking brake. 12. Attach vehicle to the ...

  • Page 336

    Shifting out of neutral (n) use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage. 1. Depress brake pedal. 2. Turn the ignition key on, engine off. 3. Shift transmission into n (neutral). 4. Shift transfer case out of n (neutral). Hold down n (neutral) “pin” switch (with a pen, etc.) ...

  • Page 337

    Note: when shifting out of transfer case n (neutral), turning the engine off may be required to avoid gear clash. Warning! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the n (neutral) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfe...

  • Page 338

    Warning! Do not add a snow plow, winches, or any other aftermarket equipment to the front of your vehicle. This could adversely affect the functioning of the airbag system and you could be injured. 338 starting and operating.

  • Page 339: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 䡵 if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 䡵 jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 ▫ jack location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 ▫ sp...

  • Page 340

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

  • Page 341

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

  • Page 342

    Jacking and tire changing warning! • getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center wh...

  • Page 343

    Spare tire stowage the spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of a cable winch mechanism. To remove or stow the spare, use the jack handle to rotate the “spare tire drive” nut. The nut is located under a plastic cover at the center-rear of the cargo floor area, just inside the l...

  • Page 344

    Spare tire removal fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut. Use the lug wrench to rotate the nut counter clockwise until the spare is on the ground with enough slack in the cable to allow to pull the tire out from under the vehicle. Caution! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the ...

  • Page 345

    For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. • passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. Jacking instructions 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from storage. 2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to t...

  • Page 346

    4. Locate the jack as shown. For the front axle, place it under the front lower control arm as shown. For the rear axle, place it under the axle near the wheel to be changed. Ensure the jack is closest to the inside of the wheel when jacking on the rear axle. Do not raise the vehicle until you are s...

  • Page 347

    Warning! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 7. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with ...

  • Page 348

    Note: tire should be stowed with the “beauty” side up. Storing the tire upside down may result in scratching or damage to the wheel face. Continue winching up the tire until you hear the winch “ratchet” three times. Double check to ensure the tire is snug against the underbody of the vehicle. Damage...

  • Page 349

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

  • Page 350

    4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery. Connect the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery. Warning! Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could ...

  • Page 351

    Warning! • you should not try to start your vehicle by push- ing or towing. • do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharge battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode. • during cold weather when temperatures are be- low freezing point, electrolyte in ...

  • Page 352

    Warning! Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps and chains may break, causing serious injury. Towing a disabled vehicle 2wd models only provided the transmission is operable, tow only in n (neutral) at speeds not exceeding 30 mph (48 km/h), for distances of not more than 15 ...

  • Page 353: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment – 3.7l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 䡵 engine compartment – 4.7l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 䡵 engine compartment – 5.7l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 䡵 onboard diagnostic system — obd ii . . . . . . . . 358 ▫ loose fuel filler cap...

  • Page 354

    ▫ air conditioner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 ▫ power steering fluid check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 ▫ body lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 ▫ windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 ▫ windshield washers — front and rear . . . . . 374 ...

  • Page 355

    Engine compartment – 3.7l maintaining your vehicle 355 7.

  • Page 356

    Engine compartment – 4.7l 356 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 357

    Engine compartment – 5.7l maintaining your vehicle 357 7.

  • Page 358

    Onboard diagnostic system — obd ii your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called obd ii. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems are operating properly, your vehicle will provide ex...

  • Page 359

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

  • Page 360

    Normally, the obd system will be ready. The obd system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery replacement. If the obd system should be determined not ready for the i/m test, your vehicle may fail the test. Your vehicle has a simple ig...

  • Page 361

    Regardless of whether your vehicle’s obd system is ready or not ready, if the mil symbol is illuminated during normal vehicle operation, you should have your 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. ...

  • Page 362

    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 363

    Change engine oil road conditions as well as your kind of driving affect the interval at which your oil should be changed. Check the following to determine if any apply to you: • day or night temperatures are below 32°f (0°c) • stop and go driving • extensive engine idling • driving in dusty conditi...

  • Page 364

    Material standard ms-6395. Use mopar 威 or an equiva- lent oil meeting the specification ms-6395. 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 certi...

  • Page 365

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

  • Page 366

    Belts should be inspected for evidence of cuts, cracks, glazing, or frayed cords and replaced if there is indication of damage which could result in belt failure. Low gen- erator belt tension can cause battery failure. Also, check belt routing to make sure there is no inter- ference between the belt...

  • Page 367

    Warning! The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc) can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc) unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the engine compar...

  • Page 368

    Note: intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you. 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 ex- haust system. Do not...

  • Page 369

    Crankcase emission control system proper operation of this system depends on freedom from sticking or plugging due to deposits. As vehicle mileage builds up, the pcv valve and passages may accumulate deposits. If a valve is not working properly, replace it with a new valve. Do not attempt to clean t...

  • Page 370

    To determine the battery charge, check the battery test indicator (if equipped) on top of the battery. Refer to the illustration. 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 neg...

  • Page 371

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

  • Page 372

    Refrigerant recovery and recycling r-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar- bon (hfc) that is endorsed by the environmental pro- tection agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by dealers or other servic...

  • Page 373

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

  • Page 374

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

  • Page 375

    Exhaust system the best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system; or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle; or when the underside or rear of the vehicle i...

  • Page 376

    Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at the coolant recovery bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for leaks. With the engine at normal operating temperature (but not running), check the cooling system pressure cap ...

  • Page 377

    Caution! Mixing of antifreeze/coolant other than the specified hoat antifreeze/coolant may result in decreased corrosion protection and engine damage. If a non- hoat antifreeze/coolant is introduced into the cool- ing system in an emergency, it should be replaced with the specified antifreeze/coolan...

  • Page 378

    Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water/antifreeze (coolant) solu- tion. 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 prope...

  • Page 379

    Disposal of used engine coolant used ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/coolant is a regu- lated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by animals and children, do not store ethylene glycol-based a...

  • Page 380

    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 antifreeze/coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If ant...

  • Page 381

    Pay particular attention to the hoses nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold. Inspect hose rout- ing to be sure hoses do not touch any heat source or moving component that may cause heat damage or mechanical wear. Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or collapsed. Ins...

  • Page 382

    Brake and power steering system hoses when servicing the vehicle for scheduled maintenance, inspect surface of hoses for evidence of heat and me- chanical damage. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasion, and excessive swelling suggest deteriora- tion of the rubber. Particular attent...

  • Page 383

    Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake fluid reservoir. With disc brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear. However, low fluid level may be ...

  • Page 384

    Front/rear axle fluid front axle fluid level check lubricant should be to the bottom of the oil fill hole. Rear axle fluid level check lubricant should be 1/2” (1 cm) below the oil fill hole. Adding fluid add lubricant only at the fill hole and only to the level specified above. Selection of lubrica...

  • Page 385

    Caution! When installing plugs, do not overtighten. You could damage them and cause them to leak. Selection of lubricant use only manufacturer’s recommended fluid, refer to fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts for correct fluid type. Automatic transmission selection of lubricant it is important tha...

  • Page 386

    Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal operating temperature. This occurs after at least 15 miles (25 km) of driving. At normal operating temperature the fluid cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips. To check the automatic transmission fluid level properly, the followin...

  • Page 387

    Caution! Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50°f (10°c) it may not register on the dipstick. Do not add fluid until the temperature is elevated enough to produce an accurate reading. 7. Check for leaks. Release parking brake. To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission afte...

  • Page 388

    Service manual. Also check for accumulations of vegeta- tion or brush that could become a fire hazard, or conceal damage to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and propeller shafts. Caution! Under frequent heavy-duty driving conditions, change all lubricants and lubricate body compo- nents, ...

  • Page 389

    Washing • wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- hicle in the shade using mopar 威 car wash or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with clear water. • if insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- lated on your vehicle, use mopar 威 super kleen bug and tar remove...

  • Page 390

    • if you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner. • if your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause which destroys the paint and protective coating have your vehicle repaired as...

  • Page 391

    Leather seat care & cleaning mopar 威 total clean is specifically recommended for leather upholstery. Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and should be removed prompt...

  • Page 392

    Glass surfaces all glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with mopar 威 glass cleaner or any commercial household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use caution when cleaning inside rear windows equipped with electric defrosters. Do not use scrapers or other sharp in...

  • Page 393

    Fuse panel interior fuses the fuse panel is on the lower instrument panel just to the left of the steering column. Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description 1 30 amp green audio amp (b+) 2 15 amp blue sunroof (b+) 3 10 amp red htd mirror (ebl) 4 20 amp yellow rr pwr out (b+) 5 10 amp red rr hvac (...

  • Page 394

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description 9 20 amp yellow pwr outlet (b+) 10 10 amp red final drive control module (fdcm), heater ventilation, air conditioning (hvac), switch bank, transfer case switch, o/h, heater ventilation, air con- ditioning (hvac) relay, rear park as- sist 11 spare (b+) cavi...

  • Page 395

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description 19 spare (r/s) 20 10 amp red sentry key remote entry module (skreem), cluster (r/s) 21 spare (acc de- lay) 22 15 amp blue rear wiper (b+) cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description 24 10 amp red power distribution center (pdc) relays, final drive control ...

  • Page 396

    Underhood fuses (power distribution center) cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description 1 40 amp green hvac blower 2 30 amp pink power outlets 3 30 amp pink rr wiper/ign r/o 4 30 amp pink abs pump 5 50 amp red cabin htr 1 (diesel only) 6 50 amp red auto shut down (asd) 7 30 amp pink rr hvac (xk only...

  • Page 397

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description 9 40 amp green pwr liftgate (xk only) 10 40 amp green starter/junction block (jb) power 11 30 amp pink cig ltr/t-tow 12 40 amp green rear window defog- ger (ebl)/htd mirror 13 40 amp green junction block (jb) power 14 50 amp red cabin htr 2 (diesel only) 1...

  • Page 398

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description 25 20 amp yellow final drive control module (fdcm) 26 15 amp blue powertrain control module (pcm) auto shut down (asd) (diesel only) 27 15 amp blue brake/stop lamps 28 25 amp natural next generation con- troller (ngc)/ injectors underhood fuses (integrated...

  • Page 399

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description 8 10 amp red lt park lamps 9 10 amp red trailer-tow park lamps 10 10 amp red rt park lamps 12 20 amp yellow front control module (fcm) batt #4 13 20 amp yellow front control module (fcm) batt #2 14 20 amp yellow adjustable pedal 15 20 amp yellow ft fog lam...

  • Page 400

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description 28 20 amp yellow ignition off draw (iod) #2 29 10 amp red occupant restraint controller (orc) r/s 30 10 amp red occupant restraint controller (orc) r/o vehicle storage if you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps...

  • Page 401

    Replacement bulbs interior lights bulb type glove box light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 grab handle light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L002825w5w overhead console reading lights . . . . . . . . . . Vt4976 rear cargo light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214...

  • Page 402

    Fluids and capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) 21 gallons 79 liters engine oil with filter 3.7 liter engine (sae 5w-20, api certified) 5 qts 4.7 liters 4.7 liter engine (sae 5w-20, api certified) 6 qts 5.7 liters 5.7 liter engine (sae 5w-20, api certified) 7 qts 6.6 liters cooling system * 3.7...

  • Page 403

    Fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts engine component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part engine coolant mopar 威 antifreeze/coolant 5 year/100,000 mile formula hoat (hybrid organic additive technology) engine oil (3.7l/4.7l/5.7l engines) use api certified sae 5w-20 engine oil, meeting the requirement...

  • Page 404

    Chassis component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part automatic transmission mopar 威 atf+4 automatic transmission fluid transfer case (3.7l engines) mopar 威 atf+4 automatic transmission fluid transfer case (4.7l/5.7l engines) mopar 威 nv 247/245 transfer case lubricant axle differential (front-rear) mo...

  • Page 405: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 emission control system maintenance . . . . . . . . 406 䡵 maintenance schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 ▫ schedule “b” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 ▫ schedule “a” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 8 m a i n t...

  • Page 406

    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 407

    • taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service) • off-road or desert driving note: most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for schedule “b.” note: if any of these apply to you, change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first, and follow ...

  • Page 408

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

  • Page 409

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

  • Page 410

    Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 (kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000) change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. X x x x x rotate the tires. X x check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X x inspect the engine air cleaner filter...

  • Page 411

    Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 (kilometers) (30 000) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000) change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. X x x x x rotate the tires. X x x check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X x x inspect the engine air cleane...

  • Page 412

    Miles 33,000 36,000 39,000 42,000 45,000 (kilometers) (55 000) (60 000) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000) change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. X x x x x rotate the tires. X x check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X x inspect the engine air cleaner fi...

  • Page 413

    Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000 (kilometers) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) (95 000) (100 000) change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. X x x x x rotate the tires. X x x check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X x x inspect the engine air clean...

  • Page 414

    Miles 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 75,000 (kilometers) (105 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000) (125 000) change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. X x x x x rotate the tires. X x check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X x inspect the engine air clean...

  • Page 415

    Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (kilometers) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000) change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. X x x x x rotate the tires. X x x check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X x x inspect the engine air c...

  • Page 416

    Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000 (kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000) change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. X x x x x rotate the tires. X x check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X x inspect the engine air cle...

  • Page 417

    Miles 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 (kilometers) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000) change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. X x x x x rotate the tires. X x x check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X x x inspect the engine ...

  • Page 418

    Miles 123,000 126,000 129,000 132,000 135,000 (kilometers) (205 000) (210 000) (215 000) (220 000) (225 000) change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. X x x x x rotate the tires. X x x check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X x x inspect the engine ...

  • Page 419

    Miles 138,000 141,000 144,000 147,000 150,000 (kilometers) (230 000) (235 000) (240 000) (245 000) (250 000) change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. X x x x x rotate the tires. X x x check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X x x inspect the engine ...

  • Page 420

    Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- ceipts. 〫 this maintenance is recommended by the manufac- turer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. * this maintenance is not required if the belt was previous...

  • Page 421

    Schedule “a” miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 (kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000) (50 000) [months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X x x x x rotate the tires. X x x x x check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X x x x x inspe...

  • Page 422

    Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54, 000 (kilometers) (60 000) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) [months] [36] [42] [48] [54] change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X x x x rotate the tires. X x x x check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X x x x inspect the brake linings. X x 422 schedul...

  • Page 423

    Miles 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000 (kilometers) (100 000) (110 000) (120 000) (130 000) [months] [60] [66] [72] [78] change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X x x x rotate the tires. X x x x check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X x x x inspect the engine air cleaner filter, ...

  • Page 424

    Miles 84,000 90,000 96,000 102, 000 (kilometers) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (170 000) [months] [84] [90] [96] [102] change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X x x x rotate the tires. X x x x check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X x x x inspect the engine air cleaner filte...

  • Page 425

    Miles 108,000 114,000 120,000 126,000 (kilometers) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000) (210 000) [months] [108] [114] [120] [126] change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X x x x rotate the tires. X x x x check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X x x x inspect the engine air cleaner ...

  • Page 426

    Miles 132,000 138,000 144,000 150,000 (kilometers) (220 000) (230 000) (240 000) (250 000) [months] [132] [138] [144] [150] change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X x x x rotate the tires. X x x x check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X x x x inspect the engine air cleaner ...

  • Page 427

    Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- ceipts. 〫 this maintenance is recommended by the manufac- turer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. * this maintenance is not required if the belt was previous...

  • Page 429: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 ▫ prepare for the appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 ▫ be reasonable...

  • Page 430

    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 431

    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 432

    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 433

    Warranty information (u.S. Vehicles only) see the warranty information booklet for the terms and provisions of daimlerchrysler’s warranties applicable to this vehicle. Mopar 姞 parts mopar 威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep your vehicl...

  • Page 434

    Publication order forms to order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, mas- tercard, american express, and discover orders are ac- cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form. Note: a street address is required wh...

  • Page 435

    Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (u.S.) • 1–800–387–1143 (canada) or visit us on the world wide web at: • www.Techauthority.Daimlerchrysler.Com • www.Daimlerchrysler.Ca/manuals department of transportation uniform tire quality grades the following describes the tire grading categories estab- lish...

  • Page 436

    Warning! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. Temperature grades the temperature grades are a (the highest), b, and c, representing the tire’s resistan...

  • Page 437: Index

    Index 10

  • Page 438

    Abs (anti-lock brake system) . . . . . . . . . . . . 177,275 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 adjustable pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 air cleaner, engine (engine air cle...

  • Page 439

    Special additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 torque converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 auxiliary electrical outlet (power outlet) . . . . . . 162 auxiliary power outlet . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 440

    Caution, exhaust gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 cd (compact disc) player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199,213 cellular phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 chains, tire . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 441

    Data recorder, event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 dealer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 defroster, rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 defroster, windshield . . . . ....

  • Page 442

    Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 tow hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 emission control system maintenance . . . . . . 359,406 engine air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 block heater . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 443

    Finish care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 hazard warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 flexible fuel vehicles...

  • Page 444

    System hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 fuel, flexible . . . . . . . . . . . . . See flexible fuel vehicles fuel system caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310,315,316 fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 445

    Homelink 威 (garage door opener) transmitter . . . 151 hood release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 ignition cables (spark plug wires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 446

    Latch (lower anchors and tether for children) . . . . . 61,63 lead free gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 leaks, fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 life of tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 liftgate . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 447

    Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 seat belt reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 security alarm (theft alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 service engine soon (malfunction i...

  • Page 448

    Mini-trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 automatic dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 electric powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 electric remote . . . . . . ....

  • Page 449

    Onboard diagnostic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358,359 opener, garage door (homelink 威) . . . . . . . . . . . 151 outside rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 overdrive off switch . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 450

    Programming transmitters (remote keyless entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153,157 quadra-trac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 radial ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 radio broadcast signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 rad...

  • Page 451

    Restraints, child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 restraints, occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 rocking vehicle when stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 roof type carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 rotation, tires . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 452

    Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 seatback release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 security alarm (theft alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,178 selection of oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 sentry key (immobilizer) . . ....

  • Page 453

    Steering wheel mounted sound system controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 storage, vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245,400 storing your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 454

    Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,280 sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 spinning . . . . ....

  • Page 455

    Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124,176 uconnect™ (hands-free phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 underhood fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396,398 uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 universal transmitter . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 456

    Wipers, intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 wipers, rain sensitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 wiring, ignition (spark plug wires) . . . . . . . . . . . 366 456 index.