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Jeep Compass Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Chrysler 2012

Summary of Compass

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 5: Introduction

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

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

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

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    6 introduction.

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    Warnings and cautions this owner’s manual contains warnings against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains cautions against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important info...

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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 a accident resulting in serious injury or death. 8 introduction.

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

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    ▫ sound horn with remote key lock . . . . . . . . 21 ▫ flash lights with remote key lock/unlock . . 22 ▫ using the panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ▫ programming additional transmitters . . . . . . 23 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 ▫ transmitter batter...

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    ▫ energy management feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 ▫ seat belt pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 ▫ supplemental active head restraints (ahr) . . 53 ▫ enhanced seat belt use reminder system (beltalert 威 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 ▫ seat belt extender...

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

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

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    Caution! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Locking doors with a key you can insert the key with either side up. To lock the door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn the key...

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    Seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the vehicle security light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine. Either of thes...

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    Dealer or by following the customer key programming procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one that has never been programmed. Note: when having the sentry key 威 immobilizer system serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an autho...

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    The new sentry key 威 is programmed. The remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter will also be pro- grammed during this procedure. Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you do not have a programmed sentry key 威 , contact your authorized dealer for details. Note: if a programmed key is l...

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    To arm the system 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle. 2. Lock the door using either the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter and close all doors. 3. The vehicle security light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for approxim...

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    Note: the line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. To unlock the doors and liftgate press and release the unlock button on the rke transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to ack...

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

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    To lock the doors and liftgate press and release the lock button on the rke transmit- ter to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal. Sound horn with remote key lock this feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are ...

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    Flash lights with remote key lock/unlock this feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the rke transmit- ter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • for vehicles equipped with the evic, re...

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    The panic alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the panic button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater. Note: when you turn off the panic alarm by pressing the panic button a second time, you may have to move closer to the vehicle due to...

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    Transmitter battery replacement note: perchlorate material – special handling may apply. See www.Dtsc.Ca.Gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate the recommended replacement battery is cr2032. 1. If the rke transmitter is equipped with a screw, remove the screw. With the rke transmitter buttons facing down, u...

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    Note: if the rke transmitter is equipped with a screw, reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. Remote starting system — if equipped this system uses the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter to start the engine conve- niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system...

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    Warning! (continued) • keep remote keyless entry (rke) transmitters away from children. Operation of the remote start system, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death. Remote start abort message on electronic vehicle information center (evic) — if equipped the follow...

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    Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: • the engine stalls or rpm exceeds 2500 • any engine warning lamps come on • fuel lamp turns on • the hood is opened • the hazard switch is pressed • the transmission is moved out of park • the brake pedal is pressed to exit remote start m...

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    Door locks manual door locks use the manual door lock knob to lock the doors from inside the vehicle. If the lock knob is down when the door is closed, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. Warning! • for personal security and safety in the event ...

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    Power door locks a power door lock switch is located on the driver’s and front passenger’s door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. Note: to prevent from locking the key in the vehicle, the power door lock switch will not operate when the key is in the ignition and eit...

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    2. The transmission is in gear. 3. All doors are closed. 4. The throttle is pressed. 5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h). 6. The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. Automatic door locks programming the automatic door...

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    Note: • if you do not hear the chime it means that the system did not enter the programming mode and you will need to repeat the procedure. • use the automatic door locks feature in accordance with local laws. Automatic unlock doors on exit the doors will unlock automatically if: 1. The automatic un...

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    4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. Note: • if you do not hear the chime it means that the system did not enter the programming mode and you will need to repeat the procedure. • use the a...

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    Warning! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child-protection locks are engaged. Note: for emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the doo...

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    • for vehicles equipped with the evic, the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 min- utes after the ignition switch is turned to the lock position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is programmable. Refer to “electronic vehicle information...

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    Window lockout switch the window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To disable the window controls on the other doors, press the window lockout switch. To enable the window con- trols, press the window lockout switch a second time. Liftga...

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    Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the key. To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. Note: • in the event of a power malfunction, or the rke transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the liftgate lock cy...

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    Warning! (continued) • if you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. Do not use the recirculation mode. Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure dro...

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    All the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat — if equipped please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as ...

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    Ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm. If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restrai...

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

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    Normal conditions. However, in an accident the belt will lock and reduce the risk of you striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. Warning! • it is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In an accident, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri...

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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 along side the pillar near 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 a...

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

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

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    Warning! • a lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in an accident. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it snug. • a twisted belt will not protect you properly. In a collis...

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    Adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage in the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Push the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that fits you best. Note: the adjustable upper shoulde...

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    Second row center lap/shoulder belt operating instructions the second row center lap/shoulder belt features a three-point seat belt with a mini-latch and buckle, which allows the shoulder belt to detach from the lower anchor when the seat is folded. The mini-buckle and shoulder belt can then be stor...

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

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    7. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in an accident. 8. Position the shoulder bel...

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    10. To disengage the mini-latch from the mini-buckle for storage, insert the regular latch plate into the black button on the top of the mini-buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully. I...

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

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    Warning! • the belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly automatic locking re- tractor (alr) feature or any other seat belt func- tion is not working properly when checked ac- cording to the procedures in the service manual. • failure to replace the belt and retractor as...

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    Note: these devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly. The pretensioners are triggered by the occupant re- straint controller (orc). Like the airbags, the pretension- ers are single use items. A deploy...

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    Impact occurs, the ahr may deploy based on the sever- ity and type of the impact. Caution! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the...

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    1. Grasp the deployed ahr from the rear seat. 2. Position the hands on the top of the deployed ahr at a comfortable position. 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. Hand positioning points on ahr 1 — downward movement 2 — rearward moveme...

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    4. The ahr front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. Note: • if you have difficulties or problems resetting the active head restraints, see an authorized dealer. • for safety reasons, have the active head restraints checked by a qualified specialist at an autho...

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    Enhanced seat belt use reminder system (beltalert 姞 ) beltalert 威 is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger beltalert 威 ) to fasten their seatbelts. This feature is active whenever the ignition is on. If the driver or front seat passenger is unb...

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    2. Turn the ignition switch to the on/run position and wait for the seat belt reminder light to turn off. 3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the on/run position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver or front passenger seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending wit...

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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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    The advanced front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation ra...

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    • instrument panel • knee impact bolster • driver advanced front airbag • passenger advanced front airbag • supplemental seat-mounted side airbags (sab) — if equipped • supplemental side airbag inflatable curtains (sabic) • front and side impact sensors • front seat belt pretensioners, seat belt buc...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to open them manually. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags may no longer be functional. The protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags ar...

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    Deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left airbag only and a right-side impact deploys the right airbag only. Supplemental side airbag inflatable curtain (sabic) sabic airbags may offer side-impact and vehicle rollover protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition ...

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    • being too close to the supplemental side airbag inflatable curtain and/or seat-mounted side airbag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed. The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- brated to deploy the side airbags during impacts that require airbag occupan...

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    Along with seat belts and pretensioners, advanced front airbags work with the knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. Airbag deployment sensors and controls occupant restraint controller (...

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    Because airbag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an airbag should have deployed. Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all acci- dents, and also are needed to help keep you in position, away from...

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    Warning! Ignoring the airbag warning light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have an...

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    Based on the severity and type of collision, the side airbag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be triggered, releasing a quantity of non-toxic gas. The inflating sab exits through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The sab fully inflate in about 10 millisecon...

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    Front and side impact sensors in front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the orc in determining appropriate response to impact events. Enhanced accident response system in the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains inta...

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    • as the airbags deflate, you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the non-toxic gas used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area ...

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

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    With airbag system electrical components. While the airbag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer ser- vice the airbag system immediately. • the airbag warning light does not come on during the four to eight seconds when the ignition swit...

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    • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, • how fast the vehicle was traveling. These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Note: edr data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivia...

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

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    Warning! Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. Older children and child restraints • children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are olde...

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    Warning! • improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex- actly when installing an infant or child restraint. • a rearward-facing child restraint shoul...

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    Retractor. For additional information on alr, refer to “automatic locking mode”. The chart below defines the seating positions with an automatic locking retractor (alr) or a cinching latch plate. Driver center passenger crs lock crs lock crs lock first row n/a n/a alr second row alr alr alr • n/a — ...

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    • buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufacturer’s directions. Warning! When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or accident, it could strik...

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    Seats such that two seats share a common lower anchor- age. If you are installing latch-compatible child re- straints in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the latch anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the center positio...

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    Provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older products. Tether anchorage kits are also available for most older vehicles. Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, child restraint systems having attachments for those anchor- a...

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    In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower and tether straps so that you can attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages more easily. The tether strap should be routed over the center of the head restraint and attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the sea...

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

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    A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter- preted as an indication of difficulty. Safety tips transporting passengers never transport passengers in the cargo area. Warning! • ...

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

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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. Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear seat b...

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    Warning! (continued) • always make sure that floor mats are properly attached to the floor mat fasteners. • never place or install floor mats or other floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving and inter- fering with the pedals or the ability to contro...

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

  • Page 91: Contents

    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 ▫ inside day/night mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 ▫ automatic dimming mirror — if equipped . . . 93 ▫ outside mirror — driver side . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 ▫ outs...

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    ▫ voice command system operation . . . . . . . . 128 ▫ commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 ▫ voice training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 䡵 seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 ▫ power seats — if equipped . . . . . . . . . ....

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    ▫ map/reading lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 䡵 windshield wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . 152 ▫ windshield wiper operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 ▫ intermittent wiper system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 ▫ windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 ▫ mis...

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    ▫ closing sunroof — express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 ▫ closing sunroof — manual mode . . . . . . . . 169 ▫ pinch protect feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 ▫ venting sunroof — express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 ▫ sunshade operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 ▫ wind bu...

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

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    To the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right of the button does not illuminate. Caution! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean ...

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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 mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distan...

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

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    Vanity mirrors — if equipped to use the vanity mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. Sun visor sliding feature the sun visors may be extended out to provide more coverage of the side glass. Uconnect™ phone — if equipped uconnect™ phone is a voice-activated, hands-free,...

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    • www.Jeep.Com/uconnect • or call 1–877–855–8400 uconnect™ phone allows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone for private conversation. The uconnect™ phone is driven through your bluetooth 威 “h...

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    Voice command button actual button location may vary with the ra- dio. The individual buttons are described in the “operation” section. The uconnect™ phone can be used with any hands-free profile certified bluetooth 威 mobile phone. See the uconnect™ website for supported phones. Refer to your mobile...

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    Example, you can use the compound form voice command “phonebook new entry”, or you can break the compound form command into two voice com- mands: “phonebook” and “new entry”. Please re- member, the uconnect™ phone works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone, as if speaking to someone si...

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    • when prompted, after the beep, say “pair a phone” and follow the audible prompts. • you will be asked to say a four-digit personal identi- fication number (pin), which you will later need to enter into your mobile phone. You can enter any four-digit pin. You will not need to remember this pin afte...

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    Call by saying a name • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “call”. • the system will prompt you to say the name of the person you want to call. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example, ...

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

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    • only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. Sim card phonebook is not part of the mobile phone- book. • this downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the uconnect™ phone. These can only be edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans- ferred and updated to uconnect™ phone on t...

  • Page 107

    Edit uconnect™ phonebook entries note: • editing names in the phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. • automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited. • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “phonebook edit”. • you ...

  • Page 108

    • after you enter the phonebook delete menu, you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete. You can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say “list names” to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook from which you choose. To select ...

  • Page 109

    List all names in the uconnect™ phonebook • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “phonebook list names”. • the uconnect™ phone will play the names of all the phonebook entries, including the downloaded phone- book entries, if available. • to call one of t...

  • Page 110

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

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

  • Page 112

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

  • Page 113

    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™ phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: • press the button to begi...

  • Page 114

    Towing assistance if you need towing assistance: • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “towing assistance”. Note: • the towing assistance number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- 2069 for the u.S., 1-877-213-4525 f...

  • Page 115

    When calling a number with your uconnect™ phone that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed by the word “send”. For example, if required to enter your pin followed with a pound, (3...

  • Page 116

    Turning confirmation prompts on/off turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.G., the uconnect™ phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it). • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say one of the followi...

  • Page 117

    Mute/un-mute (mute off) when you mute the uconnect™ phone, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In order to mute the uconnect™ phone: • press the button. • following the beep, say “mute”. In order to un-mute th...

  • Page 118

    • when prompted, say “list phones”. • the uconnect™ phone will play the phone names of all paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired phone being announced, press the button and say “select” or “delete”. Also, see the next two sec- tions f...

  • Page 119

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

  • Page 120

    Voice command • for best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least 1 ⁄ 2 in (1 cm) gap between the overhead console (if equipped) and the mirror. • always wait for the beep before speaking. • speak normally, without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet/me...

  • Page 121

    • numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”. • you can say “o” (letter “o”) for “0” (zero). • even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported. • in a ...

  • Page 122

    Sms uconnect™ phone can read or send new messages on your phone. Read messages: if you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to uconnect™ phone, an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message. If you wish to hear the new message: • press the button. • ...

  • Page 123

    List of preset messages: 1. Yes 2. No 3. Where are you? 4. I need more direction. 5. L o l 6. Why 7. I love you 8. Call me 9. Call me later 10. Thanks 11. See you in 15 minutes 12. I am on my way 13. I’ll be late 14. Are you there yet? 15. Where are we meeting? 16. Can this wait? 17. Bye for now 18....

  • Page 124

    Turn sms incoming announcement on/off turning the sms incoming announcement off will stop the system from announcing the new incoming mes- sages. • press the button. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “setup, incoming message announcement,” you will then be given a choice to chan...

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    3 understanding the features of your vehicle 123.

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    124 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    3 understanding the features of your vehicle 125.

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    Voice commands primary alternate(s) zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all voice commands primary alternate(s) call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency english erase all espanol francais help home 126 unders...

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

  • Page 130

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

  • Page 131

    Note: if you do not say a command within a few seconds, the system will present you with a list of options. If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the voice command button, listen for the beep, and say your command. Pressing the voice command button while the system i...

  • Page 132

    Changing the volume 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the voice command button. 2. Say a command (e.G., “help”). 3. Use the on/off volume rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the voice command system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for voice command is different th...

  • Page 133

    Radio fm to switch to the fm band, say “fm” or “radio fm”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “frequency #” (to change the frequency) • “next station” (to select the next station) • “previous station” (to select the previous station) • “menu radio” (to switch to the radio menu) • “m...

  • Page 134

    Memo to switch to the voice recorder mode, say “memo”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “new memo” (to record a new memo) — during the recording, you may press the voice command button to stop recording. You proceed by saying one of the following commands: − “save” (to save the me...

  • Page 135

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

  • Page 136

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

  • Page 137

    Warning! • adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • seats should be adjusted before fastening the seatbelts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could ...

  • Page 138

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

  • Page 139

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

  • Page 140

    Warning! • adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • seats should be adjusted before fastening the seatbelts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could ...

  • Page 141

    Driver’s seatback recline to adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired angle and release the lever. To return the seatback, lift the lever, lean forward and release the lever. Warning! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the sho...

  • Page 142

    Fold-flat front passenger seat to fold the front passenger seat, lift the recliner handle to the full upward position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the seat cushion. Fold-flat front passenger seat lever front passenger seat folded flat 140 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    Head restraints head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear. Warning! The head restraints for all occupants must be ...

  • Page 144

    To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint. For comfort the active head restraints can be tilted forward and backward. To tilt the head restrain...

  • Page 145

    Note: • the head restraints should only be removed by quali- fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- rized dealer. • in the event of deployment of an active head re- straint, refer to “occupant restraints/resetting active head re...

  • Page 146

    Warning! (continued) • active head restraints may be deployed if they are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the ac- tive head restraint ensure that all cargo is se- cured, as loose cargo could contact the active head restraint during sudden st...

  • Page 147

    To raise the seatback, pull the strap forward and lift the seatback into its upright position. Warning! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers...

  • Page 148

    Warning! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only with the vehicle is parked. To open and close the hood to open the hoo...

  • Page 149

    Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side (left side facing hood) of the engine compartment to secure the hood in the open position. Place the hood prop at the location stamped into the inner hood surface. Caution! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood ...

  • Page 150

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

  • Page 151

    Daytime running lights — if equipped the high beam lights will come on as daytime running lights (lower intensity), whenever the ignition is on, the engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake is off, the turn signal is off, and the shift lever is in any position except park. L...

  • Page 152

    Turn signals move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. Note: if either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside l...

  • Page 153

    Instrument panel dimming rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened. Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument pane...

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    Light off. The lights also come on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the second detent. Note: the lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle. They will not turn off automatica...

  • Page 155

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

  • Page 156

    Windshield wiper operation rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper opera- tion. Rotate the end of the lever upward to the third detent past the intermittent settings for high-speed wiper opera- tion. Intermittent wiper system use the...

  • Page 157

    Downward (counterclockwise) to increase the delay time. The delay can be regulated from a maximum of approxi- mately 18 seconds between cycles, to a cycle every second. Note: the wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed. If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubl...

  • Page 158

    Mist feature push down on the control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the wipers will continue to operate. Tilt steering column this feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downw...

  • Page 159

    Warning! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve- hicle. Failure to follow this war...

  • Page 160

    Electronic speed control — if equipped when engaged, the electronic speed control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The electronic speed control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel. Note: in order to ensure proper operation, the elec- ...

  • Page 161

    System can be reactivated by pushing the electronic speed control on/off button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed. To activate push the on/off button. The cruise indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system off, push the on/off button a second time. The cru...

  • Page 162

    To resume speed to resume a previously set speed, push the res (+) button and release. Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph (32 km/h). To vary the speed setting when the electronic speed control is set, you can in- crease speed by pushing the res (+) button. If the button is continually pres...

  • Page 163

    On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without electronic speed control. Warning! Electronic speed control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve- hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose cont...

  • Page 164

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

  • Page 165

    Place the handheld transmitter 1–3 in (3-8 cm) away from the homelink 威 button you wish to program while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen homelink 威 button and the handheld transmitter button until the homelink 威 indicator changes from a slow to a...

  • Page 166

    This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is not the button normally used to open and close the door). 6. Firmly press and release the learn or training button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. Note: you have 30...

  • Page 167

    Gate operator/canadian programming canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission – which may not be long enough for homelink 威 to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this canadian law, some u.S. Gate operators ...

  • Page 168

    Reprogramming a single homelink 姞 button to reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the on/run position. 2. Press and hold the desired homelink 威 button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the but...

  • Page 169

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

  • Page 170

    Warning! • never leave children in a vehicle with the key 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 a collision, there is a gre...

  • Page 171

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

  • Page 172

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

  • Page 173

    Electrical power outlets there is a standard 12 volt (13 amp) power outlet located in the instrument panel for added convenience. This power outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices. Power is available when the ignition switch is in the on or acc position. Insert the...

  • Page 174

    Caution! (continued) • power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Power outlet fuse location 172 understandi...

  • Page 175

    Warning! To avoid serious injury or death: • only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 volt outlet. • do not touch with wet hands. • close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle. • if this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock a...

  • Page 176

    Power inverter — if equipped a 115 volt (150 watt) ac power inverter is located on the front of the center console for added convenience. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 watts. Certain high-end video games, such as playstation3...

  • Page 177

    Warning! (continued) • do not touch with wet hands. • close the lid when not in use. • if this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure. Caution! • many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.E., cellular phones, etc....

  • Page 178

    Cupholders your vehicle is equipped with four cupholders. There are two illuminated cupholders located in the front. There are two cupholders located in the back for the rear passengers. Illuminated front cupholders rear cupholders 176 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    Storage glove compartment and storage bin located on the passenger side of the instrument panel are an upper storage bin and a lower glove compartment. To open the lower glove compartment, pull outward on the release handle. 1 — upper storage bin 2 — lower glove compartment glove compartment 3 under...

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    Door storage the interior door panels are equipped with lower storage areas. Front door storage rear door storage 178 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    Console features the floor console contains both an upper and lower storage compartment. To open the upper storage compartment, push inward on the upper handle to unlatch the upper lid and lift the lid open. To open the lower storage compartment, lift upward on the lower handle to unlatch the lower ...

  • Page 182

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

  • Page 183

    Cargo cover the cargo area trim panels include two notches for mounting the available tonneau cover that accommo- dates the reclining rear seat. To install the cargo cover, insert either end of the cover into one of the two notches located in the rear trim panels. With one of the cover ends installe...

  • Page 184

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

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    Removable load floor the cargo area load floor is removable and can be washed with mild soap and water. Cargo tie-down loops there are four d-rings installed in the cargo area for securing cargo. Cargo load floor d-rings 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 183.

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

  • Page 187

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

  • Page 188

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

  • Page 189

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

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    Caution! • to prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, do not carry any loads on the roof rack without the crossbars installed. The load should be secured and placed on top of the crossbars, not directly on the roof. If it is necessary to place the load on the roof, place a blanket or other prote...

  • Page 191: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 䡵 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 䡵 instrument cluster descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 194 䡵 mini-trip computer — if equipped . . . . . . . . 208 ▫ control but...

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    ▫ operating instructions - radio mode . . . . . . 220 ▫ operation instructions - (disc mode for cd and mp3/wma audio play, dvd-video) . . . 229 ▫ notes on playing mp3/wma files . . . . . . . 231 ▫ list button (disc mode for mp3/ wma play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 ▫ info bu...

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    ▫ list button (cd mode for mp3 play) . . . . . . 259 ▫ info button (cd mode for mp3 play) . . . . . . 260 ▫ uconnect™ multimedia (satellite radio) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 䡵 ipod 威 /usb/mp3 control — if equipped . . . . . 265 ▫ connecting the ipod 威 or ex...

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

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    Instrument cluster 4 understanding your instrument panel 193.

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    Instrument cluster descriptions 1. Fuel gauge / fuel door reminder when the ignition switch is in the on/run position, the pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the vehicle where the fuel door is located. 2. Charging system light t...

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    On briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an autho- rized dealer. 4. Oil pressure warning light this light indicates low engine oil pressure. The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started. If the light turns on while drivi...

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    Alert you to turn the signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. 9. High beam indicator this indicator shows that the high beam head- lights are on. Push the multifunction lever forward to switch the headlights to high beam, and pull toward yo...

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    12. Tachometer the white area of the scale shows the permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (rpm x 1000) for each gear range. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage. 13. Engine temperature warning light this light warns of an overheated engine condi- tio...

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    Booster, the abs pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop. The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by ...

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    The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the on/run posi- tion. Note: this light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. 15. Transmission temperature warning light during sustained high speed dri...

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    16. Vehicle security light — if equipped this light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- mately 16 seconds, when the vehicle security alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed. 17. Temperature gauge the temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any readi...

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

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    Placard or tire inflation pressure label. (if your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) as an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipp...

  • Page 205

    Tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the tpms to continue to function properly. 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...

  • Page 206

    Vehicle odometer messages when the appropriate conditions exist, the following odometer messages will display: door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door ajar gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gate ajar gascap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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

  • Page 208

    Caution! Prolonged driving with the mil on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and drivability. If the mil is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is required. Warning! A malfunctioning catalytic ...

  • Page 209

    Cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected. Note: • the “esc off indicator light” and the “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” come on m...

  • Page 210

    30. Hill descent indicator — if equipped the symbol illuminates (is armed) when the 4wd lock switch is activated and the trans- mission range indicator is in low or reverse position (off-road mode). Mini-trip computer — if equipped the mini-trip computer is located in the instrument cluster and feat...

  • Page 211

    Reset button to reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the on position, then press and hold the reset button located on the steering wheel. The following displays can be reset or changed: • trip a • trip b trip odometer (odo) this display shows the distance traveled since the last rese...

  • Page 212

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

  • Page 213

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

  • Page 214

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

  • Page 215

    Engine oil change indicator system — if equipped oil change required your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “oil change required” message will flash in the evic display for approximately five seconds after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled o...

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    To reset the display pressing and holding the select button once will clear the function currently being displayed. Reset will only occur if a resettable function is currently being displayed. To reset all resettable functions, press and release the select button a second time within three seconds o...

  • Page 217

    Continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the ⬙ low fuel ⬙ text and a new dte value will be dis- played, based on the current values in the dte calcula- tion and the current fuel tank level. Tire pressure monitor (tpm) refer to “sta...

  • Page 218

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

  • Page 219

    Lock feature. Press and hold the select button when in this display until “on” or “off” appears to make your selection. Headlamp off delay when this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle. Press and hold the se...

  • Page 220

    Press and hold the select button when in this display until “english” or “metric” appears to make your selection. Confirmation of voice commands — if equipped when on is selected, all voice commands from the uconnect™ system are confirmed. Press and hold the select button when in this display until ...

  • Page 221

    4. Press and release the select button to start the calibration. The “cal” indicator will display in the evic. 5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “cal” indicator turns off. The compass will now function normally. Compass variance...

  • Page 222

    3. Press the down button until “compass variance” message and the last variance zone number displays in the evic. 4. Press and release the select button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map. 5. Press and release the compass button to exit. Media center 230 (req) — am/fm st...

  • Page 223

    Power switch/volume control (rotary) push the on/volume control knob to turn on the radio. Press the on/volume control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic volume control the electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the ...

  • Page 224

    Phone button uconnect™ phone — if equipped press this button to operate the uconnect™ phone feature (if equipped). Refer to “uconnect™ phone” in the uconnect™ user manual located on the dvd for further details. If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a ...

  • Page 225

    Rw/ff pressing the rw (rewind) or ff (fast forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows. This feature operates in am, fm or satellite (if equipped) frequencies. Tune control turn the rotary tune/scroll control knob clockwise to increase or counter...

  • Page 226

    Seconds will allow the program format type to be se- lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast music type information. Toggle the music type button to select the following format types: program type 16-digit character display no program type or undefined none adult hits adlt hit classic...

  • Page 227

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

  • Page 228

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

  • Page 229

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

  • Page 230

    A disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, the defaults are effective only if the disc supports the customer-preferred settings. Am and fm buttons press the buttons to select am or fm mode. Set button — to set the pushbutton memory when you are receiving a station that you wish to commit...

  • Page 231

    Operation instructions - (disc mode for cd and mp3/wma audio play, dvd-video) the radio dvd player and many dvd discs are coded by geographic region. These region codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the region code for the dvd disc does not match the region code for the radio dvd play...

  • Page 232

    Eject button — ejecting compact disc(s) press the eject button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number (1-6) 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 us...

  • Page 233

    Notes on playing mp3/wma files the radio can play mp3/wma files; however, acceptable mp3/wma file recording media and formats are limited. When writing mp3/wma files, pay attention to the following restrictions. Supported media (disc types) the mp3/wma file recording media supported by the radio are...

  • Page 234

    If a disc contains multi-formats, such as cd audio and mp3/wma tracks, the radio will only play the mp3/ wma tracks on that disc. Supported mp3/wma file formats the radio will recognize only files with the *.Mp3/wma extension as mp3/wma files. Non-mp3/wma files named with the *.Mp3/wma extension may...

  • Page 235

    Playback of mp3/wma files when a medium containing mp3/wma 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/wma files. Loading times for playback of mp3/wma files may be affected by the ...

  • Page 236

    Press and hold the info button again for three seconds to return to ⬙ elapsed time ⬙ display. Operation instructions - auxiliary mode the auxiliary (aux) jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an mp3/wma player, cassette player, or microphone and utili...

  • Page 237

    Operating instructions — voice command system (if equipped) for the radio, refer to “voice command” in the uconnect™ user manual located on the dvd for further details. Operating instructions - uconnect™ phone (if equipped) refer to “uconnect™ phone” in the uconnect™ user manual located on the dvd f...

  • Page 238

    Sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil- dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios. Note: sirius service is not available in hawaii and has limited coverage in alaska. System activation sirius satellite radio service is pre-activated, and you may begin listening immed...

  • Page 239

    Satellite antenna to ensure optimum reception, 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 performance. Larger luggage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within th...

  • Page 240

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

  • Page 241

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

  • Page 242

    Operating instructions (voice command system) — if equipped refer to “voice command” in the uconnect™ user manual located on the dvd for further details. Operating instructions (uconnect™ phone) — if equipped refer to “uconnect™ phone” in the uconnect™ user manual located on the dvd for further deta...

  • Page 243

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

  • Page 244

    Rw/ff pressing the rw (rewind) or ff (fast forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either am or fm frequencies. Tune control turn the rotary tune/scroll control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decre...

  • Page 245

    Set/rnd button — to set the pushbutton memory when you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the set/rnd button. The symbol set 1 will now show in the display window. Select the button (1 to 6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button...

  • Page 246

    Inserting compact disc(s) 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 will illuminate on the radio display. If a cd does not go into the slot more than 1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and mu...

  • Page 247

    Note: ejecting with the ignition off is not allowed on convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). Seek button press the right seek button for the next selection on the cd. Press the left seek button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous se...

  • Page 248

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

  • Page 249

    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 250

    Loading times for playback of mp3 files may be affected by the following: • media - cd-rw media may take longer to load than cd-r media • medium formats - multisession discs may take longer to load than non-multisession discs • number of files and folders - loading times will increase with more file...

  • Page 251

    Media center 130 with satellite radio (sales code res+rsc) note: the radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating instructions — radio mode note: the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operate the radio. Power switch/volume control (rotary) ...

  • Page 252

    To seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. Voice command system (radio) — if equipped refer to “voice command” in “understanding the fe...

  • Page 253

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

  • Page 254

    Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob a second time and mid will display. Turn the tune/scroll control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range tones. Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob a third time and treble will display. Turn the tune/scroll control knob to the rig...

  • Page 255

    Program type 16-digit character display classic rock cls rock college college country country foreign language language information inform jazz jazz news news nostalgia nostalga oldies oldies personality persnlty public public rhythm and blues r & b religious music rel musc religious talk rel talk r...

  • Page 256

    Setup button pressing the setup button allows you to select between the following items: • set clock — pressing the select button will allow you to set the clock. Adjust the hours by turning the tune/scroll control knob. After adjusting the hours, press the tune/scroll control knob to set the minute...

  • Page 257

    Buttons 1 - 6 these buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 am and 12 fm stations). Disc/aux button pressing the disc/aux button will allow you to switch from am/fm modes to disc/aux mode. Operation instructions — cd mode for cd and mp3 audio play note: • the ...

  • Page 258

    Caution! (continued) • do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel away and jam the player mechanism. • res is a single cd player. Do not attempt to insert a second cd if one is already loaded. • dual-media disc types (one side is a dvd, the other side is a cd) should not be used, and they can...

  • Page 259

    Am/fm button press the button to select either am or fm mode. Set/rnd button (random play button) press this button while the cd is playing to activate random play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the right seek bu...

  • Page 260

    A number instead. With a maximum number of files, exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this display.) • maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a three- character extension) • l...

  • Page 261

    Mpeg specification sampling fre- quency (khz) bit rate (kbps) mpeg-2 audio layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 id3 tag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for version 1 id3 tags. Id3 version 2 is not supported by the radios. P...

  • Page 262

    Begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain playable files). The folder list will time out after five seconds. Info button (cd mode for mp3 play) pressing the info button repeatedly will scroll through the following tag informati...

  • Page 263

    Uconnect™ multimedia (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 satellite radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music, sports, news, ...

  • Page 264

    Selecting uconnect™ multimedia (satellite) mode press the sat button until ⬙ sat ⬙ appears in the display. A cd may remain in the radio while in the satellite radio mode. Satellite antenna to ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects ...

  • Page 265

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

  • Page 266

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

  • Page 267

    Ipod 姞 /usb/mp3 control — if equipped note: this section is for sales code res and req/ rel/ret radios only with uconnect™. For sales code rbz/rhb, rhr, rhp, rhw or rb2 touch-screen radio ipod 威 /usb/mp3 control feature, refer to the separate rbz/rhb, rhr, rhp, rhw or rb2 user’s manual. Ipod 威 /usb/...

  • Page 268

    Connecting the ipod 姞 or external usb device use the connection cable to connect an ipod 威 or external usb device to the vehicle’s usb/aux connector port which is located in the center console or glove compart- ment. Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to the vehicle’s ipod 威 /usb/mp...

  • Page 269

    • the audio device can be controlled using the radio buttons to play, browse, and list the ipod 威 contents. • the audio device battery charges when plugged into the usb/aux connector (if supported by the specific audio device) controlling the ipod 姞 or external usb device using radio buttons to get ...

  • Page 270

    • a single press backward rw or forward ff >> will jump backward or forward respectively, for five seconds. • use the seek and seek >> buttons to jump to the previous or next track. Pressing the seek >> button during play mode will jump to the next track in the list, or press the vr button and say ⬙...

  • Page 271

    List or browse mode during play mode, pressing any of the buttons described below, will bring up list mode. List mode enables scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the audio device. • tune control knob: the tune control knob functions in a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the audio ...

  • Page 272

    • pressing a preset button will display the current list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line. • to exit list mode without selecting a track, press the same preset button again to go back to play mode . • list button: the list button will display the top level menu of t...

  • Page 273

    Bluetooth streaming audio (btsa) music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the uconnect™ phone system. Controlling btsa using radio buttons to get into the btsa mode, press either “aux” button on the radio or press the vr button and say “bluetooth streaming audio”. Play mode when switched to...

  • Page 274

    Steering wheel audio controls the remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pr...

  • Page 275

    The button located in the center of the left-hand control will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- grammed in the radio preset pushbutton. Cd player pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the cd. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning...

  • Page 276

    Note: if you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged (i.E., scratched, reflective coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known good disc before considering disc player service. Radio operation and mobile pho...

  • Page 277

    Blower control rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the ven- tilation system in any mode. The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the “o” (off) position. There are seven blower speeds. Note: for vehicles equipped with remote start, the climate...

  • Page 278

    Mode control (air direction) rotate this control to choose from sev- eral patterns of air distribution. You can select either a primary mode as identified by the symbols on the con- trol, or a blend of two of these modes. The closer the setting is to a particular symbol, the more air distribution yo...

  • Page 279

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

  • Page 280

    • the a/c can be deselected manually without disturb- ing the mode control selection. • when the ignition switch is turned to the lock position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. Air conditioning control press this button to engage the air conditioning. A light will illuminate when the ai...

  • Page 281

    Automatic operation operation of the system is quite simple. 1. Turn the mode control knob (on the right) and the blower control knob (on the left) to auto. Note: the auto position performs best for front seat occupants only. 2. Dial in the temperature you would like the system to maintain by rotati...

  • Page 282

    Note: • the temperature setting can be adjusted at anytime without affecting automatic operation. • pressing the air conditioning control button while in auto mode will cause the led in the control button to flash three times and then turn off. This indicates that the system is in auto mode and requ...

  • Page 283

    4 understanding your instrument panel 281.

  • Page 284

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

  • Page 285

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

  • Page 286

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

  • Page 287

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

  • Page 288

    Control setting suggestions for various weather conditions 286 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 289: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 ▫ manual transmission – if equipped . . . . . . . 291 ▫ automatic transmission – if equipped . . . . . 291 ▫ normal starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 ▫ extreme cold weather (below –...

  • Page 290

    䡵 autostick 威 — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 ▫ operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 䡵 four-wheel drive operation — if equipped . . 302 䡵 on-road driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 291

    ▫ tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 ▫ tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 ▫ tire pressures for high speed operation . . . 332 ▫ radial ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 ▫ spare tire matching original equipped tire and wheel...

  • Page 292

    ▫ materials added to fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 ▫ fuel system cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 ▫ carbon monoxide warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 䡵 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 ▫ fuel filler cap (gas cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 293

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

  • Page 294

    Will disengage automatically when the engine is running. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the lock position, wait 10 to 15 sec- onds, then repeat the “normal starting” procedure. Normal starting normal s...

  • Page 295

    If engine fails to start if the engine fails to start after you have followed the “normal starting” and “extreme cold weather” proce- dures, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there. Crank the engine for no more than 15 seconds. This should clear any e...

  • Page 296

    Warning! Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. Manual transmission — if equipped five–speed manual transmission warning! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without havi...

  • Page 297

    Use each gear in numerical order, do not skip a gear. Be sure the transmission is in first gear, (not third), when starting from a standing position. Damage to the clutch can result from starting in third gear. For most city driving, you will find it easier to use only the lower gears. For steady hi...

  • Page 298

    Caution! If you skip more than one gear while downshifting or downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you could damage the engine, transmission, or clutch. To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift down to second or first gear when descending a steep grade. When turning a corner or drivi...

  • Page 299

    Warning! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of park or 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 something. Only s...

  • Page 300

    Gear ranges do not race the engine when shifting from park or neutral positions into another gear range. Park this range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never use park while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when lea...

  • Page 301

    Warning! (continued) • never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the ignition key in the ignition switch. A child could operate power windows, other con...

  • Page 302

    Drive this range is used for most city and highway driving. Autostick 姞 — if equipped autostick 威 is a driver-interactive transmission that offers six manual ratio changes to provide you with more control. Autostick 威 allows you to maximize engine brak- ing, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downsh...

  • Page 303

    Autostick 威 is deactivated: • by holding the shift lever to (+) momentarily • when the shift lever is shifted out of drive • when in sixth position, touching the shift lever to the right • when heavy anti-lock brake system (abs) applica- tion is detected general information • if a ratio other than f...

  • Page 304

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

  • Page 305

    They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfacto- rily in off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this type, failure...

  • Page 306

    Caution! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when possible. Damage to the power steering pump may occur. Power steering fluid check checking the power steering fluid level at a define...

  • Page 307

    Parking brake before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave an automatic transmission in park, or manual transmission in reverse or first gear. The parking brake lever is located in the center console. To apply the parking brake, pull the le...

  • Page 308

    Note: • when the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is placed in gear, the “brake warning light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle. • this light only shows that ...

  • Page 309

    Caution! If the brake system warning light remains on with the parking brake released, a brake system malfunc- tion is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. Brake system your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as standard equipment. In the event p...

  • Page 310

    Warning! Driving a vehicle with the “brake warning light” on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking per- formance or vehicle stability during braking may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle or will make your vehicle harder to control. You could have a collision. Have the vehi...

  • Page 311

    Warning! (continued) • the capabilities of an abs-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. The “abs warning light” monitors the abs system. The light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to...

  • Page 312

    You may also experience the following when the brake system goes into anti-lock mode: • the abs motor running (it may continue to run for a short time after the stop) • the clicking sound of solenoid valves • brake pedal pulsations • a slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the st...

  • Page 313

    (hsa), and electronic stability control (esc). All sys- tems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions and are commonly referred to as esc. Anti-lock brake system (abs) this system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditi...

  • Page 314

    “pump” the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the bas is deactivated. Warning! • the brake assist system (bas) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction affor...

  • Page 315

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

  • Page 316

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

  • Page 317

    Hsa activation criteria the following criteria must be met in order for hsa to activate: • vehicle must be stopped. • vehicle must be on a 7% grade or greater hill. • gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.E., vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- ing uphill is in rever...

  • Page 318

    5. Release the clutch pedal. 6. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn to the left. 7. Press the “esc off” switch (located in the lower switch bank below the climate controls) four times within 20 seconds. The “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” should turn on and turn off two times. 8. Ro...

  • Page 319

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

  • Page 320

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

  • Page 321

    To turn esc on again, momentarily press the “esc off” switch. This will restore the “esc on” mode of operation. Note: the “esc off” message will display and an audible chime will sound when the shift lever is placed into the park position from any other position, and then moved out of the park posit...

  • Page 322

    Malfunction indicator light” begins to flash during ac- celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. Note: • the “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” and the “esc off indicator ligh...

  • Page 323

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

  • Page 324

    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 = s...

  • Page 325

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

  • Page 326

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

  • Page 327

    Tire terminology and definitions term definition b-pillar the vehicle b-pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof. Cold tire pressure cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after ...

  • Page 328

    Tire loading and tire pressure tire placard location note: the proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side b-pillar. Tire and loading information placard this placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total wei...

  • Page 329

    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 informati...

  • Page 330

    Available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs [295 kg]). 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in ste...

  • Page 331

    5 starting and operating 329.

  • Page 332

    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 333

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

  • Page 334

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

  • Page 335

    Loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. Warning! High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous. The added strain on ...

  • Page 336

    Vehicle has an option for a spare tire matching original equipment tire and wheel, refer to the recommended tire rotation pattern in “tire rotation recommendations” in “starting and operating” for further information. If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip- ment tire and wheel as a s...

  • Page 337

    Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip- ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first opportunity. Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically fo...

  • Page 338

    Your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Warning! Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than ...

  • Page 339

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

  • Page 340

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

  • Page 341

    Warning! • do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus- pension dimensions and performance characteris- tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can caus...

  • Page 342

    Caution! Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are used. Snow tires some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during the winter. All season tires can be identified by the m+s designation on the tire sidewall. If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and type to...

  • Page 343

    Tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride. Refer to the “maintenance schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being perfor...

  • Page 344

    When the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on “cold inflation tire pressure”. This is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three ...

  • Page 345

    Pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn on the tire pressure monitoring telltale light. Driving the vehicle may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately 27 psi (186 kpa), but the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will still be on. In this situation, the tire pressure monitoring tel...

  • Page 346

    Note: • the tpms is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition. • the tpms should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure. • driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat a...

  • Page 347

    The tpms consists of the following components: • receiver module • four tire pressure monitoring sensors • tire pressure monitoring telltale light tire pressure monitoring low pressure warnings the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will illumi- nate in the instrument cluster, a low tire messag...

  • Page 348

    3. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with tpm sensors. Note: your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare wheel and tire assembly. 1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Theref...

  • Page 349

    Premium system – if equipped the tpms uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev- els. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the receiver module. Note: it is particularly important for you to ...

  • Page 350

    Tire pressure monitoring low pressure warnings the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will illumi- nate in the instrument cluster and an audible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low. The audible chime will sound once every ignition cycle for th...

  • Page 351

    The graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop flashing, and the tire pressure monitoring light will extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this information. Check tpms message ...

  • Page 352

    Will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur with any of the following scenarios: 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the tpm sensors. 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave ...

  • Page 353

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

  • Page 354

    Fuel requirements 2.0l and 2.4l engine this engine is designed to meet all emis- sions regulations and provide excellent fuel economy and performance when us- ing high-quality unleaded “regular” gaso- line having an octane rating of 87. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not ...

  • Page 355

    Gasoline/oxygenate blends some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- genates such as ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates may be used in your vehicle. Caution! Do not use gasoline containing methanol or gaso- line containing more than 10% ethanol. Use of these blends may result in start...

  • Page 356

    More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to e-85 fuel. Mmt in gasoline mmt is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline blended with mmt provides no performance advantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number wi...

  • Page 357

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

  • Page 358

    Warning! (continued) • guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- mal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. • keep the liftgate closed when driving your veh...

  • Page 359

    Caution! • damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system. • a poorly fitting gas cap may cause the “malfunc- tion indicator light (mil)” to turn on. • to avoid fu...

  • Page 360

    Loose fuel filler cap message if the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose or improperly installed, a “gascap” message will be displayed in the odometer/trip odom- eter in the instrument cluster. Refer to “instrument cluster description” in “understanding your instru...

  • Page 361

    Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) the gvwr is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the gvwr. Tire size the tire size on the vehicle certification label represents the actual tire size on you...

  • Page 362

    Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life. Heavier suspension compo- nents do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s gvwr. Loading to load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty weight. Store heavier items down low and be sure you distribute their weig...

  • Page 363

    Exceed the gvwr. Refer to “vehicle loading/vehicle certification label” in “starting and operating” for further information. Gross trailer weight (gtw) the gtw is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- porary) loaded in or on the trailer ...

  • Page 364

    Frontal area the frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the 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 assoc...

  • Page 365

    Trailer hitch classification your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional trailer tow prep package. See your authorized dealer for package content. The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight...

  • Page 366

    Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) the following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/transmission frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Tongue wt. (see note) 2.0l auto/man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 15...

  • Page 367

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

  • Page 368

    Towing requirements to promote proper break-in of your vehicle drivetrain components, the following guidelines are recommended: caution! • do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. • then, during the f...

  • Page 369

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

  • Page 370

    − check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer. Refer to “tires – general information” in “starting and operating” for the proper inspection procedure. − when replacing tires, refer to “tires – general infor- mation” in “starting and operating” for proper tire replacem...

  • Page 371

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

  • Page 372

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

  • Page 373

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

  • Page 374

    Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) towing condition wheels off the ground manual transmission automatic transmission flat tow none • transmission in neutral • key in acc no dolly tow front no ok (fwd only) rear no no on trailer all ok ok note: vehicles equipped with manual transmissions ma...

  • Page 375

    Caution! (continued) • front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing. 5 starting and operating 373.

  • Page 377: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 䡵 if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 䡵 automatic transmission overheating . . . . . . . 377 䡵 jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 ▫ jack location . . . ....

  • Page 378

    Hazard warning flashers the hazard warning flasher switch is located on the instrument panel, below the radio. Press the switch to turn on the hazard warning flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency. Press the ...

  • Page 379

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

  • Page 380

    Jacking and tire changing warning! • do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. • being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip...

  • Page 381

    Spare tire stowage the compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the cargo area. Spare tire removal lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down. Preparations for jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slippery areas. Warning! Do not attempt to ...

  • Page 382

    6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. Note: passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the vehicle is being jacked. Jacking instructions warning! Carefully follow these ...

  • Page 383

    Warning! (continued) • if working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic. • to assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground. Caution! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other ...

  • Page 384

    Note: there are front and rear jacking locations on each side of the body. The front locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts, the rear locations by two rectan- gular cutouts. For vehicles equipped with plastic trim, the plastic has been cut away to expose the jacking locations in the body. ...

  • Page 385

    3. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the wheel to be changed. Warning! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary ...

  • Page 386

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

  • Page 387

    8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is free. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the assembly using the means provided. Warning! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of th...

  • Page 388

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

  • Page 389

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

  • Page 390

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

  • Page 391

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

  • Page 392

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

  • Page 393

    Caution! • when “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be- tween drive/1st gear and reverse, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drive- train damage may result. • revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage ...

  • Page 394

    2. Remove the shift lever override access cover located on the right side of the shifter housing. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the on/run position without starting the engine. 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 5. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, push and hold the ov...

  • Page 395

    Caution! Do not flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. Manual transmission • front wheel drive (fwd) or all wheel drive (awd) vehicles can be flat towed (all four wheels on the ground) with the transmission in neutral. • fwd vehicles can b...

  • Page 396

    Without the ignition key special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the lock position. The only ap- proved method of towing without the ignition key is with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces- sary to prevent damage to the vehicle. 394 what to do in emer...

  • Page 397: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment — 2.0l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 䡵 engine compartment — 2.4l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 䡵 onboard diagnostic system — obd ii . . . . . . 399 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . 399 䡵 emissions inspection and maintenance ...

  • Page 398

    ▫ cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 ▫ brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 ▫ automatic transmission (cvt) – if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 ▫ manual transmission – if equipped . . . . . . . 422 ▫ rear drive assembly...

  • Page 399

    Engine compartment — 2.0l 1 — washer fluid reservoir 6 — air cleaner filter 2 — power steering fluid reservoir 7 — coolant pressure cap 3 — engine oil fill 8 — engine oil dipstick 4 — brake fluid reservoir 9 — engine coolant reservoir 5 — integrated power module (fuses) 7 maintaining your vehicle 39...

  • Page 400

    Engine compartment — 2.4l 1 — washer fluid reservoir 6 — air cleaner filter 2 — power steering fluid reservoir 7 — coolant pressure cap 3 — engine oil fill 8 — engine oil dipstick 4 — brake fluid reservoir 9 — engine coolant reservoir 5 — integrated power module (fuses) 398 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 401

    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 402

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

  • Page 403

    A. The mil will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn off the ignition or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s obd ii system is not ready and you should not proceed to the i/m station. B. The mil will not flash at all and will remain fully i...

  • Page 404

    Note: intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civil penalties being assessed against you. Warning! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If...

  • Page 405

    Caution! (continued) • your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these components as the chemicals can damage your engine, transmission, power steering or ...

  • Page 406

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

  • Page 407

    Caution! Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Engine oil viscosity (sae grade) sae 5w-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperatu...

  • Page 408

    Station, or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area. Engine oil filter the engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at every engine oil change. Engine oil filter selection all of this manufacturer’s engines have a fu...

  • Page 409

    Maintenance-free battery your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- tenance required. Warning! • battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or...

  • Page 410

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

  • Page 411

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

  • Page 412

    Hood latching components to ensure proper function. When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small amount of...

  • Page 413

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

  • Page 414

    Caution! • the catalytic converter requires the use of un- leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con- trol device and may seriously reduce engine per- formance and cause serious damage to the engine. • damage to the catalytic converter can r...

  • Page 415

    To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- age: • do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. • do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. • do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires di...

  • Page 416

    Rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti- freeze). Check the front of the a/c condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser. Che...

  • Page 417

    Caution! (continued) • do not use water alone or alcohol based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use addi- tional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator. • this vehicle has not been designed for use wi...

  • Page 418

    Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated. Note: mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze...

  • Page 419

    Rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- mals or children do not store ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground spills i...

  • Page 420

    • check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If engine coolant (anti- freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against freez- ing. • if frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are required, or if the ...

  • Page 421

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

  • Page 422

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

  • Page 423

    Warning! (continued) • do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure. This could result in a collision. Caution! Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall clutch system performance. Improp...

  • Page 424

    Special additives do not add any materials (other than leak detection dyes) to continuously variable transmission (cvt) fluid (cvtf+4 威 ). Cvtf+4 威 is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental addi- tives. Caution! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as t...

  • Page 425

    The vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless lubri- cant has become contaminated with water. Note: if contaminated with water, the fluid should be changed immediately. Rear drive assembly (rda) – awd/4wd models only lubricant selection use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to “...

  • Page 426

    Frequency of fluid change refer to the “maintenance schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. Appearance care and protection from corrosion protection of body and paint from corrosion vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads p...

  • Page 427

    • if insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu- lated on your vehicle, use mopar 威 super kleen bug and tar remover or equivalent to remove. • use a high quality cleaner wax, such as mopar 威 cleaner wax to remove road film, stains and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to scratch ...

  • Page 428

    • if you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed. • if a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel. • use mopar 威 touch up paint or equivalent on scratches as soon a...

  • Page 429

    Interior care use mopar 威 total clean or equivalent to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. Use mopar 威 total clean or equivalent to clean vinyl upholstery. Mopar 威 total clean or equivalent is specifically recom- mended for leather upholstery. Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regu...

  • Page 430

    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 the inside rear win- dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window ...

  • Page 431

    Seat belt maintenance do not bleach, dye or clean the seat belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. If the seat belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Do not remove the seat belts from the car to ...

  • Page 432

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description 3 10 amp red rear center brake light switch 4 10 amp red ignition switch/ occupant classifica- tion module 5 20 amp yellow trailer tow 6 10 amp red power mirror/ steering control sat- ellite radio/hands- free phone 7 30 amp green ignition off draw 8 30 am...

  • Page 433

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description 18 40 amp green auto shutdown relay 19 20 amp yellow radio amplifiers 20 15 amp lt blue radio 21 10 amp red intrusion module/ siren – if equipped 22 10 amp red heating, ac/ compass 23 15 amp lt blue auto shutdown relay 24 15 amp lt blue power sunroof 25 1...

  • Page 434

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description 33 10 amp red j1962 conn/ powertrain control module 34 30 amp pink antilock brakevalve 35 40 amp green antilock brake pump 36 30 amp pink headlamp/washer control/smart glass – if equipped 37 25 amp natural diesel fuel heater – if equipped caution! • when ...

  • Page 435

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

  • Page 436

    Bulb replacement headlamps 1. Raise the hood and locate the connector behind the headlamp. 2. Reach into the engine compartment and pull the red lock out at the green connector. 3. Remove green connector from back of bulb by pulling straight back. 4. Twist the bulb to the left. 5. Pull bulb outward ...

  • Page 437

    Real tail, turn signal and backup lamp 1. Remove the two push-pins from the taillamp housing. 2. Grasp the taillamp and pull firmly to disengage the lamp from the aperture panel. 3. Twist and remove socket from lamp. 4. Remove bulb from socket and replace. License lamps 1. Use a screw driver to gent...

  • Page 438

    Fluid capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) 13.6 gallons 51.5 liters engine oil with filter 2.0l and 2.4l engine (sae 5w-20, api certified) 4.5 quarts 4.26 liters cooling system * 2.0l and 2.4l engine (mopar 威 engine coolant/antifreeze 5 year/100,000 mile formula or equivalent) 7.2 quarts 6.8 li...

  • Page 439

    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 (hy- brid organic additive technology) or equivalent. Engine oil use api certified sae 5w-20 engine oil, meeting the requirements of chr...

  • Page 440

    Chassis component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part automatic transmission (cvt) – if equipped mopar 威 cvtf+4 威 manual transmission – if equipped mopar 威 atf+4 威 automatic transmission fluid or equivalent licensed atf+4 威 product. Rear drive assembly (rda) mopar 威 gear & axle lubricant sae 80w-90 ap...

  • Page 441: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440 ▫ required maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . 442 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s.

  • Page 442

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

  • Page 443

    Scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “electronic vehicle information center (evic)/oil change required” in “understanding your instrument panel” or under “in- strument cluster description/od...

  • Page 444

    At each oil change • change the engine oil filter. • inspect the brake hoses and lines. • check the manual transmission fluid level. Caution! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. Required maintenance intervals refer to the maintenance schedules on th...

  • Page 445

    8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 6 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 8,000 miles (13 000 km). Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature, authorized ser...

  • Page 446

    24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 18 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 24,000 miles (39 000 km). ❏ inspect the cv joints. ❏ inspect exhaust system. Odometer reading dat...

  • Page 447

    40,000 miles (65,000 km) or 30 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 40,000 miles (65 000 km). Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature, authorized ...

  • Page 448

    56,000 miles (91,000 km) or 42 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 56,000 miles (91 000 km). Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature, authorized ...

  • Page 449

    72,000 miles (117,000 km) or 54 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 72,000 miles (117 000 km). ❏ inspect the cv joints. ❏ inspect exhaust system. Odometer reading d...

  • Page 450

    88,000 miles (143,000 km) or 66 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km). Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature, authorize...

  • Page 451

    96,000 miles (156,000 km) or 72 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏ replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ replace the spark plugs. ❏...

  • Page 452

    104,000 miles (169,000 km) or 78 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 104,000 miles (169 000 km). ❏ flush and replace engine coolant at 104,000 miles (169,00 km) or ...

  • Page 453

    120,000 miles (195,000 km) or 90 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 120,000 miles (195 000 km). ❏ inspect the cv joints. ❏ inspect exhaust system. ❏ change the aut...

  • Page 454

    136,000 miles (221,000 km) or 102 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 136,000 miles (221 000 km). Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature, author...

  • Page 455

    † this maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. Warning! • you can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about...

  • Page 457: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 ▫ prepare for the appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 457 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 ▫ be reasonable with r...

  • Page 458

    䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 ▫ treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 ▫ temperature grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46...

  • Page 459

    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 460

    This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • if for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- ship. They want to know if you need assistance. • if ...

  • Page 461

    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 462

    We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to reso...

  • Page 463

    If nhtsa receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, nhtsa cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized dealer, and the manufacturer. T...

  • Page 464

    Vehicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, and charts. • diagnostic procedure manuals diagnostic procedure manuals are filled with dia- grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi- cal manuals make it easy for students and techn...

  • Page 465

    Department of transportation uniform tire quality grades the following tire grading categories were established by the national highway traffic safety administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle....

  • Page 466

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

  • Page 467: Index

    Index 10

  • Page 468

    Abs (anti-lock brake system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 415 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 additives, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 469

    Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 selection of lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 special additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 470

    Cargo light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 cargo load floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 cargo tie-downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 cellular phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97,274 center high mounted s...

  • Page 471

    Adding coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413,417 disposal of used coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416 drain, flush, and refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 472

    Traction control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 electronic speed control (cruise control) . . . . . . 158 electronic stability control (esc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 electronic vehicle information center (evic) . . . . 210 emergency, in case of jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 473

    Turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,195,435 flooded engine starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 fluid capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436 fluid leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 fluid level checks automati...

  • Page 474

    Gasoline (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436 gasoline, clean air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 gasoline, reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 gauges coolant temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 475

    Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ignition key removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 immobilizer (sentry key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 infant restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 information center, vehicle...

  • Page 476

    Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,67,71,85,195 alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 anti-lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 back-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 brake assist warning . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 477

    Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 power door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 lubrication, body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 maintenance free battery . . . . ...

  • Page 478

    Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201,203 oil change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 oil change indicator, reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 oil, engine . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 479

    Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438 power transfer unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 pregnant women and seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 preparation for jacking . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 480

    Retractable cargo area cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 roll over warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 rotation, tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 safety checks inside vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 safety checks outside vehicle ....

  • Page 481

    Service contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459 service manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461 setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222,241,250 settings, personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 shift lever override . ....

  • Page 482

    Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 temperature control, automatic (atc) . . . . . . . . 278 temperature gauge, engine coolant . . . . . . . 200,377 tether anchor, child restraint . . . . . ...

  • Page 483

    Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 24-hour towing assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 disabled vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 484

    Unleaded gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 variance, compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 vehicle certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 vehicle identification num...

  • Page 485

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

  • Page 486

    Chrysler group llc 11mk49-126-ad fourth editio n printed in u.S.A..