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Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2014 Operating Manual

Summary of Grand Cherokee SRT 2014

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    Caution! Before towing this vehicle please refer to pages 259-271 and pages 286-288 to ensure that you do not damage your transmission or other powertrain components. Failure to follow these towing instructions will result in damage that is not covered under warranty..

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 things to know before starting your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    1 introduction • introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 • rollover warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 • important notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 • how to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Introduction congratulations on selecting your new chrysler group llc vehicle. Be assured that it repre- sents precision workmanship, distinctive styl- ing, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and perform tas...

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    Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle 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 b...

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    Safety of your vehicle is unimpaired. Therefore, neither experts nor official agencies are liable. The manufacturer only assumes responsibility when parts, which are expressly authorized or recommended by the manufacturer, are at- tached or installed at an authorized dealer. The same applies when mo...

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    Warnings and cautions this owners manual contains warnings against operating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains cautions against procedures that could re- sult in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire owners manual, you may miss important ...

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    2 things to know before starting your vehicle • a word about your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 • keyless ignition node (kin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 • key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 • ignition or accessory on ...

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    • to lock the doors and liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 • programming additional transmitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 • transmitter battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 • general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    • event data recorder (edr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 • child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 • engine break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 • safety tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 • t...

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    A word about your keys your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a key fob with remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter and a keyless ignition node (kin). Keyless enter-n-go™ feature this vehicle is equipped with the keyless enter- n-go™ feature, (refer to " keyless enter-n...

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    Note: you can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinders with either side up. Ignition or accessory on message opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in acc or on (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind you to cycle the ignition to off. In addition to the chime,...

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    Caution! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key fob from vehicle, cycle the ignition off and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Steering wheel lock — if equipped your vehicle may be equipped with a passive electronic steering wheel lock. This lock pre- ve...

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    Replacement keys note: only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be pro- grammed to any other vehicle. Caution! • always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and lock all doors when ...

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    2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle: • press lock on the interior power door lock switch with the driver and/or passenger door open. • press the lock button on the exterior pas- sive entry door handle with a valid key fob available in the same exterior zone (refer to " keyles...

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    Illuminated entry the courtesy lights will turn on when you use the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter to unlock the doors or open any door. This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “mirrors” in “understanding the features of your vehicle” f...

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    1st press of key fob unlocks this feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the unlock button on the rke transmitter. To change the current setting, refer to “uconnect® settings” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further info...

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    3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tap- ping it lightly on a solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the battery. When re- placing the battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip, located on t...

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    Warning! • for personal security and safety in the event of a collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • when leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cau...

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    Automatic door locks — if equipped the auto door lock feature default condition is enabled. When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed ex- ceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer per written request of...

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    Keylessenter-n-go™ * the passive entry system is an enhancement to the vehicleʼs remote keyless entry (rke) system and a feature of keyless enter-n-go™. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicleʼs door(s) without having to press the rke transmitter lock or unlock buttons. Note: • passiv...

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    If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and outside of the vehicle for any valid passive entry rke transmitters. If one of the vehicle’s passive entry rke transmitters is detected in...

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    Note: the key must be within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the handle being used to lock the vehicle. Do not grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). Note: • after pressing the door handle lock but- ton, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock...

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    Been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature. Warning! Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not let children play with power windows. Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave a vehicle equipped with keyless enter-n-go™ in the acc or ...

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    Note: if the window runs into any obstacle during auto up it will reverse direction and then go back down. Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the win- dow. Any impact due to rough road condi- tions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto up. If this h...

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    Passive entry lock button located to the right of electronic liftgate handle. Note: the liftgate passive entry lock button will only lock the liftgate, the liftgate unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate handle. Warning! Driving with the liftgate open can allow poi- sonous exhaust gase...

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    Warning! During power operation, personal injury or cargo damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate travel path is clear. Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driving away. Note: • the power liftgate buttons will not oper- ate if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph ...

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    • supplemental active head restraints (ahr) located on top of the front seats (integrated into the head restraint) * • supplemental driver side knee air bag * • supplemental side air bag inflatable cur- tains (sabic) for the driver and passengers seated next to a window * • supplemental seat-mounted ...

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    Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (see section on child restraints) should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride prop- erly ...

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    Warning! (continued) • being too close to the supplemental side air bag inflatable curtain (sabic) and/or seat-mounted side air bag (sab) during deployment could cause you to be se- verely injured or killed. Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road ...

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    2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap. 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “cli...

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

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    Note: the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchor- age is equipped with an easy up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt an- chorage to be adjusted in the upward posi- tion without pressing the release button. To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on the shoulder bel...

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    How to engage the automatic locking mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull down- ward until the entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in...

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    Supplemental active head restraints (ahr) these head restraints are passive, deployable components, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily identified by any markings, only through visual inspection of the head re- straint. The head restraint will be split in two halves, with the front ha...

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    1. Grasp the deployed ahr from the rear seat. 2. Position the hands on the top of the de- ployed 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 move...

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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 reset- ting the active head restraints, see an authorized dealer. • for safety reasons, have the active head restraints checked by a qualified special- ist at an a...

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    Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision. Supplemental restraint system (srs) — air b...

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    • instrument panel • supplemental driver side knee air bag • knee impact bolster • driver advanced front air bag • passenger advanced front air bag • supplemental seat-mounted side air bags (sab) • supplemental side air bag inflatable cur- tains (sabic) • front and side impact sensors • front seat be...

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    Supplemental side air bag inflatable curtain (sabic) sabic air bags may offer side-impact and ve- hicle rollover protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure. Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboa...

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    Sab and sabic air bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. Occupants, in- cluding children who are up against or very close to sab or sabic air bags can be seri- ously injured or killed. Occupants, especially children, should not lean on or sleep against the door, side windows, or ar...

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    The orc monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the start or on/run position. If the key is in the lock position, in the acc position, or not in the ignition, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate. The orc conta...

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    Supplemental seat-mounted side air bag (sab) inflator units the supplemental seat-mounted side air bags are designed to activate only in certain side collisions. The orc determines if a side collision requires the side air bags to inflate, based on the severity and type of collision. Based on the se...

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    If a deployment occurs the advanced front air bags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment. Note: front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all collisions. This does not mean some- thing is wrong with the air bag system. If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any or ...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any air bag system service. If your seat, including your trim cover and cushion,...

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    Note: edr data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the edr under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.G., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine th...

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    Summary of recommendations for restraining children in vehicles child size, height, weight or age recommended type of child restraint infants and toddlers children who are two years old or younger and who have not reached the height or weight limits of their child restraint either an infant carrier ...

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    Warning! • never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air bag. A deploying passenger ad- vanced front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger, including a child in a rearward facing infant seat. • only use a rearward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. O...

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    Recommendations for attaching child restraints restraint type combined weight of the child + child restraint use any attachment method shown with an “x” below latch – lower an- chors only seat belt only latch – lower an- chors + top tether anchor seat belt + top tether anchor rear-facing child restr...

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    Lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) restraint system your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called latch, which stands for lower anchors and tethers for children. The latch system has three vehicle anchor points for installing latch-equipped child seats. There ...

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    Child restraint latch positions what is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the latch an- chorage system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg) use the latch anchorage system until the com- bined weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs (...

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    Locating the latch anchorages the lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between ...

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    Latch-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connec- tor to attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the anchorage. Forward-facing child restraints and some rear- facing infant restra...

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    2. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more easily attach the hooks or con- nectors to the vehicle anchorages. 3. Place the child seat between the lower an- chorages for that seating position. For some second row seats, you may need to r...

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

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    What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the tether an- chor with the seat belt to attach a forward fac- ing child restraint? Weight limit of the child restraint always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing child re- str...

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    8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether an- chorage, connect the tether strap to the anchor- age and tighten the tether strap. Refer to “lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) re- straint system” for directions to attach a tether anchor. 9. ...

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    2. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages. 3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle i...

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    Warning! The top tether anchorages are not visible until the gap panel is folded down. Do not use the visible cargo tie down hooks, located on the floor behind the seats, to attach a child restraint tether anchor. Installing child restraints using the top tether anchorage — center seating position f...

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    Safety tips transporting passengers never transport passengers in the cargo area. Warning! • do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. • it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a v...

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    Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (i.E., bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt. Air bag warning light th...

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    Warning! (continued) • if required, mounting posts must be prop- erly installed, if not equipped from the factory. Failure to properly follow floor mat installa- tion or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal opera- tion causing loss of control of the vehicle. Per...

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    3 understanding the features of your vehicle • mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 • inside day/night mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 • automatic dimming mirror — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 • outside mirrors . . . . ...

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    • manual front seats forward/rearward adjustment . . . . . . . . . .80 • manual front passenger seatback adjustment — recline . . . . . .80 • front passenger seat fold-flat feature — if equipped . . . . . . . .81 • heated seats — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 • front ...

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    • lights-on reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 • battery saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 • front map/reading lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 • courtesy lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    • adaptive cruise control (acc) — if equipped . . . . . . . .104 • adaptive cruise control (acc) operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 • activating adaptive cruise control (acc). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 • to activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    • parksense® front and rear park assist — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 • parksense® sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 • parksense® warning display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 • parksense® display . . . . . ...

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    • closing sunroof — express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 • closing sunroof — manual mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 • opening power shade — express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 • opening power shade — manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1...

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    Mirrors inside day/night mirror a single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the windshield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting. The mirror head can be adjuste...

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    Caution! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean. Outside mirrors to receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a...

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    Power folding outside mirrors — if equipped the switch for the power folding mirrors is located between the power mirror select switches (l and r). Press the switch once and the mirrors will fold in, pressing the switch a second time will return the mirrors to the normal driving position. Heated mir...

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    Approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in these areas. Note: • the bsm system does not alert the driver about rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the detection zones. • the bsm system detection zone does not change if your vehicle is towing a trailer....

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    Entering from the side vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle. Entering from the rear vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h). Overtaking traffic if you pa...

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    The bsm system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, oc- casionally the system may alert on such ob- jects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service. The bsm system will not alert you of objec...

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    Objects moving a maximum of approximately 20 mph (32 km/h), such as in parking lot situations. Note: in a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the d...

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    Note: • whenever an audible alert is requested by the bsm system, the radio is also muted. • if the hazard flashers are on, the system will request the appropriate visual alert only. When the system is in rcp, the system shall respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is pre...

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    The switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached. Tilting the seat up or down the angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the front of the seat switch, the front of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch. Relea...

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    Power lumbar — if equipped vehicles equipped with power driver or passen- ger seats may also be equipped with power lumbar. The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lum-...

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    Warning! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death. Front passenger seat fold-flat feature — if equipped to fold the seatback to the flat ...

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    Wheel can be programmed to come on during a remote start. Refer to “remote starting system — if equipped” in “things to know before starting your vehicle” for further information. Front heated seats with uconnect® 5.0 — if equipped there are two heated seat switches that allow the driver and passeng...

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    You can choose from high, low or off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for high, one for low and none for off. Press the switch once to select high-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select low-l...

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    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 properly adjusted prior to operating the ve- hicle or occupying a seat. Head restraints should never be adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a ve...

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    Note: • the head restraints should only be re- moved by qualified technicians, for ser- vice purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your au- thorized dealer. • in the event of deployment of an active head restraint, refer to “occupant restraints/resetting active head re...

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    Warning! Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a collision. Always make sure the outboard head restraints are in their upright positions when the seat is to be occupied. Note: for proper routing of a child seat tether refer to “o...

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    Warning! • be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury. • the cargo area in the rear of the ...

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    Programming the memory feature note: to create a new memory profile, perform the following: vehicles equipped with keyless enter-n-go 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the engine start/stop button and cycle the ignition to the on/run position (do not start the engine). 2. Adjust all memory p...

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    Note: before programming your rke transmitters you must select the “memory to fob” fea- ture through the uconnect® system screen. Refer to “customer- programmable fea- tures — uconnect® access 8.4 settings ” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. To program your rke transm...

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    Easy entry/exit seat * this feature provides automatic driver seat po- sitioning to enhance driver mobility when enter- ing and exiting the vehicle. The distance the driver seat moves depends on where you have the driver seat positioned when you remove the key fob from the ignition (or change the ig...

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    Caution! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. Warning! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in...

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    Note: • your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and fog light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less suscep- tible to stone breakage than glass lights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens cleaning pro- cedures must be followed. • to minimize the ...

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    Note: • if the windshield or automatic high beam mirror is replaced, the automatic high beam mirror must be re-aimed to ensure proper performance. See your local au- thorized dealer. • broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to re...

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    Light switch is cycled off. Headlight delay can be cancelled by either turning the headlight switch on then off, or by turning the ignition on. The headlight delay time is programmable in the uconnect® system screen. Refer to “customer- programmable features — uconnect® access 8.4 settings ” in “und...

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    Lights-on reminder if the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned off, a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened. Battery saver to protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. I...

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    Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night time visibility. To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The lights will also turn on when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry (rke) is pressed. Courtesy ligh...

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    Lane change assist tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off. Flash-to-pass you can signal another vehicle with your head- lights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the stee...

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    Desirable. At driving speeds above 10 mph (16 km/h), the delay can be regulated from a maximum of approximately 18 seconds be- tween cycles (first detent), to a cycle every one second (fourth detent). Note: if the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled. Windshield ...

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

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    Tilt/telescoping steering column this feature allows you to tilt the steering col- umn upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is located below the steer- ing wheel at the end of the steering column. To unlock the steering column,...

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    Warning! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driving with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death. Heated steering wheel — if ...

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    Warning! • persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medi- cation, exhaustion, or other physical con- ditions must exercise care when using the steering wheel heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially...

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    Hicle will operate at the selected speed. Once a speed has been set a message cruise con- trol set to mph/km will appear indicating what speed was set. An indicator cruise will also appear and stay on in the instrument cluster when the speed is set. To deactivate a soft tap on the brake pedal, pushi...

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    Warning! Electronic speed control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a con- stant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control and have an accident. Do not use electronic speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-cov...

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    Warning! (continued) • cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight distance conditions. • does not always fully recognize com- plex driving conditions, which can result in wrong or missing distance warnings. • can only apply a maximum of 40...

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    Note: any chassis/suspension or tire size modifi- cations to the vehicle will effect the perfor- mance of the adaptive cruise control. Activating adaptive cruise control (acc) you can only activate acc if the vehicle speed is above 19 mph (30 km/h). When the system is turned on and in the ready stat...

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    Warning! Leaving the adaptive cruise control (acc) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the system off when you are not using it. To set a desired acc speed when...

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    • you turn off the ignition. • you switch to four-wheel drive low. To resume if there is a set speed in memory press the res (resume) button and then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The evic will display the last set speed. Note: you can resume acc from a minimum of 19 mph (30 km/h). Wa...

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    Setting the following distance in acc the specified following distance for acc can be set by varying the distance setting between four bars (longest), three bars (long), two bars (me- dium) and one bar (short). Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, acc calculates and sets the distance t...

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    And the system adjusts vehicle speed automati- cally to maintain the distance setting, regard- less of the set speed. The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until: • the vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above the set speed. • the vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or view of the senso...

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    Press the adaptive cruise control (acc) on/off button (located on the steering wheel) until one of the following displays in the evic: adaptive cruise control off when acc is deactivated, the display will read “adaptive cruise control off.” adaptive cruise control ready when acc is activated but the...

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    To keep the acc system operating properly, it is important to note the following maintenance items: • always keep the sensor clean. Carefully wipe the sensor lens with a soft cloth. Be cautious not to damage the sensor lens. • do not remove any screws from the sensor. Doing so could cause an acc sys...

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    Removing acc sensor for off-roading note: when off-roading, it may be advisable to remove the acc sensor. The sensor is lo- cated behind the front lower grille in the center of the vehicle. After removing the lower fascia, you may remove the lower sensor and bracket assembly. To remove the sensor fo...

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    Offset driving acc may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is offset from your direct line of travel, or a vehicle merging in from a side lane. There may not be sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead. The offset vehicle may move in and out of the line of travel, which can cause your vehicle...

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    Lane changing acc may not detect a vehicle until it is com- pletely in the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, acc has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it’s too late for the acc system to take action. Acc may not detect a veh...

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    Mal (fixed speed) cruise control mode is designed to maintain a set cruising speed with- out requiring the driver to operate the accelera- tor. Cruise control can only be operated if the vehicle speed is above 19 mph (30 km/h). To change between the different cruise control modes, press the adaptive...

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    To cancel the following conditions will cancel the normal (fixed speed) cruise control without clearing the memory: • you softly tap or depress the brake pedal. • you press the cancel button. • the electronic stability control/traction con- trol system (esc/tcs) activates. • the vehicle parking brak...

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    When the system determines a collision with the vehicle in front of you is no longer probable, the warning message will be deactivated. Note: • the minimum speed for fcw activation is 5 mph (10 km/h). • the fcw alerts may be triggered on objects other than vehicles such as guard rails or sign posts ...

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    2. Press the “settings” soft-key. 3. Press the “safety & driving assistance” soft- key. 4. Press the “fwd collision warning”, far or near soft-key for your desired preference. 5. Press the “active braking” on or off soft-key. Note: a check mark will appear in the selection box to indicate the settin...

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    Service fcw warning if the system turns off, and the evic displays: • acc/fcw unavailable service required • cruise/fcw unavailable service required this indicates there is an internal system fault. Although the vehicle is still drivable under nor- mal conditions, have the system checked by an autho...

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    The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a single arc in the left and/or right rear regions based on the object’s distance and location relative to the vehicle. If an object is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single arc in the left and/or right r...

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    The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: warning alerts rear distance (in/cm) greater than 79 in (200 cm) 79-39 in (200-100 cm) 39...

  • Page 127

    Service the parksense® rear park assist system when the parksense® rear park assist system has detected a faulted condition, the instrument cluster will actuate a single chime, and it will display the “parksense unavailable wipe rear sensors” or the “parksense un- available service required” message...

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    “parksense unavailable service required” message to be displayed in the evic . • on vehicles equipped with a tailgate, parksense® should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowered or open position and the vehicle is in reverse. A lowered tailgate could provide a false indication that an obstacl...

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    Parksense® will retain the last system state (enabled or disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is changed to the on/run position. Parksense® can be active only when the shift lever is in reverse or drive. If parksense® is enabled at one of these shift lever positions, the system w...

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    If an object is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single arc in the left and/or right rear region and the system will produce a tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will ch...

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    Warning alerts rear distance (in/cm) greater than 79 in (200 cm) 79-39 in (200-100 cm) 39-25 in (100-65 cm) 25-12 in (65-30 cm) less than 12 in (30 cm) front distance (in/cm) greater than 47 in (120 cm) 47-39 in (120-100 cm) 39-25 in (100-65 cm) 25-12 in (65-30 cm) less than 12 in (30 cm) audible al...

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    “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. When the shift lever is moved to reverse and the system is disabled, the evic will display the “parksense off” message for as long as the vehicle is in reverse. The parksense® switch led will be on when parksense® is disabled or requires...

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    • when you move the shift lever to the reverse position and parksense® is turned off, the instrument cluster will dis- play “parksense off” for as long as the vehicle is in reverse. • parksense®, when on, will reduce the volume of the radio when it is sounding a tone. • clean the parksense® sensors ...

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    Warning! (continued) • before using parksense®, it is strongly rec- ommended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing. Failure to do so can result in injury or dam- age to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be...

  • Page 135

    Warning! Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the parkview® rear back up camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for pedes- trians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before backing up. You are responsible for the safety of your ...

  • Page 136

    Power sunroof — if equipped the power sunroof switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console. Warning! • never leave children unattended in a ve- hicle, and do not leave the key in the ignition switch (or leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with keyless enter-n- go™ in the acc...

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    Closing sunroof — manual mode to close the sunroof, press and hold the switch in the forward position. Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially closed condition until the switch is pushed and held forward again. Pinch protect feature this feature wi...

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    Commandview® sunroof with power shade — if equipped the commandview® sunroof switch is located to the left between the sun visors on the over- head console. The power shade switch is located to the right between the sun visors on the overhead con- sole. Warning! • never leave children unattended in ...

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    Closing sunroof — manual mode to close the sunroof, press and hold the switch in the forward position. Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially closed condition until the switch is pushed and held forward again. Opening power shade — express press t...

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    Ignition off operation the power sunroof switches can be programmed to remain active for up to approximately ten min- utes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)/customer-programmable features (sys- tem setup)” in “understanding your ins...

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    The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo area. Note: the rear power outlet can be switched to “battery” powered all the time by switching the power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse in the fuse panel. Center console outlet rear power outlet power outlet right rear quarter panel fu...

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    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...

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    Storage glove compartment the glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove box door. Door storage large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy access. Rear cupholders glove compartm...

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    Console features the center console contains both an upper and a lower storage area. To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on the small latch located on the lid. Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the lower storage compartment. Your vehicle may have an optional cd or dvd...

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    Cargo area features rechargeable flashlight the rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the left side of the cargo area. The flashlight snaps out of the bezel when needed. The flashlight features two bright led light bulbs and is pow- ered by rechargeable lithium batteries that re- charge when snapped...

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    Two additional storage bins are located under the load floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor and attach the tether hook (attached to the bottom of the load floor) to the liftgate opening. Retractable cargo area cover — if equipped note: the purpose of this cover is for privac...

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    Rear cargo tie-downs the rear cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area floor, should be used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is moving. Warning! • to help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carr...

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    Rear window features rear window wiper/washer the rear wiper/washer controls are located on the multifunction lever on the left side of the steering column. The rear wiper/washer is op- erated by rotating a switch, located at the middle of the lever. Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to ...

  • Page 149

    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 wash- ing solution, wiping parallel to the heating element...

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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 some other ...

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    4 understanding your instrument panel • instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 • instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 • instrument cluster descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 • electronic vehicle information center (evic) . . . . ....

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    • uconnect® radios — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 • ipod®/usb/mp3 control — if equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 • steering wheel audio controls — if equipped . . . . . . .191 • radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 • cd playe...

  • Page 153

    Instrument panel features 1 — air outlet 6 — lower switch bank 11 — hood release 2 — instrument cluster 7 — hazard switch 12 — fuel door release 3 — radio 8 — storage bin (sd card, aux, usb media hub) 13 — headlight switch 4 — glove compartment 9 — esc button 14 — dimmer control 5 — climate controls...

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    Instrument cluster 150

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    Instrument cluster descriptions 1. Tachometer indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm x 1000). 2. Seat belt reminder light when the ignition switch is first turned to the on/run position, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if t...

  • Page 156

    9. Selectable evic information this area of the cluster will display selectable information such as compass, outside tempera- ture, etc. For further information, refer to “elec- tronic vehicle information center (evic) — if equipped” of your owners manual for more information. 10. Malfunction indica...

  • Page 157

    Caution! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the tempera- ture gauge reads “h” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air condi- tioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “h” and you hear ...

  • Page 158

    Tronic brake force distribution (ebd). In the event of an ebd failure, the brake warning light will turn on along with the abs light. Immediate repair to the abs system is required. Operation of the brake warning light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the off position to the on/run...

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    Properly. Always check the tpms malfunction telltale after replacing one or more 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 origi- nal equipment tires and ...

  • Page 160

    The engine running. If the “esc activation/ malfunction indicator light” comes on continu- ously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the esc system. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds gr...

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    The system allows the driver to select informa- tion by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel: • up arrow button press and release the up arrow button to scroll upward through the main menu and submenus (main gauge, mph/km/h, vehicle info, ter- rain, driver assist, fuel econom...

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    8. 4wd status 9. Selectable gauge 2 10. Selectable gauge 1 the main display area will normally display the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main menu. The main display area also displays “pop up” messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warning or informa- tion message...

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    Vehicles equipped with keyless enter-n-go™ 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, press the engine start/stop button and cycle the ignition to the on/ run position (do not start the engine.) 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds. 3. Without pressing the brake pe...

  • Page 164

    • door open • doors open • liftgate open • gear not available • shift not allowed • shift to neutral then drive or reverse • autostick unavailable service required • automatic unavailable use autostick service req. • transmission getting hot press brake • trans. Hot stop safely shift to park wait to...

  • Page 165

    • transmission temperature warning telltale this telltale indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may occur with severe usage, such as trailer tow- ing. If this telltale turns on, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into neutral and run ...

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    • electronic throttle control (etc) light this light informs you of a problem with the electronic throttle control (etc) system. The light will come on when the ignition is first turned on and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked b...

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    Digital speedometer press and release the up or down arrow button until the digital display icon is highlighted in the evic. Press and release the right arrow button to scroll through the sub- menus and press the ok button to change the display between km/h and mph. Vehicle info (customer informatio...

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    Trip b press and release the left or right arrow button until the trip b icon is highlighted in the evic (toggle left or right to select trip a or trip b). The trip b information will display the following: • distance • average fuel economy • elapsed time hold the ok button to reset all the informat...

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    Drivetrain, vehicle pitch, vehicle roll, vehicle altitude and wheel articulation. Diagnostics — if equipped press and release the up or down arrow button until the diag- nostics display icon is highlighted in the evic. Press and release the right arrow button to display the diagnostic trouble codes ...

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    Uconnect® settings the uconnect® system uses a combination of soft and hard keys located on the center of the instrument panel that allows you to access and change the customer programmable features. Hard-keys hard-keys are located below the uconnect® access system in the center of the instrument pa...

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    Features that may be equipped such as display, clock, safety/assistance, lights, doors & locks, auto-on comfort & remote start, en- gine off operation, compass settings, audio and phone/bluetooth. Note: only one touchscreen area may be selected at a time. When making a selection, press the soft-key ...

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    Setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • show command list when in this display, you may choose to never / w/help or always display the teleprompter with possible options while in a voice session. To change the show command list...

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    System will warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away. This gives you the most reaction time. To change the setting for more dynamic driving, select the near setting. This warns you of a possible collision when you are much closer to the vehicle in f...

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    The vehicle. To make your selection, touch the parksense® park assist braking soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. Refer to “parksense® rear park assist” in “understanding th...

  • Page 175

    Note: if your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor alignment. Having a sensor that is mis- aligned will result in the bsm not op...

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    Lines soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • parkview® backup camera delay when the vehicle is shifted out of reverse (with camera delay turned off), the rear cam- era mode i...

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    • hold ʼn go * when this feature is selected, the vehicle will automatically hold its position when it comes to a stop to make your selection, touch the hold ʼn go soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to re...

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    • adaptive front lighting * when this feature is selected, the headlights will turn relative to a change in the direction of the steering wheel. To make your selection, touch the adaptive front lighting soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting has been select...

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    Note: if the vehicle is programmed 1st press of key fob unlocks, all doors will unlock no matter which passive entry equipped door handle is grasped. If 1st press of key fob unlocks is programmed, only the driver’s door will unlock when the driver’s door is grasped. With passive entry, if 1st press ...

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    Remote start or all starts until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft- key to return to the previous menu. Engine off options after pressing the engine off options soft-key the following settings will be available. • engine off power...

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    Audio after pressing the audio soft-key the following settings will be available. • balance/fade when in this display you may adjust the bal- ance and fade settings. • equalizer when in this display you may adjust the bass, mid and treble settings. Adjust the settings with the + and – setting soft-k...

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    • tire jack mode when this feature is selected the air suspension system is disabled to prevent auto leveling of the suspension, while the vehicle is on a jack changing a tire. Touch the box next to your selection and a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or ...

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    Customer programmable features — uconnect® 8.4 settings * press the apps soft-key, then press the settings soft-key to display the menu setting screen. In this mode the uconnect® system allows you to access programmable features that may be equipped such as display, clock, safety/ assistance, lights...

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    Setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • touchscreen beep when in this display, you may turn on or shut off the sound heard when a touch screen button (soft-key) is pressed. Touch the touchscreen beep soft-key until a check-mark...

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    Select the near setting. This warns you of a possible collision when you are much closer to the vehicle in front of you. To change the fcw status, touch and release the near or far button. Then touch the arrow back soft-key. For further information, refer to “adaptive cruise control (acc)” in “under...

  • Page 186

    Parksense® will retain its last known configu- ration state through ignition cycles. • rear parksense® chime volume the rear parksense® chime volume settings can be selected from the evic or uconnect® system — if equipped. The chime volume set- tings include low, medium, and high. The factory default...

  • Page 187

    Note: if your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor alignment. Having a sensor that is mis- aligned will result in the bsm not op...

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    Lines soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • parkview® backup camera delay when the vehicle is shifted out of reverse (with camera delay turned off), the rear cam- era mode i...

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    • interior ambient lights when this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the brightness of the interior ambient lighting. To change the interior ambient lights setting, touch the + or - soft-key to select your desired interior ambient light level. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return ...

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    • headlight dip select this feature when driving on the opposite side of road to lower headlights. To make your selection, touch the headlight dip soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previ...

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    Note: if the vehicle is programmed 1st press of key fob unlocks, all doors will unlock no matter which passive entry equipped door handle is grasped. If 1st press of key fob unlocks is programmed, only the driver’s door will unlock when the driver’s door is grasped. With passive entry, if 1st press ...

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    Been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. Engine off options after pressing the engine off options soft-key the following settings will be available. • engine off power delay when this feature is selected, the power win- dow switches, radio, uconnect® phone system ...

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    Audio after pressing the audio soft-key the following settings will be available. • balance/fade when in this display you may adjust the bal- ance and fade settings. • equalizer when in this display you may adjust the bass, mid and treble settings. Adjust the settings with the + and – setting soft-k...

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    • transport mode when this feature is selected the air suspension system is disabled to assist with flat bed towing. Touch the box next to your selection and a check-mark appears next to the feature show- ing the system has been activated or the check- mark is removed showing the system has been dea...

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

  • Page 196

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

  • Page 197

    When the uconnect® system is in different modes (radio, player, settings, more, etc.) the driver and passenger temperature settings will be indicated at the top of the display. General overview hard-keys the hard-keys are located below the uconnect® screen. Soft-keys soft-keys are accessible on the ...

  • Page 198

    Atc to switch between manual mode and au- tomatic modes. Refer to “automatic operation” for more information. 5. Front defrost button press and release to change the current airflow setting to defrost mode. The indicator illumi- nates when this feature is on. Performing this function will cause the ...

  • Page 199

    The passenger temperature setting while in sync will automatically exit this feature. 10. Blower control blower control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds available. Adjusting the blower will cause automatic mode to switch to manual...

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    13. Driver temperature control down button provides the driver with independent tempera- ture control. Push the hard-key button for cooler temperature settings or on the touch-screen, press and slide the soft-key temperature bar towards the blue arrow soft-key for cooler tem- perature settings note:...

  • Page 201

    Recirculation when outside air contains smoke, odors, or high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, you may wish to recirculate interior air by pressing the recirculation control button. The recirculation indicator will illu- minate when this button is selected. Push the button a second time to ...

  • Page 202

    Operating tips note: refer to the chart at the end of this section for suggested control settings for various weather conditions. Summer operation the engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and...

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    Control setting suggestions for various weather conditions 199.

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    5 starting and operating • starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 • automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 • keyless enter-n-go™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206 • normal starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    • quadra-drive® ii system – if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 • selec-terrain™ — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 • description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 • electronic vehicle information center (evic) display messages . ...

  • Page 207

    • brake assist system (bas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 • electronic roll mitigation (erm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 • electronic stability control (esc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234 • trailer sway control (tsc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2...

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    • tire pressure monitor system (tpms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 • tire pressure monitoring low pressure warnings . . . . . . . . . . .251 • service tpm system warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252 • tpms deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253 • ...

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    Starting procedures before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. Warning! • never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow-...

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    Keyless enter-n-go™ this feature allows the driver to operate the ig- nition switch with the push of a button, as long as the engine start/ stop button is installed and the remote start/ keyless enter-n-go™ fobik is in the passen- ger compartment. Normal starting using the engine start/stop button 1...

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    Keyless enter-n-go™ functions – with driver’s foot off the brake pedal/clutch pedal (in park or neutral position) the keyless enter-n-go™ feature operates similar to an ignition switch. It has four positions, off, acc, run and start. To change the ignition switch positions without starting the vehic...

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    Brake pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “normal starting” procedure. Clearing a flooded engine (using fob with integrated key) if the engine fails to start after you have followed the “normal starting” or “extreme cold weather” procedures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel: 1. ...

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    Warning! (continued) • when leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob and lock your vehicle. • never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow- ing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be serio...

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    • some eco mode functions may be tempo- rarily inhibited based on temperature and other factors. Note: when sport mode is enabled, the vehicle’s air suspension system will operate in “aero” mode. Please refer to “quadra lift” within this section for further information. Eight–speed automatic transmi...

  • Page 215

    Note: after selecting any gear range, wait a mo- ment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially im- portant when the engine is cold. Park this range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to...

  • Page 216

    Warning! (continued) • when leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob and lock your vehicle. • never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be serious...

  • Page 217

    Caution! Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other reason with the transmission in neutral can cause severe transmission damage. Refer to “recreational towing” in “starting and operating” and “towing a dis- abled vehicle” in “what to do in emergen- cies” for further information. Drive t...

  • Page 218

    3. Turn the ignition switch to the off position. On vehicles with keyless enter-n-go™, press and hold the ignition switch until the engine turns off. 4. Wait approximately 30 seconds. 5. Restart the engine. 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission ...

  • Page 219

    • the system may revert to automatic shift mode if a fault or overheat condition is detected. Note: when selec-speed or hill descent control is enabled, paddle shift mode is not active. Pressing the (+/-) shift paddles in selec- speed or hill descent control simply limits the highest allowed gear. S...

  • Page 220

    Take care not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type, and cir- cumference on each wheel. Any difference will adversely affect shifting and cause damage to the transfer case. Because four-wheel dri...

  • Page 221

    Note: if shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a transfer case motor temperature protec- tion condition exists, a “for 4x4 low slow below 3 mph (5 km/h) put trans in n press 4 low” message will flash from the electronic vehicle information center (evic). Refer to “electronic vehicle informatio...

  • Page 222

    5. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed transfer case neutral (n) button (located by the selector switch) for four seconds. The light behind the n symbol will blink, indicating shift in progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on solid) when the shift to neutral (...

  • Page 223

    10. Release the brake pedal. 11. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle. Note: • steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met prior to pressing the neu- tral (n) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed. If any of these requirements are not met prior to pressing...

  • Page 224

    Selec-terrain™ consists of the following posi- tions: • snow – tuning set for additional stability in inclement weather. Use on and off road on loose traction surfaces such as snow. When in snow mode (depending on certain operat- ing conditions), the transmission may use second gear (rather than fir...

  • Page 225

    Electronic vehicle information center (evic) display messages when the appropriate conditions exist, a mes- sage will appear in the evic display. Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. Quadra-lift™ — if equipped descr...

  • Page 226

    To “off-road driving tips” in “starting and operating” for further information. • aero mode (lowers the vehicle approxi- mately 0.5 in (13 mm) – this position pro- vides improved aerodynamics by lowering the vehicle. The vehicle will automatically enter aero mode when the vehicle speed remains betwe...

  • Page 227

    The system requires that the engine be running for all changes. When lowering the vehicle all of the doors, including the liftgate, must be closed. If a door is opened at any time while the vehicle is lowering the change will not be completed until the open door(s) is closed. The quadra-lift™ air su...

  • Page 228

    Note: this mode is intended to be enabled with engine running. If equipped with a touch screen radio all enabling/disabling of air suspension features must be done through the radio. Refer to “uconnect® access settings” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. Electronic veh...

  • Page 229

    Point indicator lamp 3 will go solid. If during the height change to entry/exit mode, the vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h), the height change will be paused until the vehicle speed either goes below 15 mph (24 km/h) and the height change continues to entry/exit mode, or exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h...

  • Page 230

    Default height for each selec-terrain™ mode by normal use of the air suspension switches. Refer to “quadra-lift™ – if equipped” in “start- ing and operating” for further information. When to use 4wd low range – if equipped when off-road driving, shift to 4wd low for additional traction. This range s...

  • Page 231

    Maintenance after driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle fluids and lubricants (engine oil, trans- mission oil, axle, transfer case) to assure the fluids have not been contaminated. Contami- nated fluid (milky, foamy in appearance) should be flushed/changed as soon as possible to prevent c...

  • Page 232

    When descending mountains or hills, repeated braking can cause brake fade with loss of braking control. Avoid repeated heavy braking by downshifting the transmission whenever possible. After driving off-road off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than does most on-road driving. After go...

  • Page 233

    If the “service power steer- ing system” message and a flashing icon are displayed on the evic screen, it indicates that the vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for service. It is likely the vehicle has lost power steering assistance. Refer to “electronic vehicle information (evic)” in “understa...

  • Page 234

    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 235

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

  • Page 236

    Warning! (continued) • always fully apply the parking brake when leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or injury. Also be certain to leave the transmission in park. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury. Caution! If the “brake warning light” remain...

  • Page 237

    “partial off” mode. Refer to “electronic stability control (esc)” in this section for further infor- mation. Brake assist system (bas) the bas is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The system detects an emergency braking situation by sensing the...

  • Page 238

    Electronic stability control (esc) this system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. Esc corrects for oversteering or understeering of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or underste...

  • Page 239

    Partial off this mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “esc off” switch. When in “partial off” mode, the tcs portion of esc, except for the bld feature described in the tcs section, has been disabled and the “esc off indicator light” will be illuminated. All other stability features of esc fun...

  • Page 240

    Warning! If tsc activates while driving, slow the vehicle down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the trailer load to eliminate trailer sway. Hill start assist (hsa) the hsa system is designed to assist the driver when starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. Hsa will maintain the level...

  • Page 241

    Hsa off if you wish to turn off the hsa system, it can be done using the uconnect® access settings. Refer to “uconnect® access settings” in “un- derstanding your instrument panel” for further information. Ready alert braking – if equipped ready alert braking may reduce the time re- quired to reach f...

  • Page 242

    Activating hdc once hdc is enabled it will activate automati- cally if driven down a grade of sufficient magni- tude (greater than approximately 8%). The set speed for hdc is selectable by the driver, and can be adjusted by using the paddle shifter. The following summarizes the hdc set speeds: • p =...

  • Page 243

    • the cluster icon and switch lamp will illumi- nate and remain on solid when hdc is enabled or activated. This is the normal operating condition for hdc. • the cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for several seconds then extinguish when the driver presses the hdc switch but enable conditions ar...

  • Page 244

    Select speed control (ssc) — four-wheel drive models with mp3023 two-speed transfer case only ssc is intended for off road driving in 4wd low range only. Ssc maintains vehicle speed by actively controlling engine torque and brakes. Ssc has three states: 1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not ac...

  • Page 245

    Note: during ssc the +/- paddle shifter input is used for ssc target speed selection and will put the transmission into ers but will not affect the gear chosen by the transmission unless in driver override. During ssc the transmission will shift appropriately for the driver-selected set speed and co...

  • Page 246

    Esc activation/malfunction indicator light and esc off indicator light the “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the igni- tion switch is cycled to the on position. It should go out with the engine running. If the “esc activation/malfunction indicat...

  • Page 247

    Warning! (continued) • over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure. • over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail sud- denly, resulting in loss of vehicle control. • unequ...

  • Page 248

    Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the winter. Example: if garage temperature = 68°f (20°c) and the outside temperature = 32°f (0°c) then the cold tire inflation pressure should be in- creased by 3 psi (21 kpa), which equals 1 psi (7 kpa) for every 12°f (7°c...

  • Page 249

    Summer or three season tires – if equipped summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice. Summer tires will not contain the all season designation or mountain/ snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use summer tires only in sets of ...

  • Page 250

    Side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire. Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “t” or “s” preceding the size designation. Example: t145/80d18 103m. T, s = temporary spare tire since this tire has limited tread life the original equipment tire should be repaired (or replaced)...

  • Page 251

    30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck. Refer to “freeing a stuck vehicle” in “what to do in emergencies” for further information. Warning! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage ...

  • Page 252

    Recommends that you use tires equivalent to the originals in size, quality and performance when replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on “tread wear indicators”. Refer to the tire and loading information placard or the vehicle certification label for the size designation of your tire. The lo...

  • Page 253

    Tire chains (traction devices) use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to- body clearance. Follow these recommenda- tions to guard against damage. • traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as recommended by the traction device manufacturer. • install on rear tires only • due to ...

  • Page 254

    Refer to the “service and warranty handbook” for the proper maintenance intervals. More fre- quent rotation is permissible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed. Note: the premium tire pressure monitor system will automatically lo...

  • Page 255

    Tire pressure to rise to approximately 28 psi (193 kpa), but the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will still be on. In this situation, the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will turn off only after the tires have been inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure value. Cauti...

  • Page 256

    Note: your system can be set to display pressure units in psi or kpa. Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible, and inflate the low tire(s) that is in a different color on the graphic display to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire ...

  • Page 257

    3. Lots of 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. The evic will also display a " service tpm system " message for a minimum of five sec- onds when a system fault is detected possibly related to an inc...

  • Page 258

    To reactivate the tpms, replace all four wheel and tire assemblies (road tires) with tires equipped with tpm sensors. Then, drive the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 24 km/h (15 mph). The tpms will chime, the " tpm telltale light " will flash on and off for 75 sec- onds and then turn off, and the...

  • Page 259

    Caution! Do not use gasolines containing methanol or ethanol. Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability problems and may damage critical fuel system components. Ethanol the manufacturer recommends that your ve- hicle be operated on fuel containing no more than 10% ethanol. Purchasi...

  • Page 260

    Warning! Carbon monoxide (co) in exhaust gases is deadly. Follow the precautions below to pre- vent carbon monoxide poisoning: • do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odor- less gas which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such as a garage, and neve...

  • Page 261

    Note: only the correct size nozzle opens the latches allowing the flapper door to open. 5. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off the fuel tank is full. 6. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door. Emergency gas can refueling • most gas cans will not open the f...

  • Page 262

    Note: if the fuel door does not latch after the manual release cable has been activated, the actuator latch should be manually re- turned to the closed position. Vehicle loading certification label as required by national highway traffic safety administration regulations, your vehicle has a certific...

  • Page 263

    The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commercial scale to insure that the gvwr has not been exceeded. The weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should then be determined separately to be sure that the load is properly distributed over the front and rear axle. Weigh- ing the vehicle m...

  • Page 264

    Warning! If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) or more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing hitch to ensure stable handling of your vehicle. If you use a stan- dard weight-carrying hitch, you could lose control of your vehicle and cause a collision. Gross combination weight ra...

  • Page 265

    Weight-distributing hitch a weight-distributing system works by applying leverage through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s). When used in ac- cordance with the manufacturer’s direc...

  • Page 266

    Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) the following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain: engine model frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Trailer tongue wt. (see note) 3.6l 4x2 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 6,200 lbs (2 812 kg) 620 ...

  • Page 267

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

  • Page 268

    Caution! (continued) • then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. Perform the maintenance listed in the “service and ...

  • Page 269

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

  • Page 270

    Note: do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustra- tions. Towing tips before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backin...

  • Page 271

    Electronic speed control – if equipped • do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. • when using the speed control, if you experi- ence speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until you can get back to cruising speed. • use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to max...

  • Page 272

    Note: vehicles equipped with quadra-lift™ must be placed in transport mode before tying them down (from the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck. Refer to “quadra-lift™ – if equipped” in “starting and operating” for more information. If the vehicle cannot be placed in transport mode (for example, en-...

  • Page 273

    Caution! (continued) • failure to follow these procedures can cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the new ve- hicle limited warranty. • do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damage...

  • Page 274

    6. After the shift is completed and the neu- tral (n) light stays on, release the neutral (n) button. 7. Shift the transmission into reverse. 8. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. 9. Shift the transmission back into neutral 10. With the transmissio...

  • Page 275

    6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed transfer case neutral (n) button (located by the selector switch) for one second. 7. When the neutral (n) indicator light turns off, release the neutral (n) button. 8. After the neutral (n) button has been released, the transfer...

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    6 what to do in emergencies • hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274 • if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274 • jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275 • jack location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 278

    Hazard warning flashers the hazard warning flasher switch is located on the switch bank just above the climate controls. 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. ...

  • Page 279

    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 danger- ous. The vehicle could sl...

  • Page 280

    Note: to assist with changing a spare tire, the air suspension system has a feature which al- lows the automatic leveling to be disabled. 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery surfaces. Warning! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to movin...

  • Page 281

    Warning! (continued) • 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 than those indicated in the jacking instructions for this vehicle. 1. Remo...

  • Page 282

    5. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding). Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. 6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clo...

  • Page 283

    Warning! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counterclockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks. 1...

  • Page 284

    Warning! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 4. Finish tightening the...

  • Page 285

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

  • Page 286

    Warning! Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury. 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few min- utes, and then ...

  • Page 287

    Note: press the ⴖ esc off ⴖ switch (if necessary), to place the electronic stability control (esc) system in ⴖ partial off ⴖ mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “electronic brake con- trol” in “starting and operating” for further information. Once the vehicle has been freed, press the ⴖ esc o...

  • Page 288

    Warning! (continued) • stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps may become disen- gaged, causing serious injury. Caution! Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or high- way towing. You could damag...

  • Page 289

    3. While the metal latch is the open position, simultaneously pull upwards on the tether strap until it clicks and releases out of the park position. Note: to prevent the vehicle from rolling uninten- tionally, firmly apply the parking brake. To disengage the manual park release lever: 1. To disenga...

  • Page 290

    Towing a disabled vehicle this section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. If the transmission and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles may also be towed as described under “recreational towing” in the “starting and operating” section. Note: v...

  • Page 291

    Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment manufacturer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of...

  • Page 292

    Caution! Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the new vehicle limited warranty. Four-wheel drive models the manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels off the ground. Acceptable methods a...

  • Page 293

    7 maintaining your vehicle • engine compartment — 3.6l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291 • engine compartment — 5.7l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292 • onboard diagnostic system (obd ii) . . . . . . . . . . . . .293 • replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 294

    • front/rear axle fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306 • transfer case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306 • automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307 • appearance care and protection from corrosion . . . . ...

  • Page 295

    Engine compartment — 3.6l 1 — power distribution center (fuses) 6 — air cleaner filter 2 — engine oil dipstick 7 — washer fluid reservoir 3 — engine oil fill 8 — coolant pressure cap (radiator) 4 — brake fluid reservoir 9 — engine coolant reservoir 5 — power steering fluid reservoir 291.

  • Page 296

    Engine compartment — 5.7l 1 — power distribution center 5 — washer fluid reservoir 2 — engine oil fill 6 — engine oil dipstick 3 — brake fluid reservoir 7 — coolant pressure cap (radiator) 4 — air cleaner filter 8 — engine coolant reservoir 292.

  • Page 297

    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 emis- sions, engine, and automatic transmission con- trol systems. When these systems are operat- ing properly, your vehicle will prov...

  • Page 298

    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 299

    That meet the requirements of acea c3, and that are approved to fiat 9.55535-s1 or fiat 9.55535-s3. Engine oil viscosity – 3.6l engine sae 5w-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil im- proves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy. The engine oil fill...

  • Page 300

    Engine air cleaner filter refer to the “service and warranty handbook” for the proper maintenance intervals. Warning! The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, et...

  • Page 301

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

  • Page 302

    3. Pivot the glove compartment downward. 4. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter cover to the hvac housing, and re- move the cover. 5. Remove the a/c air filter by pulling it straight out of the housing. 6. Install the a/c air filter with the arrow on the filter pointing toward th...

  • Page 303

    Note: life expectancy of wiper blades varies de- pending on geographical area and fre- quency of use. Poor performance of blades may be present with chattering, marks, wa- ter lines or wet spots. If any of these condi- tions are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary. Rear wiper bla...

  • Page 304

    Adding washer fluid on vehicles equipped with a electronic vehicle information center (evic), the low washer fluid level will be indicated. When the sensor detects a low fluid level, the windshield will light on the vehicle graphic outline and the “washer fluid low” message will be displayed. The fl...

  • Page 305

    Caution! • the catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control device and may seri- ously reduce engine performance and cause serious damage to the engine. • damage to the catalytic converter can resul...

  • Page 306

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

  • Page 307

    Please review these recommendations for us- ing organic additive technology (oat) engine coolant (antifreeze) that meets the require- ments of chrysler material standard ms-12106. When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): • we recommend using mopar® antifreeze/ coolant 10 year/150,000 mile formula oa...

  • Page 308

    A child or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground spills imme- diately. Coolant level the coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the engine off and cold, the level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in the bottl...

  • Page 309

    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 tempera- tures, excessive lining wear, and possible brake damage. You would not have your full braking capacity in an emergen...

  • Page 310

    Front/rear axle fluid for normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be inspected. If gear oil leakage is suspected inspect the fluid level. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine p...

  • Page 311

    Automatic transmission selection of lubricant it is important to use the proper transmission fluid to ensure optimum transmission perfor- mance and life. Use only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in this section for fluid specification...

  • Page 312

    Fluid becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the transmission is disassembled for any reason. Appearance care and protection from corrosion protection of body and paint from corrosion vehicle body care requirements vary according to geographic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads p...

  • Page 313

    • if you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is considered the re- sponsibility of the owner. • if your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar cause that destroys the paint and protective coating, have your vehicle re- paire...

  • Page 314

    Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth. Stub- born soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and mopar® total clean...

  • Page 315

    Fuses power distribution center the power distribution center is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This cen- ter contains cartridge fuses, micro fuses, relays, and circuit breakers. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity nu...

  • Page 316

    Cav- ity car- tridge fuse micro fuse description f13 40 amp green blower motor front f14 40 amp green body controller #4 / power locks f17 30 amp pink headrest re- lease - if equipped f20 30 amp pink passenger door module f22 20 amp yel- low engine control module cav- ity car- tridge fuse micro fuse...

  • Page 317

    Cav- ity car- tridge fuse micro fuse description f37 30 amp pink rear blower - if equipped f38 30 amp pink power inverter 115v ac - if equipped f39 30 amp pink power liftgate - if equipped f40 10 amp red daytime run- ning lights f42 20 amp yel- low horn f44 10 amp red diagnostic port cav- ity car- t...

  • Page 318

    Cav- ity car- tridge fuse micro fuse description f63 20 amp yel- low ignition coils (gas), urea heater (diesel) f64 25 amp natu- ral fuel injectors / powertrain f66 10 amp red sunroof / pas- senger window switches / rain sensor f67 15 amp blue cd / dvd / bluetooth hands-free module - if equipped cav...

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    Cav- ity car- tridge fuse micro fuse description f81 20 amp yel- low trailer tow right turn/stop lights f82 10 amp red steering col- umn control module/ cruise control f83 10 amp red fuel door f84 15 amp blue switch bank/ instrument cluster f85 10 amp red airbag module f86 10 amp red airbag module c...

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    Cav- ity car- tridge fuse micro fuse description f99 10 amp red climate control / driver assis- tance systems module f100 10 amp red active damping - if equipped f101 15 amp blue electrochro- matic mirror/ smart high beams - if equipped f103 10 amp red cabin heater (diesel engine only) f104 20 amp y...

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    Bulb number underpanel cour- tesy lamps 906 instrument cluster (general illumination) 103 telltale/hazard lamp 74 exterior bulbs bulb number headlamps (low beam) h11 premium headlamps (low/high beam) d3s (serviced at authorized dealer) headlamps (high beam) 9005 premium park/turn signal lamp led - (...

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    Bulb replacement note: lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric conditions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually accelerate the clearing process. High intensity discharge headlamps ...

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    Front fog lamps 1. Reach through the cutout in the splash shield and disconnect the wiring harness from the fog lamp connector. 2. Firmly grasp the bulb by the two latches and squeeze them together to unlock the bulb from the back of the front fog lamp housing. 3. Pull the bulb straight out from the...

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    5. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 6. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the lamp assembly. Rear liftgate mounted tail lamp 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower trim from the liftgate. 3. Continue removing the trim. 4. ...

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    6. Remove/replace bulb(s). 7. Reinstall the socket(s) 8. Reverse process to reinstall the liftgate trim. Center high-mounted stop lamp (chmsl) the center high mounted stop lamp is led. Service at authorized dealer. Rear license lamp 1. The rear license lamps are led. Service at authorized dealer veh...

  • Page 326

    Note: a chime will sound if the vehicle speed exceeds 75 mph (120 km/h). It will continue to chime until the vehicle speed is reduced below 75 mph (120 km/h). Fluid capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) 3.6l and 5.7l engines 25 gallons 94 liters engine oil with filter 3.6l engine (sae 5w-20, api...

  • Page 327

    Fluids, lubricants and genuine parts engine component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part engine coolant we recommend you use mopar® antifreeze/coolant 10 year/150,000 mile formula oat (organic additive technology). Engine oil – non acea categories (3.6l engine) we recommend you use api certified sae ...

  • Page 328

    Component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part spark plugs – 3.6l engine we recommend you use mopar® spark plugs (gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]). Spark plugs – 5.7l engine we recommend you use mopar® spark plugs (gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]). Fuel selection – 3.6l engine 91 octane fuel selection – 5.7l engine 91 oct...

  • Page 329

    Component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part brake master cylinder we recommend you use mopar® dot 3 brake fluid, sae j1703 should be used. If dot 3, sae j1703 brake fluid is not available, then dot 4 is acceptable. Power steering reservoir – 3.6l engine for ehps systems, we recommend use mopar® hydr...

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    8 maintenance schedules • maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328 327.

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    Maintenance schedule refer to the “service and warranty handbook” for maintenance schedules. 328.

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    9 if you need consumer assistance • if you need assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330 329.

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    If you need assistance the manufacturer’s distributors are vitally inter- ested in your satisfaction with their products and services. If a servicing problem or other difficulty should occur, we recommend that you take the following steps: • discuss the problem at the authorized dealer with the deal...

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    10 index 333.

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    Adaptive cruise control (acc) (cruise control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . .302 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256 additives, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39, 44 airbag deployme...

  • Page 339

    Chains, tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249 checking your vehicle for safety . . . . . .61 checks, safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 child safety locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 clean air gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25...

  • Page 340

    Engine oil viscosity chart . . . . . . . . . .295 enhanced accident response feature . . .44 entry system, illuminated . . . . . . . . . . .17 ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 event data recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 exhaust gas caution . . . . . . . . . . .28, 61 exhaust sy...

  • Page 341

    Infant restraint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . .71 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 instrument panel and controls . . . . . . .149 instrument panel lens cleaning . . . . . .310 interior appearance care . . . . . . . . . .309 intermit...

  • Page 342

    Malfunction indicator light (check engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 memory feature (memory seat) . . . . . . .87 memory seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 memory seats and radio . . . . . . . . . . .87 methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254 methanol fuel . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 343

    Rear axle (differential) . . . . . . . . . . . .306 rear camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 rear cross path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 rear cupholder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 rear park sense system . . . . . . .120, 124 rear seat, folding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 rear ...

  • Page 344

    Wheel, tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 steering wheel audio controls . . . . . . .191 steering wheel mounted sound system controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140, 316 storage, vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .198, 316 storing your vehicle . ...

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    Warning flasher, hazard . . . . . . . . . .274 warning, roll over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 warnings and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 washers, windshield . . . . . . . . . .97, 300 washing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308 wheel and wheel trim. . . . . . . . . . . .309 wheel and w...