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Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2014 Owner's Manual

Summary of Grand Cherokee SRT 2014

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    Cherokee chrysler group llc o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 20 14 cher ok ee 14kl74-126-ad fourth edition printed in u.S.A. 2 0 1 4.

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    Vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name chrysler group llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name chrysler canada inc. Used in substitution therefore. Driving and alcohol drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability c...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 5: Introduction

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

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

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

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    6 introduction.

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

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    Note: it is illegal to remove or alter the vin. Vehicle modifications/alterations warning! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right front body vin location 8 introduct...

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    Things to know before starting your vehicle contents 䡵 a word about your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ ignition node module (ignm) — if equipped. .12 ▫ keyless ignition node (kin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 ▫ key fob — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ▫ ignition or accessory...

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    ▫ transmitter battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . .26 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 䡵 remote starting system — if equipped . .30 ▫ how to use remote start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 䡵 door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 ▫ manual...

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    ▫ supplemental restraint system (srs) — air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 ▫ advanced front air bag features . . . . . . . . . . .69 ▫ air bag deployment sensors and controls . . . .74 ▫ event data recorder (edr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 ▫ child restraints . . ...

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    A word about your keys your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system consists of a either a bladed key with an immobilizer chip in it, or a key fob with remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter and an ignition node module (ignm). The key...

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    Keyless ignition node (kin) this feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the press of a button, as long as the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter is in the passenger compartment. The keyless ignition node (kin) has four operating positions, three of which are labeled and wi...

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    Key fob — if equipped the key fob also contains the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the key fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead. You can keep the emergency key with ...

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    Note: you can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinders with either side up. Emergency key removal (ignm) emergency key removal (kin) 2 things to know before starting your vehicle 15.

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    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 place the ignition in the off position. In addition to the chime, the ignition or accessory on message will display in the cluster. Note: with the uc...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. Caution! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. S...

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    If the vehicle security light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electron- ics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an authorized dealer. Caution! • do not make modifications...

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    Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an autho- rized dealer. This procedure consists of programming a blank key fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob is one that has never been programmed. Note: when having the sentry key® immobilizer sys- tem serviced, bring all vehicle keys with y...

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    Rearming of the system if something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to disarm it, the vehicle security alarm will turn the horn off after three minutes, turn all of the visual signals off after 15 additional minutes, and then the vehicle security alarm will rearm itself. To arm the system...

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    To disarm the system the vehicle security alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods: • press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. • grasp the passive entry unlock door handle with a valid key fob available in the same exterior zone (if equipped), refer to ⬙...

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    System will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ- ously described arming sequences has occurred, the vehicle security alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the vehicle secu...

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    • the illuminated entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “dome defeat” position (extreme bottom position). Remote keyless entry (rke) the rke system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open the power liftgate, or activate the panic alarm from distances up to approximately ...

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    To unlock the doors and liftgate push and release the unlock button on the rke transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn o...

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    Headlight illumination on approach this feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the rke transmitter. The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped through uconnect®. To change the current setting, refer to “uconnect® settings” in “under...

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    Note: • the interior lights will turn off if you cycle the ignition switch to the acc or on/run position while the panic alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights and horn will remain on. • you may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the vehicle when using the rke transmitter to turn off t...

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    2. Separating rke halves requires screw removal and gently prying the two halves of the rke transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal. Emergency key removal (ignm) emergency key removal (kin) 2 things to know before starting your vehicle 27.

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    Remove screw from transmitter case separating ignition node module (ignm) transmitter case 28 things to know before starting your vehicle.

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

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

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    How to use remote start all of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: • shift lever in park • doors closed • hood closed • liftgate/flipper glass closed • hazard switch off • brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed) • ignition key removed from ignition switch...

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    Remote start abort message on electronic vehicle information center (evic) — if equipped the following messages will display in the evic if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- turely: • remote start aborted — door ajar • remote start aborted — hood ajar • remote start abor...

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    • the engine can be started two consecutive times with the rke transmitter. However, the ignition must be cycled by pushing the start/stop button twice (or the ignition switch must be cycled to the on/run position) before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle. To exit remote start mode...

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    • for vehicles equipped with the keyless enter-n-go™ feature, the message “remote start active — push start button” will display in the evic until you push the start button. Remote start comfort systems — if equipped when remote start is activated, the heated steering wheel, and driver heated seat f...

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    Note: the manual door locks will not lock or unlock the liftgate. 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 ignition a...

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    The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the keyless enter-n-go™ (passive entry) system. For further information, refer to “keyless enter-n-go™” in “things to know before starting your vehicle”. If you press the power door lock switch while the ignition is in the acc or on/run position, and an...

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    Automatic unlock doors on exit the doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. The automatic unlock doors on exit feature is en- abled. 2. All doors are closed. 3. The transmission shift lever was not in park, then is placed in park. 4. Any door is opened. Automatic unlo...

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    Note: • when the child lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position. • after disengaging the child-protection door lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desir...

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    Warning! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child-protection locks are engaged. Keyless enter-n-go™ the passive entry system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s remote keyless entry (rke) system and a feature of...

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    Note: if “unlock all doors 1st press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver’s door handle. To select between “unlock driver door 1st press” and “unlock all doors 1st press”, refer to “uconnect® settings” in “understanding your instru- ment panel” for further info...

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    Fobik-safe only executes in vehicles with passive entry. There are three situations that trigger a fobik-safe search in any passive entry vehicle. 1. A lock request is made by a valid passive entry rke transmitter while a door is ajar. 2. A lock request is made by the passive entry door handle while...

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    To unlock/enter the liftgate the liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate release. With a valid passive entry rke transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the electronic liftgate release for a power open on vehicles equipped with power liftgate. Press...

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    Note: if “unlock all doors 1st press” is programmed in evic, all doors will unlock when you push the electronic liftgate release. If ⬙ unlock driver door 1st press ⬙ is programmed in uconnect®, only the liftgate will unlock when you press the electronic liftgate release. For further information, ref...

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    Note: • after pressing the door handle lock button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either passive entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking. • if pass...

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    Windows power windows the window controls on the driver’s door control all the door windows. There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition is in the acc or on/run position. Note: f...

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    Warning! (continued) ignition of a vehicle equipped with keyless enter-n- go™ in the acc or on/run mode. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become en- trapped by the windows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. Auto-down feat...

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    • any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto-reverse function unexpectedly during auto- closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close the window manually. Warning! There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed. Be sure ...

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

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    Note: if “unlock all doors 1st press” is programmed in evic, all doors will unlock when you push the electronic release on the liftgate. If ⬙ unlock driver door 1st press ⬙ is programmed in uconnect®, the liftgate will unlock when you press the electronic release on the liftgate for further informat...

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    Warning! Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas- sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. Power liftgate — if equipped the power liftgate may be opened by pressing the electroni...

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    Note: • in the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open the liftgate. The emergency liftgate latch release can be accessed through a snap-in cover located on the lift- gate trim panel. • if liftgate is left open for an extended period of t...

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    • the power liftgate must be in the full open position for rear liftgate close button on the left rear trim, near the liftgate opening to operate. If the liftgate is not fully open, press the liftgate button on the key fob to fully open the liftgate, and then press it again to close. • if the electr...

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    Occupant restraints some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: • three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating positions • advanced front air bags for driver and front passen- ger • an energy-absorbing steering column and steering wheel • supplemental ...

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    If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized seat belts, the seat belts or the lower anchors and tether for children (latch) feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. For more information on latch, refer to lower anchors and tether for children (latch). Note:...

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    If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint. (refer to “child restraints”) you should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you...

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    Warning! (continued) • supplemental side air bag inflatable curtain (sabic) and seat-mounted side air bags (sab) also need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat. • in a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you...

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

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    3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”. Pulling out the lap/shoulder belt latch plate inserting latch plate into buckle 58 things to know before starting your vehicle.

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    Warning! • a belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • a belt that is too loose will not protect you prop- erly. In a sudden st...

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    4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up 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 collisio...

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

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    As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you will prefer a higher position. Lap/shoulder belt untwisting procedure use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as po...

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    Seat belts in passenger seating positions the seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with automatic locking retractors (alr) which are used to secure a child restraint system. For additional information, refer to “installing child re- straints using the vehicle seat belt” under t...

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    Position that has a belt with this feature. Children 12 years old and under should always be properly re- strained in a vehicle with a rear seat. How to engage the automatic locking mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire...

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    Seat belt pretensioning the seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the oc...

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    Unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), beltalert® will provide both audio and visual notification. The front passenger seat beltalert® is not active when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. Beltalert® may be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front passe...

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    Warning! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating posi- tions. Remove and store the extender when not needed. Supplemental restraint system (sr...

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    Note: the driver and front passenger advanced front air bags are certified to the new federal regulations for advanced air bags. The advanced front air bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severit...

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    Air bag system components your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components: • occupant restraint controller (orc) • air bag warning light • steering wheel and column • instrument panel • knee impact bolster • driver advanced front air bag • passenger advanced front air bag •...

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    Warning! • no objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel, because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate. • do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually. Y...

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    When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam on the side of the seat’s trim cover (front seats) and between the side seat’s cushion trim cover. Each air bag deploys indepen- dently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only. Supplemental s...

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    • being too close to the sab and sabic air bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed. • should a vehicle rollover occur, the pretensioners and/or sab and sabic air bags on both sides of the vehicle may deploy. The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- brate...

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    Always sit upright as possible with your back against the seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the appropriate sized child restraint, infant restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. Sab and sabic air bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint syste...

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    Air bag deployment sensors and controls occupant restraint controller (orc) the orc is part of a federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle. The orc determines if deployment of the front and/or side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required. Based on the impact sensor’s si...

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    The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions. Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and type of collision. Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have...

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

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    Front passenger seat occu- pant status front passenger air bag classification rearward-facing infant seat* reduced-power de- ployment child, including a child in a forward-facing child re- straint or booster seat* full-power deployment or reduced-power de- ployment properly seated adult full-power d...

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    In order for the ocs to operate as designed, it is important for the front passenger to be seated properly and properly wearing the seat belt. Properly seated passengers are: • sitting upright • facing forward • sitting in the center of the seat with their feet comfort- ably on or near the floor • s...

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    Warning! (continued) injury or death in a collision. Always wear your seat belt and sit properly, with the seat back in an upright position, your back against the seat back, sitting upright, facing forward, in the center of the seat, with your feet comfortably on or near the floor. Do not carry or h...

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    Not seated properly not seated properly 80 things to know before starting your vehicle.

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    Not seated properly not seated properly 2 things to know before starting your vehicle 81.

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    Warning! Placing an object on the floor under the front pas- senger seat may prevent the ocs from working properly, which may result in serious injury or death in a collision. Do not place any objects on the floor under the front passenger. The air bag warning light will turn on whenever the ocs is ...

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    Warning! Make sure that objects inside the flip ’n stow™ front passenger seat storage bin do not interfere with the latch before closing the seat. In addition, after closing the front passenger seat storage bin, make sure the front passenger seat cushion is pushed downward and fully latched to the b...

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    Warning! (continued) airbag deployment in case of a frontal collision. This could result in death or serious injury to the front passenger if the vehicle is involved in a collision. A modified vehicle may not comply with required federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) and/or canadian motor v...

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    The supplemental knee air bags. The supplemental knee air bag deploys down and around the knee blocker/ glove box surface allowing the air bags to inflate to the full size. The air bags fully inflate in about 15 to 20 milliseconds. Supplemental seat-mounted side air bag (sab) inflator units the supp...

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    Seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the sabic inflates. This especially applies to children. The sabic is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when it is inflated. Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of wheth...

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    • turn off the fuel pump heater. • turn off the hvac blower motor. • close the hvac circulation door. In order to reset the enhanced accident response system functions after an event, the ignition switch must be changed from ign on to ign off. If a deployment occurs the advanced front air bags are d...

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    Throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- structions for cleaning. Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de- ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the a...

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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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    • the air bag warning light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving. Note: if the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the occupant restraint controller (orc) may also be disabled. The air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly ch...

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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 per- sonal data (e.G., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law en- forcement, could combin...

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    Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable safety standards. You should also make sure that you can install it in the vehicle where you will use it. Note: • for additional information, refer to www.Seatcheck.Org or call 1–866–seatcheck. ...

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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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    Infants and child restraints safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat. Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carrie...

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    Remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed by the child seat. All children whose weight or height is above the forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat bel...

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    Warning! (continued) • when your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or latch anchor- ages, or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or accident, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal ...

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    5. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat belt. 6. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go around the child’s lap. Note: the lap portion of the seat belt should be low on the hips and as snug as possible. 7. Once the seat belt is long enough to fit ...

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    2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front of the vehicle seat – while they are still sitting all the way back? 3. Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s shoulder between their neck and arm? 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs and not their s...

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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 anchors only seat belt only latch – lower anchors + top tether anchor seat belt + top tether anchor rear-facing child restraint...

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    Lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) restraint system your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- age 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. The...

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    Latch positions for installing child restraints in this vehicle • lower anchorage symbol 2 anchorages per seat- ing position • top tether anchorage symbol 2 things to know before starting your vehicle 101.

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    What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child re- straint) for using the latch an- chorage system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg) use the latch anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and ...

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    Can two child restraints be at- tached using a common lower latch anchorage? No never “share” a latch anchorage with two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated latch lower anchor- ages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child...

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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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    Locating the latch anchorages in addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. 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 connector to attach to...

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    Options for installing two child seats using the latch anchorages in this vehicle: 1. Right and left outboard seating positions (1 and 3): install the child seats in the right and left outboard seating positions using lower anchorages a and b, and d and e. Do not use the center seat anchorage, c. If...

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    Warning! • use anchorages c and d to install a latch- compatible child restraint in the center seating position (2). Do not install a latch-compatible child restraint using anchorages b and c. This is not a latch-compatible position in your vehicle. • a child restraint installed in the center positi...

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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 connectors to the vehicle anchorages. 3. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for that seating position. For some second row seats, you may need to recli...

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    How to stow an unused alr seatbelt when using the latch attaching system to install a child restraint, stow all alr seat belts that are not being used by other occupants or being used to secure child restraints. An unused belt could injure a child if they play with it and accidentally lock the seatb...

  • Page 112

    Installing child restraints using the vehicle seat belt the seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a switchable automatic locking retractor (alr) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a l...

  • Page 113

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

  • Page 114

    Installing a child restraint with a switchable automatic locking retractor (alr) 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position. For some second row seats, you may need to recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved forward and r...

  • Page 115

    9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the seat belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the seat belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. In...

  • Page 116

    6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) in any direction. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. If the buckle ...

  • Page 117

    3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Warning! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible...

  • Page 118

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

  • Page 119

    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 vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be serious...

  • Page 120

    Warning! (continued) • if it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed. The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained ...

  • Page 121

    Not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Defroster check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel the air dir...

  • Page 122

    Warning! (continued) • always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob- jects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control. • if required, mounting posts must be properly in- stalled, if not equipp...

  • Page 123: Contents

    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 ▫ inside day/night mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 ▫ automatic dimming mirror — if equipped . . .128 ▫ outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 ▫ p...

  • Page 124

    ▫ front ventilated seats with uconnect® 8.4a/8.4an — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 ▫ head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 ▫ 60/40 split folding rear seat with fold-flat feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 䡵 driver memory seat — if...

  • Page 125

    ▫ interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 ▫ battery saver feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 䡵 windshield wipers and washers . . . . . .175 ▫ windshield wiper operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .176 ▫ intermittent wiper system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 ▫ wi...

  • Page 126

    ▫ to cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 ▫ to turn off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196 ▫ to resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196 ▫ to vary the speed setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 ▫ setting the following distance i...

  • Page 127

    ▫ enabling and disabling parksense® . . . . . . . .239 ▫ service the parksense® rear park assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240 ▫ cleaning the parksense® system . . . . . . . . . .241 ▫ parksense® system usage precautions. . . . . . .241 䡵 parksense® front and re...

  • Page 128

    ▫ before you begin programming homelink® . .288 ▫ programming a rolling code . . . . . . . . . . . . .288 ▫ programming a non-rolling code . . . . . . . . .290 ▫ canadian/gate operator programming . . . . . .292 ▫ using homelink® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293 ▫ security . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 129

    ▫ sky slider™ control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 ▫ opening the sky slider™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304 ▫ closing the sky slider™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304 ▫ anti-pinch protect feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304 ▫ wind buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 130

    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 wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting. The mirror head can be adjus...

  • Page 131

    Left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. Note: • the automatic dimming mirror feature is disabled when the vehicle is in reverse gear to improve re...

  • Page 132

    Assist call the rear view mirror contains an assist push button which automatically connects the vehicle occupants to one of several predefined locations for immediate sup- port: • roadside assistance – if you get a flat tire, or need a tow, just press the assist button and you’ll be con- nected to ...

  • Page 133

    4. You should be able to speak with the 9-1-1 operator through the vehicle audio system to determine if additional help is needed. Note: once a connection is made between the vehicle’s 9-1-1 call system and the 9-1-1 operator, the 9-1-1 opera- tor may be able to open a voice connection with the vehi...

  • Page 134

    Warning! (continued) • modifications to any part of the 9-1-1 call system could cause the air bag system to fail when you need it. You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to help protect you. 9-1-1 call system limitations vehicles sold in canada and mexico do not have 9-1-1 call syst...

  • Page 135

    Even if the 9-1-1 call system is fully functional, factors beyond chrysler group llc’s control may prevent or stop the 9-1-1 call system operation. These include, but are not limited to, the following factors: • the ignition key has been removed from the ignition and the delayed accessories mode is ...

  • Page 136

    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 mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and ...

  • Page 137

    Models with express window feature press and release the mirror select button marked l (left) or r (right) and then press one of the four arrow buttons to move the mirror in the direction the arrow is pointing. The selection will time out after 30 seconds of inactivity to guard against accidentally ...

  • Page 138

    Power folding mirrors — if equipped the switch for the power folding mirrors is located between the power mirror switches l (left) and r (right). 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. Note: if the...

  • Page 139

    Illuminated vanity mirrors — if equipped an illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on automati- cally. Closing the mirror cover will turn off the light. Sun visor “slide-on-rod” feature — if...

  • Page 140

    When the vehicle is started, the bsm warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is operational. The bsm system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or reverse and enters stand-by mode when the vehicle is in pa...

  • Page 141

    Beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the bsm warning light remaining illuminated the entire time the vehicle is in a forward gear. The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road contamination so that the bsm system can func...

  • Page 142

    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). Side monitoring rear monitor...

  • Page 143

    Overtaking traffic if you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed less than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h)...

  • Page 144

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

  • Page 145

    Warning! The blind spot monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The bsm (continued) warning! (continued) system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the bsm system, always check your vehicles m...

  • Page 146

    Rcp monitors the rear detection zones on both sides of the vehicle, for objects that are moving toward the side of the vehicle with a minimum speed of approximately 3 mph (5 km/h), to objects moving a maximum of approximately 20 mph (32 km/h), such as in parking lot situations. Note: in a parking lo...

  • Page 147

    Modes of operation modes of operation with uconnect® system — if equipped three selectable modes of operation are available in the uconnect® system screen (off, lights and lights + chime). Refer to “customer- programmable features — uconnect® 5.0/8.4 settings” in “understanding your instrument panel...

  • Page 148

    When the system is in rcp, the system shall respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is present. Whenever an audible alert is requested, the radio is also muted. Turn/hazard signal status is ignored; the rcp state always requests the chime. Blind spot alert off when the bsm...

  • Page 149

    Seats seats are a part of the occupant restraint system of the vehicle. Warning! • it is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • do not allow people to ride in any area of you...

  • Page 150

    Reclining the seatback forward or rearward the seatback can be reclined both forward and rearward. Push the seat recliner switch forward or rearward, the seatback will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached. Warning! Do not ride with the se...

  • Page 151

    Manual seats — if equipped manual front seat forward/rearward adjustment on models equipped with manual seats, the adjusting bar is located at the front of the seats, near the floor. While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have re...

  • Page 152

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

  • Page 153

    Manual seat height adjustment — if equipped the driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. Pull upward on the lever to raise the seat height or push downward on the lever to lower the seat height. Heated seats — if equipped on some model...

  • Page 154

    Front heated seats with uconnect® 5.0 — if equipped there are two heated seat switches that allow the driver and passenger to operate the seats independently. The controls for each heater are located in the uconnect® system screen. You can choose from high, low or off heat settings. Press the “clima...

  • Page 155

    System will automatically switch to lo-level after ap- proximately 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the display will change from hi to lo, indicating the change. The lo-level setting will turn off automati- cally after approximately 45 minutes. Front heated seats with uconnect® 8.4a...

  • Page 156

    System will automatically switch to lo-level after ap- proximately 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the display will change from hi to lo, indicating the change. The lo-level setting will turn off automati- cally after approximately 45 minutes. Vehicles equipped with remote start on...

  • Page 157

    Note: the engine must be running for the ventilated seats to operate. Vehicles equipped with remote start on models that are equipped with remote start, the driver’s ventilated seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start. Refer to “remote starting system — if equipped” in “things to know...

  • Page 158

    Active head restraints — front seats the front driver and passenger seats are equipped with active head restraints (ahr). In the event of a rear impact the ahrs will automatically extend forward minimizing the gap between the back of the occupants head and the ahr. The ahrs will automatically return...

  • Page 159

    Warning! Do not place items over the top of the active head restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable dvd players. These items may interfere with the operation of the active head restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death. Rear head restraints the rear ...

  • Page 160

    Note: prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to position the front seat to its mid-track position. Also, be sure that the front seats are fully upright and posi- tioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down easily. Warning! • it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo ar...

  • Page 161

    2. Fold the rear seatback completely forward. To raise the rear seat note: if interference from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position. Raise the seatback and lock it into place. Warning! Be certain that the seatbac...

  • Page 162

    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. Driver memory seat — if equipped this feature allows the driver to store up to two dif...

  • Page 163

    Programming the memory feature to create a new memory profile, perform the following: note: saving a new memory profile will erase an existing profile from memory. 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer- ences (i.E., seat, side mirror and radio station prese...

  • Page 164

    Note: • for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in park, but the vehicle must be in park to recall a memory profile. • for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the vehicle speed must be at 0 mph (0 km/h) to recall a memory profile...

  • Page 165

    3. Press and release the set button on the memory switch, then within five seconds press and release the button labeled 1 or 2 accordingly. “memory profile set” (1 or 2) will display in the evic, if equipped. 4. Press and release the lock button on the rke transmitter within 10 seconds. Note: your r...

  • Page 166

    To recall the memory setting for driver two, press memory button number 2 or the unlock button on the rke transmitter linked to memory position 2. A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the memory buttons (s, 1, or 2) during a recall. When a recall is cancelled, the driver seat will stop movin...

  • Page 167

    Note: the easy entry/exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The easy entry/exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through the uconnect® system screen. Refer to “customer- pro- grammable features — uconnect® access 8.4a/8.4an settings ” in “understanding your...

  • Page 168

    Caution! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi- mately 6 in (15 cm), and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged. Warning! Be sure the hood is fu...

  • Page 169

    Lights headlight switch the headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, auto- matic headlights — if equipped, instrument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights and fog lights — if e...

  • Page 170

    Automatic headlights — if equipped this system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the third detent for automatic headlight operation. When the system is on, the headlight time delay feature i...

  • Page 171

    If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will turn off in the normal manner. Note: • the lights must be turned off within 45 seconds of placing the ignition in the off position to activate this feature. • the headlight delay time is programmable using the uconnect® system, refer to “...

  • Page 172

    Daytime running lights (drl) the led daytime running lights will come on when- ever the ignition is placed in the run position, the headlights are off, the transmission is moved out of “park” position, and the parking brake is off. The head- light switch must be used for normal nighttime driving. No...

  • Page 173

    An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on. Note: the fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on. However, selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights. Multifunction lever the multifunction lever contr...

  • Page 174

    Note: • if either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective. • a “turn signal on” message will appear in the evic (if...

  • Page 175

    Switch on either side of the console. To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. These lights also turn on when a door is opened, or when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter is pressed, or when the dimmer control is turned completely up- ward to the second de...

  • Page 176

    With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the instrument panel dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders — if equipped. Ambient light control — if equipped rotate the ambient dimmer control upward or down- ward to increase or de...

  • Page 177

    Dome light position rotate the instrument panel dimmer control completely upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior lights will remain on when the instrument panel dimmer control is in this position. Interior light defeat (off) rotate the instrument panel dimmer contro...

  • Page 178

    Windshield wiper operation rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper operation. Caution! Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades fro...

  • Page 179

    Caution! (continued) turned off, and the blades cannot return to the “park” position, damage to the wiper motor may occur. Intermittent wiper system use one of the four intermittent wiper settings when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable delay between cycles, desirable. At...

  • Page 180

    Windshield washer operation to use the washer, pull the lever rearward toward you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent inter...

  • Page 181

    Warning! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use. Mist use the mist...

  • Page 182

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

  • Page 183

    • transmission in neutral position — when the ignition is on, and the automatic transmission is in the neutral position, the rain sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), or the shift lever is moved out of the neutral position. Re...

  • Page 184

    To unlock the steering column, push the control handle downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as de- sired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering col...

  • Page 185

    Note: the engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate. Vehicles equipped with remote start on models that are equipped with remote start, the heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on during a remote start. Refer to “remote starting system — if equipped” in “things to kn...

  • Page 186

    Heated steering wheel with uconnect® 8.4 — if equipped the steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering wheel has only one temperature setting. Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on it will operate for up to 80 minutes before a...

  • Page 187

    Vehicles equipped with remote start on models that are equipped with remote start, the heated steering 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. Warning! • person...

  • Page 188

    Note: in order to ensure proper operation, the elec- tronic speed control system has been designed to shut down if multiple speed control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the electronic speed control system can be reactivated by pushing the electronic speed control on/off but...

  • Page 189

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

  • Page 190

    The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of u.S. (mph) or metric (km/h) units: u.S. Speed (mph) • pressing the set + button once will result in a 1 mph increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph. • if the button is continually pressed, the set...

  • Page 191

    • if the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established. To accelerate for passing press the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. Using...

  • Page 192

    Acc will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant need to reset your cruise control. Acc utilizes a radar sensor and a forward facing camera designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you. Note: • if the sensor does not detect a vehicl...

  • Page 193

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

  • Page 194

    Note: normal (fixed speed) cruise control will not react to preceding vehicles. Always be aware of the mode selected. You can change the mode by using the cruise control buttons. The two control modes function differently. Always confirm which mode is selected. Adaptive cruise control (acc) operatio...

  • Page 195

    Note: any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the adaptive cruise control. Activating adaptive cruise control (acc) you can only engage acc if the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h). The minimum set speed for the acc system is 20 mph (32 km/...

  • Page 196

    To turn the system off, push and release the adaptive cruise control (acc) on/off button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the evic will display “adaptive cruise control (acc) off.” warning! Leaving the adaptive cruise control (acc) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could a...

  • Page 197

    Warning! (continued) 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 the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the set + button or the set - button and release. The evic will display the set speed. If the sys...

  • Page 198

    • the electronic stability control/traction control sys- tem (esc/tcs) activates. • the vehicle parking brake is applied. • driver seatbelt is unbuckled at low speeds. • driver door is opened at low speeds. • a trailer sway control (tsc) event occurs. • the driver switches esc to full-off mode. To t...

  • Page 199

    Warning! The resume function should only be used if traffic and road conditions permit. Resuming a set speed that is too high or too low for prevailing traffic and road conditions could cause the vehicle to accelerate or decelerate too sharply for safe operation. Failure to follow these warnings can...

  • Page 200

    • if the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to increase in 10 km/h increments until the button is released. The increase in set speed is reflected in the evic display. To decrease speed while acc is set, the set speed can be decreased by pressing the set - button. The speed d...

  • Page 201

    • the acc system decelerates the vehicle to a full stop when following a target vehicle. If an acc host vehicle follows a target vehicle to a standstill, after two seconds the driver will either have to press the res (resume) button, or apply the accelerator pedal to reengage the acc to the existing...

  • Page 202

    Distance setting 3 bars (long) distance setting 2 bars (medium) 200 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 203

    To increase the distance setting, press the distance set- ting — increase button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting increases by one bar (longer). To decrease the distance setting, press the distance setting — decrease button and release. Each time the button is press...

  • Page 204

    • the system disengages. (refer to the information on acc activation). The maximum braking applied by acc is limited; how- ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if necessary. Note: the brake lights will illuminate whenever the acc system applies the brakes. A proximity warning will ...

  • Page 205

    Overtake aid when driving with acc engaged and following a target vehicle, the system will provide an additional accelera- tion to assist in passing vehicles in front. This additional acceleration is triggered when the driver utilizes the left turn signal. In locations with left hand drive traffic, ...

  • Page 206

    The parking brake will be activated, and the acc system will be cancelled. Warning! When the acc system is resumed, the driver must ensure that there are no pedestrians, vehicles or objects in the path of the vehicle. Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision and death or serious pe...

  • Page 207

    • driver override • system off • acc proximity warning • acc unavailable warning • the evic will return to the last display selected after five seconds of no acc display activity display warnings and maintenance “wipe front radar sensor in front of vehicle” warning the “acc/fcw unavailable wipe fron...

  • Page 208

    If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of an obstruction. The sensor is located in the center of the vehicle behind the lower grille. To keep the acc system operating properly, it is impor- tant to note the following maintenan...

  • Page 209

    • installing a snow plow, front-end protector, an after- market grille or modifying the grille is not recom- mended. Doing so may block the sensor and inhibit acc/fcw operation. “clean front windshield” warning the “acc/fcw limited functionality clean front windshield” warning will display and also ...

  • Page 210

    Service acc/fcw warning if the system turns off, and the evic displays “acc/ fcw unavailable service required”or “cruise/fcw unavailable service required”, there may be an internal system fault or a temporary malfunction that limits acc functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable under nor...

  • Page 211

    Turns and bends when driving on a curve with acc engaged, the system may decrease the vehicle speed and acceleration for stability reasons, with no target vehicle detected. Once the vehicle is out of the curve the system will resume your original set speed. This is a part of normal acc system functi...

  • Page 212

    Using acc on hills when driving on hills, acc may not detect a vehicle in your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions, and the steepness of the hills, acc perfor- mance may be limited. Lane changing acc may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you ...

  • Page 213

    Narrow vehicles some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane. There may not be sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead. Lane changing example narrow vehicle example 3 understanding the features of ...

  • Page 214

    Stationary objects and vehicles acc does not react to stationary objects and stationary vehicles. For example, acc will not react in situations where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and the vehicle ahead is stopped in your lane. Always be attentive and ready to apply the brakes if nece...

  • Page 215

    Which turns the acc and the normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control off. Pressing of the normal (fixed speed) electronic speed con- trol on/off button will result in turning on (chang- ing to) the normal (fixed speed) electronic speed con- trol mode. Warning! In the normal (fixed speed) electr...

  • Page 216

    The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of u.S. (mph) or metric (km/h) units: u.S. Speed (mph) • pressing the set + button once will result in a 1 mph increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph. • if the button is continually pressed, the set...

  • Page 217

    • if the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to decrease in 5 mph increments until the button is released. The decrease in set speed is re- flected in the evic display. Metric speed (km/h) • pressing the set - button once will result in a 1 km/h decrease in set speed. Each sub...

  • Page 218

    To resume speed to resume a previously set speed, push the res button and release. Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph (32 km/h). To turn off the system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if: • the normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control on/off button is pressed. • the ig...

  • Page 219

    Note: fcw monitors the information from the forward looking sensors as well as the electronic brake controller (ebc), to calculate the probability of a forward collision. When the system determines that a forward collision is probable, the driver will be provided with audible and visual warnings and...

  • Page 220

    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 based on the course prediction. This is expected and is a part of normal fcw activation and functionality. • it is unsafe to test the fc...

  • Page 221

    To turn the fcw system off, press the forward collision button once to turn the system off (led turns on). To turn the fcw system back on, press the forward collision button again to turn the system on (led turns off). • changing the fcw status to “off” prevents the system from warning you of a poss...

  • Page 222

    Changing fcw and active braking status to change the fcw sensitivity and active braking settings with uconnect® 8.4/8.4a system screen — if equipped follow these steps to set the fcw sensitivity and active braking: 1. Touch the “controls” soft-key located on the bottom of the uconnect® display. 2. T...

  • Page 223

    The default status of fcw is the “far” setting and the active braking is the “on” setting, this allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away and it applies limited braking. This gives you the most reaction time to avoid a possible c...

  • Page 224

    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 normal conditions, have the system checked by an authori...

  • Page 225

    Note: when operating conditions have been met, the lanesense system will monitor if the driver’s hands are on the steering wheel and provides an audible warning to the driver when the driver’s hands are not detected on the steering wheel. The system will cancel if the driver does not return their ha...

  • Page 226

    To turn the lanesense system off, press the lanesense button once to turn the system off (led turns on). Note: the lanesense system will retain the last system state on or off from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is changed to the on/run position. Lanesense warning message the lanesense sy...

  • Page 227

    Left lane departure — only left lane detected • when the lanesense system is on, the lanesense indicator is solid white when only the left lane mark- ing has been detected and the system is ready to provide visual warnings in the evic if an uninten- tional lane departure occurs. • when the lanesense...

  • Page 228

    Note: the lanesense system operates with the similar behavior for a right lane departure when only the right lane marking has been detected. Left lane departure — both lanes detected • when the lanesense system is on, the lane lines turn from gray to white to indicate that both of the lane markings ...

  • Page 229

    • for example: if approaching the left side of the lane the steering wheel will turn to the right. • when the lanesense system senses the lane has been approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left thick lane line flashes from white to gray, the left thin line remains solid white and the...

  • Page 230

    Note: the lanesense system operates with the similar behavior for a right lane departure. 7.0 evic screen — if equipped when the lanesense system is on; the lane lines are gray when both of the lane boundaries have not been detected and the lanesense indicator is solid white. Lane approached (flashi...

  • Page 231

    Left lane departure — only left lane detected • when the lanesense system is on, the lanesense indicator is solid white when only the left lane mark- ing has been detected and the system is ready to provide visual warnings in the evic if an uninten- tional lane departure occurs. • when the lanesense...

  • Page 232

    Left lane departure — both lanes detected • when the lanesense system is on, the lane lines turn from gray to white to indicate that both of the lane markings have been detected. The lanesense indicator is solid green when both lane markings have been detected and the system is “armed” to provide vi...

  • Page 233

    • for example: if approaching the left side of the lane the steering wheel will turn to the right. • when the lanesense system senses the lane has been approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left thick lane line flashes yellow (on/off) and the left thin line remains solid yellow. The l...

  • Page 234

    Note: the lanesense system operates with the similar behavior for a right lane departure. Changing lanesense status the lanesense system settings can be configured through the uconnect® system screen. Follow these steps to change the lanesense settings: 1. Touch the “controls” soft-key located on th...

  • Page 235

    Note: • when enabled the system operates above 37 mph (60 km/h) and below 112 mph (180 km/h). • use of the turn signal suppresses the warnings. • the system will not apply torque to the steering wheel whenever a safety system engages. (anti-lock brakes, traction control system, electronic stability ...

  • Page 236

    Parksense® sensors the four parksense® sensors, located in the rear fascia/ bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect obstacles from approximately 12 in (30 cm) up to 79 in (200 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal dire...

  • Page 237

    If an obstacle is detected in the center rear region, the display will show a single solid arc in the center rear region and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the sound tone will cha...

  • Page 238

    Slow tone/solid arc slow tone/solid arc 236 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 239

    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 opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: fast tone/flashing arc continuous tone/flashing arc 3 understanding the features of you...

  • Page 240

    Warning alerts rear dis- tance (in/cm) greater than 79 in (200 cm) 79-59 in (200-150 cm) 59-47 in (150-120 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) arcs — left none none none none none 2nd flash- ing 1st flashing arcs — center none 6th solid 5th soli...

  • Page 241

    Note: parksense® will reduce the volume of the radio, if on, when the system is sounding an audio tone. Enabling and disabling parksense® parksense® can be enabled and disabled with the parksense® switch, located on the switch panel below the uconnect® display. When the parksense® switch is pressed ...

  • Page 242

    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 service. The parksense® switch led will be off when the system is enabled. If the parksense® sw...

  • Page 243

    Cleaning the parksense® system clean the parksense® sensors with water, car wash soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you could dam- age the sensors. Parksense® system usage precautions note: • ensure that the rear bumper is free of s...

  • Page 244

    System misinterpreting a close object as a sensor problem, causing the “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 revers...

  • Page 245

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

  • Page 246

    • the automatic braking function may only be applied if the vehicle deceleration is not enough to avoid collid- ing with a detected obstacle. • the automatic braking function may not be applied fast enough for obstacles that move toward the rear of the vehicle from the left and/or right sides. • the...

  • Page 247

    Parksense® can be active only when the shift lever is in reverse or drive (non-reverse for manual trans- mission). If parksense® is enabled at one of these shift lever positions, the system will remain active until the vehicle speed is increased to approximately 7 mph (11 km/h) or above. When in rev...

  • Page 248

    The parksense® warning screen is located within the electronic vehicle information center (evic). It provides visual warnings to indicate the distance between the rear fascia/bumper and/or front fascia/bumper and the de- tected obstacle. Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)/setting...

  • Page 249

    Single 1/2 second tone/solid arc slow tone/solid arc 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 247.

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    Slow tone/solid arc fast tone/flashing arc 248 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 251

    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 opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: fast tone/flashing arc continuous tone/flashing arc 3 understanding the features of you...

  • Page 252

    Warning alerts rear dis- tance (in/cm) greater than 79 in (200 cm) 79-59 in (200-150 cm) 59-47 in (150-120 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) arcs — left none none none none none 2nd flash- ing 1st flashing arcs — center none 6th solid 5th soli...

  • Page 253

    Note: parksense® will reduce the volume of the radio, if on, when the system is sounding an audio tone. Front park assist when the vehicle is in drive or non-reverse for manual transmission, the parksense® warning screen will be displayed when an obstacle is detected. The system will indicate a dete...

  • Page 254

    No tone/flashing arc fast tone/flashing arc 252 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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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 opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: continuous tone/flashing arc 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 253.

  • Page 256

    Warning alerts 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) arcs — left none none none 2nd flashing 1st flashing arcs — center none 4th solid 3rd flashing 2nd flashing 1st flashing arcs — right none none non...

  • Page 257

    If the uconnect® system is equipped, chime volume settings will not be accessible from the evic. The chime volume settings include low, medium, and high. The factory default volume setting is medium. Parksense® will retain its last known configuration state through ignition cycles. Enabling and disa...

  • Page 258

    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 service. The parksense® switch led will be off when the system is enabled. If the parksense® sw...

  • Page 259

    If ⬙ parksense unavailable wipe rear sensors ⬙ or ⬙ parksense unavailable wipe front sen- sors ⬙ appears in the electronic vehicle information center (evic) make sure the outer surface and the underside of the rear fascia/bumper and/or front fascia/ bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt ...

  • Page 260

    • parksense®, when on, will reduce the volume of the radio when it is sounding a tone. • clean the parksense® sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris. Failure to do so can result in the system not workin...

  • Page 261

    Caution! (continued) • the vehicle must be driven slowly when using parksense® in order to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is detected. It is recommended that the driver looks over his/her shoulder when using parksense®. Warning! • drivers must be careful when backing up even when using par...

  • Page 262

    Providing audible/visual instructions, and controlling the steering wheel. The parksense® active park assist system is defined as “semi-automatic” since the driver maintains control of the accelerator, shift lever and brakes. Depending on the driver’s parking maneuver selection, the parksense® activ...

  • Page 263

    To enable the parksense® active park assist system, press the parksense® active park assist switch once (led turns on). To disable the parksense® active park assist system, press the parksense® active park assist switch again (led turns off). The parksense® active park assist system will turn off au...

  • Page 264

    • the parksense® active park assist system will allow a maximum of six shifts between drive (automatic transmission) or forward gear (manual transmission) and reverse. If the maneuver cannot be completed within six shifts, the system will cancel and the evic will instruct the driver to complete the ...

  • Page 265

    Parallel parking space assistance operation/ display when the parksense® active park assist system is enabled the “active parksense searching - press ok for perpendicular park” message will appear in the evic display. You may switch to perpendicular parking if you desire. Push the ok button on the l...

  • Page 266

    When an available parking space has been found, and the vehicle is not in position, you will be instructed to move forward to position the vehicle for a parallel parking sequence. Once the vehicle is in position, you will be instructed to stop the vehicle’s movement and remove your hands from the st...

  • Page 267

    Once the vehicle is at a standstill with your hands removed from the steering wheel, you will be instructed to place the shift lever into the reverse position. When the driver places the shift lever into the reverse position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for steering to complete. Space...

  • Page 268

    The system will then instruct the driver to check their surroundings and move backward. Note: • it is the drivers responsibility to use the brake and accelerator during the semi-automatic parking maneuver. Check surroundings — wait for steering to complete check surroundings — move backward 266 unde...

  • Page 269

    • when the system instructs the driver to remove their hands from the steering wheel, the driver should check their surroundings and begin to back up slowly. • the parksense® active park assist system will allow a maximum of six shifts between drive (automatic transmission) or forward gear (manual t...

  • Page 270

    Note: it is the drivers responsibility to use the brake and stop the vehicle. The driver should check their surroundings and be prepared to stop the vehicle either when instructed to, or when driver intervention is re- quired. Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver will be instruc...

  • Page 271

    The system will then instruct the driver to check their surroundings and move forward. When the vehicle has reached the end of its forward movement, the system will instruct the driver to check their surroundings and stop the vehicle’s movement. Check surroundings — wait for steering to complete che...

  • Page 272

    Note: it is the drivers responsibility to use the brake and stop the vehicle. The driver should check their surroundings and be prepared to stop the vehicle either when instructed to, or when driver intervention is re- quired. Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver will be instruc...

  • Page 273

    When the driver places the shift lever into the reverse position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for steering to complete. The system will then instruct the driver to check their surroundings and move backward. Check surroundings — wait for steering to complete check surroundings — move ...

  • Page 274

    Your vehicle is now in the parallel park position. When the maneuver is complete, the driver will be instructed to check the vehicle’s parking position. If the driver is satisfied with the vehicle position, they should shift to park. The ⬙ active parksense complete - check parking position ⬙ message...

  • Page 275

    Note: • when searching for a parking space, use the turn signal indicator to select which side of the vehicle you want to perform the parking maneuver. The parksense® active park assist system will automati- cally search for a parking space on the passenger’s side of the vehicle if the turn signal i...

  • Page 276

    • when seeking for a parking space, the driver should drive as parallel or perpendicular (depending on the type of maneuver) to other vehicles as possible. • the feature will only indicate the last detected parking space (example: if passing multiple available parking spaces, the system will only in...

  • Page 277

    Once the vehicle is at a standstill with your hands removed from the steering wheel, you will be instructed to place the shift lever into the reverse position. When the driver places the shift lever into the reverse position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for steering to complete. Space...

  • Page 278

    The system will then instruct the driver to check their surroundings and move backward. Note: • it is the drivers responsibility to use the brake and accelerator during the semi-automatic parking maneu- ver. Check surroundings — wait for steering to complete check surroundings — move backward 276 un...

  • Page 279

    • when the system instructs the driver to remove their hands from the steering wheel, the driver should check their surroundings and begin to back up slowly. • the parksense® active park assist system will allow a maximum of six shifts between drive (automatic transmission) or forward gear (manual t...

  • Page 280

    Note: it is the drivers responsibility to use the brake and stop the vehicle. The driver should check their surroundings and be prepared to stop the vehicle either when instructed to, or when driver intervention is re- quired. Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver will be instruc...

  • Page 281

    The system will then instruct the driver to check their surroundings and move forward. When the vehicle has reached the end of its forward movement, the system will instruct the driver to check their surroundings and stop the vehicle’s movement. Check surroundings — wait for steering to complete che...

  • Page 282

    Note: it is the drivers responsibility to use the brake and stop the vehicle. The driver should check their surroundings and be prepared to stop the vehicle either when instructed to, or when driver intervention is re- quired. Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver will be instruc...

  • Page 283

    When the driver places the shift lever into the reverse position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for steering to complete. The system will then instruct the driver to check their surroundings and move backward. Check surroundings — wait for steering to complete check surroundings — move ...

  • Page 284

    Your vehicle is now in the perpendicular park position. When the maneuver is complete, the driver will be in- structed to check the vehicle’s parking position. If the driver is satisfied with the vehicle position, they should shift to park. The ⬙ active parksense complete - check parking position ⬙ ...

  • Page 285

    Warning! • drivers must be careful when performing parallel or perpendicular parking maneuvers even when using the parksense® active park assist system. Always check carefully behind and in front of your vehicle, look behind and in front of you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other v...

  • Page 286

    Parkview® rear back up camera — if equipped your vehicle may be equipped with the parkview® rear back up camera that allows you to see an on-screen image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into reverse. The image will be displayed in the touchscreen display alon...

  • Page 287

    The following table shows the approximate distances for each zone: zone distance to the rear of the vehicle red 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm) yellow 1 ft - 3 ft (30 cm - 1 m) green 3 ft or greater (1 m or greater) warning! Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the parkview® rear back up cam...

  • Page 288

    Caution! (continued) • to avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be driven slowly when using parkview® to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen. It is recom- mended that the driver look frequently over his/her shoulder when using parkview®. Note: if snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substanc...

  • Page 289

    Garage door opener — if equipped homelink® replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The homelink® unit operates off your vehicle’s battery. The homelink® buttons that are locat...

  • Page 290

    Before you begin programming homelink® be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the d...

  • Page 291

    1. Cycle the ignition to the on/run position. 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the homelink® button you wish to pro- gram while keeping the homelink® indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the homelink® button you want to program and the hand...

  • Page 292

    Firmly press and release the “learn” or “train- ing” button. On some garage door openers/devices there may be a light that blinks when the garage door opener/device is in the learn/train mode. Note: you have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the learn button has been pressed. 6. Re...

  • Page 293

    2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the homelink® button you wish to pro- gram while keeping the homelink® indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the homelink® button you want to program and the hand-held trans- mitter button. 4. Continue to hol...

  • Page 294

    Canadian/gate operator programming for programming transmitters in canada/united states that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after several seconds of transmission. Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig- nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans- mission ...

  • Page 295

    If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for programming, plug it back in at this time. Reprogramming a single homelink® button to reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Cycle the ignition to the on/run position. 2. Press and hold the desired homelink® but...

  • Page 296

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

  • Page 297

    Warning! (continued) use a garage door opener without these safety fea- tures. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the internet at www.Homelink.Com for safety information or assistance. General information this device complies with fcc rules part 15 and industry canada rss-210. Operation is subject...

  • Page 298

    The power shade switch is located to the right between the sun visors on the overhead console. Power sunroof switch power shade switch 296 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 299

    Warning! • never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. Do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with keyless enter-n-go™ in the acc or on/run mode. Occupants, part...

  • Page 300

    And automatically stop. This is called “express open”. During express open operation, any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof. Opening sunroof — manual mode a comfort stop position is a programmed automatic stop for the sunroof open position. The comfort stop position has been optim...

  • Page 301

    Sunroof position. During express vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. Note: if the sunshade is in the closed position when the vent switch is pressed, the sunshade will automatically cycle to the halfway open position prior to the sunroof opening to the vent position. Op...

  • Page 302

    Note: if the sunroof is open, the shade will close to the half-open position. Pressing the shade close button again will automatically close both the sunroof and shade completely. Closing power shade — manual mode to close the shade, press and hold the switch in the forward position. Any release of ...

  • Page 303

    Ignition off operation for vehicles not equipped with the electronic vehicle information center (evic) the power sunroof switch will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the lock position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. For vehicles equipped with t...

  • Page 304

    Caution! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the sky slider™ vehicle contents, and the vehicle interior: • never attempt to open or close the sky slider™ when it is frozen. Wait until the sky slider™ is thawed before operating. • opening the sky slider™ when damp, wet, or dirty can ...

  • Page 305

    Warning! (continued) • before operating the sky slider™ make sure that no moving parts of the sky slider™ can injure any person. • never place any extremities (hands, feet, etc.) near the sky slider™ components or the roof area while operating the sky slider™. • if potential danger exists while open...

  • Page 306

    Opening the sky slider™ using automatic mode press the switch rearward and release it within one-half second and the sky slider™ will open from the front and move automatically toward the rear of the vehicle. Note: • during operation, any movement of the sky slider™ switch will stop the sky slider™ ...

  • Page 307

    Warning! There is no anti-pinch protection when the sky slider™ is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the sky slider™ before closing. Wind buffeting wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibi...

  • Page 308

    Note: • all accessories connected to the “battery” powered outlets should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge. • to ensure proper cigar lighter operation, a mopar® knob and element must be used. Caution! Power outlets are designed for acce...

  • Page 309

    Note: the rear power outlet can be switched to “bat- tery” powered all the time by switching the rear power outlet fuse in the fuse panel. Rear power outlet rear power outlet fuse 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 307.

  • Page 310

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

  • Page 311

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

  • Page 312

    150 watts. Certain high-end video games, such as play- station3 and xbox360 will exceed this power limit, as will most power tools. To turn on the power inverter outlet, simply plug in the device. The outlet automatically turns off when the device is unplugged. The power inverter is designed with bu...

  • Page 313

    Wireless charging pad — if equipped your vehicle may be equipped with a wireless charging pad located inside the upper portion of the center con- sole. This charging pad is designed to wirelessly charge your qi enabled mobile phone. Qi is a standard that uses magnetic induction to transfer power to ...

  • Page 314

    Wireless charging pad operation to use the wireless charging pad, the coil in your mobile phone needs to align with the coil in the charging pad, which is located directly under the qi logo. Since each mobile phone’s coil location is different, you may need a few attempts to locate the correct spot ...

  • Page 315

    4. Adjust the wireless charging pad mobile phone cradle to hold the mobile phone in position. The cradle moves by pushing down on the finger tabs and adjusting the cradle in or out. Note: the initial adjustment will only need to be done once as long as only one mobile phone is used. If a different m...

  • Page 316

    Warning! Do not place metal object(s) between the mobile phone and wireless charging pad. Metal object(s) such as coins, rings or keys will become very hot. If metal object(s) become lodged between the mobile phone and wireless charging pad, carefully remove the mobile phone and allow the metal obje...

  • Page 317

    Storage glove compartment the glove compartment is located on the passengers side of the instrument panel. Pull outward on the latch to open the glove compartment. There is also an additional storage bin located above the instrument panel in the center of the dash. Rear cupholders glove compartment ...

  • Page 318

    Console storage compartment some vehicles may be equipped with a wireless charging pad located in the upper portion of the center console. Refer to wireless charging pad-if equipped in this section for more information. To open, pull up on the latch and lift the cover. The center console has a stora...

  • Page 319

    Warning! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision. Cargo area features cargo load floor the cargo load floor system has a load capacity of 400 lbs (181 kg). To provide addition...

  • Page 320

    Cargo tie-down hooks and loops the tie-downs located on the cargo area floor should be used to secure loads safely when the vehicle is moving. Cargo tie-down loops are located on the trim panels. Warning! • cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or accid...

  • Page 321

    Warning! (continued) • do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback. This could impair visibility or be- come a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or accident. Retractable cargo area cover — if equipped note: the purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It wi...

  • Page 322

    The cover rolls away neatly inside its housing when not in use. You can also remove the cover from the vehicle to make more room in the cargo area. To install the cover, position it in the vehicle so that the flat side of the housing faces upward. Then, insert the right spring-loaded post (located o...

  • Page 323

    Rear window features rear window wiper/washer the rear wiper/washer controls are located on the wind- shield wiper/washer lever on the right side of the steering column. The rear wiper/washer is operated by rotating a switch, located at the middle of the lever. Rotate the center portion of the lever...

  • Page 324

    And operate for several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent inter- val previously selected. If the lever is pushed while the wiper is in the off position, the wiper will operate for several wipe cycles, then turn off. Note: as a protective measure, th...

  • Page 325

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

  • Page 326

    Caution! • to avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity. Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as pos- sible and secure the load appropriately. • long loads, which extend over the windshield, such as wood panels or surfboards, should be secured to...

  • Page 327: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . .327 䡵 instrument cluster — base . . . . . . . . . .328 䡵 instrument cluster — premium . . . . . .329 䡵 instrument cluster descriptions . . . . .330 䡵 electronic vehicle information center (evic) . . . . . . ....

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    䡵 ipod®/usb/mp3 control — if equipped . . .393 䡵 steering wheel audio controls — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .394 ▫ radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .395 ▫ cd player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .395 䡵 cd/dvd disc ma...

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    Instrument panel features 1 — air demister outlet 5 — instrument cluster 9 — passenger air bag 13 — stop/start ignition button 2 — air outlet 6 — electronic speed control 10 — glove compartment 14 — trunk release button 3 — electronic vehicle informa- tion center (evic) controls 7 — storage compartm...

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    Instrument cluster — base 328 understanding your instrument panel.

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    Instrument cluster — premium 4 understanding your instrument panel 329.

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    Instrument cluster descriptions 1. Tachometer indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm x 1000). 2. High beam indicator indicates that headlights are on high beam. 3. Front fog light indicator — if equipped this indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. 4. Park/head...

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    When the appropriate conditions exist, this display shows the electronic vehicle information center (evic) messages. Refer to “electronic vehicle information center”. 6. Brake warning light this light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the...

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    Warning! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately. Vehicles equipped with the anti-lock brake system (abs), are also equipped with el...

  • Page 335

    If the abs light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the abs light does not turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the on/run position, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. 8. Electronic stability control ...

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    9. Electronic stability control (esc) off indicator light — if equipped this light indicates the electronic stability con- trol (esc) is off. 10. Speedometer indicates vehicle speed. 11. Seat belt reminder light when the ignition switch is first turned to the on/run position, this light will turn on...

  • Page 337

    As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- nates, you should stop and c...

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    Caution! The tpms has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. Tpms pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera- tion or sensor damage may result when using re- placement equipment that is not of the same size, t...

  • Page 339

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

  • Page 340

    17. Malfunction indicator light (mil) the malfunction indicator light (mil) is part of an onboard diagnostic system called obd ii that monitors engine and automatic transmission con- trol systems. The light will illuminate when the key is in the on/run position before engine start. If the bulb does ...

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    18. Vehicle security light this light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 – seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming. The light will flash at a slower speed continuously after the alarm is set. The security light will also come on for about three seconds when the ignition is first turne...

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    This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The evic consists of the following: • main gauge • mph to km/h • vehicle info • terrain – if equipped • performance – if equipped • driver assist • fuel economy info • trip...

  • Page 343

    • up arrow button press and release the up arrow button to scroll upward through the main menu and sub- menus (main gauge, mph/km/h, vehicle info, terrain, driver assist, fuel economy, trip a, trip b, audio, stored messages, screen set up). • down arrow button press and release the down arrow button...

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    • ok button press the ok button to access/select the information screens or sub-menu screens of a main menu item. Press and hold the ok arrow button for one second to reset displayed/selected features that can be reset. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) displays — 3.5” display the evic di...

  • Page 345

    2. Brake warning light this light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system ...

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    Warning! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately. Vehicles equipped with the anti-lock brake system (abs), are also equipped with el...

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    4. Main display area 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 warn- ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall into sev...

  • Page 348

    5. Lane departure warning (ldw) — if equipped the lane departure warning (ldw) system provides the driver with visual and steering torque warnings when the vehicle starts to drift out of its lane unintentionally without the use of a turn signal. • when the ldw system is on and ready the lane lines a...

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    9. Reconfigurable telltale display • transmission temperature warning light this light indicates that there is excessive trans- mission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. It may also occur when operating the vehicle in a high torque converter slip condition,...

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    • adaptive cruise control (acc) malfunction this light will turn on when a acc is not operating and needs service. For further infor- mation, refer to “adaptive cruise control (acc)” in “understanding the features of your vehicle”. • lanesense service — if equipped this telltale will turn on to indi...

  • Page 351

    • selec speed control indicator — if equipped the symbol illuminates and is active only in 4wd low range when either the hdc switch on the instrument panel is selected or rock mode for selec-terrain is selected. If the t-case is not in 4wd low range, the following message is displayed “selec-speed u...

  • Page 352

    Note: • even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under these conditions there will be a substantial increase in steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during parking maneuvers. • if the condition persists, see your a...

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    If jump starting is required, refer to “jump starting procedures” in “what to do in emergencies”. • 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...

  • Page 354

    14. 4wd low indicator light — if equipped this light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive low mode. The front and rear drive- shafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Low range provides a greater gear reduction ra...

  • Page 355

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

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    • when the ldw system is on and ready the lane lines and ldw indicator are the color gray. • when the ldw system is armed, the lane lines change to white and the ldw indicator changes to green. • when the ldw system senses a lane cross situation, the approaching lane line and the ldw indicator chang...

  • Page 357

    The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the brake warning light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a...

  • Page 358

    The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the on/run posi- tion. Note: this light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. 5. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) the main display area will...

  • Page 359

    • five second unstored messages when the appropriate conditions occur, this type of message takes control of the main display area for five seconds and then returns to the previous screen. An example of this message type is “automatic high beams on”. 6. Manual speed assist (msa) speed warning tellta...

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    • selec speed control indicator — if equipped the symbol illuminates and is active only in 4wd low range when either the hdc switch on the instrument panel is selected or rock mode for selec-terrain is selected. If the t-case is not in 4wd low range, the following message is displayed “selec-speed u...

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    12. Amber reconfigurable telltale display • transmission temperature warning light this light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. It may also occur when operating the vehicle in a high torque converter slip condi...

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    • low coolant level indicator this telltale will turn on to indicate the vehicle coolant level is low. • windshield washer fluid low indicator this telltale will turn on to indicate the windshield washer fluid is low. • 4wd low indicator light — if equipped this light alerts the driver that the vehi...

  • Page 363

    • loose fuel filler cap message indicator this telltale will turn on to indicate the fuel filler cap is loose. 13. Odometer display/fuel gauge/temperature gauge/ submenu area • the odometer display shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. U.S. Federal regulations require that upon trans...

  • Page 364

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

  • Page 365

    Return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. Refer to “if your engine overheats” in “what to do in emergencies” for more information. • power steering system over temperature — if equipped if the “power steering system over temp” message and a icon are displayed on the evi...

  • Page 366

    • oil pressure warning light this light indicates low engine oil pressure. The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns on....

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    If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required. You may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough id...

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    Reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the following proce- dure. 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 en...

  • Page 369

    • service power steering • cruise off • cruise ready • cruise set to xxx mph • cruise set to xxx km/h • tire pressure screen with low tire(s) “inflate tire to xx” • service tire pressure system • parking brake engaged • brake fluid low • service electronic braking system • engine temperature hot • b...

  • Page 370

    • remote start aborted hood open • remote start aborted tailgate open • remote start aborted time expired • remote start disabled start to reset • service airbag system • service airbag warning light • door open • doors open • tailgate open • gear not available • shift not allowed • shift to neutral...

  • Page 371

    Evic selectable menu items press and release the up or down arrow buttons until the desired selectable menu icon is highlighted in the evic. Digital speedometer press and release the up or down arrow button until the digital display icon is high- lighted in the evic. Press and release the right arro...

  • Page 372

    Tire pressure press and release the up or down arrow button until “tire pressure” is highlighted in the evic. Press and release the right arrow button and one of the following will be displayed: if tire pressure is ok for all tires a vehicle icon is displayed with tire pressure values in each corner...

  • Page 373

    Adaptive cruise control ready when acc is activated but the vehicle speed setting has not been selected, the display will read “adaptive cruise control ready.” press the set + or the set- button (located on the steering wheel) and the following will display in the evic: acc set when acc is set, the ...

  • Page 374

    Fuel economy press and release the up or down arrow button until the fuel economy icon is highlighted. • average fuel economy/miles per gallon (mpg or l/100 km with bargraph) • range to empty (rte) • current fuel economy (mpg or l/100 km) trip info press and release the up or down arrow button until...

  • Page 375

    Screen setup press and release the up or down arrow button until the screen setup display icon is highlighted in the evic. Press and release the ok button to enter the sub-menus. The screen setup feature allows you to change what information is displayed in the instrument cluster as well as the loca...

  • Page 376

    • time • range to empty (rte) • average mpg or l/100 km • current mpg or l/100 km • trip a • trip b restore to defaults (restores all settings to default settings) • cancel • okay center • none • compass • outside temp • time • range to empty • average mpg or l/100 km • current mpg or l/100 km • tri...

  • Page 377

    Uconnect® 5.0 soft-keys and hard-keys 1 — uconnect® soft-keys 2 — uconnect® hard-keys uconnect® 8.4 soft-keys and hard-keys 1 — uconnect® soft-keys 2 — uconnect® hard-keys 4 understanding your instrument panel 375.

  • Page 378

    Hard-keys hard-keys are located below the uconnect® system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, there is a scroll/enter control knob located on the right side of the climate controls in the center of the instrument panel. Turn the control knob to scroll through menus and change settin...

  • Page 379

    Release the preferred setting until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been se- lected. Once the setting is complete, either touch the back arrow soft-key or the back hard-key to return to the previous menu or touch the “x” soft-key to close out of the settings screen...

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    Soft-key, then touch the desired language soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the language, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • units when in this display, you may select to have the evic, odometer, and navigation system (if...

  • Page 381

    Clock after pressing the “clock” soft-key the following settings will be available: • sync time with gps when in this display, you may automatically have the radio set the time. To change the sync time setting, touch the “sync with gps time” soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the setting, s...

  • Page 382

    Safety/assistance after touching the “safety/assistance” soft-key the fol- lowing settings will be available: • forward collision warning (fcw) — if equipped the front collision warning (fcw) feature can be can be set to far, or set to near. The default status of fcw is the far setting. This means t...

  • Page 383

    Lane departures. The ldw sensitivity can be set to provide either an “early”, “medium” or “late” warning zone start point. For further information, refer to “lane departure warn- ing (ldw)” in “understanding the features of your vehicle”. • lane departure torque — if equipped when this feature is se...

  • Page 384

    Refer to “evic settings” or “uconnect® settings” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further in- formation. • parksense® rear park assist chime volume — if equipped rear park assist chime volume settings can be selected from the evic or uconnect® system (if equipped). The chime volume setti...

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    System is activated and will only show a visual alert in the outside mirrors. When lights & chime mode is activated, the blind spot monitor (bsm) will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as an audible alert when the turn signal is on. When off is selected, the blind spot monitor (bsm)...

  • Page 386

    Center line overlay indicates the center of the vehicle to assist with parking or aligning to a hitch/receiver. • fixed parkview® rear backup camera guide lines — if equipped when this feature is enabled, fixed (static) grid lines are overlaid on the rear backup camera image to illustrate the width ...

  • Page 387

    Engine is shut off. To change the headlights off delay setting, touch the “headlights off delay” soft-key, and choose either 0 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec or 90 seconds. A check-mark appears next to setting indicating that the setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previou...

  • Page 388

    • daytime running lights — if equipped when this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on whenever the engine is running. To make your selection, touch the daytime running lights soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting has been selected. Touch the ba...

  • Page 389

    • sound horn with lock when this feature is selected, the horn will sound when the door locks are activated. To make your selection, touch the “sound horn with lock” soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return ...

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    • passive entry this feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicles door(s) without having to press the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter lock or unlock buttons. To make your selection, touch the “passive entry” soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has ...

  • Page 391

    • auto-on driver heated/ventilated seat & steering wheel with vehicle start — if equipped when this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat and heated steering wheel will automatically turn on when temperatures are below 40° f (4.4° c). When tempera- tures are above 80° f (26.7° c) the driver v...

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    Compass settings after pushing the compass settings button on the touch- screen the following settings will be available. • variance compass variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the veh...

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    The compass by pushing the “on” button on the touch- screen and completing one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the cal indicator displayed in the evic turns off. The compass will now function normally. Audio after touching the “audio” soft-key th...

  • Page 394

    Phone/bluetooth® after touching the “phone/bluetooth®” soft-key the following settings will be available: • paired devices this feature shows which phones are paired to the phone/bluetooth® system. For further information, refer to the uconnect® supplement manual. Radio setup — if equipped after tou...

  • Page 395

    Clear personal data after touching the “clear personal data settings” soft- key the following settings will be available: • clear personal data when this feature is selected it will remove personal data including bluetooth® devices and presets. To clear per- sonal data touch the “yes” or “no” soft-k...

  • Page 396

    Located in the front storage area, 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 ipod® control features. Please visit apple’s webs...

  • Page 397

    Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available (am/fm/sxm/ cd/aux, etc.). The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand control is different depending on which mode you are in. The following des...

  • Page 398

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

  • Page 399

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

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    Front blower control there are seven blower speeds. Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The blower speed increases as you move the control clockwise from the off position. Note: for vehicles equipped with remote start, the climate controls...

  • Page 401

    Temperature control use this control to regulate the tem- perature of the air inside the passenger compartment. Rotating the knob coun- terclockwise, from top center into the blue area of the scale, indicates cooler temperatures. Rotating the knob clock- wise, into the red area, indicates warmer tem...

  • Page 402

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

  • Page 403

    Mix mode air is directed through the floor, defrost and side window demist outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort, while reducing moisture on the windshield. Defrost mode air is directed thr...

  • Page 404

    • in cold or damp weather, the use of the recirculation mode will cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. For maximum defogging, select the outside air position. • the a/c can be deselected manually without disturb- ing the mode control selection by pressin...

  • Page 405

    Soft-keys soft-keys are accessible on the uconnect® system screen. Uconnect® manual climate controls — hard-keys uconnect® 5.0 manual temperature controls — soft-keys 4 understanding your instrument panel 403.

  • Page 406

    Button descriptions (applies to both hard-keys and soft-keys) 1. Max a/c button press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when max a/c is on. Performing this function again will cause the max a/c operation to switch into manual mode and the max a/c indicator will tur...

  • Page 407

    4. Front defrost button press and release to change the current airflow setting to defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this fea- ture is on. Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets. When the defrost button is selected, the blower level will increase. Use defrost mode wi...

  • Page 408

    6. 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 operation. The speeds can be selected using either hard-keys or soft-keys as follows: ...

  • Page 409

    Note: bi-level mode is designed under comfort con- ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets. • floor mode air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. • mix mode air come...

  • Page 410

    11. Temperature control (uconnect® 5.0) touch the temperature soft-key to regulate the tempera- ture of the air inside the passenger compartment. Moving the temperature bar into the red area, indicates warmer temperatures. Moving the temperature bar into the blue area indicates cooler temperatures. ...

  • Page 411

    Soft-keys soft-keys are accessible on the uconnect® system screen. Button descriptions (applies to both hard-keys and soft-keys) 1. Max a/c button press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when max a/c is on. Performing this function again will cause the max a/c oper...

  • Page 412

    4. Auto operation button automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing this function will cause the atc to switch between manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to “automatic operation” for more information. 5. Front defrost button pre...

  • Page 413

    Caution! (continued) • do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. • keep all objects a safe distance from the window. 7. Passenger temperature control up button provides the passenger with independent temperature control. Push the hard-...

  • Page 414

    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 operation. The speeds can be selected using either hard-keys or soft-keys as follows:...

  • Page 415

    Note: bi-level mode is designed under comfort con- ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets. • floor mode air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. • mix mode air come...

  • Page 416

    Climate control functions a/c (air conditioning) the air conditioning (a/c) button allows the operator to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning system. When the air conditioning system is turned on, cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets into the cabin. For improved fuel ...

  • Page 417

    In max a/c, the blower level and mode position can be adjusted to desired user settings. Pressing other settings will cause the max a/c operation to switch to the selected setting and cause max a/c to exit. Recirculation when outside air contains smoke, odors, or high humidity, or if rapid cooling i...

  • Page 418

    2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and pas- senger temperature hard or soft control buttons (8, 9, 14, 15). Once the desired temperature is displayed, the system will achieve and automatically maintain that comfort level. 3. When the system ...

  • Page 419

    The operator can also select the direction of the airflow by selecting one of the available mode settings. A/c operation and recirculation control can also be manually selected in manual operation. Operating tips note: refer to the chart at the end of this section for suggested control settings for ...

  • Page 420

    Speed to improve airflow and clearing of the side win- dows. Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid weather. Note: • recirculate without a/c should not be used for long periods, as fogging may occur. • automatic temperature controls (atc) will automati- cally adjust the...

  • Page 421

    Control setting suggestions for various weather conditions 4 understanding your instrument panel 419.

  • Page 423: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .426 ▫ normal starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .426 ▫ extreme cold weather (below –20°f or −29°c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .427 ▫ extended park starting. . . . . . . ...

  • Page 424

    ▫ rear electronic locker (e-locker) system — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447 䡵 selec-terrain™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .449 ▫ description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .449 䡵 on-road driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4...

  • Page 425

    ▫ electronic stability control (esc) . . . . . . . . . .479 ▫ esc activation/malfunction indicator light and esc off indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .483 ▫ trailer sway control (tsc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .484 ▫ ready alert braking (rab). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .485 ▫ rain bra...

  • Page 426

    䡵 tire pressure monitor system (tpms) . .514 ▫ base system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .516 ▫ premium system — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . .519 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .524 䡵 fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .524 ▫ reformul...

  • Page 427

    ▫ towing this vehicle behind another vehicle . .547 ▫ recreational towing — front-wheel drive (fwd) models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .548 ▫ recreational towing — 4wd models with 1-speed power transfer unit . . . . . . . . . . . . .549 ▫ recreational towing — 4wd models wi...

  • Page 428

    Starting procedures before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. Warning! • when leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. • never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to...

  • Page 429

    Starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the lock position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “normal starting” procedure. Extreme cold weather (below –20°f or −29°c) to ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally p...

  • Page 430

    Warning! (continued) • do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. • if the...

  • Page 431

    After starting the idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up. Engine block heater — if equipped the engine block heater warms the engine, and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 volt ac electrical outlet with a groun...

  • Page 432

    Warning! (continued) • unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into park, turn the engine off, and r...

  • Page 433

    Caution! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • shift into or out of park or reverse only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • do not shift between park, reverse, neu- tral, or drive when the engine is above idle speed. • before shifting i...

  • Page 434

    Nine-speed automatic transmission your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art, fuel efficient nine-speed transmission. The transmission gear range (prnd) is displayed both beside the shift lever and in the electronic vehicle information center (evic). To select a gear range, press the lock butt...

  • Page 435

    Gear ranges do not race the engine when shifting from park or neutral into another gear range. Note: after selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold. Park (p) this range supplements the parki...

  • Page 436

    When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before shifting the transmission to park, otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it diffi- cult to move the shift lever out of park. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away f...

  • Page 437

    Warning! (continued) • unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into park, turn the engine off, and r...

  • Page 438

    Caution! • before moving the shift lever out of park, you must turn the ignition switch from the lock/off position to the on/run position, and also press the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift lever could result. • do not race the engine when shifting from park or neutral into another gear ...

  • Page 439

    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 disabled vehicle” in “what to do in emergencies” for further information. Drive (d) t...

  • Page 440

    Temperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im- proves warm up time of the engine and transmission to achieve maximum efficiency. Engagement of the torque converter clutch, and shifts into 8th or 9th gear, are inhibited until the transmission fluid is warm (refer to the “note” under “torque c...

  • Page 441

    4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. 5. Restart the engine. 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will return to normal operation. Note: even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your earliest po...

  • Page 442

    Note: to select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration (engine braking), simply press and hold the shift lever forward (-). The transmission will shift to the range from which the vehicle can best be slowed down. Four-wheel drive operation 1-speed four-wheel drive (4wd) — if equipped this...

  • Page 443

    Caution! All wheels must have the same size and type tires. Unequal tire sizes must not be used. Unequal tire size may cause failure of the power transfer unit. 2-speed four-wheel drive (4wd) — if equipped 2-speed 4wd switch 5 starting and operating 441.

  • Page 444

    The four-wheel drive is fully automatic in the normal driving mode. The selec-terrain buttons provide three selectable mode positions: • 4wd low • rear lock (if equipped) • neutral when additional traction is required, the 4wd low range position can be used to provide an additional gear reduction wh...

  • Page 445

    Because four-wheel drive provides improved traction, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. Shift positions for additional information on the appropriate use of each 4wd system mode position, see the information below: neutral th...

  • Page 446

    Note: refer to “selec-terrain® – if equipped” for fur- ther information on the various positions and their intended usages. Shifting procedures shifting into 4wd low with the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the on position or the engine running, shift the transm...

  • Page 447

    Shifting out of 4wd low with the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the on position or the engine running, shift the transmission into neutral, and press the “4wd low” button once. The “4wd low” indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash and go out when t...

  • Page 448

    Warning! (continued) vehicle to move regardless of the transmission posi- tion. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and shift the transmission to park. 2. Turn off the ignition. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the o...

  • Page 449

    9. Shift the transmission into reverse. 10. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. 11. Shift the transmission to neutral. 12. Apply the parking brake. Repeat these steps to shift out of neutral. Rear electronic locker (e-locker) system — if equipped th...

  • Page 450

    2. The ignition switch in the on position or the engine running. 3. To disengage rear e-locker, press the rear lock button once. Note: • it may also be necessary to drive slowly steering back and forth to complete engagement and disengagement of the e-locker. • when engaging rear e-locker, the indic...

  • Page 451

    Selec-terrain™ description selec-terrain™ combines the capabilities of the vehicle control systems, along with driver input, to provide the best performance for all terrains. Rotate the selec-terrain™ knob to select the desired mode. Selec-terrain™ offers the following modes: • auto — fully automati...

  • Page 452

    • snow — tuning set for additional stability in inclem- ent weather. Use on and off road on loose traction surfaces such as snow. When in snow mode (depend- ing on certain operating conditions), the transmission may use second gear (rather than first gear) during launches, to minimize wheel slippage...

  • Page 453

    On-road driving tips utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a narrower track to make them capable of performing in a wide variety of off-road applications. Specific design characteristics give them a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage of the higher ground clearance ...

  • Page 454

    Driving through water although your vehicle is capable of driving through water, there are a number of precautions that must be considered before entering the water: caution! When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h). Always check water depth before entering as a precaution, and check...

  • Page 455

    Maintenance after driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle fluids and lubricants (engine, transmission, power trans- fer unit and rear drive module) to assure they have not been contaminated. Contaminated fluids and lubricants (milky, foamy in appearance) should be flushed/changed as soon as...

  • Page 456

    Warning! If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never attempt to turn around. To do so may result in tipping and rolling the vehicle. Always back straight down a hill in reverse gear carefully. Never back down a hill in neutral using only the ...

  • Page 457

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

  • Page 458

    • if you experience unusual vibration after driving in mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for impacted material. Impacted material can cause a wheel imbalance and freeing the wheels of it will correct the situation. Power steering the electric power steering system will give you good...

  • Page 459

    Note: • even if the power steering assistance is no longer operational, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under these conditions there will be a substantial increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds and during parking maneuvers. • if the condition persists, see your authorized d...

  • Page 460

    To apply the parking brake manually, pull up on the switch momentarily. You may hear a slight whirring sound from the back of the vehicle while the parking brake engages. Once the parking brake is fully engaged, the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster and an indicator on the switch will ill...

  • Page 461

    The parking brake will release automatically when the ignition switch is on, the transmission is in drive or reverse, the driver seat belt is buckled, and an attempt is made to drive away. To release the park brake manually, the ignition switch must be on. Put your foot on the brake pedal, then push...

  • Page 462

    Warning! (continued) • 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 seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking bra...

  • Page 463

    Will sound. The rear stop lamps will also be illuminated automatically while the vehicle remains in motion. To disengage the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion, release the switch. If the vehicle is brought to a complete stop using the parking brake, when the vehicle reaches approximately ...

  • Page 464

    Safehold safehold is a safety feature of the electric park brake system that will engage the park brake automatically if the vehicle is left unsecured while the ignition switch is in run. For automatic transmissions, the park brake will auto- matically engage if all of the following conditions are m...

  • Page 465

    When servicing your rear brakes, it may be necessary for you or your technician push the rear piston into the rear caliper bore. With the electric parking brake system, this can only be done after retracting the electric parking brake actuator. Fortunately, actuator retraction can be done easily by ...

  • Page 466

    Anti-lock brake system the anti-lock brake system (abs) is designed to aid the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions. The system operates with a separate computer to modulate hydraulic pressure, to prevent wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces. A...

  • Page 467

    Warning! (continued) • the abs cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. • the abs cannot prevent collisions, including th...

  • Page 468

    • engines may idle at higher speeds during warm-up, which could cause rear wheels to spin and result in loss of vehicle control. Be especially careful while driving on slippery roads, in close-quarter maneuver- ing, parking, or stopping. • do not drive too fast for road conditions, especially when r...

  • Page 469

    Anti-lock brake system (abs) this system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions. The system controls hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up to help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. Refer to “anti-lock brake system” in “starting a...

  • Page 470

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

  • Page 471

    Applies the appropriate brake and may also reduce engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will occur. Erm will only intervene during very severe or evasive driving maneuvers. Erm can only reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring during severe or evasive driving maneuvers. It cannot preven...

  • Page 472

    The following conditions must be met in order for hsa to activate: • the vehicle must be stopped. • the vehicle must be on a 7% (approximate) grade or greater hill. • the gear selection must match vehicle uphill direction (i.E., vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle backing uphill is in ...

  • Page 473

    Towing with hsa hsa will provide assistance during acceleration on an incline while towing a trailer. Warning! • if you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer, the trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated with the brake switch. If so, there may not be enough brake pressure to hold b...

  • Page 474

    Hill descent control (hdc) — if equipped hdc is intended for low speed off road driving while in 4wd low range. Hdc maintains vehicle speed while descending hills during various driving situations. Hdc controls vehicle speed by actively controlling the brakes. Hdc has three states: 1. Off (feature i...

  • Page 475

    Activating hdc once hdc is enabled it will activate automatically if driven down a grade of sufficient magnitude (greater than approximately 8%). The set speed for hdc is selectable by the driver, and can be adjusted by using the gear shift lever. The following summarizes the hdc set speeds: • p = n...

  • Page 476

    Deactivating hdc hdc will be deactivated but remain available if any of the following conditions occur: • driver overrides hdc set speed with throttle or brake application. • vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph (32 km/h) but remains below 40 mph (64 km/h). • vehicle is on a downhill grade of insufficient m...

  • Page 477

    • the cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for several seconds then extinguish when hdc deactivates due to excess speed. • the cluster icon and switch lamp will flash when hdc deactivates due to overheated brakes. The flashing will stop and hdc will activate again once the brakes have cooled suff...

  • Page 478

    Ssc has three states: 1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate) 2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation conditions are not met, or driver is actively overriding with brake or throttle application) 3. Active (feature is enabled and actively controlling vehicle speed) enabl...

  • Page 479

    • 3rd = 4 mph (3 km/h) • 4th = 2.5 mph (4 km/h) • 5th = 3.1 mph (5 km/h) • 6th = 3.7 mph (6 km/h) • 7th = 4.3 mph (7 km/h) • 8th = 5 mph (8 km/h) • 9th = 5.6 mph (9 km/h) • reverse = .6 mph (1 km/h) • neutral = 1.2 mph (2 km/h) • park = ssc remains enabled but not active note: these ssc default set ...

  • Page 480

    Deactivating ssc ssc will be deactivated but remain available if any of the following conditions occur: • driver overrides ssc set speed with throttle or brake application. • vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph (32 km/h) but remains below 40 mph (64 km/h). • vehicle is shifted to park. Disabling ssc ssc wi...

  • Page 481

    • the cluster icon and switch lamp will flash then extinguish when ssc deactivates due to overheated brakes. Warning! Ssc is only intended to assist the driver in control- ling vehicle speed when driving in off road condi- tions. The driver must remain attentive to the driving conditions and is resp...

  • Page 482

    As little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. Warning! The electronic stability control (esc) cannot pre- vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions....

  • Page 483

    Partial off — two-wheel drive vehicles and four- wheel drive vehicles in 2wd and 4wd high range the “partial off” mode is intended for driving in deep snow, sand, or gravel. This mode raises the threshold for tcs and esc activation, which allows for more wheel spin than what esc normally allows. The...

  • Page 484

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

  • Page 485

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

  • Page 486

    The “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” (lo- cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the esc system becomes active. The “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” also flashes when tcs is active. If the “esc activation/ malfunction indicator...

  • Page 487

    Light” will flash, the engine power may be reduced and you may feel the brakes being applied to individual wheels to attempt to stop the trailer from swaying. Tsc is only active in the default “esc on” mode. Tsc can be disabled by pressing the “esc off” switch and entering “esc partial off” mode. It...

  • Page 488

    Dynamic steering torque (dst) dynamic steering torque is a feature of the esc and eps modules that provide a torque at the steering wheel for certain driving conditions in which the esc module is detecting vehicle instability. The torque that the steering wheel receives is only meant to help the dri...

  • Page 489

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

  • Page 490

    Tire sizing chart example: size designation: p = passenger car tire size based on u.S. Design standards ⴖ ....Blank.... ⴖ = passenger car tire based on european design standards lt = light truck tire based on u.S. Design standards t or s = temporary spare tire 31 = overall diameter in inches (in) 21...

  • Page 491

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

  • Page 492

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

  • Page 493

    Example: dot ma l9 abcd 0301 abcd = code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits) 03 = number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) — 03 means the 3rd week 01 = number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) — 01 means the year ...

  • Page 494

    Tire terminology and definitions term definition b-pillar the vehicle b-pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours,...

  • Page 495

    Tire loading and tire pressure tire and loading information placard location note: the proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side b-pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. B-pillar location for tire and loading information placard 5 starting and operating 493.

  • Page 496

    Tire and loading information placard this placard tells you important information about the: 1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. ...

  • Page 497

    Note: under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (gawrs) for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded. For further information on gawrs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to “vehicle loading” in this section. To determine the maximum loading conditions of your ...

  • Page 498

    5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4. Note: • if your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The f...

  • Page 499

    5 starting and operating 497.

  • Page 500

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

  • Page 501

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

  • Page 502

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

  • Page 503

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

  • Page 504

    Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and additional information. Damaged run flat tires, or run flat tires that have experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- diately with another run flat tire of identical size and service description (load index and speed code). Tire ty...

  • Page 505

    If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle. Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with y...

  • Page 506

    Spare tires — if equipped note: for vehicles equipped with tirefit instead of a spare tire, please refer to “tirefit kit” in “what to do in emergencies” for further information. Caution! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a compact, f...

  • Page 507

    Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire. Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given time. Warning! Compact spares are for temporary ...

  • Page 508

    Warning! Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the speed listed on the limit-use spare wheel. Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on your tire and loading inf...

  • Page 509

    These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to “replacement tires” in this section for further infor- mation. Life of t...

  • Page 510

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

  • Page 511

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

  • Page 512

    • use on front tires only • due to limited clearance, the following traction de- vices are recommended: front wheel drive (fwd) models • original equipment 225/60r17 and 225/55r18 tire sizes are not chainable. • the use of 7mm snow chains is permitted with the use of 215/60r17 tires on size 17 x 7.0...

  • Page 513

    Caution! (continued) • damage to four wheel drive (4wd) models with- out a two-speed power takeoff unit may result if tire chains or traction devices are used with origi- nal equipment size tires. • damage to four wheel drive (4wd) trailhawk models may result if tire chains or traction devices are u...

  • Page 514

    Caution! (continued) • observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- tions on the method of installation, operating speed, and conditions for use. Always use the suggested operating speed of the device manufac- turer’s if it is less than 30 mph (48 km/h). • do not use traction devices on a com...

  • Page 515

    The suggested four wheel drive (4wd) tire rotation method is the “forward-cross” shown in the following diagram. Caution! Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de- pends on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause (continued) front whee...

  • Page 516

    Caution! (continued) damage to the power transfer unit. Tire rotation schedule should be followed to balance tire wear. Tire pressure monitor system (tpms) the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- mended cold placard pressure. Th...

  • Page 517

    Telltale light” will turn off once the system receives the updated tire pressures. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the tpms to receive this information. For example, your vehicle may have a recommended cold (parked for more than three hours)...

  • Page 518

    Caution! (continued) • after inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the tire pressure moni- toring sensor. Note: • the tpms is not intended to replace normal tire care and ma...

  • Page 519

    Monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the receiver module. Note: it is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly and to maintain the proper pressure. The t...

  • Page 520

    Exists. The “tire pressure monitoring telltale light” will turn off when the fault condition no longer exists. A system fault can occur due to any of the following: 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the tpms sensors. 2. Installi...

  • Page 521

    Light” and “low tire pressure” and ⬙ inflate to xx ⬙ messages will turn on upon the next ignition key cycle. 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the “tpms telltale light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. 4. For each subsequent ignit...

  • Page 522

    The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly (if equipped) has a tire pressure monitoring sensor. The full size spare can be used in place of any of the four road tires. A spare with a pressure below the low-pressure limit will not cause the “tire pressure monitoring telltale light” to illum...

  • Page 523

    Update, the pressure values in the graphic display in the evic will return to their original color, and the “tire pressure monitoring telltale light” will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15.5 mph (25 km/h) in order for the tpms to receive this information. Serv...

  • Page 524

    System” message will no longer display, and a pressure value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault can occur due to any of the following: 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the tpms sensors. 2. Installing some form ...

  • Page 525

    Vehicles with compact spare 1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the tpms will not moni- tor the pressure in the compact spare tire. 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warn- ing ...

  • Page 526

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

  • Page 527

    Consistent gasoline specifications (the worldwide fuel charter, wwfc) which define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, and dura- bility for your vehicle. The manufacturer recommends the use of gasoline that meet the wwfc specifications if they are available. 3.2l en...

  • Page 528

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

  • Page 529

    To fix a non-ffv vehicle inadvertently fueled once with e-85 perform the following: • drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer). • change the engine oil and oil filter. • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the engine controller memory. More extensive repairs will be required for pr...

  • Page 530

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

  • Page 531

    Carbon monoxide warnings warning! Carbon monoxide (co) in exhaust gases is deadly. Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: • do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such...

  • Page 532

    Note: when removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler door rein- forcement. 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located on the driver’s side door trim). 2. Open the fuel filler door, and remove the fuel filler cap. Note: • in certain cold condi...

  • Page 533

    Caution! • damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impu- rities into the fuel system. Also, a poorly fitting aftermarket cap can cause the “malfunction indi- cator light (mil)” to illuminate, due to f...

  • Page 534

    2. Remove access door located on interior trim panel for release cable with the tip of your key. 3. Grab the release cable tether and pull up to release the fuel filler door. Loose fuel filler cap message if the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly insta...

  • Page 535

    Rear axle systems (gawr). Total load must be limited so gvwr and front and rear gawr are not exceeded. Payload the payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load weight a truck can carry, including the weight of the driver, all passengers, options and cargo. Gross axle weight rating (gawr) th...

  • Page 536

    Values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are added. Loading the actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined by weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation. The entire...

  • Page 537

    Trailer towing in this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully review this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible. To maintain the new vehicle limited war...

  • Page 538

    Warning! (continued) use a standard weight-carrying hitch, you could lose control of your vehicle and cause a collision. Gross combination weight rating (gcwr) the gcwr is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination. Gross axle weight rating (gawr) the gawr i...

  • Page 539

    Trailer sway control — mechanical the trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable friction associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. ...

  • Page 540

    Warning! • an improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability, braking performance, and could result in a collision. • weight distributing systems may not be compatible with surge brake couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable recr...

  • Page 541

    Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) the following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ transmission model frontal area maximum gtw (gross trailer wt.) maximum tongue wt. (see note) 2.4l/automatic fwd or 4wd 32 sq ft (2.97 sq...

  • Page 542

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

  • Page 543

    Note: remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the “tire and loading information” placard for the maximum combine...

  • Page 544

    Warning! (continued) • vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle transmission in park. Always, block or ⴖ chock ⴖ the trailer wheels. • gcwr must not be exceeded. • total weight must be distributed between th...

  • Page 545

    • check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres- sures before trailer usage. • check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer. Refer to “tires – general information” in “starting and operating” for the proper inspection procedure. • when replacing tires, refer t...

  • Page 546

    Warning! (continued) • towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance. When towing you should allow for addi- tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Failure to do so could result in a collision. Caution! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, ...

  • Page 547

    Four-pin connector 1 — female pins 4 — park 2 — male pin 5 — left stop/turn 3 — ground 6 — right stop/turn seven-pin connector 1 — battery 5 — ground 2 — backup lamps 6 — left stop/turn 3 — right stop/turn 7 — running lamps 4 — electric brakes 5 starting and operating 545.

  • Page 548

    Towing tips before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Automatic transmission — if equipped the drive range can be selected when towing. The transmission controls include a drive strategy to avoid frequent shifting wh...

  • Page 549

    Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) towing this vehicle behind another vehicle 4wd models towing condition wheel off the ground front-wheel drive (fwd) models 1-speed power transfer unit 2-speed power transfer unit flat tow none not allowed not allowed see instructions: • transmission in pa...

  • Page 550

    Recreational towing — front-wheel drive (fwd) models do not flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. Recreational towing (for front-wheel drive models) is allowed only if the front wheels are off the ground. This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using ...

  • Page 551

    Recreational towing — 4wd models with 1-speed power transfer unit recreational towing is not allowed. These models do not have a neutral (n) position in the power transfer unit. Note: this vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are off the ground. Caution! Towi...

  • Page 552

    Caution! (continued) • the transmission must be in park for recreational towing. • before recreational towing, perform the procedure outlined under “shifting into neutral (n)” to be certain that the power transfer unit is fully in neutral (n). Otherwise, internal damage will result. • failure to fol...

  • Page 553

    Caution! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the power transfer unit is fully in neutral (n) before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and shift the transmission to park. 2. Turn the engine off. 3. Turn the ignition s...

  • Page 554

    9. Shift the transmission into reverse. 10. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. 11. Shift the transmission to neutral. 12. Apply the parking brake. 13. Shift the transmission into park, turn the engine off, and remove the key fob. 14. Attach the veh...

  • Page 555

    Shifting out of neutral (n) use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it con- nected to the tow vehicle. 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the on/run position, but do not start the engine. 4. Press ...

  • Page 556

    Note: when shifting the power transfer unit out of neutral (n), turning the engine off may be required to avoid gear clash. 9. Shift the transmission into park. 10. Release the brake pedal. 11. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle. 12. Start the engine. 13. Press and hold the brake pedal. 14. Rel...

  • Page 557: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . .557 䡵 if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . .557 䡵 wheel and tire torque specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .558 ▫ torque specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .558 䡵 tirefit k...

  • Page 558

    䡵 shift lever override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .588 䡵 towing a disabled vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .588 ▫ front-wheel drive (fwd) models . . . . . . . . .590 ▫ four-wheel drive (4wd) models with 1–speed power transfer unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .591 ▫ four-wheel drive (4wd) mod...

  • Page 559

    Hazard warning flashers the hazard warning flasher switch is located in the switch bank below the radio screen. Press the switch to turn on the hazard warning flasher. When the switch is activated, all direc- tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency. Press t...

  • Page 560

    Note: there are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition: • if your air conditioner (a/c) is on, turn it off. The a/c system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the a/c off can help remove this heat. • you can also turn the temperature control to maximum he...

  • Page 561

    Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each nut/bolt has been tightened twice. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated against the wheel. Wheel mounting surface torque patterns 6 what to do in emergencies 559.

  • Page 562

    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. Tirefit kit — if equipped small punctures up to ¼” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with tirefit. ...

  • Page 563

    Tirefit kit components and operation using the mode select knob and hoses your tirefit kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode. Selecting air mode push in the mode select knob (5) and turn to this position for air pump operation only. Use the black air pump hos...

  • Page 564

    Using the power button push and release the power button (4) once to turn on the tirefit kit. Push and release the power button (4) again to turn off the tirefit kit. Using the deflation button press the deflation button (2) to reduce the air pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated. Tirefit...

  • Page 565

    The vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded. • for optimum performance, make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the tirefit kit. • you can use the tirefit air pump to inflate bicycle tires. The...

  • Page 566

    Warning! (continued) • keep tirefit away from open flames or heat source. • a loose tirefit kit thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the tirefit kit in the place provided. Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are ...

  • Page 567

    Kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and running the air pump. Move the vehicle as necessary to place the valve stem in this position before proceed- ing. 3. Place the transmission in park (auto transmission) or in gear (manual transmission) and turn off the igni- tion. 4. Set the p...

  • Page 568

    Note: sealant may leak out through the puncture in the tire. If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – 10 seconds through the sealant hose (6): 1. Press the power button (4) to turn off the tirefit kit. Disconnect the sealant hose (6) from the valve stem. Make sure the valve stem is free...

  • Page 569

    If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 bar) pressure within 15 minutes: • the tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further. Call for assistance. Note: if the tire becomes over-inflated, press the defla- tion button to reduce the tire pressure to the recom- men...

  • Page 570

    (d) drive vehicle: immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure distribution of the tirefit sealant within the tire. Do not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h). Warning! Tirefit is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected a...

  • Page 571

    If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 bar) or higher: 1. Press the power button (4) to turn on tirefit and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire and loading information label on the driver-side door opening. Note: if the tire becomes over-inflated, press the defla- tion button to redu...

  • Page 572

    4. Clean any remaining sealant from the tirefit hous- ing. 5. Position the new sealant bottle (1) in the housing so that the sealant hose (6) aligns with the hose slot in the front of the housing. Press the bottle into the housing. An audible click will be heard indicating the bottle is locked into ...

  • Page 573

    Warning! (continued) • the jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas. Jack location/spare tire stowage the jack, wheel cho...

  • Page 574

    4. Remove the chocks. 5. Remove the scissors jack and wheel bolt wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the wheel bolt wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack assembly. Note: the jack handle attaches to the side of the jack with two attachment point...

  • Page 575

    Warning! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately. Preparations for jacking 1. Park the vehicle o...

  • Page 576

    Jacking instructions warning! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle. • turn on the hazard warning flasher. • block the ...

  • Page 577

    Caution! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the jacking instructions for this vehicle. 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and wheel bolt wrench. 2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center cap covers the wheel bolts, use the wheel bolt wre...

  • Page 578

    Rear jacking location rear jacking engagement point 576 what to do in emergencies.

  • Page 579

    5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire. Front jacking location front jacking engagement point 6 what to do in emergencies 577.

  • Page 580

    Warning! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the wheel bolts and tire. 7. Remove the alignment pin from the jack assembly and thread the pin into t...

  • Page 581

    Note: • for vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare. • refer to “compact spare tire” and to “limited-use spare” under “tires—general information” in “starting and operating” for additional warnings, cautions, and information about the spare ti...

  • Page 582

    12. Securely stow the jack, tools, chocks and flat tire. Warning! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or re- placed im...

  • Page 583

    Road tire installation 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. Install the remaining wheel bolts with the threaded end of the wheel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel bolts. Warning! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehic...

  • Page 584

    Jump-starting procedures if your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section caref...

  • Page 585

    Warning! (continued) • remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured. • batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Ke...

  • Page 586

    Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. 2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to th...

  • Page 587

    3. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 4. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have ...

  • Page 588

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

  • Page 589

    Warning! (continued) longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed. Recovery strap — if equipped your vehicle may be included with a recovery strap. Recovery straps do not act like traditional tow strap...

  • Page 590

    3. Connect the recovery strap. 4. Add a recovery damper or blanket. 5. Clear the danger zone. 6. Safely and slowly start pulling. 7. Disconnect the recovery strap after both vehicle are secure and parked. Shift lever override if a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the par...

  • Page 591

    4x4 models towing condition wheels off the ground fwd models 1–speed power transfer unit 2–speed power transfer unit flat tow none not allowed not allowed see instructions under “recreational towing” in “starting and operating” • transmission in park • power transfer unit in neutral • tow in forward...

  • Page 592

    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 equip- ment manufacturer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members ...

  • Page 593

    Caution! Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam- age from improper towing is not covered under the new vehicle limited warranty. Four-wheel drive (4wd) models with 1–speed power transfer unit the manufacturer requires towing with all fo...

  • Page 594

    Four-wheel drive (4wd) models with 2–speed power transfer unit the manufacturer recommends towing with all four wheels off the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly. If flatbed equipment is not avai...

  • Page 595: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment — 2.4l . . . . . . . . . .595 䡵 engine compartment — 3.2l . . . . . . . . . .596 䡵 onboard diagnostic system — obd ii . .597 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . .597 䡵 emissions inspection and maintenance programs . . . . . . ....

  • Page 596

    ▫ brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .622 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624 ▫ sky slider™ top care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .626 ▫ appearance care and protection from corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .628 䡵 fuses...

  • Page 597

    Engine compartment — 2.4l 1 — air cleaner filter 5 — power distribution center (fuses) 2 — engine coolant pressure cap 6 — battery 3 — oil fill cap 7 — washer fluid reservoir 4 — brake fluid reservoir 8 — engine oil dipstick 7 maintaining your vehicle 595.

  • Page 598

    Engine compartment — 3.2l 1 — engine coolant reservoir 5 — washer fluid reservoir 2 — engine oil filter access cover 6 — engine oil dipstick 3 — brake fluid reservoir 7 — engine oil fill 4 — power distribution center (fuses) 8 — air cleaner filter 596 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 599

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

  • Page 600

    “electronic vehicle information center (evic)” in “un- derstanding your instrument panel” for further informa- tion. Tighten the gas cap until a ⬙ clicking ⬙ sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tight- ened. Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off. If th...

  • Page 601

    Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test, which you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your vehicle’s obd ii system is ready, you must do the following: 1. Cycle the ignition switch to the on position, but do not crank or start the engine. Note: if you crank or start...

  • Page 602

    Replacement parts use of genuine mopar® parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- sure the designed performance. Damage or failures caused by the use of non-mopar® parts for mainte- nance and repairs will not be covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Deale...

  • Page 603

    Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed “maintenance schedule”, there are other components which may require servicing or replacement in the future. Caution! • failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per- form repairs and service when necessary could result in more costly repairs...

  • Page 604

    Engine oil checking oil level to assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off. ...

  • Page 605

    Engine oil selection for best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are api certified and meet the requirements of chrysler material standard ms-6395. American petroleum institute (api) engine oil identification ...

  • Page 606

    Engine oil viscosity (sae grade) — 3.2l engine mopar® sae 5w-20 engine oil or equivalent pennzoil® or shell helix® is recommended for all operating tem- peratures. This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy. The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine ...

  • Page 607

    Engine oil filter the engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at every engine oil change. Note: for best access to the oil filter, a drive on hoist should be used instead of a chassis hoist. Engine oil filter selection this manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type dispos- able oil...

  • Page 608

    Engine air cleaner filter selection the quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. Mopar® engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom- mended. Maintenance-free battery your v...

  • Page 609

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

  • Page 610

    Warning! (continued) • the air conditioning system contains refrigerant under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected should be done by an experienced technician. Caution! Do not use chemical flushes...

  • Page 611

    Refrigerant recovery and recycling hfo 1234yf — if equipped hfo 1234yf air conditioning refrigerant is a hydro- fluorocarbon (hfc) that is endorsed by the environmen- tal protection agency and is an ozone-saving product with a low gwp (global warming potential). However, the manufacturer recommends ...

  • Page 612

    Particular attention should also be given to hood latching components to ensure proper function. When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, release mecha- nism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year, preferably ...

  • Page 613

    Rear wiper blade removal/installation 1. Lift the pivot cap on the rear wiper arm upward, this will allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the liftgate glass. Note: the rear wiper arm cannot be raised fully up- ward unless the pivot cap is raised first. 2. Lift the rear wiper arm upward to r...

  • Page 614

    4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press the wiper blade until it snaps into place. 5. Lower the wiper blade and snap the pivot cap into place. Adding washer fluid the windshield and rear window washers share the same fluid reserv...

  • Page 615

    To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers. Warning! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flamma...

  • Page 616

    Warning! (continued) • a hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn. Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system. Do not park or operate your ve- hicle in areas where your exhaust system can con- tact anything that can burn. ...

  • Page 617

    Note: intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you. In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop the vehicle, turn ...

  • Page 618

    Engine coolant checks check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, the system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh oat coolant (conforming to ms-12106) by an auth...

  • Page 619

    Selection of coolant refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintaining your vehicle” for further information. Caution! • mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than speci- fied organic additive technology (oat) engine cool- ant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may de...

  • Page 620

    Adding coolant your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant (oat coolant conforming to ms-12106) that allows extended maintenance intervals. This engine coolant (anti- freeze) can be used up to ten years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) before replacement. To prevent reducing this extend...

  • Page 621

    Note: • some vehicles require special tools to add coolant properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is needed to be added to the system please contact your local authorized dealer. • mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not r...

  • Page 622

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

  • Page 623

    Points to remember note: when the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor- mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor- ized when th...

  • Page 624

    Brake system in order to assure brake system performance, all brake system components should be inspected periodically. Refer to the “maintenance schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. Warning! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision. Driving with your foot rest...

  • Page 625

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

  • Page 626

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

  • Page 627

    Caution! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- nents. Such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Fluid level check the fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require adjustment under normal operating cond...

  • Page 628

    Sky slider™ top care immediate removal of any contaminant is recommended. Regular washing of the top will enhance its life and appearance, and make successive cleaning easier. Do not subject the top to excessive heat. Frequently vacuum the top and tracks. Periodically wipe dust and dirt from the top...

  • Page 629

    • allow the top to dry before opening. Vacuuming the top with a wet/dry shop vacuum will decrease the tops drying time, ensure removal of all dirt, and delete streaks in the material. • multiple cleanings may be necessary to remove stub- born stains. If stains persist, contact your local autho- rize...

  • Page 630

    Protection for appearance purposes, you may wish to protect the acrylic (cloth) top periodically. A fabric protectant such as scotchguard® is suggested. The top should be clean and dry before application of the protectant. Caution! Avoid getting scotchguard® on the surrounding weather strips, moldin...

  • Page 631

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

  • Page 632

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

  • Page 633

    Note: if your vehicle is equipped with dark vapor chrome wheels do not use wheel cleaners, abrasives or polishing compounds. They will permanently damage this finish and such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Use only mild soap and water with a soft cloth. Used on a regular ...

  • Page 634

    Interior care instrument panel cover the instrument panel cover has a low glare surface, which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not use protectants or other products, which may cause undesirable reflections. Use soap and warm water to restore the low glare surface. Cleaning interior trim ...

  • Page 635

    Cleaning headlights your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog lights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone break- age than glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens cleaning procedures must be followed. To minimize the possibi...

  • Page 636

    Cleaning plastic instrument cluster lenses the lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol con...

  • Page 637

    Fuses warning! • when replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro- priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as the original fuse. Never replace a fuse with another fuse of higher amp rating. Never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or any other material. Failure to use proper fuses may re...

  • Page 638

    Power distribution center the power distribution center is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains car- tridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays. A label that identifies each component is printed on the inside of the cover. Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f06...

  • Page 639

    Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f10 20 amp yellow — power takeoff unit (ptu) f11 — — not used f12 20 amp yellow — brake vacuum pump - if equipped f13 10 amp red — engine control module (ecm) f14 10 amp red — drivetrain control module (dtcm) / power take-off unit (ptu) – if equipped / br...

  • Page 640

    Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f22 5 amp tan — radiator fan f23 70 amp tan — body controller module (bcm) - feed 1 f24 — — not used f25 — — not used f26 — 30 amp pink fuel heater - diesel only f27 — — not used f28 15 amp blue — transmission control module (tcm) f29 — — not used f30 10 ...

  • Page 641

    Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f36 — — not used f37 — 50 amp red voltage stabilization module (vsm) - if equipped with stop/start engine option f38 — 60 amp yellow glow plugs - diesel only - if equipped f39 — 40 amp green hvac blower motor f40 — 20 amp blue trailer tow park light - if ...

  • Page 642

    Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f47 — 30 amp pink drivetrain control module (dtcm) f48 — — not used f49 — 30 amp pink power inverter (115v a/c) - if equipped f50 — 30 amp pink power liftgate - if equipped f51 — — not used f52 — — not used f53 — 30 amp pink bsm-ecu & valves f54 — 30 amp ...

  • Page 643

    Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f56 15 amp blue — ignition node module (ignm)/kin/rf hub/electric steering column lock (esl) f57 20 amp yellow — fuel pump motor f58 10 amp red — occupant classification module f59 — — not used f60 20 amp yellow — power outlet - center console f61 — — not...

  • Page 644

    Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f66 10 amp red — in car temperature sensor / humidity sensor / driver assist system module (dasm) / park assist (pam) f67 — — not used f68 — — not used f69 10 amp red — power transfer unit switch (tsbm) / active grill shutter (ags) - if equipped f70 — — n...

  • Page 645

    Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f75 20 amp yellow — cigar lighter f76 20 amp yellow — rear differential module (rdm) - if equipped f77 10 amp red — fuel door release/brake pedal switch f78 10 amp red — diagnostic port / steering column control module (sccm) / digital tv - if equipped f7...

  • Page 646

    Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f84 — 20 amp blue trailer tow backup lights - if equipped with gasoline engine f85 — — not used f86 — — not used f87 — — not used f88 15 amp blue — collision mitigation module (cmm) / electrochromatic mirror / smart camera module - if equipped f89 10 amp ...

  • Page 647

    Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f94 — 30 amp pink electric park brake (epb) - right f95 10 amp red — electrochromatic mirror / rain sensor / sunroof - if equipped f96 10 amp red — occupant restraint controller (orc) f97 10 amp red — occupant restraint controller (orc) f98 25 amp clear —...

  • Page 648

    Interior fuses the interior fuse panel is located in the passenger com- partment on the left side dash panel under the instru- ment panel. Cavity blade fuse description f13 15 amp blue low beam left f32 10 amp red interior lighting f36 10 amp red intrusion module/siren – if equipped f38 20 amp yello...

  • Page 649

    Cavity blade fuse description f89 10 amp red door locks – driver unlock f91 7.5 amp brown fog lamp front left f92 7.5 amp brown fog lamp front right f93 10 amp red low beam right vehicle storage if you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your ...

  • Page 650

    Exterior bulbs bulb number low beam/high beam (bi-halogen) headlamps hir2 low beam/high beam (bi-xenon) headlamps d3s (serviced at an authorized dealer) front park/daytime running lamps led (serviced at an authorized dealer) front turn signal lamps wy21w front fog lamps h11 front fog lamps (trailhaw...

  • Page 651

    Low beam and high beam headlamps bi-xenon high intensity discharge (hid) headlamps — if equipped the headlamps contain a type of high voltage discharge light source. High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the headlamp switch off and the key removed. Because of this, you should not attempt ...

  • Page 652

    5. Disconnect the bulb from the electrical connector and then connect the replacement bulb. Caution! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. 6. Install the...

  • Page 653

    Front fog lamp 1. Unlock lower access door in wheel liner. 2. Reach behind the fog lamp housing to access the bulb. 3. Rotate the bulb’s socket counterclockwise, and remove the bulb and socket assembly from the fog lamp housing. 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and insert the replace- ment bulb. C...

  • Page 654

    Caution! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. 5. Reconnect the wiring harness to the new bulb and reinstall by inserting the new bulb straight into the ...

  • Page 655

    Back-up lamp 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower trim from the liftgate. 3. Once the trim is loose, pull it back exposing the trim panel. 4. Using a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver, open the trim panel exposing the back of the liftgate lamp. ...

  • Page 656

    Fluid capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) 2.4l and 3.2l engines 15.8 gallons 60 liters engine oil with filter 2.4 liter engine (sae 0w-20, api certified) 5.5 quarts 5.2 liters 3.2 liter engine (sae 5w-20, api certified) 6 quarts 5.6 liters cooling system* 2.4 liter engine (mopar® antifreeze/en...

  • Page 657

    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) or equivalent meeting the requirements of chrysler material standard ms-12106. Engine ...

  • Page 658

    Component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part spark plugs – 3.2l engine we recommend you use mopar® spark plugs (gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) fuel selection – 2.4l engine 87 octane fuel selection – 3.2l engine 87-89 octane chassis component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part automatic transmission use only m...

  • Page 659: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . .658 ▫ maintenance chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .660 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s.

  • Page 660

    Maintenance schedule your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indi- cator message will illuminate. Th...

  • Page 661

    Once a month or before a long trip: • check engine oil level. • check windshield washer fluid level. • check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on. • check the fluid levels of th...

  • Page 662

    Maintenance chart refer to the maintenance schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 1 10,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...

  • Page 663

    Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 1 10,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 1 12,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,0...

  • Page 664

    Warning! • you can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic. • failure to properly inspect and m...

  • Page 665: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .665 ▫ prepare for the appointment. . . . . . . . . . . . .665 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .665 ▫ be reasonable with requests . . . . ....

  • Page 666

    䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .671 ▫ treadwear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .672 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .672 ▫ temperature grades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .672 664 if...

  • Page 667

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

  • Page 668

    Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer. We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealer have the facilities, factory-trai...

  • Page 669

    Chrysler canada inc. Customer center p.O. Box 1621 windsor, ontario n9a 4h6 phone: (800) 465–2001 english / (800) 387–9983 french in mexico contact: av. Prolongacion paseo de la reforma, 1240 sante fe c.P. 05109 mexico, d. F. In mexico city: 5081-7568 outside mexico city: 1-800-505-1300 customer ass...

  • Page 670

    Service contract you may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs after the manufacturer’s new vehicle limited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a manufactur...

  • Page 671

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

  • Page 672

    Campaign. However, nhtsa cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized dealer, and the manufacturer. To contact nhtsa, you may either call the auto safety hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (tty: 1–800–424– 9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov; or write to: administr...

  • Page 673

    Diagnostic procedure manuals diagnostic procedure manuals are filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find and cor...

  • Page 674

    Treadwear the treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relativ...

  • Page 675

    The grade c corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109. Grades b and a represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. Warning! The temperature grade for...

  • Page 677: Index

    Index 10

  • Page 678

    Abs (anti-lock brake system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .464 adaptive cruise control (acc) (cruise control) . . .189 adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . .618 additives, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .527 airbag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 679

    Adding fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .625 fluid and filter changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .625 fluid change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .625 fluid level check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624 fluid type . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 680

    Carbon monoxide warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 cargo area cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319 cargo area features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317 cargo compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317 cargo load floor . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 681

    Coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .620 disposal of used coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .620 drain, flush, and refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .616 inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .616 points to remember . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 682

    Electronic roll mitigation (erm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .468 electronic speed control (cruise control) . . . . . . . .185 electronic stability control (esc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .479 electronic vehicle information center (evic) . . . . . .284 emergency, in case of hazard warning flasher . . ...

  • Page 683

    Exterior lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 exterior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 fabric care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .632 filters air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605 air ...

  • Page 684

    Octane rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .524 requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .524 specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .655 tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .654 fuses . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 685

    Head rests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 heated mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397 heater, engine block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .429 high bea...

  • Page 686

    Key fob panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 programming additional key fobs . . . . . . . . . . .19 programming additional transmitters . . . . . . . . .19 key-in reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 keyless enter-n-go . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 687

    Headlights on reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 headlights on with wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168 headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 high beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172 high beam indicator . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 688

    Lubrication, body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .609 luggage carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323 lug nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .558 maintenance free battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .606 maintenance proce...

  • Page 689

    Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .602 dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .602 disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604 filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605 filter dispo...

  • Page 690

    Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 pregnant women and seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 preparation for jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .573 pretensioners seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 programmin...

  • Page 691

    Remote starting system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 replacement bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .647 replacement keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 replacement parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .600 replacement tires . . . ...

  • Page 692

    Easy entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164 head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 rear folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 seatback release . . . . ...

  • Page 693

    Engine fails to start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .427 remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 starting and operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .426 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .426 steering column control...

  • Page 694

    Compact spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504 general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .498 high speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501 inflation pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .499 jacking . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 695

    Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .429 operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .429 transfer case fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .656 transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .432 a...

  • Page 696

    Wheel and wheel trim care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .630 wind buffeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 window fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .417 windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 power . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 697

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

  • Page 698

    Cherokee chrysler group llc o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 20 14 cher ok ee 14kl74-126-ad fourth edition printed in u.S.A. 2 0 1 4.