Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE SRT 2016 Owner's Manual

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Grand cherokee srt o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 20 16 gr and cher ok ee sr t third edition printed in u.S.A. 16wk742-126-ac ©2016 fca us llc. All rights reserved. Jeep is a registered trademark of fca us llc. 2 0 1 6 stick with the specialists ®.

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Table of contents section page 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 things to know before starting your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3 understan...

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Introduction congratulations on selecting your new fca us llc vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman- ship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and perform tasks that co...

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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 universal use of existing seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two million a...

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Warnings and cautions this owner’s manual contains warnings against operating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains cautions against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire owner’s manual, you may miss...

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Things to know before starting your vehicle contents 䡵 a word about your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ▫ keyless push button ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ▫ rke key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 ▫ ignition or accessory on message . . . . . . . . . .15 ▫ general ...

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▫ seat belt systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 ▫ supplemental restraint system (srs) . . . . . . . .67 ▫ child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 ▫ transporting pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 䡵 engine break-in recommendations . . .106 䡵 s...

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Rke key fob the rke key fob contains an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the rke key fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the rke key fob go dead. The emergency key is also for locking the glove box. You can keep the emergency key wi...

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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 vehicle is an invitation. Always remove the key fob from vehicle, place the ignition in the off position and lock all doors wh...

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Caution! • always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- tended. • for vehicles equipped with keyless enter-n-go, always remember to place the ignition in the off position. Note: duplication of rke key fobs may be performed at an authorized dealer. Thi...

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

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The courtesy lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds, or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition is placed in the on/run position from the off position. Note: • the front courtesy overhead console and door cour- tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the “dom...

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If the vehicle is equipped with passive entry, refer to “keyless enter-n-go — passive entry” in “things to know before starting your vehicle” for further informa- tion. Sound horn with lock this feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the rke key fob. This feature can be ...

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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. 4. Fit a new battery in place of the depleted battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + s...

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Warning! • do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains carbon mon- oxide (co) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious in- jury or death when inhaled. • keep rke key fobs away from children. Opera- tion of the rem...

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Note: “remote start active — push start button” will display in the driver information display (did) until you push the start button. Refer to “driver information display (did)” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. Comfort systems — if equipped when remote start is activ...

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Warning! • for personal security and safety in the event of a collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis- sion into park, apply the parking brake, turn the engine off, remove the rke key fob...

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Child-protection door lock system — rear doors to provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with child-protection door lock system. To engage or disengage the child-protection door lock system 1. Open the rear door. 2. Insert the tip of the ...

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• if the vehicle is unlocked by passive entry and no door is opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock and if equipped will arm the security alarm. • if wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining on the passive entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resultin...

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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 key fob within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, push the electronic liftgate release for a power open on vehicles equipped with power liftgate. Push the e...

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Do not grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle button. This could unlock the door(s). Note: • after pushing the door handle 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 ...

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The power window switches remain active for up to ten minutes after the keyless push button ignition has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature. Warning! Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not let children play with power windows. Do not leave the rk...

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Warning! There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the window before closing. Resetting the auto up feature should the “auto up” feature stop working, the window probably needs to be reset. To reset “auto up”: 1. Pull the window switch up t...

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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 pushing the electronic...

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

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A vehicle with a rear seat in child restraints or belt- positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat. 4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under t...

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And the driver or outboard front seat passenger is un- buckled (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat beltalert). The beltalert warning sequence starts by blinking the seat belt reminder light and sounding an intermittent chime. Once the beltalert warning sequence has completed, the seat be...

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Warning! (continued) • be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. • wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of the seat belt. Follow these instructions to...

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3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt i...

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3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate. 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing and the seat belt is no longer twisted. Adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage in the driver and...

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Seat belts and pregnant women seat belts must be worn by all occupants including pregnant women: the risk of injury in the event of an accident is reduced for the mother and the unborn child if they are wearing a seat belt. Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen and across the strong b...

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Seat belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the alr. If the alr is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of...

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The active head restraints (ahr) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat ahrs will be deployed. When ahrs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head an...

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Us llc dealer must reset the ahrs on the driver’s and front passenger’s seat before driving. Personally attempt- ing to reset the ahrs may result in damage to the ahrs that could impair their function. Warning! Deployed ahrs are not able to best protect you in all types of collisions. Have deployed ...

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Warning! • being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during advanced front air bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. • never place a rear-fa...

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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 deployed. Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli- sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, away f...

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Deploys through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The sab moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure occupants if they are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the sab inflates. Children are at an even greater...

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The sabics and sabs (“side air bags”) are designed to activate in certain side impacts and certain rollover events. The occupant restraint controller (“orc”) de- termines whether the deployment of the side air bags in a particular side impact or rollover event is appropriate, based on the severity a...

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Faster-developing event may deploy the seat belt preten- sioners as well as the side air bags on both sides of the vehicle. The rollover sensing-system may also deploy the seat belt pretensioners, with or without the side air bags, on both sides of the vehicle if the vehicle experiences a near rollo...

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Enhanced accident response system reset procedure in order to reset the enhanced accident response system functions after an event, the ignition must be changed from the start or on/run position to the off posi- tion. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on the gr...

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If the redundant air bag warning light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving have an authorized dealer service the vehicle immediately. Maintaining your air bag system warning! • modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injur...

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Every state in the united states, and every canadian province, requires that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be pros- ecuted for ignoring it. Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash st...

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Infants and child restraints safety experts recommend that children ride rear-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 restraint. Two types of child restraints can be used rear-facing: infant carriers and conv...

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Children too large for booster seats children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback, should use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this simple 5-step test to decide whether ...

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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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Frequently asked questions about installing child restraints with latch 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 c...

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Locating latch anchorages the lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if...

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Rear-facing child restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage. Center seat latch warning! • do not install a child restraint in the center...

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To install a latch-compatible child restraint if the selected seating position has a switchable auto- matic locking retractor (alr) seat belt, stow the seat belt, following the instructions below. See the section “installing child restraints using the vehicle seat belt” to check what type of seat be...

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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...

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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...

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Warning! (continued) (latch) restraint system” for the location of ap- proved tether anchorages in your vehicle. 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tethe...

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6. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Warning! • the top tether anchorages are not visible until the gap panel is folded down. Do not use the visible cargo tie down hooks, located on the floor behind the seats, to attach a child restraint t...

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100 to 300 miles (161 to 483 km): • depress the accelerator pedal slowly and not more than halfway to avoid rapid acceleration in lower gears (1st to 3rd gears). • avoid aggressive braking. • drive with the engine speed less than 5,000 rpm. • maintain vehicle speed below 70 mph (112 km/h) and observ...

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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 ...

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Warning! (continued) mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals. • check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning. • always make sure that objects cannot fall into the d...

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Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 ▫ inside day/night mirror — if equipped . . . .120 ▫ automatic dimming mirror — if equipped . . .121 ▫ outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 ▫ outside mir...

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▫ daytime running lights — if equipped . . . . .169 ▫ automatic headlight leveling — hid headlights only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 ▫ headlight delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 ▫ parking lights and panel lights. . . . . . . . . . .170 ▫ fog li...

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▫ normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 䡵 forward collision warning (fcw) with mitigation — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .216 ▫ forward collision warning (fcw) with mitigation operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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▫ venting sunroof — express . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261 ▫ pinch protect feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261 ▫ wind buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262 ▫ sunroof maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262 ▫ ignition off operation . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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Automatic dimming mirror — if equipped the mirror head can be adjusted up, down, 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 dimmi...

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9-1-1 call 1. Push the 9-1-1 call button on the rearview mirror. Note: in case the 9-1-1 call button is pushed in error, there will be a 10 second delay before the 9-1-1 call system initiates a call to a 9-1-1 operator. To cancel the 9-1-1 call connection, push the 9-1-1 call button on the rearview ...

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Warning! (continued) electrical equipment to the vehicle’s electrical sys- tem. This may prevent your vehicle from sending a signal to initiate an emergency call. To avoid inter- ference that can cause the 9-1-1 call system to fail, never add aftermarket equipment (e.G., two-way mobile radio, cb rad...

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Warning! Always obey traffic laws and pay attention to the road. Some uconnect access services, including 9-1-1 and assist, will not work without an operable 1x (voice/data) or 3g (data) network connection. Note: • your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized by the subscriber. • never place ...

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If the mirror is manually folded after electrically cycled, a potential extra button push is required to get the mirrors back to the home position. If the mirror does not electrically fold check for ice or dirt build up at the pivot area which can cause excessive drag. Power mirrors the power mirror...

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Tilt mirrors in reverse (available with memory seat only) — if equipped tilt mirrors in reverse provides automatic outside mirror positioning which will aid the drivers view of the ground rearward of the front doors. Outside mirrors will move slightly downward from the present position when the vehi...

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The bsm detection zone covers approximately one lane width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft (3.8 m). The zone length starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends approximately 10 ft (3 m) beyond the rear bumper of the vehicle. The bsm system monitors the detection zones on both sides of the ...

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

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The bsm system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, 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...

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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...

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Note: the bsm system will store the current operating mode when the vehicle is shut off. Each time the vehicle is started the previously stored mode will be recalled and used. General information this vehicle has systems that operate on radio frequency that comply with part 15 of the federal communi...

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Move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached. Adjusting the seat up or down the height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch...

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

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

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Warning! (continued) even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. • do not place anything on the seat or seatback that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause se...

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Rear heated seats — if equipped on some models, the two rear outboard seats may be equipped with heated seats. There are two heated seat switches that allow the rear passengers to operate the seats independently. The heated seat switches for each heater are located on the rear of the center console....

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Vehicles equipped with remote start on models that are equipped with remote start, the ventilated seats can be programmed to come on during a remote start. This feature can be programmed through the uconnect system. Refer to “uconnect settings” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further in...

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Note: • the head restraints should only be removed by quali- fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- rized dealer. Active head restraint (normal position) active head restraint (tilted) 3 understanding the features of your vehicl...

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The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- ward on the head restraint to lower it. Warning! Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a collision. Always make sure t...

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Note: you may experience deformation in the seat cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for an extended period of time. This is normal and by simply opening the seats to the open position, over time the seat cushion will return to its normal shape. To raise rear seat raise t...

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Note: your vehicle is equipped with two rke key fobs, one rke key fob can be linked to memory position 1 and the other key fob can be linked to memory position 2. The memory seat switch is located on the driver’s door trim panel. The switch consists of three buttons: • the (s) button, which is used ...

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3. Once the profile has been recalled, push and release the set (s) button on the memory switch. 4. Within five seconds, push and release button (1) or (2) accordingly. “memory profile set” (1 or 2) will display in the instrument cluster. 5. Push and release the lock button on the rke key fob within...

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1. Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. 2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left and lift the hood. Caution! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center of the hood to...

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

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Sensitivity control (not recommended), toggle high- beam lever 6 full on/off cycles within 10 seconds of ignition on. System will return to default setting upon ignition off. If the windshield or automatic high beam headlamp control mirror is replaced, the mirror must be re-aimed to ensure proper pe...

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The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights are on or when the vehicle headlights are on low beam. An indicator light located in the instrument cluster will illuminate when the fog lights are on. The fog lights will turn off when the switch is pushed a second time, when the headlight sw...

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Battery saver to protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. If the ignition is off and any door is left ajar for 10 minutes or the dimmer control is rotated all the way up to the dome on position for 10 minutes, the interior light...

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Ambient light — if equipped the overhead console is equipped with an ambient light feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil- ity of the floor and center console area. Multifunction lever the multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Ambient light mult...

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Windshield wipers and washers the windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the multifunction lever on the left side of the steering col- umn. The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located on the end of the lever. For information on the rear wiper/washer, refer to “rear window fe...

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Note: if the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled. Windshield washer operation to use the washer, push on the end of the lever (toward the steering wheel) and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will t...

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Note: the mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be used in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid. Rain sensing wipers — if equipped this feature senses moisture on the windshield and automaticall...

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To use the headlight washers, push the multifunction lever inward (toward the steering column) and release it. The headlight washers will spray a timed high-pressure spray of washer fluid onto each headlight lens. In addi- tion, the windshield washers will spray the windshield and the windshield wip...

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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 through the uconnect system. Refer to “uconnect settings” in “und...

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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...

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• if the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established. Metric speed (km/h) • pushing the set - button once will result in a 1 km/h decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in a d...

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You can change the mode by using the cruise control buttons. The two control modes function differently. Always confirm which mode is selected. Warning! • adaptive cruise control (acc) is a convenience system. It is not a substitute for active driving involvement. It is always the driver’s responsib...

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Note: any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning system. 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...

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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 did will display the set speed. If the syst...

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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...

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• when you use the set - button to decelerate, if the engine’s braking power does not slow the vehicle sufficiently to reach the set speed, the brake system will automatically slow the vehicle. • the acc system applies the brake down to a full stop when following a target vehicle. If an acc host veh...

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To increase the distance setting, push the distance setting — increase button and release. Each time the button is pushed, the distance setting increases by one bar (longer). Distance setting 2 bars (medium) distance setting 1 bar (short) 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 201.

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Note: the “brake!” screen in the did is a warning for the driver to take action and does not necessarily mean that the forward collision warning system is applying the brakes autonomously. Overtake aid when driving with acc engaged and following a ve- hicle, the system will provide an additional acc...

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Push the set + or the set- button (located on the steering wheel) and the following will display in the did: acc set when acc is set, the set speed will display in the instrument cluster. The acc screen may display once again if any acc activity occurs, which may include any of the following: • syst...

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Note: • if the “acc/fcw unavailable wipe front radar sensor” message occurs frequently (e.G. More than once on every trip) without any snow, rain, mud, or other obstruction, have the radar sensor realigned at your authorized dealer. • installing a snow plow, front-end protector, an after- market gri...

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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...

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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 ...

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Normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control mode in addition to adaptive cruise control mode, a normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control mode is available for cruising at fixed speeds. The normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control mode is designed to maintain a set cruising speed without ...

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To decrease speed when the normal (fixed speed) cruise control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the set - button. The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “under- standing your instrument panel” for more information. The speed d...

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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...

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To turn the fcw system back on, press the forward collision button again to turn the system on. Changing the fcw status to “off” prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you. Note: the fcw system state is kept in memory from one ignition cycle to the ...

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Parksense rear park assist — if equipped the parksense rear park assist system provides visual and audible indications of the distance between the rear fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.G. During a parking maneuver. If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, the vehi...

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Parksense warning display the parksense warning screen will only be displayed if sound and display is selected from the customer - programmable features section of the uconnect system. Refer to ⬙ uconnect settings” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. The parksense warni...

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Warning alerts rear dis- tance (in/cm) greater than 79 in (200 cm) 79-59 in (150-100 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) audible alert chime none single 1/2 second tone slow slow fast fast continuous arcs-left none none non...

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Service the parksense rear park assist system during vehicle start up, when the parksense rear park assist system has detected a faulted condition, the instrument cluster will actuate a single chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will display the “parksense unavailable wipe rear sensors” or the “p...

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Caution! (continued) detected at all. Obstacles located above or below the sensors will not be detected when they are in close proximity. • 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...

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• parksense will retain its last known configuration state for the automatic braking function through ignition cycles. The automatic braking function is intended to assist the driver in avoiding possible collisions with detected ob- stacles when backing up in reverse gear. Note: • the driver is alwa...

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

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Warning alerts for rear rear dis- tance (in/cm) greater than 79 in (200 cm) 79-59 in (150-100 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) audible alert chime none single 1/2 second tone slow slow fast fast continuous arcs-left none...

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Parksense will retain its last known configuration state through ignition cycles. Enabling and disabling parksense parksense can be enabled and disabled with the parksense switch. When the parksense switch is pushed to dis- able the system, the instrument cluster will display the “parksense off” mes...

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• jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could affect the performance of parksense. • when you turn parksense off, the instrument cluster will display “parksense off.” furthermore, once you turn parksense off, it remains off until you turn it on again, even if you cycle the ignition. • when...

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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 gear selector is put into reverse. The image will be displayed on the navigation/multimedia ra...

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Note: if snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens. Overhead console the overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights and storage for sunglasses. Universal garage door opener (homelin...

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Courtesy lights the courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the top corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, push the lens a second time. Sunglasses bin door at the front of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- ment access is a “p...

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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...

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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 pushed. 6. Return to the vehicle and push the programmed homelink button twice (holding the button for two seco...

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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,...

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To do this, push and hold the two outside buttons for 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note: all channels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be erased. The homelink universal transceiver is disabled when the vehicle security alarm is active. Troubleshooting tips if you are having ...

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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, parti...

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Closing power shade — express push the switch forward and release it within one-half second and the shade will close automatically from any position. If the sunroof is completely closed the shade will close fully and stop automatically. This is called “express close”. During express close operation,...

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The ignition is in the on or acc position, while the outlets labeled with a “battery” are connected directly to the battery and powered at all times. 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 batte...

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The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo area. Note: the rear power outlet can be switched from switched “ignition” only to constant “battery” powered all the time. See your local authorized dealer for details. Rear power outlet power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse 3 understand...

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Caution! (continued) discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting. • accessories that draw higher power (i.E., coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the bat- tery even more quickly. Only use these intermit- tently and with greater caution. • a...

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There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest. Storage glove compartment the glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Rear cupholders glove compartment 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 269.

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Console features the center console contains both an upper and a lower storage area. To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on the small latch located on the lid. Storage compartment storage compartment latches 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 271.

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Warning! (continued) console compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision. Cargo area features rechargeable flashlight the rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the left side of the cargo area. The flashlight snaps out of the bezel when needed. The flashlight features two bright led ligh...

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Two additional storage bins are located under the load floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor and attach the tether hook (attached to the bottom of the load floor) to the liftgate opening. Tether strap lower storage bins 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 275.

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Warning! (continued) cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart- ment. Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken from its mounting. Do not store it in the vehicle. Rear cargo tie-downs the rear cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area floor, should be used to safely secure loads when ...

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Rear window features rear window wiper/washer the rear wiper/washer controls are located on the mul- tifunction lever on the left 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 upward to ...

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Roof luggage rack — if equipped the crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars. Note: if not equipped with crossbars, your authorized ...

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Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . .287 䡵 instrument cluster — premium . . . . . .288 䡵 warning and indicator lights . . . . . . .290 ▫ red telltale indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291 ▫ yellow telltale indicator lights . . . . . . ...

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䡵 steering wheel audio controls — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .421 ▫ radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .422 ▫ cd player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .423 䡵 cd/dvd disc maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .423 䡵 radio oper...

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

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1. Speedometer • indicates vehicle speed. 2. Tachometer • indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm x 1000). 3. Temperature gauge • the temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem- perature. Any reading within the normal range indi- cates that the engine cooling system is operating sa...

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Red telltale indicator lights seat belt reminder warning light red telltale light what it means seat belt reminder warning light when the ignition is first placed in the on/run, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is unb...

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Brake warning light red telltale light what it means united states canada 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 le...

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Vehicle security warning light — if equipped red telltale light what it means vehicle security warning light — if equipped this light will flash at a fast rate for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed. Oil pressu...

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Oil temperature warning light red telltale light what it means oil temperature warning light this telltale indicates engine oil temperature is high. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. Battery charge warning light red telltale light what...

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Red telltale light what it means run and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Electric power steering fail warning — if equipped red telltale light what it means electric power steering fail warning — if eq...

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Speed limit warning light — if equipped red warning light what it means speed limit warning light if the vehicle speed is greater than or equal to 120 km/h, the speed warning telltale will display in the did, and a chime will sound with a pop up warning message. Transmission temperature warning ligh...

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Custom mode srt indicator light red telltale light what it means custom mode srt indicator light this light will turn on when custom mode srt is active. Refer to “selec-track” in “start- ing and operating” for further information. 4 understanding your instrument panel 303.

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Caution! Prolonged driving with the malfunction indicator light (mil) on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and driveability. If the mil is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is required. Warni...

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Electronic stability control (esc) off indicator light — if equipped yellow telltale light what it means electronic stability control (esc) off indicator light — if equipped this light indicates the electronic stability control (esc) is off. Tire pressure monitoring indicator light yellow telltale l...

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Illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. Tpms malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, includi...

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Low fuel indicator light yellow telltale light what it means low fuel indicator light when the fuel level reaches approximately 1.5 gal (5.8 l) this light will turn on, and remain on until fuel is added. Service forward collision fault indicator light — if equipped yellow telltale light what it mean...

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Adaptive cruise control fault indicator light — if equipped yellow telltale light what it means adaptive cruise control fault indicator light this light will turn on when the acc is not operating and needs service. For further infor- mation, refer to “adaptive cruise control (acc)” in “understanding...

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Turn signal indicator lights green telltale light what it means turn signal indicator lights the instrument cluster directional arrow will flash independently for the left or right turn signal as selected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected when the multifunctio...

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Adaptive cruise control (acc) set with target light — if equipped green telltale light what it means adaptive cruise control (acc) set with target light this will display when the acc is set and a target vehicle is detected. Refer to “adaptive cruise control (acc)” in “understanding the features of ...

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Snow mode srt indicator light green telltale light what it means snow mode srt indicator light this light will turn on when snow mode srt is active. Refer to “selec-track” in “starting and operating” for further information. Blue telltale indicator lights high beam indicator light blue telltale ligh...

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Speed warning light — if equipped white telltale light what it means speed warning light each time the set speed is exceeded, an audible chime will sound for up to 10 seconds or until the speed is no longer exceeded, the telltale will change from white to yellow (on color displays), the telltale wil...

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The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel: • up arrow button push and release the up arrow button to scroll upward through the main menu and submenus. • down arrow button push and release the down arrow button to scroll downwar...

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Reviewed from the “messages” main menu item. Ex- amples of this message type are “right front turn signal lamp out” and “low tire pressure.” • unstored messages this message type is displayed indefinitely or until the condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples of this message type are...

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Head unit. When the shift up indicator is shown on the display, the psi is advising the driver to engage a higher gear. Note: the psi is configured and turned on or off in the head unit “shift light: set up” page. The psi indicator in the cluster information display remains illuminated until the dri...

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• service air bag warning light • door open • doors open • liftgate open • hood open • shift not allowed • vehicle speed too high to shift to d • vehicle speed is too high to shift to r • vehicle speed is too high to shift to p • service transmission • service shifter the reconfigurable telltales se...

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Performance features push and release the up or down ar- row button until the srt icon/title is high- lighted in the did. Push and release the left or right arrow button to scroll through the performance feature submenus. Warning! Measurement of vehicle statistics with the perfor- mance features is ...

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• the feature will “ready” when the vehicle speed is at 0 mph (0 km/h). The word “ready” will flash when conditions are met for the event to begin. • dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach 60 mph (100 km/h) in less then 10 seconds. • to clear the vehicle’s best, last, and current 0-60 mph...

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• pushing and holding the ok button will clear the current and last run values. Current g-force when selected, this screen displays the current g-force (lateral and longitudinal) that displays the directions of the forces. Peak g-force when selected, this screen displays all four g-force values (two...

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Driver assist — if equipped push and release the up or down ar- row button until the driver assist display icon/title is highlighted in the did. For further information, refer to “adaptive cruise control (acc) — if equipped” in “under- standing the features of your vehicle.” fuel economy push and re...

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Screen setup driver selectable items current gear • on • off (default setting) upper left • none • compass (default setting) • outside temp • time • range to empty (rte) • fuel economy average • fuel economy current • trip a • trip b • speed limit upper right • none • compass • outside temp (default...

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When the end of the list is reached, ⬙ no or end of diagnostic code ⬙ will appear in the did. Speed warning — if equipped push and release the up or down ar- row button until the speed warning menu icon/title is highlighted in the did. Push and release the ok button to enter speed warning. Use the u...

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• turning on all possible vehicle electrical loads (e.G. Hvac to max settings, exterior and interior lights, overloaded power outlets +12v, 115v ac, usb ports) during certain driving conditions (city driving, tow- ing, frequent stopping). • installing options like additional lights, upfitter elec- t...

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Warning! • it is not possible to know or to predict all of the possible outcomes if your vehicle’s systems are breached. It may be possible that vehicle systems, including safety related systems, could be im- paired or a loss of vehicle control could occur that may result in an accident involving se...

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Buttons on the faceplate buttons on the faceplate 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 instru- ment panel. Turn the control knob to scroll ...

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“–” setting buttons on the touchscreen or by selecting any point on the scale between the “+” and “–” buttons on the touchscreen. Note: to make changes to the ⬙ display brightness with headlights on ⬙ setting, the headlights must be on and the interior dimmer switch must not be in the ⬙ party ⬙ or ⬙...

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• temperature select from: “°c,” or “°f.” • power select from: “hp” (us), “hp” (uk), and “kw.” • torque select from: “lb-ft” or “nm.” voice after pressing the “voice” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: • voice response length when in this display, you may change the ...

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Radio. The feature can be can be set to far, medium or near. The default status of fcw is the far setting. This means the system will warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away. This gives you the most reaction time. To change the setting for more dyn...

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Caution! (continued) the sensors will not be detected when they are in close proximity. • 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. • fro...

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

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• headlights with wipers — if equipped when this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is in the auto position, the headlights will turn on ap- proximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by th...

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• 1st press of key fob unlocks when ⬙ driver door ⬙ is selected with 1st press of key fob unlocks, only the driver’s door will unlock with the first press of the rke key fob unlock button. You must press the rke key fob unlock button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors. When ⬙ all doors ⬙ is selec...

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Vehicle. To make your selection, press the “easy exit seat” button on the touchscreen until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. • engine off power delay when this feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, uconnect phone system (if equipped), dvd...

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Siriusxm setup — if equipped after pressing the “siriusxm setup” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: • tune start tune start begins playing the current song from the beginning when you tune to a music channel using one of the twelve presets, so you can enjoy the co...

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System information after pressing the “system information” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: • system information when system information is selected, a system informa- tion screen will appear displaying the system software version. Srt performance pages performance...

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The following describes each feature and its operation: home when home is selected, the following options will be available: • a series of six images which can be selected by the user. • a left and right arrow to allow the user to scroll through vehicle images. • a short-cut to the srt drive modes f...

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• save pressing the “save” button will let you save the last run. Any saved run over 10, will overwrite the last saved run for uconnect system storage. The operation of the save feature is listed below: • with a usb jump drive installed, press the “usb” button to save runs to the jump drive. • with ...

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Gauges 1 when selected, this screen displays the following values: • coolant temperature shows the actual coolant temperature. • oil temperature shows the actual oil temperature. • oil pressure shows the actual oil pressure. Srt performance pages — gauges 1 4 understanding your instrument panel 373.

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G-force when selected, this screen displays all four g-force values (two lateral and two longitudinal) as well as steering angle. When g-force is selected, the following features will be available: • lateral g-force left and right the lateral g-force measures the (sideways) left and right force of t...

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• instantaneous horsepower/kilowatts shows instantaneous engine power. • instantaneous torque shows instantaneous engine torque in foot pounds (lb/ ft). • oil pressure shows actual oil pressure in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kpa). • gear shows the current (or pending) operating tran...

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Listed below are the available drive modes: track mode selecting “track” with the selec-track switch will acti- vate the configuration for typical track driving. The transmission, stability control, all-wheel drive, steer- ing, and suspension systems are all set to their “track” settings highlighted...

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Tow mode selecting “tow” with the selec-track switch will activate the configuration for towing a trailer. Once in this mode, trailer sway control is enabled in the esc system. The transmission is set to “tow” setting highlighted in purple. Stability control is set to “full” highlighted in blue. All...

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Auto mode auto mode is enabled upon ignition on, or by selecting “auto” with the selec-track switch. The transmission, stability control and all-wheel drive modes are set to their “street” settings highlighted in yellow. Steering and snow mode set-up drive mode auto (default) 4 understanding your in...

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Mode, the all-wheel drive, stability control, transmis- sion, steering, suspension, and paddle shifter settings are shown in their current configuration. While in the custom mode screen, press the “custom set-up” button on the touchscreen to access the select- able options. Select which mode suits y...

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• sport press the “sport” button on the touchscreen to provide greater distribution of torque to the rear wheels (65%.) • street press the “street” button on the touchscreen to provide moderate distribution of torque to the rear wheels (60%.). • 50/50 press the “50/50” button on the touchscreen to p...

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• off press the “off” button on the touchscreen to disable steering wheel paddle shifters. Stability control • track pressing the “track” button on the touchscreen will provide minimal stability control. • sport pressing the “sport” button on the touchscreen will provide reduced stability control. •...

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Steering • track press the “track” button on the touchscreen to adjust the steering effort and feel to the greatest level. • sport press the “sport” button on the touchscreen to adjust the steering effort and feel to a greater level. • street press the “street ⬙ button on the touchscreen to balance ...

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Launch control can be accessed by pushing the launch button on the selec-track switch or pushing the srt button on the selec-track switch then selecting the “race options” button on the touchscreen. Press the “activate launch control” button on the touchscreen to activate the feature. Press the “lau...

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Within the driver information display (did). This fea- ture is a visual cue to manually up-shift using the paddle shifters. To actuate the shift light feature, press the “shift light” button on the touchscreen, then press the “shift light on” button on the touchscreen. Activation is shown on the did...

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Not set, so you are free to select any 4 digit numeric combination that will be easy to remember. While in valet mode the following vehicle configurations are set and locked to prevent unauthorized modification: • all-wheel drive is set to 50/50. • transmission locks out access to first gear and up-...

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Eco mode push the eco button on the center stack of the instru- ment panel to enter eco mode. Eco mode modifies the vehicle’s engine and transmission settings to provide improved fuel economy at a trade-off with acceleration performance. Increased engine exhaust noise and/or vibration may be noticed...

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• place the ignition in the on or acc position. • your vehicle may be equipped with a blu-ray disc player. If equipped with a blu-ray disc player, the icon will be present on the player. • turn on the rear seat entertainment system by push- ing the power button on the remote control. • when the vide...

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Dual video screen note: typically there are two different ways to operate the features of the rear seat entertainment system. • the remote control • the touchscreen radio (if equipped) blu-ray disc player play a blu-ray disc the blu-ray disc player is located in the center console. 1. Insert a blu-r...

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Is not highlighted, select button to access controls for screen 1/channel 1 source. 2. Rse power press to turn rse on/off. 3. Rse mute mute rear headphones for the current ignition cycle. Pressing mute again will unmute rear headphones. 4. Rse remote control lock out press to enable/disable remote c...

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When connecting an external source to the aux/hdmi input, ensure to follow the standard color coding for the audio/video jacks: 1. Hdmi input. 2. Right audio in (red). 3. Left audio in (white). 4. Video in (yellow). Note: certain high-end video games consoles may exceed the power limit of the vehicl...

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2. Press the rear media button to display the rear media control screen. 3. Press the 1 or 2 buttons on the touchscreen, and the select source button on the touchscreen. Press the disc button on the touchscreen in the media col- umn. To exit, press the x at the top right of the screen. Note: pressin...

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Controls and indicators 1. Power — turns the screen and wireless headphone transmitter for the selected channel on or off. To hear audio while the screen is closed, push the power button to turn the headphone transmitter on. 2. Channel selector indicators — when a button is pushed, the currently aff...

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Controls the headphone power indicator and controls are located on the right ear cup. Note: the rear video system must be turned on before sound can be heard from the headphones. To conserve battery life, the headphones will automatically turn off approximately three minutes after the rear video sys...

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Particular unwired technology llc ( ⬙ unwired ⬙ ) wire- less headphone ( ⬙ product ⬙ ). The warranty is not transfer- able. How long does the coverage last? This warranty lasts as long as you own the product. What does this warranty cover? Except as specified below, this warranty covers any product ...

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Display settings menu. These settings control the appear- ance of the video on the screen. The factory default settings are already set for optimum viewing, so there is no need to change these settings under normal circum- stances. To change the settings, push the remote control’s naviga- tion butto...

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If you record a disc using a personal computer, there may be cases where the blu-ray disc player may not be able to play some or the entire disc, even if it is recorded in a compatible format and is playable on other players. To help avoid playback problems, use the following guide- lines when recor...

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Disc player will attempt to continue playing the disc by skipping forward one to three seconds at a time. If the end of the disc is reached, the blu-ray disc player will return to the beginning of the disc and attempt to play the start of the first track. The blu-ray disc player may shut down during...

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Cd player pushing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the cd. Pushing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play. If you push the switch u...

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This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules and with industry canada license-exempt rss standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may c...

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Button descriptions (applies to both the buttons on the faceplate and the buttons on the touchscreen) 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...

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Slide the temperature bar towards the red arrow button on the touchscreen for warmer temperature settings. Note: pressing this button while in sync mode will automatically exit sync. 8. Passenger temperature control down button provides the passenger with independent temperature control. Push the bu...

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12. Climate control off button press and release this button to turn the climate control on/off. 13. Driver temperature control down button provides the driver with independent temperature con- trol. Push the button on the faceplate for cooler tempera- ture settings or on the touchscreen, press and ...

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Selected. Press the button a second time to turn off the recirculation mode and allow outside air into the vehicle. Note: in cold weather, use of recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation feature may be unavailable (button on the touchscreen greyed out) if conditions...

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Coolant that meets the requirements of fca material standard ms.90032 and 50% water is recommended. Refer to “maintenance procedures” in “maintaining your vehicle” for proper coolant selection. Winter operation use of the air recirculation mode during winter months is not recommended because it may ...

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Control setting suggestions for various weather conditions 4 understanding your instrument panel 437.

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If you see the icon on your touchscreen, you have the uconnect 8.4an system. If not, you have a uconnect 8.4a system. Get started all you need to control your uconnect system with your voice are the buttons on your steering wheel. 1. Visit uconnectphone.Com to check mobile device and feature compati...

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Basic voice commands the basic voice commands below can be given at any point while using your uconnect system. Push the vr button . After the beep, say: • cancel to stop a current voice session • help to hear a list of suggested voice commands • repeat to listen to the system prompts again notice t...

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Media uconnect offers connections via usb, sd, bluetooth and auxiliary ports (if equipped). Voice operation is only available for connected usb and ipod devices. (remote cd player optional and not available on all vehicles.) push the vr button . After the beep, say one of the following commands and ...

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Voice text reply uconnect will announce incoming text messages. Push the phone button and say listen. (must have com- patible mobile phone paired to uconnect system.) 1. Once an incoming text message is read to you, push lp;&1qthe phone button . After the beep, say: “reply.” 2. Listen to the uconnec...

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Tip: voice text reply is not compatible with iphone, but if your vehicle is equipped with siri eyes free, you can use your voice to send a text message. Climate (8.4a/8.4an) too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures hands- free and keep everyone comfortable while you keep moving ahead. (if vehi...

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Uconnect access (8.4a/8.4an) warning! Always obey traffic laws and pay attention to the road. Some uconnect access services, including 9-1-1 and assist, will not work without an operable 1x (voice/data) or 3g (data) network connection. Note: your vehicle may be transmitting data as autho- rized by t...

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Signing up is easy! Simply follow the steps above. Or, press the “apps ” button on the touchscreen to “register by web” to complete the process using your smartphone or computer. For further information, please visit driveuconnect.Com. Mobile app (8.4a/8.4an) you’re only a few steps away from using ...

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Apple iphone ios6 or later supports reading incoming text messages only. To enable this feature on your apple iphone, follow these 4 simple steps: iphone notification settings 1 — select “settings” 2 — select “bluetooth” 3 — select the (i) for the paired vehicle 4 — turn on “show notifications” 4 un...

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Tip: once you perform a search, you can reorganize the results by selecting either the best match, rating or distance tab on the top of the touchscreen display. Siriusxm travel link (8.4a/8.4an) need to find a gas station, view local movie listings, check a sports score or the 5 - day weather foreca...

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Note: only the first 25 characters can been seen on the touchscreen while typing a custom message. While in do not disturb, conference call can be selected so you can still place a second call without being inter- rupted by incoming calls. Note: • reply with text message is not compatible with ip- h...

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Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .463 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .463 ▫ keyless enter-n-go — ignition . . . . . . . . . . .464 ▫ normal starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .464 ▫ extreme cold weather (belo...

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▫ tire identification number (tin). . . . . . . . . . .525 ▫ tire terminology and definitions . . . . . . . . . .527 ▫ tire loading and tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . .528 䡵 tires — general information . . . . . . . .533 ▫ tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .533 ▫ tire in...

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Starting procedures before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. Warning! • before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic transmission into park and apply ...

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3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds. 4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button again. Note: normal starting of either a cold or a war...

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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...

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Warning! (continued) • when leaving the vehicle, always make sure the keyless ignition node is in the “off” mode, re- move the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle. • do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children), and do not leave the ignition in ...

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• the transmission will launch (from a stop) in second gear. • the torque converter clutch may engage at lower engine speeds and remain on longer. • the engine idle speed will be lower. • the overall driving performance will be more conser- vative. • some eco mode functions may be temporarily inhib-...

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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...

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Warning! (continued) 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 brake, brake pedal or the gear selector. • do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in a locati...

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Drive (d) this range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission automatically upshifts through all forward gears. The drive position provides optimum driving characteris- tics under all normal ope...

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When to use tow mode when driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, select tow mode, using the rotary switch on the center console. Selecting tow mode will improve per- formance and reduce the potential for transmission over- ...

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Or out of autostick at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal. Warning! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury. Selec-track — if equipped desc...

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Active damping system this vehicle is equipped with an electronic controlled damping system. This system reduces body roll and pitch in many driving situations including cornering, accelera- tion and braking. There are 3 modes: • street mode (available in terrain positions auto, snow and custom.) — ...

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(rather than first gear) during launches, to minimize wheel slippage. The transmission is set to “snow” setting highlighted in blue. Stability control is set to “full” highlighted in blue. All-wheel drive is set to “50/50” highlighted in blue. Steering is set to “street” highlighted in yellow. Suspe...

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Paddles • on — enables steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. • off — disables steering wheel mounted paddle shift- ers. Stability control • track — modifies traction control to optimize track performance with the least stability control. • sport — turns off traction control and reduces stability c...

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• eco mode — this mode modifies the vehicle’s engine and transmission settings to provide improved fuel economy at a trade-off with acceleration perfor- mance. Increased engine exhaust noise and/or vibra- tion may be noticed while eco is active, this is normal and will not damage the vehicle. Note: ...

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4. When the above conditions have been met, the did will read “release brake”. 5. Keep the vehicle pointed straight. Launch control will be active until the vehicle reaches 62 mph (100 km/h), at which point the electronic stabil- ity control (esc) system will return to its current esc mode. Launch c...

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Note: it is recommended that you target 40psi (276kpa) hot tire pressure at the conclusion of each track session. Starting at 32psi (221kpa) front & 30psi (207 kpa) rear cold and adjusting based on ambient & track conditions is recommended. Tire pressure can be monitored via the driver information d...

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

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Alternate electric power steering efforts can be selected through the uconnect system. Refer to ”customer pro- grammable features” within “uconnect settings” in “un- derstanding your instrument panel” for further informa- tion. Warning! Continued operation with reduced assist could pose a safety ris...

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

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Brakes will still function. However, the effort required to brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required with the power system operating. Note: due to the performance nature of our brake systems, some noise is to be expected. Electronic brake control system your vehicle is equipped with...

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Warning! (continued) can cause possible loss of anti-lock braking capa- bility. Installation of such equipment should be performed by qualified professionals. • pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. ...

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The brake while stopped on an incline, hsa will continue to hold the brake pressure for a short period. If the driver does not apply the throttle before this time expires, the system will release brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill as normal. The following conditions must be met i...

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Disabling and enabling hsa this feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • for vehicles equipped with the driver information display (did), refer to “driver information display (did)” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. ...

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Light” begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. Warning! • electronic stability control (esc) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehi...

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• trailer sway control (tsc) is disabled when the esc system is in the “partial off” mode. Full off – if equipped this mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be used on any public roadways. In this mode, tcs and esc features are turned off. To enter the “full off” mode,...

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

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Optimal steering behavior in order to reach/maintain vehicle stability. The only notification the driver receives that the feature is active is the torque applied to the steering wheel. Note: the dst feature is only meant to help the driver realize the correct course of action through small torques ...

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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...

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• vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h) • parking brake is released. • driver door is closed. • driver is not applying throttle. Activating ssc once ssc is enabled it will activate automatically once the following conditions are met: • driver releases throttle. • driver releases brake. • transmissio...

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• the vehicle is driven greater than 20 mph (32 km/h) for greater than 70 seconds. • the vehicle is driven greater than 40 mph (64 km/h) (ssc exits immediately). Feedback to the driver: the instrument cluster has an ssc icon and the ssc switch has an led which offer feedback to the driver about the ...

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• temporary spare tires are designed for temporary emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- pact spare tires have the letter “t” or “s” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: t145/80d18 103m. • high flotation tire sizing is based on u.S. Design standards and it beg...

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Example: load identification: absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a standard load (sl) tire: • xl = extra load (or reinforced) tire, or • ll = light load tire or • c, d, e, f, g = load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a...

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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,...

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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. ...

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Metric example for load limit for example, if “xxx” amount equals 635 kg and there will be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635-340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4. Note: • if your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load fro...

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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...

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At least once a month: • check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality pocket-type pressure gauge. Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation. Tires may look properly inflated even when they are under- inflated. • inspect tires for signs of tire wear or visible damage. Cau...

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Tire repair if your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it meets the following criteria: • the tire has not been driven on when flat. • the damage is only on the tread section of your tire (sidewall damage is not repairable). • the puncture is no greater than a ¼ of an inch (6 mm). Consult a...

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While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be checked before using these tire types. Run flat tires — if equipped run flat tires a...

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Full size spare — if equipped the full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the ...

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These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 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 information....

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Warning! (continued) • never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity, other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose control and have a collision. • failure to equip your vehicle wi...

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Type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to main- tain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride. Refer to the “maintenance schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. More frequent rotation is permis- sible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unu...

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The recommended cold tire pressure in order for the tire pressure monitoring telltale light to be turned off. Note: when filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kpa) above the recommended cold placard pressure in order to turn the tire pressure mo...

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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 regularly check the tire pressure in all of your tires and to maintain the proper pressure. The tire pressure...

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Service tpm system warning the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will flash on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound a chime. The did will display a “service tpm sys- tem” message for a minimum of five seconds. This messag...

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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 two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause ...

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Are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may void or not be covered under new vehicle limited warranty. Modifications that allow the engine to run on com- pressed natural gas (cng) or liquid propane (lp) may result in damage to the engine, emissions, and fuel system components. Problems th...

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Caution! (continued) some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate ser- vice. Contact your authorized dealer for service assistance. • the use of fuel additives, which are now being sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Most of these products co...

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Note: in certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the fuel door to break the ice buildup and re-release the fuel door using the inside release button. Do not pry on the door. 3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe se...

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3. Grab popped up outboard edge with other hand to disengage snaps. 4. Remove the storage bin. 5. Pull the release cable to open the fuel door, push the release cable back to the home position to re-seat the fuel door latch to the closed position. Note: if the fuel door does not latch after the manu...

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Tire size the tire size on the vehicle certification label represents the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size. Rim size this is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size listed. Inflation pressure this is the cold tire inf...

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

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

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Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) engine/ transmission gcwr (gross combined wt. Rating) frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Trailer tongue wt. (see note) 6.4l automatic 12,600 lbs (5 715 kg) 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 7,200 lbs (3 265 kg) 720 lbs (327 kg) refer to local la...

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3. Lower back down to disengage the tabs located at the top of the hitch receiver cover and then pull outwards to remove. To reinstall the hitch receiver cover after towing repeat the procedure in reverse order. Note: be sure to engage all tabs of the hitch receiver cover in the bumper fascia prior ...

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Proper maintenance intervals. When towing a trailer, never exceed the gawr or gcwr ratings. Warning! Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: • make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during trav...

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Four-pin connector 1 — female pins 2 — male pin 3 — ground 4 — park 5 — left stop/turn 6 — right stop/turn seven-pin connector 1 — battery 2 — backup lamps 3 — right stop/turn 4 — electric brakes 5 — ground 6 — left stop/turn 7 — running lamps 5 starting and operating 577.

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• trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (453 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 1,653 lbs (749 kg). Towing requirements — tires • proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to “tires – general information” ...

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Cooling system to reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: city driving when stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans- mission into neutral and increase engine idle speed. Highway driving reduce speed. Air conditioning turn off temporarily. Re...

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

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Torque specifications lug nut/bolt torque **lug nut/ bolt size lug nut/ bolt socket size 110 ft-lbs (149 n·m) m14 x 1.50 22 mm **use only your authorized dealer recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening. Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the ...

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Warning! (continued) lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas. Run flat tires this vehicle is equipped with “run flat” tires. Run flat tires allow the vehicle to be driven approximately 50 miles (80km) at 55 mph (88...

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3. Set the parking brake. 4. Place the gear selector into park. 5. Turn the ignition off. 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For ex- ample, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. Note: passengers should not remain in the v...

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1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from storage. 2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left, one turn, while the wheel is still on the ground. 3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. 4. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flange just behind the fro...

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6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides maximum sta- bility. Lift point symbol on sill molding rear jacking location 594 what to do i...

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9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter- clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks. 10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice. ...

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Jump-starting 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 carefully. Warni...

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2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- cal accessories. 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to remove it. 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set th...

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6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence: disconnecting the jumper cables 1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable from the remote negative (-) post of the discharged vehicle. 2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable from th...

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Warning! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi- cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously w...

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Caution! Closing the armrest while the manual park release is activated may damage the manual park release mechanism, the transmission, and/or the armrest. Note: to prevent the vehicle from rolling unintention- ally, firmly apply the parking brake. To disengage the manual park release lever: 1. To d...

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Towing a disabled vehicle the manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all four wheels off the ground using a flatbed. If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to “manual park release” in this section for instructions on shifting the transmission out of park...

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▫ brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .647 ▫ front/rear axle fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .649 ▫ transfer case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .650 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .651 ▫ appearance care and protection from corros...

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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...

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Serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- ment. If the obd ii system should be determined not ready for the i/m test, your vehicle may fail the test. Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your vehicle’s o...

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Maintenance procedures the pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle. Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed “maintenance schedule”, there are other components which may require servicing or replacement in the fu...

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The manufacturer recommends the use of pennzoil ultra 0w-40 engine or equivalent mopar oil meeting the fca material standard ms-12633 for use in all operating temperatures. The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on engine oil filler...

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Engine oil filter selection this manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. Mopar engine oil filters are a high ...

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2. Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air cleaner filter. 3. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the housing assembly. Open air cleaner filter assembly 1 — air cleaner cover 2 — air cleaner filter air cleaner filter 1 — air cleaner filter 2 — air cleaner filter inspection surface 622 ma...

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Normal. Any belt with cracks running along a rib must be replaced. Also have the belt replaced if it has excessive wear, frayed cords or severe glazing. Conditions that would require replacement: • rib chunking (one or more ribs has separated from belt body) • rib or belt wear • longitudinal belt cr...

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Warning! (continued) flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery. • do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result. • do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The...

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Warning! Do not remove the a/c air filter while the vehicle is running, or while the ignition is in the acc or on/run mode. With the a/c air filter removed and the blower operating, the blower can contact hands and may propel dirt and debris into your eyes, resulting in personal injury. The a/c air ...

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Pulling the door outward. Unhinge the filter cover on the right side to fully remove the cover. 6. Remove the a/c air filter by pulling it straight out of the housing. 7. Install the a/c air filter with the arrow on the filter pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter cover, make sure th...

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Note: life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor performance of blades may be present with chattering, marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as neces- sary. The wiper blades a...

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3. With the wiper blade disengaged, remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm by holding the wiper arm with one hand and separating the wiper blade from the wiper arm with the other hand (move the wiper blade toward the right side of the vehicle to separate the wiper blade from the wiper arm). 4. Ge...

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2. Lift the rear wiper arm fully off the glass. Wiper pivot cap in unlocked position 1 — wiper arm pivot cap 2 — wiper arm wiper blade in folded out position 1 — wiper arm pivot cap 2 — wiper arm 3 — wiper blade 636 maintaining your vehicle.

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Installing the rear wiper 1. Lift the rear wiper arm pivot cap away from the glass to allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the glass. Note: the rear wiper arm cannot be fully raised off the glass unless the wiper arm pivot cap is unsnapped first. Attempting to fully raise the rear wiper ar...

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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. ...

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Applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, the system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh oat coolant (conforming to ms.90032) only by an authorized dealer. Check the front of the a/c condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently sprayi...

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Miles (240,000 km) before replacement. To prevent reduc- ing this extended maintenance period, it is important that you use the same engine coolant (oat coolant conform- ing to ms.90032) throughout the life of your vehicle. Please review these recommendations for using organic additive technology (o...

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Puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately. Coolant level the coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the engine off and cold, the level of the engi...

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Warning! (continued) high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and possible brake damage. You would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency. Fluid level check — brake master cylinder the fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced, or immed...

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Caution! Do not overtighten the plugs as it could damage them and cause them to leak. Rear axle fluid level check the rear axle oil level needs to be no lower than 1/8 in (3 mm) below the bottom of the fill hole. The rear axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 n·m...

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Special additives the manufacturer strongly recommends against using any special additives in the transmission. Automatic transmission fluid (atf) is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supple- mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi- tives to the transmission...

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

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Caution! Avoid products or automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or strong alkaline additives or harsh brushes. These products and automatic car washes may damage the wheel’s protective finish. Such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Only car wash soap, mopar wheel c...

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

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Warning! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced a...

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Cavity cartridge fuse micro fuse description f07 30 amp pink – starter solenoid f09 30 amp pink – diesel fuel heater (diesel engine only) / brake vacuum pump f10 40 amp green – body controller / exterior lighting #2 f11 30 amp pink – trailer tow electric brake - if equipped f12 40 amp green – body c...

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Cavity cartridge fuse micro fuse description f44 – 10 amp red diagnostic port f49 – 10 amp red integrated central stack / climate control f50 – 20 amp yellow air suspension control module - if equipped f51 – 15 amp blue ignition node module / keyless ignition / steering column lock f52 – 5 amp tan b...

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Cavity cartridge fuse micro fuse description f75 – 10 amp red dual batt control (if equipped) f76 – 10 amp red anti-lock brakes/electronic stability control f77 – 10 amp red drivetrain control module/front axle dis- connect module f78 – 10 amp red engine control module / electric power steering f80 ...

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Cavity cartridge fuse micro fuse description f100 – 10 amp red active damping - if equipped f101 – 15 amp blue electrochromatic mirror/smart high beams - if equipped f103 – 10 amp red cabin heater (diesel engine only)/rear hvac f104 – 20 amp yellow power outlets (instrument panel/center console) cau...

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

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Yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service. Warning! A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of high intensity discharge (hid) headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned on. It may cause serious electrical shock or electrocution if not ser...

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4. Align the index tabs of the front fog lamp bulb with the slots in the collar of the bulb opening on the back of the front fog lamp housing. 5. Insert the bulb into the housing until the index tabs are engaged in the slots of the collar. 6. Firmly and evenly push the bulb straight into the lamp ho...

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6. Remove/replace bulb(s). 7. Reinstall the socket(s) 8. Reverse process to reinstall the liftgate trim. Center high-mounted stop lamp (chmsl) the center high mounted stop lamp is led. Service at authorized dealer. Rear of liftgate tail lamp 1 — auxiliary led tail connector – do not remove 2 — backu...

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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) that meets the requirements of fca material standard ms.90032. Engine oil for best perfo...

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Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . .682 ▫ maintenance chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .684 8.

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Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “driver informa- tion display (did)” i...

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Miles: 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000 108,000 1 14,000 120,000 126,000 132,000 138,000 144,000 150,000 or months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150 or kilometers: ...

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** the spark plug change interval is mileage based only, monthly intervals do not apply. 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 serv...

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䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .697 ▫ treadwear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .697 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .698 ▫ temperature grades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .698 690 if...

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Facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • if for some reason...

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Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive plan provisions and an owner identification card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you have any questions abo...

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Defect to the canadian government should contact trans- port canada, motor vehicle defect investigations and recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.Tc.Gc.Ca/ roadsafety/ publication order forms to order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below. V...

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Significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- teristics and climate. Traction grades the traction grades, from highest to lowest, are aa, a, b, and c. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement, as measured ...

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Index 10

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Alarm (security alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 295, 301, 321 alarm system (security alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 alterations/modifications, vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 antifreeze (engine coolant). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .643, 677 disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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Child restraints booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 child seat installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 how to stow an unused alr seat belt . . . . . . . .98 infants and child restr...

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Emergency, in case of freeing vehicle when stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .602 hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .584 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .598 emission control system maintenance . . . . . . . . . .613 engine . . . . . . . . . ....

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