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Jeep Liberty 2011 Owner's Manual

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    Liberty chrysler group llc o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 l ib e rt y 11kk74-126-ab second edition printed in u.S.A..

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    291680.Ps 11jk72-126-aa chrysler 1" gutter 05/14/2010 06:18:00 vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name chrysler group llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name chrysler canada inc. Used in substitution therefore. Driving and alcohol drunken driving is one o...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 5: Introduction

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

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

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

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    6 introduction.

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

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    Vehicle modifications/alterations warning! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or death. 8 introduction.

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    Things to know before starting your vehicle contents 䡵 a word about your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ ignition key removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ key-in-ignition reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 䡵 sentry key 威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    ▫ using the panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ▫ programming additional transmitters . . . . . . 25 ▫ battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 䡵 remote starting system — if equipped . . . . . . . 26 ▫ ho...

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    ▫ enhanced seat belt use reminder system (beltalert 威 ) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 ▫ energy management feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 ▫ seat belts and pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . 58 ▫ seat belt extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 ▫ supplemental restra...

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    A word about your keys you can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with either side up. The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized dealer. Ask your authorized dea...

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    Note: • for vehicles not equipped with the electronic vehicle information center (evic), features such as the power window switches, radio, power sunroof or sky slider 威 (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the lock position. Openi...

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    Warning! • never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power win- dows, other controls, or move the vehicle...

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    The vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the engine. Note: a key that has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation,...

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    Replacement keys note: only keys that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a sentry key 威 is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. Caution! Always remove the sentry keys 威 from the vehicle and lock all doors whe...

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    3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the on/run position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In addition, the vehicle security light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the lock position and remove the second key. 4. I...

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    Vehicle security alarm — if equipped the vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors, liftgate, and liftgate flipper glass for unauthorized entry and ignition for unauthorized operation. While the ve- hicle security alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and flipper glass are disable...

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    Cancel the arming process. If the vehicle security alarm arms successfully, the vehicle security light will flash at a slower rate to indicate the alarm is set. Note: for added security, whenever the security alarm is armed, the homelink 威 /garage door opener (if equipped) is disabled as well. To di...

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    This feature also turns on the approach lighting (if equipped). For details, refer to “electronic vehicle infor- mation center (evic)/personal settings (customer- programmable features)” in “understanding your in- strument panel” for further information. The interior lights will fade to off after ap...

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    To unlock the doors and liftgate press and release the unlock button on the rke transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice to unlock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illumi- nated entry system will also turn on. Remote key...

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    Illuminated approach — if equipped this feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the rke transmitter. The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped with the electronic vehicle information center (evic). Refer to “electronic vehicle infor...

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    3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing the lock button on the rke transmitter. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. Note: pressing the lock button on the rke transmit- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the security alarm...

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    To unlatch the liftgate flip-up window press the rear release button twice to unlatch the liftgate flip-up window. Warning! To avoid injury stand back when opening. Glass will automatically rise. Remote open window feature — if equipped this feature allows you to remotely lower both front door windo...

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    Note: you may need to be close to the vehicle when using the rke transmitter to turn off the panic alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the system. Programming additional transmitters refer to sentry key 威 “customer key programming.” if you do not have a programmed rke transmitter, con...

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    3. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 4. To reassemble the rke transmitter case, snap the two halves together. 5. Reinstall and tighten the screw until snu...

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

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    Note: • for security, power window operation and sunroof or sky slider 威 operation (if equipped) is disabled when the vehicle is in the remote start mode. • the engine can be started two consecutive times (two 15-minute cycles) with the rke transmitter. However, the ignition switch must be cycled to...

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    If the door lock knob is down when you shut the door, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. Note: the manual door locks will not lock or unlock the liftgate. Warning! • for personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle...

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    Power door locks a power door lock switch is located on each of the front door trim panels. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. If you press the power door lock switch while the key is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents ...

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    6. The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. Automatic door locks programming the automatic door locks feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: • for vehicles equipped with the electronic vehicle information center (evic), ...

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    4. The driver door is opened. 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. 6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h). Automatic unlock doors on exit programming the automatic unlock doors on exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: • for vehicles equipped with the electronic vehicle informatio...

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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 a child-protection door lock system. To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade screwdriver (or ignition key) and rotate the dial ...

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    • after disengaging the child-protection door lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. • after engaging the child-protection door lock sys- tem, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. • for emergency...

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    The window controls will operate when the ignition switch is in the on/run or acc position. Warning! Never leave children in a vehicle, with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the windows while operating the power window switches. Suc...

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    Auto up feature with anti-pinch protection — if equipped on some models, the driver’s and front passenger’s (if equipped for passenger side) power window switches have an “auto up” feature. Pull the window switch fully upward to the second detent, release, and the window will go up automatically. To...

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    Reset it may be necessary at some point in time to reactivate the auto up feature. To do so, perform the following proce- dure: 1. Pull the window switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed. 2. Push the window ...

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

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

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    Warning! To avoid injury, stand back when opening. Glass may automatically rise. Note: if a malfunction to the liftgate latch should occur, an emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open the liftgate. The emergency liftgate latch release can be accessed through a snap-in cover located on th...

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    • front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event • all seat belt systems (except the driver’s and rear center) include automatic locking retractors (alrs), which lock the seat belt webbing into position by extending ...

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    Warning! Infants in rear facing child restraints should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger advanced front airbag. An airbag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that posi- tion. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (see ...

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    5. If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the customer center. Phone numbers are provided under ⴖ if you need assistance ⴖ . Warning! • relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with y...

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    Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. Lap/shoulder belts all seating positions in your ve...

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    Warning! (continued) • wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in an accident much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instruc- tions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too. • two ...

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

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

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    5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt. 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch ...

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    Adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage in the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Press the release button to release the anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position that fits you best. Note: the adjusta...

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    Lap/shoulder belt untwisting procedure use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold ...

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

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

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    How the active head restraints (ahr) work the occupant restraint controller (orc) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the active head restraints (ahr) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat ahrs will be deployed. Whe...

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    Caution! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident. Note: for more information on properly adjusting and positi...

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    3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 1 — downward movement 2 — rearward movement 3 — final downward movement to engage locking mecha- nism 2 things to know before starting your vehicle 55.

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

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    Beltalert 威 will chime as a single notification and illumi- nate the seat belt reminder light, then will proceed to the 96 second reminder sequence. The front passenger seat beltalert 威 is not active when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. Beltalert 威 may be triggered when an animal or heavy ob...

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    Energy management feature this vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature in the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on accident. This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a con...

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    Warning! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in an accident. Only use when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when not needed. Supplemental restraint system (srs)...

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    This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the advanced front airbags based upon seat position. This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the dr...

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

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    The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires airbag deployment. This low output is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy output is used for more severe collisions. Note: the passenger advanced front airbag may not deploy, even when the driver advanced fr...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way. • do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios, etc. • do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your v...

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    • if your vehicle is equipped with left and right supple- mental side airbag inflatable curtain (sabic), do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the sabic. The area where the sabic is located should remain free from any obstructions. • do not use accessory seat co...

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    Side airbag inflatable curtain (sabic), and front seat belt pretensioners, as required, depending on the severity and type of impact. Advanced front airbags are designed to provide addi- tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on the severity and typ...

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    The orc contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment. Also, the orc turns on the “airbag warning light” for four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition is first turned to on/run. After th...

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    • occupant classification module (ocm) the ocm is located beneath the front passenger seat. The ocm classifies the occupant into categories based on the measurements made by the seat weight sensors. The ocm communicates with the orc. The orc uses the occupant category to determine whether the passen...

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    The pad indicator light should not be illuminated when an adult passenger is properly seated in the front passen- ger seat. In this case, the passenger advanced front airbag is ready to be inflated if a collision requires an airbag deployment. For all other occupants, the pad indicator light will be...

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    Drivers and adult passengers should verify that the pad indicator light is not illuminated when an adult is riding in the front passenger seat. If an adult occupant’s weight is transferred to another part of the vehicle (like the door or instrument panel), the weight sensors in the seat may not prop...

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    Driver and passenger advanced front airbag inflator units the driver and passenger advanced front airbag inflator units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel. When the orc detects a collision requiring the advanced front airbags, it signals the in...

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    A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain airbag. The inflating side curtain airbag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window. The airbag inflates in about 30 milliseconds (about one quarter of the time it takes to blink your eyes) with ...

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    The following requirements must be strictly adhered to: • do not modify the front passenger seat assembly or components in any way. • do not use prior or future model year seat covers not designated for the specific model being repaired. Al- ways use the correct seat cover specified for the vehicle....

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    Enhanced accident response system in the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event the orc will determine whether to have the enhanced accident response system perform the follow- ing ...

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    Airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, fol...

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

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    Note: if the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the occupant restraint controller (orc) may also be disabled. The airbags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label located on the inside of th...

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    To read data recorded by an edr, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the edr is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the edr. C...

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    Infants and child restraints • safety experts recommend that children ride rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and “convertible” child seats. • the infant carr...

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    The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they should use a belt-po...

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

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    Warning! When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or accident, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury. Lower anchors and tether for ...

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    If you are installing latch-compatible child restraints in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the latch anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the center position. If your child restraints are not latch- compatible, you can...

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

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    Downward into the seat, removing slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc- tions. Warning! Improper installation of a child restraint to the latch anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the...

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    If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secu...

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

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

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

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    Safety checks you should make inside the vehicle seat belts inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear seat b...

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    Warning! Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- sonal injury. • always make sure that floor mats are properly attached to the floor mat fasteners. • never place or install floor mats or other floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot b...

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

  • Page 95: Contents

    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 ▫ inside day/night mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 ▫ automatic dimming mirror — if equipped . . . 99 ▫ outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99...

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    ▫ voice command system operation . . . . . . . . 133 ▫ commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 ▫ voice training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 䡵 seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 ▫ driver’s power seat — if equipped . . . . . ....

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    ▫ headlight time delay — if equipped . . . . . . 159 ▫ daytime running lights — if equipped . . . . 160 ▫ lights-on reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 ▫ fog lights — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 ▫ turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 ▫ high/lo...

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    ▫ to accelerate for passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 䡵 parksense 威 rear park assist — if equipped . . . 174 ▫ parksense 威 sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 ▫ parksense 威 warning display . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 ▫ parksense 威 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175...

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    ▫ venting sunroof — express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 ▫ sunshade operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 ▫ wind buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 ▫ sunroof maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 ▫ ignition off operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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

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

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

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

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

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    Note: the uconnect™ phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the bluetooth 威 “hands-free profile”, ver- sion 0.96 or higher. See the uconnect™ website for supported phones. For uconnect™ customer support, visit the following websites: • www.Chrysler.Com/uconnect • www.Dodge.Com/uconnect • www.Jee...

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    Uconnect™ phone button the radio or steering wheel controls (if equipped) will contain the two control buttons (uconnect™ phone button and voice command button) that will enable you to access the system. When you press the button you will hear the word uconnect™ followed by a beep. The beep is your ...

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    • for certain operations, compound commands can be used. For example, instead of saying “setup” and then “phone pairing”, the following compound command can be said: “setup phone pairing”. • for each feature explanation in this section, only the compound form of the voice command is given. You can a...

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    To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your mobile phone owner’s manual. The uconnect™ website may also provide detailed instruc- tions for pairing. The following are general phone to uconnect™ phone pairing instructions: • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt...

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    Dial by saying a number • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “dial”. • the system will prompt you to say the number you want to call. • for example, you can say “234-567-8901”. • the uconnect™ phone will confirm the phone number and then dial. The numbe...

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    • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “phonebook new entry”. • when prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of long names helps the voice command and it is recom- mended. For example, say “robert smith” or “robert” instead of “bob”. • when prompted, enter the number designation...

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    • automatic download and update, if supported, begins as soon as the bluetooth 威 wireless phone connection is made to the uconnect™ phone, for example, after you start the vehicle. • a maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down- loaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the uconnect™...

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    Note: • the phone handset must support bluetooth 威 obex transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature. • some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they are already connected to any system via bluetooth 威 , and you may see a message on the phone display that the bluetooth 威 link is busy. In t...

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

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    Delete/erase “all” uconnect™ phonebook entries • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “phonebook erase all”. • the uconnect™ phone will ask you to verify that you wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook. • after confirmation, the phonebook entri...

  • Page 115

    Phone call features the following features can be accessed through the uconnect™ phone if the feature(s) are available on your mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the uconnect™ phone. Check with your mobile se...

  • Page 116

    In progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “toggling between calls” in this section. To combine two calls, refer to “conference call” in this section. Place/retrieve a call from hold to put a call on hold, press the button until you hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hol...

  • Page 117

    • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “redial”. • the uconnect™ phone will call the last number that was dialed from your mobile phone. Note: this may not be the last number dialed from the uconnect™ phone. Call continuation call continuation is the progression of a phone call on th...

  • Page 118

    After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language. Note: after every uconnect™ phone language change operation, only the language-specific 32-name phone- book is usable. The paired phone name is not language- specific and usable across all languages. Emerg...

  • Page 119

    Warning! To use your uconnect™ phone system in an emer- gency, your mobile phone must be: • turned on, • paired to the uconnect™ system, • and have network coverage. Towing assistance if you need towing assistance: • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “...

  • Page 120

    Working with automated systems this method is used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while navigating through an automated telephone system. You can use your uconnect™ phone to access a voice mail system or an automated service, such as a paging service...

  • Page 121

    Barge in — overriding prompts the “voice command” button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice command immediately. For example, if a prompt is asking “would you like to pair a phone, clear a...,” you could press the button and say, “pair a phone” to select that opt...

  • Page 122

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

  • Page 123

    List paired mobile phone names • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “setup phone pairing”. • when prompted, say “list phones”. • the uconnect™ phone will play the phone names of all paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority. ...

  • Page 124

    • you can also press the button at any time while the list is being played, and then choose the phone you wish to delete. Things you should know about your uconnect™ phone uconnect™ phone tutorial to hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the button and say “uconnect™ tutorial.” voice t...

  • Page 125

    • after the “ready” prompt, and the following beep, say “setup”, then “reset”. This will delete all phone pairing, phone book entries, and other settings in all language modes. The system will prompt you before resetting to factory settings. Voice command • for best performance, adjust the rearview ...

  • Page 126

    • it is not recommended to store similar sounding names in the uconnect™ phonebook. • phonebook (downloaded and uconnect™ phone lo- cal) name recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not similar. • numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight h...

  • Page 127

    • in a convertible vehicle, system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down. Recent calls if your phone supports “automatic phonebook down- load”, uconnect™ phone can list your outgoing, incom- ing and missed calls. Sms uconnect™ phone can read or send new messages on your phone....

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

  • Page 129

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

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    130 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    Voice commands primary alternate(s) zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all voice commands primary alternate(s) call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency english erase all espanol francais help home 3 understa...

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

  • Page 135

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

  • Page 136

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

  • Page 137

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

  • Page 138

    • “next station” (to select the next station) • “previous station” (to select the previous station) • “menu radio” (to switch to the radio menu) • “main menu” (to switch to the main menu) satellite radio to switch to satellite radio mode, say “sat” or “satellite radio”. In this mode, you may say the...

  • Page 139

    • “new memo” (to record a new memo) — during the recording, you may press the voice command button to stop recording. You proceed by saying one of the following commands: − “save” (to save the memo) − “continue” (to continue recording) − “delete” (to delete the recording) • “play memos” (to play pre...

  • Page 140

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

  • Page 141

    Driver’s power seat — if equipped the power seat switch is located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use this switch to move the seat up or down, forward or rearward or to tilt the seat. Adjusting the seat forward or rearward the seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push th...

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    Passenger power seat — if equipped vehicle’s equipped with passenger power seats can only be adjusted forward and backward. Warning! • adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or deat...

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

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    Caution! Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the heating element and/or degrade the material of the seat. Manual front seat adjustments for models equipped with manual seats, the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted forward or rearward by using a bar by the front of the seat cushion,...

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

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    Manual lumbar support — if equipped for models equipped with manual lumbar the support lever is located on the inboard side of the seat. Turn the lever downward to increase and upward to decrease the desired amount of lumbar support. Fold-flat front passenger seat — if equipped this feature allows t...

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

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

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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. • in the event of deployment of an active head re- straint, refer to “occupant restraints/resetting active head re...

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

  • Page 151

    • refer to “occupant restraints” in “things to know before starting your vehicle” for information on tether routing. Warning! Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision. The head restraints should be check...

  • Page 152

    2. Pull the release strap (toward the front of the vehicle). 3. Fold the rear seat completely forward. 4. If desired, push down on the seatback to lock it in the folded position. To raise the rear seat note: if interference from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have ...

  • Page 153

    Recliner adjustment the rear seatback also reclines for additional passenger comfort. Pull the release strap while sitting in the rear seat to recline the seatback. Warning! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you c...

  • Page 154

    Recall either of the two pre-programmed memory profiles by pressing the appropriate side of the switch. Programming the memory feature to create a new memory profile, perform the following: note: saving a new memory profile will erase an existing profile from memory. 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Adju...

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    3. Press and release the set button on the memory switch, then press the side of the rocker switch labeled (2) within five seconds. The evic, if equipped, will display which memory position is being set. Note: • for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, memory profiles can be set without...

  • Page 156

    Note: your rke transmitters can be unlinked to the memory setting by pressing the set button followed by the unlock button on the rke transmitter in step 4 above. Memory position recall note: • for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the vehicle must be in park to recall memory posi- t...

  • Page 157

    The distance the driver seat moves depends on where you have the driver seat positioned when you remove the key from the ignition switch. • when you remove the key from the ignition switch, the driver seat will move about 2.4 in (60 mm) rearward if the driver’s seat position is greater than or equal...

  • Page 158

    To open and close the hood two latches must be released to open the hood. 1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel. 2. Outside of the vehicle, locate the safety latch lever between the grille and hood opening (left of center when facing hood). Push the safet...

  • Page 159

    Caution! To prevent possible damage: • before closing hood, make sure the hood prop rod is fully seated into its storage retaining clips. • lower the hood to approximately 6 in (15.2 cm) above the closed position and drop the hood to latch it. • never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully clos...

  • Page 160

    Headlights and parking lights turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent for parking light operation. Turn the end of the lever to the second detent for headlight operation. Automatic headlights — if equipped this system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambi...

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    Note: the engine must be running before the head- lights will turn on in the automatic mode. Headlights with wipers (available with automatic headlights only) when this feature is active, the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the multifunction lever i...

  • Page 162

    To activate the delay, turn the ignition switch to the lock position while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval begins when you turn off the headlights. Only the headlights will illuminate during this time. If you turn the headlights, or pa...

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    Fog lights — if equipped to activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull out on the end of the multifunction lever. Note: the front fog lights will only operate with the headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the front fo...

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    Light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective. Lane change assist tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off. High/...

  • Page 165

    Map/reading lights these lights are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console and above the rear doors by the grab handles. Each light is turned on by pressing the lens. Press the lens a second time to turn off the light. These lights also turn on when a door is opened, or when the unlo...

  • Page 166

    Windshield wipers and washers the windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the right side of the steering column. The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located at the end of the lever. For information on using the rear window wiper/ washer, refer to “rear window features” in...

  • Page 167

    Note: the wipers will automatically return to the “park” position if you turn off the ignition switch while they are operating. The wipers will resume operation when you turn the ignition switch back to the on position. Caution! • turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car ...

  • Page 168

    Intermittent wiper system use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi- tions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause between cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the windshield wiper/washer control lever to the first detent, and then turn the end of the lever to select the desired d...

  • Page 169

    If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the off position, the wipers will operate for two or three wipe cycles and then turn off. Warning! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden...

  • Page 170

    The sensitivity of the system is adjustable from the windshield wiper/washer control lever. Wiper delay position 1 is the least sensitive and wiper delay position 5 is the most sensitive. Choose position 3 for normal rain conditions. Choose position 2 or 1 if you desire less wiper sensitivity. Choos...

  • Page 171

    • neutral wipe inhibit — the rain-sensing feature will not operate when the ignition is on, and the shift lever is in the neutral position, and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h), unless the wiper control is moved or the shift lever is moved out of the neutral position. • remote start wip...

  • Page 172

    Tilt steering column this feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. The tilt control handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column. To unlock the steering column, push the control handle downward. To tilt the steering column, move the steering ...

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    The electronic speed control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel. Note: in order to ensure proper operation, the elec- tronic speed control system has been designed to shut down if multiple speed control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the electronic ...

  • Page 174

    To set a desired speed turn the electronic speed control on. When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press the set (-) button and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. Note: the vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground b...

  • Page 175

    To decrease speed while the electronic speed control is set, push the set (-) button. If the button is continually held in the set (-) position, the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released. Release the button when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed will be e...

  • Page 176

    Parksense 姞 rear park assist — if equipped the parksense 威 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. Refer to parksense 威 system usage precautions for limitations of...

  • Page 177

    The parksense 威 warning display is located in the instru- ment cluster’s evic display. It provides both visual and audible warnings to indicate the distance between the rear fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle. Parksense 姞 display when the vehicle is in reverse, the warning display will turn on ...

  • Page 178

    The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the evic display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous. Rear park assist disabled slow tone 176 ...

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    Fast tone continuous tone 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 177.

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    The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the evic display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: warning alerts rear distance (in/cm) greater than 79 in (200 cm) 79-39 in (200-100 cm) 39-25...

  • Page 181

    Enabling and disabling parksense 姞 parksense 威 can be enabled and disabled with a switch located in the switch bank of the instrument panel or through the customer-programmable features section of the evic. The available choices are: off, sound only, or sound and display. Refer to “electronic vehicl...

  • Page 182

    Detected a faulted condition, the evic will display the “clean park assist sensors” or the “service park assist system” message for as long as the vehicle is in reverse. Under this condition, parksense 威 will not operate. If “clean park assist sensors” appears in the electronic vehicle information c...

  • Page 183

    • clean the parksense 威 sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris. Failure to do so can result in the system not working properly. The parksense 威 system might not detect an obstacle behind the fascia/bump...

  • Page 184

    Warning! • drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the parksense 威 rear park assist sys- tem. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedes- trians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before backing up. You are respons...

  • Page 185

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

  • Page 186

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

  • Page 187

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

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    This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is not the button normally used to open and close the door). 1. Firmly press and release the learn or training button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. Note: you have 30...

  • Page 189

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

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    2. Press and hold the desired homelink 威 button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the button. 3. Without releasing the button, proceed with program- ming homelink 威 step 2 and follow all remaining steps. Security it is advised to erase all channels before you...

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

  • Page 192

    Warning! • never leave unattended children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particu- larly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. • in a collision, the...

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

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    Windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, then open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the su...

  • Page 195

    • the system will not operate at vehicle speeds of 86 mph (138 km/h) or above. • opening and closing the sky slider™ repeatedly with- out the engine running may run the battery down. Caution! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the sky slider™ vehicle contents, and the vehicle inter...

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    Warning! Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you: • in an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with the sky slider™ open. Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passe...

  • Page 197

    Sky slider™ control the sky slider™ switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console. Note: the sky slider™ switch will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the on or acc position. Opening the sky slider™ using automatic mode press the switch rearward and release it within o...

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    Using operator mode press the switch rearward and hold it, the sky slider™ will open from the front and move toward the rear of the vehicle. Press the switch forward and hold it, the sky slider™ will open from the rear and move toward the front of the vehicle. Note: during operation, any movement of...

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    Completely. The left motor facing forward will close the top when it is open from the rear of the vehicle. The right motor will close the top when it is open from the front of the vehicle. Anti-pinch protect feature the sky slider™ will retract automatically if it detects an obstruction while closin...

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    Electrical power outlet your vehicle is equipped with a fused 12 volt (13 amp) power outlet. This power outlet is located on the instru- ment panel, below the climate controls. It has power available when the ignition switch is in the on or acc position. Insert the cigar lighter or accessory plug in...

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

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    Caution! (continued) • accessories that draw higher power (i.E., coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the battery even more quickly. Only use these inter- mittently and with greater caution. • after the use of high power draw accessories, or long periods of the vehicle not being star...

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    The rear passengers have cupholders at the rear of the center console. Storage glove box storage compartment the glove box storage compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Pull outward on the latch to open the storage compartment. Rear cupholders glove box storage compartmen...

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    Front storage compartment the front storage compartment (located on the left side of the instrument panel) can hold cell phones, pdas, and other small items. Console storage compartment to open, press the latch and lift the cover. Front storage compartment center console 202 understanding the featur...

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    The center console has a removable storage tray which can hold cell phones, pdas, and other small items. Cargo area features cargo load floor the cargo load floor system has a load capacity of 400 lbs (181 kg). The load floor has a built-in storage bin that can hold a variety of items. The underside...

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    1. Flip the spring-loaded latch pull-loops up. 2. Pull the loops upward and twist them one-quarter turn so that they are parallel to the slots in the storage bin cover. 3. Lift the cover upward over the loops. 4. Turn over the cover and reinstall it. Note: you can install the cover with either side ...

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    Cargo tie-down hooks and loops the tie-downs located on cargo area floor should be used to secure loads safely when the vehicle is moving. Cargo tie-down loops are located on the trim panels. Cargo tie-down hooks cargo tie-down loops 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 205.

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    Warning! • cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or accident, a tie-down could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only the anchors provided for child seat tethers. • to help protect against personal in...

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    Retractable cargo area cover — if equipped note: the purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. The removable retractable cargo area cover mounts in the cargo area behind the top of the rear seats. The co...

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    Next, grab the cover handle and pull the cover toward you. As the cover nears the liftgate opening, guide the rear attachment posts (on both ends of the cover) into the notches in the trim panels. Then, lower the cover to position the posts into the bottom of the notches and release the handle. Warn...

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    Rear window features rear window wiper/washer the rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch located on the control lever. The control lever is located on the right side of the steering column. Rotate the switch upward to the first detent posi- tion for rear wiper operation. Note: the rear w...

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    Mirrors. An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation, press the button a second time. Note: to prevent excessive battery drain, use the r...

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    External racks do not increase the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant and luggage load inside the vehicle, plus the load on the luggage rack, do not exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity. Caution! • to avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not exc...

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    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 䡵 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 䡵 instrument cluster descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 218 䡵 electronic vehicle information center (evic) — if equipped . . . ....

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    ▫ list button (disc mode for mp3/wma play) . . . . . . . . . 259 ▫ info button (disc mode for mp3/wma play) . . . . . . . . . 260 ▫ uconnect™ multimedia (satellite radio) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 䡵 media center 730n/430/430n (rhr/rer/ rbz/rhb) cd/dvd/hdd/...

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    䡵 steering wheel audio controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 ▫ radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 ▫ cd player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 䡵 cd/dvd disc maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 䡵 radio operation and mobile phones . . . . . . . 29...

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    Instrument panel features 1 — air outlet 4 — radio 7 — power outlet 2 — instrument cluster 5 — glove compartment 8 — lower switch bank 3 — storage tray 6 — climate control 9 — storage bin (if equipped) 216 understanding your instrument panel.

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    Instrument cluster 4 understanding your instrument panel 217.

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    Instrument cluster descriptions 1. Fuel gauge the fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the on/run position. 2. Fuel door reminder this symbol indicates the side of the vehicle where the fuel cap is located. 3. Low fuel light this indicator lights when the fuel level drop...

  • Page 221

    Maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the tpms low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a tpms malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The tpms malfunction indicato...

  • Page 222

    5. Electronic throttle control (etc) light this light informs you of a problem with the electronic throttle control (etc) system. If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed...

  • Page 223

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

  • Page 224

    Continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. 11. Electronic stability control (esc) activation/ malfunction indicator light — if equipped the “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” in th...

  • Page 225

    The charging system light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. Obtain service immediately. See an autho- rized dealer. If jump starting is required, refer to “jump starting procedures” in “what to do in emergencies”. 13. Oil pressure warning light...

  • Page 226

    15. Tachometer this gauge measures engine revolutions-per-minute (rpm x 1000). When the engine rpm are kept within the green area, you are driving the vehicle in a fuel efficient manner. Before the pointer reaches the red area, ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage. 16. 4wd low indicat...

  • Page 227

    20. Electronic stability control (esc) off indicator light — if equipped this light indicates the electronic stability con- trol (esc) is off. 21. Serv (service) 4wd indicator light — if equipped the “serv 4wd indicator light” will turn on when the ignition key is turned to the on/ run position and ...

  • Page 228

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

  • Page 229

    Warning! If the transmission temperature warning light is illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle, in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire. 25. Odometer / trip odometer / eco (fuel saver indicator...

  • Page 230

    27. Odometer display/trip odometer display the odometer display shows the total distance the ve- hicle has been driven. The trip odometer shows indi- vidual trip mileage. Refer to “trip odometer button” for additional information. Note: u.S. Federal regulations require that upon trans- fer of vehicl...

  • Page 231

    Eco / eco-on (fuel saver indicator) — if equipped the eco-on indicator will illuminate when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner and can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy. The eco display will toggle between eco and eco-on depending on driving habits and vehicl...

  • Page 232

    The next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style. Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the o...

  • Page 233

    Flash or remain on continuously. Refer to “occupant restraints” in “things to know before starting your vehicle” for further information. 31. Brake warning light this light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on, it ma...

  • Page 234

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

  • Page 235

    Dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “occupant restraints” in “things to know before starting your vehicle” for further information. 34. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) / compass display — if equipped on vehicles equipped with a premium cluster, this display shows the electronic vehicle...

  • Page 236

    • vehicle information warning message displays • tire pressure monitor system (if equipped) • personal settings (customer-programmable features) • compass display • outside temperature display • trip computer functions • uconnect™ gps system screens (if equipped) • audio mode display the system allo...

  • Page 237

    Down button press and release the down button to scroll downward through the main menus and sub menus. Function select button press the function select button to accept a selection. Also, the function select but- ton changes the current cd track being played (if equipped) when the evic is in the com...

  • Page 238

    • memory system disabled – vehicle in motion (with a single chime) — manual transmission • memory system disabled – seat belt buckled (with a single chime) • personal settings not available – vehicle not in park — automatic transmission • personal settings not available – vehicle in motion — manual ...

  • Page 239

    • service park assist system (with a single chime) • oil change required (with a single chime) • eco (fuel saver indicator) — if equipped oil change required your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “oil change required” message will flash in the evic display for appr...

  • Page 240

    • elapsed time • display units of measure in press the scroll button to cycle through all the trip computer functions. The trip functions mode displays the following informa- tion: • average fuel economy shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display...

  • Page 241

    • display units of measure in: to make your selection, press and release the func- tion select button until “english” or “metric” appears. To reset the display reset will only occur while a resettable function is being displayed. Press and release the function select button once to clear the resetta...

  • Page 242

    This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy. Automatic compass calibration this compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle i...

  • Page 243

    5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “cal” indicator turns off. The compass will now function normally. Compass variance compass variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. To compensate for the differen...

  • Page 244

    3. Press the scroll button until “compass variance” displays in the evic. 4. Press and release the function select button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map. 5. Press and release the compass button to exit. Personal settings (customer-programmable features) personal sett...

  • Page 245

    Make your selection, press and release the function select button until “on” or “off” appears. Remote key unlock when driver door 1st press is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter unlock button. When driver door 1st press is se...

  • Page 246

    Automatically move seat back on exit — if equipped this feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press and release the function select button until “on” or “off” appears. Note: the seat will return to...

  • Page 247

    Turn headlights on with remote key unlock when this feature is selected, the headlights will activate and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the rke transmitter. To make your selec- tion, press and release the function select button until “off,” “30 sec.,” “60 sec.,” or ...

  • Page 248

    Hill start assist (hsa) — if equipped when on is selected, the hsa system is active. Refer to “electronic brake control system” in “starting and operating” for system function and operating informa- tion. To make your selection, press and release the function select button until “on” or “off” appear...

  • Page 249

    Operating instructions - radio mode note: the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operate the radio. Power switch/volume control (rotary) push the on/volume control knob to turn on the radio. Press the on/volume control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic volume con...

  • Page 250

    If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “not equipped with uconnect phone” message will display on the radio screen. Phone button uconnect™ phone — if equipped press this button to operate the uconnect™ phone feature (if equipped). Refer to “uconnect™...

  • Page 251

    Info button press the info button for an rds station (one with call letters displayed). The radio will return a radio text message broadcast from an fm station (fm mode only). Rw/ff pressing the rw (rewind) or ff (fast forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the directi...

  • Page 252

    Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob again to exit setting tone, balance, and fade. Music type button pressing this button once will turn on the music type mode for five seconds. Pressing the music type button or turning the tune/scroll control knob within five seconds will allow the program for...

  • Page 253

    Program type 16-digit character display soft soft soft rock soft rck soft rhythm and blues soft r & b sports sports talk talk top 40 top 40 weather weather by pressing the seek button when the music type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected ...

  • Page 254

    • dvd play options - selecting the dvd play options will display the following: • subtitle – repeatedly pressing select will switch subtitles to different subtitle languages that are available on the disc (if equipped). • audio stream – repeatedly pressing select will switch to different audio langu...

  • Page 255

    Menu language — if equipped selecting this item will allow the user to choose the default startup dvd menu language (effective only if language supported by disc). If you want to select a language not listed, then scroll down and select ⬙ other. ⬙ enter the four-digit country code using the tune/ sc...

  • Page 256

    Autoplay — if equipped when this is set to on and a dvd video is inserted, it will bypass the dvd menu screen and automatically play the movie. In some rare cases, the dvd player may not auto-play the main title. In such cases, use the menu button on the remote control to select desired title to pla...

  • Page 257

    Buttons 1 - 6 these buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory {12 am, 12 fm, and 12 satellite (if equipped) stations}. Disc button pressing the disc button will allow you to switch from am/fm modes to disc modes. Operation instructions - (disc mode for cd and mp3/wm...

  • Page 258

    Radio display will show ⬙ loading disc ⬙ when the disc is loading and “reading disc” when the radio is reading the disc. Caution! This cd player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the cd player mechanism. Eject button — ejecting compact disc(s) press the...

  • Page 259

    Rw/ff (cd mode) press and hold ff (fast forward) and the cd player will begin to fast forward until ff is released, or rw or another cd button is pressed. The rw (rewind) button works in a similar manner. Am or fm button (cd mode) switches the radio into the am or fm radio mode. Notes on playing mp3...

  • Page 260

    Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal cd audio tracks and computer files (including mp3/ wma files). Discs created with an option such as ⬙ keep disc open after writing ⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of multisession...

  • Page 261

    Id3 tag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for id3 version 1 tags. Id3 version 2 is not supported by the radios. Playlist files are not supported. Mp3 pro files are not supported. Playback of mp3/wma files when a medium containing mp3/wma data is loaded, the radio chec...

  • Page 262

    Info button (disc mode for mp3/wma play) pressing the info button repeatedly will scroll through the following tag information: song title, artist, file name, and folder name (if available). Press the info button once more to return to ⬙ elapsed time ⬙ priority mode. Press and hold the info button f...

  • Page 263

    Time button (auxiliary mode) press the time button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds. Rw/ff (auxiliary mode) no function. Set button (auxiliary mode) no function. Operating instructions — voice command system (if equipped) f...

  • Page 264

    Dts™ ⬙ dts™ ⬙ and ⬙ dts™ 2.0 ⬙ are trademarks of digital the- ater systems, inc. Uconnect™ multimedia (satellite radio) — if equipped satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The subscription service provider is siriu...

  • Page 265

    Using the tune/scroll control knob until sirius id is selected. Press the tune/scroll control knob and the sirius id number will display. The sirius id number display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on the radio to exit this screen. Selecting uconnect™ multimedia (satellite) mode pres...

  • Page 266

    Seek buttons press and release the seek buttons to search for the next channel in satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new channel until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass channels without st...

  • Page 267

    Toggle the music type button again to select the music type. By pressing the seek button when the music type function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected music type name. If a preset button is activated while in the music type (program type) mode, the music ...

  • Page 268

    Buttons 1 - 6 these buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 satellite stations). Media center 730n/430/430n (rhr/rer/rbz/ rhb) cd/dvd/hdd/nav — if equipped note: the sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate. Refer to your uconnect™...

  • Page 269

    Operating instructions — radio mode note: the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operate the radio. Power switch/volume control (rotary) push the on/volume control knob to turn on the radio. Push the on/volume control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic volume cont...

  • Page 270

    4. Adjust the minutes using the right side tune/ scroll control knob. Press the tune/scroll control knob to save time change. 5. To exit, press any button/knob, or wait five seconds. Rw/ff pressing the rw (rewind) or ff (fast forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the ...

  • Page 271

    Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob again to exit setting tone, balance, and fade. Am/fm button press the buttons to select either am or fm mode. Set/rnd button — to set the pushbutton memory when you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the set/rnd button...

  • Page 272

    Operation instructions — cd mode for cd and mp3 audio play note: • the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operate the radio. • this radio is capable of playing compact discs (cd), recordable compact discs (cd-r), rewritable compact discs (cd-rw), compact discs with mp3 tracks and m...

  • Page 273

    Eject button - ejecting a cd press the eject button to eject the cd. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the cd is not removed, the radio will reinsert the cd but will not play it. A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition off. Note: ...

  • Page 274

    Set/rnd button (random play button) press this button while the cd is playing to activate random play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the right seek button to move to the next ran- domly selected track. Press the ...

  • Page 275

    • maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a three- character extension) • level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a three- character extension) multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinat...

  • Page 276

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

  • Page 277

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

  • Page 278

    Seek buttons press and release the seek buttons to search for the next listenable station in am/fm mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations wit...

  • Page 279

    2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side tune/ scroll control knob. 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side tune/ scroll control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side tune/ scroll control knob. Press the tune/scroll contr...

  • Page 280

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

  • Page 281

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

  • Page 282

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

  • Page 283

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

  • Page 284

    Caution! • this cd player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the cd player mechanism. • do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel away and jam the player mechanism. • res is a single cd player. Do not attempt to insert a second cd if one is alrea...

  • Page 285

    Rw/ff press and hold ff (fast forward) and the cd player will begin to fast forward until ff is released or rw or another cd button is pressed. The rw (reverse) button works in a similar manner. Am/fm button press the button to select either am or fm mode. Set/rnd button (random play button) press t...

  • Page 286

    • maximum number of files: 255 • maximum number of folders. (the radio display of file names and folder names is limited. For large numbers of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, exce...

  • Page 287

    Mpeg specification sampling frequency (khz) bit rate (kbps) mpeg-1 audio layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 mpeg-2 audio layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 id3 tag information for artist, song title, and alb...

  • Page 288

    List button (cd mode for mp3 play) pressing the list button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the tune/scroll control knob. Selecting a folder by pressing the tune/scroll control knob will begin playing the files contained in that folde...

  • Page 289

    Time button (auxiliary mode) press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when the ignition is off). Uconnect™ multimedia (satellite radio) — if equipped satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide c...

  • Page 290

    Using the tune/scroll control knob until sirius id is selected. Press the tune/scroll control knob and the sirius id number will display. The sirius id number display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on the radio to exit this screen. Selecting uconnect™ multimedia (satellite) mode pres...

  • Page 291

    Seek buttons press and release the seek buttons to search for the next channel in satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new channel until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass channels without st...

  • Page 292

    Toggle the music type button again to select the music type. By pressing the seek button when the music type function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected music type name. If a preset button is activated while in the music type (program type) mode, the music ...

  • Page 293

    Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. Buttons 1 - 6 these buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 satellite stations). Operating instructions - uconnect™ phone (if equipped) refer to “uconnect™ phone” in “understanding...

  • Page 294

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

  • Page 295

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

  • Page 296

    Climate controls the air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. Manual heating and air conditioning the manual temperature controls consist of a series of outer rotary dials and inner push knobs. Blower control rotate this control to regulate the...

  • Page 297

    Note: if your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the a/c con- denser located in front of the radiator for an accumula- tion of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front fascia protectors m...

  • Page 298

    Floor air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets. Mix air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demist outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshiel...

  • Page 299

    Note: • continuous use of the recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended. • the use of the recirculation mode in cold or damp weather will cause windows to fog on the inside, because of moisture buildup inside the vehi...

  • Page 300

    Automatic temperature control (atc) — if equipped automatic operation the automatic temperature control system automati- cally maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger. Operation of the system is quite simple. 1. Turn the mode contro...

  • Page 301

    The recommended setting for maximum comfort is 72°f (22°c) for the average person; however, this may vary. Note: • the temperature setting can be adjusted at anytime without affecting automatic operation. • pressing the air conditioning control button while in auto mode will cause the led in the con...

  • Page 302

    300 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 303

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

  • Page 304

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

  • Page 305

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

  • Page 306

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

  • Page 307

    Control setting suggestions for various weather conditions 4 understanding your instrument panel 305.

  • Page 309: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 ▫ normal starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 ▫ extreme cold weather (below –20°f or –29°c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 ▫ if engine fails to start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 310

    ▫ when to use 4wd low range . . . . . . . . . . 331 ▫ driving through water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 ▫ driving in snow, mud and sand . . . . . . . . . 333 ▫ hill climbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 ▫ traction downhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 ▫ af...

  • Page 311

    ▫ tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 ▫ tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 ▫ tire pressures for high speed operation . . . 367 ▫ radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 ▫ spare tire matching original equipped tire and wheel...

  • Page 312

    ▫ carbon monoxide warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 䡵 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 ▫ fuel filler cap (gas cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . 393 䡵 vehicle loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 313

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

  • Page 314

    Extreme cold weather (below –20°f or –29°c) to ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- able from your authorized dealer) is recommended. If engine fails to start warning! • never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the t...

  • Page 315

    With tip start if the engine fails to start after you have followed the “normal starting” or “extreme cold weather” proce- dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. Then, turn the ignition switch to the start position and re...

  • Page 316

    Automatic transmission caution! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • shift into park only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • shift into or out of reverse only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle spee...

  • Page 317

    Brake/transmission shift interlock system this vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shift interlock system (btsi) that holds the shift lever in the park position when the ignition switch is in the lock position. To move the shift lever out of the park position, the ignition switch must be t...

  • Page 318

    The parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. Always apply the parking brake first, then place the shift lever in the park position. Warning! • never use the park position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle mov...

  • Page 319

    2 (second) this range is used for moderate grades and to assist braking on dry pavement or in mud and snow. Begins at a stop in low gear with automatic upshift into second gear. Will not shift into third gear. 1 (first) this range is used for hard pulling at low speeds in mud, sand, snow, or on stee...

  • Page 320

    Note: tow/haul mode locks out overdrive. The “tow/haul indicator light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate when the switch has been activated. Pressing the switch a second time restores normal operation. If the tow/haul mode is desired, the switch must be pressed each time the eng...

  • Page 321

    5. Move the shift lever into the desired gear range. If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will return to normal operation. If the problem persists, park, reverse, and neutral will continue to oper- ate. Only second gear range will operate in the drive position. Have the transmissio...

  • Page 322

    Use the transfer case neutral position for recreational towing only. Refer to “recreational towing” in “starting and operating” for further information. Caution! • do not attempt to make a shift while only the front wheels or rear wheels are spinning. The mp1522 command-trac 威 transfer case is not e...

  • Page 323

    Warning! • you or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the neutral position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case neutral position disengages both the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft from the powertrain and it will all...

  • Page 324

    Shift positions the transfer case switch is located on the center console next to the shift lever. 2wd rear wheel drive high range - this range is used for normal street and highway driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. 4wd lock four-wheel drive high range - this range locks the front driveshaft and r...

  • Page 325

    N neutral - this range disengages both the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft from the powertrain. To be used for flat towing behind another vehicle. Refer to “recreational towing” in “starting and operating” for further information. Transfer case position indicator lights the four-wheel drive ind...

  • Page 326

    The vehicle stopped or in motion. With the vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelerator pedal after mov- ing the transfer case switch. If the vehicle is stopped, the ignition switch must be in the on position with the engine either off ...

  • Page 327

    Alternate procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. With the ignition switch in the on position, and the engine off or running, shift the transmission into neutral. 3. Move the transfer case switch to the desired position. 4. After the desired position indicator light is on (not flashing...

  • Page 328

    This transfer case is intended to be driven in either the two-wheel drive position (2wd) or the four-wheel drive auto position (4wd auto) for normal street and high- way conditions such as dry hard-surfaced roads. For added capability when traversing steep grades, rough terrain, or extremely poor tr...

  • Page 329

    Warning! • you or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the neutral position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case neutral position disengages both the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft from the powertrain and it will all...

  • Page 330

    Shift positions the transfer case switch is located on the center console next to the shift lever. 2wd rear wheel drive high range - this range is for normal street and highway driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. 4wd auto four-wheel drive auto high range – this active on- demand range makes availabl...

  • Page 331

    N neutral - this range disengages both the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft from the powertrain. To be used for flat towing behind another vehicle. Refer to “recreational towing” in “starting and operating” for further information. Transfer case position indicator lights the four-wheel drive ind...

  • Page 332

    2wd to 4wd auto move the transfer case switch to the desired position. Shifts between 2wd and 4wd auto can be done with the vehicle stopped or in motion. If the vehicle is stopped, the ignition switch must be in the on position with the engine either off or running. This shift cannot be completed if...

  • Page 333

    The transfer case. If these requirements are not met prior to attempting the shift or while the shift attempt is in process, then the indicator light will flash, and the current transfer case position will be maintained. To retry a shift, move the transfer case switch back to the original position, ...

  • Page 334

    Where additional low speed pulling power is needed. Vehicle speeds in excess of 25 mph (40 km/h) should be avoided when in 4wd low range. Driving through water although your vehicle is capable of driving through water, there are a number of precautions that must be considered before entering the wat...

  • Page 335

    Standing water avoid driving in standing water deeper than 20 in (51 cm), and reduce speed appropriately to minimize wave effects. Maximum speed in 20 in (51 cm) of water is less than 5 mph (8 km/h). Maintenance after driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle fluids and lubricants (engine, tr...

  • Page 336

    Speed. If the brakes are required to control vehicle speed, apply them lightly and avoid locking or skidding the tires. Warning! If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never attempt to turn around. To do so may result in tipping and rolling th...

  • Page 337

    Always a good idea to check for damage. That way you can get any problems taken care of right away and have your vehicle ready when you need it. • completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and exhaust system for damage. • inspect the radiato...

  • Page 338

    Power steering the standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost. If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will still be possible t...

  • Page 339

    Power steering fluid check checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an aut...

  • Page 340

    The parking brake lever is located in the center console. To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, press the center button, then lower the lever completely. When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switc...

  • Page 341

    Warning! • never use the park position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. • never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a numbe...

  • Page 342

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

  • Page 343

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

  • Page 344

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

  • Page 345

    Warning! The anti-lock brake system (abs) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the ve- hicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. Abs cannot prevent col- lisions, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippe...

  • Page 346

    Benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- ing pressure during the stopping sequence, (do not “pump” the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the bas is deactivated. Warning! The brake assist system (bas) canno...

  • Page 347

    Warning! Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- tions, and driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur. Electronic roll mitigation (erm) cannot prevent all wheel lift or rollovers, especially those that involve leaving the roadway or striking objects or...

  • Page 348

    Warning! There may be situations where the hill start assist (hsa) will not activate and slight rolling may occur, such as on minor hills (i.E., less than 7%), or with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer. Hsa is not a substitute for active driving involvement. It is always the driver’s resp...

  • Page 349

    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 electronic vehicle infor- mation center (evic), refer to “hill start assist,” under ⬙ personal settings (customer programmable features),” under “...

  • Page 350

    Hill descent control (hdc) – if equipped hdc is only intended for low speed off-road driving. Hdc maintains vehicle speed while descending hills in off-road driving conditions by applying the brakes when necessary. When enabled, hdc senses the terrain and activates when the vehicle is descending a h...

  • Page 351

    The “hill descent” button is located in the lower switch bank below the climate control. Enabling hdc 1. Shift the transfer case into 4wd low range. Refer to “four-wheel drive operation” in “starting and operat- ing” for further information. 2. Press the “hill descent” button. The “hill descent cont...

  • Page 352

    Counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. En- gine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path. Esc uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not...

  • Page 353

    Esc operating modes depending upon model and mode of operation, the esc system has up to three operating modes: “esc on” “partial off,” and “full off.” esc on – two-wheel drive vehicles and four-wheel drive vehicles in 2wd and 4wd high range this is the normal operating mode for esc when oper- ating...

  • Page 354

    “partial off” mode by momentarily pressing the “esc off” button. Once the situation requiring “partial off” mode is overcome, turn esc back on by momentarily pressing the “esc off” button. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion. Full off – four-wheel drive vehicles in 4wd high and 4wd low r...

  • Page 355

    To the park position and then moved out of the park position. This will occur even if the message was cleared previously. Warning! With the esc switched off, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by esc is unavailable. In an emer- gency evasive maneuver, the esc system will not engage to assist in ...

  • Page 356

    Note: • the “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” and the “esc off indicator light” come on momen- tarily each time the ignition switch is turned on. • each time the ignition is turned on, the esc system will be on even if it was turned off previously. • the esc system will make buzzing or cl...

  • Page 357

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

  • Page 358

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

  • Page 359

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

  • Page 360

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

  • Page 361

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

  • Page 362

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

  • Page 363

    3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loading the vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to th...

  • Page 364

    4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “xxx” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 ...

  • Page 365

    5 starting and operating 363.

  • Page 366

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

  • Page 367

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

  • Page 368

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

  • Page 369

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

  • Page 370

    Spare tire matching original equipped tire and wheel – if equipped the spare tire of your vehicle is equivalent in look and function as the original equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle. If your ve...

  • Page 371

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

  • Page 372

    Your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Limited-use spare – if equipped the limited-use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only. This tire is identified by a label located on the limited-use spare whe...

  • Page 373

    Warning! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no...

  • Page 374

    Caution! Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de- pends on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the transfer case. Tire rotation schedule should be followed to balance tire wear. Life of tire the service life of a tire is...

  • Page 375

    Replacement tires the tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva- lent to the originals in size, quality and performance wh...

  • Page 376

    Warning! (continued) • failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control. Caution! Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer read- ings. Tire chains use on...

  • Page 377

    Caution! (continued) • install chains on the rear wheels as tightly as possible and then retighten after driving about 1 ⁄ 2 mile (0.8 km). • do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h). • drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle. • use on rear wheels only. • do n...

  • Page 378

    The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern does not apply to some directional tires that must not be reversed. Caution! Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de- pends on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel...

  • Page 379

    Three hour period. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall. Refer to “tires – general information” in “starting and operating” for information on how to properly inflate the vehicle’s tires. The tire pressure will also increase as...

  • Page 380

    Telltale light” will turn off only after the tires are inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure value. Caution! • the tpms has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. Tpms pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. U...

  • Page 381

    • the tpms is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure gauge, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the “tire pressure monitoring telltale light.” • s...

  • Page 382

    Should stop as soon as possible, check the inflation pressure of each tire on your vehicle, and inflate each tire to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure value. Once the system receives the updated tire pres- sures, the system will automatically update and the “tire pressure monitoring te...

  • Page 383

    2. If you install the full-size spare in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, a chime will sound and the “tpms telltale light” will turn on upon the next ignition key cycle. 3. Driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) will turn off the...

  • Page 384

    Premium system – if equipped the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to 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 parti...

  • Page 385

    Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires with low pressure (those flashing in the evic graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure value. Once the system receives the updated tire pressures, the system will automatically update, the graphic display...

  • Page 386

    If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault no longer exists, the “tire pressure monitoring telltale light” will no longer flash, and the ⬙ check tpm system ⬙ message will no longer display, and a pressure value will display ...

  • Page 387

    Turn on upon the next ignition key cycle. In addition, the evic will display a low pressure message and a graphic showing the low tire pressure value flashing. 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) the “tpms telltale light” will turn off, as long as no tire pressur...

  • Page 388

    5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, the tpms will update automatically. In addition, the “tpms telltale light” will turn off and the graphic in the evic will display a new pressure value instead of dashes (- -), as long ...

  • Page 389

    As hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experi- ence these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before considering service for the vehicle. Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the world- wide fuel charter, wwfc) which defin...

  • Page 390

    Problems that result from using gasoline containing methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may not be covered under warranty. E-85 usage in non-flex fuel vehicles non-ffv vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- ing 10% ethanol ...

  • Page 391

    Of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump; therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether the gasoline contains mmt. It is even more important to look for gasolines without mmt in canada, because mmt can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the united states. Mmt is p...

  • Page 392

    Caution! (continued) • the use of fuel additives, which are now being sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Most of these products contain high concentra- tions of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels or additives is not the respon...

  • Page 393

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

  • Page 394

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

  • Page 395

    • if the gas cap is not tightened properly, the mil will come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled. Loose fuel filler cap message if the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a gascap” message will...

  • Page 396

    Payload the payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load weight a truck or any given vehicle can carry, including the weight of the driver, all passengers, options and cargo. Gross axle weight rating (gawr) the gawr is the maximum permissible load on the front and rear axles. The load must ...

  • Page 397

    The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commer- cial scale to ensure that the gvwr has not been ex- ceeded. The weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should then be determined separately to be sure that the load is properly distributed over front and rear axle. Weighing the vehicle may...

  • Page 398

    Common towing definitions the following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) the gvwr is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo, and tongue weight. The total load...

  • Page 399

    Rear gawr. Refer to “vehicle loading/vehicle certifica- tion label” in “starting and operating” for further information. Warning! It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear gawr. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose control of th...

  • Page 400

    Used in accordance with the manufacturers’ directions, it provides for a more level ride, offering more consistent steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing safety. The addition of a friction/hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positive...

  • Page 401

    With weight distributing hitch (correct) improper adjustment of weight-distributing hitch (incorrect) 5 starting and operating 399.

  • Page 402

    Trailer hitch classification your vehicle is capable of towing trailers up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to the standard equipment. Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional trailer tow prep pack...

  • Page 403

    Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) the following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ transmission model frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Tongue wt. (see note) 3.7l/automatic 4x2 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs...

  • Page 404

    When towing trailers with gross trailer weight (gtw) between 3,500 lbs (1 588 kg) and 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) the following chart provides maximum trailer weight ratings towable for the following engine/transmission combinations, only if using a weight distributing hitch. Engine/ transmission model fro...

  • Page 405

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

  • Page 406

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

  • Page 407

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

  • Page 408

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

  • Page 409

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

  • Page 410

    Four-pin connector 1 — female pins 4 — park 2 — male pin 5 — left stop/turn 3 — ground 6 — right stop/turn seven-pin connector 1 — battery 5 — ground 2 — backup lamps 6 — left stop/turn 3 — right stop/turn 7 — running lamps 4 — electric brakes 408 starting and operating.

  • Page 411

    Towing tips before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Automatic transmission the “d” range can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, you will want to activate the tow/haul...

  • Page 412

    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 temporari...

  • Page 413

    Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) towing this vehicle behind another vehicle towing condition wheel off the ground two-wheel drive models four-wheel drive models flat tow none not allowed see instructions • transmission in park • transfer case in neutral (n) • tow in forward direction dol...

  • Page 414

    Recreational towing — two-wheel drive models recreational towing is allowed if the rear wheels are off the ground. This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow this proce- dure: 1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufa...

  • Page 415

    And reinstallation procedures, including flange orientation/alignment, use of thread-locking compound, proper bolt torque specifications, etc. Caution! Towing with the rear wheels on the ground (while the driveshaft is connected) will cause severe trans- mission damage. Damage from improper towing i...

  • Page 416

    Caution! (continued) • do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged. Shifting into neutral (n) warning! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the neutral (n) position without first fully engag...

  • Page 417

    6. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed transfer case n (neutral) button (located above the selector switch) for four sec- onds, until the light behind the n symbol starts to blink, indicating shift in progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on solid...

  • Page 418

    Caution! Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- mission is shifted into park with the transfer case in neutral (n) and the engine running. With the transfer case in neutral (n) ensure that the engine is off prior to shifting the transmission into park. 14. Attach the vehicle to the tow v...

  • Page 419

    1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it con- nected to the tow vehicle. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. 3. Reconnect the negative battery cable. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the lock/off position (if it has been moved or the engine has been started). 5. Turn the ignition switch to t...

  • Page 420

    Note: when shifting out of transfer case n (neutral), turning the engine off may be required to avoid gear clash. 11. Shift the transmission into park. 12. Release the brake pedal. 13. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle. 14. Start the engine. 15. Press and hold the brake pedal. 16. Release the ...

  • Page 421: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 䡵 if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 䡵 jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 ▫ jack location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 ▫ spare tire...

  • Page 422

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

  • Page 423

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

  • Page 424

    Warning! (continued) • being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. • never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you need to get under ...

  • Page 425

    Spare tire stowage the spare tire is stowed underneath the rear of the vehicle and is held in place by a cable winch mechanism. Spare tire removal fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut located in the rear cargo area inside the vehicle. Use the lug wrench to rotate the nut counterclockwise...

  • Page 426

    When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable, and pull it through the center of the wheel. Note: refer to “compact spare tire” under “tires- general information” in “starting and operating” for information about the compact spare tire, its use, and operation. Preparations for j...

  • Page 427

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

  • Page 428

    Caution! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the jacking instructions for this vehicle. 1. Remove spare tire. 2. Remove jack and tools from mounting bracket. As- semble the tools by connecting the driver to the exten- sion, and then to the lug wr...

  • Page 429

    Position the jack handle on the jack. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum ...

  • Page 430

    8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left, and remove the jack. 9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lb (130 n·m). If in do...

  • Page 431

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

  • Page 432

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

  • Page 433

    Caution! Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle. 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. 2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper c...

  • Page 434

    8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have ...

  • Page 435

    Note: if your vehicle is equipped with traction con- trol or electronic stability control (esc), turn the system off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle. Caution! • when “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be- tween drive and reverse, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drive...

  • Page 436

    2. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully remove the shift lever override access cover, located on the prndl bezel. 3. Turn the ignition to the on/run position without starting the engine. 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 5. Using a screwdriver, reach into the opening ...

  • Page 437

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

  • Page 438

    Main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or associated brackets. State and local laws applying to vehicles under tow must be observed. If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition must be in the on/run position, not the acc position. Cautio...

  • Page 439

    Caution! Towing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15 miles (24 km) with rear wheels on the ground can cause severe damage to the transmission. Such dam- age is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be towed faster than 30...

  • Page 440

    Four-wheel drive vehicles the manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels off the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly. If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transfer case is operable, the ...

  • Page 441: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment — 3.7l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 䡵 onboard diagnostic system — obd ii . . . . . . 442 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . 442 䡵 emissions inspection and maintenance programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 442

    ▫ cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 ▫ brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464 ▫ transfer case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466 ▫ front/rear axle fluid . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 443

    Engine compartment — 3.7l 1 — air cleaner filter 6 — washer fluid reservoir 2 — engine oil dipstick 7 — engine coolant reservoir 3 — brake fluid reservoir 8 — engine oil fill 4 — integrated power module (fuses) 9 — coolant pressure cap 5 — battery 7 maintaining your vehicle 441.

  • Page 444

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

  • Page 445

    Tighten the gas cap until a ⬙ clicking ⬙ sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off. If the problem persists, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If...

  • Page 446

    4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen: a. The mil will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn off the ignition or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s obd ii system is not ready and you should not proceed to the i/m...

  • Page 447

    Dealer service your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner. Service manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle. Refer to these service manuals before attempting...

  • Page 448

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

  • Page 449

    Change engine oil the oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the “maintenance schedule” for further informa- tion. Note: under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, w...

  • Page 450

    Engine oil viscosity sae 5w-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy. The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on engine oil filler cap loc...

  • Page 451

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

  • Page 452

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

  • Page 453

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

  • Page 454

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

  • Page 455

    Body lubrication locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- cated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as mopar 威 spray white lube or equivalent, to assure qu...

  • Page 456

    Adding washer fluid the windshield and rear window washers share the same fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir is located in the front of the engine compartment. Be sure to check the fluid level in the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator an...

  • Page 457

    Into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri- cation or oil change. Replace as required. Warning! • exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (co), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unc...

  • Page 458

    Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage. Note: intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in c...

  • Page 459

    Cooling system warning! • you or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is hot. Engine ...

  • Page 460

    Cooling system – drain, flush, and refill if the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly dispose of the old engine coolant...

  • Page 461

    Caution! (continued) • this vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol based engine coolant (anti- freeze). Use of propylene glycol based engine coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended. Adding engine coolant your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant (antifreeze) th...

  • Page 462

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

  • Page 463

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

  • Page 464

    If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. • do not overfill the coolant bottle. • check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If engine coolant (antifre...

  • Page 465

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

  • Page 466

    Warning! (continued) • to avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lowe...

  • Page 467

    Caution! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturer’s recommended fluid will result in more frequent fluid and filter change...

  • Page 468

    Caution! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than that recommended by the manufacturer will result in more frequent fluid and filter change...

  • Page 469

    Adding fluid fluid should be added only to fill hole until fluid begins to run out of the hole. Draining fluid first remove the fill plug (1), then the drain plug (2). Recommended tightening torque for the drain and fill plugs is 15–25 ft lbs (20–34 n·m). Caution! Do not over-tighten the plugs. You ...

  • Page 470

    • rear axle lubricant should be 0.5 in (11 mm) below the bottom edge of the oil fill hole when the vehicle is in a level position. Adding fluid add lubricant only at the fill hole and only to the level specified above. Lubricant selection use only manufacturer’s recommended lubricant. Refer to “flui...

  • Page 471

    General cleaning careful vacuuming of the top before washing is helpful in removing dust and other foreign particles. If hand washing: • wash in partial shade instead of direct sun. • wet the entire vehicle before washing the top. • wash the top with a soft, natural bristle scrub brush, and a mild s...

  • Page 472

    Additional cleaning procedure for additional cleaning assistance in removing stubborn stains, apply mopar 威 convertible cloth top cleaner or equivalent to the complete stain, extending 2 in (50 mm) beyond the stain. With a soft bristle brush, scrub in all directions over the stain. Avoid heavy scrub...

  • Page 473

    Road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under- body protection. The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance bui...

  • Page 474

    Caution! • do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will scratch metal and painted surfaces. • use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274 kpa) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Special care • if you drive on salted or dusty...

  • Page 475

    Wheel and wheel trim care all wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome-plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use mopar 威 wheel cleaner or equivalent, or select a nonabrasive, non-acidic ...

  • Page 476

    Cleaning interior trim clean interior trim with a damp cloth and mopar 威 total clean or equivalent, and if necessary, follow with mopar 威 spot & stain remover or equivalent. Do not use harsh cleaners or armor all 威 . Use mopar 威 total clean or equivalent to clean vinyl upholstery. Cleaning leather u...

  • Page 477

    Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses. Glass surfaces all glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with mopar 威 glass cleaner or any commercial household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use ca...

  • Page 478

    Fuses totally integrated power module the totally integrated power module is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays. A label that identi- fies each component is printed on the inside of the cover. Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fu...

  • Page 479

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description green equipped j9 — — — j10 — — — j11 30 amp pink — thatchm lock/ unlock – if equipped j13 60 amp yellow — ignition off draw j14 40 amp green — rear defroster – if equipped j15 40 amp green — front blower j17 40 amp green — starter solenoid j18 20 amp blu...

  • Page 480

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description m5 — 25 amp natural power inverter – if equipped m6 — 20 amp yellow rain sensor – if equipped m7 — 20 amp yellow cigar lighter m8 — 20 amp yellow front heated seats – if equipped m9 — — — m10 — 15 amp blue ignition off draw - vehicle entertainment system,...

  • Page 481

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description monitor/transfer case module – if equipped/glow plugs – if equipped m16 — 10 amp red airbag module m17 — 15 amp blue exterior lighting – left front park and side marker, left tail and running, license lights m18 — 15 amp blue exterior lighting – right fro...

  • Page 482

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description yellow lift pump – if equipped m26 — 10 amp red power mirror switch/ driver window switch m27 — 10 amp red ignition switch/ wireless control module/steering col- umn lock – if equipped m28 — 10 amp red powertrain control module m29 — 10 amp red occupant c...

  • Page 483

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description m35 — 10 amp red heated mirrors – if equipped m36 — — — m37 — 10 amp red antilock brakes/ stability control sys- tem module/stop light switch/fuel pump relay m38 — 25 amp natural door and liftgate lock/unlock motors caution! • when installing the integrat...

  • Page 484

    Replacement bulbs light bulbs – interior bulb no. Cargo lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tl212–2 overhead console lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plw214–2a reading lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wl212–2 light bulbs – exterior bulb no. Headlamp . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 485

    Caution! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. 6. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the headlamp housing and rotate the lock ring clockwise to...

  • Page 486

    3. Rotate the bulb’s socket counterclockwise, and remove the bulb and socket assembly from the fog lamp housing. 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and insert the replace- ment bulb. Caution! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb ...

  • Page 487

    Fluid capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) 19.5 gallons 73.8 liters engine oil with filter 3.7 liter engine (sae 5w-20, api certified) 5 quarts 4.7 liters cooling system * 3.7 liter engine (mopar 威 antifreeze/engine coolant 5 year/100,000 mile formula or equivalent) 14 quarts 13.3 liters * incl...

  • Page 488

    Fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts engine component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part engine coolant mopar 威 antifreeze/coolant 5 year/100,000 mile formula hoat (hy- brid organic additive technology) or equivalent. Engine oil use api certified sae 5w-20 engine oil, meeting the requirements of chr...

  • Page 489

    Chassis component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part automatic transmission mopar 威 atf+4 威 automatic transmission fluid or equivalent licensed atf+4 威 product. Transfer case mopar 威 atf+4 威 automatic transmission fluid or equivalent licensed atf+4 威 product. Front axle sae 80w-90 multi-purpose type,...

  • Page 491: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490 ▫ required maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . 492 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s.

  • Page 492

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

  • Page 493

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

  • Page 494

    Caution! • failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. • proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de- pends on tires of equal size, type and circumfer- ence on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the transfer case. Tire rotation...

  • Page 495

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

  • Page 496

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

  • Page 497

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

  • Page 498

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

  • Page 499

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

  • Page 500

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

  • Page 501

    96,000 miles (156,000 km) or 72 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏ replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ replace the spark plugs (3...

  • Page 502

    104,000 miles (169,000 km) or 78 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 104,000 miles (169 000 km). ❏ flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months. Od...

  • Page 503

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

  • Page 504

    128,000 miles (208,000 km) or 96 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 128,000 miles (208 000 km). ❏ replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ replace the ignition cab...

  • Page 505

    144,000 miles (234,000 km) or 108 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 144,000 miles (234 000 km). ❏ if using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-roa...

  • Page 506

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

  • Page 507: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507 ▫ prepare for the appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 507 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507 ▫ be reasonable with r...

  • Page 508

    䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513 ▫ treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513 ▫ temperature grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51...

  • Page 509

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

  • Page 510

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

  • Page 511

    Customer assistance for the hearing or speech impaired (tdd/tty) to assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special tdd (telecommuni- cation devices for the deaf) equipment at its customer center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a tdd...

  • Page 512

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

  • Page 513

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

  • Page 514

    • service manuals these comprehensive service manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintaining, servicing, and repairing chrysler group llc vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, and/or...

  • Page 515

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

  • Page 516

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

  • Page 517: Index

    Index 10

  • Page 518

    About your brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 abs (anti-lock brake system) . . . . . . . . . . . . 340,342 adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 459 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 additives, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 519

    Automatic door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,31 automatic headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 automatic oil change indicator . . . . . . . . . . 229,237 automatic temperature control (atc) . . . . . . . . . 298 automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 520

    Bulbs, light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91,482 calibration, compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 capacities, fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485 caps, filler fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 oil (en...

  • Page 521

    Compact disc (cd) maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 compact spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 compass calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 compass variance . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 522

    Disposal antifreeze (engine coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461 engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 door locks, automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 door opener, garage . ....

  • Page 523

    Coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457,486 cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 exhaust gas caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,390 fails to start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 flooded, starting . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 524

    Turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91,161,221,483,484 flipper glass, liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 flooded engine starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 floor console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 fluid capacities . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 525

    Garage door opener (homelink®) . . . . . . . . . . . 183 gas cap (fuel filler cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . 391,393,442 gas gauge (fuel gauge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 gasoline (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 gasoline, clean air . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 526

    Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157,158 time delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 heated mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 heater . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 527

    Jack operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421,425 jacking instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 key-in reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 key, programming . . . ...

  • Page 528

    Engine temperature warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161,221,483 four-wheel drive indicator . . . . 224,225,227,323,329 hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 529

    Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 auto unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 automatic door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 child protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 door . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 530

    Monitor, tire pressure system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 mopar accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444,510 mtbe/etbe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 multi-function control lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 new vehicle break-in period . . . . . . ....

  • Page 531

    Owner’s manual (operator manual) . . . . . . . . . 5,511 paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 paint damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 park sense system, rear . . . ...

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    Rear park sense system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 rear seat, folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 rear window features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 rear wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 533

    Safety checks outside vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 safety defects, reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510 safety information, tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 safety tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 safety, exhaust gas . . . . . ....

  • Page 534

    Sentry key programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 sentry key replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 service assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507 service contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509 service engine soon light (malfu...

  • Page 535

    Steering wheel mounted sound system controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 storage bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 storage, vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 536

    Load capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360,361 pressure monitor system (tpms) . . . . . . . . . . . 376 pressure warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 quality grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513 radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 537

    Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466 transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487 maintenance . . . . . ....

  • Page 538

    Warnings and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510 washers, windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164,166,454 water driving through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 waxing and polishing . . . . . . ...

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