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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..

  • Page 2: 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 4: 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 collision resulting in serious injury or death. 8 introduction.

  • Page 10: Contents

    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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    ▫ energy management feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 ▫ seat belts and pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . 55 ▫ seat belt extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 ▫ supplemental restraint system (srs) — airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 ▫ airbag deploy...

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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 dis...

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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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    Security alarm. Opening a door with the security alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the un- lock button to deactivate the security alarm. To unlatch the liftgate flip-up window press the rear release button twice to unlatch the liftgate flip-up window. Warning! To avoid injury stan...

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    During the panic mode, the door locks and remote keyless entry (rke) system will function normally. Panic mode will not disarm the security system on vehicles so equipped. 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 freque...

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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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    System on a door is engaged, that door can only be opened by using the outside door handle even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position. Note: • when the child lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the ...

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

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    To open the window part way, press the window switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop. To stop the window from going all the way down during the auto-down operation, pull up on the switch briefly. For vehicles not equipped with the electronic vehicle information ce...

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    For vehicles equipped with the evic, the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the lock position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time is programmable. Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)/person...

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    Other doors. To disable the window control on the other doors, press and release the window lockout button (setting it in the down position). To enable the window controls, press and release the window lockout but- ton again (setting it in the up position). Wind buffeting wind buffeting can be descr...

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    Liftgate to open the liftgate, pull up (squeeze) on the handle and lift. Note: use the power door lock switch on either front door trim panel or the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter to lock and unlock the liftgate. The manual door locks on the doors and the driver’s door lock cylinder will not...

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    Note: to prevent accidental damage the liftgate flip- per glass will not open if the liftgate is ajar. Make sure the liftgate is fully closed when attempting to open the flipper glass. Warning! To avoid injury, stand back when opening. Glass may automatically rise. Note: if a malfunction to the lift...

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    Occupant restraints some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: • three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating positions • advanced front airbags for driver and front passen- ger • supplemental active head restraints (ahr) located on top of the front s...

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    Note: the advanced front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision. Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly, to keep ...

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    Warning! • it is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In an accident, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • be sure ever...

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    2. The seat belt latch plate is located on the b-pillar along the outboard side and rear of the seat cushion. The rear seat belt latch plates are located on the c-pillar for the outboard rear seating positions and next to your arm in the center rear seating position. Grasp the latch plate and pull o...

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

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    Warning! • a lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in an accident. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap part of your seat belt as low as possible and keep it snug. • a twisted belt can’t do its job properly. In a c...

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

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

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    Seat belt lock out the center rear seat belt system has a lock out feature that will not allow you to extract the center webbing unless the rear seat upper latch is engaged. Automatic locking retractors (alr) mode — if equipped in this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked. The belt w...

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    Driver center passenger first row n/a n/a alr second row alr cinching latch plate alr third row n/a n/a n/a • n/a — not applicable • alr — automatic locking retractor if the passenger seating position is equipped with an alr and is being used for normal usage: only pull the belt webbing out far enou...

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    This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts. Note: the active head restraints (ahr) may or may not deploy in the event of a front or side impact. However if during a front impact, a secondary rear impact ...

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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. 4. The ahr front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. 1 — downward movement 2 — rearward movement 3 — final downward movement to engage locking mecha- nism 52 t...

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    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 authorized dealer. Enhanced seat belt use reminder system (beltalert 姞) — if equipped beltalert 威...

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    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 object is on the front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in the rear seat in pet ...

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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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    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 covers or place objects between you and the side airbags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objec...

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    Children who do not use child restraints or belt- positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm. If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child seat) must ride in the front pas...

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

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    The sabic will not deploy in all side collisions. Sabic deployment will depend on the severity and type of collision. Because airbag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an airbag should have deployed. Seat b...

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    Warning! Ignoring the “airbag warning light” in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the airbag system immedi...

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    “pass air bag off” to show that the passenger advanced front airbag will not inflate during a collision requiring airbag deployment. When the right front pas- senger seat is empty or when very light objects are placed on the seat, the passenger airbag will not inflate even though the pad indicator l...

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    Passenger airbag disable (pad) system front passenger indicator light airbag status adult off on child on off grocery bags, heavy briefcases and other rela- tively light objects on off empty or very light objects off* off * since the system senses weight, some small objects will turn the pad indicat...

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    Warning light is turned on whenever there is a fault that can affect the operation of the airbag system. If there is a fault present in the pad indicator light, the airbag warning light will be illuminated to show that the passenger advanced front airbag may be turned off until the fault is cleared....

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    Supplemental side airbag inflatable curtains (sabic) the supplemental side airbag inflatable curtains (sabic) may deploy during rollovers and collisions where the impact is confined to a particular area of the side of the vehicle, depending on the severity and type of collision. In these events, the...

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    The front passenger seat assembly contains critical com- ponents that affect the front passenger airbag deploy- ment. Correctly functioning front passenger seat compo- nents are critical for the occupant classification system (ocs) to properly classify the front passenger and calcu- late the proper ...

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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 ad- vanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modi- fications are made. Take your vehicle to an autho- rized dealer for any advanced airbag system ser- vice. If it is necessary to modify ...

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    • whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, • how fast the vehicle was traveling. These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and in...

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

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    Warning! Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger airbag unless the airbag is turned off. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. Older children and child restraints children who weigh more tha...

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    • check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position. • if the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back. Note: for additiona...

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    Standards. Chrysler group llc also recommends that you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you will use it before you buy it. • the restraint must be appropriate for your child’s weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits. • carefully follow the ins...

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    Strap kits or retrofit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child restraint in any vehicle. All three rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating latch-compatible child seats having flexible webbing mounted attac...

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    Install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces. 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 b...

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    Hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap. You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. Next, attach the lower hooks or c...

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    If the seat belt has an automatic locking retractor, pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough slack to allow you to pass the belt through the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then, pull the belt until it is all extracted from the retractor. Allow the belt to r...

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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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    The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades refer to “maintenance procedures”...

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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 90: Contents

    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 ▫ inside day/night mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 ▫ automatic dimming mirror — if equipped . . . 96 ▫ outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96...

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    䡵 voice command — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 130 ▫ voice command system operation . . . . . . . . 130 ▫ commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 ▫ voice training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 䡵 seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    ▫ headlights with wipers (available with automatic headlights only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 ▫ headlight time delay — if equipped . . . . . . 157 ▫ daytime running lights — if equipped . . . . 157 ▫ lights-on reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 ▫ fog lights — if equipped . . . . . . ...

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    ▫ to resume speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 ▫ to vary the speed setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 ▫ to accelerate for passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 䡵 parksense威 rear park assist — if equipped . . . 171 ▫ parksense威 sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 ▫...

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    ▫ closing sunroof — manual mode . . . . . . . . 188 ▫ pinch protect feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 ▫ pinch protect override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 ▫ venting sunroof — express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 ▫ sunshade operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 ▫ wind...

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    䡵 rear window features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 ▫ rear window wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 ▫ rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 䡵 roof luggage rack — if equipped . . . . . . . . . 206 94 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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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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    Sun visor “slide-on-rod” feature — if equipped the sun visor “slide-on rod” feature allows for addi- tional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to block out the sun. 1. Fold down the sun visor. 2. Unclip the visor from the center clip. 3. Pull the sun visor toward the inside rearview mirror to ...

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    For uconnect™ customer support, visit the following websites: • www.Chrysler.Com/uconnect • www.Dodge.Com/uconnect • www.Jeep.Com/uconnect • or call 1–877–855–8400 uconnect™ phone allows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you ...

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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 reference your mobile phone owner’s manual. The uconnect™ website may also provide detailed instructions for pairing. The following are general phone to uconnect™ phone pairing instructions: • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and...

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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 thi...

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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...

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    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 service provider for the features that you have. Answer or reject an incoming call - no call currently in progress when you recei...

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    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 hold. To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the button until you hear a single beep. Toggling between calls if two calls are in progress (one active and...

  • Page 113

    • 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...

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    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 115

    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 116

    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...

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    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 118

    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 situa- tion, after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progress. ...

  • Page 119

    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 120

    • 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 121

    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 mirror to provide at least 1 ⁄ 2 in (1 cm) gap between the overhead console (if...

  • Page 122

    • 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 hundred”. • you can say “o” (letter “o”) for “0” (zero). • even though international ...

  • Page 123

    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. Read messages: if you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to uconnect™ phon...

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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....

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

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    3 understanding the features of your vehicle 125.

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    126 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    3 understanding the features of your vehicle 127.

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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 128 unders...

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

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

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    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 133

    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...

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

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

  • Page 136

    Voice training for users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers the uconnect™ voice “voice training” feature may be used. 1. Press the voice command button, say “system setup” and once you are in that menu then say “voice training.” this will train your...

  • Page 137

    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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    Rear head restraints the two outboard seat are equipped with adjustable head restraints. To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the adjustment button, located on the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint. Note:...

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    60/40 split folding rear seat with fold-flat feature to provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be folded flat. This allows for extended cargo space and still maintains some rear seating room. Note: prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to position the front seat to its mid...

  • Page 148

    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 difficulty returning the seat to its proper position. 1. If l...

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    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...

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    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 152

    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 153

    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 154

    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...

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    Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole on the underside of the hood. 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 a...

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    Lights multifunction lever the multifunction lever on the left side of the steering column controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, turn signal lights, instrument panel lights, instru- ment panel light dimming, interior lights and fog lights (if equipped). Headlights and parking lig...

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    Automatic headlights — if equipped this system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, turn the end of the multifunction lever to the auto position (third detent). When the system is on, the headlight time delay feature is also on. This ...

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    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 is placed in the auto position. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are ...

  • Page 159

    Whenever the ignition is on, the engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake is released and the shift lever is in any position except park. Note: the daytime running lights will turn off automatically when a turn signal is in operation and turn on again when the turn signal is...

  • Page 160

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

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    Note: if the multifunction lever is held in the flash-to- pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds before activating the flash-to-pass function again. Instrument panel dimmer rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom pos...

  • Page 162

    Unlock button on the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter is pressed, or when the dimmer control is turned completely upward to the second detent. Cargo light the cargo light is mounted in the headliner above the rear cargo area. This light will turn on when you open the liftgate or any door, or i...

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    Windshield wiper operation rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper operation. Rotate the end of the lever upward to the third detent past the intermittent settings for high-speed wiper opera- tion. Note: the wipers will automatically...

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    Caution! (continued) • always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the off position. If the windshield wiper control is turned off and the blades cannot return to the off position, damage to the wiper motor may occur. Intermittent wiper system use th...

  • Page 165

    Second to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles at vehicle speeds greater than 10 mph (16 km/h). Note: the wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed. If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled. Windshield washers to use the washer, pull the windsh...

  • Page 166

    Rain sensing wipers — if equipped this feature senses moisture on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver. This feature is especially useful for road splash or overspray from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the windshield wiper/washer contr...

  • Page 167

    • use of rain-x威 or products containing wax or silicone may reduce rain sensor performance. • the rain-sensing feature can be turned on and off through the electronic vehicle information center (evic) — if equipped. Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)/personal settings (cus- tomer...

  • Page 168

    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 (on the left side of the steering column) is placed in the auto position. In addition, the hea...

  • Page 169

    Wheel upward or downward as desired. To lock the steering column in position, pull the control handle upward until it is fully engaged. Warning! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause th...

  • Page 170

    The same time. If this occurs, the electronic speed control system can be reactivated by pushing the electronic speed control on/off button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed. To activate push the on/off button. The cruise indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn t...

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

  • Page 172

    Note: the electronic speed control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without electronic speed control. Warning! Electronic speed control can be dangerous...

  • Page 173

    Parksense 威 can be active only when the shift lever is in reverse. If parksense 威 is enabled at this shift lever position, the system will remain active until the vehicle speed is increased to approximately 11 mph (18 km/h) or above. The system will become active again if the vehicle speed is decrea...

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    Parksense 姞 display when the vehicle is in reverse, the warning display will turn on indicating the system status. Rear park assist display rear park assist on 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 173.

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    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 174 ...

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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: fast tone continuous tone 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 175.

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    Warning alerts rear distance (in/cm) greater than 79 in (200 cm) 79-39 in (200-100 cm) 39-25 in (100-65 cm) 25-12 in (65-30 cm) less than 12 in (30 cm) audible alert chime none single 1/2 second tone slow fast continuous display message park assist on warning object detected warning object detected ...

  • Page 178

    Approximately five seconds. Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. When the shift lever is moved to reverse and the system is disabled, the evic will display the “park assist off” message for as long as the vehicle is...

  • Page 179

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

  • Page 180

    Object as a sensor problem, causing the “service park assist system” message to be displayed in the instrument cluster. Caution! • parksense威 is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle, including small ob- stacles. Parking curbs might be temporarily de- tected or not detected...

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    Warning! (continued) • before using the parksense威 rear park assist system, it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing. Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles becaus...

  • Page 182

    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 183

    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...

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    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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    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 sell or turn in your vehicle. To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note ...

  • Page 187

    Note: the transmitter has been tested and it complies with fcc and ic rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to operate the device. The term ic before the certification/registration number only signifies that i...

  • Page 188

    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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    Position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- cally. This is called “express close”. During express close operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. Closing sunroof — manual mode to close the sunroof, press and hold the switch in the forward position. Any release of the...

  • Page 190

    Note: the sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open. Wind buffeting wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or ...

  • Page 191

    Sky slider™ usage precautions note: • the system will not operate when ambient tempera- ture is at –4°f (–20°c) or lower. • 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 d...

  • Page 192

    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 193

    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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    Insert the cigar lighter or accessory plug into the outlet for use to ensure proper operation. Note: • to ensure proper operation a mopar威 knob and element must be used. • do not exceed the maximum power of 160 watts (13 amps) at 12 volts. If the 160 watt (13 amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse p...

  • Page 197

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

  • Page 198

    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 198 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 ...

  • Page 202

    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 201.

  • Page 203

    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...

  • Page 204

    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...

  • Page 205

    Notches in the trim panels. Then, lower the cover to position the posts into the bottom of the notches and release the handle. Warning! In a collision, a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the carg...

  • Page 206

    Rotate the switch upward to the first detent posi- tion for rear wiper operation. Note: the rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode only. Rotate the switch upward past the first detent to activate the rear washer. The washer pump will continue to operate as long as the switch is held (for a maxi...

  • Page 207

    Note: to prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear window defroster only when the engine is operating. Caution! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior su...

  • Page 208

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

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    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 䡵 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 䡵 instrument cluster descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 214 䡵 electronic vehicle information center (evic) — if equipped . . . ....

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    ▫ list button (disc mode for mp3/wma play) . . . . . . . . . 254 ▫ info button (disc mode for mp3/wma play) . . . . . . . . . 255 ▫ uconnect™ multimedia (satellite radio) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 䡵 media center 730n/430/430n (rer/rbz/ rhb) cd/dvd/hdd/nav — if...

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    䡵 steering wheel audio controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 ▫ radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 ▫ cd player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 䡵 cd/dvd disc maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 䡵 radio operation and mobile phones . . . . . . . 28...

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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) 212 understanding your instrument panel.

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    Instrument cluster 4 understanding your instrument panel 213.

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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...

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    Your vehicle has also been equipped with a tpms malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The tpms malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and...

  • Page 217

    Shift lever is placed in the park position. The light should turn off. If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is flashing when the engine is running, imme- diate service ...

  • Page 218

    Warning! A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants or wood or cardboard, etc. This could result in death or serious injur...

  • Page 219

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

  • Page 220

    Vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. 14. Anti-lock b...

  • Page 221

    17. Hill descent control indicator — if equipped the symbol indicates the status of the hill descent control (hdc) feature. The lamp will be on solid when hdc is armed. Hdc can only be armed when the transfer case is in the “4wd low” position and the vehicle speed is less then 30 mph (48 km/h). If t...

  • Page 222

    22. Engine temperature warning light this light warns of an overheated engine condi- tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- proaches h, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold. Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to pass h, t...

  • Page 223

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

  • Page 224

    Display. Trip a or trip b will appear when in the trip odometer mode. On vehicles equipped with a base cluster, press and release it once again to display the outside temperature. On vehicles equipped with a mid line cluster, press and release it once again to display the outside temperature and com...

  • Page 225

    The repair/service, so that you can be sure that it is properly reset, or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer must be reset at zero. Vehicle odometer messages when the appropriate conditions exist, the following messages will display in the odometer: eco . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 226

    Gascap message if the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, the words “gascap” will display in the odometer display area. If this occurs, tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the odometer reset button to turn off the messa...

  • Page 227

    2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the lock position. Note: if the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. 28. Cruise indicat...

  • Page 228

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

  • Page 229

    The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the on/run posi- tion. Note: this light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. 32. Vehicle security light — if equipped this light will flash rapidly for...

  • Page 230

    Electronic vehicle information center (evic) — if equipped the electronic vehicle information center (evic) fea- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches...

  • Page 231

    The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel: up button press and release the up button to scroll up- ward through the main menus (fuel economy, vehicle info, tire psi, cruise, messages, units, system setup) and sub menus. Down bu...

  • Page 232

    Electronic vehicle information center (evic) displays when the appropriate conditions exist, the evic displays the following messages. • turn signal on (with a continuous warning chime) • left front turn signal light out (with a single chime) • left rear turn signal light out (with a single chime) •...

  • Page 233

    • left front low pressure (with a single chime). Refer to “tire pressure monitoring system” in “starting and operating”. • left rear low pressure (with a single chime). Refer to “tire pressure monitoring system” in “starting and operating”. • right front low pressure (with a single chime). Refer to ...

  • Page 234

    Indicator system (after performing the scheduled main- tenance) perform the following procedure: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the on position. Do not start the engine . 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the lock position. No...

  • Page 235

    And average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. Dte cannot be reset through the function select button. Note: significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the dte displayed value. When the d...

  • Page 236

    Note: the system will display the last known outside temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the displayed temperature, therefore temperature readings are not updated when the ve...

  • Page 237

    2. Press the up or down button until the personal settings (customer-programmable features) menu dis- plays in the evic. 3. Press the up or down button until “calibrate com- pass” displays in the evic. 4. Press and release the function select button to start the calibration. The “cal” indicator will...

  • Page 238

    1. Turn the ignition switch on. 2. Press the up or down button until the personal settings (customer-programmable features) menu dis- plays in the evic. 3. Press the up or down button until “compass vari- ance” displays in the evic. 4. Press and release function select button until the proper varian...

  • Page 239

    Unlock doors automatically on exit when on is selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the park or neutral position and the driver’s door is opened. To make your selection, press and release the function select button until “on” or “off” appears. Remote ...

  • Page 240

    Remote key lock feature. To make your selection, press and release the function select button until “on” or “off” appears. 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 m...

  • Page 241

    Delay turning headlights off when this feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press and release the function select button until “0,” “30,” “60,” or “90” appears. Turn headlights on wi...

  • Page 242

    Button. Refer to “rear park assist system” in “under- standing the features of your vehicle” for system func- tion and operating information. 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” fo...

  • Page 243

    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 244

    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 245

    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 246

    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 247

    Program type 16-digit character display 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 music type name. The music ty...

  • Page 248

    • 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 249

    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/ scro...

  • Page 250

    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 251

    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 252

    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 e...

  • Page 253

    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 254

    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 255

    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 256

    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 fo...

  • Page 257

    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 258

    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 sirius sa...

  • Page 259

    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 260

    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 261

    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 type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the prese...

  • Page 262

    Media center 730n/430/430n (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™ multimedia rer, rbz or rhb user’s manual for detailed operating instructions. Operating instructions (voice command system) —...

  • Page 263

    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 264

    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 265

    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 266

    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 267

    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 268

    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 269

    • 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 combinations...

  • Page 270

    Playlist files are not supported. Mp3 pro files are not supported. 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 time...

  • Page 271

    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 ignition is off). 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. ...

  • Page 272

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

  • Page 273

    If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “not equipped with uconnect” message will display on the radio screen. Time button press the time button to alternate display of the time and radio frequency. Clock setting procedure 1. Press and hold the time b...

  • Page 274

    Tune control turn the rotary tune/scroll control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. Setting the tone, balance, and fade push the rotary tune/scroll control knob and bass will display. Turn the tune/scroll control knob to the right or left to increase or decreas...

  • Page 275

    Toggle the music type button to select the following format types: program type 16-digit character display no program type or undefined none adult hits adlt hit classical classicl classic rock cls rock college college country country foreign language language information inform jazz jazz news news n...

  • Page 276

    Station with the same selected music type name. The music type function only operates when in the fm mode. If a preset button is activated while in the music type (program type) mode, the music type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. Setup button pressing the setup bu...

  • Page 277

    And 12 fm stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in set 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice. Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. Buttons 1 - 6 these buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to ...

  • Page 278

    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 279

    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 280

    • 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 281

    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 282

    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 283

    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 284

    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 285

    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 286

    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 287

    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 288

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

  • Page 289

    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 290

    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 amount of air forced through the ven- tilation system in any mode. The blower speed increases as you move the control...

  • Page 291

    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 292

    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 293

    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 294

    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 295

    2. Dial in the temperature you would like the system to maintain by rotating the temperature control knob. Once the comfort level is selected, the sys- tem will maintain that level automati- cally using the heating system. Should the desired comfort level require air conditioning, the system will au...

  • Page 296

    Blower control for full automatic operation or for automatic blower operation turn the knob to auto position. In manual mode there are six blower speeds that can be individual selected. In off posi- tion the blower will shut off. Manual operation this system offers a full complement of manual overri...

  • Page 297

    296 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 298

    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 299

    • 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 300

    • 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 301

    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 302

    Control setting suggestions for various weather conditions 4 understanding your instrument panel 301.

  • Page 304: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 ▫ normal starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 ▫ extreme cold weather (below –20°f or –29°c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 ▫ if engine fails to start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 305

    䡵 on-road driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 䡵 off-road driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 ▫ when to use 4wd low range . . . . . . . . . . 327 ▫ driving through water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 ▫ driving in snow, mud and sand . . . . . . . . . 329 ▫ hill ...

  • Page 306

    ▫ tire terminology and definitions . . . . . . . . . 355 ▫ tire loading and tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . 356 䡵 tires — general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 ▫ tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 ▫ tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3...

  • Page 307

    䡵 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 ▫ fuel filler cap (gas cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . 386 䡵 vehicle loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 ▫ certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 308

    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 309

    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 310

    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 311

    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 312

    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 313

    6. Move the shift lever into the neutral position. 7. The vehicle may then be started in neutral. Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized dealer if the shift lock manual override has been used. Four–speed automatic transmission note: under extreme cold temperatures (-6°f (-21°c) and whe...

  • Page 314

    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 315

    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 316

    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 engine is started. Transmission limp home mo...

  • Page 317

    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 transmission checked at your autho- rized dealer as soon as poss...

  • Page 318

    Position locks the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft together and forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Use the transfer case neutral position for recreational towing only. Refer to “recreational towing” in “starting and operating” for further information. Caution! • do no...

  • Page 319

    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 320

    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 rear driveshaft together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional t...

  • Page 321

    Note: the “serv 4wd warning light” monitors the electric shift four-wheel drive system. If this light re- mains on after engine start up, or it illuminates during driving, it means that the four-wheel drive system is not functioning properly and that service is required. Shifting procedures note: if...

  • Page 322

    4wd lock to 4wd low when shifting into or out of 4wd low, some gear noise may be heard. This noise is normal and is not detrimental to the vehicle or its occupants. Shifting can be performed with the vehicle rolling 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h) using the “preferred procedure” or completely stopped using...

  • Page 323

    The ignition switch must be in the on position for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the on position, then the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing. Mp3022 selec-trac 姞 ii transfer...

  • Page 324

    Caution! • the 4wd low position is intended for loose or slippery road surfaces only. Driving in this posi- tion on dry hard-surfaced roads may cause in- creased tire wear and damage to the driveline components. • when operating your vehicle in 4wd low, the engine speed is approximately three times ...

  • Page 325

    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 326

    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 327

    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 the ignition switch is in the acc position. 2wd or 4wd auto to 4wd low when shifting into or out of 4wd low, some gear nois...

  • Page 328

    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, make certain all shift requirements have been met, wait five seconds, and try the shift again. The ignition switch m...

  • Page 329

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

  • Page 330

    Maintenance after driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle fluids and lubricants (engine, transmission, axle, transfer case) to assure they have not been contaminated. Con- taminated fluids and lubricants (milky, foamy in appear- ance) should be flushed/changed as soon as possible to prevent...

  • Page 331

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

  • Page 332

    • completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and exhaust system for damage. • inspect the radiator for mud and debris and clean as required. • check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on the chassis, drivetrain components, steerin...

  • Page 333

    If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during parking maneuvers. Note: • increased noise levels at the end of ...

  • Page 334

    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 335

    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 switch on, the “brake warning light” in the instrument cluster will illuminate. Note: • when the parking brake is applied ...

  • Page 336

    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 337

    Computer to modulate hydraulic pressure, to prevent wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces. All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and type, and tires must be properly inflated, to produce accurate signals for the computer. Warning! Significant over or under-inflation...

  • Page 338

    Warning! (continued) • the abs cannot prevent collisions, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydro- planing. • the capabilities of an abs equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner, which could jeopardize...

  • Page 339

    Build up between the tire tread and the road. This hydroplaning action can cause loss of traction, braking ability, and control. • after going through deep water or a car wash, brakes may become wet, resulting in decreased performance and unpredictable braking action. Dry the brakes by gentle, inter...

  • Page 340

    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 341

    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 342

    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 343

    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 344

    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 “e...

  • Page 345

    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 346

    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 347

    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 348

    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 349

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

  • Page 350

    Note: • “full off” is the only operating mode for esc in 4wd low range. The esc system will be in this mode whenever the vehicle is started in 4wd low range or the transfer case is shifted into 4wd low range. • the “esc off” message will display and a chime will sound when the shift lever is moved f...

  • Page 351

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

  • Page 352

    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 353

    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 = sec...

  • Page 354

    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 355

    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 356

    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 357

    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 tire placard location tire and loading information placard 356 starting and operating.

  • Page 358

    This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loading the vehicle maximum load on the ...

  • Page 359

    3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- sengers from xxx lbs or xxx kg. 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 ...

  • Page 360

    Starting and operating 359.

  • Page 361

    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 362

    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 363

    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 364

    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 365

    Warning! Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use only. With these tires, do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spare tires have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the w...

  • Page 366

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

  • Page 367

    Life of tire the service life of a tire is dependent upon various factors including but not limited to: • driving style • tire pressure • distance driven warning! Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result...

  • Page 368

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

  • Page 369

    Caution! To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires, or chains, observe the following precautions: • do not use tire chains on vehicles equipped with tires other than p225/75r16 or smaller tires. There may not be adequate clearance for the chains and you are risking structural or body damage to your veh...

  • Page 370

    These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ- ing link and cable (radial) chains. Tire rotation recommendations tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering, handling, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at uneq...

  • Page 371

    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. Tire pressure monitor system (tpms) the ti...

  • Page 372

    Monitoring telltale light” to turn off. The system will automatically update and the “tire pressure monitoring telltale light” will turn off once the system receives the updated tire pressures. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the tpms to rec...

  • Page 373

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

  • Page 374

    The matching full-size spare wheel and tire assembly (if equipped) has a tire pressure monitoring sensor. The matching full-size spare can be used in place of any of the four road tires. The tpms will only monitor the pressure in the full-size spare when it is used in place of a road tire. Otherwise...

  • Page 375

    3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with tpms sensors. Vehicles with full-size spare 1. The matching full-size spare wheel and tire assembly has a tire pressure monitoring sensor that can be moni- tored b...

  • Page 376

    Telltale light” will turn off, as long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the tpms to receive this information. Premium system – if equipped the t...

  • Page 377

    Will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires. In addition, the electronic vehicle information center (evic) will display a graphic show- ing the pressure values of each tire with the low tire pressure values flashing. Should this occur, you should stop as soon as...

  • Page 378

    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 i...

  • Page 379

    Vehicles with full-size spare 1. The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly has a tire pressure monitoring sensor that can be moni- tored by the tpms. 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 ...

  • Page 380

    4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will sound, the “tpms telltale light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the evic will display a ⬙check tpm system⬙ message for three seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value. 5. Once you r...

  • Page 381

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

  • Page 382

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

  • Page 383

    • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the engine controller memory more extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to e-85 fuel. Mmt in gasoline mmt is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline blended with mmt p...

  • Page 384

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

  • Page 385

    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 386

    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 387

    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 display in the odometer or a “check gascap” message will be displayed in the electronic vehicle information center (evic). Refer to “e...

  • Page 388

    Gross axle weight rating (gawr) the gawr is the maximum permissible load on the front and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo area so that the gawr of each axle is not exceeded. Each axle’s gawr is determined by the components in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (a...

  • Page 389

    Properly distributed over front and rear axle. Weighing the vehicle may show that the gawr of either the front or rear axles has been exceeded, but the total load is within the specified gvwr. If so, weight must be shifted from front to rear, or rear to front, as appropriate until the specified weig...

  • Page 390

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

  • Page 391

    Tongue weight (tw) the tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases, it should not be less than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load. You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle. Frontal area the frontal area is the maximum height mul...

  • Page 392

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

  • Page 393

    With weight distributing hitch (correct) improper adjustment of weight-distributing hitch (incorrect) 392 starting and operating.

  • Page 394

    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 395

    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 396

    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 397

    Which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions. Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • the tongue weight of the trailer. • the weight of any other type of ca...

  • Page 398

    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 399

    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 400

    − 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 401

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

  • Page 402

    Four-pin connector 1 — female pins 4 — park 2 — male pin 5 — left stop/turn 3 — ground 6 — right stop/turn seven-pin connector 1 — battery 5 — ground 2 — backup lamps 6 — left stop/turn 3 — right stop/turn 7 — running lamps 4 — electric brakes 5 starting and operating 401.

  • Page 403

    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 404

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

  • Page 405

    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 406

    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 407

    And reinstallation procedures, including flange orienta- tion/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...

  • Page 408

    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 engaging the parking brake. The transfer case neutral (n) position disengages both the front and rear drive- shafts from the po...

  • Page 409

    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) when the shift to n (neutral) is complete. 7. After the shift is completed and the neutral light comes on, re...

  • Page 410

    14. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar. 15. Release the parking brake. 16. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and secure it away from the negative battery post. Note: • steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met prior to pressing the neutral (n) button, and m...

  • Page 411

    6. Press and hold the brake pedal. 7. Shift the transmission into neutral. 8. 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 one second. 9. After the n (neutral) indicator light turns off, rel...

  • Page 412

    17. Shift the transmission into drive, release the brake pedal, and check that the vehicle operates normally. Note: • steps 1 through 7 are requirements that must be met prior to pressing the neutral (neutral) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed. If any of these re...

  • Page 414: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 䡵 if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 䡵 jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 ▫ jack location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416 ▫ spare tire ...

  • Page 415

    Hazard warning flasher 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 416

    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 417

    Jack location the scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located in the cargo compartment behind a trim cover on the left rear trim panel. The latch is located at the bottom of the trim cover. Spare tire stowage the spare tire is stowed underneath the rear of the vehicle and is held in place ...

  • Page 418

    Caution! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and they can damage the winch. When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable, and pull it through the center of the wheel. Preparation...

  • Page 419

    5. Turn the ignition to the lock position. 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jack- ing position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. Note: passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. Jackin...

  • Page 420

    Warning! (continued) • set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in park; a manual transmission in reverse. • never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack. • do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jac...

  • Page 421

    4. Locate the jack as shown. For the front tires, place it (rearward) of the notch on the body weld seam behind wheel to be changed. For the rear tires, place it under the axle by the wheel to be changed. Position the jack handle on the jack. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is f...

  • Page 422

    Warning! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and cause a collision. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 7. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and inst...

  • Page 423

    Note: when using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions. 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 electr...

  • Page 424

    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 425

    Jump-starting procedure warning! Failure to follow this procedure could result in per- sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex- plosion. Caution! Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle. 1. Connect th...

  • Page 426

    Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence: 6. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged battery. 7. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery. 8. Di...

  • Page 427

    Towing condition wheels off the ground 2wd models 4wd models flat tow none if transmission is operable: • trans in neutral • 30 mph max(48 km/h) • 15 miles (24 km) max distance see instructions in “recreational tow- ing” under “starting and operating” • trans in park • t/case in neutral • tow in for...

  • Page 428

    If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, see “brake/trans- mission interlock manual override” under “automatic transmission” in the “starting and operating” section for instructions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the park position for towing. Caution! • do not attempt to use sling type...

  • Page 429

    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 430

    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 432: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment — 3.7l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 䡵 onboard diagnostic system — obd ii . . . . . . 434 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . 434 䡵 emissions inspection and maintenance programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 433

    ▫ cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 ▫ brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455 ▫ transfer case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456 ▫ front/rear axle fluid . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 434

    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 9 — coolant pressure cap 5 — battery 7 maintaining your vehicle 433.

  • Page 435

    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 436

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

  • Page 437

    2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start this test over. 3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the on position, you will see the mil symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check. 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen: a. The mil will flash for a...

  • Page 438

    Replacement parts use of genuine mopar 威 parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- sure the designed performance. Damage or failures caused by the use of non-mopar 威 parts for maintenance and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. Dealer ser...

  • Page 439

    Caution! • failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per- form repairs and service when necessary could result in more costly repairs, damage to other components or negatively impact vehicle perfor- mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by an authorized chrysler group llc dealer...

  • Page 440

    Caution! Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. 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 “maintenance schedule” for furt...

  • Page 441

    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 location, refer to “engine compartment” in “maintaining your vehicle” for further information. Lubricants which do not have both the ...

  • Page 442

    Most efficient service. Mopar 威 engine oil filters are high-quality oil filters and are recommended. Engine air cleaner filter refer to “maintenance schedule” for further information. Note: be sure to follow the “dusty or off-road condi- tions” maintenance interval if applicable. Warning! The air in...

  • Page 443

    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 clothing. Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- diately with large amounts of water. R...

  • Page 444

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

  • Page 445

    Protection agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by an authorized dealer or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment. Note: use only manufacturer approved a/c system sealers, stop leak products,...

  • Page 446

    Windshield wiper blades clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild non-abrasive cleaner or use the washer solvent. This will remove accumulations of salt or road film. Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cau...

  • Page 447

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

  • Page 448

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

  • Page 449

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

  • Page 450

    Spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the a/c condenser (if equipped) or the back of the radiator core. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at the coolant recovery bottle and radiator. Inspect the en...

  • Page 451

    Caution! • mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified hoat engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corro- sion protection. If a non-hoat engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency, it should be replaced with the...

  • Page 452

    • mix a minimum solution of 50% hoat engine coolant and distilled water. Use higher concentrations (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below ⫺34°f (⫺37°c) are anticipated. • use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant (antifreeze) solution. ...

  • Page 453

    Warning! (continued) • do not use a pressure cap other than the one specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en- gine damage may result. Disposal of used engine coolant used ethylene glycol based engine coolant (antifreeze) is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your lo...

  • Page 454

    From the front of the engine compartment. This is nor- mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor- ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator. If an examination of your engine compartme...

  • Page 455

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

  • Page 456

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

  • Page 457

    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 458

    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 459

    The vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless the fluid becomes contaminated with water. Change the fluid immediately if contaminated with water. Front/rear axle fluid for normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons the exterior ...

  • Page 460

    Subject the top to excessive heat. Frequently vacuum the top and tracks. Periodically wipe dust and dirt from the top and inside of the tracks by hand with an alcohol dampened cloth. Washing hand washing or an automatic car wash with a soft cloth system is preferred. Caution! Avoid pointing a high-p...

  • Page 461

    • multiple cleanings may be necessary to remove stub- born stains. If stains persist, contact your local autho- rized dealership for further suggestions. Caution! Never use an abrasive type cleaner or bleaches. Cleaners should not contain silicones, organic sol- vents, petroleum distillates, or plas...

  • Page 462

    Appearance care and protection from corrosion protection of body and paint from corrosion vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons a...

  • Page 463

    • use a high quality cleaner wax, such as mopar威 cleaner wax or equivalent, to remove road film, stains, and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to scratch the paint. • avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish. Caution! • do ...

  • Page 464

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

  • Page 465

    • do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of protectants on stain repel products. Interior care instrument panel cover the instrument panel cover has a low glare surface, which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not use protectants or other products, which may cause undesirable refl...

  • Page 466

    Cleaning headlights your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens cleaning procedures must be followed. To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses ...

  • Page 467

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

  • Page 468

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description j4 25 amp natural — driver door node j5 25 amp natural — passenger door node j6 40 amp green — antilock brakes pump/stability control system – if equipped j7 30 amp pink — antilock brakes valve/stability control system – if equipped j8 40 amp green — powe...

  • Page 469

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description j21 20 amp blue — front washer/rear washer – if equipped j22 25 amp natural — sunroof module – if equipped m1 — 15 amp blue stop light switch feed — rear center brake lamp m2 — 20 amp yellow trailer lighting – if equipped m3 — 20 amp yellow frt/rr axle lo...

  • Page 470

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description m12 — 30 amp green radio/amplifier – if equipped m13 — 20 amp yellow instrument cluster/ wireless control module/ multifunction control switch, siren – if equipped m14 — 20 amp yellow trailer tow (export only) – if equipped m15 — 20 amp yellow instrument ...

  • Page 471

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description m20 — 15 amp blue interior lighting/ steering wheel switches – if equipped/switch bank/steering column module – if equipped m21 — 20 amp yellow automatic shutdown #3 m22 — 10 amp red right horn (hi/low) m23 — 10 amp red left horn (hi/low) m24 — 25 amp nat...

  • Page 472

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description m30 — 15 amp blue rear wiper module – if equipped/power folding mirror – if equipped/ diagnostic link m31 — 20 amp yellow back-up lights m32 — 10 amp red airbag module m33 — 10 amp red powertrain control module cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description...

  • Page 473

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini- fuse description m37 — 10 amp red antilock brakes/ stability control system module/stop light switch/fuel pump relay m38 — 25 amp natural door and liftgate lock/unlock motors caution! • when installing the integrated power module cover, it is important to ensure the cover...

  • Page 474

    Light bulbs – exterior bulb no. Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9008 h13 front park/turn signal lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3757ak front side marker lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 back-up lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157k center h...

  • Page 475

    Front turn signal and front side marker lamp 1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right to access the left front turn signal or side marker. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left to access the right front turn signal or side marker. 2. Remove three push-pins from the wheel-well li...

  • Page 476

    5. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the into the fog lamp housing, and rotate the connector clockwise to lock it in place. 6. Close the hood. Rear tail/stop, turn signal, and back-up lamp 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Remove the screws that fasten the taillamp housing to the vehicle. 3. Pull the...

  • Page 477

    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 478

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

  • Page 479

    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, g...

  • Page 480: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 emissions control system maintenance . . . . . . 480 䡵 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480 ▫ required maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . 482 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s.

  • Page 481

    Emissions control system maintenance the scheduled maintenance services listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure the continued proper functioning of the emissions control system. These and all other maintenance services in- cluded in this manual, should be done t...

  • Page 482

    Note: • the oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil if it has been six months since your last oil change even if the oil change indicator message is not illumi- nated. • change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off...

  • Page 483

    Once a month • check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. • inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required. • check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and the brake master cylinder, add as needed. • check all lights and other electrical items for correct ope...

  • Page 484

    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 485

    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 486

    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 487

    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 488

    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 489

    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 490

    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 491

    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 492

    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 493

    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 494

    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 495

    † 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 496: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 497 ▫ prepare for the appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 497 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 497 ▫ be reasonable with r...

  • Page 497

    䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502 ▫ treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503 ▫ temperature grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50...

  • Page 498

    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 499

    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 500

    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 501

    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 502

    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 503

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

  • Page 504

    In each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle. All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Treadwear the treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions o...

  • Page 505

    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 506: Index

    Index 10

  • Page 507

    About your brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 abs (anti-lock brake system) . . . . . . . . . . . . 335,338 adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 450 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 additives, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 508

    Automatic door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,31 automatic headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 automatic oil change indicator . . . . . . . . . . 225,232 automatic temperature control (atc) . . . . . . . . . 293 automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 509

    Bulbs, light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,472 calibration, compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 capacities, fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476 caps, filler fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 oil (en...

  • Page 510

    Compact disc (cd) maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 compact spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 compass calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 compass variance . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 511

    Disposal antifreeze (engine coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452 engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440 door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 door locks, automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 door opener, garage . ....

  • Page 512

    Coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448,477 cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 exhaust gas caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85,383 fails to start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 flooded, starting . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 513

    Flash-to-pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 flipper glass, liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 flooded engine starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 floor console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 fluid, brake . . . . . ...

  • Page 514

    Garage door opener (homelink 威) . . . . . . . . . . . 180 gas cap (fuel filler cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . 384,386,434 gas gauge (fuel gauge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 gasoline, clean air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 gasoline (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 515

    Heated mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 heater, engine block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 high beam indicator...

  • Page 516

    Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 key, programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 key, replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 key, sentry (immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 key-in reminder . . . . . ....

  • Page 517

    Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158,217,474 four-wheel drive indicator . . . . 219,220,223,319,325 hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 518

    Automatic door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 child protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 power door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 low tire pressure system ....

  • Page 519

    Mopar parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437,500 mtbe/etbe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 multi-function control lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 new vehicle break-in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 occupant restraints . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 520

    Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461 paint damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461 panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 park sense system, rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 parking brake . . . ....

  • Page 521

    Rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 rear window features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 rear wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 reclining front seats . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 522

    Safety, exhaust gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 safety information, tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 safety tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 satellite radio antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258,283 schedule, maintenance . ....

  • Page 523

    Sentry key replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 service assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 497 service contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 499 service engine soon light (malfunction indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 se...

  • Page 524

    Steering wheel mounted sound system controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 storage bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 storage, vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 525

    Pressure monitor system (tpms) . . . . . . . . . . . 370 pressure warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 quality grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502 radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 526

    Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478 maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455 transmitter battery ser...

  • Page 527

    Warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 washers, windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161,164,445 water driving through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 waxing and polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461 wheel and wheel trim . . . . . ....

  • Page 528

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