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1. lseessss Bl Maintenance Procedures 04 APM MOOI 4i sgegehenseeeetsvadiaaes AFON Ou FIEE s sues ies oe pa CS 0 Drive Belts Check Condition And Tensioner u 4 6 0 6 os 4 eo bob AoEW 3 3 DE O Spark Plugs Engine Air Cleaner Filter seoseis atte trit 251 Poel Filter 24d di qoi hei chon tances ct 291 OCatalytic Converter 9445 4464940508 ee 4 251 EL Maimtenance Free Battery saa do aote as O Air Conditioner Maintenance o A C Air Filter If Equipped 255 BH Power Steering Fluid Check 269 255 O Front amp Rear Suspension Ball Joints 256 Steering Lika auda ed esq emeret s 256 A B dy EUDPHICHUOU aad scu qoe b eo tine ag 256 o Windshield Wiper Blades 256 242 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M o Windshield Washers Headlight Washers DEXGAUSPOVSICIN seeeuea des A Cooling System e s o Hoses And Vacuum Vapor Harnesses O Brakes Dose sie baci EE oe oe O Brake Fluid Level Check O Fuel System Hoses O Automatic Transmission D Front And Rear Wheel Bearings D Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion 224v bx EA O Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders B Power Distribution Centers O Front Power Distribution Center 207 257 258 262 262 264 265 265 266 266 270 270 D Rear Power Distribution Center 272 W Vehicle Storage iacu cede eem BS ra ey 275 Bl Replace
2. 33 Pretensioners Deal DEUS 2 52999 9496 pase poe d PSU S V dus 32 Programmable Electronic Features 115 119 147 Programming Transmitters 115 119 Radiat iy Wiles s2544449etseeeeae ea teu a 211 Radiator Cap Coolant Pressure Cap 260 Radio Broadcast Signals us duros acr RAS 170 Radio Operation saca acp ues we wide ve e odios 152 172 Radi Remote Controls 2o aod resres dn 168 Radio Satellite 2222533329332 xm ms 165 Radio Sound Systems 14 n segni 152 Rain Sensitive Wiper System 102 Rear Park Assist BYSTEN iea teedii rica deed 85 Rear cca FONG 2322922 32 3 5 20 09 and foes 2 Reclining Front Seats 9344454444 npn edd Eds 88 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine lu c 282 Recorder Event Data leen 47 Recreahonal TOWING sa miie erars de nad engaae a 228 Reiger s 25s sow S Rode Eck e tenes eases 255 Reminder Seat Belt 4 22a sy oo amp 5b eo wes 32 Remote Keyless EQUY serirsstnrkeri pirat 18 Remote Sound System Controls 168 Remote Trunk Release 2396 9o Ye 0504 25 Replacement Ties 2 6224 5659545 oo9 etess 213 Reporune Salety Detects i424 esed won a sue 304 Restraint Head 2a demam REAL A SS 93 Restraints Occupant 2 022548 dre o c9 Ro sa 27 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck 238 Rotation Tires 2 499 9 es e aw ye 218 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 57 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 58 Safety Detects Reporting 1 auci r
3. aaaea 220 Ern PITT 58 96 TAS Spt eee E E n aia odd 40 47 57 135 Anti Lock 66 4086 bo 4s ROG HA RYE SS OES 195 Automate Headlielits 4 aa vd iym 99 Brake Waring 13556954 eek RERZVREATSES Bulb Replacement Courtesy Reading Daytime Running Dimmer Switch Headlight 98 101 Engine Iemperature Warning i asek 135 316 INDEX M DOS gieedaget ecene a TU EXE ER SE OSEE 100 134 Hazard Warning Flasher eld oce rema 230 Headlight Switch ees assier bo dope aed S as 99 Head D x93 999 9 eT ee ee ee 99 276 Headlights On With Wipers 99 103 High Degni 2 sacs 2 973 99 Q3 3 9973 99 09 979 9i 101 Fie Beam Adicto ax v5 9 3 E 2 10 9 Gage es 138 Wammated DU ates ie gere ot Se eR RR 15 Instrument Cluster 12222 yo Rees 99 nuu 4 49 44 s he we ewe ee A Oe 97 EKOO 2S2 53 99 3 9 88 9 3 Bor EUR RR S IER CA RE 281 Lights On REmiIndet 21204 25 35 ect ee dom dong 100 Malfunction Indicator ss 29v RPDaS 139 Oil Press re uu csoecandot er 6 eae Y ARCHI HIER HAS 134 ISSUE Seaeeinee piace eee ee oes E ERE 114 Seat Belt Reminder 138 SOPVICB 44a Rea uud OUR ES ene hee S 275 276 Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator 139 Pierna an e So ono ek oak oe ee wa oe 98 100 VOIA O as 139 Lond VENCE serer ge esa ei eee es 225 226 CICUS PETI re 226 lr P 204 Locks B dM 15 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH vla idagem rro eee Ey d3 RENE 52 Labeo
4. 99 D Programming The Remote Keyless Transmitter o Daytime Running Lights Canada Only 100 For The Memory Feature 31 O Lights On Reminder ssseassneau 100 D Driver s Seat Glide To Exit Feature 92 5 Headlight Time Delay 00000 100 O Head Restraints seose srada ee eae ee k 93 O Fog Lights isses 100 O Folding Rear Seat 23 02 pao UR wee de oa ele 93 O Turn Signals o n naunan aaa 100 W Adjustable Pedals 0 94 5 Highbeam Lowbeam Select Switch 101 W To Open And Close The Hood 79 Pst To AES 25 succ ro rp ESOS S ER dS 101 W Lights sssseeee 66666 A M Windshield Wipers And Washers 101 D Overhead Console Map Reading Lights di O Windshield Washers llle 102 HIDE LIPS uses teen ed ure E ivESTITS 97 3 Rain Sensing Wipers sess esse 102 ECAC HNL SWIC sur teers oe yee wee dex 28 OMist Feature PRETPPETC 103 O Multi Function Lever auae sime Res 98 3 Headlamps On With Wipers 103 Lights ee Lights MURIS go D Windshield Wiper Operation 0 2 103 o Automatic Headlights 0 99 M QM M LEE B HAddime Washer Pid 4 quee etre 104 ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 61 B Headlight Washers 0 104 OH Adding Washer Fluid iu cst hues oes 105 ll Power Tilt Telescoping Steering Column 106 W Traction Control System TCS 107 W Brake
5. 244 Dimmer Switch Headlight 101 Disposal Antifreeze Engine Coolant 260 Door LOCKS 2240424245520 54545 E QR RR 15 Door Locks Automatic en 17 Door Opener GOES s d ores tee sees a as Ra 114 Drive DENS 4 64 o 909 4 5 oh oe es eios R 250 Drivers Seat Glide Feature 4 444505 546 4 ax5 22 Driving On Slippery S ffaces serade Ge quy 6 oe 297 DVD Player Video Entertainment System 163 Electric Remote MIRON ausos aer e oe Sor hr es 64 Electrical Power Outlets ao n deo d d etm 122 Electronic Speed Control i iue ao cm es 111 Electronic Stability Program s 445 queer eon des 109 Electronic Vehicle Information Center 140 Emergency In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck 238 Hazard Warning Flasher uua ug 230 Jomp ODDS s x zaesesPEa ee EESRPRREAEEA 235 OOVeRNeaUGe 33d prd a Ep dard es deed dire 230 Un PTT 239 Emission Control System Maintenance 245 284 ae I IIT 243 AIR T 251 Nn INDEX 313 Air Cleaner Filter 222 3 9 2wRedd Seu 42 38 251 Break In Recommendations 56 Checking Oil Level 2 seus vare 2 99 39 247 Comparten 223 9 pane 03 des 4 9 Gates dear aces 243 Coolant Antifreeze 258 282 COOMNS spiere ok ae 3 9 19 90 9 9 9 09 9 9 eee 258 Exhaust Gas Caution s 56 223 Fouls tO DEBE ose tees eta eaten ERE 184 Fuel Requirements 2332 49 220 281 PITT 247 281 282 Oil Change Inierval ode seed eee d RR
6. NOTE Turn off the Electronic Stability Program ESP if equipped or Traction Control System TCS if equipped before rocking the vehicle Refer to Electronic Stability Program or Traction Control System in your Owner s Manual for Details ee WHAT TODO IN EMERGENCIES 239 WARNING TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE With Ignition Key Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi tions The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL the distance to be traveled must not exceed 30 miles 48 km and the towing speed must not exceed 30 mph 48 km h Exceeding these towing limits may cause a trans mission geartrain failure If the transmission is not op erative or if the vehicle is to be towed more than 30 miles 48 km the vehicle must be transported using a flat bed or the drive shaft disconnected at the rear axle drive 6 CAUTION flange Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 35 mph 55 km h when you are stuck And don t let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed may lead to transmission overheating and failure It can also damage the tires Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h 240 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES M CAUTION e Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from
7. Temporary Transmission Limp Home Mode The transmission is monitored for abnormal conditions If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage the transmission will engage Limp Home Mode If vehicle acceleration worsens or the transmission no longer shifts the transmission is most likely operating in the Limp Home Mode In this mode the transmission will remain in the current gear until the vehicle is brought to a stop After the vehicle has stopped PARK P REVERSE R and NEUTRAL N will continue to operate SECOND gear will operate in the DRIVE D shifter position The Malfunction Indicator Lamp may be illuminated ee STARTING AND OPERATING 189 A reset feature is available to allow the vehicle to be driven to a dealer for service To reset the transmission use the following procedure 1 Stop the vehicle 2 Move the selector lever to the PARK position 3 Turn off the engine 4 Wait approximately 10 seconds 5 Restart the engine 6 Move the shift lever to the desired range If the problem is no longer detected the transmission will return to normal operation NOTE Even if the transmission can be reset we recommend that you visit a dealer at your earliest possible convenience Your dealer has diagnostic equip ment to determine if the problem could recur Have the transmission checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible If the problem has been momentary the transmission can be r
8. 05 e lt BATTERY HEATED MIRROR WINDSHIELD DOME LIGHT SLIDING DOOR TRUNK DECK RELEASE AIR CONDITIONING CHARGING DEFROST SIDE AIRBAG m Py ma e a a e i t i pi i 0 0z agi gii it ENGINE COOLANT CHILD SEAT WINDSHIELD WIPER EMERGENCY TEMPERATURE TETHER ANCHOR AND WASHER HAZARD PARK LIGHTS SLIDING DOOR CONVERTIBLE TOP UP RELEASE HANDLE X SRS zn os AIRBAG zS rd qm Ao LOWER ANCHORS MALFUNCTION AND TETHER FOR SUPPLEMENTAL PASSENGER INDICATOR LIGHT CHILDREN LATCH RESTRAINT SYSTEM WINDOW LOCK LIGHTER DOOR AJAR CONVERTIBLE TOP DOWN AIRBAG OFF INTRODUCTION 5 amp i Z DOOR LOCK ADJUSTABLE PEDALS p vj e WINDOW LIFT TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR Y 4 Ws VOICE RECOGNITION BUTTON oO UCONNECT BUTTON CONVERTIBLE 4 WINDOW DOWN POWER STEERING FLUID AR SEE OWNER S TRACTION CONTROL MANUAL ISO INSTUMENT PANEL WARNING ILLUMINATION Pn d ESP m MA BAS I ELECTRONIC STARILITY MASTER LIGHTING PROGRAM BRAKE SWITCH ASSIST SYSTEM 812ccfd5 6 INTRODUCTION M WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident or bodily injury It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number VIN is located ne
9. 55 000 60 000 Change engine oil and engine oil filter if not X X X X replaced at 3 months Replace the air cleaner filter Bf Inspect the front and rear brake linings and X rotors Lo XT Pp dox i Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re quired Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve p Replace the air conditioning filter Rotate the tires NENNEN NE SS po Lo o X ee M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 290 SCHEDULE B Kilometers 65 000 70 000 75 000 80 000 85 000 90 000 Change engine oil and engine oil filter if not o 1 1 3 X a replaced at 3 months e xITI TT quired X Replace the air cleaner filter a o o X Inspect the front and rear brake linings and X X rotors Change the rear axle fluid X Replace the air conditioning filter 1o OC X T Rotate the tires XXX SCHEDULE B 291 69 000 72 000 115 000 120 000 X X Kilometers 95 000 100 000 105 000 110 000 i replaced at 3 months X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re quired Replace the air cleaner filter Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors Check and Inspect the accessory drive belt and tensioner Replace if required Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve T Change the power steerin
10. Engine Component Engine Coolant Engine Oil 6 1 Liter Spark Plugs Oil Filter 6 1 Liter Fuel Selection 6 1 Liter Chassis Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts Mopar Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula HOAT Hybrid Or ganic Additive Technology or equivalent Use API rated SM CF full synthetic engine oil SAE 0W 40 is recommended Refer to the engine oil viscosity chart for the correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 10725 Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com partment Mopar 05281090 or equivalent Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Only or higher Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts Automatic Transmission Mopar ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent Brake Master Cylinder Mopar DOT 3 and SAE J1703 or equivalent should be used Use only rec ommended brake fluids Power Steering Reservoir Mopar Power Steering Fluid 4 Mopar ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent API rated GL 5 SAE 75W140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS l Emission Control System Maintenance 284 E cedule D segerrr rpe reae eg oe es W Maintenance Schedules 284 O Schedule A 449444055 ac eS adhe sdesds M A l N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 M A N Li E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 284 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES S
11. NOTE e Ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and debris to keep the system operating properly e Jackhammers large trucks and other vibrations could affect the performance of the system If Service Park Assist System appears in the EVIC after making sure the rear bumper is clean please see your authorized dealer SEATS Power Seats The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat Power Seat Switch near the floor Use this switch to move the driver s seat up or down forward or rearward or to tilt the seat The passenger s seat operates in a similar manner 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee WARNING Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked CAUTION Do not place any article under a power seat as it may cause damage to the seat controls Power Reclining Seats The recliner control for both front seats is located on the outboard side of the seat Power Seat Recline Switch Driver s WARNING Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked UNDERSTANDING THE FEAT
12. PULOMIGMC esses serer ixt P a XE ACE 185 265 Idi m 282 lori uio M PPP 185 Transmitter Battery Service au sede sc oe hae es 21 Transmitter Garage Door Opener 114 Transmitter Remote Keyless Entry 18 Transpor Vets oaa rar pren d Pe eos ps 2 Tread Wear Indicators 22e cet og oe ee aS 212 Trip Odometer Reset Button 0 4 s4 6 ws 138 Tronk Release Emergency uus podes ees 27 Trunk Release Remote Control 2er ts 25 Tumm oignal ulno x 922 eser badinas 100 134 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 306 Universal Transmitter 5 aas ies 4 i444 4400405 114 Unleaded Gasoline 33 9 v 245 45 cup ee des 220 Vanity JVBEEOIS serati web dure SAS RED SP Bee G4 65 Variance COMmpass a uses grid demere gs 144 Vehicle Cerbiliealon Label u merus 225 Vehicle Identification Number 6 Vehicle Loading sess 4 sip en eae aed 205 225 226 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 YeBDIEIE DIO IBO 4 56945 605465 Geese eae ee 172 275 Vehicle Where Alani smoes 40 4 aw noan Des 21 Video Entertainment SyStem 4220064 eraris 163 WiSCOsity Eee Ol a oa euo dates fanaa anb ees 249 Warning Flasher Hazard 422 s 3828 8a 9er Rs 230 Warnings and Cautions 4 3 pa 3 pESURE EP 6 Warranty Information 302 Washer Adding Fluid 2 2g RR Washers CACC si aeq deton n de dees eee Washers Windshield Washing Vehicle 2x22 923 8E Eh UE EX E ER ees Wheel Alignment and Balance Wheel and Wh
13. e Short trips of less than 10 miles 16 km e More than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C e Trailer towing gt ee MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 285 e Taxi police or delivery service commercial ser NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change vice intervals exceed 6000 miles 10 000 km or 6 months hi h fi e Off road or desert operation whichever comes first NOTE If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months CAUTION whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the Maintenance Schedules section of this manual NOTE IF ANY of these apply to you then flush and replace the engine coolant every 102 000 miles 164 000 at Fach Stop for Fuel km or 60 months whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the Maintenance Schedules section of this Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully manual warmed engine is shut off Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu racy of the oil level reading Add oil only when the listed for Schedule B level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark Second is Schedule A It is for vehicles that are not e Check the windshield washer solvent and add if operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched required ule p Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the
14. 90 sec appears to make your selection Tilt Mirrors Down on Reverse When ON is selected the outside rearview mirrors will tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE with the ignition switch in the RUN position The mirrors move back to their previous position when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE Press and release the FUNC TION SELECT button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection Park Assist System When ON is selected and the driver places the gear selector in Reverse or Neutral the system will scan for objects behind the vehicle Press and release the FUNC TION SELECT button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection Confirmation of Voice Commands If Equipped When ON is selected all voice commands from the U Connect system are confirmed Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection Turn by Turn Navigation If Equipped When ON is selected the Turn by Turn directions will appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a desig nated turn within a programmed route Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 Automatically Move Seat Back on Exit When ON is selected the driver s seat moves rearward 5 cm 2 inches or to the farthest rearward position if
15. Adjustable Pedals Disabled Vehicle In Reverse with a single chime only available on vehicles equipped with memory seats Channel 1 2 OR 3 Transmit Channel 1 2 OR 3 Training Channel 1 2 OR 3 Trained Clearing Channels Channels Cleared Channels Defaulted Did Not Train Left Front Low Pressure with a single chime Refer to Starting And Operating Tire Section Left Rear Low Pressure with a single chime Refer to Starting And Operating Tire Section Right Front Low Pressure with a single chime Refer to Starting And Operating Tire Section Right Rear Low Pressure with a single chime Refer to Starting And Operating Tire Section Check TPM System with a single chime Refer to Starting And Operating Tire Section Service Park Assist System with a single chime Upshift Trip Functions Press and release the MENU button until one of the Trip Functions is displayed in the EVIC Use the SCROLL buttons to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 143 The Trip Functions mode displays information on the following e Average Miles Per Gallon MPG Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset When the fuel economy is reset it will go to 0 0 e Distance To Empty DTE Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank This estimated distance is determined using the MPG for the last f
16. The air conditioning system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning off the A C ee WHAT TODO IN EMERGENCIES 231 removes this heat You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat the Mode control to floor and the fan control to High This allows the heater core to act A hot engine cooling system is dangerous You or as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat others could be badly burned by steam or boiling from the engine cooling system coolant You may want to call a service center if your CAUTION Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle If temperature gauge reads 260 pull over and stop the vehicle Idle the vehicle with the TIREFIT TIRE REPAIR vehicle overheats If you decide to look under the hood yourself see Section 7 Maintenance of this manual Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range If the pointer remains on the 260 turn the engine off immediately and call for service Small punctures particularly those in the tread can be sealed with TIREFIT Foreign objects e g screws or nails should not be removed from the tire TIREFIT can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately 4 F 20 C 232 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES M The TIREFIT system is located under an access panel in 3 4 5 the rear compartment 6 Eme 81596
17. assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage 5 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that itis In the driver and front passenger seats the shoulder belt comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor Can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt will withdraw any slack in the belt away from your neck Push and fully depress the button above the webbing to release the anchorage and then 6 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle move it up or down to the position that serves you best The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE See Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt As a guide if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position and if you are taller than average you ll prefer a higher position When you release the anchorage try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position In the rear seat move toward the center of the seat to position the belt away from your neck Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove any slack from the seat belts in the event of a collision These devices improve the
18. make your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer internal injuries or you could even slide out of part of the belt Follow these instruc tions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe too Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People belted together can crash into one another in an accident hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size Latch Plate To Buckle 3 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and adjust the front seat 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee 4 Position the lap belt across your thighs below your abdomen To remove slack in the lap belt portion pull up e A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will a bit on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if it is too not protect you properly The lap portion could ride tight tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt A snug too high on your body possibly causing internal belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle collision nearest you SS e A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well In a sudden stop you could move too far forward increasing the possibility of inj
19. oo po ee ee sioner Replace if required Change the ear axe ld s RM Re dSedecdidrsndi s ceHiee 7d the air condime filter LS I AP Flush and replace engine coolant at 102 000 miles if 8 not done at 60 months Rotate the tires Lo d X J 1 X AmmrecomzZon mowZzrwzma2Zz pr This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture f This maintenance is not required if previously replaced to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis sions warranty Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Retain all receipts 294 SCHEDULE A SCHEDULE A Miles 6 000 12 000 18 000 24 000 30 000 36 000 Kilometers 10 000 20 000 30 000 40 000 50 000 60 000 Months M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 SCHEDULE A 295 Miles 42 000 48 000 54 000 Kilometers 70 000 80 000 90 000 Months 42 48 54 Check and replace if necessary the PCV M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 valve Replace the air conditioning filter 296 SCHEDULE A Miles 78 000 84 000 90 000 96 000 102 000 Kilometers 130 000 140 000 150 000 160 000 170 000 Months 78 84 Change engine oil and engine oil filter Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re X X quired Replace the air cleaner filter i e X Replace the spar
20. sories Until Exit under Personal Settings in the Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center section of this manual for details Sunroof Fully Closed Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the sunroof is fully closed ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There are two 12 volt electrical outlets on this vehicle Both of the outlets are protected by a fuse The 12 volt power outlet next to the ash receiver tray if equipped with an optional Smoker s Package has power available only when the ignition is on This outlet will also operate a conventional cigar lighter unit ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 WARNING Do not place ashes inside the cubby bin located on ee zm s the center console on vehicles not equipped with the ash receiver tray A fire leading to bodily injury could result umm dS T Uus oo NOTE If desired the power outlet next to the ash tray receiver if equipped can be converted by your autho p rized dealer to provide power with the ignition switch in Un the LOCK position Front Power Outlet The center console outlet is powered directly from the battery power available at all times Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and or prevent engine starting 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle s battery even when not in us
21. where X is Channel 1 2 or 3 Proceed with Programming step four to complete Using HomeLink To operate simply press and release the programmed HomeLink button Activation will now occur for the trained device ie garage door opener gate operator security system entry door lock home office lighting etc For convenience the hand held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time In the event that there are still programming difficulties or questions contact HomeLink at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Erasing HomeLink Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons individual buttons cannot be erased but can be reprogrammed note below follow the step noted e Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons and release only when the EVIC display shows Channels Cleared after 20 seconds Release both buttons Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds HomeLink is now eee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 in the train or learning mode and can be pro grammed at any time beginning with Programming 5 Step 2 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button Do NOT release the button 2 The EVIC display will show Channel X Transmit where X is Channel 1 2 or 3 for 20 seconds and then change to Channel X Training Without releasing the Ho
22. 20 O General Information lle 20 O Transmitter Battery Service 21 W Vehicle Theft Alarm If Equipped 21 ll Windows 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee O Power Windows 00 0 eee eee 23 W Trunk Lock And Release 25 B Trunk Safety Warning 26 H Trunk Emergency Release 5 2 2229 o m 27 W Occupant Restraints 00 27 ELLapy Shoulder Dels uses dod uror eee wee som 44 28 D Seat Belt Pretensioners 000 32 D Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System BeltAlert aue du ER AER ELSE ES eee E 32 O Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 33 O Seat Belt Extender sas ca ooo fae eo RC E RC 34 O Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbag 35 Mi Engine Break In Recommendations 56 iei valli E 56 EXESSHOUSU GIS acu 3o dac QU Sx E RP Tele ordeo 56 O Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The p unm MP eae eed as 57 o Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal You can insert the double sided keys into the locks with The shift lever must be in PARK Turn the key to the either side up LOCK position then remove E B ue x xs a nase annat ans sheet RUM i enr ENSE EAEN Nn setatatatatatetetatatal SUE UE ee verear rand eP
23. 24 Km h When ON is selected all doors lock automatically when the speed of the vehicle reaches 15 mph 24 km h Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection Auto Unlock On Exit When ON is selected all the vehicle s doors will unlock when the driver s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in P Park or N Neutral position Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection Remote Unlock Driver s Door 1st When DRIVER S DOOR IST is selected only the driv er s door will unlock on the first press of the remote keyless entry unlock button and require a second press to unlock the remaining locked doors When REMOTE UNLOCK ALL DOORS is selected all of the doors will unlock at the first press of the remote keyless entry unlock button Press and release the FUNCTION SE LECT button when in this display until DRIVER S DOOR 1ST or ALL DOORS appears to make your selection Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock When ON is selected the memory seat mirror and radio settings will return to the memory set position when the remote keyless entry Unlock button is pressed If this feature is not selected then the memory seat mirror and radio settings can only return to the memory set position using the door mounted switch Press and release the ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUM
24. 4 4m Eur RARI RC SUR 256 ru D Cr TIITIITT 253 UMP Startins 33935 59 52 9 9309 33 099 9 3 4 235 Keyless Transmitter Replacement 21 LOCATON 4 5 9 2 d 909 dea ies oe ae 3 3 236 253 ee INDEX 311 DEOD S x uo 4 4340 eee oe hee 8 8 6G Ses 266 Belts Drive 22a dura wake EGO RGR Oe OS 250 Body Mechanism Lubrication 256 B Pillar Location 244524225 0445405 c05 20 204 Drake Assist SyS 204058544 d Ee E Y hoa 108 Droke Pare eon 264 24 044 93 erac e PPS 194 Dike Ovo 152 3 4 7 3 one sos seas 195 262 Anti Lock 1 0 0 0 0c eee 195 Fiaid Check 2223 4 5644655268 b aOR 264 282 o 2c are Aah oe Oe A Gee oe ee eae 263 Warming DISBE ood vss wet eee tou cee 136 Brake Transmission Interlock 192 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 56 P lb R placement aun eae sews S REPE TOES 276 DUDS LISDE 23 pic hard oe ge aay HY io aora a 275 Calibration Compass 2 4 5 20 70u 404 144 Capacities Fluid ue RER ESSERE eR 281 Caps Filler ju PC 64555 o58 eo eo oe 224 Radiator Coolant Pressure 260 Car Washes usus 5 329 208 9 2 9 dC eee S robe es 267 Carbon Monoxide Warning Cargo iG DOWNS sis 2c 6 28 RE A EX GG 126 Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance 171 Catalytic Converter Le scuoes c pico ob ceo 4 251 COTY 542 eons 25 hee eei ten ur dd Eo 152 Cellular PHOBE 5s o cepe b tate bed yas ae asha 66 Chains Tire 2 25522 ok 4 30 99 9 99 33 9 OA 217 Chap De SIDE uw scene ES TOE
25. Assist System BAS 108 Bl Electronic Stability Program ESP 109 O Synchronizing ESP 42 224 o09 ae ee aw ey megs 111 W Electronic Speed Control 111 EL NO ACH AEG s ares a eae eed Sp s rri Bae G HI EH To Set AtA Desired Speed iis hers 112 ENO DeacHvate AP oe 5058 hee es H2 bi To Resume Speed excede uw dai 64424625 112 Elo Vary The Speed Setting ius acd iow ees 112 o To Accelerate For Passing 113 W Overhead Console 004 113 OCou rtesy Reading Lights 229 2 es 114 O Sunglasses Storage 0 0000 e ee 114 lal Garage Door Opener 114 O Programming Homelink 115 D Canadian Programming Gate Programming 118 3 ELS Lom ues bee ae tirpo Gore eg d 118 O Erasing Homelink Buttons 118 O Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button 119 star A m 119 ll Power Sunroof If Equipped 120 D Opening Sunroof Express 121 O Closing Sunroof Express 121 EL Pinch Protect Fetite sudes bodes bees gen e 121 E Pinch ProteetOVertide srs doa oben 121 O Venting Sunroof Express xs ace aah ates 121 E Sunshade Operation 2e ves rpREEARRESS 121 VV UCU yas ne eo ane 13 e dE Eg i 62 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee O Sunroof Maintenance 04 122 O Front Seat Cupholders 4 448 yin tp ar eds 125 EoniBornt O Operation gt a lt 25 5456 Fang A a
26. DOO au outa teagan SA EE 256 L mbar Support 22239999 meee 9 Q3 9 99 809 het 89 Maintenance Free Battery iussus m oS 209 Maintenance Procedures 0 247 Maintenance Schedule 284 Schedule A sod aeos qoe iarri perehi 294 5ehedule B amp 522392 R xx eee ES eo 287 Malfunction Indicator Light 139 245 Manual Service uekaocue x3 oR REE SS 304 Memory Feature Memory Seat 90 Memory DCA s 2 aa dcm d irasat irei Od eo eas 90 Nitti Tap Computer s ca aci Sq dU 3C Res 142 MITOS 22x 22354x529 9239332225423 63 Avtomat Domine 2 dcdose edd dnd ok dried eg 63 Electric Remote een 64 Externor Folding 4 4 4 su56 abe Gu 2 doy dct ORG des 64 Heated 2 amp ace bu eGo aden ee io SS eG ww er ee 65 JUI 4 eo 8 Se eS PEE ERE RUE SUPE 64 NS INDEX 317 YOLHD teecdgexan atau e ROSA ORA Sr oom 2 oa 65 Modifications Alterations Vehicle 7 Monitor Tire Pressure System sive e 214 Mopar Parie 2c x ace 6s a oy Oc qu a a 246 304 Multi Function Control Lever 98 INGUISSBOD SVStCM ers 3 99 4545 oe anes es 168 New Vehicle Break In Period 56 Occ pant Restraints a ao ace eonim o ows 27 COH PUCINC 6 o3 scorre qd e Rd EIER om dp 247 282 S sra a na eae Ree Gus AA Ee eS 281 Change Milerval Seuudrqdsce ga usse E Pads 248 CCCs 3 447g docere Jot utt tae HER IPS ake 247 DI OS ana eg ae edu a gp OP Y BOR e A 250 FICE rmm 250 282 Filter Di
27. Do not use cassette tapes longer than C 90 otherwise sound quality and tape durability will be greatly dimin ished 2 Keep the cassette tape in its case to protect from ru slackness and dust when it is not in use 3 Keep the cassette tape away from direct sunlight heat and magnetic fields such as the radio speakers 4 Before inserting a tape make sure that the label is adhering flatly to the cassette 5 Aloose tape should be corrected before use To rewind a loose tape insert the eraser end of a pencil into the tape drive gear and twist the pencil in the required directions Maintain your cassette tape player The head and capstan shaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tape deposits each time a cassette is played The result of deposits on the capstan shaft may cause the tape to wrap around and become lodged in the tape transport The 172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL See other adverse condition is low or muddy sound from one or both channels as if the treble tone control were turned all the way down To prevent this you should periodically clean the head with a commercially available WET cleaning cassette As preventive maintenance clean the head about every 30 hours of use If you wait until the head becomes very dirty noticeably poor sound it may not be possible to remove all deposits with a simple WET cleaning cassette CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the CD DVD discs in good condition
28. Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN SID The Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Num ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio system To access the ESN SID refer to the following steps ESN SID Access With REF Radios With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and the radio OFF press the CD Eject and Time buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds The first four digits of the twelve digit ESN SID number will be displayed Press the SEEK UP button to display the next four digits Continue to press the SEEK UP button until all twelve ESN SID digits have been displayed The SEEK DOWN will page down until the first four digits are displayed The radio will exit the ESN SID mode when any other button is pushed the ignition is turned OFF or 5 minutes has passed since any button was pushed ESN SID Access With RAK Radio With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and the radio OFF press the CD Eject and TIME buttons 166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se simultaneously for 3 seconds All twelve ESN SID num bers will be displayed The radio will exit the ESN SID mode when any other button is pushed the ignition is turned OFF or 5 minutes has passed since any button was pushed ESN SID Access With Navigation Radios Please refer to your Navigation User s Manual Selecting Satellite Mode in REF and RAK Radio Selecting Satellite Mode REF Radio Press the MODE butto
29. In Mexico 915 729 1248 or 729 1240 Outside Mexico 525 729 1248 or 729 1240 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 or a conventional teletypewriter TTY in the United States can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1 800 380 CHRY Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for your vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex pected repairs after your manufacturer s new vehicle limited warranty expires The manufacturer stands be hind only the manufacturer s Service Contracts If you purchased a manufacturer s Service Contract you will 302 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE C receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about your service contract call the manufacturer s Service Contract Na tional Customer Hotline at 1 800 521 9922 The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer s Service Contract It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer s Service Contract If you purchased a service contract that is not a manufacturer s Service Contract and you require service
30. LOCK or ACC positions Horn Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position to operate the horn SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho rized operation of the vehicle by disabling the engine The system will shut the engine off after 2 seconds of running if an invalid key is used to start the vehicle This system utilizes ignition keys which have an electronic chip transponder embedded into them Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle The Sentry Key Immobilizer System does not need to be armed or activated Operation of the system is automatic regardless of whether or not the vehicle is locked or es THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 unlocked During normal operation the Theft Alarm Immobilizer Light will come on for three 3 seconds immediately after the ignition switch is turned on for a bulb check Afterwards if the bulb remains on this indicates a problem with the electronics If the bulb begins to flash after the bulb check this indicates that an invalid key has been used to start the vehicle Both of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two 2 seconds of running Keep in mind that a key which has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition lock cylinder for that vehicle If the Theft Alarm Immobilizer Light comes on during normal vehicle operation
31. PP Tm 251 COSCON arse 220 ecu 244546554550 138 la m 265 COgtane RAUDE ase RE tees SR P uU s 282 INGQUINCIMCINS aiaia 9 eee oe Rares 220 281 Tank Capaci sos ware d 29 0 eee atone OU 281 In A r r m 224 lg Om 270 Garage Doof Opener 222 eee aay to eS 114 c Caps 2426 eee aie a a E e 224 COsOMNIG Wepentdeceesiuen gas pann deans ne 220 Gasoline Clean Air een 221 Gasoline Reformulated 221 Gauges Coolant Temperature 3 4 24 aay atanaeneon 137 ll E E EE EE E EE awe 138 DDOOGHOIIP ISP ou 6 4245 oat 9 93 05 ores eee 134 Tachometer 3 24888 eb ob vee s 134 General Information 15 20 216 219 alios Cleats 23a 24h pes ees R8 5 Gooey OR 269 Gross Axle Weight Rating ue usce eh wo an 226 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 226 Ground Clearance ll 220 Hands Free Phone ees 66 Hazard Warning Flasher o a3 sexes oa xk i 230 Head Restraints 22 2 9 ooo e 93 Headlight Washers a sae mt m 104 257 Iioc PE 276 Piel Beat s 22 op e4 epee PCR QR R each pups x 101 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 101 On VW ACES ying hg aui aep sop Sur eges 99 103 PAC 2 29 4 5 Sd aw scd edo M O8 GS eios 101 OVC 10s d eda duh R E SCRUSUSUN POR ROS PR UA eran 98 99 dude Del 2 sun qe enue tonne aie EAR ees 100 Washers eee ee eens 104 257 Heated Seats i e RR REE3 ER RS 89 High Beam Low Beam Select D
32. Se The ESP enhances directional control and reduces driving Wheel spin of the vehicle under various driving condi tions The system operates when the vehicle speed is greater than 7 8 mph 12 6 km h The ESP system corrects for over understeering of the vehicle by applying brakes to the appropriate wheel Engine torque is also limited The ESP warning light located in the instru ment cluster starts to flash as soon as the ESP system sensor s information varies from the driver s intended path The ESP warning light also flashes when traction control is activated If the ESP warning light begins to flash during acceleration ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions When the ESP warning light is illumi nated continuously the ESP is switched off To return to the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP press the ESP switch the ESP warning light in the instrument cluster goes out Avoid spinning one drive wheel This may cause serious damage to the drive train To improve the vehicle s traction when driving with snow chains or starting off in deep snow sand or gravel switch off the ESP system by pressing the ESP switch 812c6341 ANAM Electronic Stability Program Switch With the ESP system switched off the engine torque reduction feature is cancelled Therefore the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP
33. The transmission will shift from the current gear to the next lower gear Shifting into another gear that allows for quicker acceleration or to slow the vehicle down is possible Downshifts can also be performed Press and hold the selector lever in the D direction The transmission will shift from the current gear directly to the best gear for acceleration 188 STARTING AND OPERATING Se NOTE To avoid overrevving the engine when the selector lever is moved in D direction the transmis sion will not shift to a lower gear if the engine s revolu tions per minute limit would be exceeded Briefly press the selector lever in the D direction The transmission will shift from the current gear to the next higher gear Press and hold the selector lever in the D direction The transmission will shift from the current gear directly to gear D WARNING On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain braking action This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control Your vehi cle s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control You could lose control of your vehicle and have an accident Delayed Shifts in Cold Temperatures During cold temperature operation you may notice de layed upshifts depending on engine and transmission temperature as well as vehicle speed This feature im proves warm up time of the engine and transmission to achieve maximum efficiency
34. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE See STORAGE Console Features The center console includes a large internal storage bin The storage bin has a rubber mat for noise control The bin is also large enough to hold a portable AC DC converter to power lap tops games or other electrical equipment Two slots at the top right side of the bin provide clearance for power cords to pass conveniently out of the bin with the lid closed This feature is ideal for games laptops cell phones or other electrical equipment A four slot coin holder can hold US dollar coins or Canadian one and two dollar coins as well as quarters dimes and nickels The bin has a Front opening lid for easy access inside by either the driver or front passenger There are also two shift bezel cubby bins with rubber mats for holding small items For vehicles not equipped with the navigation radio an extra storage bin is pro vided below the climate controls that holds up to four CD jewel cases The inside portion of the arm rest lid contains a pen holder a tissue holder and a tire gauge holder Cargo Tie Down Hooks The tie downs located on cargo area floor and on the rear trim panels should be used to safely secure loads when vehicle is moving WARNING e Cargo tie down hooks are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap In a sudden stop or colli sion a hook could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose A child could be badly injured Use on
35. VEHICLE 267 What Causes Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle The most common causes are Road salt dirt and moisture accumulation Stone and gravel impact Insects tree sap and tar Salt in the air near seacoast localities Atmospheric fallout industrial pollutants Washing Wash your vehicle regularly Always wash your ve hicle in the shade using a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water If insects tar or other similar deposits have accumu lated on your vehicle wash it as soon as possible Use Mopar auto polish or equivalent to remove road film and stains and to polish your vehicle Take care never to scratch the paint e Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish CAUTION Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder which will scratch metal and painted surfaces Special Care e If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean hose off the undercarriage at least once a month e It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and open e f you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint touch them up immediately The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner 268 MAI
36. after your manufactur er s new vehicle limited warranty expires please refer to your contract documents and contact the person listed in those documents We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased your new vehicle Your dealer has also made a major investment in facilities tools and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with your ownership experience You ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns WARRANTY INFORMATION See your manufacturer s Warranty Information Booklet for information on warranty coverage IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 303 1 Yr 2 Yri 3 Yr 3 Yri 3 Yri 5 Yri 5 Yri 7 Yri 7 Yri 8 Yr DESCRIPTION 12 000 24 000 36 000 50 000 Unimtd 50 000 100 000 70 000 100 000 80 000 Basic Limitea Waranty Coverage a 0 0 Basic Limited Warranty Coverage EE es Special Extended Warranty Coverage Anti Corrosion Perforation Limited Warranty All Panels Outer Panels Federal Emission Warranty Federal Emission Warranty Specified Components California Emission Warranty California Emission Warranty Specified Components NOTE Vehicles used as a police vehicle taxi limousine postal delivery vehicle ambulance or rental vehicle are covered only under the 3 years 36 000 mile Basic Limited Warranty 81580fad U S ONLY 304 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE C MOPAR PARTS M
37. an underground parking structure or under a physical obstacle e Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the form of short audio mutes e Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent reception 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL M e Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can cause signal blockage NAVIGATION SYSTEM SALES CODE REC IF EQUIPPED NOTE The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate 8125e256 Navigation Radio with CD Player and MP3 Capability REC combines a Global Positioning System based navigation system with a color screen to provide maps turn identification selection menus and instructions for selecting a variety of destinations and routes The unit also provides an AM FM stereo radio and six disc CD changer with MP3 capability Mapping information for navigation is supplied on a DVD that is loaded into the unit One map DVD covers all of North America Refer to your Navigation User s Manual for detailed operating instructions REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS The remote sound system controls are located on the surface of the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 o clock positions Some models feature an Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC with driver interactive display This is located in the upper part of the instrument cluster between the speedometer and tachometer The audio mode of the EVIC ca
38. be used For example instead of saying Setup and then Phone Pairing the following compound command can be said Setup Phone Pairing 68 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee e For each of the feature explanation in this section only the combined form of the voice command is given You can also break the commands into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it For example you can either use the combined form voice command Phonebook New Entry or you can break the combined form command into two voice commands Phonebook and New Entry Please re member the UConnect system works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone as if speaking to some one sitting eight feet away from you Voice Command Tree Refer to Voice Tree at the end of this section Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt or if you want to know what your options are at any prompt say Help following the voice on beep The UConnect system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help To activate the UConnect system from idle simply press the Phone button and follow audible prompts for directions All UConnect system sessions begin with a press of the Phone button on the mirror Cancel Command At any prompt after the voice on beep you can say Cancel and you will be returned to the main menu However in a few instances the system will take yo
39. button for approximately 2 sec onds Use the SCROLL buttons until Compass Variance is highlighted The Compass Variance message and the last variance zone number will be displayed Press and release FUNCTION SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map Press and release the compass button to exit Telephone If Equipped Press and release the MENU button until Telephone is displayed in the EVIC When the appropriate conditions exist the EVIC pro vides the following telephone information e Phone status idle voice mail roaming battery strength and signal strength in increments of 20 percent e Call status Incoming call connecting connected air time in minutes and seconds call ended call failed roaming and no phone connection e U Connect Active e Caller ID phone number display 146 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When the appropriate conditions exist the EVIC will display the following telephone symbols ql Signal Strength V Incoming Call 7 Analog R Roaming The EVIC displays this symbol to in dicate the signal strength of the U Connect phone The number of horizontal bars increase as the strength of the U Connect phone sig nal increases The EVIC displays this symbol to in dicate an incoming call The EVIC displays this symbol to in dicate that the U Connect phone is currently in analog mode The EVIC displays this symbol to in dica
40. certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use its ABCD Code used by tire manufacturer 1 to 4 digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured 2 digits 03 means the 3rd week 01 Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured 2 digits 01 means the year 2001 Prior to July 2000 tire manufacturers were only required to have 1 number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured Example 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991 204 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver s door or the driver s side B pillar 2 COLD TIRE 4 INFLATION PRESSURE 200KPa 29PSI SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION an AN 1 090268 811b5a9a Tire and Loading Information This placard tells you important information about the 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 the total weight your vehicle can carry 3 the tire size designed for your vehicle 4 the cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Tire Placard Location ee STARTING AND OPERATING 205 Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity o
41. cou plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present NOTE Often fluid such as oil power steering fluid and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera tions to facilitate the assembly of hoses to couplings Therefore oil wetness at the hose coupling area is not necessarily an indication of leakage Actual dripping of hot fluid when systems are under pressure during vehicle operation should be noted before a hose is replaced based on leakage NOTE Inspection of brake hoses should be performed whenever the brake system is serviced and at every engine oil change Inspect hydraulic brake hoses for surface cracking scuffing or worn spots If there is any evidence of cracking scuffing or worn spots the hose should be replaced immediately Eventual deterioration of the hose can take place resulting in a possibility of a burst failure 264 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M WARNING Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure You could have an accident If you see any signs of cracking scuffing or worn spots have the brake hoses replaced immediately Brake Fluid Level Check The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked when performing underhood services or immediately if the brake system warning light indicates system failure Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing the cap Add fluid to bring the level up to the top of the FULL mark on the side of the mast
42. head restraints raise the head restraint and where possible route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts If not possible lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint 3 Attach the tether strap hook A of the child restraint to the anchor B and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer s instruc 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 unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break in period is not required for the engine in your new vehicle Drive moderately during the first 300 miles 500 km After the initial 60 miles 100 km speeds up to 50 or 55 mph 80 or 90 km h are desirable While cruising brief full throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break in Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri
43. in the coolant recovery bottle If antifreeze needs to be added contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against freezing e If frequent coolant additions are required or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop when the engine cools the cooling system should be pres sure tested for leaks e Maintain coolant concentration at 50 HOAT engine coolant minimum and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your engine which contains aluminum components 262 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M e Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed e Keep the front of the radiator clean If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning keep the front of the condenser clean also e Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter operation If replacement is ever necessary install ONLY the correct type thermostat Other designs may result in unsatisfactory coolant performance poor gas mileage and increased emissions Hoses And Vacuum Vapor Harnesses Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of heat and mechanical damage Hard or soft spots brittle rubber cracking tears cuts abrasions and exces sive swelling indicate deterioration of the rubber Pay particular attention to those hoses nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold Inspect hose routing to be sure hoses do not come in contact with any heat so
44. is paired should be given a unique phone name ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 69 You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7 1 being the highest priority You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your UConnect system However at any given time only one cellular phone can be in use connected to your UConnect System The priority allows the UConnect system to know which cellular phone to use if multiple cellular phones are in the vehicle at the same time For example if priority 3 and priority 5 phones are present in the vehicle the UConnect system will use the priority 3 cellular phone when you make a call You can select to use a lower priority cellular phone at any time refer to Advanced Phone Connectivity section Dial by Saying a Number Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Dial System will prompt you to say the number you want call 70 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se For example you can say 234 567 8901 The phone number that you enter must be of valid length and combination The UConnect limits the user from dialing invalid combination of numbers For example 234 567 890 is nine digits long which is not a valid phone number the closest valid phone number has ten digits The UConnect system will confirm the phone num ber and then dial The number will ap
45. is unavailable ESP al ways operates under braking even with the switch in the OFF position When the ESP system is disabled if one drive wheel loses traction and begins to spin the brake is applied by the ESP system to control wheel slip This ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 wheel slip control is active at vehicle speeds between approximately 24 mph 40 km h and 50 mph 80 km h CAUTION If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised the engine must be shut off key in the ignition switch to the OFF LOCK or ACC position Otherwise the ESP will immediately be engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes Synchronizing ESP The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP is combined with the Brake Assist System BAS If the power supply was interrupted battery disconnected or discharged the ESP BAS malfunction indicator light may be illuminated with the engine running Turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right The ESP BAS malfunction indicator light should go out ESP BAS ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL When engaged this device takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h The speed control switch consists of a stalk mounted lever located on the steering column 8125e18c Speed Control Lever To Activate Push and release the speed control lever ON OFF once and an LED on the lever will illuminate indicating that the ele
46. km h The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert can be en abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps NOTE The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON or START position DaimlerChrysler does not recom mend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert 1 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and buckle the driver s seat belt 2 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn off 3 Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON position unbuckle and then re buckle the driver s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds ending with the seat belt buckled NOTE Watch for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn on while unbuckling and off while re buckling the seat belt It may be necessary to retract the seat belt 4 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position A single chime will sound to signify that you have success fully completed the programming The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert can be reacti vated by repeating this procedure NOTE Although the Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert has been deactivated the Seat Belt Warning Light will continue to illuminate while the driver s or front passenger s seat belt remains unbuckled Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy
47. life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement Underinflation also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption 3 Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride Overinflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver s door or the driver s side B pillar Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure Information for vehicle loads that are less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition These pressure con ditions will be found in the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information section of this manual Tire Placard Location The pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as inspecting for signs of tire wear or visible damage at least once a month Use a good quality pocket type gauge to check tire pressure Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are under inflated 210 STARTING AND OPERATING ee CAUTION After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al ways reinstall the valve stem cap if equipped This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the valve stem Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always cold tire inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the t
48. not allow small children to operate the sun roof Never allow fingers or other body parts or any object to project through the sunroof opening Injury may result Power Sunroof Controls eee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Opening Sunroof Express Press the switch rearward and release and the sunroof will open automatically from any position The sunroof will open fully then stop automatically This is called Express Open During Express Open operation any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof Closing Sunroof Express Press the switch forward and release and the sunroof will close automatically from any position The sunroof will close fully and stop automatically This is called Express Close During Express Close operation any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof Pinch Protect Feature This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation If an ob struction in the path of the sunroof is detected the sunroof will automatically retract Remove the obstruc tion if this occurs Next press the switch forward and release to Express Close Pinch Protect Override If a known obstruction ice debris etc prevents closing press the switch forward and hold for two seconds after the reversal occurs This allows the sunroof to move towards the closed position NOTE Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed Venting
49. numbers listed below Visa Mas tercard American Express and Discover orders are ac cepted If you prefer mailing your payment please call for an order form NOTE A street address is required when ordering manuals No P O Boxes e Service Manuals These comprehensive service manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing troubleshooting problem solving maintaining servicing and repairing DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles A complete working knowledge of the vehicle system and or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations diagrams and charts Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Filled with diagrams charts and detailed illustrations these practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled vehicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troubleshooting and driveability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment ee IFYOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 305 e Owner s Manuals These manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler group vehicles Included are starting operating emergency and maintenance pro cedures as well as specifications capabilities and safety tips Call Toll Free at e 1 800 890 4038 U
50. occu pant size The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the bags inflate to their full size The bags fully inflate in about 50 70 milliseconds This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes The bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger The driver s front airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of the airbag The passenger s front airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of the airbag In this way the airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle e The Occupant Classification Module OCM is lo cated beneath the front passenger seat The OCM classifies the occupant into categories based on the measurements made by the seat weight sensors The OCM communicates with the Occupant Restraint Con troller ORC The ORC uses the occupant category to determine whether the front passenger airbag should be turned off It also determines the rate of airbag inflation during a collision Your vehicle has four Weight Sensors located between the seat and the floor pan The weight sensors measure applied weight and transfers that information to the OCM The Side Impact SRS Side Curtain Airbag are de signed to activate only in certain side collisions When the ORC with side impact option detects a collision requiring the side curtain airbag to inflate it signals the inflato
51. occurs continue cranking up to 15 seconds with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running smoothly Do not overspeed en gine If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor the NORMAL STARTING procedure should be repeated ee STARTING AND OPERATING 185 The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle As with all vehicles TRANSMISSION SHIFTING you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is 5 Speed Automatic Transmission running Before exiting a vehicle you should shift ge T the transmission into Park remove the key from the ignition and apply the park brake Once the key is removed from the ignition the transmission shift lever is locked in the Park position securing the DEDE AO vehicle against unwanted movement Furthermore you should never leave children unattended inside a vehicle The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the transmission shift lever into the Park position m e When shifting into Park move the lever all the way forward until it stops and is fully seated 81 350065 e Look at the shift indicator window on the console Gear Selector to ensure it is in the P position 186 STARTING AND OPERAT
52. on during starting stays on or turns on while driving have the system inspected by an autho rized dealer as soon as possible See page 47 for more information es ry 136 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se 12 Brake System Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions BRAKE including brake fluid level and parking brake application If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied there is a low brake fluid level or there is a problem with the anti lock brake system The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system Failure of either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level The light will remain on until the cause is corrected NOTE The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi tions The vehicle should have service performed and the brake fluid level checked If brake failure is indicated immediate repair is neces sary WARNING Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger ous Part of the brake system may have failed It will take longer to stop the vehicle You could have an accident Have the vehicle checked immediately Vehicles equipped with Anti Lock brakes ABS are also equipped wit
53. operate on the first spray of the windshield washers then every fourth spray of the windshield washers after that Headlamp Washer Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M POWER TILT TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN The power tilt telescoping steering column lever is lo cated below the multi function lever on the steering column To tilt the column move the lever up or down as desired To lengthen or shorten the steering column pull the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as desired NOTE Your remote keyless entry transmitter or memory buttons on the driver s door panel can be used to recall the steering column tilt and telescopic positions Refer to the Seats section for details Power Tilt Telescoping Steering WARNINCG Moving the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous Without a stable steering col umn you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident Adjust the column only while the ve hicle is stopped ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM TCS WARNING TCS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded The TCS cannot prevent accidents includ ing those resulting from excessive speed in turns or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of a TCS equipped
54. or VBR bit rates MPEG Specifi Sampling Fre quency lun Mira ps 320 256 224 192 160 128 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 160 128 144 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 24 16 8 MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 48 44 1 32 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 24 22 05 16 ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 ID3 Tag information for artist song title and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios Playlist files are not supported MP3 Pro files are not supported Playback of MP3 and WMA Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded the radio checks all files on the medium If the medium contains a lot of folders or files the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files Loading times for playback of MP3 and WMA files may be affected by the following e Media CD RW media may take longer to load than CD R media e Medium formats Multisession discs may take longer to load than non multisession discs e Number of files and folders Loading times will increase with more files and folders To increase the speed of disc loading it is recommended to use CD R media and single session discs To create a single session disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc Operation Instructions CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Audio Play SEEK Button CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Play ru Pressing the right side of the SEEK button plays the n
55. original equipment tires The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying to help you in determining when your tires should be factors including but not limited to replaced e Driving style e lire pressure e Distance driven WARNINCG Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years regardless of the remaining tread Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure You could lose control and have an accident result ing in serious injury or death These indicators are mo grooves and will appear as bands when the tread depth Keep unmounted tires in a cool dry place with as little becomes 1 16 inch 2 mm When the indicators appear exposure to light as possible Protect tires from contact in 2 or more adjacent grooves the tire should be replaced with oil grease and gasoline Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this point ee STARTING AND OPERATING 213 Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva lent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed see the paragraph on tread wear indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Informa tion placard for the size designation of your tire The service description and load identification will be found o
56. parking brake is fully applied and place the gear selector in the Park position AAA AAA MS Parking Brake To release the parking brake pull out on the parking brake release located on the left side of the instrument panel Parking Brake Release When parking on a hill it is important to set the parking brake before placing the gear selector in Park otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the selector out of park As an added precaution turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on a uphill grade ee STARTING AND OPERATING 195 The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle WARNING e Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dan gerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the gear selector lever Don t leave the keys in the ignition A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving failure to do so can lead to brake failure and an accident BRAKE SYSTEM In the event power assist is lost for any reason for example repeated brake applications with the engine off the brakes will still function The effort required to brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required with the power system op
57. part of normal operation eee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 e Most of the time when in Automatic operation you can temporarily put the system into recirculation mode by pressing the Recirc button However under certain conditions in automatic the system is blowing air out of the defrost vents When these conditions are present and the Recirc button is pressed the indicator will flash and remain off This tells you that you are unable to go into recirculation mode at this time If you would like to go to Recirculation mode you must first move your mode knob to panel panel floor or floor then hit the recirc button This feature will reduce the possibility of window fogging Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic Mode Preferred Automatic or Blower and Mode Pre ferred Automatic This means the customer can override the blower the mode or both There is a manual blower range used when the AUTO setting is not desired The left control can be set to any fixed blower speed by rotating the knob NOTE Please read the Automatic Temperature Control Operation Chart below for details 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Temperature Control Operation Full Automatic Operation Blower Preferred Automatic Set blower knob to either Hi or Lo Auto Set mode knob to Auto Set temperature knobs for comfort Set bl
58. past the second detent ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Overhead Console Interior Lights The interior lights come on when a door is opened The interior lights will automatically turn off 10 minutes after the ignition switch is moved to the LOCK position if they are switched on manually or if a door is left open to protect the battery This includes the glove box but not the trunk Turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the switchable lamp that was left on to restore the interior light operation Dimmer Control The dimmer control is part of the headlamp switch and is located on the left side of the instrument panel With the parking lights or headlights on rotating the dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of the in strument panel lights Dome Light Position Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights The interior lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this position Interior light Defeat OFF Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom OFF position The interior lights will remain off when the doors are open Parade Mode Daytime Brightness Feature Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent This feature brightens all text displays such as the odometer Electronic Vehicle Information Center and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHI
59. remaining keys must then be repro grammed All vehicle keys must be taken to the dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undes ired operation ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the keyless entry transmitter or open the doors The lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned ON from the LOCK position NOTE e None of the courtesy lights will operate if the dimmer control is in the defeat position extreme downward position DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Lock the doors by pushing down on the door lock plunger on each door trim panel prose Door Lock Plunger If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door the door will lock Therefore make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee WARNING e For personal security and safety in the event of an accident lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle When l
60. season type tires Rotation will increase tread life help to maintain mud snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth quiet ride GROUND CLEARANCE CAUTION Damage to the front and rear fascias can occur if you disregard the low ground clearance in the front and rear of this vehicle Pay close attention when parking to avoid running into parking curbs Exercise caution when entering or exiting steep driveways or when pulling off the road onto soft shoulders FUEL REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is designed to meet all emis m a sion regulations and provide excellent fuel O 1 economy when using high quality pre mium unleaded gasoline having an octane 800dfab8 rating of 91 or higher RECOMMENDED OCTANE RATING Spark Knock Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine However continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is required Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting stalling and hesitations If you experience these symptoms try another brand of premium gasoline before considering service for the vehicle Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica tions the World Wide Fuel Charter WWFC to define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions engine performance and durability for your vehicle The manufacturer recommends the use of gasolin
61. set at the same volume level as last played Mode Button Radio Mode Press the mode button repeatedly to select between the CD player Cassette Satellite or Vehicle Entertainment System VES if equipped SEEK Button Radio Mode Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next station in either AM FM or Satellite if equipped mode eee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 Press the right side of the button to seek up and the left side to seek down The radio will remained tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding the button and will bypass stations without stopping until you release it SCAN Button Radio Mode Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next station in either AM FM or Satellite if equipped frequencies pausing for 5 seconds satellite scan 8 seconds at each listenable station before continu ing to the next To stop the search press SCAN a second time Time Button Press the time button and the time of day will be displayed for 5 seconds Clock Setting Procedure 1 Press and hold the time button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune Audio control 3 After the hours are adjusted press the right side Tune Audio control to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune Audio control 5 To exit press any button knob or wait 5 seconds INFO Butt
62. stopped ee STARTING AND OPERATING 187 Neutral No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle When the brakes are released the vehicle can be moved freely pushed or towed Do not engage in NEUTRAL position while driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads The engine may be started in this range Use this range for starting your vehicle if it is moving or being towed CAUTION Coasting the vehicle or driving for any other reason with selector lever in NEUTRAL can result in trans mission damage Drive This range should be used for most city and highway driving It provides the smoothest upshifts and down shifts and best fuel economy The transmission automatically upshifts through fifth gear The DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions When frequent transmission shifting occurs when using the Overdrive range such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions in hilly terrain travel ing into strong head winds or while towing heavy trailers use the AutoStick mode and select the 3 range AutoStick Gear selection The transmission gear can be selected by pressing the selector lever to the right or the left with the selector lever in the DRIVE position The gear currently selected is indicated in the instrument cluster display Briefly press selector lever in the D direction
63. system Press the UNLOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter Also using a valid sentry key and moving the ignition switch to the ON START posi tion will disarm the system If something has triggered the system in your absence the horn will sound three times when you disarm the system Check the vehicle for tampering NOTE e The driver s door key cylinder and the trunk button on the keyless entry transmitter cannot arm or disarm the system e The system remains armed during trunk entry Press ing the trunk button will not disarm the system If someone enters the vehicle through the trunk and opens any door the alarm will sound e When the system is armed the doors can not be unlocked from the interior power door lock switches The Vehicle Theft Alarm system is designed to protect your vehicle however you can create conditions where the system will give you a false alarm If one of the previously described arming sequences has occurred the system will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not If you remain in the vehicle and open a door the alarm will sound If this occurs disarm the system If the alarm system is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the system will remain armed when the ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 battery is reconnected The exterior lights will flash the The window controls will operate only when the ignition horn will sound and the ignition will not st
64. 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 paper CD labels or tape to the disc avoid scratching the disc 4 Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner cleaners or antistatic sprays 5 Store the disc in its case after playing 6 Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight 7 Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions the cellular phone being On in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna This condition is not harmful to the radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the repositioning of the antenna it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular phone operation ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 CLIMATE CONTROLS Automatic Temperature Control The Infrared Dual Zone Climate Control System auto matically maintains the interior comfort level desired by the driver and passenger This is accomplished by a dual sun sensor in the top of the instrument panel and an infrared sensor located in the face of the control unit There are also various sensors monitored by this system which take account for vehicl
65. the TUNE control allows the setting of the Tone Fade and Balance See Radio Mode AM FM Button CD MODE for CD Audio Play Switches the Radio to the Radio mode RND PTY Button Random Play Button CD MODE for CD Audio Play 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 NOTE MP3 and WMA Random Play are for file folders only Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track Press and hold the FF button to fast forward through the tracks Release the FF button to stop the fast forward feature If the RW button is pressed the current track will reverse to the beginning of the track and begin playing Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Play Buttons 1 6 CD MODE for CD Audio Play Selects disc positions 1 6 for Play Load Eject Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files however acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats are limited When writing MP3 files pay attention to the following restric tions Supported Media Disc Types The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CD ROM CD R and CD RW Supported Medium Formats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Lev
66. the current selection 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second selection three times it will play the third etc Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to switch the side of the tape to be played CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track three times it will play the third etc Satellite Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next listenable satellite channel and pressing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for the next listenable satellite channel RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast Signals Your new radio will provide excellent reception under most operating conditions Like any system however car radios have performance limitations due to mobile op eration and natural phenomena which might lead you to believe your sound system is malfunctioning To help you understand and save you concern about these ap parent malfunctions you must understand a point or two about the transmission and reception of radio sig nals Two Types of Signals There are two basic types of radio signals AM or Amplitude Modulation in which the tra
67. the fault condition is removed and reset ee STARTING AND OPERATING 215 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System consists of the following components e Receiver Module e 4 Wheel Sensors e 4 Wheel Sensor Trigger Modules e Tire Pressure Monitoring System Display Messages in the EVIC e Amber Colored Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Lamp The system consists of tire pressure monitoring sensors attached to each wheel through the valve stem mounting hole a central receiver module Wheel Sensor Trigger Modules mounted in three of the four wheel wells various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Display Mes sages in the EVIC and an amber colored Indicator Lamp NOTE For vehicles with optional wheel tire sizes and significantly different tire placard pressures the placard pressure value and the low pressure threshold value is re programmable at your authorized dealer to accommo date the customer selected wheel tire combinations rec ommended by DaimlerChrysler The following warnings will cause a text message to be displayed an audible chime to sound and the tire pres sure Indicator Lamp to illuminate The audible chime will occur once every ignition cycle for each warning detected The tire pressure Indicator Lamp will illumi nate continuously solid and will remain illuminated until the warning condition is removed reset When the appropriate conditions exist the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC displays the f
68. the front with sling type towing equipment Damage to the front fascia will result The only approved method of towing is with a flat bed truck Do not tow the vehicle from the rear Damage to the rear sheet metal and fascia will occur Do not push or tow this vehicle with another vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans mission may result If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed wipers defrosters etc the key must be in the ON position not the ACCESSORY position Make certain the transmission remains in NEUTRAL Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position The only ap proved method of towing with out the ignition key is with a flat bed truck Proper towing equipment is neces sary to prevent damage to the vehicle TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground Flat towing of vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission is only permitted within the limitations described in this section TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLEY The manufacture does not recommend that you tow this vehicle on a tow dolley Vehicle damage may occur MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mi 6 1L Engine ll Onboard Diagnostic System OBD II lll Emissions Inspection And Maintenance PORTADIS scs Sosa er faoc oe 94 ey ll Replacement Parts W Dealer Service
69. the rear window defroster and the heated side mirrors if equipped An LED in the button will illuminate and an audible beep indicates that the rear window defroster is 178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se ON The defroster automatically turns off after approxi mately 10 minutes of operation for the first push of the button and will turn off after approximately 5 minutes for the second push of the button CAUTION To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the rear window defroster do not use scrapers sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water This button can be used to block out smoke odors dust high humidity or if rapid cooling is desired The recirculation mode should only be used temporarily The button includes an LED that illuminates and an audible beep indicates that the recirculation mode is active You may use this feature separately CERO NOTE Extended use of recirculation may cause the windows to fog If the interior of the windows begins to fog press the Recirculate icon button to return to outside air 5ome temp humidity conditions will cause captured interior air to condense on windows and ham per visibility For this reason the system will not allow Recirculate to be selected while in the defrost or defrost floor modes Attempting to use the recirculation while in these modes will
70. this distance is less than 5 cm 2 inches when the key is removed from the ignition switch so that the driver can more easily exit the vehicle The seat will return to the memorized seat location if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set to ON when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the door Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK Analog Clock To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument panel press and hold the button until the setting is correct 152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL M SALES CODE RAK AM FM CASSETTE CD 6 DISC RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO HANDS FREE PHONE VIDEO MP3 and WMA CAPABILITIES NOTE The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate 8132a436 RAK Radio 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 Press the ON VOL control to turn the radio ON Press the ON VOL 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 volume control to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be
71. through your vehicle s audio system the system will automatically mute your radio when using the UCon nect system NOTE The UConnect system use requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth Hands Free Profile version 0 96 or higher For UConnect Customer Support call 1 877 855 8400 or visit the UConnect website www chrysler com uconnect UConnect allows you to transfer calls between the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system s micro phone for private conversation The UConnect phonebook enables you to store up to 32 names and four numbers per name Each language has a separate 32 name phonebook accessible only in that language This system is driven through your Blue tooth Hands Free profile cellular phone UConnect features Bluetooth technology the global standard that enables different electronic devices to connect to each other without wires or a docking station so UCon nect works no matter where you stow your cellular phone be it your purse pocket or briefcase as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle s UConnect system The UConnect system allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to system Only one linked or paired cellular phone can be used with the system at a time The system is available in English Spanish or French languages as equipped The rearview mirror contains the mic
72. tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph 120 km h TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your type of driving found in the Maintenance Schedules Section of this manual More frequent rotation is permis sible if desired The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per formed Tire Rotation Standard Tires The suggested rotation method is the side to side shown in the following diagram TIRE ROTATION PATTERN 4 FRONT OF VEHICLE 4 TIRE ROTATION 810B4335 STARTING AND OPERATING 219 Tire Rotation All Season Tires The suggested rotation method for vehicles equipped with all season tires is the forward cross shown in the following diagram TIRE ROTATION PATTERN FRONT OF VEHICLE p E 4 TIRE ROTATION 80ba79fe Tire Rotation General Information Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering driving and braking functions For these reasons they wear at unequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat terns 220 STARTING AND OPERATING These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all
73. to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 137 CAUTION Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle If temperature gauge reads H pull over and stop the vehicle Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range If the pointer remains on the H and you hear continuous chimes turn the engine off immediately and call for service 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 a service center if your vehicle overheats If you decide to look under the hood yourself see Section 7 of this manual Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph 138 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL See 15 Trip Odometer Button Press this button to change the display from odometer to either of the two trip odometer settings The letter A or B will appear when in the trip odometer mode Push in and hold the button for two seconds to reset the trip odometer to 0 miles or kilometers The odometer must be in trip mode to reset 16 High Beam Light This light shows that the headlights are on high beam Push the Multi Function lever away from the steering wheel to switch the headlights to high beam 17 Transmission Range Indicator This display indicator shows the automatic tran
74. to replace normal tire care and maintenance nor to provide warning of a tire failure or condition e The TPM system should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure 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 e This device may not cause harmful interference ee STARTING AND OPERATING 217 e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op eration The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the following licenses United States 0004 KR5S120123 Canada 0 00 eee eee ene 2671 9120123 TIRE CHAINS If driving conditions require tire chains for your vehicle chains that meet SAE class S requirements can be used but they must be installed on 245 45ZR20 size tires Contact your local dealership or tire dealer for these tire sizes CAUTION To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires observe the following precautions e Because of restricted chain clearance between tires and other suspension components it is important that only chains in good condition are used Broken chains can cause serious damage Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could indicate chain breakage Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further use Install chains on the rear wheels as tightly as pos sibl
75. tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks and WMA Inserting Compact Disc s CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 inch 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism You may eject a disc with the radio OFF If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will show the disc number the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track 1 SEEK Button CD MODE for CD Audio Play Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the left side of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first 5 seconds of the current selection 158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL See SCAN Button CD MODE for CD Audio Play Press the Scan button to scan through each track on the CD currently playing LOAD EJECT Button CD Mode for CD Audio Play LOAD EJECT Load Press the LOAD EJT button and the push button with the corresponding number where the CD is being loaded The radio will display PLEASE WAIT and prompt when to INSERT DISC After the radio displays INSERT DISC insert the CD into the player Radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc is loading and READING DISC when th
76. trunk Pull on the handle to open the trunk OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers front airbags for both the driver and front passenger and if so equipped left and right side curtain airbags for the driver and passengers seated next to a window If you will be carrying children too small for adult size belts your seat belts also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems Please pay close attention to the information in this section It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee WARNING In a collision you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buck led up You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers or you can be thrown out of the vehicle Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver even on short trips Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision which includes you This can happen far away from home or on your own street Research has shown that seat belts save lives and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the
77. vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times Lap Shoulder Belts All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with Lap Shoulder Belts The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or impacts This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions But in a collision the belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be 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 everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 2 The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch e Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous Seat plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt belts are designed to go around the large bones of go around your lap your body These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best Wearing your belt in the wrong place could
78. vehicle has been running for longer than 10 seconds a fault has been detected in the electronics and the vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible NOTE e The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible with remote starting systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection e Exxon Mobil Speed Pass additional Sentry Keys or any other transponder equipped components on the same keychain will not cause a key related tran sponder fault unless the additional part is physi cally held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle Cell phones pagers or other RF electronics will not cause interference with this system All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics Replacement Keys NOTE Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle Once a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle it can not be programmed to any other vehicle 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee At the time of purchase the original owner is provided with a four digit PIN number This number is required for dealer replacement of keys Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Programming procedure This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics A blank key is one which has never been p
79. view of the ground and vehicle in the area of the rear tires when backing up The mirrors move back to their previous position when s4074c3 the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE This feature is disabled from the factory but can be enabled by the Automatic Dimming Mirror 64 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee electronic vehicle information center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in this manual for details Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature Some models have exterior mirrors that are hinged and may move either forward or rearward to resist damage The hinges have three detent positions full forward full rearward and normal Outside Mirror Driver s Side Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror Outside Mirror Passenger s Side Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the portion of the mirror closest to the vehicle This type of mirror will give a much wider view to the rear and especially of the lane next to your vehicle WARNING Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on your right side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this c
80. 6 km with either turn signal on Highbeam Lowbeam Select Switch Push the Multi Function Lever away from you to switch the headlights to HIGH beam Pull the Lever towards you to switch the headlights back to LOW beam UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 Flash to Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the Multi Function Lever toward you This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS p lt The wipers and washers are operated by the multi function lever The lever is located on the left side of the steering column Rotate the end of the control lever to select the desired wiper speed CAUTION Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper switch is left in any position other than OFF 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M 8125e17b Windshield Wiper Washer Control Windshield Washers To use the front washer push the lever in and hold while spray is desired If the lever is released while in the delay range the wiper will operate for two wipe cycles after the lever is released and then resume the intermittent inter val previously selected If the lever is pushed while in the OFF position the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles then turn OFF Rain Sensing Wipers This feature sense
81. BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M The OCS classifies an occupant using weight sensors mounted in the base of the front passenger seat Any weight on the seat will be sensed by the system Objects hanging on the seat or other passengers pushing down on the seat will also be sensed The weight of an adult will cause the system to turn the airbag on In this case the OCS has classified the occupant of the seat as an adult An adult occupant needs to sit in a normal position with their feet on or near the floor in order to be properly classified Reclining the seat back too far may change how an occupant is classified by the OCS Drivers and adult passengers should verify that the PAD Indicator Light is not illuminated when an adult is riding in the front passenger seat If an adult occupant s weight is transferred to another part of the vehicle like the door or instrument panel the weight sensors in the seat may not properly classify the occupant Objects lodged under the seat or between the seat and the center console can prevent the occupant s weight from being measured properly and may result in the occupant being improp erly classified Ensure that the front passenger seat back does not touch anything placed on the back seat because this can also affect occupant classification Also if you fold down the rear seat check to be sure it doesn t touch the front passenger seat If the front passenger seat is damaged in any way it shou
82. CAUTION ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the Damage to the fuel system or emission control left side of the vehicle Push in on the left side near the system could result from using an improper fuel edge of the fuel filler door to access the fuel filler cap If tank filler tube T gas cap and result in a the gas cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement malfunction indicator light on the instrument clus cap is for use with this vehicle ter A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the CAUTION To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full NOTE e Tighten the gas cap until you hear a clicking sound This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened If the gas cap is not secured properly the Fuel Filler Door ee STARTING AND OPERATING 225 Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will turn on Make sure that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled e When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full WARNING e Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside
83. CLE Se Headlight Switch Multi Function Lever The multi function lever controls the operation of the turn signals headlight beam selection and passing lights The lever is located on the left side of the steering column The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel This switch controls the operation of the headlights parking lights instrument panel lights instrument panel light dimming interior lights and fog lights Vitanet utpat ut urat Ese 8125e17b Multi Function Lever Headlight Switch ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Headlights Parking Lights Instrument Panel Lights Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation Turn to the second detent for headlight park light and Headlight Switch Automatic Headlights This system automatically turns your headlights ON or OFF based on ambient light levels To turn the system ON rotate the headlamp switch counter clockwise to the AUTO A position When the system is ON the Head light Time Delay feature is also ON This means your headlights will stay ON for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch OFF To turn the Automatic System OFF move the headlamp switch out of the AUTO A position NOTE The engine must be running before the head lights will come ON in the Automatic mode Headlamps On With Wipers The headlights will turn on
84. Do not use prior or future model year seat covers not designated for the specific model being repaired Al ways use the correct seat cover specified for the vehicle Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seat cover Do not add a secondary seat cover other than those approved by DaimlerChrysler Mopar At no time should any supplemental restraint system SRS component or SRS related component or fas tener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are approved by DaimlerChrysler Mopar ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags any or all of the following may occur Unapproved modifications or service procedures to the front passenger seat assembly its related compo nents or seat cover may inadvertently change the airbag deployment in case of a frontal crash This e The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra sions and or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor They are not caused by contact with chemicals They are not permanent and normally heal quickly However if you haven t healed significantly within a few days or if you have any blistering see your doctor immediately could result in death or serious injury to the front seat passenger if the vehicle is
85. ENG 815afa1a 80e54ed7 Vehicle Key The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key NOTE The power window switches radio power code numbers for your vehicle locks These numbers can sunroof and power outlets will remain active for 10 be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer Ask minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe Opening either front door will cancel this feature The Ignition Key Positions place time is programmable through the electronic vehicle 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M information center EVIC Refer to Personal Settings in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Section for details WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger ous for a number of reasons A child or others could be injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the gear selector lever Don t leave the keys in the ignition A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Key In Ignition Reminder If you open the driver s door and the key is in the ignition switch a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key NOTE The Key In Ignition reminder only occurs when the ignition key is placed in the
86. ENT PANEL 149 FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock When ON is selected a short horn sound will occur when the remote keyless entry Lock button is pressed This feature may be selected with or without the flash lights on lock unlock feature Press and release the FUNC TION SELECT button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock When ON is selected the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection Delay Turning Headlamps Off When this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlamps remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle Press and release the FUNC TION SELECT button when in this display until 0 30 60 or 90 appears to make your selection Headlamps On With Wipers When ON is selected and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position the headlights will turn on approxi mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature Press and releas
87. F YOUR VEHICLE M rnn MURUS AS ae sae d d Electronic Stability Program Switch To turn the system back ON press the electronic stability program switch a second time until the traction control Indicator turns OFF NOTE e The traction control system comes on each time the ignition switch is turned ON This will occur even if you used the switch to turn the system OFF e The Traction Control system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when in operation BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM BAS The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers The system applies optimum pressure to the brakes in emer gency braking conditions than might otherwise be af forded solely by the driver s braking style This can help reduce braking distances The BAS complements the antilock brake system ABS Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS assistance To receive the benefit of the system you must apply continuous brak ing power during the stopping sequence Do not reduce brake pedal pressure ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 running If the BAS ESP malfunction indicator light comes on continuously with the engine running a mal BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from function has been detected in either the BAS or the ESP acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking system If this light stays illuminated have the BAS and efficiency beyond t
88. ICLE ee E Rear Park Assist Indicator WARNING Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the Rear Park Assist System Always check carefully behind your vehicle look behind you and be sure to check for pedestrians other vehicles obstructions and blind spots before backing up Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury or death The display contains two sets of yellow and red LEDs that can be viewed from the driver seat using the rear view mirror Each side of the vehicle has its own warning LEDs The system provides a visual warning by illumi nating one or more yellow LEDs as the vehicle gets closer to the object As the vehicle continues to approaches the object one red LED is illuminated and the system emits a series of short beeps The tone will remain constant and both red LEDs are illuminated once the vehicle is within 12 inches 30 5 cm of the object NOTE The Rear Park Assist System displays the outer most yellow LED s at a slightly dimmer level to indicate that the system is ON NOTE When an audio tone is indicated by the Rear Park Assist display the system will MUTE the radio if it is turned on The system can be turned on or off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC when the vehicle is in PARK Refer to Personal Settings in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center section of this manual for details ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87
89. ING ee Park Position The PARK position is to be used when parking the vehicle Engage only with the vehicle stopped The PARK position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked Rather the driver should always use the parking brake in addition to placing the selector lever in PARK to secure the vehicle PARK supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission The engine can be started in this range Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion NOTE e Ifthe key is in the ACC or ON position you must press the brake pedal to shift out of the PARK position e The key can be removed from the ignition switch only with the selector lever in the PARK position With the key removed the selector lever is locked in the PARK position For electrical system malfunctions there is an override for the interlock system In order to override this system the key must be in the ignition with the switch in the ACC or ON positions Remove the rubber storage tray from the bin located to the right of the shifter lever The override can be activated by pressing the pink colored tab which can be accessed through a hole inside the bin While the override is pressed the shifter can be moved out of the park position without pressing the brake After operation return rubber storage tray to its original position Brake Interlock Override Reverse Shift into REVERSE gear only when the vehicle is com pletely
90. KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Airbag Light You will want to have the airbags ready to 9 inflate for your protection in an impact While the airbag system is designed to be mainte nance free if any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer service the system promptly e The airbag light does not come on or flickers during the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first turned on e The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second interval e The light flickers or comes on and remains on while driving Event Data Recorder EDR In the event of an airbag deployment your vehicle is designed to record up to 2 seconds of specific vehicle data parameters see list below in an event data recorder prior to the moment of airbag deployment Please note that such data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys and are otherwise unavailable In conjunction with other data gathered during a complete accident investigation the electronic data may be used by DaimlerChrysler and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle performance In addition to crash investigations initiated by DaimlerChrysler such investigations may be requested by customers insurance carriers government officials and professional crash researchers such as those associated with universities and with hospital and insur ance organizations In the event that an i
91. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt WARNING across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the Using a seat belt extender when not needed can abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips will take increase the risk of injury in a collision Only use the force if there is a collision when the seat belt is not long enough when it is Seat Belt Extender worn low and snug and in the recommended seating positions Remove and store the extender when not needed If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage if so equipped is in its lowest position your dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough When it is not required remove the extender and store it ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbag a ud KNEE BOLSTERS 81265aa8 Front Airbag Components This vehicle has front airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel above t
92. LBS LIGHT BULBS Interior Bulb Number Rear Courtesy Reading Lights W5W Rear Compartment Trunk Light 579 Overhead Console Reading Lights 578 Visor Vanity Lights 42d exo eR des A6220 Glove POX IG s risers deni eno ee ek peer 194 DDOOFCCODMOS Y ee taw pian Gea dep eed oO 562 Shift Indicator Licht 4 sin ve oh ae t eee 4 JKLE14140 NOTE For lighted switches see your dealer for re placement instructions All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass cartridge types Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement 276 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M LIGHT BULBS Exterior Bulb Number Low Beam Headlamp High Intensity Discharge HID D1S Serviced at Dealer High Beam Headlamp ou 04 6 ir n 9005 Front Park Turn Lamp ua uoo gt orici tetas 3157AK Front Fog Lamp 9145 H10 Serviced at Dealer Front Sidemarker W5W Serviced at Dealer Tal Stop EBD a es deo Re hs dod 3 wes cH 3057 Tail COMO DET 3057 T m Signal LOIS pn ace aos BE Se hh h d 3057 Dackup Damp ogg os oe eo oe 1 9 be ee Fees oe 9057 Center High Mount Stop Lamp CHMSL LED un OD W5W BULB REPLACEMENT Low Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp and Park Turn Lamp High Intensity Discharge Headlights HID The headlights are a type of high voltage discharge tube High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the headlight switch off and the key
93. 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 belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition replace the belt Airbag Light The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the LED is not lit during starting have it checked If the light stays on or comes on while driving have the system checked by an authorized dealer Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or cracks Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires includ ing spare for proper pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on t
94. NTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M e If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause which destroys the paint and protective coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibil ity of the owner e All wheels and wheel trim especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with mild soap and water to prevent corrosion To remove heavy soil select a nonabrasive non acidic cleaner Do not use scouring pads steel wool a bristle brush or metal polishes Only Mopar or equivalent cleaners are recommended Do not use oven cleaner Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels protec tive finish e If you carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers de icer salt etc be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed e If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel e Use Mopar touch up paint or equivalent on scratches as soon as possible Your dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle Interior Care Use Mopar Fabric Cleaner or equivalent to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp cloth a damp cloth with a mild detergent then MOPAR Vinyl Cleaner or equivalent if absolutely necessary Do not use harsh cleaners or Armorall Use Mopar Vinyl Cleaner or equivalent to c
95. O IN EMERGENCIES M WARNING e Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way Un burned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle If the vehicle has a dis charged battery booster cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly so follow this procedure carefully Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes skin or clothing Don t lean over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush contaminated area immediately with large quantities of water A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flam mable and explosive Keep flame or spark away from the vent holes Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output that exceeds 12 volts NOTE The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump starting NOTE The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should not be disconnected and should only be replaced with a battery of the same type vented 1 Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact 2 W
96. Pull back the trunk liner 4 Remove the remaining fastener from the back of the tail lamp assembly 5 Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 279 6 Disconnect the electrical connector TAIL STOP LAMP BULB 7 Pull tail lamp assembly clear from vehicle to access bulbs Turn bulb sockets counter clockwise to remove TAIL LAMP _ BULB 81204925 280 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M TURN SIGNAL _ LAMP BULB Br RH od 812c491d 8 Pull the appropriate bulb to remove it from the socket 9 Replace the bulb reinstall the socket and reattach the tail light assembly 10 Close the trunk es MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 281 License Lamp 1 Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia 2 Remove the bulb and socket assembly and pull the bulb from the socket aa a e Tea 3 Replace the bulb and reinstall the bulb and socket assembly 4 Reattach the light to the rear fascia FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U S 19 gal 72 liters lons Metric Fuel approximate 6 1 Liter Engines Premium 91 Octane Engine Oil With Filter 6 1 Liter Engines SAE 0W 40 Cooling System 6 1 Liter Engines Mopar Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent ters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 282 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M RECOMMENDED FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
97. S e 1 800 387 1143 Canada Or Visit us on the World Wide Web at e www techauthority daimlerchrysler com e www daimlerchrysler ca manuals 306 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE C DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis tration The specific grade rating assigned by the tire s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your car 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 con ditions on a specified government test course For ex ample a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction Grades The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con crete A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor mance WARNING The
98. S TS GS 201 Child Restraint 2 socex ect ERR 48 50 52 54 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 52 Child satiety LOCKS aired 2 8 26 Gh ae tee oh ds 17 Clean Air Gasoline os i o dod m ae o d de t cs 221 Climate X ONDEOL seise Soon S x es aS 179 CIOE E aoe ee eee eee eee TEENS ES 151 153 Compact Disc Maintenance 172 CCOBIDASB 44045 h6 ee he eae aH aat Bode Uc pad Compass Calibration Compass Vallance edes saper d SUE VOS ON seas Computer Trip Travel Console Console Floor Console Overhead Contract Service Coolant Pressure Cap 312 INDEX M CODING yS ressrepisri Entri See Ge GS 258 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 259 Coolant Capacity giaonedondeeyeogeaess 281 Coolant Level ess 258 261 Disposal of Used Coolant 260 Drain Flush and Refill 258 INSPECUOUL ics he cess xeu NAE TR NE SR NUES 261 Points to Remember LL 261 Pressure Cap 254 456 4584 sees Su d depen 260 Radiator Cap ue ee odes eRe ACER den 260 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze sg 209 281 282 Cruise Control Speed Control 111 Cup HOIU sco var vy doh Vrbe ee E aes 125 270 Customer Assistance 300 Data Recorder Event llle 47 Dealer Service 23 49 9 4 39 yx RECEN RS 246 Defroster Windshield 57177 Delay Intermittent Wipers 224 eee eos 103 Diagnostic System Onboard
99. Select a language Confirmation number of English Espanol phone to or Francais Prompts on off Say 4 digit System Lists select number of List Phones phone to delete See phone s owner manual will System System Lists temporarily phone priorities Assign Priority of phone 1 to 7 1 having highest priority All Phones Deleted Pairing Complete Note Available Voice commands are shown in bold face and are underlined 81525401 ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM This system is used to help drivers determine if an obstacle is in the way of the vehicle while it is backing up in addition to the use of inside rearview and outside mirrors North American English Primary Alternate s Zero Oh Add location Add new All All of them Confirmation prompts Confirmations prompts Delete a name Delete When the driver selects Reverse the system scans for objects behind the vehicle using four sensors located in the rear bumper Objects can be detected from up to 71 inches 180 cm A warning display above the rear List names List all window provides both visible and audible warnings List paired phones List phones indicating the range of the object Pager Beeper Language Select language Phone pairing Pairing Phonebook Phone book Return to main menu Return Main menu Select phone select Set up Phone settings phone set BP 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEH
100. Sunroof Express Press and release the V button and the sunroof will open to the vent position This is called Express Vent and will occur regardless of sunroof position During Express Vent operation any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof Sunshade Operation The sunshade can be opened manually However the sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens NOTE The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE See 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 partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window Sunroof Maintenance Use only a non abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel Ignition Off Operation The power sunroof switches remain active for 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off Opening either front door will cancel this feature This feature is programmable through the Electronic Vehicle Informa tion Center EVIC Refer to Delay Power Off to Acces
101. UMENT PANEL M INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 1 2 3 4 1 5 6 1 20 19 18 16 15 14 17 11 1 Air Outlet 13 2 Instrument Cluster 8 Glove Box 3 Electronic Vehicle Information Center 9 Radio 4 Hazard Switch 10 Climate Controls 5 Passenger Air Bag Off Light 11 Heated Seat Switch 6 Analog Clock 12 Power Outlet 7 Electronic Stability Program Off Button 13 Ash Tray Traction Control System Off Button 14 Storage Compartment veau aedes 15 Ignition Switch 16 Trip Odometer Button 17 Hood Release 18 Parking Brake Release Lever 19 Trunk Release Switch 20 Headlamp Switch If Equipped 8125e1c6 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 133 PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PM x1000 rations performance vehicle ope 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 81549b5d 134 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1 Oil Pressure Warning Light wi This light shows low engine oil pressure The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started If the light turns on while driving stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible A continuous chime will sound when this light turns on Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected This light does not show how much oil is in the engine The engine oil level must be checked under the hood See page 247 for more information 2 Low Fuel Indicator Light The Low Fuel Light will turn on wh
102. URES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 Lumbar Support controls for each heater are located near the bottom This feature allows you to increase or decrease the center of the instrument panel After turning on the amount of lumbar support Turn the control lever for ignition you can choose from High Off or Low heat ward to increase and rearward to decrease the desired settings Amber LEDs in the top portion of each switch amount of lumbar support indicate the level of heat in use Two LEDs are illumi nated for high one for low and none for off Pressing the switch once will select high level heating ee Lumbar Support Control Lever Heated Seats i Ao Heated seats provide comfort and warmth on cold days Heated Seat Switch and can help soothe sore muscles and backs The heaters Pressing the switch a second time will select low level provide the same heat level for both cushion and back heating Pressing the switch a third time will shut the The front driver s and passenger seats are heated The heating elements off 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee When high temperature heating is selected the heaters provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation after heating is activated The heat output then drops to the normal high temperature level If high level heating is selected the system will automati cally switch to the low level after two hours of continu ous operation At that time the number of illum
103. V m O O Z j SENE SNE E Ls Le TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 22 cee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL eee ttn STARTING AND OPERATING 5453542535934 93 SHE 6 ri ruainne OR OR OR OSS CONTENTS E Introduction B How To Use This Manual W Warnings And Cautions INTRODUCTION T 4 Bl Vehicle Identification Number ee ee ee ee 4 W Vehicle Modifications Alterations 4 INTRODUCTION ee INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents You are urged to read these publications carefully Following the instruc tions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle NOTE After you read the manual it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings When it comes to service remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best has the factory trained techni cians and genuine Mopar parts and is interested in your Satisfaction WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and cer
104. a e 166 O Storing And Selecting Pre Set Channels 167 D Using The PTY Program Type Button iP EGUIpPCC p ogra ne ooo taney Gee 167 APLY D tton OCA 2 44 42e5 4544452445045 Rd 167 APY Duon Seek ay ad deed ie uae EEN 167 EbSatellite ANENNA s ve soo be cene ale eS eo 167 E R ception Quality os 2s 5 c2 504464H4 44 167 W Navigation System Sales Code REC If EUDP PC owns 168 ll Remote Sound System Controls 168 Radio OPERON yerip Vou e abe dou eee x 169 ELTODO DIUEE ee ROEHICERUETAU AC es eee 169 ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 131 CD Paver uud dora y SA he Gare de eka ot 170 W Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 172 nhu d PD 170 WW Climate Controls 173 W Radio General Information 170 H Automatic Temperature Control 173 B Radio Broadcast Signals 170 O Summer Operation sas sraa xta s 178 Two Types Of SIenals 2396 8 edo ea he 3 oe 88 170 H Winter Operation H Blectical Distt DANCES es gis aam da RR n 170 o Vacation Storage WAM ISSCBDUO acea tard do doe b ee Rd 171 O Window Fogging 44626484 on RE ee ns 179 OFM Reception ora xd baci e 9 tease ROS 171 OOutside Air Intake ass cwyia c adu EE es 179 W Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance 171 EL AUT Air Filter f Equipped ue a pcr 179 ll CD DVD Disc Maintenance 172 O Operating Tips gw ecaveneaoe eared es uod 180 132 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTR
105. a6e TIREFIT contents 81565809 Air pump hose EET EEDE Power plug and cable Air pump switch Pressure gauge TIREFIT sealant bottle TIREFIT sealant hose 9s XD ge Si pr ee WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 233 WARNING Sealing tire with TIREFIT 1 Set the parking brake and turn on the hazard warning flashers e Do not attempt to repair a tire on the side of the vehicle close to traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or repairing a tire Cuts or punctures larger than approximately 0 16 in 4 mm tire damage caused by driving with extremely low tire pressure or on a flat tire or a damaged wheel can pose a hazard while driving TIREFIT should not be used in such circumstances Do not drive the vehicle under such circumstances Contact your near est authorized dealer for assistance Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair eyes or clothing TIREFIT is harmful if inhaled swallowed or absorbed through the skin It causes skin eye and respiratory irritation Any contact with eyes or skin should be flushed immedi ately with plenty of water If clothing comes in contact Hazard Flasher Switch with TIREFIT change clothing as soon as possible 2 Move the transmission selector lever to the PARK In case of allergic reaction or rash consult a physician position and turn off the engine immediately Keep TIREFIT out of reach of children If s
106. ace 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 LATCH Child Seat Anchorage System Lower Anchors and Tether for CH ildren Your vehicle s rear seat is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH The LATCH system provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle s seat belts instead securing the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle structure 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M LATCH compatible child restraint systems are now avail able However because the lower anchorages are to be introduced over a period of years child restraint systems having attachments for those anchorages will continue to also have features for installation using the vehicle s seat belts Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail able for some time For some older child restraints many child restraint manufacturers offer add on tether strap kits or retro fit kits You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child re straint in any vehicle All three rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH compatible child seats You should NEVER install LATCH compatible child seats such that two se
107. adjust the fluid level Fluid and Filter Changes Automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed as follows Maintenance schedule A No change necessary Maintenance schedule B Every 60 000 miles 96 000 km change fluid and filter under the following condi tions e Police taxi limousine commercial type operation or trailer towing where the vehicle is driven regularly for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation If the transmission is disassembled for any reason the fluid and filter should be changed Front And Rear Wheel Bearings Front and rear wheel bearings are permanently sealed No regular maintenance is required for these compo nents 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 are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle Outside parking which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint metal trim and under body protection The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle ee MAINTAINING YOUR
108. ae 248 Oil Selection eee 249 281 OVEA speidere pats Sx SE Paid 230 Ieniperaume GOUPE anes aoe epe qd ed eas 137 Fae me Oil VISCOsIty 2 epee awe eee a a 249 Engine Oil Viscosity Chart 249 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 46 Event Data Recorder s 25423544 640545064 47 Exhaust Gas Caution 56 223 257 Exhaust VSG 54542 sn ta peaeatede esa ne 207 Exterior Folding Mirrors edes ides hoe 3 64 Filters uude c 4 44444 54 os ener ad ou be eee 251 Air Conditioning 2s 53e Tos eae S Ta 179 239 a A EE E EEEE 251 arain LO 2339 9499 T deti pur ss a 250 282 Heine C Disposal aes were 23 o9 e ae 250 Flashers Hazard Warning vues hee mm voe ogy gd 230 LUE SIS na ie koe oes eee ee ae hs Ge 134 Hash IO ASS ice esce Geer and sao vod e ecd 6 os 101 Hoor Console es 4054 7545005 540s RR RA d a 126 PI Capacities caos sodes od RACE T Rede scies a 281 Pio b PES 58 Fluid Level Checks lp T Lr crm 264 COONS OVSE 05 2 3 309 Sox dedo ao mob d e062 oes 258 FENCING PT 247 Power SICCUING cus drea REETTREEGREZAS 255 FROGS 4665440 anecoeabecdoa NOR d Do E URP A 282 FO DIS DIS 22 33 5 9 250 2 18 VES oyna eee 100 134 Folding Rear Dealt sererai oo dcbet 93 Freeing A Stuck VOelucle 455 4 4 eis ate iad 238 lo MEM 220 Se C SC SSCSCs sCis POC G 366 4354 ae ed ee eee eae oo aes 224 hri 4 ip arya sh hn ok one he He eee 227 Clean DIE 445644655 ona see sos te ae 221 Iz ilz COO rm 224 li
109. agnostic codes and other information to assist your service technician in making repairs Al though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator Light on could cause further damage to the emis sion control system It could also affect fuel economy and driveability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed If the Malfunction Indicator Light is flashing while the engine is running severe catalytic con verter damage and power loss will soon occur Im mediate service is required EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your vehicle s emissions control system Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration For states which have an I M Inspection and Maintenance requirement this check verifies the following the MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp is functioning and is not on when the engine is running and that the OBD On Board Diagnostic system is ready for testing Normally the OBD system will be ready The OBD system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced if you recently had a dead battery or a battery replacement If the OBD system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actua
110. airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical system remains functional vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock automatically In addition approximately 5 seconds after the vehicle has stopped moving the interior lights will illuminate to aid visibility NOTE The interior lights can only be deactivated if the key is removed from the ignition switch or the vehicle is driven Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING e Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel Do not modify the front bumper vehicle body structure or frame You need proper knee impact protection in a colli sion Do not mount or locate any aftermarket equip ment on or behind the knee impact bolster Do not place or hang any items such as add on video players on the right front passenger seat back The additional weight may cause the Occupant Classifi cation System to be unable to correctly classify the right front occupant This could allow the passenger frontal airbag to inflate when it is not desired It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has airbags ee THINGS TO
111. al Transceiver is dis abled when the Vehicle Theft Alarm is active For additional information on HomeLink call 1 800 355 3515 or on the internet at www homelink com ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 WARNING A moving garage door can cause injury to people and pets in the path of the door People or pets could be seriously or fatally injured Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a stop and reverse feature as required by federal safety stan dards This includes most garage door opener mod els manufactured after 1982 Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features it could cause injury or death Call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www homelink com for safety information or assistance Programming HomeLink NOTE When programming a garage door opener it is advised to park outside the garage It is also recom mended that a new battery be placed in the hand held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmis sion of the radio frequency signal The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC fea tures a driverinteractive display which includes HomeLink system messages The EVIC is located in the upper part of the cluster between the speedometer and tachometer 81204479 Electronic Vehicle Information Center 1 Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons and release only when the EVIC di
112. and cold tire inflation pressures ee STARTING AND OPERATING 211 Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in the tread area because of sidewall flexing Consult your High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs mum load is dangerous The added strain on your Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels above 35 mph 55 km h tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious accident Don t drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h See the paragraph on Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in Section 6 of this manual WARNING Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 35 mph 55 km h when you are stuck And don t let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed poorly The instability could cause an accident Al ways use radial ply tires in sets of four or 6 in case of trucks with dual rear wheels Never combine them with other types of tires 212 STARTING AND OPERATING ee Tread Wear Indicators Life of Tire Tread wear indicators are in the
113. and you could lose control An accident could be the result Don t use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slippery OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console contains courtesy reading lights an optional universal garage door opener HomeLink storage for sunglasses and optional power sunroof switches 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M 8125e191 Overhead Console Courtesy Reading Lights At the forward end of the console are two courtesy reading lights Press the lens to turn these lights on Press a second time to turn the lights off The lights also turn on when a front door or rear door is opened The lights will also turn on when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed Sunglasses Storage At the rear of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses The storage compartment access is a push push design Push the finger depression on the overhead console to open Push the finger depression to close GARAGE DOOR OPENER The HomeLink Universal Transceiver replaces up to three remote controls hand held transmitters that oper ate devices such as garage door openers motorized gates or home lighting It triggers these devices at the push of a button The Universal Transceiver operates off your vehicle s battery and charging system no batteries are needed NOTE The HomeLink Univers
114. approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature This feature can be turned on or off using the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Headlamps On With Wipers in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center section of this manual for details 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE See Daytime Running Lights Canada Only The high beam headlights will come on as Daytime Running Lights whenever the ignition switch is on the headlights are off and the parking brake is off The headlight switch must be used for normal night time driving Lights on Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned OFF a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver s door is opened Headlight Time Delay This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination for 90 seconds programmable when leaving your ve hicle in an unlighted area To activate the delay feature turn off the ignition switch while the headlights are still on Then turn off the headlights within 45 seconds The 90 second delay inter val begins when headlight switch is turned off If the headlights or park lights are turned back on or the ignition switch is turned on the delay will be cancelled If the headlights are turned off before the ignit
115. ar the left front corner of the windshield The VIN is visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield This number also appears on the Automobile Information VIN LOCATION Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle NOTE Itis illegal to remove the VIN plate Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identification number and optional equipment ee INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS W A Word About Your Keys 11 Benton Key Removal n tkm he 11 OKey Imignition Reminder 5 4 06 eee 493 12 EO ED 12 W Sentry Key uses Rr RERO RR Roa 12 p Replacement Keys i ax d 6d e dowd othe oo 13 HCustomer Key Programming viser ges 14 O General Informati n 544 4245 cx eee He 15 Bl illuminated Entry System 15 IM DOO LOCKS 2 ee eke sheeting pe en ttedeceees 15 o Manual Door Locks s ou s ace s ene weer an ae pe 15 O Power Door Locks 5e Op Hee Ree gos 16 O Child Protection Door Lock 17 Mi Remote Keyless Entry 04 18 o To Unlock The Doors 22g 249 neri oa es 19 o To Lock The Doors sx 19 O To Unlock The Trunk 440 19 Using Tne Panic Ala adus vos 24 ao arg a
116. art the switch is in the ON or ACCESSORY position hicle If thi i h i vehicle If this occurs disarm the system The window lock switch on the driver s door allows you 2 WINDOWS to disable the window controls on the passenger doors When the lock switch is pressed the window controls on Power Windows the passenger doors will not illuminate and the passen The window controls on the driver s door control all the ger windows will be disabled irse anan pence rotate WARNING Never leave children in a vehicle with the keys in the ignition switch Occupants particularly unat tended children can become entrapped by the win dows while operating the power window switches Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death Auto Down Feature 8120043 The driver door power window switch and some model Pitra Pawar Window Switches passenger door power window switches have an auto There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel which operate the passenger door windows 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee down feature Press the window switch to the second detent release and the window will go down automati cally 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 The power window sw
117. ased or replacement transmitters are programmed into the vehicle the first 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee transmitter trained will be associated with memory set ting 1 and the second transmitter trained will be associ ated with memory setting 2 Additional transmitters will not be associated with a memory setting Driver s Seat Glide To Exit Feature This feature provides ease of entry and exit for the driver by moving the driver s seat approximately 2 1 8 inches 55mm rearward on exit and the same distance forward after entry provided that the seat is not in the full rearward position After entry the seat will return to its previously set position after one of the following occurs e The ignition switch is turned on e The seatbelt is fastened the seat moves when the seat belt buckle is buckled This feature can be turned off by performing the follow ing procedure 1 Press and hold the Set S button on the memory seat switch located on the driver s door panel 2 Move the horizontal seat switch rearward 3 Release the Set S button and the horizontal seat switch During exit the seat will move rearward from the set position when the key is removed from the ignition providing that the seat is not in the full rearward position This feature can be turned on or off by performing the following procedure 1 Press and hold the Set S button 2 Move the horizontal seat switc
118. asoline You are urged to use only the manufacturer s specified hoses with quick connect fittings or their equivalent in material and specification in any fuel system servicing It is mandatory to replace any damaged hoses or quick connect fittings that have been removed during service Care should be taken in installing quick connect fittings to insure they are properly installed and fully connected See your authorized dealer for service Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Check Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks are not required For this reason the dipstick is omitted If you notice fluid loss or gear shift malfunction have your authorized dealer check the transmission fluid level 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 changes Refer to the Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts section for correct fluid type 266 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M CAUTION The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require adjustment under normal operating condi tions If a transmission fluid leak occurs visit your authorized dealer immediately Severe damage to the transmission may occur Your authorized dealer has the proper tools to accurately
119. assenger air bag will not inflate even though the PAD indicator lamp is not illuminated ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 and will not inflate If the PAD indicator light is not illuminated DO NOT assume the air bag is turned off and move the child restraint to the rear seat A deploying passenger air bag can cause death or seri 2 ous injury to a child in a rear facing infant seat NOTE Even though this vehicle is equipped with an occupant classification system children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint see section on child re straints 81321cb8 Passenger Airbag Disable PAD Airbag Status Indicator Light Front Passenger Seat Occupant Passenger Airbag Disable Light The PAD indicator light should not be illuminated when teenagers most children in a forward facing child restraint or booster seats most children that can Grocery Bags properly wear the vehicle s seat belt and when an Heavy Briefcases adult passenger is properly seated in the front passen ger seat In this case the air bag is ready to be inflated if a collision requiring an air bag occurs For almost all properly installed rear facing child restraints the PAD indicator light will be illuminated indicating that the front passenger air bag is turned off Since the system senses weight some small objects will turn the PAD Indicator Light on 42 THINGS TO KNOW
120. ats share a com mon lower anchorage bes LATCH Anchorages Installing the LATCH Compatible Child Restraint System We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here Again carefully follow the installation instructions that were provided with the child restraint system The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars X located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seat back The location of the lower anchorages are identified by a symbol on the seat back You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces n addition there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seat back and the rear window These tether strap anchorages are under a plastic cover with this symbol on it Many but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension in the strap Forward facing toddler restraints and some rear facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 You will fir
121. ay Calling To initiate three way calling press the Voice Recogni tion button while a call is in progress and make a second phone call as described in section Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress After the second call has established press and hold the Phone button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call Call Termination To end a call in progress momentarily press the Phone button Only the active call s will be terminated and if there is a call on hold it will become the new active call Redial e Press the Phone button to begin e After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Redial e The UConnect system will call the last number that was dialed on your cellular phone Note this may not be the last number dialed from the UConnect M sys tem Call Continuation Call continuation is progression of a phone call on UConnect system after the vehicle ignition key has been switched to off Call continuation functionality available on the vehicle can be any one of three types e After ignition key is switched off a call can continue on the UConnect system either until the call ends or eee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the UConnect system and transfer of the call to the mobile phone e After ignition key is switched
122. bere s 122 Real Seat Cupholders x us oe aw dire em dew 125 E SunrooF Fully Closed cs sser cx R3 D E aes ETC 126 lal Electrical Power Outlets 122 E Console Features 4 544 0 aE oo ce hx dS 126 O Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off 124 HE Cargo Tie Down HooKS a t eei 126 W Cupholders usum xa Ion x en RO APR ows 125 ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 63 MIRRORS CAUTION Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror When the switch is placed in the AUTO position the To avoid damage to the ee during cleaning mirror will automatically adjust for annoying headlight ceca fr aa cleaning solution directly onto the glare from vehicles behind you The mirror will normally eee Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and be in the AUTO mode unless OFF is pressed on the wipe the mirror clean switch at the base of the mirror A green light in the base of the mirror will illuminate to indicate when this feature Driver s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer is on The driver s side outside mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you This feature can be turned on or off by pressing the button at the base of the Inside Rearview Mirror Tilt in Reverse Feature The Tilt in Reverse feature tilts the outside rearview mirrors down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE with the ignition switch in the RUN position This feature provides the customer with a better
123. ca e 63604 nC EE Pere rm gd 226 HOSP fies saat Eaton v qur tries ea ded ER 226 ll Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 228 o Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The dun eae ane aot ee ee ee wR Se 228 la Trailer Towing 000000008 228 ee STARTING AND OPERATING 183 STARTING PROCEDURES Normal Starting Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal Turn the key to the START position and release when the engine starts If the engine has not started within 3 seconds slightly depress the accelerator pedal while continuing to crank If the engine fails to start within 15 seconds turn the key to the OFF position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the normal starting Long periods of engine idling especially at high engine speeds can cause excessive exhaust tempera tures which can damage your vehicle Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running procedure WARNING Extremely Cold Weather below 20 F or 29 C To insure reliable starting at these temperatures use of an Do not leave animals or children inside parked externally powered electric engine block heater available vehicles in hot weather interior heat build up may from your dealer is recommended cause serious injury or death The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before you ca
124. cate severe Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your and abnormal catalyst overheating If this occurs the vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In the vehicle should be stopped the engine shut off and the event of engine malfunction particularly involving vehicle allowed to cool Thereafter service including a engine misfire or other apparent loss of performance tune up to manufacturer s specifications should be ob have your vehicle serviced promptly Continued opera tained immediately tion of your vehicle with a severe malfunction could cause the converter to overheat resulting in possible damage to the converter and the vehicle e Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed 4 Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing the against you vehicle WARNING e Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires i disconnected or removed such as when diagnostic A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over testing or for prolonged periods during lon j rough materials that can burn Such materials might be idling or malfunctioning operating conditions grass or leaves coming into contact with your ex haust system Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust
125. cause the LED in the button to blink and then turn off Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect against engine overheating A 50 solution of ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant in water is recommended Refer to section 7 Maintenance Procedures of this manual for proper coolant selection ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 Winter Operation Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter months is not recommended because it may cause window fogging NOTE See Operating Tips chart for Manual A C Control at the end of this section for suggested control settings in different weather conditions Vacation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle or keep it out of service i e vacation for two weeks or more run the air condi tioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting This will insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of com pressor damage when the system is started again 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 tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid
126. child could be badly injured or killed Follow the manufacturer s directions ex actly when installing an infant or child restraint A rearward facing child restraint should only be used in a rear seat A rearward facing child re straint in the front seat may be struck by a deploying passenger airbag which may cause se vere or fatal injury to the infant Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint e Before buying any restraint system make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards We also recommend that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it e The restraint must be appropriate for your child s weight and height Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits e Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint If you install the restraint improperly it may not work when you need it e Buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufacturer s directions e When your child restraint is not in use secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle Do not leave it loose in the vehicle In a sudden stop or collision it could strike the occupants or seat backs and cause serious personal injury NOTE For additional information refer to www seatcheck org or call 1 866 SEATCHECK Older Children and Child Restraints Chil
127. ciated 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 corresponding to the Speed Symbol should only be achieved un der specified operating conditions ie tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification blank Absence of any text on sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL Tire Extra Load XL Extra Load or Reinforced Tire Light Load Light Load Tire C D E Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum Load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry Maximum Pressure Maximum Pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire ee STARTING AND OPERATING 203 Tire Identification Number TIN Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire tires as mounted on the vehicle If the TIN is not found on however the date code may only be on one side Tires the outboard side then you will find it on the inboard side with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including of the tire date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire EXAMPLE DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT Department of Transportation This symbol
128. ck the doors open the trunk or activate the panic alarm from distances up to about 23 feet 7 meters using a hand held radio transmitter The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NOTE If the key is in the ignition switch then all buttons on that transmitter will be disabled The buttons on the remaining transmitters will work If the vehicle is shifted out of PARK all the transmitter buttons are disabled for all keys ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 815afata Keyless Entry Transmitter To unlock the doors Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter once to unlock the driver s door or twice to unlock all doors The turn signal lights will flash twice to acknowl edge the unlock signal The illuminated entry system also turns on The headlights will also activate and remain on for 90 seconds programmable when the doors are unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter The time for this feature is programmable Refer to Turn Headlamps on with Remote Key Unlock under Personal Settings in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC sec tion of this manual for details NOTE The system can also be programmed to unlock all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button Refer to Remote Unlock Driver s Door 1st under Personal Settings in the EVIC section of this manual To lock the doors Press and release the LOCK button
129. ckly when the selec tor lever is in DRIVE or REVERSE position Stopping For brief stops leave the transmission in gear and hold the vehicle with the brake pedal For longer stops with the engine idling shift into the NEUTRAL or PARK position and hold the vehicle with the parking brake When stopping the vehicle uphill do not hold it with the accelerator use the brake This avoids unnecessary trans mission heat build up Maneuvering To maneuver in tight areas control the vehicle speed by gradually releasing the brakes Accelerate gently and never abruptly step on the accelerator To rock a vehicle out of soft ground mud or snow alternately shift from forward to reverse while applying only slight acceleration Rocking a vehicle free in this manner may cause the ABS or traction system malfunc tion indicator light to come on Turn off the engine and restart the engine to clear the malfunction indication 192 STARTING AND OPERATING See Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shift interlock system BTSI that holds the gearshift lever in the P Park position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position To move the gear selector lever out of the P Park position the ignition switch must be turned to the ON position and the brake pedal must be depressed Over Temperature Mode The transmission electronics constantly monitor the transmission oil temperature If the t
130. ctronic speed control is ON To turn the 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee system OFF Push and release the lever ON OFF again and the system and indicator will turn off WARNING Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous You could accidently set the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have an accident Always leave the system OFF when you aren t using it To Set At A Desired Speed When the vehicle has reached the desired speed pull the lever toward you and release Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed NOTE Speed control will only function in third fourth or fifth gear when in the Autostick Mode NOTE The speed control may not engage if a different size tire is installed on one wheel such as the compact spare tire To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal pushing the lever away from you CANCEL or normal braking while slowing the vehicle will deactivate the speed control without erasing the memory Pushing and releasing the lever ON OFF or turning off the ignition erases the speed memory To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed push the lever up and release ACC RES Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph 32 km h To Vary the Speed Setting When the speed control is set speed can be increased by pushing the lever up and holdin
131. d back as far as practical to allow the airbags time to inflate e Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions the airbags won t deploy at all 6 If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be Always wear your seat belts even though you modified to accommodate a disabled person contact the have airbags Customer Center Phone numbers are provided in the If You Need Customer Assistance section in this manual 5 If your vehicle has left and right side curtain airbags do not lean against the door airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door Being too close to the steering wheel or instru ment panel during airbag deployment could cause serious injury Airbags need room to inflate Sit back comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel If the vehicle has left and right side curtain airbags they also need room to inflate Do not lean against the door or window Sit upright in the center of the seat ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Air Bag System Components The airbag system consists of the following Occupant Restraint Controller Airbag Warning Light Driver Airbag Passenger Airbag Side Curtain Airbags above Side Windows If Equipped Side Remote Acceleration Sensors If Equipped Steering Wheel and Column Instrume
132. d in the trunk under an access panel This center contains fuses e When installing the Power Distribution Center and relays cover it is important to ensure the cover is prop erly positioned and fully latched Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Power Distribu tion Center and possibly result in a electrical system failure When replacing a blown fuse it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload If a properly rated fuse contin ues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected Rear Power Distribution Center ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 273 Rear Power Distribution Center Fuses Cavity Fuse Circuits Cavity Fuse Circuits 15 1 60 Amp Clear Ignition Off Draw 16 2 40 Amp Green Battery 17 2 3 18 20 Amp Yellow Selectable Power Outlet 40 Amp Green Battery 19 10 Amp Red Stop Lamp D 30 Amp Pink Heated Seat Steering Col 20 umn 71 6 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump 22 7 93 8 15 Amp Dk Blue Ignition Start Run Start 24 0 9 20 Amp Yellow Console Power Outlet 25 0 10 10 Amp Red Rear Fog Lamp If 26 _ Equipped T PU WEE CI UNA ues O te 10 Amp Red Airbag O t Classifi 1125 Amp C BRKR Memory Module Door nne c reuse Locks D EC AMI P C IDEA s 2 10 Amp Red Curtain Airbag if 12 25 Amp C BRKR Passenger Power Seat
133. dial Ely Tires 2345965434 vici ge evan 211 Bie SPIN Ne Se wae ee Be ON Ee ey ee 211 D Tread Wear Indicators 212 Ge O Tire uuu edd Rad Ru aS Aon a E gd d 212 182 STARTING AND OPERATING See Oi Replacement lires is ecd Su 4445 43 wae 213 EA dienment Amd Balances ss v acto eed vitet s 214 W Tire Pressure Monitor System If Equipped 214 HU Tire Pressure Monitoring concedi kx 214 O General Information 0 216 W Tire Chains 0 2 0 cee ee 217 aM Snow Tires 3 x ok ees eH hE oen 218 W Tire Rotation Recommendations 218 D Tire Rotation Standard Tires 218 O Tire Rotation All Season Tires 219 D Tire Rotation General Information 219 W Ground Clearance Less 220 B Fuel Requirements 44 220 Pl Spat ENOCE aio be tle 0993 Ge ee UE EURO 220 O Reformulated Gasoline 221 B Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 22 o MMT In Gasoline ues usce a kd Geen Bp oed 221 O Materials Added To Fuel 220 Hue System CAUNO a cuyos qos 3p 9 dere de v 222 H Carbon Monoxide Warnings 223 N Sodio Duel esses 3 Sa ene Sepa ad e quera 224 HEuelPiuler Cap Gas Cap uus xu reg 224 I Vehicle Loading 22e exem Ew ees s 225 O Vehicle Certification Label 225 XO Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 226 o Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 226 EHOVerloadifB asi s
134. dren who weigh more than 20 lbs 9 kg and who are older than one year can ride forward facing in the vehicle Forward facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward facing direction are for children who weigh 20 to 40 Ibs 9 to 18 kg and who are older ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 than one year These child seats are also held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system See the LATCH Child Seat Anchorage System Section The belt positioning booster seat is for children weighing more than 40 lbs 18 kg but who are still too small to fit the vehicle s seat belts properly If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle s seat cushion while the child s back is against the seat back they should use a belt positioning booster seat The child and belt positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt Children Too Large For Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seat back should use the lap shoulder belt in a rear seat e Make sure that the child is upright in the seat e The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible e Check belt fit periodically A child s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position e f the shoulder belt contacts the f
135. e EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled maintenance services listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued proper functioning of the emission control system These and all other maintenance services included in this manual should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliability More frequent main tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip driving Inspection and service also should be done any time a malfunction is suspected NOTE Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems on your vehicle may be performed by any automotive repair establish ment or individual using any automotive part which has been certified pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of California California Air Resources Board regulations MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES There are two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle First is Schedule B It is for vehicles that are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the beginning of the schedule Change the automatic trans mission fluid and filter every 60 000 miles 96 000 km if the vehicle is usually operated under one or more of the conditions marked with an 9 e Day or night temperatures are below 32 F 0 C e Stop and go driving e Extensive engine idling e Driving in dusty conditions
136. e UConnect system compatible phones in market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress Therefore the user can only either answer an incoming call or ignore it Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress To make a second call while you are currently in a call press the Voice Recognition button and say Dial or Call followed by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progress To go back to the first call refer to section Ioggling Between Two Calls To combine two calls refer to section Conference Call Place Retrieve a Call from Hold To put a call on hold press the Phone button until you hear a single beep which will indicate that the call has been placed on hold To bring the call back from hold press and hold the Phone button until you hear a single beep 74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee Toggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press the Phone button until you hear a single beep indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls have switched Only one call can be placed on hold at one time Conference Call When two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press and hold the Phone button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call Three W
137. e 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 engine starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the Center Console Power Outlet battery even more quickly Only use these inter mittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the alternator to recharge the vehicle s battery Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not hang any type of accessory or acces sory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 CUPHOLDERS Rear Seat Cupholders The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest between the rear seats The cup holders are positioned forward in the armrest and side by side to provide convenient access to beverage cans or bottles while Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the center console Push down on the cover as shown to expose the cuphold maintaining a resting place for the rear occupants el ers Close the cover when the cupholders are no longer bows needed Rear Seat Cupholders Front Seat Cupholders 126
138. e and Loading Information Placard 204 Tire Identification Number TIN 203 Tee MOERIDES bathe g ae ie eee eee des 199 Tire Safety Information 4 29 9309 9 ero e doen 199 TIREFIT 2 224 eo uo 04 ene Seed x WEGE da 231 lu T 58 208 306 Air Pressure 45666 4464 meo us 9 X ns 208 ANAME 232333 862 0 9 9d v3 S 6 wo 214 CSS c Sh 959 2 oe es SE ieee 217 General Information 208 FCI Oecd PCT 210 Inflation Pressures 000 209 Load Capac sa 995 x 4 pedo tens os 204 205 Pressure Monitor System d aoten Sae sr nire 214 ual GEAGine dese x4 2rd ba ERR eas oes 306 Radial 23466 54485 e ORORORWOHORURURNDAD SOROR RAUS 211 Replacement x 2 perte sacs d d brr pA ER oes 213 Rolaton are dd btw S bea ek ho de AN RR 218 Pally Pr 199 208 GZS amp 5 amp aa oo ee a a ee 201 SHOW INES 22 13 25 ened Ges oa ws os 218 POMS Lx sa a 2E hee eee ese eae wes 211 Tread Wear Indicators 212 TOWING Gy tecnarecaeeneeeeseacns ESER 228 Behind a Motor Home 228 Disabled Vehicle i i ERAT s 239 Recreational 2 aeu ues 6445 IG eme d EE 228 DS INDEX 321 TIGHGENIB x La wee ie dcm 28 ose eee oe es 228 Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home 228 Irachon C ODTEDE 4 tens Rare y duse M Odo eine ES 107 Traction Control Switch i5 35 ace ice CR oe 107 Taner TOWO Benge eet et eee eee nee ees 228 Transmis ON serros arati 9999 3 9 9 ere ee des 265
139. e and then retighten after driving about mile 0 8 km Do not exceed 30 mph 48 km h Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps especially with a loaded vehicle Only use on rear wheels Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pavement Observe the tire chain manufacturer s instructions on the method of installation operating speed and conditions for use Always use the lower suggested operating speed of the chain manufacturer if differ ent than the speed recommended by the manufacture 218 STARTING AND OPERATING ee NOTE In order to avoid damage to tires chains and your vehicle do not drive for a prolonged period of time on dry pavement Observe the tire chain manufacturer s instructions on method of installation operating speed and conditions for usage Always use the lower suggested operating speed if both the chain manufacturer and vehicle manufacture suggest a maximum speed This notice applies to all chain traction devices including link and cable radial chains SNOW TIRES Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during winter Standard tires are of the all season type and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M S designation on the tire side wall If you need snow tires select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires Use snow tires only in sets of 4 failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Snow
140. e having the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload If a properly rated fuse contin ues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected Front Power Distribution Center ees MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 271 Front Power Distribution Center Fuses Cavity Fuse Circuits Cavity Fuse Circuits 14 25 Amp Clear Powertrain Control Mod 1 20 Amp Yellow Left High Beam Headlight ule 2 20 Amp Yellow Right High Beam Head 1D 20 Amp Yellow Injectors Ignition Coils light 16 15 Amp Dk Blue Powertrain Control Mod 9 ule 4 20 Amp Yellow Horn 17 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brake System 5 25 Amp Clear Headlamp Washer ABS Valves 6 15 Amp Dk Blue Front Control Module 18 30 Amp Pink Windshield Wiper Washer FCM 19 50 Amp Red Radiator Fan 7 20 Amp Yellow Fog Lamp 20 20 Amp Lt Blue Starter 8 15 Amp Dk Blue Park Lamp 21 50 Amp Red ABS Pump Motor 9 15 Amp Dk Blue Non ABS Brakes 22 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan High Low 10 5 Amp Orange Starter 23 50 Amp Red High Intensity Lighting 11 20 Amp Yellow Auto Shutdown 24 60 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan Powertrain Control Mod 25 30 Amp Pink Lighting Left High Beam ule PCM Right Low Beam 12 26 la 27 30 Amp Pink Lighting Left Low Beam Right High Beam 272 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Rear Power Distribution Center CAUTION There is also a power distribution center locate
141. e radio is reading the disc LOAD EJT Eject Press the LOAD EJT button and the push A button with the corresponding number where LOAD the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal LOAD Radio display will show EJECTING DISC when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc Press and hold the LOAD EJT button for 5 seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 15 seconds it will be reloaded If the CD is not removed the radio will continue to play the non removed CD If the CD is removed and there are other CD s in the radio the radio will play the next CD after a 2 minute timeout If the CD is removed and there are no other CD s in the radio the radio will remain in CD mode and display INSERT DISC for 2 minutes After 2 minutes the radio will go to the previous tuner mode The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF TIME Button CD MODE for CD Audio Play Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 RW FF CD MODE for CD Audio Play 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 TUNE Control CD MODE for CD Audio Play Pressing
142. e speed A C pressure outside temperature and engine cooling temperature The infrared sensor independently measures the surface temperature of the driver and passenger Based on the sensor input the system automatically adjusts the air flow temperature the air flow volume and amount of outside air recirculation This maintains a comfortable temperature even under changing conditions 8135020a Automatic Temperature Controls Operation of the system is quite simple Begin by turning the right mode knob to AUTO and place the blower control left knob to either LO AUTO or HI AUTO The LO AUTO position should be used for front seat occu pants only The HI AUTO position should be used when more air flow is desired or when rear seat occupants are present Dial in the temperature you would like the system to maintain by rotating the driver s or passenger s control knob Once the comfort level is selected the system will maintain that level automatically using the 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL See heating system Should the desired comfort level require air conditioning the system will automatically make the adjustment You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically Selecting the OFF position on the fan control stops the system completely and closes the outside air intake 72 F 22 C is the recommended setting for maximum comfort for the average person howeve
143. e that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated NOTE Mixing coolant types will decrease the life of the engine coolant and will require more frequent coolant changes Cooling System Pressure Cap The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of coolant and to insure that coolant will return to the radiator from the coolant recovery bottle The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces WARNING e The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre caution Never add coolant when the engine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system To prevent scalding or injury do not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot or under pressure Do not use a pressure cap other than the one specified for your vehicle Personal injury or engine damage may result Disposal of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community To prevent ingestion by animals or children do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain
144. e the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection NOTE Turning the headlights on during the daytime causes the instrument panel lights to dim To increase the brightness refer to Lights in this section Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers When ON is selected the system senses moisture on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection When OFF the system reverts to standard intermittent wiper operation 150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL See Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit When this feature is selected the power window switches radio hands free system DVD video system power sunroof and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until Off 45 sec 5 min 10 min 30 min or 60 min appears to make your selection Turn Headlamps on with Remote Key Unlock When this feature is selected the headlamps will activate and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until OFF 30 sec 60 sec or
145. eakers Press the rotary TUNE control again to exit setting tone balance and fade RND PTY Button Radio Mode Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds If no action is taken during the 5 second time out the PTY icon will turn off Turning the tune knob within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected Many radio stations do not currently broad cast PTY information Turn the tune knob to select the following format types Program Type 16 Digit Character Display No program type or un None defined Sports Sports eee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 Jazz Rhythm and Blues Rhythm and Blues Soft Rhvthm and Blues Soft R amp B Foreign Language Unassigned 00 00 By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name The PTY function only operates when in the FM mode If a preset button is activated while in the PTY Program Type mode the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station NOTE If you have selected a PTY with the tune knob simply pressing the tune button in will go directly to a PTY seek Buttons 1 6 Radio Mode These buttons tune the Radio to the stations that you commit to push button memory 12AM 12 FM and 12 Satellite if equipped stations Operating Instructions Tape Player Insert the cassette wit
146. eaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe per sonal injuries and death Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors Power Door Lock Switch 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 you from acciden tally locking your keys in the vehicle Removing the key or closing the door will allow the locks to operate A chime will sound if the key is in the LOCK or ACC position and a door is open as a reminder to remove the key ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if all of the following conditions are met 1 The Auto Lock feature is enabled 2 The transmission is in gear 3 All doors are closed 4 The throttle is pressed 5 The vehicle speed is above 15 mph 24 km h 6 The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter The Automatic Door Lock feature can be enabled or disabled Refer to Personal Settings Customer Pro grammable Features in the Electronic Vehicle Informa tion Center EVIC
147. ed ar n 304 Safety Information Tire 224 sa kr R 199 E MIDS 4 anteneadanaiaes da nge anes oe we 56 Satellite Radio Satellite Radio Antenna Schedule Maintenance LL 284 Seat Belt Maintenance NS INDEX 319 Seat Belt Reminder 92 Seat Belts 28 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 31 And Pregnant Women uu x3 cess gem e ds 33 Child Restraint nananana Pho Tv dns 48 49 54 Extender 34 4d 0uc 8 em ep 309 72 ok Se TR 34 Front SEa PD 29 Operating Instructions vea mx es 29 Pretensioners 66 504 309 8 3 3 weg he eens ad 32 Reminder 44444 64446 x Xok eR nde bee E a 138 DEAS 924399290399 3774272245 255 25 2 99 258 87 Glide To Exit sop done ORE xCRCR E ERES PEOR 92 Heated uu 2 5 499 ee er ereee ese bed r3 R4 89 Puma DUDDOLL 66s cae tae dederam diet os ts 89 MICMOLY APP T ae ae toe ea he 90 o osanna erroe ee og eee eee oe 87 Rear PORE ceatveacependetece pe aya es 93 RecN 5 64 444505444 9455 Saws REA 88 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 63544544964 ERG 21 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 259 282 Selection OF Oil uera Go by Ge CRAMER RE RS 249 DEDI OU ue bead et eas v Wap RES sane Ded 12 Service Assistance 300 Sevice CONWOCE zs s aces x ad d EUER ESSE 301 Service Engine Soon Light Malfunction Indicator 4444446004 see ses 139 Service Man als 4 421 e55 eeteeeohu os a4 304 Senge the Clock 252945 dp ruote det oe a 151159 Set
148. ee6a e Day or night temperatures are below 32 F 0 C Engine Oil Dipstick CAUTION Stop and Go driving Extensive engine idling Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure This could damage your engine Driving in dusty conditions e Short trips of less than 10 miles 16 km e More than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C e Trailer towing e Taxi Police or delivery service commercial service ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 249 e Off Road or desert operation NOTE If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the Maintenance Schedules section of this manual If none of these apply to you then change your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule A of the Mainte nance Schedules section of this manual NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6000 miles 10 000 km or 6 months whichever comes first Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that are API rated as SM CF and meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 10725 Use Mopar or an equivalent oil meeting the specification MS 10725 The manufacturer recommends the use of a full synth
149. eel Trim aueh or REY S x3 Wheel Dean 44225 4402 ore EI SC ES Wind Buffeting 5 4 4 0 5444 0008 d ode 3 Sos Window ANDAS aede oath S I CP PROS EOS 322 INDEX M Window Fogging usa uxo oP ovens Ru 64 0 s 179 Windshield Wiper Blades 256 oru JA M 23 Windshield WIpetS 2a a mice det ee eR CR RE 101 POWCE A Pr oe fp oes E 29 Wiper Blade Replacement s v dad ome as 256 Windshield Defroster 2 97 44 ie o4 ne0s ae aed 177 Wipers Intermittent a d edes cade aya os a8 103 Windshield Washers 101 102 257 Wipers Rain Sensitive uis eus ES Sind 102 NOTES NOTES
150. eers and handles and the way the brakes operate A loaded vehicle is shown in the illustration Note that neither the GVWR or the GAWR capacities have been exceeded GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING GVWR 2177 KG 4800 LBS Example Only 812cb8da Load Including obl pass sengers and cargo 123 kg 263 kg 1055 kg 1081 kg 1155 kg 1228 kg NOTE Refer to the Vehicle Certification Label attached to the rear of the driver s door for your vehicle s GVWR and GAWRs This table is only an example 228 STARTING AND OPERATING See RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND TRAILER TOWING MOTORHOME ETC Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground Recreational towing for this vehicle is not recommended NOTE If the vehicle requires towing make sure all four wheels are off the ground WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Bl Hazard Warning Flasher 230 B If Your Engine Overheats 230 W TIREFIT Tire Repair 12d dE RES zo ll Jump Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low 235 Bl Driving On Slippery Surfaces 297 ACCEA sere rrira Sor 9e does o dag tel 237 EH IHICHON aos x Pie eae 25 eig Y Eee t 238 W Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 238 WE Towing A Disabled Vehicle o With Ignition Key O Without The Ignition Key o Towing This V
151. ehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground o Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolley 230 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES M HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The hazard flasher switch is located in the center of the instrument panel between the center air outlets Hazard Flasher Switch To engage the Hazard Warning Flashers depress the switch on the instrument panel When the Hazard Warn ing Switch is activated all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emer gency Push the switch a second time to turn off the flashers This is an emergency warning system and should not be used when the vehicle is in motion Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance the Hazard Warning Flashers will continue to operate even though the ignition switch is OFF NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning Flash ers may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac tion e On the highways Slow down e In city traffic While stopped put transmission in neutral but do not increase engine idle speed NOTE There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition If your air conditioner is on turn it off
152. ehicle audio system so you will not hear it Under this situation after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progress Once your call is answered you will hear the audio Mute Un mute Mute off When you mute the UConnect system you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party but the other party will not be able to hear you In order to mute the UConnect system e Press the Voice Recognition button e After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Mute In order to un mute the UConnect system e Press the Voice Recognition button e After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Mute off Information Service When using AT amp T Wireless Service dialing to phone number 11121 you can access voice activated automated system to receive news weather stocks traffic etc related information Advanced Phone Connectivity Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone The UConnect system allows on going calls to be transferred to your cellular phone to the UConnect system without terminating the call To transfer an ongo ing call from your UConnect paired cellular phone to the UConnect system or vice versa press the Voice Recognition button and say Transfer Call Connect or Disconnect Link Between the UConnect System and Cellular Phone Your cellular phone can be
153. el 2 the radio may fail to read 160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL See files properly and may be unable to play the file nor mally UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported The radio uses the following limits for file systems e Maximum number of directory levels 15 e Maximum number of files 255 e Maximum number of folders 100 e Maximum number of characters in file folder names e Level 1 12 including a separator and a 3 character extension e Level 2 31 including a separator and a 3 character extension Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files including MP3 files Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the mp3 exten sion as MP3 files Non MP3 files named with the mp3 extension may cause playback problems The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96
154. em and adjacent body areas for broken damaged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as required WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO fol low the preceding safety tips 258 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Cooling System WARNING e When working near the radiator cooling fan dis connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the OFF position The fan is temperature controlled and can start at any time the ignition switch is in the ON position You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or steam from your radiator If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood don t open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is hot Coolant Checks Check engine coolant antifreeze protection every 12 months before the onset of freezing weather where applicable If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh coolant Check the front of the A C condenser for any accumulation of bugs leaves etc If dirty clea
155. en there is approximately 2 gallons 9 liters of fuel remain ing in the tank This light will remain on until fuel is added 3 Front Fog Light Indicator O This light shows the front fog lights are ON 4 Turn Signal Indicators amp The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has traveled about one mile with the turn signals on a chime will sound to alert you to turn the signals off If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate check for a defective outside light bulb See page 100 for more information 5 Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed 6 Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display When the appropriate conditions exist this display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC messages See page 140 for more information 7 Tachometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions per minute r p m x 1000 for each gear range Before reaching the red area ease up on the accelerator ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 135 8 Engine Temperature Warning Light E This light illuminates and will be accompanied wee by a single chime to warn of an overheated engine condition The engine temperature is critically hot and the vehicle should be turned off immediately The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible 9 Anti Lock Brake Light This light monitors the An
156. er cylinder reservoir Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may cause leaking in the system Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require ments described on the brake fluid reservoir With disc brakes fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear However low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid refer to Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type WARNING e Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire Use of a brake fluid that has a lower initial boiling point than the recommended MOPAR DOT 3 product or a brake fluid that is unidentified as to FMVSS specification may result in sudden brake failure during hard prolonged braking You could have an accident Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture eee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 265 CAUTION Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid all brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure Fuel System Hoses Electronic Fuel Injection high pressure fuel systems are designed with hoses and quick connect fittings which have unique material characteristics to provide adequate sealing and resist attack by deteriorated g
157. erating Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic BRAKE brake systems If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capability the remaining system will still function There will be some loss of overall braking effectiveness This may be evident by increased pedal travel during application greater pedal force required to slow or stop and potential activation of the Brake Warning Lamp Anti Lock Brake System The Anti Lock Brake System provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions The system automatically pumps the brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent wheel lock up 196 STARTING AND OPERATING See The electronic brake force distribution EBD prevents the rear wheels from over braking and provides greater control of available braking forces applied to the rear e Anti lock system ABS cannot prevent the natu axle ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be WARNING yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle Pumping of the Anti Lock Brakes will diminish brakes and tires or the traction afforded The ABS cannot prevent accidents including their effectiveness and may lead to an accident those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydro planing Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents Pumping makes the stopping di
158. ersonal Settings in the EVIC section of this manual 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 e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op eration If your Remote Keyless Entry transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance check for these two conditions 1 A weak battery in the transmitter The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years 2 Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower airport transmitter and some mobile or CB radios ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery NOTE Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board 1 With the transmitter buttons facing down remove the small screw and separate the two halves of the transmit ter Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket during removal 8135d46d Separating Transmitter Halves 2 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 3 To reassemble the transmitter case join the two halves of the case together Install and t
159. es To call one of the names in the list press the Voice Recognition button during the playing of the desired name and say Call NOTE the user can also exercise Edit or Delete operations at this point The UConnect system will then prompt you as to number designation you wish to call The selected number will be dialed ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 73 Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the UConnect system if the feature s are available on your cellular service plan For example if your cellular service plan provides three way calling this feature can be accessed through the UConnect system Check with your cellular service provider for the features that you have Answer or Reject an Incoming Call No Call Currently in Progress When you receive a call on your cellular phone the UConnect system will interrupt the vehicle audio system if on and will ask if you would like to answer the call To reject the call press and hold the Phone button until you hear a single beep indicating that the incoming call was rejected Answer or Reject an Incoming Call Call Currently in Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your cell phone Press the Phone button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call NOTE Th
160. es The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner This will remove accu mulations of salt or road film Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil gasoline etc ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 257 Windshield Washers Headlight Washers The windshield washer system and the headlamp washer system share the same fluid reservoir The reservoir is located in the engine compartment and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent not radiator antifreeze and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water The reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have a competent mechanic inspect the com plete exhaust syst
161. es that meet the WWFC specifications if they are available ee STARTING AND OPERATING 221 Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline referred to as Reformulated Gasoline Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are spe cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im prove air quality The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso lines Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro vide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy genates such as 10 ethanol MTBE and ETBE Oxygen ates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in your vehicle CAUTION DO NOT use gasolines containing Methanol Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability problems and may damage critical fuel system com ponents Problems that result from using methanol gasoline blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Methanol it does not have the negative effects of Methanol MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num ber Gasolines blended with MMT offer no performance advantage beyond gasolines of the sa
162. eset to regain all forward gears Permanent Transmission Linp Home Mode Permanent Limp Home Mode will be activated if the transmission enters temporary Limp Home Mode three times Follow the reset procedure described in the previ ous section In Permanent Limp Home Mode PARK P REVERSE R and NEUTRAL N will continue to operate SECOND gear will operate in the DRIVE D shifter position The malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate 190 STARTING AND OPERATING See Automatic Transmission General Information CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow ing precautions are not observed e 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 speed Do not shift from REVERSE PARK or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed Before shifting into any gear make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal The automatic transmission selects individual gears au tomatically dependent upon e Altitude e Vehicle Loading e Driving Style e Selector lever position e Accelerator position e Vehicle speed The gear shifting process is continuously adapted de pendent on the driving style the driving situation and the road characteristics NOTE e After selecting any driving position wait a moment to allow the gear to fully engage before accelerating e
163. esides the maintenance items for which there are fixed maintenance intervals there are other items that should operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance However if a malfunction of these items does occur it could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance These items should be inspected if a malfunction is observed or suspected Engine Oil Checking Oil Level To assure proper engine lubrication the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the engine after it has sat overnight Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings Maintain the oil level in the SAFE range Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the bottom of the SAFE range W will result in an oil level at the top of the SAFE range on these engines NOTE Fill engine oil one quart at a time 248 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION Operating the engine with the oil levels below the safe zone or operating with oil levels that exceed the top of the safe zone may cause engine damage Change Engine Oil Road conditions and your kind of driving affects the interval at which your oil should be changed Check the following list to see if any apply to you 8131
164. esigned to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip Pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap shoulder belt will tighten the belt The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight however any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasion ally and pull it tight if necessary In the rear seat you may have trouble tightening the lap shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle end belt several times to shorten it Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out If the belt still can t be tightened or if by pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt you may need to do something more Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle turn the buckle around and insert the latch plate into the buckle again If you still can t make the child restraint secure try a different seating position To attach a child restraint tether strap 1 Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint eee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Tether Strap Mounting 2 Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear
165. ess of whether your vehicle s OBD system is ready or not ready if the MIL symbol is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced before going to the I M station The I M station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on with the engine running REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine Mopar parts for normal scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to in sure the designed performance Damage or failures caused by the use of non Mopar parts for maintenance and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer s warranty DEALER SERVICE Your dealer has the qualified service personnel special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedure yourself NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you eee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 247 WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle B
166. eter and odometer read ings Alignment And Balance Poor suspension alignment may result in e Fast tire wear e Uneven tire wear such as feathering and one sided wear e Vehicle pull to right or left Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right Alignment will not correct this condition See your dealer for proper diagnosis Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out of balance Proper balancing will reduce vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Tire Pressure Monitoring The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPM system uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver Module The wheel sensors monitor tire pressure and status for all four active road tires NOTE It is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain the proper pressure V The Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Lamp will 4 illuminate in the instrument cluster and an au dible chime will be activated when one or more tire pressures is low The Tire Pressure Monitoring Indi cator Lamp will flash on and off for ten seconds when a system fault is detected The flash cycle will repeat every ten minutes or until
167. etic engine oil such as Mobil 19 SAE 0W 40 or equivalent Engine Oil Viscosity Chart The proper SAE viscosity grade of engine oil should be selected based on the following recommendation and be within the operating temperature shown in the engine oil viscosity chart ENGINE OIL VISCOSITY CHART OW 40 Preferred F 20 0 10 20 32 60 80 100 C 29 18 12 7 0 16 27 38 Temperature range anticipated before next oil change 813eda54 Materials Added to Engine Oil The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad dition of any additives other than leak detection dyes to the engine oil Engine oil is an engineered product and it s performance may be impaired by supplemental ad ditives 250 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Disposing of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle Used oil and oil filters indiscriminately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact your dealer service station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine oil change Engine Oil Filter Selection The manufacturer s engines have a full flow type oil filter Use a filter of this type for replacement The quality of replacement filters varies considerably Only high quality f
168. evere side collisions But even in collisions where the airbags work you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags to protect you properly Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag 1 Children 12 years old and under should ride buckled up in the rear seat Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in that position Children that are not big enough to properly wear the vehicle seat belt see section on Child Restraint should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt positioning booster seats Older children who do not use child restraints or belt positioning booster seats should ride 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 must ride in the front passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint See the section on Child Restraint 2 You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly 3 All occupants should use their seat belts properly 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M 4 The driver and front passenger seats should be move
169. ew minutes This is not resettable e Trip A Shows the total distance travelled for trip A since the last reset e Trip B Shows the total distance travelled for trip B since the last reset e Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC position Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position e Display Units of Measure in Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until US or METRIC appears to make your selection To Reset The Display Pressing and releasing the FUNCTION SELECT button once will clear the resettable function currently being displayed Reset will only occur if a resettable function is currently being displayed To reset all resettable func tions press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button a second time within 3 seconds of resetting the currently displayed function gt Reset ALL will be displayed during this 3 second window Compass Display Press and release the compass button to dis A play one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing and the outside temperature Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self calibrating which eliminates the need to manually set the compass When the vehicle is new the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will 144 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se display CAL until the compass i
170. ext file Pressing the left side of the SEEK button plays the beginning of the file Pressing the button within the first ten seconds plays the previous file LOAD EJECT Button CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Play LOAD EJT Load Press the LOAD EJT button and the push button with the corresponding number where the CD is being loaded The radio will display PLEASE WAIT and prompt when to INSERT DISC After the radio displays INSERT DISC insert the CD into the player LOAD 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL See The radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc is loading LOAD EJT Eject Press the LOAD EJT button and the push button with the corresponding number where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal Radio display will show EJECTING DISC when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc LOAD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 15 seconds it will be reloaded If the CD is not removed the radio will continue to play the non removed CD If the CD is removed and there are other CD s in the radio the radio will play the next CD after a 2 minute timeout If the CD is removed and there are no other CD s in the radio the radio will remain in CD mode and display INSERT DISC for 2 minutes After 2 minutes the radio will go to the previous tuner mode INFO Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Press and INFO button while pla
171. f less than 10 miles 16 2 km More than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C Trailer towing e Taxi police or delivery service commercial ser vices e Off road or desert operation e If equipped for and operating with E 85 ethanol fuel NOTE If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the Maintenance Schedules section of this manual NOTE IF ANY of these apply to you then flush and replace the engine coolant every 102 000 miles 164 000 km or 60 months whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the Maintenance Schedules section of this manual M A l N Li E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 288 SCHEDULE B Kilometers 5 000 10 000 15 000 20 000 25 000 30 000 replaced at 3 months a a Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re X X X X X quired Lo o X Replace the air cleaner filter MEE EE NEM rotors Replace the air conditioning filter X Replace the air conditioning filter Rottetheties X X X i M A N Li E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 SCHEDULE B 289 Miles 21 000 24 000 27 000 30 000 33 000 36 000 Kilometers 35 000 40 000 45 000 50 000
172. f the tire on your vehicle You will not exceed the tire s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions tire size and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard and the Vehicle Loading section of this manual NOTE Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition gross axle weight ratings GAWR s for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded For further information on GAWR s vehicle loading and trailer towing see the Vehicle Loading section of this manual To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX Ibs on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas sengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 Ib passengers in your vehicle the amoun
173. formed by dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment NOTE Use only manufacturer approved A C System Sealers Stop Leak Products Seal Conditioners Compres sor Oil or Refrigerants A C Air Filter If Equipped The filter is located in the fresh air inlet under the hood behind a removable panel in the cowl on the passenger side of the vehicle next to the windshield wipers When installing a new filter ensure its proper orientation To replace the filter remove the access door in the cowl screen by pressing the retaining clips Slide the lid on the filter adapter forward and down and remove used filter Install new filter with arrows pointing in the direction of airflow which is toward the rear of the vehicle text and arrows on the filter indicate this Refer to the Maintenance Schedules section of this manual for the recommended air conditioning filter replacement intervals 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 a certified DaimlerChrysler Dealership WARNING Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to insure accurate fluid level reading Do not overfill Use
174. fter you are finished adding an entry into the phone book you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu The UConnect system will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations Each language has a separate 32 name phonebook accessible only in that language Edit Entries in the UConnect Phonebook NOTE Adding names to phonebook is recommended when vehicle is not in motion e Press the Phone button to begin e After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook Edit e You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook entry that you wish to edit e Next choose the number designation home work mobile or pager that you wish to edit e When prompted recite the new phone number for the phonebook entry that you are editing After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook you will be given the opportunities 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 phonebook For example the entry John Doe may have a mobile and a home number but you can add John Doe s work number later using the Phonebook Edit feature Delete Entries in the UConnect Phonebook e Press the Phone button to be
175. g HUMID CONDITIONS Set the Fan Control to the High position full clockwise Adjust Fan and 6 i y Temperature control for comfort if windows are clear a6 0 CL COLD DRY Set the Mode control to Floor d If it s sunny you may want more upper air CONDITIONS i In this case set the Mode control to Bi Level 4 In very cold weather if you need extra heat at the windshield set the Mode control to Defrost Floor or gag Defrost as needed Adjust Fan and Temperature control for comfort osse STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS W Starting Procedures 0 183 ELNOMMMal Statin us sasar 3h med ane oem ed 183 Bl Transmission Shifting 185 O5 Speed Automatic Transmission 185 D Automatic Transmission General DOMANO aga c xd NU ex RS UP e ears 190 W AutoStick uasa iege CER eis 192 O AutoStick Operation 22a peach Eam ard es 192 D AutoStick General Information 193 W Parking Brake e aes ea dorem 9 osse 194 la Brake System 0 0 2 0 00 00 eee ee 195 H Anti Lock Brake System 195 W Power Steering iue ceres dk e Bee gees 198 W Tire Safety Information E Tue Mans exire ara so opos Rena ess O Tire Identification Number TIN 203 H Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 204 Bl Tires General Information 208 El Te DEOS SUNG ues eh be pho ar 3 od ES Sr 208 O Tire Inflation Pressures 209 ERa
176. g ACC RES When the lever is released a new set speed will be established Pushing the lever up and releasing ACC RES once will result in a 1 mph 1 6 km h speed increase Each time the lever is pushed up and released speed increases so that pushing the lever up and releasing three times will increase speed by 3 mph 4 8 km h etc ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 To decrease speed while speed control is set push the lever down and hold COAST Release the lever when the desired speed is reached and the new speed will be set Pushing down and releasing the lever COAST once will result in a 1 mph 2 km h speed decrease Each time the lever is pushed down and released speed decreases To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally When the pedal is released the vehicle will return to the set speed NOTE The speed control system maintains speed up and down hills A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal Four speed automatic transmissions will experience a downshift to 3rd gear while climbing uphill or descend ing downhill This downshift to 3rd gear is necessary to maintain vehicle set speed On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without speed control WARNING Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can t maintain a constant speed Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions
177. g fluid MEE Change the automatic transmission fluid and m filter Replace the air conditioning filter Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months SS if not done at 102 000 miles Rotate the tires 0 M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 EMEN OX o EMEN gt OX o Lo OX gt OX NENNEN NEN X M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 292 SCHEDULE B Miles 75 000 78 000 81 000 84 000 87 000 90 000 Kilometers 125 000 130 000 135 000 140 000 145 000 150 000 Change engine oil and engine oil filter if not X X replaced at 3 months EUM X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re quired Replace the air cleaner filter Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve f mE Replace the air conditioning filter Rotate the tires RENE o OX o Inspect the front and rear brake linings and X NEN NNNM Lo ox EN SS NENN Lo Eo X SCHEDULE B 293 Miles 93 000 96 000 99 000 102 000 105 000 Kilometers a 000 x 000 a 000 a 000 x 000 Change engine oil and engine oil filter if not re placed at 3 months Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re quired Replace the air cleaner filter o PX Replace the spark plugs 0 0 0 X 0 Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors X Check and Inspect the accessory drive belt and ten
178. gin 72 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se e After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook Delete e After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete You can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say List Names to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook from which you choose To select one of the entries from the list press the Voice Recognition button while the UConnect system is playing the desired entry and say Delete e After you enter the name the UConnect system will ask you which designation you wish to delete home work mobile or pager Say the designation you wish to delete After confirmation the phonebook entries will be de leted Note that only the phonebook in the current language is deleted Delete All Entries in the UConnect Phonebook e Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook Erase All The UConnect system will ask you to verify that you wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook After confirmation the phonebook entries will be deleted List All Names in the UConnect Phonebook Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook List Names The UConnect system will play the names of all the phonebook entri
179. h Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD In the event of an EBD failure the Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light Immediate repair to the ABS system is required The operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON position The light should illuminate for approxi mately two seconds The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected If the light does not illuminate have the light inspected by an authorized dealer The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON position NOTE This light shows only that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application 13 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator Light driving ease up on the accelerator Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and do not switch off the ESP See page 109 for more information If this indicator light flashes during accelera tion apply as little throttle as possible While 14 Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera ture Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera ture when driving in hot weather up mountain grades or when towing a trailer It should not be allowed
180. h rearward 3 Release the Set S button and the horizontal seat switch NOTE The glide feature is only available on the driver s seat NOTE These functions can be selected at the EVIC using the Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center Personal Settings for details ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear Adjustable restraints should be adjusted so that the upper edge is as high as practical The head restraints have a locking button which must be pushed in to lower the head restraint The restraints may be raised without pushing in the button Adjustable Head Restraint Folding Rear Seat Folding Rear Seats The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storage area Pull on the loops shown in the illustration to fold down either or both seatbacks These loops can be tucked away when not in use When the seat back is folded to the upright position make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seat back above the seat strap 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE See WARNING The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle with the rear seatbacks in the locked up or folded down position should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion They could be seriously in
181. h the exposed tape side toward the left and the mechanical action of the player will gently pull the cassette into the play position NOTE When subjected to extremely cold temperatures the tape mechanism may require a few minutes to warm up for proper operation Sometimes poor playback may be experienced due to a defective cassette tape Clean and demagnetize the tape heads at least twice a year 156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se Seek Button Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the tape and down to return to the beginning of the current selection Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track number to skip forward or backward 1 to 6 selections Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection twice to move 2 selections etc Fast Forward FF Press the FF button up momentarily to advance the tape in the direction that it is playing The tape will advance until the button is pressed again or the end of the tape is reached At the end of the tape the tape will play in the opposite direction Rewind RW Press the RW button momentarily to reverse the tape direction The tape will reverse until the button is pressed again or until the end of the tape is reached At the end of the tape the tape will play in the opposite direction Tape Eject Press this button and the cassette will disen gage and eject from the radio TAPE Scan Button Press this button to play 10 seconds of each selection Press t
182. hat afforded by the condition of ESP checked at your authorized dealer as soon as pos the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded sible The BAS cannot prevent accidents including those ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM ESP WARNING ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded The ESP cannot prevent accidents includ ing those resulting from excessive speed in turns or resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent acci dents The capabilities of a BAS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of an The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP is ESP equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a ESP combined with the BAS The yellow BAS mal reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopar Once the brake pedal is released the BAS is deactivated BAS function indicator light and the yellow ESP dize the user s safety or the safety of others warning light in the instrument cluster both come on with the key in the ignition switch turned to the ON position They should go out with the engine 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
183. he outlets at the base of the windshield Air is also directed to the front door windows through the side window demister grilles e Defrost Floor We Air flows through the front and rear floor A outlets and the outlets at the base of the windshield Air is also directed to the front door windows through the side window demister grilles e Floor Air flows through the floor outlets located under the instrument panel and into the rear seating area through vents under the front seats e Bi Level ugh Air flows both through the outlets located in the instrument panel and those located on the UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 floor Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console to the rear seat passengers These registers can be closed to block airflow e Panel P Air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel Air flows through the regis ters in the back of the center console to the rear seat passengers These registers can be closed to block airflow Depress this button to turn on and off the air conditioning during manual operation only Con ditioned outside air is then directed through the outlets selected on the mode control dial The button includes an LED that illuminates when manual operation is selected and will cause an audible beep NOTE To manually control the air conditioning the mode selector must be moved out of the AUTO position Press this button to turn on
184. he glove com partment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers NOTE The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment The front airbags have a multistage inflator design This may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity and occupant size Also the front passenger airbag is certified to the Federal regulations that define Occupant Classification Refer to Occupant Classification System in this section This vehicle may also be equipped with left and right side curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window If the vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags they are located above the side windows Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M WARNING Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them You may damage the airbags and you could be injured be cause the airbags are not there to protect you These protective covers for the airbag cushions are de signed to open only when the airbags are inflating If your vehicle is equipped with left and right side curtain airbags do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the side curtain airbag The area where the side curtain airbag is located should remain free from any obstructions Window Airbag If your vehic
185. he ignition switch to the OFF LOCK position and disconnect the TIREFIT system 14 Drive the vehicle for about 10 minutes to ensure optimum distribution of the tire sealant within the tire 15 Check the pressure in the tire If the pressure is above 19 psi 1 3 bar inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire pressure label on the driver side latch pillar 16 Have the tire inspected at the earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or tire service center ee WHAT TODO IN EMERGENCIES 235 NOTE JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES IF BATTERY IS e If a pressure of at least 19 psi 1 3 bar cannot be LOW maintained in the tire the tire is too badly damaged Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further and call for WARNING assistance Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised It can start anytime the ignition e Do not operate the electric air pump for more than eight minutes to avoid overheating The air pump may be used again once it has cooled down switch is on You can be hurt by the fan Replace the TIREFIT sealant bottle 5 once every four years to assure optimum operation of the system If TIREFIT is liquid clean water and a damp cloth will remove the material from the vehicle or tire and wheel components Once TIREFIT sealing material has dried it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded e Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h until the tire has been inspected 236 WHAT TO D
186. he instrument panel Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel engine coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are detected or fuel power steering fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspected the cause should be located and corrected immediately UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS B Mirrors D Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror D Driver s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer O Tilt In Reverse Feature less H Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature O0 Outside Mirror Driver s Side O Outside Mirror Passenger s Side O0 Power Remote Control Mirrors LH Heated Remote Control Mirrors O Illuminated Vanity Mirrors li Hands Free Communication UConnect If Equipped BOPE O 4446 458444 Baas ed op ee 67 HPhone Call Features soe tines ntaaee 73 O UConnect Systemi Features 22 er yet ss 75 H Advanced Phone Connectivity 78 H Things You Should Know About Your E Contec M Syste s a sess Sous dopo dn e 80 W Rear Park Assist System 85 cr i ee ee ee 87 EIPOWSI Seals 42 at 459 IER Pen eee aes 87 O Power Reclining Seats 000 88 O Lumbar SUD POL on ao edee he ROPA RR af 89 O Heated pedis jas e ER dnd IG paws ee ES 89 60 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE See O Driver Memory Seat llle 90 O Headlamps On With Wipers
187. he scan button a second time to cancel the feature Changing Tape Direction If you wish to change the direction of tape travel side being played press Preset 6 The lighted arrow in the display window will show the new direction Metal Tape Selection If a standard metal tape is inserted into the player the player will automatically select the correct equalization Pinch Roller Release If ignition power or the radio ON OFF switch are turned off the pinch roller will automatically retract to protect the tape from any damage When power is restored to the tape player the pinch roller will automatically reengage and the tape will resume play ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 Noise Reduction The Dolby Noise Reduction System is on whenever the tape player is on but may be switched off To turn off the Dolby Noise reduction System Press Preset 1 after you insert the tape The NR light in the display will go off when the Dolby System is off Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo ratories Licensing Corporation Operation Instructions CD MODE for CD Audio Play NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio NOTE Note This Radio is capable of playing compact discs CD recordable compact discs CD R rewritable compact discs CD RW compact discs with MP3
188. hen boost is provided by a battery in another vehicle park that vehicle within booster cable reach and without letting the vehicles touch Set the parking brake place the automatic transmission in PARK and turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position for both vehicles 3 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electrical loads 4 Connect one end of the jumper cable to the remote jump start positive battery post A in the engine com partment Connect the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery Refer to the following illustration for jump starting connections 5 Connect the other cable first to the negative terminal of the booster battery and then to the engine ground B of the vehicle with the discharged battery Make sure you have a good contact on the engine ground Refer to the following illustration for jump starting connections 6 Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster battery let the engine idle a few minutes then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery 7 When removing the jumper cables reverse the above sequence exactly Be careful of the moving belts and fan WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 237 81 Jump Starting DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered wet or other slip pery surfaces may cause the rear wheels to pull errati cally to the right or left This phenomenon occurs when
189. hicle Information Center EVIC fea tures a driver interactive display It is located in the upper part of the cluster between the speedometer and tachometer The EVIC consists of the following e System Status e Vehicle information warning message displays e Tire Pressure Monitor System e Personal Settings customer programmable features e Compass display e Outside temperature display e Trip computer functions e UConnect hands free communication system dis plays If Equipped e Navigation system screens e Audio mode display The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following switches mounted on the steering wheel Press and release the MENU button and the mode displayed will change between Trip Functions Navigation If Equipped System Warnings System Status Personal Settings and Telephone If Equipped lt gt J Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button ac cepts a selected choice The Function Select button also advances the radio preset when the EVIC is in the Compass Temp Audio screen Use the SCROLL buttons to scroll through Trip Functions Navigation If Equipped System Warnings System Status Messages and Per sonal Settings Customer Programmable Fea tures The SCROLL buttons also seek up and down radio station or CD track number The AUDIO MODE SELECT button is used to select the Compass Temp Audio screen If Compass Temp Audio is already being dis played
190. hing road is displayed at the top of the screen followed by an arrow to show the direction of the turn and the remaining distance to the turn counted down System Warnings Customer Information Features Press and release the MENU button until SYSTEM WARNINGS is displayed in the EVIC Use the SCROLL buttons to display one of the following choices e Oil Temperature Shows the actual oil temperature e Oil Pressure Shows the actual oil pressure Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features This allows the driver to set and recall features when the transmission is in PARK Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set tings is displayed in the EVIC Use the SCROLL buttons to display one of the following choices Language When in this display you may select different languages for all display nomenclature including the trip functions 148 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL See and navigation system Pressing the FUNCTION SE LECT button while in this display selects English Es panol Deutsch Italiano or Francais depending on avail ability As you continue the displayed information will be shown in the selected language Display English or Metric The EVIC odometer and navigation system units can be changed between English and Metric Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until US or METRIC appears to make your selection Lock Doors Automatically at 15 MPH
191. i dd ace a 13 30 Amp C BRKR Door Module Run Acc 29 5 Amp Orange Sentry Key Remote Key Cela 0 less Entry Powertrain 14 10 Amp Red Sentry Key Remote Key Control Module Ignition less Entry Cluster Feed 274 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Cavity Fuse Circuits Cavity Fuse Circuits 30 10 Amp Red Steering Column Module oo 10 Amp Red Heated Mirror Power Mirrors 40 5 Amp Orange Power Mirror 31 41 10 Amp Red Climate Control Module 32 Headlamp Leveling if 33 equipped Rear Park As 34 m sist Sf Cfo esses ase ieee 42 30 Amp Pink Automatic Temperature 9D 5 Amp Orange Power Antenna Garage P r Door Opener Ignition De oo ATC Blower Mo la 36 20 Amp Yellow Radio Navigation N Amp Tink Rear Defroster 27 15 Amp Dk Blue Transmission 44 20 Amp Lt Blue Audio Amplifier 38 5 Amp Orange Analog Clock Garage Door Opener ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 275 VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery You may e Disconnect the negative cable from the battery e Anytime you store your vehicle or keep it out of service i e vacation for two weeks or more run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting This will insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again REPLACEMENT LIGHT BU
192. ice assistance ee STARTING AND OPERATING 223 e The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers are not recommended Most of these products contain high concentrations of methanol Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels or additives are not the responsibility of the manufacturer NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning e Do not inhale exhaust gases They contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas which can kill Never run the engine in a closed area such as a garage and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for an extended period If the vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine running for more than a short period adjust the ventilation system to force fresh outside air into the vehicle Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte nance Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows fully open Keep the trunk closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex haust gases from entering the vehicle 224 STARTING AND OPERATING See
193. ighten the screw until snug Make sure there is an even gap between the two halves Test transmitter operation VEHICLE THEFT ALARM IF EQUIPPED This system monitors the vehicle doors and ignition switch for unauthorized entry or operation When the alarm is activated the system provides both audible and visual signals The horn will pulse headlights park lights will flash the Vehicle Theft Alarm Immobilizer light located on the instrument panel below the Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center buttons will flash and the vehicle will not start If the alarm is triggered and no action is taken to disarm it the system will turn off the horn after three minutes and after 15 minutes of light only operation the system will then rearm itself 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee To arm the system Remove the key from the ignition switch and either 1 Press a power door lock switch while the driver s or passenger s door is open 2 Press the LOCK button on the keyless entry transmit ter After the last door is closed or if all doors are closed the system will arm itself in about 16 seconds During that time the Vehicle Theft Alarm Immobilizer light will flash If it does not illuminate the system is not arming If you open a door during this arming period the system will cancel the arming process You must repeat one of the previously described arming sequences to rearm the system To disarm the
194. ill function normally Refer to Passenger Airbag Disable PAD Indicator Light in this section If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system it turns on the airbag warning light e The Occupant Classification System OCS is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle It is designed to turn off the front passenger airbag in the unlikely event that a rear facing infant seat is in the front passenger seat NOTE Children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint e The Passenger Air Bag Disable PAD Indicator Light either momentarily or continuously A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial start up WARNING Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument 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 the airbag system checked right away an amber light located in the center of the instrument panel tells the driver and front passenger when the front passenger air bag is turned off The PAD indica tor lamp illuminates the front passenger air bag icon and the words PASS AIR BAG OFF to show that the passenger air bag will not inflate during a collision requiring air bags When the right front passenger seat is empty or when very light objects are placed on the seat the p
195. ilters should be used to assure most efficient service Mopar Engine Oil Filters are a high quality oil filter and are recommended Drive Belts Check Condition and Tensioner Belt tension is controlled by means of an automatic tensioner No belt tension adjustments are required However belt and belt tensioner condition should be inspected at the specified intervals and replaced if re quired See your authorized dealer for service At the mileage indicated in the maintenance schedule all belts and tensioner should be checked for condition Improper belt tension can cause belt slippage and failure Belts should be inspected for evidence of cuts cracks glazing or frayed cords and replaced if there is indication of damage which could result in belt failure Low gen erator belt tension can cause battery failure Also check belt routing to make sure there is no interfer ence between the belts and other engine components Spark Plugs Spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine perfor mance and emission control New plugs should be in stalled at the specified mileage The entire set should be replaced if there is any malfunction due to a faulty spark plug Malfunctioning spark plugs can damage the cata lytic converter For proper type of replacement spark plugs refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label in the engine compartment eee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 251 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Under n
196. immer Switch 101 Holden C Ups v9 uiro d iod bane ceo oe HO S 125 Homelink Transmitter sn 114 en INDEX 315 Hood Release eee 95 DIO amp a eae dom dest ach ba Ae wee Shee xq S 12 LIOSOS 233334393 053 23 299 293545 93932 29 3215 262 265 Ignition Ey 2222 259991 9069 273 979 0 909 0 3 9025 o9 CS 11 Inunsted PORY use vue a hese ees eee a des 15 Immobilizer eee 12 Infant Restraint 25 22 o9 RE ES 49 Information Center Vehicle 140 Instrument Cluster 2 5 2222 n 133 134 Instrument Panel and Controls 132 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 269 Interior Appearance Care x sous sh ime m uv eas 268 Interior Fuses 4 55 ae wo Sew OS dae a s 270 Minor LENG 2239922499394 9 29 22 3 83 97 Intermittent WIPES wa gre pe gan toa bea eee 103 Introduction 4 445 2545 eho 62 55 hee 23 4 Jump State i3 Reuede5 3 3 enn seeds behead 295 Key Programming Lid ace 6o ed ee do des 14 Key ISSpISeetueBE 2293 9 45 SP E ciu E 3 a 19 Key CUE zar beds eee RE bab ee a 2 E BASE RS 12 key igicur eers heono nana chee oe ee 12 Keyless Entity System 32 43 4454 5 6 9 37 45 6458 18 jo 4 wade a0 45a i eee as eo Soa 11 Knee Bolster 2222 agement 6 oon bob s bd ces 35 Lap Shoulder Belts 5 140246 2 0p y Eae ocn 28 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren 52 Latch Plate Sad acea ee a e a ed 29 Latches HOOGU ne 4 hose Se 4d eae ea eee 95 Lead Free Gasoline
197. in puddles on the ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 261 ground If ingested by a child contact a physician immediately Clean up any ground spills immediately Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate With the engine off and cold the level of the coolant in the bottle should be between the ranges indicated on the bottle The radiator normally remains completely full so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for coolant freeze point or replacing coolant Advise your service attendant of this As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month When additional coolant is needed to maintain the proper level it should be added to the coolant bottle Do not overfill Points To Remember NOTE When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles a few kilometers of operation you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment This is normally a result of moisture from rain snow or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor ized when the thermostat opens allowing hot coolant to enter the radiator If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks the vehicle may be safely driven The vapor will soon dissipate e Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle e Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and
198. inated LEDs changes from two to one indicating the change Operation on the low setting also turns off automatically after two hours NOTE Once a heat setting is selected heat will be felt within two to five minutes Driver Memory Seat This feature allows the driver to store up to two memory profiles Each memory profile will include the seat side mirror adjustable pedal power tilt and telescopic steer ing column settings as well as radio station presets The memory feature switch is located on the driver s door panel The memory switch allows the driver to recall one of two pre programmed memory profiles Memory Switch To Set The Memory Feature 1 Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer ences i e seat side mirror adjustable pedal power tilt and telescopic steering column settings as well as the radio presets 2 Press and release the Set S button on the memory seat switch then press button 1 within 5 seconds The radio display will show which memory position is being set ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 3 A second memory profile can also be stored in the vehicle memory Begin by pressing 2 on the memory switch for the second driver Adjust settings to desired positions press Set S button then press button 2 within 5 seconds Each time the Set and a numbered button are pressed the old memory is erased and a new one is stored NOTE Memory positions can be set with
199. ing in North American English and Spanish accents the system may not always work for some When navigating through an automated system such as voice mail or when sending a page at the end of speaking the digit string make sure to say send Storing names in phonebook when vehicle is not in motion is recommended It is not recommended to store similar sounding names in the UConnect phonebook UConnect phonebook name tag recognition rate is optimized for the person who stored the name in the phonebook You can say O letter O for 0 zero 800 must be spoken eight zero zero ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 e Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported Far End Audio Performance e Audio quality is maximized under e low to medium blower setting e low to medium vehicle speed e low road noise e smooth road surface e fully closed windows and e dry weather condition e Operation from driver seat e Performance such as audio clarity echo and loud ness to a large degree rely on the phone and network and not the UConnect system e Echo at far end can sometime be reduced by lowering the in vehicle audio volume Bluetooth Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to occasionally loose connection to the UConnect system When this hap pens the connection can general
200. involved in an acci dent A modified vehicle may not comply with required Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards FMVSS If A Deployment Occurs The airbag system is designed to deploy when the Occupant Restraint Controller detects a moderate to severe collision to help restrain the driver and front passenger and then to immediately deflate e As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke like particles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation These airborne particles may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If you have skin or eye irritation NOTE A frontal collision that is not severe enough to rinse the area with cool water For nose or throat need airbag protection will not activate the system This irritation move to fresh air If the irritation continues does not mean something is wrong with the airbag see your doctor If these particles settle on your system clothing follow the garment manufacturer s instruc tions for cleaning 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M e It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the airbags have been deployed If you are involved in another collision the airbags will not be in place to protect you WARNING Deployed airbags can t protect you in another colli sion Have the airbags replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible Enhanced Accident Response Feature If the
201. ion button anytime while the list is being played and say the priority number e The selected phone will be used for the next phone call If the selected phone is not available the UCon nect system will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near approximately with in 30 feet the vehicle Delete UConnect Paired Cellular Phones e Press the Phone button to begin e After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Phone Pairing e At the next prompt say Delete 80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee The phone names along with priority numbers will be played When prompted say the priority number of the cellu lar phone or All to delete all phones you wish to delete You can also press the Voice Recognition button anytime while the list is being played and say the priority number Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System Voice Recognition VR Always wait for the beep before speaking Speak normally without pausing just as you would speak to a person sitting approximately eight 8 feet away from you Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period Performance is maximized under e low to medium blower setting e low to medium vehicle speed e low road noise e smooth road surface e fully closed windows e dry weather condition Even though the system is designed for users speak
202. ion they will turn off in the normal manner NOTE The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds of turning the ignition off to activate this feature The Headlamp delay time is programmable Refer to Delay Turning Headlamps Off in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center section for details Fog Lights O The front fog light switch is on the headlamp switch below the dimmer control To activate the front fog lights turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and press the fog lamp switch NOTE The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on However selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights Turn Signals Move the Multi Function 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 You can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down without moving beyond the detent Releasing the lever at the detent will provide 3 flashes If either light has a very fast flash rate check for a defective outside light bulb If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is defective or there may be a circuit failure NOTE The message Turn Signal On will appear in the electronic vehicle information center EVIC and a continuous chime will be heard when the vehicle has been driven more than 1 mile 1
203. ire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours or driven less than 1mile 1 km after a 3 hour period The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pres sure molded into the tire side wall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the winter Example If garage temperature 68 F 20 C and the outside temperature 32 F 0 C then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi 21 kPa which equals 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 7 C for this outside temperature condition Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi 13 to 40 kPa during operation DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low 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 reduced vehicle loading may be required for high speed vehicle opera tion Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds loading
204. 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 the steering wheel travel are considered normal and does not indicate that there is a problem with the power steering system STARTING AND OPERATING 199 WARNING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Continued operation with reduced power steering 1 i SERVICE MAXIMUM assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others DESCRIPTION mee Service should be obtained as soon as possible BAY ag E ito MAXIMUM SIZE DESIGNATION PSE SS IRE CAUTION Prolong operation of the steering system at the end TREADWEAR of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering U S DOT TRACTION SAFETY k AND fluid temperature and should be avoided when STANDARDS NEST TEMPERATURE possible Damage to the power steering pump may GTIN GRADES occur 811b44e8 200 STARTING AND OPERATING See NOTE e P Passenger Metric tire sizing is based on U S design tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced standards P Metric tires have the letter P molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation Ex ample P215 65R15 95H European Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards Tires designed t
205. itches remain active for 10 min utes after the ignition switch has been turned off Open ing either front door will cancel this feature The time is customer programmable through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit under Personal Settings in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center section of this manual for details Auto Up Feature with Anti Pinch Protection If Equipped Lift the window switch to the second detent release and the window will go up automatically To stop the window from going all the way up during the auto up operation push down on the switch briefly To close the window part way lift the window switch to the first detent and release when you want the window to stop The power window switches remain active for 10 min utes after the ignition switch has been turned off The time is customer programmable through the electronic vehicle information center EVIC Refer to Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center section for details Opening either front door will cancel this feature NOTE If the window runs into any obstacle during auto closure it will reverse direction and then stop Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window NOTE Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto closure If this happens p
206. jured in an accident Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system ADJUSTABLE PEDALS This feature allows both the brake and accelerator pedals to move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel The adjust able pedal system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position The switch is located on the front side of the driver s seat cushion side shield Adjustable Pedal Switch Press the switch forward to move the pedals forward toward the front of the vehicle Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward toward the driver e The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF e The pedals can be adjusted while driving e The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in R Reverse or when the Speed Control is ON A message ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 will be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Center EVIC if the pedals are attempted to be ad Two latches must be released to open the hood First pull justed when the system is locked out Adjustable the hood release lever located under the left side of the Pedal Disabled Cruise Control Engaged or Ad instrument panel justable Pedal Disabled Vehicle In Reverse NOTE Your remote keyless entry transmitter or memory seat buttons on the driver s door panel can be used to recal
207. k plugs coc aaa 1 L I Xx 1 Ee sioner Replace if required Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve fJ X miles if not done at 60 months Replace the air conditioning filter J X Rotate the tires XX This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer f This maintenance is not mE if previously replaced to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis sions warranty M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Retain all receipts en SCHEDULE A 297 WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic M A l N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS W Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your ll Reporting Safety Defects 0 304 VEDI oo oae he bee oe Ps bes ee OS 300 SGT BRENNEN 304 O Prepare For The Appointment ou ll Publication Order Forms 304 PLETED Ale A MISE rsrs reread oo oe EE s 300 lll Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire H Be Reasonable With Requests 300 Quality Grades s seasea ada ia eae TERES 306 B If Yo
208. l the adjustable pedals to saved positions Refer to the Seats section for details CAUTION Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls Pedal travel may become RS limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in Hood Release Lever the adjustable pedal s path 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE See Next move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety catch to the left The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood 8125e159 Hood Safety Catch Use the hood prop rod if equipped to secure the hood in the open position To prevent possible damage do not slam the hood to close it Lower the hood until it is open approximately 6 inches 15 cm and then drop it This should secure both latches Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed with both latches engaged WARNING If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision You could have a collision Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving LIGHTS Overhead Console Map Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console Each light is turned ON by pressing the lens Press the lens a second time to turn the light OFF The lights also turn on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upward
209. ld only be serviced by an authorized dealer If the seat is removed or even if the seat attachment bolts are loosened or tightened in any way take the vehicle to an authorized dealer If there is a fault present in the OCS the Airbag Warning Light a red light located in the center of the instrument cluster directly in front of the driver will be turned on This indicates that you should take the vehicle to an authorized dealer The Airbag Warning Light is turned on whenever there is fault that can affect the operation of the airbag system If there is a fault present in the OCS both the PAD Indicator Light and the Airbag Warning Light are illuminated to show that the passenger airbag is turned off until the fault is cleared If an object is lodged under the seat and interferes with operation of the weight sensors a fault will occur which turns on both the PAD eee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Indicator Light and the Airbag Warning Light Once the lodged object is removed the fault will be automatically cleared after a short period of time e The Driver and Passenger Airbag Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel When the ORC detects a collision requiring the airbags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags Different airbag inflation rates may be possible based on collision severity and
210. le clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion If a fast charger is used while battery is in vehicle disconnect both vehicle battery cables before connecting the charger to battery Do not use a fast charger to provide starting voltage 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 this time approved by the manufacturer for your air condi tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode injuring you Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail requiring costly repairs Refer to Section 3 of the Warranty Information book for further warranty information e The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under high pressure To avoid risk of personal injury or damage to the system adding refrigerant or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected should be done by an experienced repairman eee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 255 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R 134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar bon HFC that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro tection Agency and is an ozone saving product How ever the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be per
211. le is equipped with left and right side NOTE Airbag covers may not be obvious in the curtain airbags do not have any accessory items g installed which will alter the roof including adding ad IRE UG NODLODOUGO GMONGHEDR GODOY a sunroof to your vehicle Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments bolts or screws for installation on the vehicle roof Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason 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 citizens band radios etc ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Along with the seat belts front airbags work with the instrument panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger Side Cur tain Airbags also work with seat belts to improve occu pant protection The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types of collisions The front airbags deploy in moderate to severe frontal collisions NOTE The passenger front airbag may not deploy even when the driver front airbag has if the Occupant Classification System refer to Occupant Classification System in this section has determined the passenger seat is empty or is occupied by someone that is classified in the small child category If your vehicle is so equipped the Side Curtain Airbag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to s
212. lean vinyl upholstery Mopar Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom mended for leather upholstery Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and Mopar Total Clean or equivalent Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid Please do not use polishes oils cleaning fluids ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 269 solvents detergents or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery Application of a leather condi tioner is not required to maintain the original condition WARNING Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes Many are potentially flammable and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with any commercial household type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the inside rear window equipped with electric defrosters and radio antenna Do not use scrapers or other sharp instruments which may scratch the elements When cleaning the rear view mirror spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in fron
213. ly be re established by switching the phone off on Your cell phone is recom mended to remain in Bluetooth on mode Power Up After switching ignition key from off to either On or ACC position or after a reset you must wait at least five 5 seconds prior to using the system 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Command Tree Main Menu Redial Towing emergen English Phonebook nedial Assistance Emergency Espanol rhoneDOOk Francais Last Gee Enter Number The 32 name language See Setup Number on Phone Phonebook is redialed specific phonebook will be Flowchart Flowchart used The phones paired M are available across all languages Number associated with entry is dialed Number is Dialed Note Available Voice commands are shown in bold face and are underlined 815a53fc ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 Phonebook Voice Tree Phonebook New Entry Enter Location Enter Location Current Number is played Entries Listed one at a time New Entry Added Enter New Number Entry is modified Note Available Voice commands are shown in bold face and are underlined Enter Location Entry Deleted 1st Confirmation 2nd Confirmation Phonebook Cleared 8131b294 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree Setup Setup ud Select Phone Language Toggle Pair List Phones Say Priority
214. ly the anchors provided for child seat tethers The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle handling To avoid loss of control result ing in personal injury follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle e Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor Put heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 e Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the To help protect against personal injury passengers vehicle to sway should not be seated in the rear cargo area The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only not for passengers who should sit in seats and use seat belts e Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback This could impair visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Mi Instruments And Controls 132 W Premium Instrument Cluster 133 W Instrument Cluster Descriptions 134 Bl Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 140 ITD GPUMCHONS 039 09 279 i we ok o eS Go 142 O Compass Display ia axdos dos Bie dex Ee os 143 O Telephone If Equipped 532 xx seuss 145 o Navigation If Equipped 147 LH System Warnings Cus
215. me octane number without MMT Gasolines blended with MMT have shown to reduce spark plug life and reduce emission system performance in some vehicles The manufacturer recom mends using gasolines without MMT Since the MMT 222 STARTING AND OPERATING xe content of gasoline may not be indicated on the pump you should ask your gasoline retailer whether or not his her gasoline contains MMT It is even more important to look for gasolines without MMT in Canada because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United States MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformu lated gasolines Materials Added to Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain effective detergent additives Use of additional detergents or other additives are not needed under normal conditions and would result in additional cost Therefore you should not have to add anything to the fuel Fuel System Cautions CAUTION Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle s performance e The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance or damage the emission control system e 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 dealer for serv
216. meLink button proceed with Programming step 2 For questions or comments contact HomeLink at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Security If you sell your vehicle be sure to erase the frequencies by following the Erasing HomeLink Buttons instruc tions in this section This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference that may be 3 received including interference that may cause undes ired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment HomeLink is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls Inc 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M The power sunroof switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console Never leave children in a vehicle with the keys in SUE es the ignition switch Occupants particularly unat tended children can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death In an accident there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be seriously injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too Do
217. ment Light Bulbs 275 W Bulb Replacement llle 276 o Low Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp And Park Tutti Lamp lt 44a e oes oem s 276 o Tail Stop Tail Turn Signal Lamp And Backup LAMP ce 3 i g dee iedr o 4s one ee ee x 278 E DICense Lamp 6 4404 44945 a4 Ed ote S hard A 281 W Fluids And Capacities 281 ll Recommended Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts lt 2 4 5 2 44 hx RA O44 cane S 282 CUSHING sie eRe ooy ooo oe ee eo ee ee 202 srgh cc p 282 ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 243 6 1L ENGINE POWER AUTOMATIC BRAKE FLUID COOLANT COOLANT DISTRIBUTION TRANSMISSION PRESSURE CAP RESERVOIR CENTER FLUID FILL _ ACCESS COVER BOTTLE WASHER REMOTE JUMP START ENGINE OIL ENGINE AIR CLEANER POWER STEERING BOTTLE POSITIVE BATTERY POST FLUID CHECK OIL FILL FILTER FLUID CHECK 81532084 6 1L Engine Compartment 244 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM OBD Il 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 excellent performance and fuel economy as well as engine emis sions well within current government regulations If any of these systems require service the OBD II system will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light It will also store di
218. mental and should be avoided 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 The recommended viscosity and quality grades are shown in Section 7 of this manual NON DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles kilometers of operation This should be considered as a normal part of the break in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty SAFETY TIPS 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 the safety tips below ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle Set the blower at high speed WARNING If you are required to drive with the trunk open make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed DO NOT use the recirculation mode Safety Checks You Should
219. n by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rubber cracking tears cuts and tightness of the connection at the bottle and radiator Inspect the entire system for leaks With the engine at normal operating temperature but not running check the cooling system pressure cap for proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of coolant from the radiator drain cock If the cap is sealing properly the engine coolant antifreeze will begin to drain from the coolant recovery bottle DO NOT RE MOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT Cooling System Drain Flush and Refill At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules the system should be drained flushed and refilled If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals Properly dispose of old antifreeze solution ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 259 Selection Of Coolant Use only the manufacturer s recommended coolant refer to Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct coolant type CAUTION Mixing of coolants other than specified HOAT en gine coolants may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection If a non HOAT cool ant is introduced into the cooling system in an emergenc
220. n display any one of twelve radio station preset frequencies CD disc number CD track number tape or one of 200 Satellite radio channels depending on which radio is in the vehicle I 812 4479 Electronic Vehicle Information Center The VOLUME switch controls the volume of the sound system Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume The AUDIO MODE SELECT button changes the mode of the radio from AM to FM to Tape to CD or to Satellite SAT depending on which radio is in the vehicle UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 The FUNCTION SELECT button advances the gt radio to the next preset changes the tape side being played or changes the current disc when used in audio mode A The SCROLL buttons change selections such as radio station CD track or satellite radio chan W aa depending on the current mode The following describes the operation of the SCROLL buttons in each mode Radio Operation Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for the next listenable station Tape Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next selection on the cassette Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current selection or to the beginning of the previous selection if it is within the first 5 seconds of
221. n repeatedly until the word SAT appears in the display A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode Selecting Satellite Mode RAK Radio Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word SAT appears in the display These radios will also display the current station name and program type For more information such as song title and artist press the MSG or INFO button A CD or tape may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode Selecting a Channel Press and release the SEEK or TUNE knob to search for the next channel Press the top of the button to search up and the bottom of the button to search down Holding the TUNE button causes the radio to bypass channels until the button is released Press and release the SCAN button if equipped to automatically change channels every 7 seconds The radio will pause on each channel for 7 seconds before moving on to the next channel The word SCAN will appear in the display between each channel change Press the SCAN button a second time to stop the search NOTE Channels that may contain objectionable con tent can be blocked Contact Sirius Customer Care at 888 539 7474 to discuss options for channel blocking or unblocking Please have your ESN SID information available ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 Storing and Selecting Pre Set Channels In addition to the 12 AM and 12 FM pre set stations you may also commit 12 satellite stations to
222. n start the engine Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving gear 184 STARTING AND OPERATING Se WARNING e Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way Un burned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle If the vehicle has a dis charged battery booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly See section 6 of this manual for the proper jump starting proce dures and follow them carefully Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the NORMAL STARTING procedure it may be flooded Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded CAUTION To prevent damage to the starter do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again If the engine has been flooded it may start to run but not have enough power to continue running when the key is released If this
223. n the original equipment tire Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the safety han dling and ride of your vehicle We recommend that you contact your original equipment or an authorized tire dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifi cations or capability WARNING e Do not use a tire wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle Some combina tions of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance charac teristics resulting in changes to steering han dling and braking of your vehicle This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering and suspension components You could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury or death Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have an accident Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control 214 STARTING AND OPERATING EENENENENEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENEENENENENNENNENENENEENENENENEEEEEENEEENENEENEEEEEEMMMEEMgSgssssssee ooNMNMMgMg inO NN CAUTION Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedom
224. nin nan eru nra a anana a a a an ara a a a a ana a k ana Man a anM alaan ana imUr kek EP MS Trunk Release Button Press the trunk button on the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter two times to open the trunk from outside the 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M vehicle The trunk lid can be released from inside the TRUNK SAFETY WARNING vehicle by pressing the Trunk Release Button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel The transmission must be in Park before the switch will operate Do not allow children to have access to the trunk either by climbing into the trunk from outside or EN EG ot SUBIT pen eyo We Pe through the inside of the vehicle Always close the displayed in the instrument cluster indicating that the trunk is open The odometer display will reappear once the trunk is closed trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended Once in the trunk young children may not be able to escape even if they entered through the rear seat If trapped With the key in lock position or key out the trunk open in the trunk children can die from suffocation or symbol will be displayed until the trunk is closed heat stroke ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Trunk Emergency Release Emergency Release The trunk of your vehicle is equipped with an emergency release handle It is located on the inside of the trunk lid near the latch and is coated so that it glows in a darkened
225. nsmitted sound causes the amplitude or height of the radio waves to vary and FM or Frequency Modulation in which the frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during transmission They mainly affect the wave amplitude ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 and thus remain a part of the AM reception They interfere very little with the frequency variations that carry the FM signal AM Reception AM sound is based on wave amplitude so AM reception can be disrupted by such things as lightning power lines and neon signs FM Reception Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia tions interference that consists of amplitude variations can be filtered out leaving the reception relatively clear which is the major feature of FM radio NOTE On vehicles so equipped the radio steering wheel radio controls and 6 disc CD DVD changer if equipped will remain active for 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off and the driver door has not been opened This feature is programmable through the electronic vehicle information center EVIC if equipped Refer to Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit under Personal Settings in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center section for details CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE To keep the cassette tapes and player in good condition take the following precautions 1
226. nt or rear GAWR A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident Overloading The load carrying components axle springs tires wheels etc of your vehicle will provide satisfactory service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and front and rear GAWR The best way to figure out the total weight of your vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for operation Weigh it on a commercial scale to insure that it is not over the GVWR Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle separately It is important that you distribute the load evenly over the front and rear axles Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life Heavier axles or suspension components do not necessarily increase the vehicle s GVWR Loading To load your vehicle properly first figure out its empty weight axle by axle and side by side Store heavier items down low and be sure you distribute their weight as evenly as possible Stow all loose items securely before ee STARTING AND OPERATING 227 Front Rear Axle Axle Empty Weight 2054 Ibs 1805 lbs 932 kg 819 kg driving If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you have exceeded either GAWR but the total load is within the specified GVWR you must redistribute the weight Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle st
227. nt Panel Interconnecting Wiring Knee Impact Bolsters Front Acceleration Sensors Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners Occupant Classification System OCS for the Front Passenger Seat Occupant Classification Module Passenger Airbag Disable PAD Indicator Light Weight Sensors How The Airbag System Works e The Occupant Restraint Controller ORC determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate The front airbag inflators are de signed to provide different rates of airbag inflation from direction provided by the ORC The ORC may also modify the rate of inflation based on the occupant size provided by the Occupant Classification Module The ORC will not detect roll over The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON positions These include all of the items listed above except the knee bolster the instru ment panel and the steering wheel and column If the key is in the LOCK position in the ACC position or not in the ignition the airbags are not on and will not inflate 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee e Also the ORC turns on the airbag warning 9 light and PAD indicator light in the instru PN ment panel for 6 to 8 seconds for a self check when the ignition is first turned on After the self check the airbag warning light will turn off The PAD indicator light w
228. nvestigation is undertaken by DaimlerChrysler regardless of initiative the company or its designated representative will first obtain permis sion of the appropriate custodial entity for the vehicle usually the vehicle owner or lessee before accessing the electronic data stored unless ordered to download data by a court with legal jurisdiction ie pursuant to a warrant A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity upon request General data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash databases such as those maintained by the US government and various states Data of a potentially sensitive nature such as would identify a particular driver vehicle or crash will be 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M treated confidentially Confidential data will not be dis closed by DaimlerChrysler to any third party except when 1 Used for research purposes such as to match data with a particular crash record in an aggregate database provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter preserved 2 Used in defense of DaimlerChrysler product litigation involving a 3 Requested by police under a legal warrant 4 Otherwise required by law Data Parameters that May Be Recorded e Diagnostic trouble code s and warning lamp status for electronically controlled safety systems including the airbag system e Airbag disable lamp status if equip
229. o this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width The letter P is absent from this tire size designation Example 215 65R15 96H LI Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LI Metric ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary Spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have the letter T molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa tion Example T145 80D18 103M High Flotation tire sizing is based on U S design standards and begins with the tire diameter molded into the sidewall Example 31x10 5 R15 LT ee STARTING AND OPERATING 201 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE Size Designation P Passenger car tire size based on U S design standards blank 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 Section Width in Milimeters mm 65 Aspect Ratio in Percent 76 Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section Width in Inches in R Construction Code R means Radial Construction p means Diagonal or Bias Construction 15 Rim Diameter in Inches in 202 STARTING AND OPERATING Se EXAMPLE Service Description 95 Load Index A numerical code asso
230. of a vehicle You could be burned Always place gas containers on the ground while filling VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown in the charts that follow This information should be used for passenger and luggage loading as indicated If the seatbacks are folded for carrying cargo do not exceed the specified GVWR and GAWR Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has a certification label attached to the rear of the driver s door The label contains the following information e Name of manufacturer e Month and year of manufacture e Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR e Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR front e Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR rear e Vehicle Identification Number VIN e Type of Vehicle e Month Day and Hour of Manufacture MDH 226 STARTING AND OPERATING xe The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the Vehicle Identification Number VIN Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers and cargo The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GAWR WARNING Because the front wheels steer the vehicle it is important that you do not exceed the maximum fro
231. ollowing messages LEFT FRONT LEFT REAR RIGHT FRONT RIGHT REAR LOW PRESSURE One or more of these messages will be displayed in the EVIC if a low tire pressure condition exists in one or more tires Inspect all tires for proper inflation pressure once the proper tire pressure has been set the TPM system 216 STARTING AND OPERATING ee warning will reset automatically when the vehicle has been driven for at least 2 minutes at or above 15 mph 24 km h CHECK TPM SYSTEM See your authorized dealer when this message appears in the EVIC This message indicates that a system fault condition has been detected CAUTION The TPM system has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPM system pressures have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system operation or sen sor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size type and or style After market wheels can cause sensor damage Do not use tire sealant from a can or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPM system as damage to the sensors may result CAUTION After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al ways reinstall the valve stem cap This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the wheel rim sensor NOTE e The TPM system can inform the driver of a low tire pressure condition e The TPM system is not intended
232. on Radio Mode Press the INFO button for an RBDS station one with call letters displayed The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast if available from an FM station FM mode only RW FF Radio Mode Pressing the rewind fast forward button causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows This feature operates in either AM FM or Satel lite if equipped frequencies TUNE Control Radio Mode Turn the right side rotary control to increase or decrease the frequency 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL See AM FM Button Radio Mode Press the button to select AM or FM Modes Setting the Tone Balance and Fade Press the rotary TUNE control and BASS will display Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decrease the Bass tones Press the rotary TUNE control a second time and MID will display Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decrease the Mid Range tones Press the rotary TUNE control a third time and TREBLE will display Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decrease the Treble tones Press the rotary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL will display Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers Press the rotary TUNE control a fifth time and FADE will display Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level between the front and rear sp
233. on the transmitter to lock all doors The turn signal lights will flash once to acknowledge the lock signal The horn will chirp once to acknowledge the signal If desired the Sound Horn On Lock feature can be turned on or off Refer to Personal Settings in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC section of this manual for details To unlock the trunk Press the trunk button on the transmitter two times to unlatch the trunk 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M Using The Panic Alarm To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF press and hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one second and release When the panic alarm is on the headlights and park lights will flash the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 15 mph 24 km h or greater NOTE e The interior lights will turn off when the ignition is switched to the ACC or ON position after the panic alarm is activated However the exterior lights and horn will remain on e When you turn off the panic alarm by pressing the PANIC button a second time you may have to be closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of the system To Turn Off Flash Lights On Lock Unlock NOTE The Flash Lights On Lock Unlock feature can be turned on or off Refer to P
234. only manufacturer s recommended power steering fluid 256 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M If necessary add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level With a clean cloth wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces Refer to Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type Front amp Rear Suspension Ball Joints The suspension ball joints should be inspected for exter nal leakage or damage when other maintenance is per formed Steering Linkage The tie rod end ball joints should be inspected for external leakage or damage when other maintenance is performed Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points including such items as seat tracks doors trunk and hood hinges should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet easy operation and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the appli cation of any lubricant the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit after lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed Particular attention should also be given to hood latching compo nents to insure proper function When performing other underhood services the hood latch release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year preferably in the fall and spring Apply a small amount of a high quality Mopar Lock Cylinder Lubri cant or equivalent directly into the lock cylinder Windshield Wiper Blad
235. onvex mirror Power Remote Control Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driver s door trim panel next to the power door lock switch A rotary knob selects the left mirror right mirror or off position After selecting a mirror move the knob in the same direction you want the mirror to move Use the center off position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror position ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 65 SEES Paa aen naa a m 812adf28 Power Mirror Controls Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the Driver Memory Seat Refer to the Seats section for details Heated Remote Control Mirrors These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the Rear Window Defrost Illuminated Vanity Mirrors An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor To use the mirror rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward The light turns on automatically Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights Illuminated Vanity Mirror 66 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee HANDS FREE COMMUNICATION UConnect IF EQUIPPED UConnect is a voice activated hands free in vehicle communications system UConnect allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands e g Call Mike Work or Dial 248 555 1212 Your cellular phone s audio is transmitted
236. opar fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from your dealer They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D C If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra tion NHTSA in addition to notifying the manufacturer 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 dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Wash ington DC area or write to NHTSA U S Dept of Transportation Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should contact the Customer Service Department imme diately Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should write to Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals you may use either the website or the phone
237. operly This self check occurs each time the vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph 11 km h ABS is activated during braking under certain road or stopping conditions ABS inducing conditions can in clude ice snow gravel bumps railroad tracks loose debris or panic stops You also may experience the following when the brake system goes into Anti lock e The ABS motor running it may continue to run for a short time after the stop e the clicking sound of solenoid valves e brake pedal pulsations e and a slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop These are all normal characteristics of ABS 198 STARTING AND OPERATING See WARNING The Anti Lock Brake System contains sophisticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or high output radio transmitting equipment This interfer ence can cause possible loss of anti lock braking capability Installation of such equipment should be performed by qualified professionals 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 POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost If for some reason the power assist is interrupted
238. ormal driving conditions replace the air filter at the intervals shown on Schedule A If however you drive the vehicle frequently under dusty or severe con ditions the filter element should be inspected periodi cally and replaced if necessary at the intervals shown on Schedule B WARNING The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire Do not remove the air cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air cleaner removed Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury Fuel Filter A plugged fuel filter can cause stalling limit the speed at which a vehicle can be driven or cause hard starting Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the fuel tank filter replacement may be necessary See your local dealer for service Catalytic Converter The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emission control device Under normal operating conditions the catalytic con verter will not require maintenance However it is im portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage 252 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine operation a scorching odor may indi
239. out the ve hicle in Park but the vehicle must be in Park to recall a memory position The Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock feature must be turned on using the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center in this manual for details Programming the Remote Keyless Transmitter for the Memory Feature Your Remote Keyless Entry Transmitters can be pro grammed to return the driver s seat side mirror adjust able pedal power tilt and telescopic steering column if equipped settings and radio station presets to the saved position when the UNLOCK button is pressed and released To program your transmitters perform the following 1 Remove key from ignition with all four doors closed 2 Select desired memory profile 1 or 2 3 Press and release the Set 5 button on the memory seat switch then press and release button 1 or 2 Memory Profile Set lor 2 will be displayed in the instrument cluster on vehicles equipped with the Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center 4 Press and release the Lock button on the transmitter within 10 seconds NOTE Your transmitters may be unlinked to your memory settings by pressing the Unlock button on the transmitter in step 4 above These functions can be selected at the EVIC using the Personal Settings Cus tomer Programmable Features Refer to Electronic Ve hicle Information Center Personal Settings for de tails When newly purch
240. ower knob to any desired airflow level other than Hi or Lo Auto Set mode knob to Auto Set temperature knobs for comfort Automatic User selectable to any speed Automatic Automatic The system will Air Temperature Air Recirculation Operation How Blower Control Mode Control Control Control Automatic but can Automatic Automatic be overridden for 10 minutes at a time Automatic but can be overridden for 10 minutes at a time A C Operation Automatic Automatic Mode Preferred Automatic Set mode knob to any desired air delivery point other than Auto Set blower knob to either Hi or Lo Auto Set temperature knobs for comfort Automatic User selectable to any air delivery point Automatic User selectable outside or recirculated User selectable A C on or off Blower and Mode Preferred Automatic Set blower knob to any desired airflow level other than Hi or Lo Auto Set mode knob to any desired air delivery point other than Auto Set temperature knobs for comfort User selectable to any speed User selectable to any air delivery point Automatic User selectable outside or recirculated User selectable A C on or off 81341de7 The operator can override the AUTO mode setting and select the direction of the air by rotating the right mode knob to one of the following positions e Defrost CH Air is directed to the windshield through t
241. paired with many different electronic devices but can only be actively connected with one electronic device at a time ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 If you would like to connect or disconnect the Blue tooth connection between a UConnect paired cellular phone and the UConnect system follow the instruction described in your cellular phone user s manual List Paired Cellular Phone Names Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Phone pairing When prompted say List Phones The UConnect system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority To select or delete a paired phone being announced press the Voice recognition button and say Select or Delete Also see next two sections for alternate way of doing this Select another Cellular Phone This feature allows you to select and start using another phone with the UConnect system The phone must have been previously paired to the UConnect system that you want to use it with e Press the Phone button to begin e After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Select Phone e The phone names along with priority numbers will be played e When prompted say the priority number of the cellu lar phone you wish to select You can also press the Voice Recognit
242. pear in the display of certain radios Call by Saying a Name Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Call System will prompt you to say the name of the person you want call After the Ready prompt and the following beep say the name of the person you want to call For example you can say John Doe where John Doe is a previ ously stored name entry in the UConnect phone book Refer to section Add Names to Your UCon nect Phonebook to learn how to store a name in the phonebook e The UConnect system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number which may appear in the display of certain radios Add Names to Your UConnect Phonebook NOTE Adding names to phonebook is recommended when vehicle is not in motion e Press the Phone button to begin e After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook New Entry e When prompted say the name of the new entry Use of long names helps the voice recognition and is recom mended For example say Robert Smith or Robert instead of Bob eee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 71 e When prompted enter the number designation e g Home Work Mobile or Pager This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook entry if desired e When prompted recite the phone number for the phonebook entry that you are adding A
243. ped e Time of airbag deployment in terms of ignition cycles and vehicle mileage e Airbag deployment level if applicable e Seatbelt status e Brake status service and parking brakes e Accelerator status including vehicle speed e Engine control status including engine speed e Cruise control status e Traction stability control status Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time babies and children too Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems This is the law and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck led up in a rear seat if available According to crash statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child even a tiny baby can become a missile inside the vehicle The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could 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 child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child s size There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt Always check the child sea
244. performance of the seat belt system by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant in a collision Pretensioners work for all size occupants including those in child restraints NOTE These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re straint Controller ORC see Airbag Section Like the front airbags the pretensioners are single use items After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners both must be replaced Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System BeltAlert If the driver s or front passenger s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h the Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert will alert the driver or front passenger to buckle their seat belt The ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 driver should also instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts Once the warning is triggered the Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96 seconds or until the driver s or front passenger s seat belt is buckled The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert will be reactivated if the driver s or front passenger s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8
245. push button memory These satellite channel pre set stations will not erase any AM or FM pre set memory stations Follow the memory pre set procedures that apply to your radio Using the PTY Program Type Button if equipped Follow the PTY button instructions that apply to your radio PTY Button SCAN When the desired program type is obtained press the SCAN button within five seconds The radio will play 7 seconds of the selected channel before moving to the next channel of the selected program type Press the SCAN button a second time to stop the search NOTE Pressing the SEEK or SCAN button while performing a music type scan will change the channel by one and stop the search Pressing a pre set memory button during a music type scan will call up the memory channel and stop the search PTY Button SEEK When the desired program is obtained press the SEEK button within five seconds The channel will change to the next channel that matches the program type selected Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance Larger luggage items should be placed as far forward as possible Do not place items directly on or above the antenna Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons e The vehicle is parked in
246. r this may vary NOTE The temperature setting can be adjusted at any time without affecting automatic control operation The air conditioning in this system is automatic Pressing this button while in AUTO mode will cause an audible beep and the LED will flash three times and remain off This indicates that the system is in AUTO and requesting the air conditioning is not neces sary The system will automatically control recircu lation However pressing this button will tem porarily put the system in recirculation mode ten minutes This can be used when outside conditions such as smoke odors dust or high humidity are present This will cause an audible beep and the LED will illuminate After ten minutes the system will return to normal AUTO mode function and the LED will turn off NOTE e The surface of the climate control panel and the top center of the instrument panel should be kept free of debris due to the climate control sensor s location Mud on the windshield may also cause poor operation of this system e To provide you with maximum comfort in the auto matic mode during cold start ups the blower fan will remain off until the engine warms up However the fan will engage immediately if the defrost mode is selected or if you manually select a blower speed e Under certain conditions after the vehicle is turned off the climate control system may recalibrate and a noise may be heard for 20 seconds This is
247. r 2s see e stre RES 179 255 Air Conditioning Operating Tips 180 Air Conditioning Refrigerant 205 Air Pressure Tires leen 209 Cl A TTE 35 Albat DeploO BIEDE woe oan tas gene eo 8 39 45 Pipes Licht gases deus awe eo vdd 40 47 57 135 Airbag Maintenance 5 2 eau a ae debo rt A Gee a 46 WP PPP 43 AUD WINdOW sessi vos yo aea eae sees cen 35 43 Dau yS 2455 54 RERXRRRVERUASA SAESP A 21 Alignment and Balance 2 istsi enaedeesdeat 214 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 167 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 259 281 DISPOSE zug sou 9 9 4 9 4 Ore oe Prid 260 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 195 Anti Lock Warning Light 222 ekke tema 195 Anb FheH Security AIR aou dm x em raa 21 Appearance C MEO ad 44 4 8 prosunt caw o thas 266 Auto Down Power Windows 23 Auto Up Power Windows 24 Automatic Dimming Mirror 63 Automatic Door Locks a2 20 ace o qur a erm ee 17 Aqitomauc HeadloDlis xiuaawee dx EXER W Automatic Temperature Control 173 Automatic Transmission 185 265 266 Adding FIG 444454444 xe dX hee Sod 266 282 Fluid and Fitter Chances a xs kem te een 266 Paid CDS aoeu questo dessert YE c en 266 Frud Level Chee ss susa boys ae Se V var ait 265 PIO T DE 225822 tae eeniat een denen ces 282 A t stick 4 424 4 h5 neon ue AES oss a 187 192 Ball Joints i44
248. r to alert the driver to upshift to the next gear The UPSHIFT message will display while operating the vehicle at higher engine revolutions per minute RPM Shifting into or out of the autostick mode can be done at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal When the driver wishes to engage autostick simply move the shift lever to the Left or Right D D position while in DRIVE Hold the shift lever to the right for at least one second to disengage autostick The transmission will now operate automatically shifting between the five available gears Autostick General Information You can start out in first or second gear The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions Avoid using speed control when autostick is engaged The transmission will not automatically shift up when maximum engine speed is reached while autostick is engaged Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when autostick is engaged 194 STARTING AND OPERATING Se PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch on the brake light in the instrument cluster will turn on NOTE This light only shows that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the
249. ransmission exceeds normal operating temperature the transmission will change the way it shifts to help control the condition This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in D Drive position After the transmission cools down it will return to normal opera tion AUTOSTICK Autostick is a driver interactive transmission that offers manual gear shifting capability to provide the driver with more control Autostick allows the driver to increase engine braking ability eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts and improve overall vehicle perfor mance This system can also provide the driver with more control during passing city driving mountain driving trailer towing and many other situations Autostick Operation By placing the shift lever in the DRIVE position the lever can be moved from side to side This allows the driver to select a specific gear Move the shift lever to the Left to trigger a downshift and to the Right to trigger an upshift The gear position will be shown in the transmis sion gear display located in the instrument cluster NOTE In the autostick mode the transmission will only shift up and down when Left or Right D D is manually selected by the driver ee STARTING AND OPERATING 193 An UPSHIFT message will appear in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC portion of your instru ment cluster when using Autostick This message ap pears in orde
250. removed Because of this you should not attempt to service a headlight bulb yourself If a headlight bulb fails take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service WARNING A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of High Intensity Discharge HID headlights when the headlight switch is turned ON It may cause serious electrical shock or electrocution if not serviced prop erly See your authorized dealer for service es MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 277 NOTE When HID headlights are turned on there is a blue hue to the lights This diminishes and becomes more white after approximately 10 seconds as the system charges e Open the hood e Twist the appropriate bulb socket assembly counter clockwise and pull out Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly NOTE Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be necessary prior to replacing bulbs on driver s side head H 81530742 e Replace the bulb and push into socket assembly Reinstall the socket assembly and turn clockwise PARK TURN LAMP BULB 81204103 278 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M CAUTION Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol Tail Stop Tail Turn Signal Lamp and Backup Lamp 1 Open the Trunk 2 Remove two fasteners from the back of the tail lamp assembly p 3
251. rogrammed NOTE When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced bring all vehicle keys with you to the dealer Customer Key Programming You can program new sentry keys to the system if you have two valid sentry keys by performing the following procedure 1 Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank s to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code 2 Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch ON for at least 3 seconds but no longer than 15 seconds Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the first key 3 Insert the second valid key and turn the ignition switch ON within 15 seconds After ten seconds a chime will sound and the Theft Alarm Light will begin to flash Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the second key 4 Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds After 10 seconds a single chime will sound The Theft Alarm Light will stop flashing turn on for 3 seconds then turn off The new Sentry Key has been programmed The Keyless Entry Transmitter will also be programmed during this procedure Repeat this procedure to program up to a total of 8 keys If you do not have a programmed sentry key contact your dealer for details NOTE If a programmed key has been lost see your dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys tems memory This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle The
252. rophone for the system and the control buttons that will enable you to access the system The diagram below shows the mirror with the appropriate buttons Individual button behavior is discussed in the Operation section eee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 67 8105b20d UConnect Switches The UConnect system can be used with any Hands Free Profile certified Bluetooth cellular phone If your cellular phone supports a different profile eg Headset Profile you may not be able to use any UConnect features Refer to your cellular service provider or the phone manufacturer for details The UConnect system is fully integrated with the vehicle s audio system The volume of the UConnect system can either be adjusted from the radio volume control knob or from the steering wheel radio control right switch if so equipped The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the UConnect system such as CELL or caller ID on certain radios Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect system and to navigate through the UConnect menu structure Voice commands are required after most UConnect system prompts You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options e Prior to giving a voice command one must wait for the voice on beep which follows the Ready prompt or another prompt e For certain operations compound commands can
253. rs on the crash side of the vehicle A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain airbag The inflating side curtain airbag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window The airbag inflates in about 30 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee milliseconds about one quarter of the time it takes to blink your eyes with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the side curtain airbag inflates This especially applies to children The side curtain airbag is only about 3 1 2 inches 9 cm thick when it is inflated e The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger and position every one for the best interaction with the front airbag 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 airbag deployment Do not make any modifications to the front passenger seat components assembly or to the seat cover The following requirements must be strictly adhered to e Do not modify the front passenger seat assembly or components in any way Do not modify the front seat center console or center position seat in any way
254. s 865 Ibs 400 Ibs 465 Ibs 811a4d11 208 STARTING AND OPERATING Se WARNING 1 Safety WARNING Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents 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 e Under inflation increases tire flexing and can result in tire failure TIRES GENERAL INFORMATION e Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure Tire Pressure Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle Three primary areas are affected by improper tire pressure e Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob lems You could lose control of your vehicle e Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly resulting in loss of vehicle control e Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom mended cold tire inflation pressure ee STARTING AND OPERATING 209 2 Economy Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread
255. s calibrated You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects until the CAL message displayed in the EVIC turns off The compass will now function normally Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the CAL message does not appear in the EVIC display you must put the compass into the Calibration Mode manually To put into a Calibration Mode Turn on the ignition switch Press and hold the compass button for approxi mately 2 seconds Use the SCROLL buttons until Cali brate Compass is highlighted Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button to start the calibration The message CAL will appear in the EVIC Complete one or more 360 turns in an area free from large metal objects until the CAL message turns off The compass will now function normally Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and Geographic North In some areas of the country the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings If this occurs the compass variance must be set NOTE Magnetic materials should be kept away from the overhead console This is where the compass sensor is located COMPASS VARIANCE MAP 8000cbab UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 145 To set the variance Turn the ignition switch ON Press and hold the compass
256. s moisture on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver The feature is especially useful for road splash or overspray from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead Rotate the end of the multi function lever to one of six settings to activate this feature The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the multi function lever Wiper delay position 1 is the least sensitive and wiper delay position 6 is the most sensi tive Settings 3 4 should be used for normal rain condi tions Settings 2 or 1 can be used if the driver desires less wiper sensitivity Settings 5 and 6 can be used if the driver desires more sensitivity Place the wiper switch in the OFF position when not using the system NOTE e The rain sensing feature will not operate when the wiper switch is in the LOW or HIGH speed position e The rain sensing feature may not function properly when ice or dried salt water is present on the wind shield ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 e Use of Rain X or products containing wax or silicone may reduce rain sensor performance e The rain sensing system will not operate when the engine is running the gear selector is in the PARK position and the outside temperature is below freez ing This is done to protect the wiper blades from damage Place the gear selector in the DRIVE position to allow the rain sensing feature to operate e A customer programmable feature in the Elec
257. s the Voice Recognition button and say Pair a Phone to select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt Turning Confirmation Prompts On Off Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices e g the UConnect sys tem will not repeat a phone number before you dial it e Press the Phone button to begin e After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Confirmations The UConnect system will play the current confirmation prompt status and you will be given the choice to change it Phone and Network Status Indicators The UConnect system will provide notification to inform you if your cellular phone is in roaming status has low signal strength or has a low battery when you are trying to place a phone call Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the UConnect system while dialing via the cell phone keypad the user must exercise 78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee caution and take precautionary safety measures By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth cellular phone the audio will be played through your vehicle s audio system The UConnect system will work the same as if you dial the number using voice recognition NOTE Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the UConnect system to play it on the v
258. second time and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rolling code equipped device repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee NOTE To program the remaining two HomeLink but tons begin with Programming step two Do not repeat step one For questions or comments please contact HomeLink at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Canadian Programming Gate 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 to pick up the signal during programming Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to time out in the same manner If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties programming a gate operator by using the Program ming procedures regardless of where you live replace Programming HomeLink step 3 with the following NOTE If programming a garage door opener or gate operator it is advised to unplug the device during the cycling process to prevent possible overheating 3 Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release every two seconds cycle your hand held transmitter until the frequency signal has successfully been accepted by HomeLink The EVIC display will show Channel X Trained
259. section of this manual for details Auto Unlock The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if 1 The Auto Unlock feature is enabled 2 The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph 0 km h 3 The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK 4 The driver door is opened 5 The doors were not previously unlocked 6 The vehicle speed is 0 mph 0 km h The Auto Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled Refer to Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC section of this manual NOTE Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock features in accordance with local laws Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats the rear doors are equipped with a child protection door lock system 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee WARNING Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged To activate the system open the rear door and move the child lock control located near the door s rear latch to the ON position When the child lock system is engaged the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY This system allows you to lock or unlo
260. smission gear selection 18 Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON this light will turn on for 5 to 8 seconds as a bulb check During the bulb check if the driver s or front passenger s seat belt is unbuckled a chime will sound After the bulb check or when driving if the driver s or front passenger s seat belt remains unbuck led the Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on continuously See page 32 for more information 19 Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON position 20 Electronic Throttle Control ETC Light This light informs you of a problem with the A Electronic Throttle Control system If a prob lem is detected the light will come on while the engine is running Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the gear selector 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 how ever see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is flashing when the engine is running immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or en gine stall and your vehicle may require towing The light will come on when the ignition is first turned on and remain on briefly as a bulb check If the light does not come on during starting ha
261. specially when the engine is cold e If there is a need to restart your engine be sure to cycle the key to the LOCK position before restarting Trans mission engagement may be delayed up to 10 seconds after restart if the key is not cycled to the LOCK position first e The electronically controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule The transmission electronics are ee STARTING AND OPERATING 191 self calibrating Therefore the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt or soft until after the break in period This is a normal condition and pre cision shifts will develop within a few shift cycles WARNING It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is firmly on the brake pedal The selector lever is automatically locked while in the PARK position To move the selector lever out of the PARK position the brake pedal must be firmly depressed before the shift lock will release Shift the selector lever to the desired position only when the engine is idling normally and the brake pedal is applied Do not release the brake until ready to drive The vehicle may otherwise accelerate qui
262. splay shows Channels Cleared after 20 seconds Do not hold the buttons for 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M WARNINCG Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal Transceiver Do longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat step one to program a second and or third hand held transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink buttons 8125e19b HomeLink Buttons WARNING Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide a danger ous gas Do not run the vehicle s exhaust while training the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause seri ous injury or death not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate A moving door or gate can cause serious injury or death to people and pets or damage to objects 2 Position the end of your hand held transmitter 1 3 inches 3 8 cm away from the HomeLink buttons 3 Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink button that you want to train and the hand held trans mitter buttons Do not release the buttons until step 4 has been completed NOTE Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace this Programming Step 3 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator Canadian Pro gramming section eee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 4 The EVIC display will show Channel X Training where X is Channel 1 2 or 3 Release both buttons after the EVIC display sho
263. sposal ies aoeacy aotep s dox aca qd e ame 250 Materials Added to 32 s22s544444584 en 249 Recommendation 249 281 VISCOSITY sertti manani 9 9 3 15 0 4 3 dod icri a 281 Onboard Diagnostic System 244 245 Opener Garage DOO nudo Rd dei Seba 114 Operator Manuals Owner s Manuals 4 Overhead Console 2 vs lt 4 43640 6545 654 EYES 113 Overheating POME esu ee mies atem icr es 157 230 Owners Manual 2 645458 628 i656 6440 4 304 Pame Ont ade m spes deed e IER asiak 20 Park Assist System Rear 2d 4 55 0344 een 3 85 Pakino DOKE uoce dem eyo see 3 ae 3 Ros 194 Parking On Lil a2 ucc arm eet opted rada 194 Lasse DISDE 2o uacua yeso d RENE deny EA 101 Pedals Adjastable eau been a mi emia oa deed 94 Personal perulice sesa petia 0 5 89 p B eases 147 lc m PP C 55 Phone Cellular 2224324991395 2q3 4 9 4 66 Phone Hands Free eee 66 Placard Tire and Loading Information 204 Power Drakes yonneaaecea de ugdeuebadgenes saat 195 Distribution Center 000 270 Door Locks NIOS ga oe 3899 ae bed RU ead 3 2 9 5c ed GE o 25 ac 56 2 Sy Ge oor eae eae ood as DEALS AS au ba aey sae a a ee be es vg P oa onto ae aay a oe STS OLLCLL LLL AILLILLLLLULLLLLUGIOLG GGGG oaaOaAa Oto Ge b Steine Checkin sind se Pavers dee soa s 29 vin speta peepee a g EE DA A 120 Tilt Telescoping Steering Column 106 lan o PC tiki ee Ee Os A 23 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts
264. st 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 connectors over the top of the seat cover material Then rotate the tether anchorage cover directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchor age being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor and the child restraint If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints raise the head restraint and where pos sible route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts If not possible lower the head restraint and route the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint Finally tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat removing slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee WARNING Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat belt The passenger seat belts are equipped with cinching latch plates which are d
265. stance longer Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others The ABS light monitors the Anti Lock Brake Sys tem The light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds ee STARTING AND OPERATING 197 If the ABS light remains on or comes on while driving it indicates that the Anti Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required However the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on If the ABS light is on the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti Lock brakes If the ABS light does not come on when the Ignition switch is turned to the ON position have the bulb repaired as soon as possible If both the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Light remain on the Anti Lock brakes ABS and Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD systems are not function ing Immediate repair to the ABS system is required When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph 11 km h you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises These noises are the system per forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS system is working pr
266. system can contact any thing that can burn ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 253 NOTE The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should not be disconnected and should only be replaced with a battery of the same type vented WARNING e Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you Don t allow battery fluid to contact your eyes skin or clothing Don t 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 Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the battery Don t use Battery Location The top of the MAINTENANCE FREE battery is perma a booster battery or any other booster source with periodic maintenance required clamps to touch each other NOTE The battery is stored under an access cover in Battery posts terminals and related accessories the rear compartment Remote battery terminals are contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands located in the engine compartment for jump starting after handling 254 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M CAUTION WARNING e It is essential when replacing the cables on the e Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked posi tive and negative and identified on the battery case Cab
267. t Owner s Manual to ensure you have the right seat for your child Use the restraint that is correct for your child Infants and Child Restraints e Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 9 kg 20 Ibs Two types of child restraints can be used rearward facing infant carriers and convertible child seats The infant carrier is only used rearward facing in the vehicle It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 20 lbs 9 kg Convertible child seats can be used either rearward facing or forward facing in the vehicle Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward facing direction than infant carriers do so they can be used rearward facing by children who weigh more than 20 lbs 9 kg but are less than one year old Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system See the LATCH Child Seat Anchorage System section 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 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee WARNING e Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could come loose in a collision The
268. t of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 Ib since 5 x 150 750 and 1400 750 650 Ib 206 STARTING AND OPERATING xe 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustra tion purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle NOTE For the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs 392 Kg STARTING AND OPERATING 207 Combined weight of AVAILABLE TOTAL FRONT REAR occupants and cargo MINUS Combined Occupant s Cargo Luggage and from Tire Placard weight Trailer Tongue Occupant 1 200 Ibs EXAMPLE 1 Occupant 2 130 Ib 865lbs hus 670 BS 195 Ibs EXAMPLE 2 Occupant 1 210 ibs Occupant 2 180 Ibs Occupant 3 150 Ibs TOTAL WEIGHT 540 Ibs 540 Ibs 325 Ibs EXAMPLE 3 Occupant 1 200 ibs Occupant 2 200 Ibs TOTAL WEIGHT 400 Ib
269. t of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic When cleaning the lenses care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic 1 Clean with a wet soft rag A mild soap solution may be used but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners If soap is used wipe clean with a clean damp rag 2 Dry with a soft tissue Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners This will weaken the fabric Sun damage can also weaken the fabric If the belts need cleaning use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Do not remove the belts from the car to wash them Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly 270 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders CAUTION Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent with the cup holder in the center console e When installing the Power Distribution Center NOTE The cup holder cannot be removed cover it is important to ensure the cover is prop erly positioned and fully latched Failure to do so POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS may allow water to get into the Power Distribu tion Center and possibly result in a electrical Front Power Distribution Center system failure A power distribution center is located in the engine compartment This center contains fuses and relays When replacing a blown fuse it is important to use only a fus
270. tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of contents to determine which section contains the information you desire The detailed index at the rear of this manual contains a complete listing of all subjects Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this owner s manual BRAKE cp NJ Su D O A 7 H TURN SIGNALS REAR WINDOW WIPER WINDSHIELD WIPER BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH BEAM HORN UPPER AIR OUTLET HEATED SEAT INTERMITTENT WARNING LOW PARKING nes BRAKE e mp LI FUEL REAR WINDOW WINDSHIELD LOW BEAM KEY ACTIVATE UPPER AND LOWER HEATED SEAT INTERMITTENT WIPER WASHER FAILURE OF ANTI LOCK POWER OUTLET AIR OUTLET HIGH BRAKING SYSTEM wy m Fh Fh E t 4 e I FUEL FILL SIDE REAR WINDOW WINDSHIELD WASHER FRONT FOG LIGHT HOOD RELEASE LOWER AIR OUTLET RECIRCULATION WASHER FLUID LEVEL SEAT BELT N P GW e S271 e Y S ENGINE OIL REAR WINDOW WINDSHIELD EXTERIOR BULB LIFTGATE RELEASE DEFROST AND VENTILATING FAN DEFROST ELECTRICALLY AIRBAG SURES AND LIFTGATE LOWER AIR OUTLET HEATED OPEN Us
271. te that the U Connect phone is currently in roaming Voice Mail oi Text Message L 1 Battery Strength V Call in Progress X Phone Not Available The EVIC displays this symbol to in dicate that you have voice mail The EVIC displays this symbol to in dicate a text message The EVIC displays this symbol to in dicate the battery strength of the U Connect phone The EVIC displays this symbol to in dicate that a phone connection has been made The EVIC displays this symbol to in dicate that the U Connect phone is currently not available ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 147 Navigation If Equipped Navigation Display Control Press and release the MENU button until Navigation is displayed in the EVIC When the Navigation System is On the steering wheel buttons can be used to select the Map or Menu display on the Navigation Unit When the Menu display is active the SCROLL buttons can be used to scroll through the list the FUNCTION SELECT button can be used to select an item and the AUDIO MODE SELECT button can be used to return to the previous menu When the Map display is active pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button will change the Navigation Unit Display to the Menu Turn By Turn Directions If Turn by Turn Navigation is enabled through Personal Settings the Navigation System will provide turn by turn directions to the programmed destination in the EVIC display The name of the approac
272. ted test which you can use prior to going to the test station To check if your vehicle s OBD system is ready you must do the following 1 Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 245 2 Turn the ignition to the ON position but do not crank or start the engine 3 If you crank or start the engine you will have to start this test over 4 As soon as you turn your key to the ON position you will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check 5 Approximately 15 seconds later one of two things will happen a The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I M station b The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD system is ready and you can proceed to the I M station 7 246 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M If your OBD system is not ready you should see your authorized dealer or repair facility If your vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD system to update A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready Regardl
273. tertainment System VES If Equipped Refer to separate Video Entertainment System VES Guide VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM SALES CODE XRV IF EQUIPPED The optional VES Video Entertainment System con sists of a DVD player and LCD liquid crystal display screen a battery powered remote control and two head sets The system is located in the center console storage bin under the armrest lid refer to your VES User s Manual for detailed operating instructions evt Accessing The VES 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Stace aor 815b 960 SM Raising The DVD Screen Remote Control Location ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 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 Satel lite Radio This service offers up to 100 channels of music sports news entertainment and programming for chil dren directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios System Activation To activate your Sirius Satellite Radio service call the toll free number 888 539 7474 or visit the Sirius web site at www sirius com Please have the following informa tion available when activating your system 1 The Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN SID 2 Credit card information 3 Your Vehicle Identification Number
274. there is a difference in the surface traction under the rear driving wheels 238 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES M WARNING Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is danger ous Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear wheels You could lose control of the vehicle and possibly have an accident Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction ice snow wet mud loose sand etc Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface This is known as hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility the following precau tions should be observed 1 Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are slushy 2 Slow down if road has standing water or puddles 3 Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become visible 4 Keep tires properly inflated 5 Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front to avoid a collision in a sudden stop FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud sand or snow it can often be moved by a rocking motion Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels Then shift back and forth between Reverse and Drive Usually the least accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels is most effective
275. ti Lock Brake System The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving it indicates that the Anti Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required However the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on If the ABS light is on the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti Lock brakes If the ABS light does not turn on when the Ignition switch is turned to the ON position have the light inspected by an authorized dealer 10 Electronic Stability Program ESP Brake Assist System BAS Warning Light The yellow ESP warning light in the instru ESP ment cluster and the yellow BAS malfunc BAS tion indicator light both come on with the key in the ignition switch turned to the ON position They should go out with the engine running If the ESP BAS malfunction indicator light comes on continuously with the engine running a malfunction has been detected in either the ESP or the BAS system If this light stays illuminated have the ESP and BAS checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible See page 111 for more information 11 Airbag Light This light turns on and remains on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the light is not
276. tings Personal a3 35 2 949 9 279 993 95 9 0 Q3 408 147 ODDO a5 4 v9 9 9 99 153 9 95 09 5 9 297 8 1 863 185 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage 31 CANDA perg orp appear a dre e PRU B CELO on 43 onals HUD uses eis edo ur Se RE SORS 134 Slippery Surfaces Driving On 237 Snow Chains Tire Chains 217 SNOW PHOS 223552993 2 9 9 89 ere seas eee path Flues serak iater iiaae Ea vee se ees PEEL COMIOL poran ot omy tee ae ae Ee DPCCUOMICIh 244445 4 am UR eR RUE E HUGE SCR vila A Rr Engine Fails to Start Starting and Operating Steering Riel ee Eyes 256 OWED 4 54 6G a boo 944399 3 ee 9 2 ee 3 198 255 PWC COMMU 222222 299 59399 92 9 79 39 3 106 320 INDEX M dcr MERC 106 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System CONDO uua s qued tags ESTE SN POSTE Mar 168 01 Pr eno be ee 126 275 PiOlace VON 5442s oo nage ie Repo 129 245 orones YOUr VOS s ecce or 8 94 3 4049 bees 279 PUN NOOl 4444625454495 Y 4 9 6 99 OUR BORN Sire 120 DUDPIa5s Olde prete 499 qa eee eee aes 114 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 35 System NOTIS IUE a anus iced oe i rod dnd Rares 168 lachomet APT 134 Telescoping Steering Column 106 Temperature Control Automatic 173 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 137 231 Then Alari PPP 21 TELE ORE menpea EE ean E T 21 Tie Down Hooks Cargo 222i svexdeedeh ss 126 Die Steering COMM accio dogedoend d er pk ddp r g de d 106 Tir
277. to off a call can continue on the UConnect system for certain duration after which the call is automatically transferred from the UConnect system to the mobile phone e An active call is automatically transferred to the mobile phone after ignition key is switched to off UConnect System Features Language Selection To change the language that the UConnect system is using e Press the Phone button to begin e After the Ready prompt and the following beep say the name of the language you wish to switch to English Espanol or Francais if so equipped e Continue to follow the system prompts to complete language selection After selecting one of the languages all prompts and voice commands will be in that language NOTE After every UConnect language change op eration only the language specific 32 name phonebook is usable The phone pairing is not language specific and usable across all languages Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable e Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency number for your area If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect system is operational you may reach the emergency number as follows e Press the Phone button to begin e After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Emergency and the UConnect system will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num ber This feature is onl
278. tomer Information Features 147 D Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features 147 Mi Setting The Analog Clock ll Sales Code RAK AM FM Cassette CD 6 Disc Radio With Optional Satellite Radio Hands Free Phone Video MP3 And WMA Gcr C 152 O Operating Instructions Radio Mode 152 O Operating Instructions Tape Player 155 HOUSE DURON adn das eine UR desert acu ep a 156 O Past Forward EE ua etate Y S33 156 ELS WB CV 4204524640444 eo 604048544 156 Nico Ero PNE ae see eae o 156 ELOCOI DURON o ey ks retade eee ane ees 156 130 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se EiChaneing Tape Direction sasse des ed eiras AMetal Tape DIOE HORE sre Ire ed vee MR e d O Pinch Roller Release 542 4444 ehise see RT O Noise Reduction 0 000 eae O Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD Audio Play D Load Eject Button CD Mode For CD Audio Play o Notes On Playing MP3 Files D Operation Instructions CD Mode For MP3 And WMA Audio Play 34229 9 6 hrs D Load Eject Button CD Mode For MP3 And WMA Play W Video Entertainment System Sales Code XRV If Equipped W Satellite Radio If Equipped A SY SCM ACUVauOL cies ow Hod VEA RR EO A O Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN SID s s ae 2 pee doe eka ode 4 165 O Selecting Satellite Mode In REF And RAK RAO LUTTE 166 H5elecline a CHAMNG iud ded ce o
279. traction grade is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning performance Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A highest B and C repre senting 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 material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C N F YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 307 corresponds to a level of performance which all passen ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent The temperature grade is established for a tire that is higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive than the minimum required by law speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure INDEX Su CSC CSCSC C CCSCis ABS Anti Lock Brake System 195 Adding Engine Coolant Antifreeze 29 Adine Duel 389 99S Yee RE S ERR 224 Adding Washer Fluid 232 629 3 23 104 105 257 Additives Fuel 42212 2 92222922a ns 222 Adjustable Pedals 552299 deo d e RR 94 Air Conditioner Maintenance 254 Air Conditioning Filte
280. tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC allows the Rain Sense feature to be turned off Refer to Personal Settings in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center section of this manual for details Mist Feature Push the wiper lever in to activate a single wipe to clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle As long as the lever is pushed in the wipers will continue to operate Headlamps On With Wipers The headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature This feature can be turned on or off using the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Headlamps On With Wipers in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center section of this manual for details Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the lever to the second detent for Low speed wiper operation or to the third detent for High speed operation Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be tween cycles desirable Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position then turn the end of the lever to select the desired delay interval There are 6 possible 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M delay wiper positions The delay can be regulated from a maxim
281. ty service must be done by an authorized Chrysler Dodge or Jeep dealer We strongly recommend that you take your vehicle to you selling dealer They know you and your vehicle best and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service The manufacturer s dealers have the facilities factory trained technicians special tools and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner This is why you should always talk to your dealer s service manager first Most matters can be resolved with this process e f for some reason you are still not satisfied talk to the general manager or owner of the dealership They want to know if you need assistance e If your dealership is unable to resolve the concern you may contact the Manufacturer s Customer Center ee F YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 301 Any communication to the Manufacturer s Customer Center should include the following information e Owner s name and address e Owner s telephone number home and office e Dealership name e Vehicle identification number e Vehicle delivery date and mileage DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 992 1997 DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone 800 465 2001 In Mexico contact Av Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma 1240 Sante Fe C P 05109 Mexico D F
282. u back to the previous menu Pair Link UConnect System to a Cellular Phone To begin using your UConnect system you must pair your compatible Bluetooth enabled cellular phone re fer to Introduction section to learn about the phone type To complete the pairing process you will need to reference your cellular phone owner s manual One of the following vehicle specific websites may also provide detailed instructions for pairing with the brand of phone that you have NOTE e www chrysler com uconnect e www dodge com uconnect e www jeep com uconnect The following are general phone to UConnect System pairing instructions Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Phone Pairing When prompted after the voice on beep say Pair a Phone You will be asked to say a four digit pin number which you will later need to enter into your cellular You can enter any four digit pin number You will not need to remember this pin number after the initial pairing process The UConnect system will then prompt you to begin the cellular phone pairing process on your cellular phone Before attempting to pair phone please see your cellular phone s user manual Bluetooth section for instructions on how to complete this step For identification purposes you will be prompted to give the UConnect system a name for your cellular phone Each cellular phone that
283. u Need Assistance 04 300 i Wedd Wear cans ewoeda qu asus ee onee lt ae 306 Mi Warranty Information 302 O Traction Grades 22 sce ame Gated es qud Me Mopar Wants ac ch ame nar ERR Eh eod Ron es 304 o Temperature Grades 300 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE C 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 Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle s service history This can often provide a clue to the current problem Prepare A List Make a written list of your vehicle s problems or the specific work you want done If you ve had an accident or work done that is not on your maintenance log let the service advisor know Be Reasonable With Requests If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction We want you to be happy with our products and services Warran
284. ull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close window manually ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 WARNING There is no anti pinch protection when the window is almost closed Be sure to clear all objects from the window before closing Reset Any time the vehicle battery is disconnected or goes dead the auto up function will be disabled To reactivate the auto up feature perform the following steps after vehicle power is restored e Pull the window switch up to close window com pletely then hold the switch for a second e Push the window switch firmly down to second detent to open the window automatically until the window is fully 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 partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE zu ana mana anann ir sa nans A a ana a aa n nna arara a ana a a a a ng nere nuQ ien inr nen a nen ara ana a ana ura an ran aa a ana aea ara a a aa ana a nein Manera nara A anana a a a n nna Man
285. um of approximately 23 seconds between cycles to a cycle every second Adding Washer Fluid The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent not radiator antifreeze and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water gs Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid when Low Washer Fluid appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center Headlight Washers This feature operates in combination with the windshield washers To use the headlight washers turn the head lights ON and press in on the windshield washer control knob while the engine is running 8125e17b Windshield Wiper Washer Control ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 This will operate the windshield washers and direct a Adding Washer Fluid timed high pressure spray onto the headlight lens The headlamp washer system and windshield washer system share the same fluid reservoir The reservoir is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent not radiator antifreeze and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water NOTE The headlamp washers will
286. urce or moving component which may cause heat damage or mechanical wear Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or collapsed Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present Components should be replaced immediately if there is any evidence of wear or damage that could cause failure Brakes In order to assure brake system performance all brake system components should be inspected periodically Suggested service intervals can be found in the Mainte nance Schedules section of this manual eee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 263 WARNING Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures excessive lining wear and possible brake damage You wouldn t have your full braking capacity in an emergency Brake And Power Steering Hoses When the vehicle is serviced for scheduled maintenance inspect surface of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of heat and mechanical damage Hard and brittle rubber cracking tears cuts abrasion and excessive swelling indicate deterioration of the rubber Particular attention should be made to examining those hose surfaces nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or collapsed Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and
287. ury Wear your seat belt snugly e A belt that is worn under your arm is very dangerous Your body could strike the inside sur faces of the vehicle in a collision increasing head and neck injury A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision e A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect Removing Slack From Belt you from injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together ES ca xan OTSA ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING e A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision The belt forces won t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones but across your abdomen Always wear the lap belt as low as pos sible and keep it snug e A twisted belt can t do its job as well In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you can t straighten a belt in your vehicle take it to your dealer and have it fixed WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays or loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Seat belt
288. ve the system checked by an authorized dealer 21 Voltage Light This light monitors the electrical system volt age The light should turn on momentarily as the engine is started If the light stays on or turns on while driving it indicates a problem with the charging system Immediate service should be obtained 22 Malfunction Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnostic I system called OBD that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON position before engine start If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON have the condition checked promptly UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap poor fuel quality etc may illuminate the light after engine start The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical driving cycles In most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing The Malfunction Indicator Light flashes to alert you to serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs See page 244 for more information 140 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL M ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC 5 FM oor Ajar 812c4479 Electronic Vehicle Information Center The Electronic Ve
289. vehicle M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 NOTE Most vehicles are operated under the conditions Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi tions Where time and mileage are listed follow the interval that occurs first M A l N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 286 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES M Once a Month At Each Oil Change e Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or e Change the engine oil filter d amage e Inspect the exhaust system e Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals I t the brake h as ened e Inspect the brake hoses e Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension e Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir and brake components master cylinder and add as needed e Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct e Check the coolant level hoses and clamps operation e Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for proper fit ee SCHEDULE B 287 SCHEDULE B Follow schedule B if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60 000 miles 96 000 km if the vehicle is usually operated under one or more of the conditions marked with an 9 Day or night temperatures are below 32 F 0 C Stop and go driving Extensive engine idling Driving in dusty conditions Short trips o
290. vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopar dize the user s safety or the safety of others The traction control system is part of the elec tronic stability program ESP The traction control system TCS warning light is located in the instrument cluster The TCS light will flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to spin This indicates that the TCS system is active If the TCS warning light begins to flash during acceleration ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions When the TCS warning light is illuminated continuously the TCS is switched off To return to the enhanced vehicle stability offered by TCS press the electronic stability program switch the TCS warning light in the instrument cluster goes out Avoid spinning one drive wheel This may cause serious dam age to the drive train The electronic stability program switch is located on the center of the instrument panel To turn the traction control system OFF press the electronic stability program switch until the traction control Indicator in the instru ment cluster lights up To improve the vehicle s traction when driving with snow chains or starting off in deep snow sand or gravel switch off the TCS system by pressing the electronic stability program switch 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES O
291. voice mail refer to section Working with Automated Systems Working with Automated Systems This method is designed to be used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while navigating through an automated tele phone system ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 You can use your UConnect system to access a voice mail system or an automated service such as paging service or automated customer service Some services require immediate response selection in some instances that may be too quick for use of UConnect system When calling a number with your UConnect system that normally requires you to enter in a touch tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad you can push the Voice Recognition button and say the sequence you wish to enter followed by the word Send For example if required to enter your pin number followed with a pound 3 7 4 6 you can press the Voice Recognition button and say 3 7 4 6 Send Saying a number or sequence of numbers followed by Send is also to be used to navigate through an automated customer service center menu structure and to leave a number on a pager Barge In Overriding Prompts The Voice Recognition button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately For example if a prompt is playing Would you like to pair a phone clear a you could pres
292. wallowed rinse mouth immediately with plenty of water and drink plenty of water Do not induce vomiting Consult a physician immediately 3 Remove the TIREFIT kit from the rear compartment 4 Pull the power plug 2 and air hose 1 out from the TIREFIT kit Keep away from open flame or heat source 234 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES M 5 Unscrew the valve cap from the valve on the deflated tire 6 Screw the filler hose 6 from the sealant bottle 5 on the tire valve 7 Insert the power plug 2 into the power point on the instrument panel 8 Turn the ignition key to the ON RUN position 9 Press the switch 3 on the air pump to 1 The air pump should start to inflate the tire 10 After five minutes the tire should be inflated to at least 26 psi 1 8 bar on the pressure gauge 4 11 If the tire doesn t inflate to this level press the air pump switch 3 to 0 disconnect the TIREFIT system from the tire and drive the vehicle back and forth approximately 30 feet 9 1 m to distribute the sealant more evenly within the tire 12 Attach the air pump hose 1 directly to the tire press the switch 3 to 1 and inflate the tire again NOTE If a tire pressure of 26 psi 1 8 bar is not reached after five minutes the tire is too badly damaged Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further and call for assistance 13 If a tire pressure of 26 psi 1 8 bar is obtained press the air pump switch 3 to 0 turn t
293. weather NOTE Recirculate without A C should not be used for long periods as fogging may occur Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake located directly in front of the windshield is free of obstructions such as leaves Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow and if they enter the plenum they could plug the water drains In winter months make sure the air intake is clear of ice slush and snow A C Air Filter If Equipped The climate control system filters outside air containing dust pollen and some odors Strong odors cannot be totally filtered out Refer to Maintenance Procedures in your Owner s Manual for filter replacement instructions 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL M Operating Tips WEATHER CONTROL SETTINGS HOT WEATHER Open the windows start the vehicle set the Mode control to Panel or Bi Level AND VEHICLE INTERIOR IS zi and turn on A C Set the Fan control to the High position full clockwise VERY HOT oet the temperature control to full cool After the hot air is flushed from the vehicle set the Mode control to Recirculate with A C on and roll up the windows Once you are comfortable set the Mode control to Panel or Bi Level with A C on If it s sunny set the Mode control to Panel and turn on A C If it s cloudy or dark set the Mode control to Bi Level with A C on Adjust Temperature control for comfort COOL OR COLD Set the Mode control to Defrost Floor or Defrost S
294. when the AUDIO MODE SELECT but ton is pressed the radio mode will change from AM to FM to Tape to CD or to Satellite SAT depending on which radio is in the vehicle This button can also be used to return to a previous navigation menu selection When the appropriate conditions exist the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC displays the following Messages UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 Turn Signal On with a continuous warning chime Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out with a single chime Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out with a single chime Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out with a single chime Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out with a single ru chime RKE Battery Low with a single chime Memory 1 2 Profile Set Memory 1 2 Profile Recall Memory System Disabled Vehicle Not In Park with a single chime Memory System Disabled Seat Belt Buckled with a single chime Personal Settings Not Available Vehicle Not in Park Left Right Front Door Ajar one or more with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph 142 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se Left Right Rear Door Ajar one or more with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph Door S Ajar with a single chime if vehicle is in motion Trunk Ajar with a single chime Low Washer Fluid with a single chime Adjustable Pedals Disabled Cruise Engaged with a single chime only available on vehicles equipped with memory seats
295. ws Channel X Trained NOTE If the EVIC display shows Did Not Train repeat steps 2 4 5 Press and hold the just trained HomeLink button and observe the EVIC display If the EVIC display shows Channel X Transmit where X is Channel 1 2 or 3 programming is complete and your device should acti vate when the HomeLink button is pressed and released NOTE To program the remaining two HomeLink but tons begin with Programming step two Do not repeat step one NOTE If your hand held transmitter appears to pro gram the universal transceiver but your garage door does not operate using the transmitter and your garage door opener was manufactured after 1995 your garage door opener may have a multiple security code system rolling code system Please proceed to steps 6 8 to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device most common garage door openers require this step 6 At the garage door opener receiver motor head unit in the garage locate the learn or smart button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor head unit 7 Firmly press and release the learn or smart button The name and color of the button may vary by manu facturer NOTE There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step eight 8 Return to the vehicle and firmly press hold for two seconds and release the programmed HomeLink button Repeat the press hold release sequence a
296. y it should be replaced with the specified coolant as soon as possible Do not use plain water alone or alcohol base engine coolant antifreeze products Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator This vehicle has not been designed for use with Propylene Glycol based coolants Use of Propylene Glycol based coolants is not recommended Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals This coolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100 000 miles before replacement To prevent reducing this extended mainte nance period it is important that you use the same coolant throughout the life of your vehicle Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid Organic Addi tive Technology HOAT coolant When adding coolant a minimum solution of 5076 rec ommended Mopar Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula HOAT Hybrid Organic Additive Technol ogy or equivalent in water should be used Use higher Wf concentrations not to exceed 70 if temperatures below 34 F 37 C are anticipated Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water engine coolant solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system 260 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Please not
297. y supported in the USA 76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE See NOTE The emergency number dialed is based on the Country where the vehicle is purchased 911 for USA Canada and 060 for Mexico The number called may not be applicable with the available cellular service and area The UConnect system does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UConnect system to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations when the cell phone has network coverage and stays paired to the UConnect system Towing Assistance If you need towing assistance e Press the Phone button to begin e After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Iowing Assistance NOTE The Towing Assistance number dialed is based on the Country where the vehicle is purchased 1 800 528 2069 for USA 1 877 213 4525 for Canada 55 14 3454 for Mexico city and 1 800 712 3040 for outside Mexico city in Mexico Please refer to the 24 Hour Towing Assistance coverage details in the DaimlerChrysler Corporation 24 Hour Towing Assistance Program Guide Paging To learn how to page refer to section Working with Automated Systems Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time out a little too soon to work properly with the UConnect system Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your
298. ying MP3 or WMA disc The radio scrolls through the following TAG information Song Title Artist File Name and Folder Name if avail able Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed time priority mode Press and hold the INFO button while in the message display priority mode or elapsed time display priority mode will display the song title for each file RW FF CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Play Press the FF side of the button to move forward through the file or MP3 and WMA selection TUNE Control CD Mode for MP3 Play Pressing the TUNE Control allows the adjustment of Tone Balance and Fade AM FM Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Switches back to Radio mode RND PTY Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Pressing this button plays files randomly SET DIR Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Press the SET DIR Button to display folders when playing an MP3 discs that have a file folder structure ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 Turn the TUNE control to display available folders or move through available folders Press the TUNE control to select a folder Buttons 1 6 CD Mode for MP3 Play Selects disc positions 1 6 for Play Load Eject Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped Refer to Hands Free Phone in Section 3 of the Owner s Manual Operating Instructions Satellite Radio Mode If Equipped Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner s Manual Operating Instructions Video En

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