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2013 Chrysler 300 Owner`s Manual

1. ll TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 190 Turn Signals ass a E RR LC Eee 198 B LIGHTS eoieeztuibrbE PENS ia bapta nii 192 Lane Change Assist yi sdn04 anaana naa 198 Headlight Switch 0006 192 High Low Beam Switch 198 Automatic Headlights If Equipped 193 Flash To Pass 6 2 0 0 00000000000 Headlights On With Wipers Available with Front Map Reading Lights pane EAE pedeoiisaper dii 2 Courtesy Lights 54 088 SRS UR s 254 Headlight Time Delay 193 Ambient Light i eese eee 200 ane ere SOS HER R is Interior Lights 0 2 0 00 cece ee eee 201 tue rude ris ar M NN EAR A 4ogg M WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS 203 Daytime Running Lights DRL 195 Intermittent Wiper System 204 Lights On Reminder 0000000 196 Wiper Operation sse css gives oo ee ges s 204 Fog Lights If Equipped 196 Mist Feat te nesu gna r RR Exe ERE 205 Multifunction Lever isses sees 197 USN enero PREM des itm s 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se Headlights On With Wipers Available with Automatic Headlights Only 206 Rain Sensing Wipers If Equipped 206 E TILT TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN 208 ll POWER TILT TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN IF EQUI
2. 43 Deck Lid Power Release llle 41 Defroster Rear Window esee 286 Defroster Windshield 0 000000 eee 97 Delay Intermittent Wipers 00 204 Diagnostic System Onboard 491 Dimmer Switch Headlight 198 Dipsticks Oil Engine i a ee ee seras 495 Disabled Vehicle Towing llle 483 Disposal Antifreeze Engine Coolant 512 Door Locks cse cerrara taae ee 28 Door Locks Automatic leen 30 Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water isses e Rau Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy 568 INDEX Se E 85 Puelo eaea Kgs e ERE e a eo Pace ad 441 Electrical Power Outlets lisse 272 Electric Rear Window Defrost sss 286 Electric Remote Mirrors llis esses 111 Electronic Brake Control System Ls 395 Anti Lock Brake System oe ee aracnean ata 395 Brake Assist System 396 Traction Control System lille 395 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 214 Electronic Stability Control ESC issus 397 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 251 Emergency Deck Lid Release sisse 43 Emergency In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck 479 Hazard Warning Flasher 464 Jacking ice e I eee ees 465 Jump Starting ace ac ea ber ed 475 Overheating iier agente sas net t d 464
3. Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 448 Trailer And Tongue Weight 454 Overloading ie sieni pannan ah abei Sn 449 Towing Requirements esses 455 Loading sorceress ea ert eae dcn 449 Towing Ipse has eda RR UAR RAS eS 461 E TRAILER TOWING 3294084 etbrr Re ara 450 BM RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND Common Towing Definitions 450 MOLE RE NR ne qdenivina 9 pde RAG Os e Trailer Hitch Classification ln 453 EO WINE Te UU E a d Eos Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 454 358 STARTING AND OPERATING xe STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING Continued Before starting your vehicle adjust your seat adjust the Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or inside and outside mirrors fasten your seat belt and if in a location accessible to children and do not present instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter N belts Go in the ACC or ON RUN mode A child could WARNING operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle e When leaving the vehicle always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle e Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to position before you can start the engine Apply the brakes be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a before
4. 193 Headlight Switch i sng aioe ere Mites aes 192 High Beam 4 222 9E 198 High Beam Indicator 00 296 High Beam Low Beam Select 198 Illuminated Entry sosete tiiri baent i ei 20 Instrument Cluster 0 00 00 192 Intensity Control 0 0 eee eee 201 lrteflO uou REOS IBS a A 201 lic nse u2acnaee reo A a Uh ee GU E RR 540 Lights On Reminder 00 0 0 196 Low Fuel 26k meai epin DEG 311 Malfunction Indicator Check Engine 299 Map Reading 4 ue dunes RR Parade Mode Daytime Brightness 574 INDEX es Passing ecese iesst ceci emi ee Re Cis 198 Reading ius eanced rap ERR ated Road de Pres 199 Seat Belt Reminder 005 304 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 301 DEVICE doing dps e i bette bat eee a 536 Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator 299 bmartBeams i es Ga e Rh RR Re 194 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 301 Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 297 Traction Control ees 401 Tum Signal 22d emn bode eae bade 99 Vanity Mirror 1 ee 112 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 296 Loading Vehicles ls ues see ea 447 Capacities Js cbe d ps mee TE Sd e dur TR n RR 449 TueS 4eed c trenkta b EE UR EE RES 408 Load Leveling System sera etea neoa tenai ee 289 LOCKS xt face er eae ee wl Ee a E Re 28 Automatic DOOK ssh sega bx Ege ha 30 Auto Unlock Child Protection Door Power D
5. e Change oil and filter Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip e Rotate the tires Rotate at the first sign of irregu lar wear even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on Check engine oil level e Check windshield washer fluid level e Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual required wear or damage e Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir brake with dipstick master cylinder power steering and transmission as Inspect brake pads shoes rotors drums hoses needed and park brake e e Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses Required Maintenance Intervals e Inspect exhaust system M A N T E N A N e E S e H E D U L E S 8 e Check function of all interior and exterior lights Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following e Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or page for the required maintenance intervals off road conditions f 548 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Sx A W Maintenance Chart N Mileage or time passed whichever o o o lelelelelelel l elelelele E comes first S8 S 8S8 8 8 8 8 8 S 9m ee le ee N si8sg9 8lg gg 9 2 8 8 S8 8 n Or Years 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 C Or Kilometers 9S8 S8 S8 9 A p I E 8 888 388 8 8 8 8 84 8 s 8 3 8
6. 556 In Mexico contact 4 604544 mr Rx 557 D eR ek ae ll PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS 554 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE M ll DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM Traction Grades ccia are ioeo a 00000 561 TIRE QUALITY GRADES 561 TOA Wal siesta honaren r aaa 561 Temperature Grades 000 562 ee F YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 555 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you are having warranty work done be sure to have the right papers with you Take your warranty folder All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty Discuss additional charges with the service manager 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 authorized dealer 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
7. Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL tire Extra Load XL Extra load or reinforced tire Light Load LL Light load tire C D E E G 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 406 STARTING AND OPERATING Se Tire Identification Number TIN Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle If the TIN is not found on the outboard side then you will find it on the inboard side of the tire The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire however the date code may only be on one side Tires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including the date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire EXAMPLE DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT Department of Transportation This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manuf
8. E STARTING AND OPERATING 361 1 Starting with the ignition switch in the OFF position If Engine Fails To Start 2 Press the ENGINE START STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position EVIC eas displays ACC e Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the 3 Press the ENGINE START STOP buttonasecondtime throttle body airinlet opening in an attempt to start to change the ignition switch to the RUN position the vehicle This could result in flash fire causing EVIC displays RUN serious personal injury nm Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it 4 Press the ENGINE START STOP button a third time started Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans to return the ignition switch to the OFF position EVIC mission cannot be started this way Unburned fuel displays OFF could enter the catalytic converter and once the Extreme Cold Weather Below 20 F Or 29 C engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures use of an externally powered electric engine block heater avail Continued able from your authorized dealer is recommended 362 STARTING AND OPERATING Se WARNING Continued e If the vehicle has a discharged 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 Refer to Jump Startin
9. Front Turn Signal Lamp PSY24WSV Front Park Lamp LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer Daytime Running Lamp LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer Front Fog Lamp If Equipped H11 Front Sidemarker Lamp LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer Rear Tail Stop Turn Lamp LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer Bulb Number Rear Sidemarker Lamp LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer Backup Lamp W21W Center High Mount Stop Lamp CHMSL LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer License W5W Rear Fog Lamp If Equipped LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer BULB REPLACEMENT Low Beam And High Beam Headlamp High Intensity Discharge Headlamps HID If Equipped The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the headlamp switch off and the key removed Because of 538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M this you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb Standard Low Beam And High Beam Headlamp yourself It a headlamp bulb fails take your vehicle to 1 Open the hood an authorized dealer for service NOTE Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be WARNING necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp assembly on the driver side of the vehicle A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned 2 Twist the appropriate
10. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning flashers When the switch is activated all direc tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency Press the switch a second time to turn off the Hazard Warning flashers This is an emergency warning system and it should not be used when the vehicle is in motion Use it when your vehicle is disabled and it 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 is placed in the OFF position NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers 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 action On the highways slow down e In city traffic while stopped place the transmission in NEUTRAL but do not increase the engine idle speed NOTE There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition e If your air conditioner A C is on turn it off The A C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A C off can help remove this heat ee WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 465 e You can also turn the temperature control to maximum WARNING WARNI heat the mode control to floor and the blower control SINS to high This allows the heater core to act as a You or
11. When using the cupholder in the Hot position avoid contact with the heated portion of the cup holder in order to reduce the possibility of burns Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin Your vehicle may be equipped with heated and cooled cupholders The cupholders are designed to help keep warm beverages warm and cold beverages cool because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injuries medication alcohol use exhaus tion or other physical condition must exercise par ticular care in order to prevent serious burn injury Keep the cupholder free of debris or stray objects when operated in the Heat position 035136627 Heated And Cooled Cupholder Switches ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 Rear Seat Cupholders The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest between the rear seats The cupholders are positioned forward in the armrest and side by side to provide con venient access to beverage cans or bottles while maintain ing a resting place for the rear occupant s elbows 035139997 Rear Seat Cupholders Lighted Cupholders If Equipped On some vehicles the rear cupholders are equipped with a light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear passengers The light ring is controlled by the Dimmer Control Refer to Lights in Understanding The Fea tures Of Your Vehicle for further information Light Ring In Rear Cupholder 280 U
12. 205 196 On With Wipers 4 22555 mis tiesia mistag ies 193 PASSING ucc ee Ee c hr P eR Pg RAS amp 198 Switch aroue peser EE DV Pepe eus 192 Time Delay ii RR m9 193 Washers os dp esu exe Rok dex eror RO ed 505 Headlight Washers cocer lille 505 Head Restraints llle 182 Head Rests lille 182 Heated Mirrors llle 112 Heated Seats ee eee 177 Heater Engine Block 2 2 0 0 0 00 002s 362 High Beam Low Beam Select Dimmer Switch 198 Hill Start Assist 572 INDEX ees Hitches Trailer TOWING eerte Rer Oe dnd 453 Holder Colnix 35 93 40a anere d ed heed dc 280 Hood Releases yos raniad e bat ws eden se 190 Ignition ROY dasse gdess bdo depti tinneas ERE 12 Illuminated Entry llle 20 Immobilizer Sentry Key llle 15 Infant Restraint llle 72 Information Center Vehicle ills 306 Instrument Cluster lees 296 Instrument Panel and Controls 293 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 523 Integrated Power Module Fuses 525 Interior Appearance Care 1 6 2 2 00002005 522 Interior LASHES i ose Rec el OR eee 201 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 204 Introduction sess ee aede Ue nes a 4 Jack Location 2i sso ah rr edo 466 Jack Operations ie cmo ERR Rad 465 Jump Starting venie cas we exe edd 475 Key In Reminder ais ee MAR Ee bes 14 Keyless Enter N Go ssseeeee
13. And Extender Features Of Sun Visor To use the Slide On Rod feature of the sun visor rotate the sun visor downward and swing the sun visor so it is parallel to the side window grabbing the sun visor with your left hand pull rearwards until the sun visor is in the desired position To use the extender feature of the sun visor grab the extender which is located at the rear of the visor and pull rearward Slide On Rod Feature 030440176 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ME BLIND SPOT MONITORING IF EQUIPPED When the vehicle is started the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is operational The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand by mode when the vehicle is in PARK The Blind Spot Monitoring BSM system uses two radar based sensors located inside the rear bumper fascia to detect highway licensable vehicles automobiles trucks motorcycles etc that enter the blind spot zones from the rear front side of the vehicle BSM Warning Light Rear Detection Zones ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane on both sides of the vehicle 11 ft or 3 35 m The zone starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap proximately 20 ft 6 m to the rear of the vehicle The BSM system monitors the detecti
14. Mobile Phonebook e The Uconnect Phone will dial the number associated Recent Call Log with John Doe or if there are multiple numbers it will ask which number you want to call for John Doe e e SMS Message Viewer 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sx Call Controls The touch screen allows you to control the following call features e e e e Answer End Ignore Hold unhold Mute unmute Transfer the call to from the phone Swap 2 active calls Join 2 active calls together Touch Tone Number Entry Touch the Phone soft key Touch the Dial soft key The Touch Tone screen will be displayed Use the numbered soft keys to enter the number and touch Call To send a touch tone using Voice Recognition VR press the Sve button while in a call and say Send 1234 or you can say Send Voicemail Password if Voicemail password is stored in your mobile phonebook ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Recent Calls You may browse up to 34 of the most recent of each of the following call types 68 af FM 91 7 10 10 NW 54 out Recent calls gt Ana Conda Axel Schweiss Buddy s Pizza 248 990 6543 James Buttler dil KD Nav ad OFF Radio Player Controls Climate Phone More e Incoming Calls e Outgoing Calls e Missed Calls e All Calls These can be accessed by touching the recent calls soft key on the Phone main sc
15. The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally interested in your satisfaction We want you to be happy with our products and services Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an authorized dealer They know your vehicle the best and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service The manufacturer s authorized dealer have the 556 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE M facilities factory trained technicians special tools and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer service manager first Most matters can be re solved with this process e If for some reason you are still not satisfied talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer They want to know if you need assistance If an authorized dealer is unable to resolve the con cern you may contact the manufacturer s customer center Any communication to the manufacturer s customer cen ter should include the following information e Owner s name and address e Owner s telephone number home and office e Authorized dealer name e Vehicle Identification Number VIN e Vehicle delivery date and mileage Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 247 9753 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Wi
16. e Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully compatible with E 85 and may form deposits in your engine To eliminate driveability issues that may be caused by these deposits a supplemental gasoline additive such as MOPAR Injector Cleanup or Techron may be used Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles E 85 And Gasoline Vehicles FFV vehicles operated on E 85 require specially formu lated engine oils These special requirements are included in MOPAR engine oils and in equivalent oils meeting Chrysler Specification MS 6395 The manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of Material Standard MS 6395 MS 6395 contains additional requirements developed during ex tensive fleet testing to provide additional protection to Chrysler Group LLC engines Use MOPAR or an equivalent oil meeting the specification MS 6395 Starting The characteristics of E 85 fuel make it unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0 F 18 C In the range of 0 F 18 C to 32 F 0 C you may experience an increase in the time it takes for your engine to start and a deterioration in driveability sags and or hesitations until the engine is fully warmed up NOTE Use of the engine block heater if equipped is beneficial for E 85 startability when the ambient tempera ture is less than 32 F 0 C Cruising Range Because E 85 fuel contains less energy per gallon
17. 9 Disconnect the positive 4 end of the jumper cable from the remote positive post of the discharged vehicle discharged battery The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle 5 Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster you should have the battery and charging system in battery let the engine idle a few minutes and then spected at your authorized dealer start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery CAUTION Once the engine is started remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle s battery 6 Disconnect the negative jumper cable from the even when not in use i e cellular phones etc remote negative post of the vehicle with the dis Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s charged battery battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent the engine from starting 7 Disconnect the negative end of the jumper cable from the negative post of the booster battery en WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 479 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud sand or snow it can often be moved using a rocking motion Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels Then shift back and fo
18. 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 ee STARTING AND OPERATING 395 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that include Anti Lock Brake System ABS Traction Control System TCS Brake Assist System BAS and the Electronic Stability Control ESC All four of these systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions Also your vehicle may be equipped with Hill Start Assist HSA Ready Alert Braking and Rain Brake Support Anti Lock Brake System ABS This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions by controlling hydrau lic brake pressure This prevents wheel lock up to help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking Refer to Anti Lock Brake System in Starting and Operating for further information WARNING The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions The ABS cannot prevent collisions including those re sulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning The capa bilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner that could jeopardize the user s safety or th
19. Distance Set 2 medium 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee NE 156789mi ACC 200 km h Distance 1 102 032363709 Distance Set 1 short To change the distance setting press the Distance button and release Each time the button is pressed the distance setting adjusts between 3 long 2 medium and 1 short If there is no vehicle ahead the vehicle will maintain the set speed If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the same lane the EVIC displays the Sensed Vehicle Indi cator icon and the system adjusts vehicle speed auto matically to maintain the distance setting regardless of the set speed The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above the set speed The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or view of the sensor e The vehicle ahead slows to a speed below 15 mph 24 km h and the system automatically disengages itself The distance setting is changed The system disengages Refer to the information on ACC Activation ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited how ever the driver can always apply the brakes manually if necessary NOTE The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC system applies the brakes A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts that its maximum braking level is not sufficient to maintain the set di
20. Engine Com partment illustration in this section Engine Oil Viscosity 5 7L Engine SAE 5W 20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine For information on engine oil filler cap location refer to Engine Compartment in Main taining Your Vehicle for further information NOTE Vehicles equipped with a 5 7L engine must use SAE 5W 20 oil Failure to do so may result in improper operation of the Fuel Saver Technology Refer to Fuel Saver Technology If Equipped in Starting and Oper ating for further information Lubricants that do not have both the engine oil certifi cation mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number should not be used Synthetic Engine Oils You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom mended oil quality requirements are met and the recom mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed Materials Added To Engine Oil The manufacturer strongly recommends against the addi tion of any additives other than leak detection dyes to the engine oil Engine oil is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives 498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used en
21. Favorite Ontic Options cal e Voicemail Mobile Add from Mobile Favorites Empty Xi Mom s Cell Emergency Towing Assistance 5 items in list L Sy s e S P m L Radio Player More To Remove A Favorite e To remove a Favorite select phonebook from the Phone main screen e Next select Favorites on the left side of the screen and then touch the Options soft key e Touch the next to the Favorite you would like to remove 68 af P FM 91 7 E 10 10 NW 54 out Phonebook Options E s Metre F Voicemail Remove from Favs Favorites E Buddy s Pizza F Mom s Cell Emergency 5 items in list c c d F Radio po NS Player Controls Climate Phone More e The Options pop up will display touch Remove from Favs 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M Emergency And Towing Assistance The Emergency and Towing Favorite numbers can only be altered These cannot be deleted and the names cannot be changed To change the Emergency or Towing number follow these steps Touch the Phonebook soft key from the Phone main Screen Touch the Favorites soft key Next scroll to the bottom of the list to locate the Emergency and Towing Favorites Touch the Options soft key Touch the next to appropriate Favorite that is to be altered udi FM 95 5 69 out Phonebook gt a Mobile Favorites Edit Number Reset to Defau
22. 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 late total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle For the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs 392 kg 412 STARTING AND OPERATING ME 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 Weight Occupant 2 130 Ib Occupant 3 160 Ibs 865 Ibs 195 Ibs Occupant 1 210 Ibs Occupant 2 180 Ibs Occupant 3 150 Ibs TOTAL WEIGHT 540 Ibs minus 540 Ibs 325 Ibs Occupant 1 200 Ibs Occupant 2 200 Ibs TOTAL WEIGHT 400 lbs 865 Ibs minus 400 Ibs 465 Ibs 811a4d11 ee STARTING AND OPERATING 413 WARNING Safety WARNING Overloading of your tires is dangerous Overloading can cause tire failure affect vehicle handling and Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions Under inflation increases tire flexing and can re sult in over heating and tire failure increase your stopping dis
23. In order to push or tow the vehicle in cases where the 7 The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL transmission will not shift out of PARK such as a dead battery a Manual Park Rel i ilable 8 Reinstall the rubber storage bin liner aA a ee Rene GNOIOIE 482 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ME Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release 2 Using a small screwdriver or similar tool fish the tether strap up through the opening in the console NOTE To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintention base ally firmly apply the parking brake 3 Insert the screwdriver into the slot in the center of the lever and disengage the spring steel lever locking tab by pushing it to the right 1 Remove the console storage bin to access the Manual Park Release lever 061541305 061541306 Console Storage Bin Locking Tab While holding the locking tab in the disengaged position pull the tether strap to rotate the lever up and rearward until it locks in place in the vertical position The vehicle is now out of PARK and can be towed Release the parking brake only when the vehicle is securely connected to a tow vehicle 061541307 Tether Strap WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 483 To Reset The Manual Park Release 1 Push the latch at the base of the lever on the rear side rearward away from the lever to unlatch the lever 2 Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward and down to its original position until the l
24. N oo THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 back into the retractor As the webbing retracts you will hear a clicking sound This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor If it is locked you should not be able to pull out any web bing If the retractor is not locked repeat step 5 Finally pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap Refer to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil dren LATCH Restraint System for directions to attach a tether anchor 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M 9 Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by 3 Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path It should not move more than 1 inch 25 4 mm in any direction Any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate CINCH If Equipped 1 Place the child seat in the center of the seating position For some second row seats you may need to recline the seat and or raise
25. To make a second call while you are currently on a call press the Eve 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 Or you can place a call on hold by touching the Hold soft key on the Phone main screen then dial a number from the dialpad recent calls SMS Inbox or from the phonebooks To go back to the first call refer to Toggling Between Calls in this section To combine two calls refer to Join Calls in this section Place Retrieve A Call From Hold During an active call touch the Hold soft key on the Phone main screen es UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Toggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress one active and one on hold touch the Swap soft key on the Phone main screen Only one call can be placed on hold at a time You can also press the e button to toggle between the active and held phone call Join Calls When two calls are in progress one active and one on hold touch the Join Calls soft key on the Phone main screen to combine all calls into a Conference Call Call Termination To end a call in progress momentarily press the but ton or the end soft key Only the active call s will be terminated and if there is a call on hold it will become the new active call If the active call is terminated by the far end a call on
26. When this feature is selected and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position the headlights will turn on ap proximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature To make your selection touch the Headlights With Wipers softkey until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu e Auto Dim High Beams SmartBeam If Equipped When this feature is selected the high beam headlights will deactivate automatically under certain conditions To make your selection touch the Auto High Beams softkey until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Refer to Lights Smart Beam If Equipped in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information e Daytime Running Lights If Available When this feature is selected the headlights will turn on whenever the engine is running To make your selection touch the Daytime Running Lights soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu e Steering Directed Lights If Equipped When this feature is selected the headlights turn relative to a change in dire
27. e The headlight delay time is programmable using the Uconnect System refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information SmartBeam If Equipped The SmartBeam system provides increased forward lighting at night by automating high beam control through the use of a digital camera mounted on the inside rearview mirror This camera detects vehicle spe cific light and automatically switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view NOTE e SmartBeam can be turned on or off using the Uconnect System refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Broken muddy or obstructed headlights and taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to remain on longer closer to the vehicle Also dirt film and other obstructions on the windshield or camera lens will cause the system to function improperly If the windshield or SmartBeam mirror is replaced the SmartBeam mirror must be re aimed to ensure proper performance See your local authorized dealer To Activate 1 Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO headlight position ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 2 Push the multifunction lever away from you toward front of vehicle to engage the high beam mode NOTE This system will not activate until the vehicle is at or above 20 mph 32 k
28. facing direction than infant carriers do so they can be used rearward facing by children who have outgrown their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old Children should remain rearward facing until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat WARNING e Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air bag A deploying passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger including a child in a rearward facing infant seat Only use a rearward facing child restraint in a rear seat Older Children And Child Restraints Children who are two years old or who have outgrown their rear facing convertible child seat can ride forward facing in the vehicle Forward facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward facing direc tion are for children who are over two years old or who have outgrown the rear facing weight or height limit of their rear facing convertible child seat Children should 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE es remain in a forward facing child seat with a harness for WARNING as long as possible up to the highest weight or height WARAN allowed by the child seat e Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could come loose in a collision The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the child restraint manufacturer
29. s directions exactly when installing an infant or All children whose weight or height is above the forward facing limit for the child seat should use a belt positioning booster seat until the vehicle s seat belts fit properly If the child cannot sit with knees bent over Hila restiainb the vehicle s seat cushion while the child s back is against When your child restraint is not in use secure it in the seatback they should use a belt positioning booster the vehicle with the seat belt or LATCH anchor seat The child and belt positioning booster seat are held ages or remove it from the vehicle Do not leave it in the vehicle by the seat belt loose in the vehicle In a sudden stop or accident it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury en THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Children Too Large For Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback should use the seat belt in a rear seat Use this simple 5 step test to decide whether the child can use the vehicle s seat belt alone 1 Can the child sit all the way back against the back of the vehicle seat 2 Do the child s knees bend comfortably over the front of the vehicle seat while they are still sitting all the way back 3 Does the shoulder belt cross the child s shoulder between their ne
30. 1 2 10 INTRODUCTION ctestetetecsedeatesesen tp etastinta drea SUIS Eta Rida Edd 3 HEN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE l eee 9 I UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 0 000 ee 101 mm UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ien 291 A STARTING AND OPERATING aiu Dowda thor dere were Dau v pa bead a IHR dd 353 mm WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4 even s per E REDE EY TTE EE RUE BRL REN 463 m MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 9 py 534p 3 CE EDU R ERR E MW SUC SU ba Rte 487 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES tment eade s PR ERES VC Ete UE ean ade ao das 545 8 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 56e kreki rER AERE REX RERET ER ERR Ia 553 9 INDEX 563 10 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS B INTRODUCTION 000 4 Hi VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 6 ll HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 4 BM VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS 7 E WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 6 4 INTRODUCTION Se INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle Be assured that it represents precision workmanship distinctive styling and high quality all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles This Owner s Manual has been prepared with the assis tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle It is supplemented by Warranty
31. 120 100 cm 100 60 cm 60 30 cm 30 cm Audible Alert None Single 1 2 sec Slow for rear Fast Continuous Chime ond tone for only rear only Arc None 3 Solid 3 Slow Flashing 2 Slow Flashing 1 Slow Flashing Continuous Front Park Assist Audible Alerts ParkSense will turn off the Front Park Assist audible alert chime after approximately 3 seconds when an obstacle has been detected the vehicle is stationary and brake pedal is applied Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ParkSense can be enabled and disabled using the Uconnect System The available choices are Off Sound Only or Sound and Display Refer to Uconnect Set tings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ME When the ParkSense soft key is pressed to disable the system the EVIC will display the PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF message for approximately five seconds Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Under standing Your Instrument Panel for further information When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE position and ParkSense is turned off the instrument cluster will display PARK ASSIST OFF message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE at or below 7 mph 11 km h Service The ParkSense Park Assist System When the ParkSense Park Assist System is malfunction ing the instrument cluster will actuate a single
32. 30 C or below transmission operation may be modified depend ing on engine and transmission temperature as well as ee STARTING AND OPERATING 373 vehicle speed Normal operation will resume once the transmission temperature has risen to a suitable level SPORT If Equipped This mode alters the transmission s automatic shift schedule for sportier driving Upshift speeds are increased to make full use of available engine power To switch between DRIVE and SPORT modes tap the shift lever rearward SPORT mode is only accessible from DRIVE LOW If Equipped Use this range for engine braking when descending very steep grades In this range the transmission will down shift for increased engine braking LOW mode is only accessible from DRIVE Transmission Limp Home Mode Transmission function is monitored electronically for abnormal conditions If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated In this mode the transmission may operate only in certain gears or may not shift at all Vehicle performance may be severely degraded and the engine may stall In some situations the transmission may not re engage if the engine is turned off and restarted The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL may be illuminated A message in the instrument cluster will inform the driver of the more serious conditions and indicate what actions may be necessary In the event of a momentar
33. 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL M ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC fea tures a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster N NW 120mi_ 68 041041688 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel The EVIC consists of the following Radio Info Fuel Economy Info Cruise Control Info Digital Vehicle Speed Trip Info Tire Pressure Vehicle Info Stored Warning Messages Turn Menu OFF ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel Press and release the UP button to scroll up ward through the main menu and Vehicle Info and Trip Info sub menus Fuel Economy Ve hicle Info Tire PSI Cruise Messages Trip Info Vehicle Speed and Turn Menu OFF and sub menus DOWN Button m Press and release the DOWN button to scroll V downward through the main menu and Vehicle Info and Trip Info sub menus Fuel Economy Vehicle Info Tire PSI Cruise Messages Trip Info Vehicle Speed and Turn Menu OFF and sub menus 040909599 EVIC Steering Wheel Controls 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se SELECT Button gt Press and release the SELECT button to access the in
34. AM FM Satellite mode in Satellite mode Audio will Audio will Audio will Audio will change to the change to change to next Satellite satellite station Satellite Rock Station 80 s on 8 Channel 8 Audio will change to 950 AM change to the AM or FM frequency or Satellite Channel stored in preset 5 030563043 Hn UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 NOTE 3 You can replace 8 with any other satellite station 1 You can teplace 950 AM with any other AM or FM PAfned received by the radio frequency such as 98 7 FM 4 You can replace rock with any of the satellite music 2 You can replace 80 s on 8 with any other satellite opes station name received by the radio NOTE Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and shaded grey 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M Uconnect Hands Free Music Control These commands can be spoken when playing music from your SD card USB device CD or iPod after pushing the Uconnect voice command button 1R on the steering wheel Ragtime Favorites vopiin Tunes Auto Podcast Radio wil play Radio will play Radio will play the Radio wil play Radio will play the ecle wal Play Me Radiowil play the Artist Scott Song Maple Leaf the Playlist Party Podcast Weekly sg Rag Jekyll and Mr track 8 030563046 ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 NOTE 3 Playlist Pod
35. Because of restricted traction device clearance be tween tires and other suspension components it is important that only traction devices in good condi tion are used Broken devices can cause serious damage Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could indicate device breakage Remove the damaged parts of the device before further use e Install device as tightly as possible and then re tighten 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 Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pavement Continued ee STARTING AND OPERATING 425 CAUTION Continued These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with Observe the traction device manufacturer s instruc aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tions on the method of installation operating tires Rotation will increase tread life help to maintain mud snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth quiet ride speed and conditions for use Always use the suggested operating speed of the device manufac turer s if it is less than 30 mph 48 km h e Do not use traction devices on a compact spare tire Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals The reasons for any rapid or TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS unusual w
36. Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device Uconnect Phone will automatically connect to the high est priority paired phone and or Audio Device within range If you would need to choose a particular phone or Audio Device follow these steps Touch the Settings soft key Touch the Phone Bluetooth soft key Touch to select the particular Phone or the Paired Audio Sources soft key and then an Audio Device e Touch the X to exit out of the Settings screen 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M Disconnecting A Phone or Audio Device e e e e e Touch the Settings soft key Touch the Phone Bluetooth soft key Touch the soft key located to the right of the device name The options pop up will be displayed Touch the Disconnect Device soft key Touch the X to exit out of the Settings screen Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device e Touch the Settings soft key Touch the Phone Bluetooth soft key Touch the soft key located to the right of the device name for a different Phone or Audio Device than the currently connected device The options pop up will be displayed Touch the Delete Device soft key Touch the X to exit out of the Settings screen Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite e Touch the Settings soft key Touch the Phone Bluetooth soft key Touch the soft key located to the right of the device na
37. Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 1 Fuse Spare 9 20 Amp All Wheel Drive 2 40 Amp Radiator Fan 1 Yellow Module If Green Equipped 3 50 Amp Power Steering 1 10 E 10 Amp Security Red Red 4 30 Amp Starter H 20 Amp Horns Pink Yellow 5 40 Amp Anti Lock Brakes 12 10 Amp Air Conditioning Green Red Clutch 6 25 Amp Anti Lock Brakes 13 Fuse Spare Natural 14 m Fuse Spare Z Fuse Spare 15 25 Amp Transmission 8 Fuse Spare Natural 16 x Fuse Spare ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 527 Cavity Car Mini Description Cavity Car Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 18 50 Amp Radiator Fan 2 29 15 Amp Transmission Red Blue Shifter 19 50 Amp x Power Steering 2 30 Fuse Spare Red 31 25Amp Engine Module 20 30 Amp Wiper Motor Natural Pink 32 e Fuse Spare 21 30 Amp Headlamp Washers 33 Fuse Spare m 34 25Amp Powertrain 1 22 Fuse Spare Natural 25 Fuse Spare 35 20 Amp Powertrain 42 24 Fuse Spare Yellow 28 25 Amp Fuel Pump 36 10 Amp Anti Lock Brake Natural Red Module 528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Ses Cavity Car Mini Description Cavity Car Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 37 10 Amp Engine Control
38. Distance To Empty DTE Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy according to the current fuel tank level DTE cannot be reset through the SELECT button NOTE Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle regardless of the DTE displayed value When the DTE value is less than 30 miles 48 km estimated driving distance the DTE display will change to a LOW FUEL message This display will continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the LOW FUEL message and a new DTE value will display Press the BACK button to return to the main menu es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Miles Per Gallon MPG The Miles Per Gallon MPG feature displays instanta neous fuel economy in a bar graph below the DTE this function cannot be reset Press the BACK button to return to the main menu Cruise Control Press and release the UP or DOWN button until ACC if equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control or Cruise is highlighted in the EVIC Status of the ACC or Cruise is displayed in the menu line also Press and release the SELECT right arrow button to display the following information If equipped with ACC one of several messages will
39. I would like to ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 The system handles multiple inputs in the same phrase or sentence such as make a phone call and to Kelly Smith For multiple inputs in the same phrase or sen tence the system identifies the topic or context and provides the associated follow up prompt such as Who do you want to call in the case where a phone call was requested but the specific name was not recognized The system utilizes continuous dialog when the system requires more information from the user it will ask a question to which the user can respond without pressing the Voice Command Sve button Voice Command Tree Refer to Voice Tree in this section Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt or if you want to know your options at any prompt say Help following the beep To activate the Uconnect Phone from idle simply press the e button and say a command or say help All Uconnect Phone sessions begin with a press of the amp e button on the radio control head Cancel Command At any prompt after the beep you can say Cancel and you will be returned to the main menu You can also press the w or vRbuttons when the system is listening for a command and be returned to the main or previous menu NOTE Pressing the or vk buttons while the system is playing is known as Barging In refer to Barge In Overriding Prompts for f
40. Mix a minimum solution of 50 OAT engine coolant and distilled water Use higher concentrations not to exceed 70 if temperatures below 34 F 37 C are anticipated Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion ized water when mixing the water engine coolant antifreeze solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system es MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated NOTE Mixing engine coolant antifreeze types is not recommended and can result in cooling system damage Drain flush and refill as soon as possible to avoid damage if coolant types are mixed in an emergency Cooling System Pressure Cap The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine coolant antifreeze and to ensure that engine coolant antifreeze will return to the radiator from the coolant recovery tank The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces WARNING The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution Never add engine coolant antifreeze when the engine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine Heat causes pressure to buil
41. Or Years 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Or Kilometers o olo olo amp 2 eg 2 2 2 2 2 888 88 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 d oo dx c wo N co st o K N co A o oe o0 oo rr ZZ 2 t N Na Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km X X whichever comes first Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the X following police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing five speed only Change automatic transmission fluid and X filter five speed only Change transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi X X fleet off road or frequent trailer towing All Wheel Drive Only M A l N T E N A N ie E S Cc H E D U L E S 8 es MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 551 Ll A Mileage or time passed whichever o o oe o oe eo o og e 2 2 2 2 l comes firs 88 8 8818 8 8 S S S S S S N ai e Fia c R S9 5 9 r S9 x L Or Years 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ssssassszsss2 s N oo E gt 5 N co o N co A o S FISIESE NIZIEN 9 R amp R S AG Change the rear axle fluid and on models S equipped with All Wheel Drive AWD C change the front axle fluid if using your ve X X X H hicle for any of the following police taxi E fleet off road or frequent trailer
42. TI be late rre ride 10 I will be number minutes late E OFF m Nav Player Controls Climate More 11 See you in lt number gt minutes 12 Stuck in traffic List of Preset Messages 1 Yes 2 No ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 13 14 15 16 1 18 Start without me Where are you Are you there yet I need directions I m lost See you later Bluetooth Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect Phone When this happens the connection can generally be reestablished by switching the phone OFF ON Your mobile phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth ON mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the ON or ACC position or after a language change you must wait at least 15 seconds prior to using the system 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sx Voice Tree Uconnect Hands Free Calling Uconnect Hands Free Calling The commands can be spoken from any screen after pushing the Uconnect Phone bution on the Available commands while phone call is in progress The commands can be spoken from any screen while a call is active after pushing the Uconnect voice command button t on the steering wheel Shows the phonebook entry for John Smith with all stored numbers Incoming call list will be shown Number is Dial Tones for dialed Dial Tones numbers
43. TOWING cacao ih oio e eoi Fer i a Raed 483 Emergency Trunk Release 4 43 Emission Control System Maintenance 491 Enpine a sss eben E RES RE RR p PEU OR id 490 Air Cleaner MEE dae ws an tage 498 Block Heater eR RES 362 Break In Recommendations 93 Checking Oil Level 225 224445644 84 453408 495 Compartment 0 0 489 Compartment Identification 489 Coolant Antifreeze 2 0 ee ee 508 COGNE is sue CP ku y meee so ene dh s 508 Exhaust Gas Caution 00000004 95 Fails to Start e Re e RI 361 Flooded Starting llle 361 Fuel Requirements 0000 436 Jump Starting 6 ee 475 Oll s eoe Seca ates fou teary EO wore 495 Oil Change Interval sores sietas samai 314 Oil Filler Cap a INDEX 569 Oil Selection llle 496 Oil Synth tie m acce ds gle aer enit Roach doe cad 497 Overheating iie R9 REL RAS nd 464 vri CDD 358 Temperature Gauge isse eR ER Reds 304 Engine Oil Viscosity sack ere td 497 Engine Oil Viscosity Chart 004 497 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 67 Entry System Illuminated 20 Eth nol o 242 9d es a egy Se Rd 437 Event Data Recorder lille 7 Exhaust Gas Caution l l 95 Exhaust System 6 2 scele nn 95 Exterior Folding Mirrors 0 0 109 Exterior Lighting isset rk nn 192 Exterior Lights ies se
44. The ABS motor running it may continue to run for a short time after the stop The clicking sound of solenoid valves Brake pedal pulsations and Aslight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop 394 STARTING AND OPERATING Se These are all normal characteristics of ABS WARNING e The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equip ment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or high output radio transmitting equipment This interference can cause possible loss of anti lock braking capa bility Installation of such equipment should be performed by qualified professionals Pumping of the Anti Lock Brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to a collision Pumping makes the stopping distance longer Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop Continued WARNING Continued e The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys ics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The ABS cannot prevent collisions including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydroplaning e The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner that could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others
45. To restore interior light operation either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light switch 031463856 Dimmer Controls 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE With the parking lights or headlights on rotating the left Ambient Light Control dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of R he right di l the instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders if ee ee A E eee ed increase or decrease the brightness of the door handle equipped lights and ambient light located in the overhead console 031463857 Door Handle Ambient Light Dimmer Instrument Panel Dimmer ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Dome Light Position Rotate the left 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 left 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 EVIC if equipped and radio when the park ing lights or headlights are on WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers and washer when the ignition is placed in the ON RUN or ACC position The multifunction lever is located
46. braking eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts and improve overall vehicle performance This system can also provide you with more control during passing city driving cold slippery conditions mountain driving trailer towing and many other situations Operation Eight Speed Transmission If Equipped When the transmission is in DRIVE or SPORT mode it will operate automatically shifting between the eight available gears To engage AutoStick simply tap one of the steering wheel mounted shift paddles while in DRIVE or SPORT mode Tapping to enter AutoStick mode will downshift the transmission to the next lower 382 STARTING AND OPERATING Se gear while using to enter AutoStick mode will retain the current gear When AutoStick is active the current transmission gear is displayed in the instrument cluster In AutoStick mode the transmission will only shift up or down when is manually selected by the driver unless an engine lugging or overspeed condition would result It will remain in the selected gear until another upshift or downshift is chosen except as described below If AutoStick is engaged while in DRIVE mode the transmission will automatically shift up when maxi mum engine speed is reached If the accelerator is fully pressed the transmission will downshift when pos sible based on current vehicle speed and gear Lack of accelerator pedal activity will cause the transmis
47. ing either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure INDEX 564 INDEX ae About Your Brakes 2 0 00 00 eee eee 390 ABS Anti Lock Brake System 393 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Cruise Control 217 Adding Engine Coolant Antifreeze 510 Adding Fuel sires rsss eR ERR RE wad 444 Adding Washer Fluid sagose cdas taca atanan aa 505 Additives Fuel 0 0 0 0 tie a a eee eee 439 Adjustable Pedals llle 212 Airbag su cag Aha eS Ee eas x ae ea Cae 57 Airbag Deployment races trari eao ha piid a 68 Airbag Light eged rines eer EROR 64 Airbag Maintenance llle 69 Airbag Side sexe gu ace mee d CHR IRI CAR 60 Airbag Window Side Curtain 61 Air Cleaner Engine Engine Air Cleaner Filter 498 Air Conditioner Maintenance 501 Air Conditioning Filter 000 351 Air Conditioning Refrigerant 501 Air Conditioning Systemi ssor arneses kiarra 348 Air Pressure Tires 0 0 0 0 ee 414 Alarm Light ick x oder aor Gein dne a 301 Alarm Panie 2424 4 9 59g eR Rer 23 Alarm Security Alarm s pessi amste patama wa se 17 Alarm System Security Alarm 17 All Wheel Drive AWD 00 000005 384 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 00 509 Disposal vete n DR eo P ID ed us 512 Anti Lock Brake Sy
48. pushed into you causing serious injury up against or very close to SAB or SABIC air bags can be seriously injured or killed Occupants especially chil dren should not lean on or sleep against the door side windows or area where the SAB or SABIC air bags inflate even if they are in an infant or child restraint Always sit upright as possible with your back against the seat back use the seat belts properly and use the appropriate sized child restraint infant restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag provides enhanced protection and works together with the Driver Advanced Front Air Bag during a frontal impact ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Knee Impact Bolsters The Knee Impact Bolster helps protect the knees of the front passenger and position the front occupant for the best interaction with the Advanced Front Air Bag Along with seat belts and pretensioners Advanced Front Air Bags work with the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag and the passenger side knee bolster to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger Side air bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls Occupant Restraint Controller ORC The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle The ORC determines if
49. those in or near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running Before exiting a vehicle always apply the parking brake shift the transmission into PARK and turn the engine OFF When the ignition is in the LOCK OFF position the shift lever is locked in PARK securing the vehicle against unwanted movement Continued ee STARTING AND OPERATING 365 WARNING Continued Children should be warned not to touch the park ing brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN position A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Key Ignition Park Interlock This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK before the engine can be turned off This helps the driver avoid inadvertently leaving the vehicle without placing the transmission in PARK This system also locks the shift lever in PARK whenever the ignition switch is in the OFF position Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock system BTSI that holds the shift lever in PARK unless the brakes are applied To shift the transmission out of PARK the ignition switch must be turned to the ON RUN position engine running or n
50. 8 km h by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime Once the sequence starts it will continue for the entire duration or until the respective seatbelts are fastened After the sequence completes the Seat Belt Reminder Light remains illuminated until the respective seat belts are fastened The driver should instruct all other occu pants to fasten their seat belts If a front seat belt is 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE es unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph 8 km h BeltAlert will provide both audio and visual notification The front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the front passenger seat is unoccupied BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat if equipped It is recommended that pets be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts and cargo is properly stowed BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deac tivating BeltAlert NOTE Although BeltAlert has been deactivated the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate while the driver s or front passenger if equipped with BeltAlert seat belt remains unfastened Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy Keeping the mot
51. 85 Badge CAUTION Ethanol Fuel E 85 Only vehicles with the E 85 fuel filler door label can E 85 is a mixture of approximately 85 fuel ethanol and operate on E 85 15 unleaded gasoline 442 STARTING AND OPERATING Se WARNING Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury Never have any smok ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov ing the fuel filler tube cap gas cap or filling the tank Do not use E 85 as a cleaning agent and never use it near an open flame Fuel Requirements If your vehicle is E 85 compatible it will operate on unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or E 85 fuel or any mixture of these two fuels For best results a refueling pattern that avoids alternat ing between E 85 and unleaded gasoline is recom mended When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that e you do not add less than 5 gallons 19 Liters when refueling you drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at least 5 miles 8 km Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard starting and or significant deterioration in driveability during warm up NOTE Use seasonally adjusted E 85 fuel ASTM D5798 With non seasonally adjusted E 85 fuel you may experience hard starting and rough idle following start up even if the above recommendations are followed especially when the ambient temperature is below 32 F 0 C E STARTING AND OPERATING 443
52. Automatic Door Locks If Equipped The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled When enabled the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle s speed exceeds 15 mph 24 km h The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer Please see your authorized dealer for service ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if 1 The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en abled 2 The vehicle was in motion then speed returned to 0 mph 0 km h and the transmission shift lever is placed in NEUTRAL 3 The driver door is opened 4 The doors were not previously unlocked Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming To change the current setting refer to Uconnect Set tings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information NOTE Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws Child Protection Door Lock System Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats the rear doors are equipped with Child Protection Door Lock system To Engage Or Disengage The Child Protection Door Lock System 1 Open the rear door 2 Insert the tip of the emergency key into the lock and rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE es WARNING Avo
53. Homelink button you want to program and the hand held trans mitter button Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi cator light The Homelink indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink has received the frequency signal from the hand held transmitter Re lease both buttons after the indicator light changes from slow to rapid Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light stays on constantly program ming is complete and the garage door device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons repeat each step for each remaining button DO NOT erase the channels ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained follow these steps 1 Cycle the ignition to the ON RUN position 2 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not release the button 3 Without releasing the button proceed with Program ming A Non Rolling Code Step 2 and follow all remaining steps Canadian Gate Operator Programming For programming transmitters in Canada United States that require the transmitter signals to time out after several seconds of transmission Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig nals
54. Information and various customer oriented documents Please take the time 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 reviewing the owner information it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc ing and remain with the vehicle when sold When it comes to service remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has factory trained tech nicians and genuine MOPAR parts and cares about your satisfaction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle s equipment The detailed index at the back of this Owner s 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 INTRODUCTION 5 ELECTRONIC STABILITY e amp amp Hart Da m 9 ei 3 5002 QE eC 2 E ea MA awo srake ENONEOL neaRwwoow ELECTRCALY MAKUGNIS REARFOGLAN ANDUFTGATE DEFROSTANO VENTLATNGFAN WNOOWLOCK THROTTLE FOURWNED WARNING PARKING E3 Gp qp A m p 4h A w e 9 Noc bh amp QA s O Q Rh hammer m d 8 Imm UE CUADAT ZUNTA DUDSD eee
55. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 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 MIL It will also store diagnostic 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 authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emissions control system It could also affect fuel economy and driveability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Immediate 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 me For states that require an Inspection and Main
56. Map Reading Lights time visibility To turn the lights off press the switch a second time The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE is pressed The front map reading lights are mounted in the over head console 031433150 031433151 Front Map Reading Lights Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either side of the console These buttons are backlit for night Front Map Reading Light Switches 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy Lights Ambient Light The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light corner of the lens To turn the lights off press thelensa feature This light casts illumination for improved visibil second time ity of the floor center console and PRNDL area 031464435 033333449 Courtesy Lights Ambient Light es UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Interior Lights Dimmer Controls The interior lights come on when a door is opened The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is To protect the battery the interior lights will turn off located on the left side of the instrument panel automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is moved to the LOCK position This will occur if the interior lights were switched on manually or are on because a door is open This includes the glove box light but not the trunk light
57. Mirrors In Reverse If Equipped 110 Power Mirrors 000 eee eee 111 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M E Uconnect Phone 84 84N sess 15 B SEATS cs edo eee eR ae e COR e ae 173 Uconnect 8 4 8 4 Nav 0006 123 Power Seat iii eee eee n 173 Operations pak icc m mai hae HRS RO C 125 Power Lumbar If Equipped 176 Phone Call Features 0000 136 Heated Seats If Equipped 177 Uconnect Phone Features 142 Ventilated Seats If Equipped 180 Advanced Phone Connectivity 146 Head Restraints 00000 182 Things You Should Know About Your Folding Rear Seat 0000050 184 Uconnect Phone iesea tanien asn ee 147 E DRIVER MEMORY SEAT IF EQUIPPED 186 General Information 159 Programming The Memory Feature 187 B VOICE COMMAND yeaa Ve ana dea 159 Linking And Unlinian The Remote Keyless Uconnect 8 4 8 4 Nav 00006 159 Entry Transmitter To Memory 188 Uconnect Voice Commands 162 Memory Position Recall 188 Easy Entry Exit Seat Available With Memory Seat Only 189 ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103
58. OPERATING 397 Electronic Stability Control ESC This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions The ESC corrects for oversteering and understeering the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel Engine power may also be reduced to assist in counteracting the condition of oversteer or understeer and help the vehicle maintain the desired path The ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the path that the driver intends to steer the vehicle and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle When the actual path does not match the intended path the ESC applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the condition of oversteer or understeer Oversteer when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position Understeer when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position ESC Operating Modes The ESC system has two available operating modes ESC On This is the normal operating mode for the ESC When ever the vehicle is started the ESC system will be in this mode This mode should be used for most driving conditions The ESC should only be turned OFF for specific reasons as noted in the following paragraphs 5 Partial Off The Partial Off mode is intended for times when a more spirited driving experience is desired It is also intended for driving in deep snow sand or
59. Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on it will operate for approximately 58 to 70 minutes before automatically shutting off The heated steering wheel can shut off early or may not turn on when the steering wheel is already warm The heated steering wheel can be turned on and off using the Uconnect System Touch the Controls soft key then touch the Heated Steering Wheel soft key to turn on the heated steering wheel Press the Heated Steering Wheel soft key a second time to turn the heated steering wheel off ay Player FE OFF fl Controls Climate E Phone More Controls Soft Key UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 t FM 95 5 70 ou Controls x Driver Passenger Heated Heated at Sea Seat Heated gt Screen es Wheel i mi OFF ZJ J TS m T Radio Player Controls Climate a Phone More Heated Steering Wheel Soft Key NOTE The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start the heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ME during a remote start Refer to Remote Starting System ADJUSTABLE PEDALS IF EQUIPPED If Equipped in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steeri
60. RES button and then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal The EVIC will display the last set speed To Turn Off The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if You push and release the ON OFF button You turn off the ignition You switch off ESC If the Cruise Control system is turned off and reactivated the system will return to the last driver setting ACC or Normal Cruise Control 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se Forward Collision Warning If Equipped The Forward Collision Warning FCW system provides the driver with audible and visual warnings within the EVIC when it detects a potential frontal collision The warnings are intended to provide the driver with enough time to react and avoid the potential collision FCW monitors the information from the forward looking sensor as well as the Electronic Brake Controller EBC wheel speed sensors i e to calculate a probable rear end collision When the system determines that a rear end collision is probable a warning message both audible and visual will be displayed on the EVIC When the system determines a collision with the vehicle in front of you is no longer probable the warning message will be deactivated NOTE The minimum speed for FCW activation is 10 mph 16 km h WARNING Forward Collision Warning FCW is not intended to avoid a collision on its own nor can FCW detect every type of potential colli
61. Ready Alert Braking Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to reach full braking during emergency braking situations ee STARTING AND OPERATING 401 It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by the driver When the throttle is released very quickly Ready Alert Braking applies a small amount of brake pressure This brake pressure will not be noticed by the driver The brake system uses this brake pressure to allow a fast brake response if the driver applies the brakes Rain Brake Support Rain Brake Support may improve braking performance in wet conditions It will periodically apply a small amount of brake pressure to remove any water buildup on the front brake rotors It only functions when the windshield wipers are in the LO or HI mode it does not function in the intermittent mode When Rain Brake Support is active there is no notification to the driver and no driver interaction is required ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator lol Light in the instrument cluster will come on Le when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position It should go out with the engine running If the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light comes on continuously with the engine running a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system If this light remains on after several ignition c
62. Seat Belt The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with either a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor ALR or a cinching latch plate or both Both types of seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip The ALR retractor can E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 be switched into a locked mode by pulling all of the Lap Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing Restraints in this Vehicle retract back into the retractor If it is locked the ALR will make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the retractor For additional information on ALR refer to the Automatic Locking Mode description un der Occupant Restraints The cinching latch plate is designed to hold the lap portion of the seatbelt tight when webbing is pulled tight and straight through a child restraint s belt path Please see the table below and the following sections for more information about both types of seat belts 022668888 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE es What is the weight limit child s weight weight of the child re straint for using the Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child restraint Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to
63. Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Premium System If Equipped 431 VBGOE EC a detis ee e General Information 0 435 356 STARTING AND OPERATING Ses M FUEL REQUIREMENTS 0 436 Ethanol Fuel E 85 00 441 3 6L Engine If Equipped 436 Fuel Requirements 0006 442 5 7L Engine If Equipped 436 Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles Reformulated Gasoline 437 E99 UNO Gosche Venice eiii icio quts a Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 437 EELS TG IMATE SRT AGE v SPONTA IESE mae E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles T re Qu E idi MMT In Gasoline eese 438 Rep ee anpatiUidiitpatpueidi unire ids Materials Added To Fuel 000000 MR Fuel System Cautions 0 439 M SUDINGCEUBL sisiane een id Carbon Monoxide Warnings 440 Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release 447 E FLEXIBLE FUEL 3 6L ENGINE ONLY IF Bl VEHICLE LOADING 0 447 EQUIPPED 25 13 x ascetur GE Edo Gd 441 Vehicle Certification Label 448 E 85 General Information 441 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 448 ee STARTING AND OPERATING 357
64. TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC Two Wheel Drive And All Wheel Drive Recreational towing with all four wheels on the ground or using a tow dolly is NOT ALLOWED The only acceptable method for towing this vehicle behind an other vehicle is on a vehicle trailer with all four wheels OFF the ground CAUTION Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require ments can cause severe transmission and or transfer case damage Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ll HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS 464 B IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS auaa 464 E JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING 465 Jack Location Spare Tire Stowage 466 Preparations For Jacking 468 Jacking And Changing A Tire 469 Road Tire Installation 474 E JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES 475 O Preparations For Jump Start 476 Jump Starting Procedure 477 B FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE 2 6 ee m 479 E SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION 0 0 00 0 00000008 ll MANUAL PARK RELEASE 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION 3 6L Engine E TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 464 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EE HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the center of the instrument panel between the center air outlets
65. UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 2 A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the MEMORY buttons S 1 or 2 on the driver s door during a recall When a recall is cancelled the driver seat side mirror adjustable pedals if equipped and power tilt and telescopic steering column if equipped stop mov ing A delay of one second will occur before another recall can be selected Easy Entry Exit Seat Available With Memory Seat Only This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle The distance the driver seat moves depends on where you have the driver seat positioned when you remove the Key Fob from the ignition or change the ignition to OFF for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter N Go When you remove the Key Fob from the ignition or change the ignition to OFF for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter N Go the driver seat will move about 24 in 60 mm rearward if the driver seat position is greater than or equal to 2 7 in 67 7 mm forward of the rear stop The seat will return to its previously set position when you place the ignition into the ACC or RUN position 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE e When you remove the Key Fob from the ignition or change the ignition to OFF for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter N Go the driver seat will move to a position 0 3 in 7 7 mm forward of the rear
66. VEHICLE 221 NOTE Any chassis suspension modifications to the ve hicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise Control Activating Adaptive Cruise Control ACC You can only activate ACC if the vehicle speed is above 20 mph 32 km h When the system is turned on and in the READY state the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC dis plays Adaptive Cruise Ready When the system is OFF the EVIC displays Adaptive Cruise Control Off NOTE You cannot enable ACC under the following conditions e When you apply the brakes e When the parking brake is set e When the automatic transmission is in PARK RE mmm VERSE or NEUTRAL e When pushing the RES button without a previously set speed in memory 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se To Activate To turn the system OFF push and release the ON OFF Push and release the ON OFF button The ACC menu in ee i P the aA yo ia ui and the EVIC displays Adaptive Cruise Ready the err ay aptive Cruse Contro i NE 156789mi 102 NE 156789mi 102 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Adaptive Cruise Control ACC OFF Ready f Ma 032363703 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Ready Adaptive Cruise Control ACC OFF 032363702 WARNING Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC system on when not in use is dangerous You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and hav
67. a convertible vehicle system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 SMS 68 af FM 91 7 Uconnect Phone can read or send new messages on Mice your phone Inbox fd 14 James Butler Listen ES 13 248 576 5459 Listen Your phone must support SMS over Bluetooth in order m to use this feature If the Uconnect Phone determines your phone is not compatible with SMS messaging over Bluetooth the Messaging button will be greyed out and the feature will not be available for use EJ 12 Beatrice Adams Listen fe 11 Sanjiv Prabaker Listen f 10 Lin Ford Listen E 9 Jay Kay Listen 7 items in fst NOTE Uconnect Phone SMS is only available when 2 w Sea os Radio Player Controls Clirnate Phone More the vehicle is not in moving 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M Read Messages If you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to Uconnect Phone an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message t FM 95 5 Me lll be there soon lt Reply Forward Inbox gt Nav Player PUR OFF Controls Radio More Climate Once a message is received and viewed or listened to you will have the following options e Send a Reply e Forward e Call Send Messages Using Soft Keys You can send messages using Uconnect Phone To send a new message Touch th
68. against vehicle move ment and possible injury or damage Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if itis not completely in PARK Check by trying to move the shift lever out of PARK with the brake pedal released Make sure the transmission is in PARK before leaving the vehicle Continued 370 STARTING AND OPERATING Se WARNING Continued e It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re verse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running Before exiting a vehicle always apply the parking brake shift the transmission into PARK and turn the engine OFF When the ignition is in the OFF position the shift lever is locked in PARK securing the vehicle against unwanted movement Continued WARNING Continued e When leaving the vehicle always remove the key fob and lock your vehicle e Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could
69. air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these outlets e Bi Level Mode e Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL M NOTE BI LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets e Floor Mode m Air comes from the floor outlets A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets e Mix Mode Ge Air comes from the floor defrost and side window gt demist outlets This mode works best in cold or snowy conditions e Defrost Mode Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side win dow defrosting and defogging When the defrost mode is selected the blower level may will increase 13 Climate Control OFF Button Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control ON OFF 14 Driver Temperature Control Down Button Provides the driver with independent temperature con trol Push the button for cooler temperature settings NOTE In Sync mode this button will also automatically adjust the passenger temperature setting at the same time 15 Driver Temperature Control Up Button Provides the driver with independent temperature con tr
70. and durability for your vehicle The manufacturer recom mendis the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC speci fications if they are available ee STARTING AND OPERATING 437 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 Ethanol Fuels blended with oxygenates may be used in your vehicle CAUTION DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso line containing more than 10 Ethanol Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability prob lems damage critical fuel system components cause emissions to exceed the applicable standard and or cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to illumi nate Pump labels should clearly communicate if a fuel contains greater than 10 Ethanol Problems that result from using gasoline containing Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10 Ethanol are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may not be covered under warranty E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles Non
71. any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area If you are required to drive with the trunk liftgate 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 Continued 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE es WARNING Continued e If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle Set the blower at high speed The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained 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 system 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 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays and loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Front seat belt asse
72. are ventilated Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw air from the seat surface through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient temperatures The ventilated seats can be operated using the Uconnect System Front Ventilated Seat Operation Uconnect 8 4 8 4 Nav Press the Controls soft key located on the bottom of the Uconnect display UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 t FM 91 7 Controls x Driver Passenger f s ec Heated E Seat 8 5j Vented Vented q 99 lt y Seat Seat V em Heated Wheel Sy ww OFF E x Sy lt OFF Player Controls Climate s Phone Moro Radio Player Controls Climate More Controls Soft Key Ventilated Seats Soft Keys Press the Driver or Passenger seat soft key once to NOTE The engine must be running for the ventilated select HI level ventilation Press the soft key a second seats to operate time to select LO level ventilation Press the soft key a third time to shut off the seat ventilation Vehicles Equippec Wih Reniete Start On models that are equipped with remote start the driver s ventilated seat can be programmed to come on 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M during a remote start Refer to Remote Starting System If Equipped in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information Head Restraints Head r
73. be displayed giving a dynamic update of the status of the feature as the driver changes feature status or following conditions change If ACC is active and a warning or other feature is in the EVIC main display the ACC status will be displayed in place of the EVIC odometer line For vehicles with Cruise one of several messages will be displayed giving a dynamic update of the status of the feature as the driver changes feature status or conditions change If Cruise is active and a warning or other feature is in the EVIC main display the Cruise status will be displayed in place of the EVIC odometer line Press and release the BACK button to return to the main menu Vehicle Speed Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Vehicle Speed is highlighted in the EVIC Press the SELECT button to view a digital display of the current speed in mph or km h Pressing the SELECT button a second time will toggle the unit of measure between mph or km h Press the BACK button to return to the main menu 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME NOTE Changing the unit of measure in the Vehicle Speed menu will not change the unit of measure in the EVIC Trip Info Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Trip Info is highlighted in the EVIC Press and release the SELECT button to display the following three trip fea tures in the next screen e Trip A e Trip B Elapsed Time Press the UP DOWN buttons to cycle through al
74. be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN position A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle ee STARTING AND OPERATING 371 CAUTION Look at the shift lever position display and verify that it indicates the PARK position Before moving the shift lever out of PARK you must turn the ignition switch from the OFF posi tion to the ON RUN position and also press the With brake pedal released verify that the shift lever will not move out of PARK brake pedal Otherwise damage to the shift lever REVERSE could result This range is for moving the vehicle backward Shift into DO NOT race the engine when shifting from REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range as this stop can damage the drivetrain NEUTRAL The following indicators should be used to ensure that hi hen the vehicle i ing f l d you have engaged the shift lever into the PARK position Vastin tanpe w uen ihe VEDUIEIRGIAR de tUe PONE periods with the engine running The engine may be e When shifting into PARK firmly move the shift lever started in this range Apply the parking brake and shift all the way for
75. bulb and socket assembly coun ON It may cause serious electrical shock or electro terclockwise and then pull it out of the headlamp cution if not serviced properly See your authorized assembly dealer for service 3 Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb NOTE On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps when the headlamps are turned on there is a blue hue to 4 Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head the lights This diminishes and becomes more white after lamp assembly and then turn it clockwise approximately 10 seconds as the system charges ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 539 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 Rear Backup Lamp And Turn Signal Lamps T 2 Open the trunk Remove the trunk trim by removing the grocery hook using a 1 20 torque driver or similar tool remove the fastener and pull back the weather strip Pull back the trunk liner to gain access to the tail lamp wing nuts Remove the three wing nuts from the back of the tail lamp assembly 10 11 12 13 Pull the tail lamp assembly away from the vehicle enough to access the electrical connector Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side Disconnect the electrical connector Continue removing l
76. child restraint You will easily feel them if you run your finger along gap between the seatback and seat cushion 7 LATCH Anchorages Locating The LATCH Anchorages In addition there are tether strap anchorages 3 behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE window These tether strap anchorages are under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it Nb 2 am 022668887 Tether Strap Anchorages LATCH compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the anchorage Forward facing child restraints and some rear facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage Center Seat LATCH If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position do not use that outboard position If a child seat in the center position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt do not install a child seat in that outboard position WARNING Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint Please
77. chime once per ignition cycle The instrument cluster will display the CLEAN PARK ASSIST message when any of the rear or front sensor s are blocked by snow mud or ice and the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE or DRIVE The instrument cluster will display the SERVICE PARK ASSIST message when any of the rear or front sensors are damaged and require service When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE or DRIVE and the system has detected a faulted condition the EVIC will display the CLEAN PARK ASSIST SERVICE PARK ASSIST or the SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE or DRIVE at speeds less than 7 mph 11 km h Under this condition ParkSense will not operate Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information If CLEAN PARK ASSIST appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC make sure the outer surface and the underside of the rear fascia bumper and or front fascia bumper is clean and clear of snow ice mud dirt or other obstruction and then cycle the ignition If the message continues to appear see an authorized dealer If SERVICE PARK ASSIST or SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM appears in the EVIC see an authorized dealer mmm UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 Cleaning The ParkSense System Clean the ParkSense sensors with wate
78. climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur For the recommended viscosity and quality grades refer to Maintenance Procedures in Maintaining Your Vehicle CAUTION Never use Non Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result NOTE A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles kilometers of operation This should be considered a normal part of the break in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty SAFETY TIPS Transporting Passengers NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 WARNING Exhaust Gas WARNING Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death e 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 Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO follow these safety tips Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas
79. deployment of the front and or side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required Based on the impact sensor s signals a central electronic ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags SABIC air bags SAB Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag and front seat belt pretensioners as required depending on several factors including the severity and type of impact Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag are designed to provide additional protec tion by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors including the severity and type of collision Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear side or rollover collisions The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag will not deploy in all frontal collisions including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage for example some pole collisions truck underrides and angle offset collisions On the other hand depending on the type and location of impact 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ses Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and type of collision Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time vehicle speed and damag
80. did not reset If necessary repeat this procedure Fuel Economy Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Fuel Economy displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT button Press and release the UP DOWN buttons until one of the following Fuel Economy func tions displays in the EVIC e Average Fuel Economy Fuel Saver Mode Distance To Empty DTE Miles Per Gallon MPG Press the UP DOWN buttons to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa tion 66 F 69mi 4back AVG 19 6 Reset DTE 326mi 041064063 Fuel Economy 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL M Average Fuel Economy ECO Fuel Saver Mode If Equipped Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset When the fuel economy is reset the display will read RESET or show dashes for two seconds Then the history information will be erased and the averaging will continue from the last fuel average reading before the reset There is an ECO icon between the Compass and Outside Temperature info at the top of the EVIC display This icon will appear whenever the Multi Displacement System MDS if equipped allows the engine to operate on four cylinders or if you are driving in a fuel efficient manner This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner and it can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy
81. different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illumi nates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon s
82. e equ eb nier dp 418 Spark Plugs eoo es ose Gta whtawes or das 542 Specifications Fuel Gasoline ceser 94 sce ax paa ae ee IESUS 542 Oil as ere beh EEUU whee ae aaa fu 542 Speed Control Cruise Control 214 Speedometer s caso abet exa ope plate eo uad 300 Sport Mod ss cs ead ate San qn Hee Here eae 301 OLATHE dU 26 Automatic Transmission Cold Weather 2 co osu eee 361 Engine Fails to Start eracus asied aau saet 361 Remote seda 4 rb ERE Pa ETRE ed Pa 26 Starting and Operating 00 0 358 Starting Procedures cesse aee e e b 358 Steering Column Lock sis ssas eti eR 208 POWED eesrerc mak Phase em Ee dob E Rex eds 389 Tilt Colin 22 2 cem RR Rem des 208 Wheel Heated 0 0 0 0 eee eee 210 Wheel THe isi sate cna deeae s 208 Steering Wheel Audio Controls 338 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls 338 voc qp P E 536 Storage Vehicle 22e 350 Storing Your Vehicle ssas speriene diegia 536 Stuck Breeimng ce bc ee as Kace RR od 479 Sunglasses Storage ass ciem nne e Ea em eio x 255 SUN ROOK 4 4 Gas eh Pee gne etu de acri teas 265 500 INDEX ee Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 57 synthetic Engine Oll sre ace s aos a RR a 497 System Remote Starting 0 000000 26 Tachometer vua ur unes dr Re 296 Telescoping Steering Column issus 208 Temperature Control Automatic ATC 348 Temperature
83. emissions control system can result in civil penalties being assessed against you 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 Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon the vehicle Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main tenance 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 monoxide poisoning Do not inhale exhaust gases They contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas which can kill Never run the engine in a closed area such as Continued ee STARTING AND OPERATING 441 FLEXIBLE FUEL 3 6L ENGINE ONLY IF EQUIPPED E 85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve hicles only These vehicles can be identified by a unique fuel filler door label that states Ethanol E 85 or Un leaded Gasoline Only This section only covers those subjects that are unique to these vehicles Please refer to the other sections of this manual for information on Pinetone ram features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline only powered vehicles E
84. 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 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Key Fob with Remote x2 Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to start the engine conveniently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security The system has a range of approximately 300 ft 91 m NOTE The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start Obstructions between the vehicle and the Key Fob may reduce this range How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start e Shift lever in PARK e Doors closed Hood closed Trunk closed HAZARD switch off BRAKE switch inactive brake pedal not pressed Battery at an acceptable charge level RKE PANIC button not pressed System not disabled from previous remote start event Vehicle theft alarm not active Ignition in OFF position E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 WARNING Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon oxide CO which is odorless and colorless Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious in jury or death when inhaled e Keep Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters away fro
85. hold may not become active automati cally This is cell phone dependent Redial e Press the Redial soft key or press the and after the Listening prompt and the following beep say Redial After the Listening prompt and the following beep say Redial The Uconnect Phone will call the last number that was dialed from your mobile phone Call Continuation Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the Uconnect Phone after the vehicle ignition key has been switched to OFF NOTE The call will remain within the vehicle audio system until the phone becomes out of range for the Bluetooth connection It is recommended to press the transfer soft key when leaving the vehicle 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE agg Uconnect Phone Features NOTE Emergency Assistance e The Emergency call may also be initiated by using the 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 Phone is operational you may reach the emergency number as follows Press the button to begin e After the Listening prompt and the following beep say Call Emergency or Dial Emergency and the Uconnect Phone will instruct the paired mobile phone to call the emergency number This feature is supported in the U S Canada and Mexico touc
86. if the transmission is disassembled for any reason All Wheel Drive AWD If Equipped The all wheel drive system consists of a transfer case and front differential The exterior surface of these compo nents should be inspected for evidence of fluid leaks Confirmed leaks should be repaired as soon as possible The transfer case fluid fill inspection plug is located in the middle of the rear housing To inspect the transfer case fluid level remove the fill inspection plug The fluid level should be even with the bottom of the hole Use this plug to add fluid as required The front differential fill plug is located on the outer cover near the halfshaft attachment To inspect the differential fluid level remove the fill plug The fluid level should be even with or slightly below the bottom of the hole Fluid Changes Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals Rear Axle For normal service periodic fluid level checks are not required When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be inspected If gear oil leakage is suspected inspect the fluid level Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Fluid Level Check Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug on the axle The fluid level should be at the bottom of the fill hole Add fluid if necessary to maintain the proper level Re
87. in civil penalties being assessed against you WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Only do 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 494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION Continued The pages that follow contain the required maintenance Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids services determined by the engineers who designed your that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed vals Do not use chemical flushes in these compo maintenance schedule there are other components which nents as the chemicals can damage your engine may require servicing or replacement in the future transmission power steering or air conditioning Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle CAUTION Limited Warranty If a flush is needed because of component malfunction use only the specified fluid for the flushing procedure e Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per form repairs and service when necessary could result in more costly repairs damage to other components or negatively impact vehicle perfor mance Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by an authorized dealer or qualified repair ce
88. inflation pressures 408 STARTING AND OPERATING Se Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver s side B Pillar or the rear edge of the driver s side door 811ad0d0 Tire Placard Location STARTING AND OPERATING 409 Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 total weight your vehicle can carry 3 tire size designed for your vehicle SEATING CAPACITY TOTAL 5 FRONT 2 REAR 3 g j THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF noe ADs aiao SHOULD 4 cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and NEVER EXCEED XXX KG QR spare tires TIRE FRONT SPARE ORIGINAL TIRE SIZ PI987OR14 P195 70RI4 1125 70015 Loading CET 4 The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed EN the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle You EE cr salen ids Ludo d will not exceed the tire s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions tire size and cold tire 9115599 inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Tire and Loading Information Placard Information placard and in the Vehicle Loading section of this manual 410 STARTING AND OPERATING Se NOTE Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings GAWRs for the fro
89. information Rear Heated Seats On some models the two outboard seats are equipped with heated seats The heated seat switches for these seats are located on the rear of the center console There are two heated seat switches that allow the rear passen gers to operate the seats independently You can choose from HI LO or OFF heat settings Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use Two indicator lights will illuminate for HI one for LO and none for OFF Press the switch once to select HI level heating Press the switch a second time to select LO level heating Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements OFF 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M NOTE Once a heat setting is selected heat will be felt within two to five minutes The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate When the Hl level setting is selected the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation Then the heat output will drop to the normal Hl evel If the Hl level setting is selected the system will automatically switch to LO level after a maximum of 60 minutes of continuous operation At that time the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two to one indicating the change The LO level setting will turn OFF automatically after a maximum of 45 minutes Ventilated Seats If Equipped On some models both the driver and passenger seats
90. install a for ward facing child restraint up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint Can the rear facing child restraint touch the back of the front passenger seat Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the child restraint is al lowed if the child restraint manu facturer also allows contact Can the head restraints be removed Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat belt against the belt path of the child restraint Yes center position only Yes In positions with cinching latch plates CINCH the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an ALR retractor Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor ALR 1 Place the child seat in the center of the seating position For some second row seats you may need to recline the seat and or raise the head restraint to get a better fit Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat Tolock the seat belt pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor Then allow the webbing to retract
91. km h or farther than 15 miles 24 km for 5 speed transmission or 30 miles 48 km for 8 speed transmission tow with the rear wheels OFF the ground on a flatbed or with the rear wheels raised using a wheel lift and the transmission in NEUTRAL Vehicles equipped with AWD can be towed with the transmission in NEUTRAL and the rear wheels OFF the ground with no limitation on speed or distance MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS E ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 6L 489 E ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5 7L 490 E ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM OBD II 491 ll EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS sseeeee eee 491 E REPLACEMENT PARTS 493 E DEALER SERVICE erse tuodaan E uua uii 493 ll MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 494 Engine OH iva chews peeve peed ens owen 495 Engine OIL Filter oae eod 498 Engine Air Cleaner Filter sius 498 Maintenance Free Battery 499 Air Conditioner Maintenance 501 Body Lubrication 2 00 06 ce ees Windshield Wiper Blades Adding Washer Fluid Exhaust System 0 0 0 0 00a ee Cooling System easa naa 508 0 Brake System ss 9b e A doe as 513 Automatic Transmission 516 488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Se
92. leav ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury Also be certain to leave the transmission in PARK Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury ee STARTING AND OPERATING 393 CAUTION If the Brake Warning Light remains on with the parking brake released a brake system malfunction is indicated Have the brake system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM The Anti Lock Brake System ABS 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 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 axle 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 is working properly 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
93. lever rearward to the first detent and release N will display in the EVIC To shift back into REVERSE from NEUTRAL firmly press the brake pedal press the lock button on the shift lever then push the shift lever forward to the first detent and release R will display in the EVIC Shifting From NEUTRAL To DRIVE Firmly press the brake pedal press the lock button on the shift lever then pull the shift lever rearward and release D will display in the EVIC 368 STARTING AND OPERATING Se To shift back into NEUTRAL from DRIVE firmly press the brake pedal press the lock button on the shift lever then push the shift lever forward and release N will display in the EVIC Shifting From REVERSE To DRIVE Bring the vehicle to a complete stop firmly press the brake pedal press the lock button on the shift lever then pull the shift lever rearward and release when D is displayed in the EVIC To shift back into REVERSE from DRIVE bring the vehicle to a complete stop firmly press the brake pedal press the lock button on the shift lever then push the shift lever forward and release when R is displayed in the EVIC Shifting From DRIVE To SPORTILOW Vehicles Equipped With SPORT Mode To shift from DRIVE to SPORT pull the shift lever rearward until S is displayed in the EVIC To shift back into DRIVE from SPORT pull the shift lever rearward until D is displayed in the EVIC Vehicles Equipped W
94. liter than gasoline you will experience an increase in fuel consumption You can expect your miles per gallon mpg miles per liter and your driving range to decrease by about 30 compared to gasoline operation 444 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle FFV are 1 Press the fuel filler door release switch located in the designed to be compatible with ethanol Always be sure driver s door map pocket that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com patible parts CAUTION Replacing fuel system components with non ethanol compatible components can damage your vehicle Maintenance CAUTION Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85 in your vehicle It will cause difficulty in cold starting and Fuel Filler Door Release Switch may affect driveability 2 Open the fuel filler door STARTING AND OPERATING 445 4 Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refueling NOTE Only the correct size nozzle opens the latches allowing the flapper door to open 5 Fill the vehicle with fuel when the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full 6 Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door 056810781 Fuel Filler Door 3 There is no fuel filler cap A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system 446 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE A funnel is provided loc
95. loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle s front axle and the trailer axle s When used in accordance with the manufacturer s directions it pro vides for a more level ride offering more consistent steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing safety The addition of a friction hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability Trailer sway control and a weight distributing load equalizing hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights TW and may be required depending on vehicle and trailer configuration loading to comply with Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR requirements ee STARTING AND OPERATING 453 WARNING Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions e An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch ae NP system may reduce handling stability braking performance and could result in a collision Class I Light Duty 2 000 Ibs 907 kg Weight Distributing Systems may not be compatible Class II Medium Duty 3 500 Ibs 1 587 kg with Surge Brake Couplers Consult with your hitch Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 Ibs 2 268 kg and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational _ Class IV Extra Heavy 10 000 Ibs 4 540 kg Vehicle dealer for additional information Duty Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Maximum The followi
96. m SEDE MRNA the Bead dept s becomes 1 16 in 2 mm When the tread is worn to the to help you in determining when your tires should be BEA replaced tread wear indicators the tire should be replaced Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to Driving style mH Tire pressure e Distance driven Performance tires tires with a speed rating of V or higher and summer tires typically have a reduced 055007576 tread life Rotation of these tires per the vehicle main tenance schedule is highly recommended 1 Worn Tire 2 New Tire 422 STARTING AND OPERATING Se WARNING Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years regardless of the remaining tread Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure You could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death Keep dismounted tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Protect tires from contact with oil grease and gasoline 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 Refer to the paragraph on Tread Wear Indicators R
97. m or greater WARNING Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera Always check carefully behind your vehicle and be sure to check for pedestrians animals other vehicles ob structions or blind spots before backing up You are responsible for the safety of your surroundings and must continue to pay attention while backing up Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death CAUTION To avoid vehicle damage ParkView should only be used as a parking aid The ParkView camera is unable to view every obstacle or object in your drive path e To avoid vehicle damage the vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen It is recom mended that the driver look frequently over his her shoulder when using ParkView ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 NOTE If snow ice mud or any foreign substance builds OVERHEAD CONSOLE up on the camera lens clean the lens rinse with water Th h l abd dig widi a soltcloth Do mol cover the lena e overhead console contains courtesy reading lights and storage for sunglasses Universal Garage Door Turning ParkView On Or Off With Touch Opener HomeLink and power sunroof switches may Screen Radio also be included if equipped 1 Turn the Radio on 2 Press the More soft key 3 Press the Settings soft key 4 Press the Safety amp D
98. modify the front bumper vehicle body structure or add aftermarket side steps or running boards e It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag system yourself Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system Continued 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sx Air Bag Warning Light WARNING Continued Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag 9 system The air bag may inflate accidentally or may You will want to have the air bags ready to e oe M inflate for your protection in a collision The N not function properly if modifications are made Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any air bag system service If your seat including your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way including removal or loosening tightening of seat attachment bolts take the vehicle to your authorized dealer Only manufacturer approved seat accessories may be used If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with dis abilities contact your authorized dealer Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free If any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during the four to eight seconds when th
99. more than 45 minutes of continuous operation then change the transmission fluid and filter as specified for police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals Electronic Speed Control If Equipped Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads e When using the speed control if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph 16 km h disengage until you can get back to cruising speed e Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency AutoStick If Equipped When using the AutoStick shift control select the highest gear that allows for adequate performance and avoids frequent downshifts For example choose 4 if the desired speed can be maintained Choose 3 or 2 if needed to maintain the desired speed 462 STARTING AND OPERATING Se To prevent excess heat generation avoid continuous driving at high RPM Reduce vehicle speed as neces sary to avoid extended driving at high RPM Return to a higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and road conditions allow Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission over heating take the following actions City Driving When stopped for short periods of time shift the trans mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed Highway Driving Reduce speed Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily RECREATIONAL
100. must be capable of SMS messaging via Bluetooth for messaging features to work properly Your mobile phone s audio is transmitted through your vehicle s audio system the system will automatically mute your radio when using the Uconnect Phone For Uconnect customer support visit the following website e www UconnectPhone com e or call 1 877 855 8400 Uconnect Phone allows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system s microphone for private conversation WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following all applicable laws including laws regarding phone use All atten tion should be focused on safely operating the ve hicle Failure to do so may result in an accident causing serious injury or death The Uconnect Phone is driven through your Bluetooth Hands Free Profile mobile 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 Uconnect Phone works no matter where you stow your mobile phone be it your purse pocket or briefcase as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle s ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Uconnect Phone The Uconnect Phone allows up to ten mobile phones or audio devices to be linked to t
101. n 99 Filler Location Fuel es icca iaa a Rs 300 Filters Ait Cleaner 2342244 DR SER IRIS d d 498 Air Conditioning i exem ere RR era 351 Engine Oil ccc ede te oe Pod wa Ee bd ad 498 Engine Oil Disposal 200 498 Flashers Hazard Warning 2 6 e eee eee 464 Turn Signal 6 istic agi gabe ee ar RR Yu ames 99 Flash To Pass 2 0 eee 198 Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range 6 6 6 eee 443 Engine Oll iu cages se hee RE ta queres 443 Fuel Requirements llle 441 Maintenance ihesa 6c eee eee 444 Replacement Parts 0000000 444 Staring DET 443 Flooded Engine Starting sae seais 361 Floor Console 0 0 0 0 000 eee eee 280 570 INDEX ee Fluid Brakes 6S aces tacet oe re ite ie eere d ated 543 Fluid Capacities doeeg ER mee ORE P eggs 541 Eluid Leaks 196i end xe ERREUR Pre 99 Fluid Level Checks llle 518 Automatic Transmission 517 Brake 25e Punta RE dann SAFER ee 514 Cooling System cs oie ii pgod ee ERR RE ds 508 Engine Oll 3 cece se RR r 495 Transfer Case c es sau pac Re E a gs 518 Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 542 Fog Lights s 8n 9e50 nese RE MEER S 196 Folding Rear Seats sssr ciut rers eee 184 Forward Collision Warning lisse 240 Freeing A Stuck Vehidle llle 479 Euel 229r enean oe ee kA awa 436 Additives sias exa pac ek dea 439 Clean Alf 6 ete ek anexo EO RR OG de duros d 437 Conser
102. never be exploited in a reck less or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others Hill Start Assist HSA The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when starting a vehicle from a stop ona hill HSA will maintain the level of brake pressure the driver applied for a short period of time after the driver takes their foot off of the ee STARTING AND OPERATING 399 brake pedal If the driver does not apply the throttle HSA will work in REVERSE and all forward gears when during this short period of time the system will release the activation criteria have been met The system will not brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill The activate if the vehicle is placed in NEUTRAL or PARK system will release brake pressure in proportion to the amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in WARNING the intended direction of travel There may be situations on minor hills i e less than 8 with a loaded vehicle or while pulling a trailer HSA Activation Criteria The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to when the system will not activate and slight rolling activate may occur This could cause a collision with another vehicle or object Always remember the driver is Vehicle must be stopped responsible for braking the vehicle e Vehicle must be on a 6 approximate grade or Towing With HSA greater hill HSA will provide assistance when startin
103. not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC the power sunroof switch will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position Opening either front door will cancel this feature 268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE For vehicles equipped with the EVIC the power sunroof switch will remain active for up to approxi mately ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position Opening either front door will cancel this feature The Ignition Off time is programmable using the Uconnect System Refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information COMMANDVIEW SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE IF EQUIPPED The CommandView sunroof switch is located to the left between the sun visors on the overhead console The power shade switch is located to the right between the sun visors on the overhead console 034433149 CommandView Sunroof and Power Shade Switches ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 WARNING Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch or with the ignition in the Accessory or Run position for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter N Go Occupants particu larly unattended children can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death Ina collision t
104. obstacles because the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia when the warning display turns on the single flashing arc and sounds the continuous tone Also the sensors could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assembly depending on its size and shape giving a false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on screen image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE The image will be displayed on the touchscreen display along with a cau tion note to check entire surroundings across the top of the screen After five seconds this note will disappear The ParkView camera is located on the rear of the vehicle above the rear License plate When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE the rear camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen appears again When displayed static grid lines will illustrate the width of the vehicle the static grid lines will show separate zones that will help indicate the distance to the rear of the vehicle The following table shows the approximate dis tances for each zone 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle Red 0 1 ft 0 30 cm Yellow 1 ft 3 ft 30 cm 1 m Green 3 ft or greater 1
105. of the driver s door The label contains the following information e Name of manufacturer Month and year of manufacture Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR front Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR rear Vehicle Identification Number VIN Type of Vehicle Month Day and Hour of Manufacture MDH The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the 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 ee STARTING AND OPERATING 449 WARNING Because the front wheels steer the vehicle it is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision 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 the 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 comm
106. of the steering wheel 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M NOTE The transmission must be in PARK before the button will operate The trunk lid can be released from outside the vehicle by pressing the TRUNK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter twice within five seconds or by using the external release switch located on the underside of the decklid overhang The release fea Trunk Release ture will function only when the Button vehicle is in the unlock condition With the ignition in the ON RUN position the Trunk Open symbol will display in the instrument cluster indicating that the trunk is open The odometer display will reappear once the trunk is closed 81ac2fd7 With the ignition in the OFF position the Trunk Open symbol will display until the trunk is closed Refer to Keyless Enter N Go in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for more information on trunk operation with the Passive Entry feature TRUNK SAFETY WARNING WARNING Do not allow children to have access to the trunk either by climbing into the trunk from outside or through the inside of the vehicle Always close the 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 in the trunk children can die from suffocation or heat stroke ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Trunk Emerg
107. on the left side of the steering column MUST crc OFF A p PUSH 2 EC 1 niet m ET LO 031563089 Windshield Wiper Washer Control 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M 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 multifunc tion lever to the first detent position and then turn the end of the lever to select the desired delay interval There are five delay settings which allow you to regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every second to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles The delay intervals will double in duration when the vehicle speed is 10 mph 16 km h or less Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent past the intermittent settings for low speed wiper operation or to the second detent past the intermittent settings for high speed wiper operation CAUTION e Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than off In cold weather always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the Park posi tion before turning off the engine If the wiper switch is left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield damage to the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle
108. rear of the maintenance intervals vehicle text and arrows on the filter will indicate this 504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points including such items as seat tracks door hinge pivot points and rollers liftgate tailgate sliding doors and hood hinges should be lubri cated periodically with a lithium based grease such as MOPAR Spray White Lube to assure quiet easy opera tion and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the application 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 ensure 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 lubricant such as MOPAR Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner This will remove accumula tions 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 remov
109. requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning ve hicles used for trailer towing Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers cargo and tongue weight The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Refer to Vehicle Loading Vehicle Certification Label in Starting and Operating for further information Gross Trailer Weight GTW The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo consumables and equipment permanent or tem porary loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and ready for operation condition The recommended way to ee STARTING AND OPERATING 451 measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination NOTE The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs 68 kg allowance for the presence of a driver 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 Refer to Vehicle Loadin
110. shift lever between these gears Standard Shifter The standard shift lever has PARK REVERSE NEU TRAL DRIVE and LOW shift positions Using the LOW position manually downshifts the transmission to a lower gear based on vehicle speed Shift Lever ee STARTING AND OPERATING 367 Optional Shifter With AutoStick The optional shift lever with AutoStick shift paddles mounted on the steering wheel provides PARK RE VERSE NEUTRAL DRIVE and SPORT shift positions Once in the DRIVE range tapping the shift lever rear ward will toggle between SPORT mode and DRIVE mode You do not need to press the shift lever button when toggling between DRIVE and SPORT modes Manual shifts can be made using the AutoStick shift control refer to AutoStick in this section Pressing the shift paddles while in the DRIVE or SPORT position will manually select the transmission gear and will display the current gear in the instrument cluster as 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Shifting From PARK To DRIVE Firmly press the brake pedal press the lock button on the shift lever then pull and hold the shift lever fully rearward until D is displayed in the EVIC To shift back into PARK from DRIVE bring the vehicle to a complete stop fully press the brake pedal press the lock button on the shift lever then push and hold the shift lever fully forward until P is displayed in the EVIC Shifting From REVERSE To NEUTRAL Pull the shift
111. sion to revert to automatic operation f AutoStick is engaged while in SPORT mode manual gear selection will be maintained until either SPORT mode is exited or as described below The transmission will not upshift automatically at redline in this mode nor will downshifts be obtained if the accelerator pedal is pressed to the floor In either DRIVE or SPORT mode the transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows to a stop to prevent engine lugging and will display the cur rent gear Tapping the paddle at a stop will allow starting in second gear After a stop the driver should manually upshift the transmission as the vehicle accelerates To disengage AutoStick mode press and hold the 4 shift paddle until D or S is once again displayed in the instrument cluster You can shift in or out of the AutoStick mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal ee STARTING AND OPERATING 383 WARNING Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid causing a collision or personal injury Operation Five Speed Transmission When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position the transmission will operate automatically shifting between the five available gears To engage AutoStick simply tap the shift lever to the right or left while in the DRIVE position or tap one of the steering wh
112. solvents are flammable They could ignite and burn you Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged 506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M WARNING Continued A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn Such materials might have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex haust system and adjacent body areas for broken dam aged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition have the exhaust system inspected 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 refer to Safety Tips Exhaust Gas in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information Continued be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system Do not park or operate your ve hicle in areas where your ex
113. stop if the driver seat position is between 0 9 in and 2 7 in 22 7 mm and 67 7 mm forward of the rear stop The seat will return to its previously set position when you place the ignition to the ACC or RUN position The Easy Entry Easy Exit feature is disabled when the driver seat position is less than 0 9 in 22 7 mm forward of the rear stop At this position there is no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit or Easy Entry Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy Entry and Easy Exit position NOTE The Easy Entry Easy Exit feature can be enabled or disabled using the Uconnect System refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel for further information TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Two latches must be released to open the hood 1 Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel 031336873 Hood Release Lever 2 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 SS j r E A WL 031339994 Hood Safety Latch Use the hood prop rod if equipped to secure the hood in the open position UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 CAUTION To prevent possible damage do not slam the hood to close it Lower the hood until it is open approxi mately 6 in 15 cm and then drop it This should secure
114. the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced bring all vehicle keys with you to an autho rized dealer f a programmed Key Fob is lost see your authorized dealer to have all remaining Key Fobs erased from the system s memory This will prevent the lost Key Fobs from starting your vehicle The remaining Keys Fobs must then be reprogrammed Customer Key Programming Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer 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 This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause unde sired operation VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM IF EQUIPPED The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the Keyless Enter N Go Start Stop button for unauthorized operation While the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed interior switches for door locks and decklid release are disabled If something triggers the alarm the Vehicle Security Alarm will pro vide the following audible and visible signals the horn 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ME will pulse the park lamps and or turn signals will flash and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash Rearming Of The System If something trig
115. the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 3 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click e A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly The lap portion could ride too high on your body possibly causing internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you A belt that is too loose will not protect you prop erly In a sudden stop you could move too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly Continued Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING Continued 4 Position the lap belt across your thighs below your s abdomen To remove slack in the lap belt portion pull A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous up a bit on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the it is too tight tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap vehicle in a collision increasing head and neck belt A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the injury A belt worn under the arm can cause internal belt in a collision 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 sho
116. the distance between the rear Status when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the i A a a vehicle is in DRIVE and an obstacle has been detected tected obstacle N Omi 10 F Ready Park Assist Park Assist Ready 032763177 032741298 BUR Nu OON Park Assist System ON Park Assist Display ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 N Omi Park Assist System OFF 032741296 Park Assist System OFF The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one half second tone As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow to fast to continuous Park Assist 0327412599 Slow Tone 246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Park A Assist Fast Tone 032741298 Omi Park Assist I I 032741297 Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 59 39 in 39 25 in 25 12 in Less than 12 in in cm 59 in 150 cm 150 100 cm 100 65 cm 65 30 cm 30 cm Front Distance Greater than 47 39 in 39 23 in 23 12 in Less than 12 in in cm 47 in 120 cm
117. the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt This is a normal condition and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles kilometers Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when moving the shift lever between these gears ee STARTING AND OPERATING 375 The transmission shift lever has only PARK REVERSE NEUTRAL and DRIVE shift positions Manual shifts can be made using the AutoStick shift control refer to AutoStick in this section Moving the shift lever to the left or right while in the DRIVE position or tapping one of the steering wheel mounted shift paddles Gif equipped will manually select the transmission gear and will display that gear in the instrument cluster as 5 4 3 2 1 Shift Lever Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range If there is a need to restart the engine be sure to cycle the ignition to the LOCK OFF position before restarting 376 STARTING AND OPERATING Se Transmission gear engagement may be delayed after restarting the engine if the key is not cycled to the LOCK OFF position first NOTE After selecting any gear range wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating This is especially important when the engine is cold PARK This range supp
118. the vehicle Small Children Children who are at least two years old or who have out grown the height or weight limit of their rear facing child restraint Forward Facing Child Restraint with a five point Harness facing forward in the rear seat of the vehicle Larger Children Children Too Large for Child Restraints Children who have out grown their forward facing child restraint but are too small to properly fit the vehicle s seat belt Children 12 years old or younger who have out grown the height or weight limit of their booster seat Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the ve hicle seat belt seated in the rear seat of the vehicle Vehicle Seat Belt seated in the rear seat of the vehicle E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Infants And Child Restraints Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat Two types of child restraints can be used rearward facing infant carriers and convertible child seats The infant carrier is only used rearward facing in the vehicle It is recommended for children from birth until they reach the weight or height limit of the infant carrier 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
119. time format display setting Touch the Time Format soft key until a check mark appears next to the 12hrs or 24hrs setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu e Show Time In Status Bar When in this display you may turn on or shut off the digital clock in the status bar To change the Show Time Status setting touch the Show Time in Status Bar soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu E UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 Safety Assistance After pressing the Safety Assistance soft key the fol lowing settings will be available e Front Collision Sensitivity If Equipped The Front Collision Warning FCW feature can be can be set to Far set to Near or turned Off The default status of FCW is the Far setting This means the system will warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away This gives you the most reaction time To change the setting for more dynamic driving select the Near setting This warns you of a possible collision when you are much closer to the vehicle in front of you This allows for a more dynamic driving experience To change the FCW status touch and release the OFF Near or Far button Then touch the arrow back soft key For further information refer to Adaptive Cruise Contro
120. zone map Once properly set the compass will automatically compensate for the differences and provide the most accurate compass heading NOTE Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel such as iPod s Mobile Phones Laptops and Radar Detectors This is where the compass module is located and it can cause interference with the compass sensor and it may give false readings NUNT 6 7 8 9 Compass Variance Map 040506040 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se e Perform Compass Calibration Touch the Calibration soft key to change this setting This compass is self calibrating which eliminates the need to manually reset the compass When the vehicle is new the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display CAL until the compass is calibrated You may also calibrate the compass by pressing the ON soft key and completing one or more 360 degree turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects until the CAL indicator displayed in the EVIC turns off The compass will now function normally Audio After pressing the Audio soft key the following settings will be available e Balance Fade When in this display you may adjust the Balance and Fade settings e Equalizer When in this display you may adjust the Bass Mid and Treble settings Adjust the settings with the and setting soft keys or by selecting any point on the scale between the and soft keys Then touch
121. 20 m using a hand held Key Fob with RKE transmitter The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NOTE Driving at speeds 5 mph 8 km h and above disables the system from responding to all RKE transmit ter buttons for all RKE transmitters 021341332 Key Fob With RKE Transmitter To Unlock The Doors Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver s door or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal The illuminated entry system will also turn on 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry refer to Keyless Enter N Go under Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information Remote Key Unlock Driver Door All Doors 1st Press This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter To change the current setting refer to Uconnect Settings in Under standing Your Instrument Panel for further information Flash Lights With Lock This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit ter This feature can be turned on or turned off To change the current setting refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel fo
122. 26 Remote Trunk Release 00004 41 Replacement Bulbs 00000 536 Replacement Keys 0 6 00 0c e eee eens 16 Replacement Parts 44d cbe der dew cies 493 Replacement Tires i ess cd gecko Rn eed 422 Reporting Safety Defects 00 0 559 Resetting Oil Change Indicator 297 Restraint Head 0 0 0 ce es 182 Restraints Child 2 0 00 ee 72 Restraints Occupant 6 6 eee eee 43 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck 0 479 Rotation Tires v ier d ae Y BR 3C hee 425 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 96 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 98 Safety Defects Reporting s sceccu rerasan ades 559 Safety Exhaust Gas zs er kem E d hens Safety Information Tire 578 INDEX aes Safety TIDS cies aes as ae edere Pale RU Rn 94 Schedule Maintenance lees 546 Seat Belt Maintenance 00000 eee 524 Seat Belt Reminder llle 55 Seat Be S i062 aedes dee pd ea de reden 43 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 51 And Pregnant Women cose e satene ii amets 56 Child Restraint lees 72 Extend o 0 44 4 eRe PRT ORA ww GE 56 Front Seat seu ha ieee eee eh eae R3 URS 47 INSpeCUON Sone tex ordo dorm veio ees 96 Operating Instructions lesse 48 PreterislonefS 2 aem erue ues RA RES 55 Re rSeat i2253 eek jme eee dao eed 47 Untwisting Procedure 000 52 OedlS
123. 4 436 STARTING AND OPERATING Se FUEL REQUIREMENTS 3 6L Engine If Equipped This engine is designed to meet all emis sions regulations and provide excellent fuel economy and performance when us ing high quality unleaded regular gaso 800dfabs line having an octane rating of 87 The use of premium gasoline is not recommended as it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in these engines 5 7L Engine If Equipped This engine is designed to meet all emis sions regulations and provide satisfactory fuel economy and performance when us ing high quality unleaded gasoline having 800dfab an octane range of 87 to 89 The manufac turer recommends the use of 89 octane for optimum performance The use of premium gasoline is not recom mended as it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in these engines 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 experi ence these symptoms try another brand of gasoline before considering service for the vehicle Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications the World wide Fuel Charter WWFC which define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions performance
124. 454 To Open Hood scere Rs ee ce cda 190 TOWING ica eaa aurei ea ev ee Y eden bcd 450 Disabled Vehicle ssepe seratane Rhen 483 ET C qe RSS Red dete ees sod 454 Recreational 2 ceed e aes 462 Weight eee dene e eed aor dA esa 454 FC 0 DM PETER 386 Traction Control 2 4 esse te Re rema 395 Trailer TOWIDE eo exer cus rita ikeyin TE 450 Cooling System Tips llle 462 Hitches issus sea e kem ges 453 Minimum Requirements 4 455 TIPS un oer eie vegeta dott dd s 461 Trailer and Tongue Weight 454 Wing 2 4 00 beri eR PER dx re ead 459 Trailer Towing Guide llle 454 Trailer Weight 5 ater Rem ERR Red 454 Transfer Case lees 518 PMG 3s oae tete Se SERI dd Ri ee 518 Maintenance lesen 518 Transmission AX totmalile iux ees unte Big alee deine Bi wae des 363 Fidi aana oo Se 2 eo Peak See hha E 516 Maintenance llle 516 Shiflhg seca ie eue DR ree e I eet d ae 363 Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless Entry 24 Transmitter Programming Remote Keyless Entry 21 Transmitter Remote Keyless Entry RKE 21 Tread Wear Indicators llle 421 Trip Odometer sca 0 0 0 0 0 000 296 Trunk Lid Deck Lid 0 000 41 Trunk Release Emergency llle 43 Trunk Release Remote Control LLL 41 Tuti Signals erse c sake ey ea deer LER ees 198 502 INDEX eee UCT Connectot i zc
125. 498 Filter seasann aan b rosse ns e ub tests 498 Filter Disposal llle 498 Identification Logo llle 496 Materials Added to seua ittas taua 00000050 497 Recommendation 0 0 0 0 ee eee 496 DVNUNEUCG s s oa hated d ese tes BEE nee oe 497 MISCOSILY 2 59 aue Y neg ets aeons Eau 497 Oil Filter Selection llle 498 Onboard Diagnostic System es ccc camasa 491 Operating Precautions 576 INDEX aes Operator Manual Owner s Manual 4 Outside Rearview Mirrors lesus 109 Overdrive ese bm e dk ry ba 381 Overdrive OFF Switch 0 000 000 0000 381 Overheating Engine zik mue e RR e 305 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 4 Paint C te si cosas er e ers 519 Panic Alarm 2s sce em dae ee dun Eales 23 Parking Brakes spp bxc ee ey ae FS 390 Park Sense System Rear 1 1 2 2 0 002005 242 Passing Light 2 eck ea dee eee rm m 198 Pedals Adjustable sirun ioe h a 000000040 212 DTE 93 Pets Transporting a ma dane p ai a aia 93 Placard Tire and Loading Information 409 Power Deck Lid Release 55 so crea Res 41 Distribution Center Fuses seen 529 Door Locks 4 ue Re exem eae x oe 30 MIFFOIS sinepa deci eor a aries EON erre RR 111 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 272 Seale cea ae Ee s REPRE RR E RR eg 173 DIEING uoadeadqaoedses ePi eie be eed us 389 SUNTOOL s cau quiere a re tas Peers 265 Tilt Teles
126. 8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE es WINDOWS There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel which operate the passenger door windows The window controls will operate only when the ignition The window controls on the driver s door control all the is in the ACC or ON RUN position door windows Power Windows NOTE For vehicles equipped with the Uconnect the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position Opening either front door will cancel this feature The time is programmable Refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further in formation 021935320 Power Window Switches en THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 WARNING To open the window part way press the window switch to the first detent and release it when you want the Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and do window to stop not let children play with power windows Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle and do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter N Go To stop the window from going all the way down during the AUTO down operation pull up on the switch briefly in the ACC or ON RUN mode Occupants particu AUTO Up Feature With Anti Pinch Protection If larly unattended children can become entrapped by Equipped the windows while operating the power window switches Such entra
127. ABLE SURROUND DSS IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle is equipped with a Harman Kardon audio system with GreenEdge technology that offers superior sound quality higher Sound Pressure Levels SPL and reduced energy consumption The new system utilizes proprietary amplifier and speaker technologies deliver ing substantial increases in component and system effi ciency levels The 12 Channel Class D GreenEdge high efficiency amplifier is governed by a high voltage tracking power supply and drives a 7 5 channel playback architecture The Harman Kardon audio system offers the ability to choose Logic 7 surround sound for any audio source 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The GreenEdge high efficiency speaker designs ensure the system has higher SPL and a dramatic increase in dynamic sound quality The speakers are tuned for maximum efficiency and perfectly matched to the ampli fier output stage ensuring state of the art multi seat surround sound processing Logic7 multichannel surround sound technology deliv ers an immersive accurate sound stage to every seating position This surround effect is available for audio from any source AM FM CD Satellite Radio or dashboard AUX input and is activated through the Uconnect System Refer to Surround Sound under Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The remote sound system controls are located on the surface of the s
128. All Wheel Drive AWD If Equipped 518 Mi BULB REPLACEMENT 537 Rear Axle chere dbus saeecieg sabes 518 Low Beam And High Beam Headlamp 537 Appearance Care And Protection Rear Backup Lamp And Turn Signal Lamps 539 From COrrosioni add er Ib E dn ea 519 License lamp ves 540 BOUT qepescrenbhrwenivanisiptpsibe digan ii B FLUID CAPACITIES 0040 541 Integrated Power Module 525 E FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND Rear Power Distribution Center 529 GENUINE PARTS coesa oGeua wwe santos 542 Bl VEHICLE STORAGE 000 536 Engitie i se sepe eor oe he ead s 542 B REPLACEMENT BULBS 4 4 n n 536 Chassis iei ine acute deae acne e ege tbo re d 543 ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 6L j ioe ESS A ANM sipa 6 s 074438716 1 Integrated Power Module Fuses 5 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Engine Oil Dipstick 6 Engine Oil Fill 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 Remote Jump Start Positive Battery Post 4 Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 Washer Fluid Reservoir 490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5 7L OJQ 5 4 eser 1 Integrated Power Module Fuses 5 Engine Oil Fill 2 Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 6 Engine Oil Dipstick 3 Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 Remote Jump Start Positive Battery Post 4 Air Cleaner Filter 8 Washer Fluid Reservoir ee
129. C is ON Performing this function again will cause the A C operation to switch into manual mode and the A C indicator will turn off 3 Recirculation Button Press and release to change the current setting the indicator illuminates when ON ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 4 AUTO Operation Button Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and amount Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch between manual mode and automatic modes Refer to Automatic Operation for more information 5 Front Defrost Button Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode The indicator illuminates when this fea ture is ON Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode The blower speed may increase when Defrost mode is selected If the front defrost mode is turned off the climate system will return the previous setting 6 Rear Defrost Button Press and release this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors if equipped An indicator will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on The rear window defroster automatically turns off after 10 minutes CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements e Use care when washing the inside of the rear window Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Use a soft cloth
130. CHRYSLER 2018 UK OOD OWNER S MANUAL VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc used in substitution therefore DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum If you are drinking don t drive Ride with a designated non drinking driver call a cab a friend or use public transportation WARNING Driving after drinking can lead to an accident Your percep tions are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judg ment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured Copyright 2012 Chrysler Group LLC SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
131. E FEATURES OF YOUR VEH IC LE l Uconnect Voice Commands Changing the Volume The Uconnect Voice Command system understands two 1 Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command types of commands Universal commands are available at SVR button all times Local commands are available if the supported 2g P radio mode is active Ay a Loinen epe Cn 3 Use the ON OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Com mand system is speaking Please note the volume setting for Voice Command is different than the audio system Start a dialogue by pressing the Uconnect Voice Com mand Sve button EN UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Starting Voice Recognition VR Session in Disc Bato layen Modes To switch to the disc mode say Change source to Disc In this mode you can say the following commands This command can be given in any mode or screen NOTE The commands can be said on any screen when e Track to change the track a call is not active after pushing the Uconnect Voice m Command Sve button 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sx Voice Tree Uconnect Voice Command AM FM Satellite Radio available commands These commands can be spoken when the AM FM or Satellite radio is playing VR after pushing the Uconnect voice command buttc t on the steering wheel Commands only available Commands available in Commands only available in AM FM mode
132. E FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians bicy clists or animals Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system always check your vehicle s mirrors glance over your shoulder and use your turn signal before changing lanes Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death Rear Cross Path The Rear Cross Path RCP feature is intended to aid the drivers when backing out of parking spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles may be blocked Proceed slowly and cautiously out of the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is exposed The RCP system will then have a clear view of the cross traffic and if an oncoming vehicle is detected alert the driver ac E oe 030405522 RCP Detection Zones RCP monitors the rear detection zones on both sides of the vehicle for objects that are moving toward the side of the vehicle with a minimum speed of approximately 1 to 2 mph 1 km h to 3 km h to objects moving a maxi mum of approximately 10 mph 16 km h such as in parking lot situations ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 NOTE In a parking lot situation oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles the system will not be able to alert the driver Whe
133. EDURES If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack Jump starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery starter motor alternator or electrical system may occur WARNING Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is frozen It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury 476 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jump Start Remote Battery Posts The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk Remote battery posts are located on the right side of the WARNING engine compartment for jump starting Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when ever the hood is raised It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON You can be injured by moving fan blades Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact You could be seriously injured Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery 2 060836876 1 Setthe parking brake shift the automatic transmission Remote Battery Fost Locations in
134. F button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed To Activate Push the ON OFF button The Cruise Indicator Light in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC will illuminate To turn the system off push the ON OFF button a second time The Cruise Indicator Light will turn off The system should be turned off when not in use WARNING Electronic Speed Control Buttons Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on A E c T when not in use is dangerous You could accidentally 4 CANCEL 3 SET set the system or cause it to go faster than you want NOTE In order to ensure proper operation the Elec You could lose control and have an accident Always tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut leave the system OFF when you are not using it down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time If this occurs the Electronic Speed Control 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee To Set A Desired Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON When the vehicle has reached the desired speed press the SET button and release Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed NOTE The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pressing the SET button To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal pushing the CANCEL button or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate Electronic Spee
135. FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain ing 10 ethanol E10 Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the vehicle s warranty 438 STARTING AND OPERATING ME If a Non FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E 85 fuel the engine will have some or all of these symptoms operate in a lean mode e OBD II Malfunction Indicator Light on poor engine performance poor cold start and cold drivability e increased risk for fuel system component corrosion To fix a Non FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with E 85 perform the following drain the fuel tank see your authorized dealer change the engine oil and oil filter disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the engine controller memory More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to E 85 fuel MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane Gasoline blended with MMT provides no performance advantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number without MMT Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug life and reduces emissions system performance in some vehicles The manufacturer recommends that gasoline without MMT be used in your vehicle The MMT content of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump therefore you should ask your gasoline retailer whether the gasoline contains MMT It is even more important to look for gasoline without MMT in Ca
136. G YOUR VEHICLE 531 Ca Mini Ca Mini Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 7 40 Exterior Lighting 2 12 20 Cigar Lighters Instru Amp Amp ment Panel amp Power Green Yel Outlet Console Rear 8 30 Interior Lighting Washer low Amp Pump 15 40 HVAC Blower Pink Amp 9 30 Power Locks Green Amp 16 Fuse Spare Pink 17 Fuse Spare 10 30 Driver Door 18 Fuse Spare Amp 1 Fuse Pink x E uis re 11 30 Passenger Door uid pa Amp 21 Fuse Spare Pink 22 Fuse Spare 532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M ral Ca Mini Ca Mini Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 23 10 Fuel Door Diagnostic 31 25 Power Seats Amp Port Amp Red Natu 24 15 Radio Screen ral Amp 32 15 HVAC Module Cluster Blue Amp 25 10 Tire Pressure Monitor Blue Amp 33 15 Ignition Switch Wireless Red Amp Module 26 Fuse Spare Blue 27 25 Amplifier 34 10 Steering Column Amp Amp Module Clock Natu Red ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 533 Car Mini Ca Mini Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 35 10 Battery Sensor 42 30 Rear Defrost Am
137. Gauge Engine Coolant 304 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 17 Theft System Security Alarm 17 Tilt Steering Column 0 00002000 208 Time Delay Headlight 0 193 Tire and Loading Information Placard 408 Tire Markings ere sees Gece bees ceva eee ae 403 nc c TT 98 Aging Life of Tires lees 421 Ait Pressure visco m aed won odo dnd 413 eri M DE 423 Changing Compact Spare 44s sega Ro ae seas tg 418 General Information 0000005 413 High Speed sect eresie REER RP nnie 416 Inflation Pressures 1 0 2 cee eee eee 414 Jacking e ape ee gee eod PRO e d 465 Life Of Tite8 emi OENE E SUP ae Pad 421 Load Capacity 443 secs 4i sieaa mia Reg 408 Pressure Monitor System TPMS 426 Pressure Warning Light 297 Quality Grading 0 0 cee eee 561 Radial esrara rak ee epee sade dar 373 416 Replacement riests st retar i 422 Rotation sraa eaaa oe he ea E Bae Re 425 DALY casas debes nad dated PERI ed wnat 403 Du CPP 404 Snow Tires amp 2oexdm gk awe e ERREUR RARE o 417 Spare it sesi es eoe Dei one s i Re od 466 Spitil ng 3x es ed dad 24 Bae Med a ORCI Rd 420 Trailer TOWING ccs ga gare aut dok aes devia dE aid 457 nn INDEX 581 Tread Wear Indicators 040 421 Tire Safety Information 2004 403 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight
138. HMSL Center High Mounted Stop Light which is located on the deck lid Trunk Passive Entry Button 021836834 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Se NOTE If you inadvertently leave your vehicle s Passive Entry RKE transmitter in the trunk and try to close the deck lid the deck lid will automatically unlatch unless another one of the vehicle s Passive Entry RKE transmit ters is outside the vehicle and within 3 ft 1 0 m of the deck lid To Lock The Vehicle s Doors With one of the vehicle s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft 1 5 m of the driver or passenger front door handles press the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors Press The Button On The Door Handle To Lock Do NOT grab the door handle when pressing the door handle lock button This could unlock the door s THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 NOTE e After pressing the door handle LOCK button you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors using either Passive Entry door handle This 2 is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle without the vehicle reacting and unlocking The Passive Entry system will not operate if the RKE transmitter battery is dead The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the RKE DO NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking transmitter lock button or the lock button located on the vehicle s interior door panel 3
139. If the ignition switch is cycled this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists If the system fault no longer exists the TPM Telltale Light will no longer flash and the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message will no longer display and a pressure value will display in place of the dashes A system fault can occur due to any of the following 1 Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors 2 Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio wave signals 3 Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings 4 Using tire chains on the vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds when a system fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is detected In this case the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM 434 STARTING AND OPERATING M message is then followed with a graphic display with 3 After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above pressure values still shown This indicates that the pres sure values are still being received from the TPM sensors but they may not be located in the correct vehicle position The system still needs to be serviced as long as the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message is displayed Vehicles With Full Size Spare 1 The matching full size spare wheel and tire a
140. Indicator If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on 00 3 Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on a continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the signals off If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate check for a defective outside light bulb 4 Front Fog Light Indicator If Equipped O This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on 5 High Beam Indicator Z This indicator shows that the high beam head lights are on Push the multifunction lever for ward to switch the headlights to high beam and pull toward yourself normal position to return to low beam 6 Odometer Display Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Display Odometer Display The odometer display shows the total distance the ve hicle has been driven U S Federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven If your odometer needs to be repaired or serviced the repair es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 technician should leave the odometer reading the same as it was before the repair or service If s he cannot do so then the odometer must be set at ze
141. NDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Glovebox Storage The glovebox storage compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel Opened Glovebox Storage Compartment Console Features There is a cubby bin located forward of the shift lever The cubby bin is covered with a push push actuated door Push inward on the door to open it push the door a second time to close it Glovebox Storage Compartment UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 Two separate storage compartments are also located integrated coin holder along with additional area for underneath the center console armrest small items like an ipod or phone Below the upper tray the lower storage compartment is made for larger items like CDs and tissue boxes In addition the 12 volt power outlet USB and Aux jack are located here 035335227 Center Console Inside the center console armrest there is a removable upper storage tray that can be slid forward rearward on rails for access to the lower storage area This tray has an Upper Storage Tray 282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart ment lid in the open position Cellular phones music players and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distrac tion resulting in death or injury Door Stora
142. PPED 209 E HEATED STEERING WHEEL IF EQUIPPED 4 5 oak hal eS EH RR IR a 210 E ADJUSTABLE PEDALS IF EQUIPPED 212 E ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED 4454412 heels arisia 214 To Activate koe 924494008 ede osos 215 To Set A Desired Speed sss 216 To Deactivate i ra hk a ea RE 216 To Resume Speed To Vary The Speed Setting To Accelerate For Passing ll ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ACC EQUIPPED Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Operation Activating Adaptive Cruise Control ACC To Activate To Set A Desired ACC Speed To Cancel To Tum Offa re m 26325 9 e4 Sh Ssh boos To Resume Speed To Vary The Speed Setting ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Setting The Following Distance In ACC 227 Service The ParkSense Park Assist System 248 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Menu 230 Cleaning The ParkSense System 249 Display Warnings And Maintenance 232 ParkSense System Usage Precautions 249 Precautions While Driving With ACC 284 Wi PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA IF General Information sess ssaa strasa ssas 237 BOUNEN gerrot pretas y eierens Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode 238 ee p
143. Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle if equipped refer to Keyless Enter N Go in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF position For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter N Go press the Keyless Enter N Go Start Stop button requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter N Go insert a valid key into the ignition switch and turn the key to the ON position NOTE The driver s door key cylinder and the trunk button on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed the interior power door lock switches will not unlock the doors The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle however you can create conditions where the system will give you a false alarm If one of the previ ously described arming sequences has occurred the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not If you remain in the vehicle and open a door the alarm will sound If this occurs disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the Vehicle Security Alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected the 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE es exterior lights will flash the horn will sound If this occur
144. Pressing other settings will cause the MAX A C operation to switch to the prior settings and the MAX A C indicator will turn off Recirculation When outside air contains smoke odors or high humidity or if rapid cooling is desired you may wish to recirculate interior air by pressing the Recirculation control button 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MM The recirculation indicator will illuminate when this button is selected Push the button a second time to turn off the Recirculation mode and allow outside air into the vehicle NOTE In cold weather use of Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging The recirculation feature may be unavailable soft button greyed out if conditions exist that could create fogging on the inside of the windshield On systems with Manual Climate Con trols the Recirculation mode is not allowed in Defrost mode to improve window clearing operation Recircula tion will be disabled automatically if this mode is se lected Attempting to use Recirculation while in this mode will cause the LED in the control button to blink and then turn off Automatic Temperature Control ATC ATC Hard keys are located in the center of the instru ment panel Soft keys are accessible on the Uconnect Touch screen Automatic Operation 1 Press the AUTO hard key or soft key button 9 on the Automatic Temperature Control ATC Panel 2 Next adjust the temperature you would like the system
145. RKE transmitter if linked to the memory feature to recall memory positions 1 or 2 The memory seat switch is located on the driver s door trim panel The switch consists of three buttons The S button which is used to activate the memory save function and the 1 and 2 buttons which are used to recall either of two pre programmed memory profiles E O 3 A 031036877 Memory Seat Switch Programming The Memory Feature To create a new memory profile perform the following 1 Place the ignition into the RUN position UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 2 Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer ences ie seat side mirror adjustable pedals if equipped power tilt and telescopic steering column if equipped and radio station presets iS Press and release the S Set button on the memory switch gt Within five seconds press and release either of the memory buttons 1 or 2 The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC will display which memory position has been set NOTE Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a memory profile 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M The Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock feature can be enabled through the Uconnect System refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel for further information Linking And Unlinking
146. RUMENT PANEL 309 e Unstored Messages This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the condition that activated the message is cleared Examples of this message type are Turn Signal On if a turn signal is left on and Lights On if driver leaves the vehicle e Unstored Messages Until RUN These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start feature This message type is displayed until the ignition is in the RUN state Examples of this message type are Remote Start Aborted Door Ajar and Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start e Five Second Unstored Messages When the appropriate conditions occur this type of message takes control of the main display area for five seconds and then returns to the previous screen Examples of this message type are Memory System Unavailable Not in Park and Automatic High Beams On The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the white telltales area on the right amber telltales in the middle and red telltales on the left EVIC White Telltales This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell tales These telltales include e Shift Lever Status The selected AutoStick gear is displayed as 1 2 3 4 5 or 6 and indicate the Electronic Range Select ERS feature has been engaged and the gear selected is displayed For further information on ERS refer to Starting And Operating 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL e Electronic Sp
147. S S SlS SlLE S sla amp eg Additional Inspections n Inspect the CV joints X X X X py Inspect front suspension tie rod ends boot UR seals and replace if necessary A X E Inspect the rear axle fluid Inspect the front X X X X S axle fluid All Wheel Drive Only Inspect the brake linings parking brake 8 function 2 i E X X Inspect transfer case fluid All Wheel Drive X X X Only es MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 549 i A Mileage or time passed whichever o o oe o oe eo o og e 2 2 2 2 l comes first 98 9 88 8 8 8 S8 S S S S S S N ai e Fia c R S9 5 9 r S9 x L Or Years 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ssssssgissssssb SF sis si SS 8 E 9 R 8 SIE Inspect the transfer case fluid Change the S transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for Cc any of the following police taxi fleet off X X H road or frequent trailer towing All Wheel E Drive Only D Additional Maintenance h Replace engine air filter X X X X X E Replace cabin air conditioning filter X X X X X X X S Replace spark plugs 3 6L engine X 8 Replace spark plugs 5 7L engine X X X X X 550 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Se Mileage or time passed whichever sisi sisisisg 2 2 S S S S S S comes first 9 9 9 99 9 9 9 Q T x amp 88828 gg 8 8 9 2 8 8 8 9 T T T TO T
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149. Selecting Yes will make Uconnect screen this phone the highest priority This phone will take e See Step 4 to complete the process precedence over other paired phones within range 4 Uconnect Phone will display an in progress screen Pair Additional Mobile Phones 3 while the system is connecting Touch the Settings soft key from the Phone main 68 sf FM 91 7 10 10 NW 54 out screen e Next touch the Phone Bluetooth soft key Bluetooth Connection in progress e Touch the Add Device soft ke Please wait y e Search for available devices on your Bluetooth en abled mobile phone When prompted on the phone enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect screen e 1 E uj J C SW owl Uconnect Phone will display an in process screen Player Controls Climate Nav Phone More while the system is connecting 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se e When the pairing process has successfully completed the system will prompt you to choose whether or not this is your favorite phone Selecting Yes will make this phone the highest priority This phone will take pre cedence over other paired phones within range 68 49 FM 91 7 10 10 NW 54 out Bluetooth Pairing Bluetooth pairing successful Motorola 5149 Make this phone your favorite d L Ld 1 e x3 Radio Playor Controls Climato Phone Moro NOTE For phones which are not made a favorite the phone priority is determi
150. TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ME The HomeLink buttons located on either the overhead console headliner or sunvisor designate the three differ ent HomeLink channels The HomeLink indicator is located above the center button 81cb44fe HomeLink Buttons Sunvisor Headliner NOTE HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu rity Alarm is active 034033576 HomeLink Buttons Overhead Consoles ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming For more efficient programming and accurate transmis sion of the radio frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink system Erase all channels before you begin programming To erase the channels place the ignition in the ON RUN position and press and hold the two outside HomeLink buttons I and III for up 20 seconds or until the red indicator flashes NOTE Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink for the first time Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons If you have any problems or require assistance please call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for information or assistance 258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code For p
151. The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory Your RKE transmitters can be programmed to recall one of two pre programmed memory profiles by pressing the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter To program your RKE transmitters perform the following 1 Remove the Key Fob from the ignition or change the ignition to OFF for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter N Go 2 Select desired memory profile 1 or 2 3 Once the profile has been recalled press and release the SET S button on the memory switch then press and release button 1 or 2 accordingly Memory Profile Set 1 or 2 will display in the instrument cluster on vehicles equipped with the EVIC 4 Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter within 10 seconds NOTE Your RKE transmitters can be unlinked to your memory settings by pressing the SET S button followed by the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter in Step 4 above Memory Position Recall NOTE The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory positions If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not in PARK a message will display in the EVIC if equipped ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 To recall the memory settings for driver one press MEMORY button number 1 on the driver s door or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 1 To recall the memory setting for driver two press MEMORY button number 2 on the driver s door or the
152. Transmission Shift Interlock System 365 Normal Starting ds pog Rem 359 Eight Speed Automatic Transmission If Bases Cold Weather Equipped s seses sii e bale Ed ek 365 Below 20 F Or 29 C 0 0 2 2 0 eee 361 Five Speed Automatic Transmission If Engine Fails To Start 0000 361 a ee ee we D After Starting ciis ees 362 Mic M D CP ida E ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED 362 E UIOSTICK osos aee tikta AA nes Operation Eight Speed Transmission If Equipped sss Rer RII as 381 354 STARTING AND OPERATING es Operation Five Speed Transmission 383 B ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM 395 E ALL WHEEL DRIVE AWD IF EQUIPPED 384 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 395 E DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES 386 Traction Control System TCS 395 Acceleration a ssa ss ee ma yu aaa 386 Brake Assist System BAS 396 Traction a 4934 bh e ELE RU LE ES ada 386 Electronic Stability Control ESC 397 ll DRIVING THROUGH WATER 387 Hill Start Assist HSA 398 Flowing Rising Water lessen 387 Ready Alert Braking llle 400 Shallow Standing Water 387 Rain Brake Support 06 401 B POWER STEERING 00000 389 ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light A
153. Uconnect Phone 8 4 8 4N Uconnect 8 4 8 4 Nav Uconnect Phone is a voice activated hands free in vehicle communications system Uconnect Phone al lows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone Uconnect Phone supports the following features Voice Activated Features e Hands Free dialing via Voice Call John Smith s Mobile or Dial 248 555 1212 e Hands Free text to speech listening of your incoming SMS messages e Hands Free text messaging Send a message to John Smith s Mobile Redialing last dialed numbers Redial e Calling Back the last incoming call number Call Back e View Call logs on screen Show incoming calls Show Outgoing calls Show missed Calls Show Recent Calls E e Searching Contacts phone number Search for John Smith Mobile Screen Activated Features Dialing via Keypad using touch screen Viewing and Calling contacts from Phonebooks dis played on the touch screen Setting Favorite Contact Phone numbers so the are easily accessible on the Main Phone screen Viewing and Calling contacts from Recent Call logs e Reviewing your recent Incoming SMS 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M e Sending a text message via the touch screen e Listen to Music on your Bluetooth Device via the touch screen e Pairing up to 10 phones audio devices for easy access to connect to them quickly NOTE Your phone
154. VEHICLE Se 2 Say the individual commands and allow the system to guide you to complete the task 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 beep which follows the Listen prompt or another prompt For certain operations compound commands can be used For example instead of saying Call and then John Smith and then mobile the following com pound command can be said Call John Smith mobile For each feature explanation in this section only the compound command 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 use the compound command form voice command Search for John Smith or you can break the compound command form into two voice commands Search Contact and when asked John Smith Please remember the Uconnect Phone works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone as if speaking to someone sitting a few feet meters away from you Natural Speech Your Uconnect Phone Voice system uses a Natural Language Voice Recognition VR engine Natural speech allows the user to speak commands in phrases or complete sentences The system filters out certain non word utterances and sounds such as ah and eh The system handles fill in words such as
155. VELING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED 289 Console Features serere rdre askea 280 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SS MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you This feature will be defaulted on and only be disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse NOTE This feature is disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse 030436523 Automatic Dimming Mirror CAUTION To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean es UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit adjust the outside mirror s to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror NOTE The passenger side convex outside 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 passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on your passenger side convex mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror Outside Mirrors Folding Feature If Equipped Some models
156. YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Net for versions markets where provided REAR WINDOW FEATURES The rear cargo area is equipped with a cargo net Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located on the climate control Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors if equipped An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 10 minutes For an additional five minutes of operation press the button a second time Rear Cargo Net ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements e Use care when washing the inside of the rear window Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution wiping parallel to the heating elements Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water e Do not use scrapers sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Keep all objects a safe distance from the window Power Sunshade If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sunshade that will reduce the amount of sunlight that will shine through the rear windshield The power sunshade can be operated using the Uconnect System Press the Controls soft key and then press the Sun sha
157. Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor age system called LATCH which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH equipped child seats There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position These anchorages are used to install LATCH equipped child seats without using the vehicle s seat belts Some seating positions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages In these seating positions the seat belt must be used with the top tether anchorage to install the child restraint Please see the following table for more information 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Se LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle 022668889 V Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position 2 4 Top Tether Anchorage Symbol ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 What is the weight limit child s weight weight of the child restraint for using the LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint 65 lbs 29 5 kg Use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 Ibs 29 5 kg Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the LATCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs 29 5 kg Can the LATCH an
158. a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE es NOTE EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non trivial crash situation occurs no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per sonal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law en forcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equip ment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times including babies and children Every state in the United States and every Canadian province requires that small children ride in proper restraint systems This is the law and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled 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 There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large eno
159. a can or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS as damage to the sensors may result CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system It also could 8 Malfunction Indicator Light MIL affect fuel economy and drivability If the MIL is The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is part of flashing severe catalytic converter damage and an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that Power loss will soon occur Immediate service is monitors engine and automatic transmission con required trol systems The light will illuminate when the key is in 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL M WARNING A malfunctioning catalytic converter as referenced above can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditions This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants wood cardboard etc This could result in death or serious injury to the driver occupants or others 9 Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed 10 Fuel Door Reminder E The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the vehicle 11 Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON RUN position 12 Air Bag Warning Light e ry This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turne
160. aces may cause the driving wheels to pull erratically to the right or left This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the rear driving wheels WARNING Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear wheels You could lose control of the vehicle and possibly have a collision 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 the roads are slushy 2 Slow down if the 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 of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop ee STARTING AND OPERATING 387 DRIVING THROUGH WATER Shallow Standing Water Driving through water more than a few inches Although your vehicle is capable of driving through centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure shallow standing water consider the following Caution safety and
161. acity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The instability could cause a collision Al ways use radial ply tires in sets of four Never combine them with other types of tires Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in the tread area because of sidewall flexing Consult your authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs All Season Tires If Equipped All Season tires provide traction for all seasons spring summer fall and winter Traction levels may vary be tween different all season tires All season tires can be identified by the M S M amp S M S or MS designation on ee STARTING AND OPERATING 417 the tire sidewall Use all season tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Summer Or Three Season Tires If Equipped Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry conditions and are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice Summer tires will not contain the all season designation or mountain snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall Use summer tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Snow Tires Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during the winter Snow tires can be identified by a mountain sn
162. actured two digits 03 means the 3rd week 01 Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured two digits 01 means the year 2001 Prior to July 2000 tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured Example 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991 mm Xs STARTING AND OPERATING 407 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B Pillar The vehicle B Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km after sitting for a three hour period Inflation pressure is measured in units of PSI pounds per square inch or kPa kilopascals Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Vehicle manufacturer s recommended cold tire inflation pressure Pressure as shown on the tire placard Tire Placard A paper label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the vehicle s loading capacity the original equipment tire sizes and the recommended cold tire
163. ad Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death Rear Head Restraints The center head restraint has two positions up or down When the center seat is being occupied the head restraint should be in the raised position When there are no occupants in the center seat the head restraint can be lowered for maximum visibility for the driver 030907490 Push Button NOTE The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians for service purposes only If either of the head restraints require removal see your autho rized dealer 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head NOTE The outboard head restraints are not adjustable restraint To lower the head restraint press the push Refer to Occupant Restraints in Things To Know button located at the base of the head restraint and push Before Starting Your Vehicle for tether routing downward on the head restraint Folding Rear Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storage area To fold the rear seatback pull on the loops located on the upper seatback NOTE These loops can be tucked away when not in use 022636837 Push Button UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 030936862 Rear Seatback Loop Folded Rear Seatback After releasing the seatback it can be folded forward When the seatback is folde
164. ag Inflatable Curtain SABIC SABIC air bags may offer side impact protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side impact head injuries The curtains deploy downward covering both windows on the impact side R 022636832 Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC Label Location NOTE e Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment Being too close to the side air bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M The system includes side impact sensors that are cali SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the seat belt brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that restraint system Occupants including children who are require air bag occupant protection WARNING e Your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC The area where the SABIC is located should remain free from any obstructions Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the side air bags the performance could be adversely affected and or objects could be
165. all doors will unlock no matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped If 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is programmed only the driver s door will unlock when the driver s door is grasped With Passive Entry if 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is programmed touching the handle more than once will only result in the driver s door opening If driver door first is selected once the driver door is opened the interior door lock unlock switch can be used to unlock all doors or use RKE transmitter ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 Passive Entry This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle s door s without having to press the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter lock or unlock buttons To make your selection touch the Passive Entry soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Refer to Keyless Enter N Go in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle e Memory To FOB If Equipped This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle To make your selection touch the Memory Linked To FOB soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu NOTE The seat will return to the memorized seat location if Recall Memory w
166. ally down the face of the condenser Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub ber 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 engine coolant antifreeze from the radiator drain cock ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 If the cap is sealing properly the engine coolant anti freeze will begin to drain from the coolant recovery bottle DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT Cooling System Drain Flush And Refill If the engine coolant antifreeze is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals Properly dispose of the old engine coolant antifreeze solution Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals Selection Of Coolant Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information CAUTION Mixing of engine coolant antifreeze other than specified Organic Additive Technology OAT en gine coolant antifreeze may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection Organic Additive Technology OAT engine cool ant is
167. amp from vehicle in order to access the bulb s Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun terclockwise to remove it from the tail lamp assembly Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail lamp assembly and then turn it clockwise Reinstall the tail lamp assembly fasteners electrical connector and trunk trim Close the trunk 540 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE License Lamp 1 Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rear fascia 2 Remove the bulb and socket assembly 3 Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb 818db273 1 License Lamp Bulb 2 Socket 4 Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly 5 Reattach the lamp to the rear fascia and then install the screws ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 541 FLUID CAPACITIES U S Metric Fuel Approximate All Engines 19 Gallons 72 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 3 6 Liter Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 6 Quarts 5 6 Liters 5 7 Liter Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 7 Quarts 6 6 Liters Cooling System 3 6 Liter Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze 10 Quarts 9 5 Liters Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 5 7 Liter Engine without Severe Duty II Cooling System We rec 14 5 Quarts 13 9 Liters ommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze Engine Coolant 10 Y
168. and a Keyless Ignition Node KIN Keyless Enter N Go Feature This vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter N Go feature refer to Keyless Enter N Go in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information Keyless Ignition Node KIN This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button as long as the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is in the passenger compartment The Keyless Ignition Node KIN has four operating positions three of which are labeled and will illuminate when in position The three positions are OFF ACC and ON RUN The fourth position is START during start RUN will illuminate NOTE In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button the RKE transmitter Key Fob may have a low or dead battery In this situation a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch Put the nose side side opposite of the emergency key of the Key Fob against the ENGINE START STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter and an emergency key which stores in the rear of the Key Fob AS START 2 The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle STOP should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead OV The emergency key is also for locking the glove box You can keep the emergency key with
169. and a mild washing solution wiping parallel to the heating elements Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water Do not use scrapers sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window e Keep all objects a safe distance from the window 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se 7 Rear Climate Button Press and release this button to turn on the rear climate controls if equipped The indicator will illuminate when the rear climate controls are ON Performing this function again will turn OFF the rear climate controls 8 Passenger Temperature Control Up Button Provides the passenger with independent temperature control Push the button for warmer temperature set tings NOTE Pressing this button while in Sync mode will automatically exit Sync 9 Passenger Temperature Control Down Button Provides the passenger with independent temperature control Push the button for cooler temperature settings NOTE Pressing this button while in Sync mode will automatically exit Sync 10 SYNC Press the Sync soft key to toggle the Sync feature On Off The Sync indicator is illuminated when this feature is enabled Sync is used to synchronize the passenger temperature setting with the driver temperature setting Changing the passenger temperature setting while in Sync will automatically exit this feature 11 Blower Control Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air fo
170. ange 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 416 STARTING AND OPERATING Se 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 and cold tire inflation pressures WARNING High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi mum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious collision Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum cap
171. ansmission may downshift on hills to maintain the vehicle set speed NOTE The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed Control WARNING Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed Your ve hicle could go too fast for the conditions and you could lose control and have an accident Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slippery ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ACC IF EQUIPPED Adaptive Cruise Control ACC increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling on highways and major roadways However it is not a safety system and not designed to prevent collisions 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE es ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant need to reset your cruise control ACC utilizes a radar sensor designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you NOTE e If the sensor does not detect a vehicle ahead of you ACC will maintain a fixed set speed e If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead ACC will apply limited braking or acceleration not to exceed the original set speed automatically to maintain a preset f
172. arning Telltale e Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale This telltale warns of an overheated engine con This telltale indicates that the transmission dition As temperatures rise and the gauge ap E fluid temperature is running hot This may proaches H or 260 F this telltale will illuminate and a occur with severe usage such as trailer towing single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold If this telltale turns on safely pull over and Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to stop the vehicle Then shift the transmission into NEU pass H or 260 F a continuous chime will occur until the TRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the light engine is allowed to cool turns off f the telltale turns on while driving safely pull over and stop the vehicle If the A C system is on turn it ESI off Also shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera idle the vehicle If the temperature reading does not ture Warning Telltale illuminated will eventually return to normal turn the engine off immediately and cause severe transmission damage or transmission call for service Refer to If Your Engine Overheats in failure What To Do In Emergencies for more information 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL M WARNING If the Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale is illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle in some circumstances y
173. ase stains apply MOPAR Multi Purpose Cleaner to a clean damp cloth and remove stain Use a fresh damp towel to remove soap residue Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of protectants on Stain Repel products Interior Care Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery MOPAR Total Clean is specifically recommended 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 Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid Please do not use polishes oils cleaning fluids solvents deter gents or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery Application of a leather conditioner is not required to maintain the original condition ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523 WARNING Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes Many are potentially flammable and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm Cleaning Headlights Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog lights if equipped that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glas
174. ated in the trunk in the CAUTION spare tire area to open the flapper door to allow for emergency refueling with a gas can To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling WARNING Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is being filled e Never add fuel when the engine is running This is in violation of most state and federal fire regula tions and may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to turn on A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You Fuel Funnel could be burned Always place gas containers on the ground while filling STARTING AND OPERATING 447 Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release 3 Pull the release cable If you are unable to open the fuel filler door use the fuel filler door emergency release 1 Open the trunk 2 Remove the access cover located on the left side inner trim panel Release Cable VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on the Vehicle Certification Label This information should be used for passenger and luggage loading as Access Cover indicated 448 STARTING AND OPERATING Se Do not exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the rear
175. ation or loss of oil pressure This could damage your engine 496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for further informa tion NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change inter vals exceed 10 000 miles 16 000 km or twelve months whichever occurs first Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 American Petroleum Institute API Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API The manufacturer only recommends API Certified engine oils P ENGINES amp CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 Engine Oil Viscosity 3 6L Engine SAE 5W 20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine For information on engine oil filler cap location refer to the
176. atures and E85 fuel usage will influence when the Change Oil or Oil Change Re quired message is displayed Severe Operating Condi tions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as 3 500 miles 5 600 km since last reset Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 500 miles 805 km On Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC equipped vehicles Oil Change Required will be dis played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound indicating that an oil change is necessary On Non EVIC equipped vehicles Change Oil will flash in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime will sound indicating that an oil change is necessary Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Oil Change Required in Understanding Your Instrument Panel or under In strument Cluster Description Odometer Trip Odom eter in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information es MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 547 NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change inter At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil vals exceed 10 000 miles 16 000 km or twelve months Change Indicator System whichever comes first
177. av oi once to select HI level heating Press the soft key a second time to select LO level heating Press the soft key a third time to shut the heating elements OFF Press the Controls soft key located on the bottom of the Uconnect display af FM 95 5 70 out Controls Driver mere M sas H M ee Whee Sci ore Pri Sy OFF Nw a l Player Controls Climate Nav Phone More e L E ry 6FB Nw um L 030564872 J J Radio Player Controis Climate Nav Phone More Controls Soft Ke T d Heated Seats Soft Keys ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 NOTE Once a heat setting is selected heat will be felt within two to five minutes When the Hl level setting is selected the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation Then the heat output will drop to the normal Hl evel If the Hl level setting is selected the system will automatically switch to LO level after a maximum of 60 minutes of continuous operation At that time the display will change from HI to LO indicating the change The LO level setting will turn OFF automati cally after a maximum of 45 minutes Vehicle Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start the driver s heated seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start Refer to Remote Starting System If Equipped in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further
178. ay select to have the EVIC odometer and navigation system if equipped changed between US and Metric units of measure Touch US or Metric until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 Voice Response Length When in this display you may change the Voice Re sponse Length settings To change the Voice Response Length touch the Brief or Detailed soft key until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu e Touchscreen Beep When in this display you may turn on or shut off the sound heard when a touch screen button soft key is pressed Touch the Touchscreen Beep soft key until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu e Navigation Turn By Turn In Cluster When this feature is selected the turn by turn directions will appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a designated turn within a programmed route To make your selection touch the Navigation Turn By Turn In Cluster soft key until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu e Fuel Saver Display In Cluster The ECO mes
179. both latches Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed with both latches engaged WARNING Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Headlight Switch XE The headlight switch is located on the left side of Ld the instrument panel This switch controls the operation of the headlights parking lights instru ment panel lights instrument panel light dimming inte rior lights and fog lights 031463855 Headlight Switch Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for headlight parking light and instrument panel light op eration ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Automatic Headlights If Equipped This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels To turn the system on rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the AUTO position When the system is on the headlight time delay feature is also on This means the headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you place the ignition into the OFF position To turn the automatic system off move the headlight switch out
180. cast and audio book commands are only available when the iPod is connected and playing 1 You can replace the album artist song genre playlist podcast and audio book names with any correspond 4 VR commands Albums Artists and Genre names are ing names on the current device that is playing based on the music database provided by Gracenote 2 You can replace 8 with any track on the CD that is NOTE Available Voice Commands are shown in bold currently playing Command is only available when face and shaded grey CD is playing 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M Uconnect Voice Command Travel Link commands The commands can be said on any screen when a call is not active after pushing the Uconnect voice command button i VR on the steering wheel Screen will change to Travel Link Movie Listings Screen will Screen will Screen will change to change to change to Travel Link Travel Link NFL Sports Favorites Headlines Screen will Screen will Screen will change to change to change to Travel Link Travel Link Travel Link Home Fuel Prices Weather 030563045 ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 NOTE 3 You can also say Show Current Weather or Show extended weather or Show five day forecast or 1 You can replace NFL with any league shown on the Show ski info to get other forecasts sports league screen For example you can say Show MLB h
181. chorages and the seat belt be used together to attach a rear facing or forward facing child restraint No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH anchorage system to attach a rear facing or forward facing child restraint Can a child seat be installed in the center position using the inner LATCH lower anchorages N A 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M Can two child restraints be attached using a common lower LATCH anchorage No Never share a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchor ages use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in an outboard position Can the rear facing child restraint touch the back of the front passenger seat Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact See your child restraint owner s manual for more information Can the head restraints be removed Yes center position only ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback below the anchorage sym bols on the seatback They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the
182. ck and arm 4 Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible touching the child s thighs and not their stomach 5 Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip If the answer to any of these questions was no then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle If the child is using the lap shoulder belt check belt fit peri odically A child s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck move the child closer to the center of the vehicle Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Se Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an X Below Child Restraint 65 Ibs 29 5 kg Weight of the LATCH Seat Belt Only LATCH Seat Belt Top Child Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor Restraint Only Top Tether Anchor Rear Facing Up to 65 Ibs X X Child Restraint 29 5 kg Rear Facing More than X Child Restraint 65 lbs 29 5 kg Forward Facing Up to 65 lbs X X Child Restraint 29 5 kg Forward Facing More than X Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH Restraint System Anchor Tether We LATCH The next generation of child safety M 022668173 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79
183. commands can be used depending upon the active application When using this system you should speak clearly and at a normal speaking volume ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 The system will best recognize your speech if the win dows are closed and the heater air conditioning fan is set to low At any point if the system does not recognize one of your commands you will be prompted to repeat it To hear available commands press the Uconnect Voice Command ve button and say Help You will hear available commands for the screen displayed Natural Speech Natural speech allows the user to speak commands in phrases or complete sentences The system filters out certain non word utterances and sounds such as ah and eh The system handles fill in words such as I would like to The system handles multiple inputs in the same phrase or sentence such as make a phone call and to Kelly Smith For multiple inputs in the same phrase or sen tence the system identifies the topic or context and provides the associated follow up prompt such as Who do you want to call in the case where a phone call was requested but the specific name was not recognized The system utilizes continuous dialog when the system requires more information from the user it will ask a question to which the user can respond without pressing the Uconnect Voice Command Sve button 162 UNDERSTANDING TH
184. coping Steering Column 209 WindOWS eveseebeecexkkeerk 99 AREE 38 Power Steering Fluid 00 543 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 56 Preparation for Jacking 000 468 Pretensioners Seat Belt tons c dw re Gaye tia te ae Tri 55 Programming Transmitters Remote Keyless Entry 21 Radial Ply Tires eccessi cease need Gow ren d 416 Radiator Cap Coolant Pressure Cap 511 Radio Operations aue ss e der eae YES em oe 340 Radio Remote Controls 0002005 338 ee INDEX 577 Rain Sensitive Wiper System 00 206 Rear Axle Differential 0040 518 Rear Camera ccc 406 ce Gh ensue hn 251 Rear Cuphold r x43 danste matami elas cs 279 Rear Park Sense System s vs e RE RR was 242 Rear Seat Folding seadete err OR ca 184 Rear Window Defroster 00000005 286 Rear Window Features llle enn 286 Recorder Event Data 0 0 00 ce eee 71 Recreational Towing lees 462 Reformulated Gasoline 0 05 437 Refrigerante s uec dae Gees ESO Eee i Sole 502 Release Hood 1 0 0 0 0 cc ee ees 190 Reminder Lights Om seraano saieta ess 196 Reminder Seat Belt 0 00002 eee eae 55 Remote Control Starting SYSTEM ass odie ace acit ea we aS A 26 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 21 Remote Sound System Radio Controls 338 Remote Starting System 6 6 6 e ieas iera
185. could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings TIRE CHAINS TRACTION DEVICES approved for your vehicle Use of traction devices require sufficient tire to body Never use a tire with a smaller load index or clearance Follow these recommendations to guard capacity other than what was originally equipped against damage on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load e Traction device must be of proper size for the tire as index could result in tire overloading and failure recommended by the traction device manufacturer You could lose control and have a collision CAUTION Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer readings ram Install on Rear Tires Only Continued 424 STARTING AND OPERATING Ss CAUTION Due to limited clearance the Security Chain Company SCC Super Z6 low profile traction device or equiva lent is recommended on P215 65R17 P225 60R18 or P235 55R18 tires e For an All Wheel Drive vehicle P235 55R19 tire with the use of a traction device that meets the SAE type Class S specification is recommended WARNING Using tires of different size and type M S Snow between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable handling You could lose control and have a collision To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires observe the following precautions
186. ction of the steering wheel To make your selection touch the Steering Directed Lights softkey until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu E UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 e Flash Headlights With Lock When this feature is selected the headlights will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected To make your selection touch the Flash Head lights with Lock soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Doors amp Locks After pressing the Doors amp Locks soft key the following settings will be available e Auto Unlock On Exit When this feature is selected all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver s door is opened To make your selection touch the Auto Unlock On Exit soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu e Flash Headlight With Lock When this feature is selected the front and headlights will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitte
187. d PARK REVERSE and NEUTRAL will con tinue to operate Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without damaging the transmission In the event of a momentary problem the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the following steps 1 Stop the vehicle Shift the transmission into PARK Turn the engine OFF 2 3 4 Wait approximately 10 seconds 5 Restart the engine 6 Shift into the desired gear range If the problem is no longer detected the transmission will return to normal operation E STARTING AND OPERATING 381 NOTE Even if the transmission can be reset we recom mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your earliest possible convenience Your authorized dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur If the transmission cannot be reset authorized dealer service is required Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled Overdrive fifth gear The transmission will automatically shift into Overdrive if the following con ditions are present e the shift lever is in the DRIVE position vehicle speed is sufficiently high and e the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator AUTOSTICK AutoStick is a driver interactive transmission feature providing manual shift control giving you more control of the vehicle AutoStick allows you to maximize engine
188. d Control without erasing the set speed memory Pressing the ON OFF button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set speed memory To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed push the RES button and release Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph 32 km h To Vary The Speed Setting When the Electronic Speed Control is set you can in crease speed by pushing the RES button If the button is continually pressed the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released then the new set speed will be established Pressing the RES button once will result in a 1 mph 1 6 km h increase in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph 1 6 km h To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is set push the SET button If the button is continually held in the SET position the set speed will continue to ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 decrease until the button is released Release the button when the desired speed is reached and the new set speed will be established Pressing the SET button once will result in a 1 mph 1 6 km h decrease in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph 1 6 km h To Accelerate For Passing Press the accelerator as you would normally When the pedal is released the vehicle will return to the set speed Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills The tr
189. d cancel the Auto mode The operator can also select the direction of the airflow by selecting one of the available mode settings A C operation and Recirculation control can also be manually selected in Manual operation Operating Tips NOTE Refer to the chart at the end of this section for suggested control settings for various weather conditions 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 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se against engine overheating A solution of 50 ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant and 50 water is recommended Refer to Maintenance Procedures in Maintaining Your Vehicle for proper coolant selection Winter Operation Use of the air Recirculation mode during Winter months is not recommended because it may cause window fogging Vacation Storage Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service Le 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 ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor 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 winds
190. d mean you won t have the air bags to protect you in a collision If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on stays on after you start the vehicle or if it comes on as you drive have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad vanced Front Air Bags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the Advanced Front Air Bags Different air bag inflation rates are possible based on several factors including the collision type and severity The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size The air bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes The air bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the vent holes in the sides of the air bag In this way the air bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag unit is
191. d o ares teatra nanka ed ra DnR a 543 Brake Parking e cte seie ybiboeead wea RES 390 Brake System icc se eee eee ess 513 Anti Lock ABS 446398 eoe Ole te eee PE 393 Fiwd Cheeks iacu ag Her RS 514 Master Cylinder uss agape a en ore a aa 514 Parking eee em 390 Warning Light 0 0 0 0 cee eee 302 Brake Transmission Interlock 0 0 365 Brightness Interior Lights 0 201 Bulb Replacement llle 536 Bulbs Lig Dts s sereis teach tcc epe ea 99 566 INDEX aes Cameta R at ia tance faced Som aite cod dero Pac 251 Capacities Elide tenen a e e qeu 541 Caps Filler Oin Engme cided ogtcaeat sexe 497 Radiator Coolant Pressure 511 Carbon Monoxide Warning 95 Cargo Area Feat tes 5 edid 46340444 sa 285 Cargo Compartment rencs irs isss ss 285 Cargo Vehicle Loading o oo ananuna annn 447 Car Washes llle ees 520 Cellular Phone 0 0 00 cece ee ene 340 Certification Label 2 0 2 0 0 0 000 cee 448 Chains Tire sogas e audra ue ax gw i Gores 423 Changing A Flat Tire llle 465 Chart lire Sizifig i sisse ee RR Rn Rue a 404 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 299 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety 94 Checks Safety iie cts mem ER etu e RR 94 Child Restraint iue Rr RR qn 72 Child Safety Locks zu em me es 31 Clean Air Gasoline 1 0 2 0 cee eee eee 437 Cleaning Wheel
192. d to ON RUN If the light is either not on during starting stays on or turns on while driving have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible Refer to Occupant Restraints in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information 13 Anti Lock Brake ABS Light This light monitors the Anti Lock Brake System ABS The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN 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 RUN position have the light inspected by an authorized dealer UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 14 Sport Mode If Equipped This light will illuminate when the sport mode sporty is selected This mode provides performance based tuning For further information refer to Sport Mode in Starting And Operating 15 Vehicle Security Light If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi mately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is ar
193. d to the upright position make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seatback above the seat strap 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M WARNING Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper sta bility for child seats and or passengers An improp erly latched seat could cause serious injury e 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 injured in a collision Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system DRIVER MEMORY SEAT IF EQUIPPED This feature allows the driver to store up to two different memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch Each memory profile contains desired position settings for the driver seat side mirrors adjustable pedals if equipped and power tilt and telescopic steer ing column if equipped and a set of desired radio station presets Your Remote Keyless Entry RKE trans mitter can also be programmed to recall the same posi tions when the UNLOCK button is pressed NOTE Only one RKE transmitter can be linked to each of the memory positions Passive Entry door handles cannot be linked to the memory function Use either the memory recall switch or the
194. d transmitter e Press the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener to complete the training for a Rolling Code e Did you unplug the device for programming and remember to plug it back in If you have any problems or require assistance please call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for information or assistance 264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M WARNING Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are programming the universal trans ceiver Do not program the transceiver if people pets or other objects are in the path of the door or gate Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a stop and reverse feature as required by Federal safety standards This includes most garage door opener models manufactured after 1982 Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features Call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for safety information or assistance Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide a dan gerous gas Do not run your vehicle in the garage while programming the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death General Information This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interf
195. d up in the cooling system To prevent scalding or injury do not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot or under pressure e Do not use a pressure cap other than the one specified for your vehicle Personal injury or en gine damage may result 512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community To prevent ingestion by ani mals or children do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground If ingested by a child or pet seek emergency assistance immediately Clean up any ground spills immediately Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate With the engine OFF and cold the level of the engine coolant antifreeze 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 engine coolant antifreeze freeze point or replacing cool ant 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 engine coolant antifreeze is needed to maintain the prop
196. de soft key to raise the power sunscreen Press the Sunshade soft key a second time to lower the sun shade If the sunshade is in the raised position and the vehicle is placed in REVERSE the sunshade will automatically fully lower When the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE the sunshade will automatically return to the fully raised position after approximately five seconds 288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE The rear sunshade control switch can be locked t FM 91 7 547 out Ww out with the rear passenger window controls from the Gontrols x lt driver switch window lockout switch Passenger 70 out em Sunshade Heated Seat 6 950 1600 8 7 Vented Vented c Seat Seat V Heated Wheel 1 I 4 y x Radio Player Controls Climate More FUE OFF um Power Sunshade Soft Key Player Controls Climate E Phone More The power sunshade can also be operated by passengers in the rears seats The power sunshade switch is located Controls Soft Key on the back of the center console between the heated seat switches Press the switch once to raise the sunshade Press the switch a second time to lower the sunshade UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The automatic load leveling system will provide a level riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading conditions A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers m rai
197. ded is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Chil dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Door Lock Knob Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or If the door lock knob is down when you shut the door in a location accessible to children and do not the door will lock Therefore make sure the Key Fob is leave Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON not inside the vehicle before closing the door RUN mode A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE es 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 The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the Keyless Enter N Go Passive Entry system For further information refer to Keyless Enter N Go in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle If you press the power door lock switch while the ignition is in the ACC or ON RUN position and any front door is open the power locks will not operate This prevents you from accidentally locking the Key Fob in the vehicle Cycling the ignition to the OFF position or closing the door will allow the locks to operate If a door is open and the ignition is in the ACC or ON RUN position a chime will sound as a reminder to remove the Key Fob
198. different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology HOAT en gine coolant antifreeze If a non OAT engine coolant antifreeze is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency it should be replaced with the specified engine coolant antifreeze as soon as possible Continued 510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M CAUTION Continued Do not use water alone or alcohol based 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 e This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze Use of propylene glycol based engine coolant an tifreeze is not recommended Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant antifreeze that allows extended maintenance intervals This engine coolant antifreeze can be used up to ten years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km before replace ment To prevent reducing this extended maintenance period it is important that you use the same engine coolant antifreeze throughout the life of your vehicle Please review these recommendations for using Organic Additive Technology OAT engine coolant antifreeze When adding engine coolant antifreeze We recommend using MOPAR Antifreeze Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula OAT Organic Additive Technology
199. dition 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 mobile phone operation when not using Uconnect if equipped A UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 CLIMATE CONTROLS General Overview The air conditioning and heating system is designed to Hard Keys make you comfortable in all types of weather This system can be operated through either the Automatic Climate Controls on the instrument panel or through the Uconnect system display The hard keys located below the Uconnect screen When the Uconnect system is in different modes Radio Player Settings More etc the driver and passenger temperature settings will be indicated at the top of the display Automatic Climate Controls Hard keys 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Soft Keys Soft keys are accessible on the Uconnect system screen Uconnect 8 4 Automatic Temperature Controls Soft keys Button Descriptions Applies To Both Hard keys And Soft keys 1 MAX AIC Button Press and release to change the current setting the indicator illuminates when MAX A C is ON Performing this function again will cause the MAX A C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A C indicator will turn off 2 A C Button Press and release to change the current setting the indicator illuminates when A
200. doctor immediately As the air bags deflate you may see some smoke like particles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the non toxic gas used for air bag inflation These airborne particles may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If you have skin or eye irritation rinse the area with cool water For nose or throat irritation move to fresh air If the irritation continues see your doctor If these particles settle on your clothing follow the garment manufacturer s in structions for cleaning Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de ployed If you are involved in another collision the air bags will not be in place to protect you en THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 WARNING Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING Modifications to any part of the air bag system 2 could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured if the air bag system is 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 Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision Have the air bags seat belt pretensioners and the front seat belt retrac tor assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer im mediately Also have the Occupant Restraint Con troller ORC system serviced as well
201. e crease in 5 mph 8 km h increments until the button is released The decrease in set speed is reflected in the EVIC display Pressing the SET button once will result in a 1 mph 1 6 km h decrease in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph 1 6 km h NOTE e When you use the SET button to decelerate if the engine s braking power does not slow the vehicle sufficiently to reach the set speed the brake system will automatically slow the vehicle The ACC system can only apply a maximum of 25 of the vehicle s braking capability and will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill However a slight speed change on moderate hills is normal In addition downshifting may occur while climbing uphill or descending down hill This is normal operation and necessary to main tain set speed Setting The Following Distance In ACC The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between 3 long 2 me dium and 1 short Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead This distance setting displays in the EVIC NE 156789mi 102 ACC 200 km h Distance 3 NI 032363707 Distance Set 3 long UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 NE 156789mi 102 ACC 200 km h Distance 2 u F EJ 032363708
202. e Phone soft key Touch the messaging soft key then New Message Touch one of the 18 preset messages and the person you wish to send the message to ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 FM 95 5 Send Messages Using Voice Commands Messaging gt e Press the button inbox 1 Yes aes e After the Listening prompt and the following beep OKay say Send message to John Smith mobile 4 can t talk right now e After the system prompts you for what message you a 5 Call me want to send say the message you wish to send or say 6 I ll call you later List There are 18 preset messages 2 wd OFF NW g i fil While the list of defined messages are being read you can Player Controis Clirnate Nav Phone interrupt the system by pressing the Sit bution and saying the message you want to send e If multiple numbers are available for the contact select which number you would like to have the message sent e Press Send or Cancel 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M After the system confirms that you want to send your 3 message to John Smith your message will be sent EM 95 5 70 out Messaging gt N New 2 No Message 3 Okay 4 I can t talk right now 5 Call me 6 I ll call you later 4 5 Reet vos ee 6 7 8 9 Okay I can t talk right now Call me I ll call you later I m on my way Thanks
203. e of the axle and tires A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehi cle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever 1 Turn the engine OFF 2 Firmly apply the parking brake 3 Remove the rubber liner from the storage tray located next to the shifter on the center console 4 Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal 5 Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the access port in the left side of the storage bin and push and hold the override release lever in WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 481 MANUAL PARK RELEASE 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION 3 6L Engine WARNING Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake before activating the Manual Park Release Activating the Manual Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by the parking brake or by proper connection to a tow vehicle Activating the Manual Park Release on an unsecured vehicle could lead to serious injury or Shift Lever Override death for those in or around the vehicle 6 Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position 051210780
204. e once all open doors have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters If one of the vehicle s Passive Entry RKE transmitters is detected inside the vehicle and no other valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters are detected out side the vehicle the Passive Entry System automatically unlocks all vehicle doors and chirps the horn three times on the third attempt ALL doors will lock and the Passive Entry RKE transmitter can be locked in the vehicle E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE The vehicle will only unlock the doors when the doors are locked using the door panel switch a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter is detected inside the vehicle and no valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter is detected outside the vehicle The vehicle will not unlock the doors when any of the following conditions are true The doors are locked using the RKE transmitter The doors are locked using the LOCK button on the Passive Entry door handles The doors are manually locked using the door lock knobs There is a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter outside the vehicle and within 5 ft 1 5 m of either Passive Entry door handle Three attempts are made to lock the doors using the door panel switch and then close the doors To Enter The Trunk With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft 1 0 m of the deck lid press the button on the right side of C
205. e EVIC displays Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Unavailable there may be a temporary malfunction that limits ACC functionality Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions ACC will be temporarily unavailable If this occurs try activating ACC again later following a key cycle If the problem persists see your authorized dealer NE 156789mi 102 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC IBATEVZEU EST P R N D S 032363725 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Unavailable Warning 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Precautions While Driving With ACC In certain driving situations ACC may have detection issues In these cases ACC may brake late or unexpect edly The driver needs to stay alert and may need to intervene Adding A Trailer Hitch The weight of a trailer hitch may affect the performance of ACC If there is a noticeable change in performance following the installation of a trailer hitch or if the ACC performance does not return to normal after removing the trailer hitch see your authorized dealer Offset Driving ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is offset from your direct line of travel There will not be sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead The offset vehicle may move in and out of the line of travel which can cause your vehicle to brake or accelerate unexpectedly 81869557 Turns And Bends In turns or bends ACC may detect a vehicle ahead
206. e Pedals Switch NOTE Press the switch forward to move the pedals forward toward the front of the vehicle e Always adjust the pedals to a position that allows full pedal travel e Further small adjustments may be necessary to find the best possible seat pedal position 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M WARNING Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving NOTE For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat you can use your Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmit ter or the memory switch on the driver s door trim panel to return the adjustable pedals to pre programmed posi tions Refer to Driver Memory Seat in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information 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 lim ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal s path You could lose control and have an accident Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED When engaged the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON OF
207. e a collision Always leave the system off when you are not using it To Set A Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired push the SET button and release The EVIC will display the set speed UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 NE 156789mi 102 ACC Set 032363724 ACC Set Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal If you do not the vehicle may continue to accelerate beyond the set speed If this occurs e The message DRIVER OVERRIDE will display in the EVIC 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M The system will not be controlling the distance be tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead The vehicle speed will only be determined by the position of the accelerator pedal NE 156789mi Driver Override 102 032363713 Driver Override To Cancel The system will disable ACC without erasing the memory if You softly tap the brake pedal You depress the brake pedal You press the CANCEL switch The vehicle speed goes below 15 mph 24 km h An Anti Lock Brake System ABS event occurs e The transmission is shifted into NEUTRAL The Electronic Stability Control Traction Control Sys tem ESC TCS activates NOTE If ACC is resumed or set with the ESC TCS off ESC will automatically be re engaged ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 NE 156789mi 102 To Resume Speed Press the RES button and release Then rem
208. e approach lighting will not function when the shift lever is moved out of the PARK position Tilt Mirrors In Reverse If Equipped Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror positioning which will aid the driver s view of the ground rearward of the front doors The outside mirrors will move slightly downward from the present position when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE The outside mirrors will then return to the original position when the vehicle is shifted out of the REVERSE position Each stored memory setting will have an associated Tilt Mir rors in Reverse position NOTE The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not turned on when delivered from the factory The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature can be turned on and off using the Uconnect System Refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Power Mirrors The power mirror controls are located on the driver s door trim panel 030434975 Power Mirror Control The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but tons and a four way mirror control switch To adjust a mirror press either the L left or R right button to select the mirror that you want to adjust NOTE A light in the select button will illuminate indi cating the mirror is activated and can be adjusted Using the mirror control switch press on any of the four arrows for t
209. e by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli sions and also are needed to help keep you in position away from an inflating air bag The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition is in the START or ON RUN position If the ignition is in the OFF position or in the ACC position the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment e Also the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning ry Light in the instrument panel for approxi mately four to eight seconds for a self check when the ignition is first turned on After the self check the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light either momentarily or continuously A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial startup It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is noted that could affect the air bag system The diagnos tics also record the nature of the malfunction ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 WARNING Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru ment panel coul
210. e c eme O EQ T iay 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against oper ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle If you do not read this entire Owners Manual you may miss important information Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is on the left front corner of the instrument panel The VIN is visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle the vehicle registration and the title 010805185 VIN Location The vehicle identification number VIN is also located on the right front strut tower inside the engine compartment INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death 010840680 VIN Location NOTE It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ES ll A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS 12 To Arm The System 0000000 18 Keyless Ignition N
211. e center where it can be raised on a lift Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change e If working on or near a roadway be extremely careful of motor traffic 9637 Jack Warning Label 060641851 Jacking Locations en WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 471 1 Remove the spare tire jack and lug wrench 2 If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center cap covers the lug nuts use the lug wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle 3 Before raising the vehicle use the lug wrench to loosen but not remove the lug nuts on the wheel with the flat tire Turn the lug nuts counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground 4 Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange Front Jacking Location NOTE If the vehicle is too low for jack placement slide the jack on its side and rotate it up into position 472 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire 6 Remove the lug nuts and tire 7 Mount the spare tire CAUTION Rear Jacking Location Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem 5 Raise the vehicle j
212. e ignition is first cycled to the ON RUN The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to eight second interval The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 NOTE If the speedometer tachometer or any engine related gauges are not working the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC may also be disabled The air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection Promptly check the fuse block for blown fuses Refer to the label located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper air bag fuses See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good Event Data Recorder EDR This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in certain crash or near crash like situations such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle s systems per formed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as e How various systems in your vehicle were operating m Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all the driver was depressing the accelerator and or brake pedal and e How fast the vehicle was traveling These data can help provide
213. e ignition must be cycled to the RUN position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle NOTE To avoid unintentional shutdowns the system will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Start request To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle Before the end of 15 minute cycle press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm if equipped Then prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle press and release the START STOP button NOTE The message Push Start Button will display in the EVIC until you push the START button DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks To lock each door push the door lock knob on each door trim panel downward To unlock the front doors pull the inside door handle to the first detent To unlock the rear doors pull the door lock knob on the door trim panel upward THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 WARNING For personal security and safety in the event of a collision lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle e Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unatten
214. e phone The changes are trans ferred and updated to Uconnect Phone on the next phone connection 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M Managing Your Favorite Phonebook 68 af FM 91 7 10 10 Nw 54 out There are three ways you can add an entry to your eX Phogebookr Moblie or Cones Oa Favorite Phonebook uu amp Ana Conda Add to Favorites P 248 123 4567 1 During an active call of a number to make a favorite F 248 456 7891 touch and hold a favorite button on the top of the phone main screen a 248 577 6215 2 After loading the mobile phonebook select phone book from the Phone main screen then select the A 1 m appropriate n ber Touch the Ra next to the selected A J oe gt gt D k as number to display the options pop up In the pop up peice AO eE NOTE If the Favorites list is full you will be asked to remove an existing favorite 3 From the Phone main screen select phonebook From the phonebook screen select the Favorites soft key and then select the soft key located to the right of the phonebook record Select an empty entry and touch the on that selected entry When the Options pop up ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 appears touch Add from Mobile You will then be asked which contact and number to choose from your mobile phonebook When complete the new favorite will be shown 68 yf FM 91 7 gt 10 10 NW 54 out Phonebook
215. e safety of others Traction Control System TCS This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each driven wheel If wheel spin is detected brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel s and engine power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability 396 STARTING AND OPERATING Se Brake Assist System BAS WARNING This system complements the ABS by optimizing the vehicle braking capability during emergency brake ma neuvers This system detects an emergency braking situ ation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes This can help reduce braking distances The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions The BAS cannot prevent collisions including those re sulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning The capa Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS bilities of a BAS equipped vehicle must never be assistance To receive the benefits of this system you exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner that must apply continuous brake pedal pressure during the could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of stopping sequence Do not reduce brake pedal pressure others unless braking is no longer desired Once the brake pedal is released the BAS is deactivated ee STARTING AND
216. e 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 NOTE Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending on geographical area and frequency of use Poor perfor mance of blades may be present with chattering marks water lines or wet spots If any of these conditions are present clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 Adding Washer Fluid The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the front of the engine compartment Be sure to check the 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 When refilling the washer fluid reservoir apply some washer fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper blades clean This will help blade performance To prevent freeze up of your windshield washer system in cold weather select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gal 4 L of washer fluid when the message Low Washer Fluid appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC if equipped WARNING Commercially available windshield washer
217. e to display in place of the odometer reading when changing the EVIC display while ACC is set The ACC screen will display once again if any ACC activity occurs which may include any of the following e Set Speed Change Distance Setting Change e System Cancel e Driver Override System Off e ACC Proximity Warning e ACC Unavailable Warning e The EVIC will return to the last display selected after five seconds of no ACC display activity 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE mM Display Warnings And Maintenance Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle Warning The ACC Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle warning will display when conditions temporarily limit system performance This most often occurs at times of poor visibility such as in snow or heavy rain The ACC system may also become temporarily blinded due to obstructions such as mud dirt or ice In these cases the EVIC will display Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle and the system will deactivate The Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle message can sometimes be displayed while driving in highly reflective areas i e tunnels with reflective tiles or ice and snow The ACC system will recover after the vehicle has left these areas Under rare conditions when the radar is not tracking any vehicles or objects in its path this warning may temporarily occur NOTE If the ACC Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle warning is active Normal F
218. e using MOPAR Car Wash or a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water If insects tar or other similar deposits have accumu lated on your vehicle use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to remove Use a high quality cleaner wax such as MOPAR Cleaner Wax to remove road film stains and to protect your paint finish Take care never to scratch the paint Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish CAUTION Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder that will scratch metal and painted surfaces e Use of power washers exceeding 1 200 psi 8 274 kPa can result in damage or removal of paint and decals Special Care If you drive on salted or dusty 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 ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 521 e e e e If 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 If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar cause that destroys the paint and protective coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibilit
219. ead bes Hee ae OX Eo ed aa BG Re e dis 173 Adjustment 44 2 waste ac Roses 173 Easy Entty eee xs heb nee paces 189 Head Restraints Heated 2e ra Ree ae x RU eas 177 Height Adjustment se asus E eak etes 173 Memory iseeres dg eth edd eu e niis 186 POWEE ac Pedro ed ets eee ins ee eds ages 173 Rear Folding kde em a e Peg ed ws 184 Seatback Release lllslelssen 184 Til ng 4245s no ve p ecb EPa d Aene ru Red pao 173 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 17 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 542 Sentry Key Immobilizer 15 Sentry Key Programming 4 17 Sentry Key Replacement 000 16 Service Assistance llle eee 555 Service Contract surres ii nena ado Er ea 557 Service Engine Soon Light Malfunction Indicator 299 Service Manuals llle 560 petting the Clock isse eee IRR e 336 SHUN Goer wih ette ne eden ace d cR Da 363 Automatic Transmission less 363 a INDEX 579 Shift Lever Overrides Lec seo Rees 480 Shoulder Belts ea se drehen ahs ees ementi ehh ed 47 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage 51 Side AMD AS 5x ches bee e pee ie oud Red 66 Side View Mirror Adjustment 109 Signals TUPA s rene COR ec dera Aarne hooker era 99 SmartBeamsa essa e ase ha rdi bie RE s 194 Snow Chains Tire Chains 4 423 Snow TIES cc eae aie oie Re RR Ea m RE adis 417 Spare TTC a eds anah
220. eadlines or Show PGA headlines NOTE Available Voice Commands are shown in bold 2 You can replace Headlines with any menu items EGO ana EBAL shown on a league screen For example you can say Show NFL Schedule and results or Show NCAA Basketball AP top 25 or Show Major League Baseball Teams 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se Uconnect Voice Command Non phone Universal amp Mode Commands The commands can be spoken on any screen when not on a phone call after pushing the Uconnect voice command button 4 VR on the steering wheel sas soca Player Home Route screen will shown Guidance on the touch Prompt is Screen repeated Cancels listening to your voice command ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 NOTE 3 Navigation commands only work if equipped with 1 Only available with Navigation equipped vehicles Navigation 2 You can replace Player with Radio Navigation age pee Non Commands are shown i bold Phone Climate More or Settings grey 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se Uconnect Voice Command Navigation Universal Commands The commands can be spoken on any screen when not on a phone call after pushing the Uconnect voice command bu of vr on the steering wheel Garmin Guided Dialog for Garmin will choose an alternate route finding that does n
221. eady and you can proceed to the I M station If your OBD II 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 ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to update A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready Regardless of whether your vehicle s OBD II system is ready or not if the MIL 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 is on with the engine running REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine MOPAR parts for normal scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en sure the designed performance Damage or failures caused by the use of non MOPAR parts for maintenance and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer s warranty DEALER SERVICE Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person nel special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle Refer to these Service Manuals before attempting any procedure yourself NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result
222. eaners This will weaken the fabric Sun damage can also weaken the fabric If the belts need cleaning use MOPAR Total Clean a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them Dry with a soft cloth Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly Cleaning The Center Console Cupholders Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent with the cupholder in the center console NOTE The cupholder cannot be removed MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 525 FUSES CAUTION Integrated Power Module e When installing the integrated power module The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine cover it is important to ensure the cover is properly compartment This module contains fuses and relays positioned and fully latched Failure to do so may allow water to get into the integrated power mod ule and possibly result in an 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 continues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected bay 072710829 Integrated Power Module 526 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Cavity Car Mini Description Cavity Car Mini
223. ear 150 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 5 7 Liter Engine with Severe Duty II Cooling System We recom 15 Quarts 14 3 Liters mend you use MOPAR Antifreeze Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula or equivalent ncludes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 542 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE eae NNNM FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid Lubricant or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula OAT Organic Additive Technology Engine Oil 3 6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W 20 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Refer to the engine oil fill cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil 5 7L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W 20 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Refer to the engine oil fill cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil Filter MOPAR Engine Oil Filter or equivalent Spark Plugs 3 6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs Spark Plugs 5 7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs Fuel Selection 3 6L Engine 87 Octane Fuel Selection 5 7L Engine 87 Octane Acceptable 89 Octane Recommended es MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543 Chassis Component Fluid Lubricant Or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission 8 Speed We recommend you use Shell L12108 Transm
224. ear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed 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 426 STARTING AND OPERATING The suggested rotation method is the forward cross shown in the following diagram This rotation pattern does not apply to some directional tires that must not be reversed E C LE C EE XE 055703771 Tire Rotation TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM TPMS The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom mended cold placard pressure The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi 6 9 kPa for every 12 F 6 5 C This means that when the outside temperature decreases the tire pressure will de crease Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure This is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km after a three hour period The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maxi mum inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall Refer to Tires General Information in Starting and Operating for information on how to properly inflate the vehicle s tires The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven this is normal and there should be
225. ed low road noise e smooth road surface e fully closed windows dry weather condition Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English French and Spanish ac cents the system may not always work for some 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M When navigating through an automated system such Far End Audio Performance as voice mail or when sending a page before speaking the digit string make sure to say Send It is recommended that you do not store names in your favorites phonebook while the vehicle is in motion Phonebook Mobile and Favorites name recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not similar You can say O letter O for 0 zero Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported In a convertible vehicle system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down e Audio quality is maximized under low to medium blower setting low to medium vehicle speed e low road noise e smooth road surface e fully closed windows dry weather conditions and operation from the driver s seat Performance such as audio clarity echo and loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network and not the Uconnect Phone Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by lowering the in vehicle audio volume In
226. ed condition until the switch is pushed and held forward again 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 NOTE If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch Protect reversals the fourth close attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled 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 For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC the power sunroof switch 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignit
227. ed both forward and rearward The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or Push the seat switch forward or rearward the seat will rearward Push the seatback switch forward or rearward move in the direction of the switch Release the switch the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release when the desired position has been reached the switch when the desired position is reached Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position is reached 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se WARNING CAUTION Do not place any article under a power seat or impede Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death e Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat s path belts and while the vehicle is parked Serious Power Lumbar If Equipped injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats seat belt may be also be equipped with power lumbar The power e Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the lumba
228. eed Control ON refer to Electronic Speed Control in Under standing The Features Of Your Vehicle e Electronic Speed Control SET refer to Electronic Speed Control in Under standing The Features Of Your Vehicle e Adaptive Cruise Control ACC ON This telltale will illuminate when the ACC is ON For further information refer to Adap tive Cruise Control ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle This telltale will illuminate when the electronic speed control is ON For further information This telltale will illuminate when the electronic speed control is SET For further information e Adaptive Cruise Control ACC SET This telltale will illuminate when the ACC is SET For further information refer to Adap tive Cruise Control ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle EVIC Amber Telltales This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell tales These telltales include e Forward Collision Warning FCW OFF FCW his telltale informs the driver that the For OFF ward Collision Warning feature is Off The telltale is On when the front radar sensor is blocked and requires cleaning the ACC FCW sensors require service or the ACC FCW system is unavailable because of a system error For further infor mation refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle v e Low Fuel Telltale When the fuel level reaches ap
229. eel mounted shift paddles if equipped Tapping to enter AutoStick mode will downshift the transmission to the next lower gear while using to enter AutoStick mode will retain the current gear When AutoStick is active the current transmission gear is displayed in the instrument cluster In AutoStick mode the transmission will shift up or down when is manually selected by the driver using the shift lever or the shift paddles if equipped unless an engine lugging or overspeed con dition would result It will remain in the selected gear until another upshift or downshift is chosen except as described below If AutoStick is engaged while in DRIVE mode the transmission will automatically shift up when maxi mum engine speed is reached On some models the transmission will downshift when possible based on vehicle speed and gear if the accelerator is fully pressed If AutoStick is engaged while in SPORT mode manual gear selection will be maintained until either SPORT mode is exited or as described below The transmission will not upshift automatically at redline in this mode nor will downshifts be obtained if the accelerator pedal is pressed to the floor 384 STARTING AND OPERATING xe e The transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows down to prevent engine lugging and will display the current gear The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when co
230. eese 32 Keyless Entry System ie cereo mene 00000200000 21 Keyless 30 5 ea aseara ee nia osa ag eas 12 Key Programming soss esaea Ta ia nahii eee 17 Key Replacement 2 2 0 0 6 6 ritas ikni 16 Keys ranan a a ea Rial bay ea a ace mos eae S 12 Key Sentry Immobilizer 04 15 Knee Bolstet a enced ba ESSERE E eh 57 Lane Change and Turn Signals 198 Lane Change Assist es ci ne e deme S 198 Lap Shoulder Belts sete teen 47 en INDEX 573 id orean aaia ea a E e ITE DT 99 Hood seega ee deh cans he BER ar ha E a Seo 190 Latch Plate essa 4 fa Ghee dd ale PER aaa ae Bean 48 Lead Free Gasoline 0 0 0 0 eee 436 Leaks Fluide ae uoi een he dU d acr e ud 99 Life of Tikes gs 23 dere Pe dea RC dep d 421 Light Bulbs 20 0 204 Rete Ep 99 Light l i kx b e meer aes 99 Aiba aaawueee pee E E eer aca eg 64 Alari u4uusce3cek edo pec er 3 d nera ERROR 301 Anti Lock wc cee cao 34b oo does eo dn 301 Automatic Headlights 193 Brake Assist Warning 00 401 Brake Warning seas boe ed dead 302 Bulb Replacement 0040 537 Daytime Running 0 000 eee 195 Dimmer Switch Headlight 198 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator 401 Exterior FOG OLEUM 196 Hazard Warning Flasher 0 464 Headlights 2 ti0co deus e IRR 192 Headlights On Reminder 196 Headlights On With Wipers
231. efer to the Tire and Loading Information placard for the size designation of your tire The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety Information section of this manual for more information relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear tires as a pair Replacing just one tire can seriously affect your vehicle s handling If you ever replace a wheel make sure that the wheel s specifications match those of the original wheels It is recommended you contact your original equipment or an authorized tire dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifications or capability Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the safety handling and ride of your vehicle E STARTING AND OPERATING 423 WARNING WARNING Continued e Do not use a tire wheel size or rating other than Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having that specified for your vehicle Some combinations adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus failure and loss of vehicle control pension dimensions and performance characteris tics resulting in changes to steering handling and braking of your vehicle This can cause unpredict able handling and stress to steering and suspen sion components You
232. emblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged i e bent retractor torn web bing etc Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the driver and front passenger seats the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck Push and fully depress the button 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee above the webbing to release the anchorage then move it In the rear seat move toward the center of the seat to up or down to the position that fits you best 022667971 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 will prefer a higher position When you release the anchorage try to move it up and down to make sure that it is locked in position position the belt away from your neck Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap shoulder belt 1 2 3 Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point At about 6 to 12 in 15 to 30 cm above the latch plate grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webb
233. emm Rh Paes 337 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 561 Universal Consumer Interface UCI Connector Unleaded Gasoline crm exe 436 Untwisting Procedure Seat Belt Lis 52 Vanity MitfOYS ce eis ei he koe PD pe ade 4 112 Vehicle Certification Label 0 00 448 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 Vehicle Loading cessere 409 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Storage ic vksao 0683 4 das Gees cm 350 Vehicle Theft Alarm Security Alarm 17 Viscosity Engine Oil ss spatsa a diee eee 497 Warning Flasher Hazard 06 464 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 296 Warnings and Cautions essea e reacia s s aeea ea 6 Warranty Information o sre iieiea e n kenaan 558 Washer Adding Fluid seen sirkan Epa Rr ewes 505 Washers Windshield 0000 eee 205 Washing Vehicle ieu oe Ro nm Rea 520 Water Driving Through gaer deeem oo aee 387 Wheel and Wheel Trim 0 00000005 521 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 521 Wind Buffeting esas e X RR xu xe d A1 Window Fogging lllseeeeeeee 350 Wid OWS ea da ERA p oleae ee bd 38 POW T sea eh oat o REED dese nese ae ea 38 Windshield Defroster llle 97 Windshield Washers 0 llle 203 Fud ideas du bdd to weaned X OSEE ae 505 Windshield Wiper Blades isses 504 Windshield Wipers Js m mmn 203 Wiper B
234. en pin wiring harness Use a factory approved trailer har ness and connector Continued NOTE Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness 460 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector pum Refer to the following illustrations t E 9 O O O4 Q 057003765 Seven Pin Connector 1 Battery 5 Ground 987003766 9 Backup Lamps 6 Left Stop Turn Four Pin Connector 3 Right Stop Turn 7 Running Lamps 4 Electric Brakes 1 Female Pins 4 Park 2 Male Pin 5 Left Stop Turn 3 Ground 6 Right Stop Turn ee STARTING AND OPERATING 461 Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip practice turning stopping and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic Automatic Transmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing The trans mission controls include an adaptive drive strategy to avoid frequent shifting when towing However if frequent shifting does occur while in DRIVE you can use the AutoStick shift control if equipped to select a lower gear NOTE Using a lower gear while operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions will improve perfor mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces sive shifting and heat buildup This action will also provide better engine braking If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for
235. ency Release As a security measure a Trunk Internal Emergency Release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the glow in the dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism Trunk Emergency Internal Release OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems mm Three point lap and shoulder belts for the driver and all passengers Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passenger e Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag e Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC for the driver and passengers seated next to a window e Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB e An energy absorbing steering column and steering wheel Knee bolsters blockers for front seat occupants 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event 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 If you will be carrying children too small for adult sized seat belts the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems F
236. enser clean 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 engine coolant antifreeze performance poor gas mileage and increased emissions Brake System In order to assure brake system performance all brake system components should be inspected periodically Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals 514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M WARNING Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures excessive lining wear and possible brake damage You would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency Master Cylinder Brake Fluid Level Check Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately if the brake system warning light indicates system failure Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per forming underhood services 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 master 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
237. environmental conditions are such that wheel slip is unlikely to occur When specific road and environmental conditions require increased levels of road traction the vehicle automatically shifts into AWD mode Automatic AWD operation could be activated by outside tempera ture wheel slip or other predetermined conditions there may be a slight delay for AWD engagement after a wheel slip condition occurs AWD can also be manually se lected by moving the shift lever into the AutoStick mode or activating the windshield wipers for an extended period of time Drive mode RWD or AWD is displayed momentarily in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in the gage area of the vehicle display when the transmission is first shifted into gear and if the drive mode changes during vehicle operation NOTE If the SERVICE AWD SYSTEM warning mes sage appears after engine start up or during driving it means that the AWD system is not functioning properly and that service is required Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information CAUTION All wheels must have the same size and type tires Unequal tire sizes must not be used Unequal tire size may cause failure of the front differential and or the transfer case 386 STARTING AND OPERATING ME DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered wet or other slip pery surf
238. eplace or repair the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels above 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop WARNING ping when you are stuck Refer to Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in What To Do In Limited use spares are for emergency use only In Emergencies for further information stallation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling With this tire do not drive more than the speed listed on the limit use spare wheel Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on your Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the driver s side door opening Replace or repair the original equipment tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure some one Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h for more than 30 seconds continu ously when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed STARTING AND OPERATING 421 Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires ercoves They
239. er belt Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Se position that has a belt with this feature Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seat How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1 Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt 2 Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted 3 Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode WARNING e The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor ALR feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the procedures in the Service Manual e Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy Management feature in the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head on collision This safety belt system has a retractor assembly tha
240. er 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 kilometers of operation you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment This is nor mally a result of moisture from rain snow or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor ized when the thermostat opens allowing hot engine coolant antifreeze to enter the radiator ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 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 e Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant expansion bottle If engine coolant anti freeze needs to be added the contents of the coolant expansion bottle must also be protected against freezing If frequent engine coolant antifreeze additions are required the cooling system should be pressure tested for leaks Maintain engine coolant antifreeze concentration at 50 OAT engine coolant antifreeze minimum and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your engine which contains aluminum components Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed Keep the front of the radiator clean If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning keep the front of the cond
241. ercial scale to ensure 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 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 steers and handles and the way the brakes operate 450 STARTING AND OPERATING Se NOTE e Refer to the Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the rear of the driver s door for your vehicle s GVWR and GAWRs Refer to the Tire Placard for your vehicle s proper tire pressure TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle Before towing a trailer carefully review this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible To maintain warranty coverage follow the
242. erence that may cause unde sired operation NOTE e The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to operate the device The term IC before the certification registration num ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical speci fications were met ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED WARNING The power sunroof switch is located between the sun visors orn the overhead console e Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch or with the ignition in the Accessory or Run position for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter N Go Occupants particu larly unattended children can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death In a collision 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 passen 034134074 gers are also properly secured Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof Never allow your fingers other body parts or any object to project through the sunroof opening Injury may result Power Sunroof Switch 266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE mM Ope
243. erpreting a close object as a sensor problem causing the SERVICE PARK ASSIST message to be displayed in the EVIC 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE es CAUTION WARNING e ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle including small obstacles Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not detected at all Obstacles located above or below the sensors will not be detected when they are in Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkSense Park Assist system Always check carefully behind your vehicle look behind you and be sure to check for pedestrians animals other vehicles obstructions and blind spots before backing up You are responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your surroundings Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death close proximity The vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is detected When backing up it is recommended that the driver looks over his her shoulder when using ParkSense Continued ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 WARNING Continued Before using the ParkSense Park Assist system it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the ve hicle when the vehicle is not used for towing Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or
244. erved Module e Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to 77777 7 WARNINGE J shift intoorowt WARNING e Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed e Do not shift between PARK REVERSE NEU TRAL or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed Before shifting into any gear make sure your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord before driving Damage to the 110 115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution NOTE You must press and hold the brake pedal while shifting out of PARK 364 STARTING AND OPERATING Se WARNING WARNING Continued e It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re verse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal e When leaving the vehicle always remove the key fob and lock your vehicle Continued Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
245. ervice contract call the manufacturer s Service Contract National Customer Hotline at 1 800 521 9922 Canadian residents call 800 465 2001 English 800 387 9983 French 558 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 ser vice contract that is not a manufacturer s service contract and you require service after the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires please refer to the contract documents and contact the person listed in those documents We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle An authorized dealer has also made a major investment in facilities tools and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with the ownership experience You will be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE M WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addi tion certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive har
246. ess than 5 mph 8 km h unless the wiper control on the multifunc tion lever is moved or the shift lever is moved out of the NEUTRAL position Remote Start Mode Inhibit On vehicles equipped with Remote Starting system Rain Sensing wipers are not operational when the vehicle is in the remote start mode Once the operator is in the vehicle and has placed the ignition switch in the RUN position rain sensing wiper operation can resume if it has been selected and no other inhibit conditions mentioned previously exist 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ses TILT TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column The tilt telescoping control handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column Tilt Telescoping Control Handle To unlock the steering column pull the control handle down To tilt the steering column move the steering wheel upward or downward as desired To lengthen or shorten the steering column pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired To lock the steering column in position push the control handle up until fully engaged WARNING Do not adjust the steering column while driving Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv ing with the steering column unlocked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle Failure to f
247. estraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear WARNING The head restraints for all occupants must be prop erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu pying a seat Head restraints should never be ad justed while the vehicle is in motion Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision Active Head Restraints Front Seats The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Active Head Restraints AHR In the event of a rear impact the AHRs will automatically extend forward minimizing the gap between the back of the occupants head and the AHR The AHRs will automatically return to their normal position following a rear impact If the AHRs do not return to their normal position see your authorized dealer immediately To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint To lower the head restraint press the push button located at the base of the head restraint and push downward on the head restraint ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 WARNING Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint such as coats seat covers or portable DVD players These items may interfere with the operation of the Active He
248. etermine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow ing functions Cut off fuel to the engine Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is turned off Turn on the interior lights which remain on as long as the battery has power until the ignition key is re moved or the ignition switch is changed to OFF using the Keyless Go Start Stop button Unlock the doors automatically In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event the ignition switch must be changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE es If A Deployment Occurs The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment NOTE Front and or side air bags will not deploy in all collisions This does not mean something is wrong with the air bag system If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags any or all of the following may occur e The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the air bags 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
249. evel 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 ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 WARNING Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous Part of the brake system may have failed It will take longer to stop the vehicle You could have a collision Have the vehicle checked immediately Vehicles equipped with the Anti Lock Brake System ABS are also equipped with 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 Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON RUN position The light should illuminate for ap proximately 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 RUN position NOTE This light shows only that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application 18 E
250. f Manual Mode 269 Closing Sunroof Express 269 Closing Sunroof Express 269 Clete Duo s Manal MOE ads nn Closing Sunroof Manual Mode 270 PUB Power SNASE EAD HO n Sabet a0 Pinch Protect Feature llle 271 Opening Hower Shade Mandal Mode sacs am Venting Sunroof Express E 267 Closing Power Shade Express 270 ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Closing Power Shade Manual Mode 271 Door Storage ia ace d aed a S Be 282 Pinch Protect Feature llle 271 Rear Seat Armrest Storage If Equipped 282 Wind Buffeting x cse gad ere Races asa 271 Cargo Area Vehicles Equipped with Sunroof Maintenance 4 271 BRI SUUSPEEEOKUNG Rear eal Ignition Off Operation 15e cix aerea su 271 M CARGO AREA FEATURED Cugteaneereaes es Sunroof Fully Closed 0 0 e cece sees 272 NS Ma TRG poh aren sates nstee WI ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ee gear ee ee mayer p W CUPHOLDERS sse 277 Mc Ne ad nod NNNM Front Seat Cupholders siiis 277 E REAR WINDOW FEATURES 286 Rear Ssa CUpROIMEIS ee Ad Rear Window Defroster llle 286 Bl SIORAGE sc ivenersagavediede E ESSE aci 280 Power Sunshade RE Equipped 4 o2 nes 287 Glovebox Storages rovs sasar rdre tera 280 E LOAD LE
251. f position and interfere with the pedals ins with the pedals or the ability to control the or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways vehicle Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top of already installed floor mats Additional floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals Continued 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ses WARNING Continued Check mounting of mats on a regular basis Always properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving Ob jects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control If required mounting posts must be properly in stalled if not equipped from the factory Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks Inspect sidewalls for cuts cracks and bulges Check the wheel nuts for tightness Check the tires including spare for proper cold infla
252. fer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 Change Axle Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals 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 chemicals 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 contami nants road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme condi tions will have an adverse effect on paint metal trim and underbody protection The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle What Causes Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle The most common causes are e 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 520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Washing e e Wash your vehicle regularly Always wash your ve hicle in the shad
253. ferent entry points side rear front while driving to see if an alert is necessary The BSM system will issue an alert during these types of zone entries Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Side Monitoring Rear Monitoring Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either If you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative speed side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative of less than 10 mph 16 km h and the vehicle remains in speed of less than 30 mph 48 km h the blind spot for approximately 1 5 seconds the warning light will be illuminated If the difference in speed 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on 16 km h the warning light will not illuminate stationary objects such as guardrails posts walls foliage berms etc However occasionally the system may alert on such objects This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service Overtaking Approaching Overtaking Passing UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes Opposing Traffic Stationary Objects 120 UNDERSTANDING TH
254. fferences in road characteristics and climate Traction Grades The Traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor mance 562 WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE M The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed under inflation or excessive load
255. for an additional two seconds WARNING after the window is fully open Window Lockout Switch There is no anti pinch protection when the window The window lockout switch on the driver s door trim panel allows you to disable the window controls on the rear passenger doors and the rear sunscreen if equipped To disable the window controls and the rear is almost closed Be sure to clear all objects from the window before closing E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 sunscreen press and release the window lockout button setting it in the DOWN position To enable the window controls and the rear sunscreen press and release the window lockout button again setting it in the UP position Window Lockout Switch 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 then open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sun roof opening to minimize the buffeting TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by pressing the TRUNK RELEASE button located on the instrument panel to the left
256. formation screens or sub menu screens of a main menu item Press and hold the SELECT button for two seconds to reset displayed selected features that can be reset BACK Button Press the BACK button to return to the main menu from an info screen or sub menu item BACK Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays The EVIC display consists of three sections 1 The top line where compass direction and outside temperature are displayed 2 The main display area where the menus and pop up messages are displayed 3 The reconfigurable telltales section The main display area will normally display the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main menu The main display area also displays pop up messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn ing or information messages These pop up messages fall into several categories e Five Second Stored Messages When the appropriate conditions occur this type of message takes control of the main display area for five seconds and then returns to the previous screen Most of the messages of this type are then stored as long as the condition that activated it remains active and can be reviewed from the Messages main menu item As long as there is a stored message an i will be displayed in the EVIC s compass outside temp line Examples of this message type are Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out and Low Tire Pressure ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INST
257. freezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se Headlights On With Wipers Available with Automatic Headlights Only When this feature is active the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position In addition the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature NOTE The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be turned on or off using the Uconnect System refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel for further information Rain Sensing Wipers If Equipped This feature senses moisture on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver The feature is especially useful for road splash or over spray from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of four settings to activate this feature The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the multifunction lever Wiper delay position 1 is the least sensitive and wiper delay position 4 is the most sensi tive Setting 3 should be used for normal rain conditions Settings 1 and 2 can be used if the driver desires less wiper sensitivity Settings 4 can be used if the driver desires more sensitivity The rain sense wipers will automatical
258. g in What To Do In Emergen cies for further information Clearing A Flooded Engine Using ENGINE START STOP Button If the engine fails to start after you have followed the Normal Starting or Extreme Cold Weather proce dures it may be flooded To clear any excess fuel 1 Press and hold the brake pedal 2 Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it 3 Press and release the ENGINE START STOP button once The starter motor will engage automatically run for 10 seconds and then disengage Once this occurs release the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure After Starting The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms the engine and permits quicker starts in cold weather Connect the cord to a standard 110 115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded three wire extension cord ee STARTING AND OPERATING 363 The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on CAUTION the driver side of the vehicle It has a removable cap that Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power ing precautions are not obs
259. g Vehicle Certifica tion Label in Starting and Operating for further information WARNING It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision Tongue Weight TW The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer In most cases it should not be less than 10 or more than 15 of the trailer load You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle Frontal Area The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the maximum width of the front of a trailer 452 STARTING AND OPERATING ME Trailer Sway Control The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable friction associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling Weight Carrying Hitch A weight carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the vehicle These kinds of hitches are the most popular on the market today and they are commonly used to tow small and medium sized trailers Weight Distributing Hitch A weight distributing system works by applying lever age through spring load bars They are typically used for heavier
260. g has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu e Rain Sensing Auto Wipers When this feature is selected the system will automati cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield To make your selection touch the Rain Sensing soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu e Hill Start Assist If Equipped When this feature is selected the Hill Start Assist HSA system is active Refer to Electronic Brake Control System in Starting And Operating for system function and operating information To make your selection touch the Hill Start Assist soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Lights After pressing the Lights soft key the following settings will be available e Headlight Illumination On Approach When this feature is selected the headlights will activate and remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter To change the Illuminated Approach status touch the or soft key to select your desired time interval Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL M e Headlights With Wipers If Equipped
261. g on a grade Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction i e when pulling a trailer vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear vehicle back ing uphill is in REVERSE gear 400 STARTING AND OPERATING ME WARNING If you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer your trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated with the brake switch If so when the brake pedal is released there may not be enough brake pressure to hold the vehicle and trailer on a hill and this could cause a collision with another vehicle or object behind you In order to avoid rolling down the hill while resuming acceleration manually activate the trailer brake prior to releas ing the brake pedal Always remember the driver is responsible for braking the vehicle HSA is not a parking brake If you stop the vehicle on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK and using the parking brake it will roll down the Continued WARNING Continued hill and could cause a collision with another ve hicle or object Always remember to use the park ing brake while parking on a hill and that the driver is responsible for braking the vehicle HSA Off If you wish to turn off the HSA system it can be done using the Customer Programmable Features in the Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Under standing Your Instrument Panel for further information
262. ge The door panels contain storage areas 035235231 Front Door Trim Storage Rear Seat Armrest Storage If Equipped For rear passengers there is a storage bin located in the armrest Lift upward on the latch to open the storage compartment UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 Cargo Area Vehicles Equipped with 60 40 Split Folding Rear Seat The 60 40 split folding rear seat provides cargo carrying versatility The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters When the seats are folded down they provide a continuous mm nearly flat extension of the load floor When the seatback is folded to the upright position make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seatback above the seat strap Rear Armrest Storage 284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M WARNING Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper sta bility for child seats and or passengers An improp erly latched seat could cause serious injury 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 injured in a collision Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system To help protect again
263. gers the alarm and no action is taken to disarm it the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn the horn off after three minutes turn all of the visual signals off after 15 additional minutes and then the Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself To Arm The System Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm 1 Remove the key from the ignition system refer to Starting Procedures in Starting And Operating for further information e For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter N Go make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter N Go make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF and the key is physically removed from the ignition 2 Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle Press LOCK on the interior power door lock switch with the driver and or passenger door open Press the LOCK button on the exterior Passive Entry Door Handle with a valid Key Fob available in the same exterior zone refer to Keyless Enter N Go in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further infor mation Press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter 3 If any doors are open close them ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Disarm The System The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods Press the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Grasp the
264. gine oil and oil filters from your vehicle Used oil and oil filters indiscriminately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact your authorized 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 with a new filter at every engine oil change Engine Oil Filter Selection This manufacturer s engines have a full flow type oil filter Use a filter of this type for replacement The quality of replacement filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service MOPAR engine oil filters are a high quality oil filter and are recommended Engine Air Cleaner Filter Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals WARNING The air induction system air cleaner hoses etc can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire Do not remove the air induction system air cleaner hoses etc 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 induction system air cleaner hoses etc removed Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters var
265. gravel This mode disables the TCS portion of the ESC and raises the threshold for ESC activation which allows for more wheel spin than what ESC normally allows 398 STARTING AND OPERATING Se The ESC Off switch is located on the switch bank in the center of the instrument panel To enter the Partial Off mode momentarily press the ESC Off switch and the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light will illu minate To turn the ESC on again momentarily press the ESC Off switch and the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light will turn off NOTE To improve the vehicle s traction when driving with snow chains or when starting off in deep snow sand or gravel it may be desirable to switch to the Partial Off mode by momentarily pressing the ESC Off switch Once the situation requiring Partial Off mode is overcome turn the ESC on again by momen tarily pressing the ESC Off switch This may be done while the vehicle is in motion WARNING The Electronic Stability Control ESC cannot pre vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions ESC cannot prevent acci dents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydro planing Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of an ESC equipped vehicle must
266. h screen The emergency number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased 911 for the U S and Canada and 060 for Mexico The number dialed may not be applicable with the available mobile service and area The Uconnect Phone does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the mobile phone directly WARNING Your phone must be turned on and connected to the Uconnect Phone to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations when the mobile phone has network coverage and stays connected to the Uconnect Phone ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Roadside Assistance If you need roadside assistance Press the button to begin e After the Listening prompt and the following beep say Roadside Assistance NOTE e The roadside assistance call may also be initiated by touch e The roadside assistance number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased 1 800 528 2069 for the U S 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 Chrysler Group LLC 24 Hour Roadside Assistance coverage details in the Warranty Information Booklet and on the 24 Hour Road side Assistance Card Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail refer to Working with Automated Systems Working With Automated Systems This met
267. h your vehicle Temporary use spares are engineered to be used only with your vehicle Your vehicle may be equipped with one of the following types of non matching tempo rary use spares compact full size or limited use Do not install more than one non matching temporary use spare tire wheel on the vehicle at any given time CAUTION Because of the reduced ground clearance do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a compact full size or limited use temporary spare installed Damage to the vehicle may result Compact Spare Tire If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the driver s side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter T or S preceding the size designation Example T145 80D18 103M T S Temporary Spare Tire ee STARTING AND OPERATING 419 Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip ment tire should be repaired or replaced and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first opportunity Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given ti
268. haust system can con tact anything that can burn CAUTION The catalytic converter requires the use of un leaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control device and may seriously reduce engine perfor mance and cause serious damage to the engine Continued ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 CAUTION Continued e Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In the event of engine malfunction particularly involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of performance have your vehicle serviced promptly Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe malfunction could cause the converter to overheat resulting in possible damage to the converter and vehicle Under normal operating conditions the catalytic converter will not require maintenance However it is important to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine operation a scorching odor may suggest severe and abnormal catalyst overheating If this occurs stop the vehicle turn off the engine and allow it to cool Service including a tune up to manufacturer s specifica tions should be obtained immed
269. have outside mirrors that are hinged The hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and rearward to resist damage The hinge has three detent positions full forward full rearward and normal Driver s Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped This feature is controlled by the inside automatic dim ming mirror and will automatically adjust for headlight glare when the inside mirror adjusts NOTE This feature is also available on the passenger s side when equipped with turn signal and approach lighting Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach Lighting If Equipped Driver and passenger outside mirrors with turn signal and approach lighting contain four LEDs which are located in the upper outer corner of each mirror 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M Three of the LEDs are turn signal indicators which flash with the corresponding turn signal lights in the front and rear of the vehicle Turning on the Hazard Warning flashers will also activate these LEDs The fourth LED supplies illuminated entry lighting which turns on in both mirrors when you use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or open any door This LED shines outward to illuminate the front and rear door handles It also shines downward to illuminate the area in front of the doors The Illuminated Entry lighting fades to off after about 30 seconds or it will fade to off immediately once the ignition is placed into the RUN position NOTE Th
270. he TPM Telltale Light will still be ON In this situation the TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF only after the tires are inflated to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pres sure value 428 STARTING AND OPERATING Se CAUTION NOTE e The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care e The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system op eration or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size type and or style Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage Do not use aftermarket tire sealants or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS as damage to the sensors may result After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the TPM sensor and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte nance and it is the driver s res
271. he system Only one linked or paired mobile phone and one audio device can be used with the system at a time The system is available in English Spanish or French languages Uconnect Phone Button The Uconnect Phone Button is used to get into the phone mode and make calls show recent incoming outgoing calls view phone book etc When you press the button you will hear a BEEP The beep is your signal to give a command Uconnect Voice Command Button The Uconnect Voice Command Sve Button is t VR only used for barge in and when you are already in a call and you want to send Tones or make another call The amp vRbutton is also used to access the Voice Com mands for the Uconnect Voice Command features if your vehicle is equipped Please see the Uconnect Voice Command section for direction on how to use the amp vRbutton The Uconnect Phone is fully integrated with the vehicles audio system The volume of the Uconnect Phone can be adjusted either from the radio volume control knob or from the steering wheel radio control right switch if so equipped Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect Phone menu structure Voice commands are required after most Uconnect Phone prompts There are two general meth ods for how Voice Command works 1 Say compound commands like Call John Smith mobile 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR
272. he direction that you want the mirror to move Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Memory Seat Feature Refer to Driver Memory Seat in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information Power Folding Outside Mirrors If Equipped The switch for the power folding mirrors is located between the power mirror switches L left and R right 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M Press the switch once and the mirrors will fold in pressing the switch a second time will return the mirrors to the normal driving position NOTE If the vehicle speed is greater than 10 mph 16 km h the folding feature will be disabled If the mirrors are in the folded position and vehicle speed is equal or greater than 10 mph 16 km h they will automatically unfold Heated Mirrors If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster Refer to Rear Window Features in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for fur ther information Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor To use the mirror rotate the sun visor downward and swing the mirror cover upward The light turns on automatically Closing the mirror cover turns off the light Illuminated Vanity Mirror es UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Slide On Rod
273. he switch forward and release to Express Close NOTE If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch Protect reversals the fourth close attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 Venting Sunroof Express Press and release the Vent button within one half second and the sunroof will open to the vent position This is called Express Vent and it 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 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 nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel Ignition OFF Operation For vehicles
274. her safe is the best way to keep the baby safe Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage if equipped is in its lowest position your authorized 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 ex tender and store it E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 WARNING Using a seat belt extender when not needed can in crease the risk of injury in a collision Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating positions Remove and store the extender when not needed Supplemental Restraint System SRS Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers In addition the vehicle is equi
275. here 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 passen gers are also properly secured Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof Never allow your fingers other body parts or any object to project through the sunroof opening Injury may result Opening Sunroof Express Press the switch rearward and release it within one half second and the sunroof will open automatically from any position The sunroof will open fully and stop automati cally This is called Express Open During Express Open operation any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof Opening Sunroof Manual Mode To open the sunroof press and hold the switch rearward to full open Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially opened condition until the switch is pushed and held rearward again Closing Sunroof Express Press the switch forward and release it within one half second and the sunroof will close automatically from any position The sunroof will close fully and stop automatically 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M This is called Express Close During Express Close opera tion any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof Closing Sunroof Manual Mode To close the sunroof press and hold the switch in the forward p
276. here is a problem with the electronics In addition if the light begins to flash after the bulb check it indicates that someone used an invalid Key Fob to start the engine Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle operation vehicle running for longer than 10 sec onds it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics Should this occur have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an authorized dealer All of the Key Fobs provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics Replacement Keys NOTE Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle CAUTION Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended At the time of purchase the original owner is provided with a four digit Personal Identification Number PIN Keep the PIN in a secure location This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of Key Fobs Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho rized dealer this procedure consists of programming a blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics A blank Key Fob is one that has never been programmed ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 NOTE When having
277. hicle could injure those in or near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running Before exiting a vehicle always apply the parking brake shift the transmission into PARK and turn the engine off When the ignition is in the OFF position the shift lever is locked in PARK securing the vehicle against unwanted movement Continued WARNING Continued e When leaving the vehicle always remove the key fob and lock your vehicle e Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON RUN position A child could operate power windows other con trols or move the vehicle 378 STARTING AND OPERATING Se CAUTION Before moving the shift lever out of PARK you must turn the ignition switch from the OFT posi tion to the ON RUN position and also press the brake pedal Otherwise damage to the shift lever could result DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range as this can damage the drivetrain The following indicators should be used to ens
278. hield 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 weather NOTE Recirculate without A C should not be used for long periods as fogging may occur e Automatic Temperature Controls ATC will automati cally adjust the climate control settings to reduce or eliminate window fogging on the front windshield When this occurs recirculation will be unavailable es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 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 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 Maintaining Your Vehicle for filter replacement instructions STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS B STARTING PROCEDURES 3 424 260 0004 04 358 Mi AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 363 Automatic Transmission 358 Key Ignition Park Interlock 365 Keyless Enter N Go 040 359 Brake
279. hod is used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while navigating through an automated telephone system You can use your Uconnect Phone to access a voice mail system or an automated service such as a paging service or automated customer service line Some services re quire immediate response selection In some instances that may be too quick for use of the Uconnect Phone 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M When calling a number with your Uconnect Phone that NOTE normally requires you to enter in a touch tone sequence on your mobile phone keypad you can utilize the touch screen or press the Sve button and say the word Send then the sequence you wish to enter For example if required to enter your PIN followed with a pound 3 7 4 6 you can press the Eve button and say Send 37 4 6 Saying Send followed by a number or sequence of numbers is also to be used for navigating through an automated customer service center menu structure and to leave a number on a pager You can also send stored mobile phonebook entries as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager entries For example if you previously created a Phone book entry with First and or Last Name as Voicemail Password then if you press the EVR button and say Send Voicemail Password the Uconnect Phone will then send the corresponding phone number associated
280. honebook Emergency and Towing assistance are contacts that have been pre loaded in the phonebooks Commands such as Call Emergency and Call Towing Assis tance will call the corresponding number stored with those contacts NOTE Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and underlined in the gray shaded boxes 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect Text Messagi Uconnect Text Messaging Reading Text aa The commands can be spoken from any screen after pushes tre Uccnnect Prone The commands con be spotan when the text message inbox i shown tui Uo tsa Whaat ates posting Fe Uccrnec prona titan y on the steering wheel ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 NOTE You can replace John Smith with any name in your mobile or favorite phone book You can also say Send a message to John Smith and the system will ask you which phone number you want to send a message to for John Smith e You can replace Mobile with Home Work or Other e You can replace Incoming Calls with Outgoing Calls or Missed Calls Messaging commands only work if the Uconnect sys tem is equipped with this feature and the mobile phone supports messaging over Bluetooth You can replace 248 555 1212 with any phone number supported by your Mobile phone You can replace 4 with any message number shown y on the screen If your pho
281. iately To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed such as when diagnostic testing or for prolonged periods during very rough idle or malfunctioning operating conditions 508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Cooling System WARNING When working near the radiator cooling fan disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position The fan is tempera ture controlled and can start at any time the igni tion switch is in the ON position You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant antifreeze or steam from your radiator If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is hot Coolant Checks Check engine coolant antifreeze protection every 12 months before the onset of freezing weather where applicable If the engine coolant antifreeze is dirty or rusty in appearance the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh coolant Check the front of the radiator for any accumulation of bugs leaves etc If dirty clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertic
282. icle s GVWR and GAWR limits This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is required when towing a trailer with electronically actuated brakes When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system an electronic brake controller is not required Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1 000 Ibs 454 kg and required for trailers in excess of 2 000 Ibs 907 kg ee STARTING AND OPERATING 459 CAUTION WARNING Continued If the trailer weighs more than 1 000 Ibs 454 kg Towing any trailer will increase your stopping loaded it should have its own brakes and they distance When towing you should allow for addi tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you Failure to do so could result in a collision should be of adequate capacity Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear higher brake pedal effort and longer stopping distances Doo wann ements Taller Lights And ie 1 WARNING Whenever you pull a trailer regardless of the trailer size 5 e Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle s stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for hydraulic brake lines It can overload your brake motoring safety system and cause it to fail You might not have brakes when you need them and could have a collision The Trailer Tow Package may include a four and sev
283. id trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child Protection locks are engaged locked NOTE For emergency exit from the rear seats when the Child Protection Door Lock System is engaged manually raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position roll down the window and open the door using the outside door handle 021835329 KEYLESS ENTER N GO The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicle s Remote Keyless Entry RKE system and a feature of Keyless Enter N Go This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle s door s without having to press the RKE transmitter lock or unlock buttons Child Protection Door Lock Function E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE Passive Entry may be programmed ON OFF refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel for further information If wearing gloves on your hands or if it has been raining on the Passive Entry door handle the unlock sensitivity can be affected resulting in a slower re sponse time If the vehicle is unlocked by the Passive Entry Door Handle and no door goes ajar within 60 seconds the vehicle will re lock and if equipped will arm the theft alarm To Unlock From The Driver s Side With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft 1 5 m of the driver s door handle grab the front driver door handle to un
284. ies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service MOPAR engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom mended Maintenance Free Battery Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance free battery You will never have to add water nor is periodic main tenance required NOTE The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump starting Refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies for further information Battery Location 8134298a 500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M WARNING e Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes skin or clothing Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush the area imme diately with large amounts of water Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the battery Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 Volts Do not allow cable clamps to touch each other Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling 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 CAUTION e It is essentia
285. ility to always achieve the 10 to 15 range of tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight Total weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the following four Towing Requirements Ires 5 ratings are not exceeded Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact 1 Max loading as defined on the Tire and Loading spare ure Information placard Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe 2 GTW and satisfactory operation of your vehicle Refer to Tires General Information in Starting and Oper Continued ating for information on tire pressures and for proper tire inflation procedures 458 STARTING AND OPERATING Se Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures before trailer usage Towing Requirements Trailer Brakes e Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer before towing a trailer Refer to Tires General Information in Starting and Operating for informa tion on tread wear indicators and for the proper inspection procedure When replacing tires refer to Tires General Infor mation in Starting and Operating for information on replacement tires and for the proper tire replace ment procedures Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the veh
286. in fog heavy rain heavy snow sleet heavy traffic and complex driving situations e g in highway construction zones When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp when driving on roads that are winding icy snow covered slippery or have steep uphill or downhill slopes e When towing a trailer up or down steep slopes e When circumstances do not allow safe driving at a constant speed Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision and death or serious personal injury 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Cruise Control system has two control modes e Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an appropriate distance between vehicles e Normal fixed speed cruise control mode is for cruis r E ing at a constant preset speed For additional informa ONOFF m tion refer to Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode in this section CANCEL SET NOTE The system will not react to preceding vehicles Always be aware of the mode selected You can change the mode by using the Cruise Control buttons The two control modes function differently Adaptive Cruise Control Buttons Always confirm which mode is selected 1 DISTANCE SETTING 2 RES Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Operation 3 SET The speed control buttons located on the right side of the 4 CANCEL 5 ON OFF steering wheel operates the ACC system aa ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR
287. ing ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors ALR which are used to secure a child restraint system For additional information refer to Installing Child Re straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt under the Child Restraints section The chart below defines the type of feature for each seating position Driver Center Passenger First Row N A N A ALR Second Row ALR ALR ALR e N A Not Applicable ALR Automatic Locking Retractor If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant s mid section so as to not activate the ALR If the ALR is activated you will hear a ratcheting sound as the belt retracts Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort ably wrap around the occupant s mid section Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Automatic Locking Retractor Mode ALR If Equipped In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt The Automatic Locking Mode is avail able on all passenger seating positions with a combina tion lap should
288. ion switch Sunroof Fully Closed is turned to the LOCK position Opening either front door will cancel this feature NOTE Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the sunroof is fully closed ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There are three 12 Volt 13 Amp electrical power outlets on this vehicle The power outlets are protected by a fuse For vehicles equipped with the EVIC the power sunroof switch will remain active for up to approxi mately ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position Opening either front door will Insert cigar lighter or accessory plug into the power cancel this feature outlets for use to ensure proper operation The Ignition Off time is programmable using the NOTE To ensure proper operation a MOPAR knob Uconnect System Refer to Uconnect Settings in and element must be used Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 CAUTION Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts 13 Amps at 12 Volts If the 160 Watt 13 Amp power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty Front Power Outlet The front 12 V
289. is restarted Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the off position If the windshield wiper control is turned off and the blades cannot return to the off position damage to the wiper motor may occur ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Mist Feature Rotate the end of the lever downward to the Mist position to activate a single wipe cycle to clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle The wipers will continue to operate until you release the multifunction lever NOTE The mist feature does not activate the washer pump therefore no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield The wash function must be used in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid Windshield Washers To use the washer push the multifunction lever inward toward the steering column and hold it for as long as washer spray is desired If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper control is in the delay range the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper is turned off the wipers will operate for three wipe cycles and then turn off WARNING Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during
290. ission Fluid Transmission Automatic Transmission 5 Speed We recommend you use MOPAR ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Transmission Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR Hydraulic Fluid or equivalent meeting MS 11655 such as Fuchs EG ZH 3044 or Pentosin CHF 11s Front Axle We recommend you use API GL 5 SAE 75W90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant Rear Axle We recommend you use API GL 5 SAE 75W140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR Transfer Case Lubricant for BorgWarner 44 40 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS B MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 546 Maintenance Chart llle 548 M A N T E N A N e I S e H E D U L E S 8 M A l N T E N A N ie E S ie H E D U L E S 8 546 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Ses MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance Based on engine operation conditions the oil change indicator message will illuminate This means that ser vice is required for your vehicle Operating conditions such as frequent short trips trailer tow extremely hot or cold ambient temper
291. itch up or down twice it plays the second track three times it will play the third etc The center button on the left side rocker switch has no function for a single disc CD player However when a multiple disc CD player is equipped on the vehicle the center button will select the next available CD in the player 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL M CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep a CD DVD in good condition take the following precautions 1 Handle the disc by its edge avoid touching the surface 2 If the disc is stained clean the surface with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge 3 Do not apply paper or tape to the disc avoid scratch ing the disc 4 Do not use solvents such as benzene thinner cleaners or anti static sprays 5 Store the disc in its case after playing 6 Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight 7 Do notstore the disc where temperatures may become too high NOTE If you experience difficulty in playing a particu lar disc it may be damaged i e scratched reflective coating removed a hair moisture or dew on the disc oversized or have protection encoding Try a known good disc before considering disc player service RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES Under certain conditions the mobile 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 mobile phone antenna This con
292. ith LOW Mode To shift from DRIVE to LOW pull the shift lever rear ward until L is displayed in the EVIC To shift back into DRIVE from LOW pull the shift lever rearward until D is displayed in the EVIC Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range ee STARTING AND OPERATING 369 If there is a need to restart the engine be sure to cycle the ignition to the LOCK OFF position before restarting Transmission gear engagement may be delayed after restarting the engine if the key is not cycled to the LOCK OFF position first NOTE After selecting any gear range wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating This is especially important when the engine is cold PARK This range 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 Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range When parking on a level surface you may place the shift lever in PARK first and then apply the parking brake When parking on a hill apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK As an added precaution turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade WARNING e Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard
293. ith Remote Key Unlock is set to ON when the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is used to unlock the door Refer to Driver Memory Seat in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information Auto On Comfort amp Remote Start After pressing the Auto On Comfort amp Remote Start soft key the following settings will be available e Horn With Remote Start When this feature is selected the horn will sound when the remote start is activated To make your selection touch the Sound Horn With Remote Start soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL M e Auto On Driver Heated Ventilated Seat amp Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start If Equipped When this feature is selected the driver s heated seat and heated steering wheel will automatically turn on when temperatures are below 40 F 4 4 C When tempera tures are above 80 F 26 7 C the driver vented seat will turn on To make your selection touch the Auto Heated Seats soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Engine Off Options After pressing the Engine Off Options soft key the fol lowing settings will be available e Easy Exit Seat This feature provides automatic driver seat pos
294. iti E ii auk 253 Borwencolsoneeqingoccil BqUPDSO on ia OV ERERAD CONSOLE caeescasapd iuter 253 ee SU EQUITEM ce Front Map Reading Lights 254 ParkSense Sensors s osere less 243 Courtesy Lights ccce 254 Patksenser Warning DEI Sponte ei ipu a Sunglasses Bin Door 0005 255 ParkSense Display 000 244 ll GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED 255 Front Park Assist Audible Alerts 247 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink 257 Enabling And Disabling ParkSense 247 Programming A Rolling Code 258 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE i Programming A Non Rolling Code 260 Sunshade Operatii sss s sss senei eana 267 Canadian Gate Operator Programming 261 Wind Buffeting 267 Using HomeLink 00 263 Sunroof Maintenance 000 267 DOCULILY riaa aa sede hc oS dw osten a bp pes 263 Ignition OFF Operation 267 Troubleshooting Tips 10 cix e TR x 263 M COMMANDVIEW SUNROOF WITH POWER General Information 0 264 PADE aU EE age qruedud 268 POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED 265 Opening Sunroof Express 269 Opening Sunroof Express 269 Opening Sunn Mamia ModE nesnese ue Opening Sunroo
295. itioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle To make your selection touch the Easy Exit Seats soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu e Engine Off Power Delay When this feature is selected the power window switches radio Uconnect phone system if equipped DVD video system if equipped power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF Opening either front door will cancel this feature To change the Engine Off Power Delay status touch the 0 seconds 45 seconds 5 minutes or 10 minutes soft key Then touch the arrow back soft key e Headlight Off Delay When this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle To change the Headlight Off ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 Delay status touch the or soft key to select your desired time interval Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Compass Settings After pressing the Compass Settings soft key the follow ing settings will be available e Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven per the
296. ixed Speed Cruise Control is still available For additional information refer to Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode in this section If weather conditions are not a factor the driver should examine the sensor It may require cleaning or removal of an obstruction The sensor is located in the center of the vehicle behind the lower grille To keep the ACC System operating properly it is impor tant to note the following maintenance items e Always keep the sensor clean Carefully wipe the sensor lens with a soft cloth Be cautious not to damage the sensor lens Do not remove any screws from the sensor Doing so could cause an ACC system malfunction or failure and require a sensor realignment ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 e If the sensor is damaged due to a collision see your authorized dealer for service e Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor including transparent material or aftermarket grilles Doing so could cause an ACC system failure or malfunction When the condition that deactivated the system is no longer present the system will return to the Adaptive Cruise Control Off state and will resume function by simply reactivating it NOTE Installing a vehicle front end protector or an aftermarket grille or modifying the grille is not recom mended Doing so may block the sensor and inhibit ACC operation ACC Unavailable Warning If the system turns off and th
297. l ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle e Park Assist The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the transmission shift lever is in RE VERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph 18 km h The system can be enabled with Sound Only Sound and Display or turned OFF To change the Park Assist status touch and release the OFF Sound Only or Sounds and Display button Then touch the arrow back soft key Refer to ParkSense Rear Park Assist in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for sys tem function and operating information e Tilt Mirrors In Reverse When this feature is selected the outside sideview mir rors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the RUN position and the transmission shift lever is in the RE VERSE position The mirrors will move back to their previous position when the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE To make your selection touch the Tilt Mirrors 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL M In Reverse soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Blind Spot Alert When this feature is selected the Blind Spot Alert feature can be set to Off Lights or Lights and Chime The Blind Spot Alert feature can be activated in Lights mode When this mode is selected the Blind Spot Monitor BSM system is activated a
298. l 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 Phone simply touch the Mute button on the Phone main screen Advanced Phone Connectivity Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone The Uconnect Phone allows ongoing calls to be trans ferred from your mobile phone to the Uconnect Phone without terminating the call To transfer an ongoing call ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 from your paired mobile phone to the Uconnect Phone or vice versa press the Transfer button on the Phone main screen Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth connection between a Uconnect Phone paired mobile phone and the Uconnect Phone follow the instructions described in your mobile phone User s Manual Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone Voice Command For best performance adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least in 1 cm gap between the overhead console if equipped and the mirror e Always wait for the beep before speaking Speak normally without pausing just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet meters away from you Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice command period Performance is maximized under low to medium blower setting low to medium vehicle spe
299. l the Trip Computer functions or press the BACK button to return to the main menu The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa tion Trip A Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last reset Trip B Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last reset Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset Elapsed time will increment when the ignition is in the ON or START position ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 Resetting A Trip Info Function To Reset any of the three Trip Info functions select the function you want to reset using the UP or DOWN buttons Push the SELECT button until the feature dis plays zero Tire PSI Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Tire PSI is highlighted in the EVIC Press and release the SELECT button and one of the following will be displayed e If tire pressure is OK for all tires a vehicle ICON is displayed with tire pressure values in each corner of the ICON e If one or more tires have low pressure Tire Pressure LOW is displayed with the vehicle ICON and the tire pressure values in each corner of the ICON e If the Tire Pressure system requires service Service Tire Pressure System is displayed Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be reset Press and release the BACK button to return to the main menu Vehicle Info Customer Information Features Press and release the UP o
300. l the key out with your other hand Emergency Key Removal 2 Insert the tip of the emergency key or a 2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart Make sure not to damage the seal during removal ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 3 Remove the battery by turning the back cover over battery facing downward and tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as a table or similar then replace the battery When replacing the battery match the sign on the battery to the sign on the inside of the battery clip located on the back cover Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers Skin oils may cause battery deterioration If you touch a battery clean it with rubbing alcohol 4 To assemble the RKE transmitter case snap the two halves together General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op eration NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance check for these two conditions 1 A weak battery in the RKE transmitter The
301. l when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked posi tive and negative and are identified on the battery case Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion e If a fast charger is used while the battery is in the vehicle disconnect both vehicle battery cables be fore connecting the charger to the battery Do not use a fast charger to provide starting voltage ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING 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 approved by the manufacturer for your air condi include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are test Drive belt tension should also be checked at this flammable and san explode injuring you Other tme unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail requiring costly repairs Refer to CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning e Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants Warranty Information Book located on the DVD for further warranty information The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under high pressure To avoid risk of personal injury or damage to the sy
302. lade Replacement 0 504 Wipers Intermittent llle 204 Wipers Rain Sensitive 4 ssec eva ew e e 206 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals Mobile two way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel The following must be observed during installation The positive power connection should be made directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible The negative power connection should be made to body sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shielded coaxial cable Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio SWR Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than normal may require special precautions All installations should be checked for possible interference be tween the communications equipment and the vehicle s electronic systems CHRYSLER SERVICE
303. lb check or when driving if the driver s seat belt remains unbuckled the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime will sound Refer to Occupant Restraints in Things To Know Before Start ing Your Vehicle for further information 20 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 to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range E UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 CAUTION Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle If the temperature gauge reads H pull over and stop the vehicle Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range If the pointer remains on the H and you hear continuous chimes turn the engine off immediately and call an autho rized dealer 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 an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats If you decide to look under the hood yourself see Maintaining Your Vehicle Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph
304. lectronic Stability Control ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light If Equipped The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position It should go out with the engine running If the ESC Activation Malfunction In dicator Light comes on continuously with the engine running a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system If this light remains on after several ignition cycles and the vehicle has been driven several miles kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected ee 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se NOTE The ESC Off Indicator Light and the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON RUN Each time the ignition is turned to ON RUN the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active This is normal the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation 19 Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned to ON RUN this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check During the bulb check if the driver s seat belt is unbuckled a chime will sound After the bu
305. lements 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 Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range When parking on a level surface you may place the shift lever in PARK first and then apply the parking brake When parking on a hill apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK As an added precaution turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade WARNING e Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle move ment and possible injury or damage Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if itis not completely in PARK Check by trying to move the shift lever out of PARK with the brake pedal released Make sure the transmission is in PARK before leaving the vehicle Continued ee STARTING AND OPERATING 377 WARNING Continued e It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re verse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal Unintended movement of a ve
306. ler 49 Fuse Spare Red Rad Fan Relays 50 Fuse Spare 38 zx 10 Amp Airbag Module 51 20 Amp Vacuum Pump Red Yellow 39 10 Amp Power Steering 52 Fuse Spare Red Module AC Clutch 53 Fuse Spare Relay 48 10 Amp AWD Module Red Front Axle Discon nect MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 529 Rear Power Distribution Center ii There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel This center contains fuses and relays 812da393 Rear Power Distribution Center 81344fb9 Opening The Access Cover 530 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Cavity tridge Description e When installing the power distribution center Fuse Fuse cover it is important to ensure the cover is properly 2 60 Front PDC Feed 1 positioned and fully latched Failure to do so may Amp allow water to get into the power distribution Yel center and possibly result in an electrical system los failure When replacing a blown fuse it is important to use i m Puse Spare only a fuse having the correct amperage rating The 4 60 nm Front PDC Feed 2 use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may Amp result in a dangerous electrical system overload If Yel a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates low a problem in the circuit that must be corrected 5 30 Sunroof Amp Pink 6 40 Exterior Lighting 1 Amp Green ee MAINTAININ
307. 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 Re fer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Main taining Your Vehicle for further information ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 WARNING e Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Using the wrong type of brake fluid can severely damage your brake system and or impair its performance The proper type of brake fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder reservoir Continued WARNING Continued To avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling point This may cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro longed braking resulting in sudden brake failure This could result in a collision Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts causing the brake fluid to catch fire Brake fluid can also damage painted and vinyl surfaces care should be taken to avoid its contact with these
308. links when the garage door opener device is in the LEARN TRAIN mode NOTE You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the LEARN button has been pressed 6 Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink button twice holding the button for two seconds each time If the garage door opener device activates programming is complete NOTE If the garage door opener device does not acti vate press the button a third time for two seconds to complete the training To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons repeat each step for each remaining button DO NOT erase the channels 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sx Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained follow these steps 1 2 Cycle the ignition to the ON RUN position Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not release the button Without releasing the button proceed with Program ming A Rolling Code Step 2 and follow all remaining steps Programming A Non Rolling Code For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured before 1995 L 2 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position Place the hand held transmitter 1 to 3 in 3 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view 3 Simultaneously press and hold both the
309. located in the instrument panel trim beneath the steering column When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Advanced Front Air Bags it signals the inflator units 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee A large quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag The trim cover separates and folds out of the way allowing the air bag to inflate to the full size The air bag fully inflates in about 15 to 20 milliseconds The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag gas is vented through small vent holes in the side of the air bag Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bag SAB Inflator Units The Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB are designed to activate only in certain side collisions The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side air bags to inflate based on the severity and type of collision Based on the severity and type of collision the side air bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be triggered releasing a quantity of non toxic gas The inflating SAB exits through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door The SAB fully inflate in about 10 milliseconds The side air bag moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure you if you are not seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the side air bag inflates This especially applies to children Supplemental Side Air Bag Infla
310. lock the driver s door automatically The interior door panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked Grab The Door Handle To Unlock 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEIEIEIEIEIEIEIEIEIEIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENI NOTE If Unlock All Doors 1st Press is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver s door handle To select between Unlock Driver Door 1st Press and Unlock All Doors 1st Press refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel for further information To Unlock From The Passenger Side With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft 1 5 m of the passenger door handle grab the front passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automati cally The interior door panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked NOTE All doors will unlock when the front passenger door handle is grabbed regardless of the driver s door unlock preference setting Unlock Driver Door 1st Press or Unlock All Doors 1st Press Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE Transmitter In Vehicle To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside your vehicle the Passive Entry system is equipped with an automatic door unlock feature which will function if the ignition switch is in the OFF position If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicl
311. ls or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch ee STARTING AND OPERATING 455 057003767 Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle e The tongue weight of the trailer e The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle The weight of the driver and all passengers NOTE Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle Also additional factory installed options or dealer installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle Towing Requirements To promote proper break in of your new vehicle drive train components the following guidelines are recom mended CAUTION Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 805 km the new vehicle is driven The engine axle or other parts could be damaged Continued 456 STARTING AND OPERATING Se CAUTION Continued WARNING Continued Then during the first 500 miles 805 km that a Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer t
312. lt f Dad Call f Keith Cail f Melissa Call Call NW Nav Emergency 7 items in list Sy EY Player Controis OFF dh m More The Options pop up will appear and you can choose between Editing the number or resetting the number to default Climate Phone Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect Phone if the feature s are available and supported by Bluetooth on your mobile service plan ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 For example if your mobile service plan provides three NOTE All of the above operations except Redial can be way calling this feature can be accessed through the done with 1 call or less active Uconnect Phone Check with your mobile service pro vider for the features that you have Ways To Initiate A Phone Call Dial By Saying A Number e Press the button to begin After the Listening prompt and the following beep le Li l Il th initi h Il isted below are all the ways you can initiate a phone ca say Dial 248 555 1212 with Uconnect Phone e Radial e The Uconnect Phone will dial the number 248 555 1212 iia Gaal Ea i Call By Saying A Phonebook Name e Voice Commands Dial by Saying a Name Call by Saying a Phonebook Name Redial or Call Back e Press the e button to begin e After the Listening prompt and the following beep say Call John Doe Mobile e Favorite Phonebook
313. ly change between an intermittent wipe slow wipe and a fast wipe depending on the amount of moisture that is sensed on the windshield Place the wiper switch in the OFF position when not using the system The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off using the Uconnect System refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further in formation Hn UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 NOTE e The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the wiper speed is in the low or high position The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly when ice or dried salt water is present on the windshield Use of Rain X or products containing wax or silicone may reduce rain sensor performance The Rain Sensing system has protective features for the wiper blades and arms It will not operate under the following conditions e Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the ignition is placed in the RUN position the vehicle is stationary and the outside temperature is below 32 F 0 C unless the wiper control on the multifunction lever is moved the vehicle speed becomes greater than 0 mph 0 km h or the outside temperature rises above freezing Neutral Wipe Inhibit The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the ignition is placed in the RUN position the transmission shift lever is in the NEU TRAL position and the vehicle speed is l
314. m WARRANTY INFORMATION See the Warranty Information Booklet located on the DVD for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market ee F YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 559 MOPAR PARTS MOPAR fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from an authorized dealer They are recom mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle operating at its best REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washingion D C If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 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 authorized dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or write to Administra tor NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you
315. m children Operation of the Remote Start System windows door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped The following messages will display in the EVIC if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prematurely Remote Start Aborted Door Ajar Remote Start Aborted Hood Ajar Remote Start Aborted Trunk Ajar e Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low e Remote Start Disabled Start Vehicle To Reset The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is cycled to the ON RUN position To Enter Remote Start Mode Press and release the REMOTE START button on x2 the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds The vehicle doors will lock parking lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice if pro grammed Then the engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle NOTE e If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low the vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee e The park lamps will turn on and remain on during Remote Start mode e For security power window and power sunroof op eration if equipped are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode e The engine can be started two consecutive times two 15 minute cycles with the RKE transmitter However th
316. m h To Deactivate 1 Pull the multifunction lever toward you or rearward in car to manually deactivate the system normal operation of low beams 2 Push back on the multifunction lever once again to reactivate the system Adaptive Bi Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights If Equipped This system automatically swivels the headlight beam pattern horizontally to provide increased illumination in the direction the vehicle is steering NOTE e Each time the Adaptive Headlight System is turned on the headlights will initialize by performing a brief sequence of rotations e The Adaptive Headlight System is active only when the vehicle is moving forward The Adaptive Headlight System can be turned On or Off using the Uconnect System refer to Uconnect Set tings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Daytime Running Lights DRL The LED Daytime Running Lights will come on when ever the ignition is placed in the RUN position the headlights are off and the parking brake is off The headlight switch must be used for normal nighttime driving 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE If allowed by law in the country in which the vehicle was purchased the Daytime Running Lights can be turned on and off using the Uconnect System refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel for further information Lights On Reminder If
317. m vehicle cycle the ignition OFF and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Chil dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN mode A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthor ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine The system does not need to be armed or activated Operation is automatic regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked The system uses a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter a Keyless Ignition Node KIN and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation Therefore only Key Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ME After cycling the ignition to the ON RUN position the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check If the light remains on after the bulb check it indicates that t
318. maining button DO NOT erase the channels If you unplugged the garage door opener device for programming plug it back in at this time Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained follow these steps 1 Cycle the ignition to the ON RUN position 2 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not release the button 3 Without releasing the button proceed with Canadian Gate Operator Programming Step 2 and follow all remaining steps es UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 Using HomeLink To operate press and release the programmed HomeLink button Activation will now occur for the programmed device i e garage door opener gate opera tor security system entry door lock home office light ing etc The hand held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time Security It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in your vehicle To do this press and hold the two outside buttons for 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes Note that all channels will be erased Individual channels cannot be erased The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when the Vehicle Security Alarm is active Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble programming HomeLink here are some of the most common solutions Replace the battery in the original hand hel
319. mblies must be replaced after a collision Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged i e bent retractor torn webbing etc If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition replace the belt Air Bag Warning Light The light should come on and remain on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the light is not lit during starting see your authorized dealer If the light stays on flickers or comes on while driving have the system checked by an authorized dealer e ry ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Defroster WARNING 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 See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoperable Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per sonal injury e Always make sure that floor mats are properly Floor Mat Safety Information attached to the floor mat fasteners Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwellof your Never place or install floor mats or other floor vehicle Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they secured to prevent them from moving and interfer cannot slip out o
320. mbly the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 469 Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher Jacking And Changing A Tire Set the parking brake WARNING Place the shift lever into PARK Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to Turn OFF the ignition help prevent personal injury or damage to your 6 Block the front and rear of the Vehicle wheel diagonally opposite of the e Always park on a firm level surface as far from the oT A Cc N jacking position For example if edge of the roadway as possible before raising the changing the right front tire block vehicle the left rear wheel e Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to 060505162 be raised NOTE Passengers should not remain in the vehicle Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic when the vehicle is being jacked transmission in PARK a manual transmission in REVERSE e Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack Continued 470 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EE WARNING Continued CAUTION Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack If Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a servic
321. me The options pop up will be displayed Touch the Make Favorite soft key you will see the chosen device move to the top of the list Touch the X to exit out of the Settings screen ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Phonebook Download Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone If equipped and specifically supported by your phone Uconnect Phone automatically downloads names text names and number entries from the mobile phone s phonebook Specific Bluetooth Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature See Uconnect website for supported phones e To call a name from a downloaded mobile phonebook follow the procedure in Call by Saying a Name section Automatic download and update if supported begins as soon as the Bluetooth wireless phone connection is made to the Uconnect Phone for example after you start the vehicle A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down loaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the Uconnect Phone Depending on the maximum number of entries down loaded there may be a short delay before the latest downloaded names can be used Until then if avail able the previously downloaded phonebook is avail able for use Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile phone is accessible This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the Uconnect Phone These can only be edited on the mobil
322. me WARNING Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only With these spares do not drive more than 50 mph 80 km h Temporary use spares have limited tread life When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the temporary use spare tire needs to be replaced Be sure to follow the warnings which apply to your spare Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control Full Size Spare If Equipped The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle but it is not This spare tire may have limited tread life When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the temporary use full size spare tire needs to be replaced Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire replace or repair the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity Limited Use Spare If Equipped The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only This tire is identified by a label located on the limited use spare wheel This label contains the driving limitations for this spare This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle but it is not Installation of this limited use spare 420 STARTING AND OPERATING Se tire affects vehicle handling Since it is not the same as Tire Spinning your original equipment tire r
323. me will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires Should this occur you should stop as soon as possible check the inflation pressure of each tire on your vehicle and inflate each tire to the vehicle s recom mended cold placard pressure value Once the system receives the updated tire pressures the system will 430 STARTING AND OPERATING Ss automatically update and the TPM Telltale Light and LOW TIRE message will turn off The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information Service TPMS Warning If a system fault is detected the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid The system fault will also sound a chime If the ignition switch is cycled this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists The TPM Telltale Light will turn off when the fault condition no longer exists A system fault can occur due to any of the following 1 Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors 2 Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio wave signals 3 Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings 4 Using tire chains on the vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors Vehicles With Full Size Spare 1 The matchi
324. ming and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed 16 Electronic Stability Control ESC OFF Indicator Light If Equipped This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con trol ESC is off 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME 17 Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions including brake fluid level and parking brake application If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied that the brake fluid level is low or that there is a problem with the anti lock brake system reservoir BRAKE If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged and the fluid level is at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti Lock Brake System ABS Electronic Stability Control ESC system In this case the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected If the problem is related to the brake booster the ABS pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified l
325. ming to a stop After a stop the driver should manually upshift the transmission as the vehicle is accelerated You can start out in first or second gear Tapping at a stop will allow starting in second gear Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed Avoid using speed control when AutoStick is engaged Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when AutoStick is engaged To disengage AutoStick mode hold the shift lever to the right or press and hold the shift paddle if equipped until D is once again displayed in the instrument cluster You can shift in or out of the AutoStick mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal WARNING Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid causing a collision or personal injury ALL WHEEL DRIVE AWD IF EQUIPPED This vehicle is equipped with an active on demand All Wheel Drive AWD system which makes available opti mum traction for a wide variety of road surface and driving conditions The system minimizes wheel slip by automati cally redirecting torque to the front and rear wheels as necessary ee STARTING AND OPERATING 385 To maximize fuel economy your AWD vehicle automati cally defaults to rear wheel drive RWD when road and
326. must be checked under the hood e Charging System Telltale This telltale shows the status of the electrical charging system If the telltale stays on or comes on while driving turn off some of the vehicle s non essential electrical devices or increase engine speed if at idle If the charging system telltale remains on it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY See an authorized dealer e If jump starting is required refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies e Electronic Throttle Control ETC Telltale yA This telltale informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control ETC system If the telltale comes on while driving have the sys tem checked by an authorized dealer If a problem is detected the telltale will come on while the engine is running Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position The telltale should turn off If the telltale remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable However see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible If the telltale is flashing when the engine is running imme diate service is required You may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 e Engine Temperature W
327. n signals headlight beam selection and passing lights The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column 031563089 Multifunction Lever 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights NOTE e If either light remains on and does not flash or there is a very fast flash rate check for a defective outside light bulb If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective e A Turn Signal On message will appear in the EVIC if equipped and a continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once without moving beyond the detent and the turn signal right or left will flash three times then automatically turn off High Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam Flash To Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you This will turn on the high beams headlights until the lever is released ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Front
328. n RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms including reducing the radio volume WARNING RCP is not a Back Up Aid system It is intended to be used to help a driver detect an oncoming vehicle in a parking lot situation Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using RCP Always check care fully behind your vehicle look behind you and be sure to check for pedestrians animals other vehicles ob structions and blind spots before backing up Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death Modes Of Operation Three selectable modes of operation are available in the Uconnect System Refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further in formation Blind Spot Alert When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side view mirror based on a detected object However when the system is operating in RCP the system will respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is present Whenever an audible alert is requested the radio volume is reduced Blind Spot Alert Lights Chime When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights Chime mode the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appro priate side view mirror based on a detected object If the 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se turn signal is then activated and it c
329. n the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK The parking brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle Parking Brake When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON position the Brake Warning Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate 392 STARTING AND OPERATING Se WARNING e Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle move ment and possible injury or damage e When leaving the vehicle always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle e Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Continued WARNING Continued Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN mode 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 a collision Always fully apply the parking brake when
330. nada because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United States MMT is prohibited in Federal and Califor nia reformulated gasoline ee STARTING AND OPERATING 439 Materials Added To Fuel CAUTION Continued All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain An out of tune engine or certain fuel or ignition effective detergent additives Use of additional detergents or malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to other additives is not needed under normal conditions and overheat If you notice a pungent burning odor or they would result in additional cost Therefore you should some light smoke your engine may be out of tune M d or malfunctioning and may require immediate ser Fuel System Cautions vice Contact your authorized dealer for service assistance The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers is not recommended Most of these products contain high concentrations of methanol Fuel system damage or vehicle perfor mance problems resulting from the use of such fuels or additives is not the responsibility of the manufacturer 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 perfor mance and damage the emissions control system Continued 440 STARTING AND OPERATING Se WARNING Continued NOTE Intentional tampering with the
331. nd E FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY IF EQUIPPED ESC OFF Indicator Light 401 5 7L ENGINE ONLY 23 54 390 Synchronizing ESC rise o Ere a4 402 E PARKING BRAKE lt s03 chem t On 390 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION 403 E ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM 393 Tire Markings 5 sib eta 403 ee STARTING AND OPERATING 355 Tire Identification Number TIN 406 Compact Spare Tire If Equipped 418 Tire Terminology And Definitions 407 Full Size Spare If Equipped 419 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 408 Limited Use Spare If Equipped 419 ll TIRES GENERAL INFORMATION 413 Tire Spinning gt gt seere soo csenr aeria eran 420 Tite Pressure a imis soe debere d 413 Tread Wear Indicators 421 Tire Inflation Pressures sess casarme eass 414 Lite Of Tire 6 us nyon tE Eaa UNE Eas 421 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation 416 Replacement Tires llle 422 ram Radial Ply Tires 0040 416 B TIRE CHAINS TRACTION DEVICES 423 All Season Tires If Equipped 416 W TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS 425 Summer Or Three Season Tires If Equipped 417 W TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM TPMS 426 SNOW lies 22d canta eae aa 417 Base System statene kc pelvis acted d 429
332. nd its performance may be impaired by supple mental additives Therefore do not add any fluid addi tives to the transmission The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid leaks Avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission compo nents Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Fluid Level Check The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require adjustment under normal operating conditions Routine fluid level checks are not required therefore the transmission filler tube is capped and no dipstick is provided Your authorized dealer can check your trans mission fluid level using special service dipstick If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction visit your authorized dealer immediately to have the transmission fluid level checked Operating the vehicle with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmis sion damage CAUTION e If a transmission fluid leak occurs visit your au thorized dealer immediately Severe transmission damage may occur Your authorized dealer has the proper tools to adjust the fluid level accurately Fluid And Filter Changes Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals 518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M In addition change the fluid and filter
333. nd will only show a visual alert in the outside mirrors When Lights amp Chime mode is activated the Blind Spot Monitor BSM will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as an audible alert when the turn signal is on When Off is selected the Blind Spot Monitor BSM system is deacti vated To change the Blind Spot Alert status touch the Off Lights or Lights amp Chime soft key Then touch the arrow back soft key NOTE If your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located even if the fascia is not damaged the sensor may have become misaligned Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor alignment Having a sensor that is misaligned will result in the BSM not operating to specification e ParkView Backup Camera Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on screen image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE The image will be displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a caution note to check entire surroundings across the top of the screen After five seconds this note will disappear The ParkView camera is located on the rear of the vehicle above the rear License plate To make your selection touch the ParkView Backup Camera soft key es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 until a check mark appears next to setting showing that settin
334. nds and then remain on solid In addition the EVIC will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value For each subsequent ignition switch cycle a chime will sound the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid and the EVIC will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare the TPMS will update automatically In addition the TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes as long as no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference ram e This device must accept any interference received includ ing interference that may cause undesired operation The TPM sensors are regulated under one of the follow ing licenses United States MRXC4W4MA4 Canada 2546A C4W4MA
335. ndsor Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone 800 465 2001 English 800 387 9983 French es F YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 557 In Mexico contact Av Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma 1240 Sante Fe C P 05109 Mexico D F In Mexico City 5081 7568 Outside Mexico City 1 800 505 1300 Customer 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 Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by Bell Canada For TTY teletypewriter users dial 711 and for Voice callers dial 1 800 855 0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs after the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer s service contracts If you purchased a manufacturer s service contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the s
336. ne does not support phonebook download or call log download over Bluetooth than these com mands will return a response that the contact does not exist in the phonebook 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M Uconnect Hands Free Calling Universal amp Connect Commands The commands can be spoken from any screen after pushing the Uconnect Phone button on the steering wheel Cancels i Qi ce Bluetooth Phone List of connected F listening to Settings screen Bluetooth paired e nee your voice will be shown audio devices will P rae command Connection be shown f process will be completed with touch screen 030563044 ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 NOTE Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and underlined in the gray shaded boxes 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 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op eration VOICE COMMAND Uconnect 8 4 8 4 Nav The Uconnect Voice Command system allows i VR you to control your AM FM radio satellite radio disc player SD Ca
337. ned by the order in which it was paired The latest phone paired will have the higher priority You can also use the following VR commands to bring up the Paired Phone screen from any screen on the radio e Show Paired Phones or e Connect My Phone Pair A Bluetooth Streaming Audio Device Touch the Player or Media soft key to begin Change the Source to Bluetooth Touch the Bluetooth soft key to display the Paired Audio Devices screen Touch the Add Device soft key ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 NOTE If there is no device currently connected with the system a pop up will appear e Search for available devices on your Bluetooth en abled audio device When prompted on the device enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect screen e Uconnect Phone will display an in process screen while the system is connecting When the pairing process has successfully completed the system will prompt you to choose whether or not this is your favorite device Selecting Yes will make this device the highest priority This device will take precedence over other paired devices within range NOTE For devices which are not made a favorite the device priority is determined by the order in which it was paired The latest device paired will have the higher priority You can also use the following VR command to bring up a list of paired audio devices e Show Paired Audio Devices
338. ng chart provides the industry standard for Gross Trailer Weight GTW towable for your given the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can drivetrain tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Trailer Hitch Classification All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle 454 STARTING AND OPERATING Se Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain Engine Transmission Frontal Area Max GTW Gross Trailer Weight Max Tongue Weight See Note 3 6L Automatic 22 sq ft 2 04 sq m 1 000 Ibs 454 kg 100 Ibs 45 kg 5 7L Automatic 32 sq ft 2 97 sq m 1 000 Ibs 454 kg 100 Ibs 45 kg Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds NOTE The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo and it should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard Refer to Tire Safety Information in Starting and Operating for further information Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60 to 65 of the weight in the front of the trailer This places 10 to 15 of the Gross Trailer Weight GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle Loads balanced over the whee
339. ng full size spare wheel and tire assembly has a TPM sensor that can be monitored by the TPMS 2 If you install the full size spare in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low pressure warning limit upon the next ignition switch cycle a chime will sound and the TPM Telltale Light and LOW TIRE message will turn ON 3 Driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h will turn off the TPM Telltale Light and LOW TIRE message as long as no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires E STARTING AND OPERATING 431 Vehicles With Compact Spare 1 The compact spare tire does not have a TPM sensor Therefore the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low pressure warn ing limit upon the next ignition switch cycle a chime will sound and the TPM Telltale Light and LOW TIRE message will turn ON After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h the LOW TIRE message will turn off and the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid For each subsequent ignition switch cycle a chime will sound and the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid 5 Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in
340. ng wheel tilt and seat position This feature allows the brake accelerator WARNING and clutch pedals if equipped to move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the e Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin steering wheel because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use exhaus The switch is located on the front side of the driver s seat tion or other physical conditions must exercise cushion side shield care when using the steering wheel heater It may cause burns even at low temperatures especially if used for long periods Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat such as a blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward toward the driver The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control Sys tem is on The following messages will be displayed on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Informa tion System EVIC if the pedals are attempted to be adjusted when the system is locked out Adjustable Pedal Disabled Cruise Control Engaged or Ad 032020357 justable Pedal Disabled Vehicle In Reverse Adjustabl
341. ning Sunroof Express Press the switch rearward and release it within one half second and the sunroof will open automatically from any position The sunroof will open fully and stop automati cally This is called Express Open During Express Open operation any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof Opening Sunroof Manual Mode To open the sunroof press and hold the switch rearward to full open Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially opened condition until the switch is pushed and held rearward again Closing Sunroof Express Press the switch forward and release it within one half second 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 opera tion any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof Closing Sunroof Manual Mode To close the sunroof press and hold the switch in the forward position Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially closed condition until the switch is pushed and held forward again Pinch Protect Feature This feature 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 t
342. no adjustment for this increased pressure ee STARTING AND OPERATING 427 The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning limit for any reason including low temperature effects and natural pressure loss through the tire The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as long as the condition exists and will not turn off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended cold placard pressure Once the low tire pressure warning Tire Pressure Monitoring TPM Telltale Light illuminates you must increase the tire pressure to the recommended cold placard pressure in order for the TPM Telltale Light to turn off The system will automatically update and the TPM Telltale Light will turn off once the system receives the updated tire pressures The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information For example your vehicle may have a recommended cold parked for more than three hours placard pressure of 30 psi 207 kPa If the ambient temperature is 68 F 20 C and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi 186 kPa a temperature drop to 20 F 7 C will decrease the tire pressure to approximately 23 psi 158 kPa This tire pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn ON the TPM Telltale Light Driving the vehicle may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately 27 psi 186 kPa but t
343. not detected until they have moved fully into the lane There will not be suffi cient distance to the vehicle ahead ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 818e9567 Stationary Objects And Vehicles General Information ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary vehicles For example ACC will not react in situations where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and the vehicle ahead is stopped in your lane Always be 47 C ER Part 15 attentive and ready to apply the brakes if necessary 47 C F R Part 15 515 FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems Classification Specifications 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode a normal fixed speed Cruise Control mode is available for cruis ing at fixed speeds The normal Cruise Control mode is designed to maintain a set cruising speed without requir ing the driver to operate the accelerator Cruise Control can only be operated if the vehicle speed is above 20 mph 32 km h To change modes press the MODE button when the system is in either the OFF READY or SET position While pressing the mode button a chime alerts the driver to the change of state from Adaptive Cruise Control to normal Cruise Control Cruise Ready will be displayed if the system was in ACC READY or ACC SET position Cruise Off will be displayed if the system was in
344. nt If the belt still cannot be tightened after you shorten the buckle disconnect the latch plate from the buckle turn the buckle around one half turn and insert the latch plate into the buckle again If you still cannot make the child restraint installation tight try a different seating position THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage s 1 Look behind the seating position where you l plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position see the charts above move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available 2 Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint 3 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 head 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee 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 022637851 Adjustable Headrest Downward Position 022636837 Adju
345. nt and rear axles must not be exceeded For further information on GAWKRs vehicle loading and trailer towing refer to Vehicle Loading in this section To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg 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 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg on your vehicle s placard Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas sengers from XXX Ibs or XXX kg The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if XXX amount equals 1 400 Ibs 635 kg and there will be five 150 Ib 68 kg passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 295 kg since 5 x 150 750 and 1400 750 650 Ibs 295 kg ee STARTING AND OPERATING 411 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo NOTE Deus loaded on Ahe ventole That weiss may not The following table shows examples on how to calcu safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4
346. nter Continued ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 Engine Oil Checking Oil Level 3 6L Engine To assure proper engine lubrication the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings Maintain the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the dipstick Adding 1 0 qt 1 0 L of oil when the reading is at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these engines CAUTION Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure This could damage your engine Checking Oil Level 5 7L Engine To assure proper engine lubrication the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off 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 1 0 qt 1 0 L of oil when the reading is at the bottom of the SAFE range will result in an oil level at the top of the SAFE range on these engines CAUTION Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aer
347. nward into the seat Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufac turer s instructions Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path It should not move more than 1 inch 25 4 mm in any direction 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE es How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used by other occupants or being used to secure child restraints An unused belt could injure a child if they play with it and accidentally lock the seatbelt retractor Before installing a child restraint using the LATCH system buckle the seat belt behind the child restraint and out of the child s reach If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation instead of buckling it behind the child re straint route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it Do not lock the seatbelt Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and that they should not play with them WARNING Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re straint The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the child restraint manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
348. ocking tab snaps into place to secure the lever 3 Pull up gently on the tether strap to confirm that the lever is locked in its stowed position 4 Tuck the tether strap into the base of the console Reinstall the console storage bin mm TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE NOTE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service 484 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ME Towing Condition Wheels OFF the RWD MODELS AWD MODELS Ground Flat Tow NONE IF Transmission is operable NOT ALLOWED Wheel Lift Front Transmission in NEUTRAL NOT ALLOWED e 30 mph 48 km h max speed e 15 mi 24 km max distance 5 speed trans e 30 mi 48 km max distance 8 speed trans Rear OK Trans in NEUTRAL Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent mandatory Attach a tow bar or other towing device to damage to your vehicle Use only tow bars and other main structural members of the vehicle not to bumpers equipment designed for this purpose following equip or associated brackets State and local laws regarding ment manufacturer s instructions Use of safety chains is vehicles under tow must be observed E WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 485 CAUTION Continued Do not push or tow this vehicle with another vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans If you must use the accessories wipers defrosters etc while being towed
349. ode KIN 12 To Disarm The System 000 19 Key Pob iss cadences ca bah oa a wae als 13 Security System Manual Override 20 Ignition Or Accessory On Message 14 B ILLUMINATED ENTRY IF EQUIPPED 20 M SENTRY KEYS 0 00 unt ee eee 15 B REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE 21 Replacement Keys sels 16 To Unlock The DOOS asss o a paS ms cradi tia 21 Customer Key Programming 17 To Lock The Doors 00 0000 22 General Information 00 17 To Unlatch The Trunk 00 23 ll VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM IF EQUIPPED 17 O Using The Panic Alarm 23 Rearming Of The System 18 Programming Additional Transmitters 23 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE See Transmitter Battery Replacement 24 W TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE 41 General Information 00 25 W TRUNK SAFETY WARNING 42 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED 26 Trunk Emergency Release 5 200000 43 How To Use Remote Start 05 26 ME OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS iiu Rn 43 DOOR DOCKS i43bRRernRer4e3erik tiria 28 Lap Shoulder Belts 00004 47 Manual Door Locks llis 28 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 52 P
350. of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START STOP Button 1 Place the shift lever in PARK then press and release the ENGINE START STOP button 2 The ignition switch will return to the OFF position 3 If the shift lever is not in PARK the ENGINE START STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle speed must be below 5 mph 8 km h before the engine will shut off The ignition switch position will remain in the ACC position until the shift lever is in PARK and the button is pressed twice to the OFF position If the shift lever is not in PARK and the ENGINE START STOP button is pressed once the EVIC if equipped will display a Vehicle Not In Park message and the engine will remain running Never leave a vehicle out of the PARK position or it could roll NOTE If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN engine not running position and the transmission is in PARK the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position ENGINE START STOP Button Functions With Driver s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position The ENGINE START STOP button operates similar to an ignition switch It has four positions OFF ACC RUN and START To change the ignition switch positions without starting the vehicle and use the accessories follow these steps
351. of the AUTO position NOTE The engine must be running before the head lights will come on in the automatic mode Headlights On With Wipers Available with Automatic Headlights Only When this feature is active the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position In addition the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature NOTE The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be turned on or off using the Uconnect System refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel for further information Headlight Time Delay This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination for up to 90 seconds programmable when leaving your vehicle in an unlit area To activate the delay feature place the ignition in the OFF position while the headlights are still on Then turn off the headlights within 45 seconds The delay interval begins when the headlight switch is turned off If you turn the headlights or parking lights on or place the ignition in ACC or RUN the system will cancel the delay 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se If you turn the headlights off before the ignition they will turn off in the normal manner NOTE The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds of placing the ignition in the OFF position to activate this feature
352. ol Push the button for warmer temperature settings NOTE In Sync mode this button will also automatically adjust the passenger temperature setting at the same time es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 Climate Control Functions A C Air Conditioning The Air Conditioning A C button allows the operator to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning system When the air conditioning system is turned on cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets into the cabin For improved fuel economy press the A C button to turn off the air conditioning and manually adjust the blower and airflow mode settings Also make sure to select only Panel Bi Level or Floor modes NOTE If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass select Defrost mode and increase blower speed f your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected check the front of the A C condenser lo cated in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or insects Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the condenser reducing air conditioning performance MAX A C Max A C sets the control for maximum cooling perfor mance Press and release to toggle between Max A C and the prior settings The soft key illuminates when Max A C is ON In MAX A C the blower level and mode position can be adjusted to desired user settings
353. ollow this warning may result in serious injury or death ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 POWER TILT TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN IF EQUIPPED This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column The power tilt telescoping steering column switch is located below the multifunc tion lever on the steering column Power Tilt Telescoping Steering Switch To tilt the steering column move the switch up or down as desired To lengthen or shorten the steering column pull the switch toward you or push the switch away from you as desired 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M NOTE For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat you can use your Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmit ter or the memory switch on the driver s door trim panel to return the tilt telescopic steering column to pre programmed positions Refer to Driver Memory Seat in this section WARNING Do not adjust the steering column while driving Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv ing with the steering column unlocked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death HEATED STEERING WHEEL IF EQUIPPED The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold weather The heated steering wheel has only one temperature setting
354. ollowing distance while matching the speed of the vehicle ahead WARNING Adaptive Cruise Control ACC is a convenience sys tem It is not a substitute for active driving involve ment It is always the driver s responsibility to be attentive of road traffic and weather conditions vehicle speed distance to the vehicle ahead and most importantly brake operation to ensure safe operation of the vehicle under all road conditions Your com plete attention is always required while driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision and death or serious personal injury The ACC system Does not react to pedestrians oncoming ve hicles and stationary objects e g a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle Continued ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 WARNING Continued Cannot take street traffic and weather condi tions into account and may be limited upon adverse sight distance conditions Does not predict the lane curvature or the move ment of preceding vehicles and will not compen sate for such changes Does not always fully recognize complex driving conditions which can result in wrong or missing distance warnings Can only apply a maximum of 25 of the vehi cle s braking capability and will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop WARNING You should switch off the ACC system When driving
355. olt power outlet has power available only when the ignition is placed in the ACC or RUN position WORNING Do not place ashes inside the cubby bin located on the center console on vehicle s not equipped with the ash receiver tray A fire leading to bodily injury could result 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center console outlet is powered directly from the There is also a 12 volt power outlet located on the back of battery power available at all times Items plugged into the center console for rear passengers This power outlet this outlet may discharge the battery and or prevent the has power available only when the ignition is placed in engine from starting the ACC or RUN position 034639996 034637608 Center Console Power Outlet Rear Center Console Power Outlet UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet Do not touch with wet hands Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle e If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure 072736619 Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 12 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel And Power Outlet Console Rear 2 38 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Inside Arm Rest 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee CAUTION CAUTION Continued Af
356. on zones on both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle speed reaches approximately 6 mph 10 km h or higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in these areas NOTE The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the de tection zones The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer Therefore visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change If the trailer or other object i e bicycle sports equipment extends beyond the side of your vehicle this may result in the BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire time the vehicle is in a forward gear 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ME The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located must remain free of snow ice and dirt road contamination so that the BSM system can function properly Do not block the area of the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located with foreign objects bum per stickers bicycle racks etc 035468893 Sensor Location Driver Side Shown The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an audible chime alert and reducing the radio volume Refer to Modes Of Operation for further information The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three dif
357. ool for changing tires only The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only Avoid ice or slippery areas Jack Location Spare Tire Stowage The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access cover in the trunk Follow these steps to access the jack and spare tire NOTE The spare tire must be removed in order to access the jack 1 Open the trunk 2 Lift the access cover using the pull strap WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 467 i Opening The Access Panel Spare Tire Fastener 3 Remove the fastener securing the spare tire 4 Remove the spare tire 468 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5 Remove the fastener securing the jack WARNING A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve hicle Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided Have the deflated flat tire repaired or replaced immediately Preparations For Jacking 1 Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible Avoid icy or slippery areas Jack Fastener WARNING 6 Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly Turn the jack screw to the Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the left to loosen the lug wrench and remove the wrench vehicle close to moving traffic pull far enough off from the jack asse
358. oor Low Tire Pressure System Lubrication Body Maintenance Free Battery llle Maintenance Procedures Maintenance Schedule Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine Manual Service Master Cylinder Brakes Memory Feature Memory Seat Memory Seat Memory Seats and Radio Methanol Mini Trip Computer Mirrors ee INDEX 575 Electric Powered llle 111 Electric Remote llle 111 Exterior Folding 5235 yer 109 Heated see 112 Outside uuo eoe UR pr iov S Y UE a duod 109 Maniby aus dure Ge der ape ha S are eae dns Ras 112 Mode Fuel Saver 0 ccc ee eee 316 Modifications Alterations Vehicle 7 Monitor Tire Pressure System suus 426 Mopar Paris sisi ied mb edo bt t eas 493 MIBE ETBE 263 9 604 008 Sede ae eMe wa ds 437 Navigation System Uconnect gps 251 New Vehicle Break In Period 0 93 Occupant Restraints 6 6 6 eee sa 43 Occupant Restraints Sedan 0 4 60 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 436 Odometer lt cine ods be eve v Rer e E E s 296 Oil Change Indicator 0 000000 05 297 Oil Change Indicator Reset 00 0 297 Oil Engine eate ka eRe Rae Ce RR oe d 495 Capacity ccexdguerse iresi x REN 541 Change Interval i acr uere RR ra 314 Checking 52i add eh depen d mia bead 495 Dipstick sess coss doo s Pur ree 495 Disposal us deed Demetr P DP e Us
359. or is designed to lock during belts very sudden stops or impacts This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions However in an collision the belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision best Wearing your belt in the wrong place could 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 instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe too Continued 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING Continued Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People belted together can crash into one another in a collision hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and adjust the front seat Pulling Out The Lap Shoulder Belt Latch Plate 2 The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat Grasp the latch plate and pull out
360. or more information on LATCH refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH NOTE The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors including the severity and type of collision Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag 1 Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat WARNING Infants in rear facing child restraints should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger Ad vanced Front Air Bag An air bag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that position Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly see section on Child Restraints 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 ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 If a child from 1 to 12 years old not in a rear facing child 5 If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be seat must ride in the front passenger seat move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint Refer to Child Restraints You should read the instructions pr
361. orresponds to an alert present on that side of the vehicle an audible chime will also be sounded Whenever a turn signal and de tected object are present on the same side at the same time both the visual and audio alerts will be issued In addition to the audible alert the radio if on volume will be reduced NOTE e Whenever an audible alert is requested by the BSM system the radio volume is reduced e If the hazard flashers are on the system will request the appropriate visual alert only When the system is in RCP the system shall respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is present Whenever an audible alert is requested the radio is also muted Turn hazard signal status is ignored the RCP state always requests the chime Blind Spot Alert Off When the BSM system is turned off there will be no visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP systems NOTE The BSM system will store the current operating mode when the vehicle is shut off Each time the vehicle is started the previously stored mode will be recalled and used Astronomy Zone System Temporarily Unavailable When the vehicle enters this zone the blind spot system will become temporarily unavailable and the EVIC will display the message Blind spot system unavailable Astronomy zone The side mirrors LED s will be lit up and stay lit until the vehicle exits the zone ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123
362. osition Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially closed condition until the switch is pushed and held forward again Opening Power Shade Express Press the shade switch rearward and release it within one half second and the shade will automatically open to the halfway position and stop automatically Press the switch a second time from the halfway position and the shade will automatically open to the full open position and stop automatically This is called Express Open During Express Open operation any movement of the shade switch will stop the shade Opening Power Shade Manual Mode To open the shade press and hold the switch rearward to full open Any release of the switch will stop the move ment and the shade will remain in a partially opened condition until the switch is pushed and held rearward again Closing Power Shade Express Press the switch forward and release it within one half second and the shade will close automatically from any position The shade will close fully and stop automati cally This is called Express Close During Express Close operation any movement of the switch will stop the shade ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 Closing Power Shade Manual Mode To close the shade press and hold the switch in the forward position Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the shade will remain in a partially clos
363. ot and the brake pedal must be pressed Eight Speed Automatic Transmission If Equipped Your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art fuel efficient eight speed transmission The electronic shift lever in this vehicle does not slide like a conventional shifter Instead the shift lever is spring loaded and moves forward and rearward always returning to the center position after each gear is selected The transmission gear PRND is displayed both on the shift lever and in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 366 STARTING AND OPERATING To select a gear range press the lock button on the shift lever and move the lever rearward or forward You must also press the brake pedal to shift the transmission out of PARK refer to Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Sys tem in this section To shift past multiple gear ranges at once such as PARK to DRIVE move the lever past the first or second detent Select the DRIVE range for normal driving The electronically controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule The transmission electronics are self calibrating therefore the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt This is a normal condition and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles kilometers Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is re leased and the vehicle is stopped Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when moving the
364. ot include restaurants that displayed the next tum are near to your current location 030563042 ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 NOTE WARNING 1 You can also say Find City Find Favorite Find Play by Category Find Play by Name Find Recently Found Where to or Go Home e It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured 2 You can say Find Nearest then Restaurant Fuel or killed Transit Lodging Shopping Bank Enter e Do not allow people to ride in any area of your tainment Recreation Attractions Commu vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat nity Auto Services Hospitals Parking Air belts In a collision people riding in these areas are port Police Stations Fire Stations or Auto more likely to be seriously injured or killed Dealers Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and NOTE Available Voice Commands are shown in bold using a seat belt properly face and shaded grey Power Seats SEATS On models equipped with power seats the switch is located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor Use this switch to move the driver s seat up or down forward or rearward or to recline the seatback Seats are a part of the Occ
365. others can be badly burned by hot engine supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat coolant antifreeze or steam from your radiator If from the engine cooling system you see or hear steam coming from under the hood cAUHON do not open the hood until the radiator has had time CAUTION to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure Driving with a hot cooling system could damage cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot your vehicle If the temperature gauge reads H pull over and stop the vehicle Idle the vehicle with JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range If the pointer remains on the H turn the engine off immediately and call for service vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Continued 466 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ME WARNING Continued Being under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you You could be crushed Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift e Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack The jack is designed to be used as a t
366. ou could cause the fluid to boil over come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire e Electric Power Steering Malfunction el Oil Change Due Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system The Oil Change Due message will display in the EVIC for five seconds after a single chime has sounded at the start of each ignition that an oil change is due The engine oil change indicator system is This telltale is on when the Electric Power Steering is not operating and needs service duty cycle based which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style Unless reset this message will continue to display each time you cycle the ignition to the ON RUN position To turn off the message temporarily press and release the MENU button To reset the oil change indicator system after performing the scheduled maintenance perform the following procedure 1 Without pressing the brake pedal push the ENGINE START STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON RUN position Do not start the engine 2 Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds 3 Without pressing the brake pedal push the ENGINE START STOP button once to return the ignition to the OFF LOCK position ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 NOTE If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle the oil change indicator system
367. ould like to skip followed by pressing the arrow back soft key 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL e Subscription Information New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio with your radio Following the expiration of the free services it will be necessary to access the information on the Subscription Information screen in order to re subscribe Touch the Subscription Info soft key to access the Sub scription Information screen Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver To reactivate your service either call the number listed on the screen or visit the provider online NOTE SiriusXM Travel Link is a separate subscription SETTING THE 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 8 041236833 Setting The Analog Clock ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 iPod USB MP3 CONTROL This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be plugged into the USB port iPod control supports Mini 4G Photo Nano 5G iPod and iPhone devices Some iPod software versions may not fully support the iPod control features Please visit Apple s website for software updates For further information refer to the Uconnect User s Manual HARMAN KARDON Logic7 HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER SELECT
368. ove your oe foot from the accelerator pedal The EVIC will display the Control last set speed ACC NOTE You can resume ACC from a minimum of 20 mph 30 km h Canceled WARNING The Resume function should only be used if traffic 032363714 and road conditions permit Resuming a set speed Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Cancelled that is too high or too low for prevailing traffic and To Turn Off road conditions could cause the vehicle to accelerate or decelerate too sharply for safe operation Failure to The system will turn off and erase the set speed in follow these warnings can result in a collision and memory if death or serious personal injury You push and release the ON OFF button P R N_ e You turn OFF the ignition 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M To Vary The Speed Setting While ACC is set you can increase the set speed by pressing and holding the RES button If the button is continually pressed the set speed will continue to in crease in 5 mph 8 km h increments until the button is released The increase in set speed is reflected in the EVIC display Pressing the RES button once will result in a 1 mph 1 6 km h increase in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph 1 6 km h While ACC is set the set speed can be decreased by pressing and holding the SET button If the button is continually pressed the set speed will continue to d
369. ovided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly 2 All occupants should always wear their lap and shoulder belts properly 3 The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced Front Air Bags room to inflate 4 Do notlean against the door or window Your vehicle has Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC or Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB and if deployment occurs the SABIC and SAB air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door modified to accommodate a disabled person contact the Customer Center Phone numbers are provided under If You Need Assistance WARNING e Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions the air bags won t deploy at all Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags Continued 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ses WARNING Continued Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag WARNING Continued Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury including death Air Bags need room to inflate Sit back comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel Buckle up even though you are an excellen
370. ow soft keys on the right side of the screen will allow you to toggle up or down through the available settings Display After pressing the Display soft key the following settings will be available 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME e Display Mode When in this display you may select one of the auto display settings To change Mode status touch and release the Day Night or Auto soft key Then touch the arrow back soft key e Display Brightness With Headlights ON When in this display you may select the brightness with the headlights on Adjust the brightness with the and setting soft keys or by selecting any point on the scale between the and soft keys Then touch the arrow back soft key Display Brightness With Headlights OFF When in this display you may select the brightness with the headlights off Adjust the brightness with the and setting soft keys or by selecting any point on the scale between the and soft keys Then touch the arrow back soft key e Set Language When in this display you may select one of three languages for all display nomenclature including the trip functions and the navigation system if equipped Touch the Set Language soft key and then touch the desired language soft key until a check mark appears next to the language showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu e Units When in this display you m
371. ower Door Locks 000005 30 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions 53 Child Protection Door Lock System Rear Automatic Locking Retractor Mode ALR If DODIES cane Ie nte Re oe p ee cac c 31 Equipped ees eet e Re 53 B KEYLESS ENTER N GO M sus e suae n 32 Energy Management Feature 54 B WINDOWS 22 cise bcd a mmm RR een 38 Seat Belt Pretensioner siiis 55 Power Windows e geseran e sas seinar e eee ee 38 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System Wind Buffeting 4 BeltAlert iier bem mnm ewe 55 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 56 E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Seat Belt Extender iae ie Ere x 56 W SAFETY UPS aso e o eed RR HER RES 94 Supplemental Restraint System SRS Transporting Passengers 00 94 Lud cM EP PIPER 57 UN T e RENE 95 EE Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls 63 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Event Data Recorder EDR 71 Vehicle 12d e eor sc et deis haan 96 Child Restraints llle 72 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make E ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS 93 Outside The Vehicle sess 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ME A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter
372. ower steering assistance in order to prevent damage to the system Normal operation will resume once the system is allowed to cool STARTING AND OPERATING 389 If the SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM e message and a flashing icon are displayed on the EVIC screen it indicates that the vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for service It is likely the vehicle has lost power steering assistance Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information EVIC in Under standing Your Instrument Panel for further information If the POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER TEMP mes sage and an icon are displayed on the EVIC screen it indicates that extreme steering maneuvers may have occurred which caused an over temperature condition in the power steering system You will lose power steering assistance momentarily until the over temperature con dition no longer exists Once driving conditions are safe then pull over and let vehicle idle for a few moments until the light turns off Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information 390 STARTING AND OPERATING Se NOTE e Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera tional it is still possible to steer the vehicle Under these conditions there will be a substantial increase in steering effort especially at very low vehicle speeds and during parking maneuvers e If the condition persists see your authorized dealer for
373. owflake symbol on the tire sidewall If you need snow tires select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires Use snow tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph 120 km h For speeds above 75 mph 120 km h refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds loading and cold tire inflation pressures While studded tires improve performance on ice skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non studded tires Some states pro hibit studded tires therefore local laws should be checked before using these tire types 418 STARTING AND OPERATING Ses Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and wheel equivalent in look and function to the original equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle If your vehicle has this option refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation pattern If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip ment tire and wheel as a spare a non matching tempo rary emergency use spare may be equipped wit
374. p Amp Red Pink 36 Fuse Spare 43 25 Rear Heated Seats 37 15 Radio Amp Steering Wheel Amp Natu Blue ral 38 20 Power Outlet Inside Arm 44 E 10 Park Assist Blind Spot Amp Rest Amp Camera Yel Red low 45 15 Cluster Rearview 40 Fuse Spare Amp Mirror Compass 41 Fuse Spare pu 534 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Ca Mini Ca Mini Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 46 10 Adaptive Cruise Control 51 20 Front Heated Seats Amp Amp Red Yel 47 10 Adaptive Front Lighting low Amp 52 Heated Cupholders Rear Red Heated Seat Switches 48 20 Active Suspension Amp 53 HVAC Module In Car Yel Temperature Sensor low 49 Fuse Spare 54 Fuse Spare 50 Fuse Spare 55 Fuse Spare 56 Fuse Spare 57 Fuse Spare ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 535 Car Mini Ca Mini Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 58 10 Airbag Module 65 10 Airbag Module Amp Amp Red Red 59 Fuse Spare 66 Fuse Spare 60 Fuse Spare 67 15 Run Sense 61 Fuse Spare Amp 62 Fuse Spare Piu _ 63 Fuse Spare 68 15 Illumination Rear Amp Sunshade 64 25 Rear Windows Blue Amp F Natu 69 use Spare
375. pact spare tires have the letter I or S molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation Ex ample T145 80D18 103M Tire Sizing Chart High flotation tire sizing is based on U S design standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded into the sidewall Example 31x10 5 R15 LT 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 or Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters 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 D means diagonal or bias construction 15 Rim diameter in inches in ee STARTING AND OPERATING 405 EXAMPLE Service Description 95 Load Index A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H Speed Symbol A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification blank
376. place of the compact spare the TPMS will update automatically and the TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF as long as no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information Premium System If Equipped The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings to the receiver module NOTE It is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly and to maintain the proper pressure 432 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS consists of the following components e Receiver module e Four TPM sensors Various TPMS messages which display in the Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC and e TPM Telltale Light The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly if equipped has a TPM sensor The full size spare can be used in place of any of the four road tires The TPMS will only monitor the pressure in the full size spare tire when it is used in place of a road tire Otherwise a spare with a pressure below the low pressure limit will not cause the TPM Telltale Light to illuminate or the chime to sound Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Wa
377. pment may result in serious injury or death 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 Down Feature AUTO up operation push down on the switch briefly The driver door power window switch and some model To close the window part way lift the window switch to passenger door power window switches have an AUTO the first detent and release it when you want the window down feature Press the window switch to the second detent to stop release and the window will go down automatically 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ses NOTE Reset Auto Up e If the window runs into any obstacle during auto Should the Auto Up feature stop working the window closure it will reverse direction and then go back probably needs to be reset To reset Auto Up down Remove the obstacle and use the window i Pull the window switch up to close the window switch again to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an e Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger additional two seconds after the window is closed the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto closure If this happens pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close the window manually Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down
378. ponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure gauge even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPM Telltale Light ee STARTING AND OPERATING 429 e Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire Base System The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings to the receiver module NOTE It is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly and to maintain the proper pressure The TPMS consists of the following components e Receiver module e Four TPM sensors and TPM Telltale Light The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly if equipped has a TPM sensor The matching full size spare can be used in place of any of the four road tires The TPMS will only monitor the pressure in the full size spare when it is used in place of a road tire Otherwise a spare with a pressure below the low pressure limit will not cause the TPM Telltale Light to illuminate or the chime to sound Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings ram The TPM Telltale Light will illuminate in the d instrument cluster a LOW TIRE message will be displayed and a chi
379. pped with a Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column 022636842 Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations 1 Driver And Passenger Ad 2 Knee Bolster vanced Front Air Bags 3 Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE es NOTE The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors including the severity and type of collision This vehicle may be equipped with driver and or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon seat position This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC to protect the driver front and rear passengers sitting next to a window The SABIC air bags are located above the side windows and their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB
380. prevent damage to your vehicle and Warning before doing so Flowing Rising Water CAUTION WARNING Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and or rising as in storm run off Flow ing water can wear away the road or path s surface e Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle Determine the condition of the road or the path that is under water and if there are any obstacles in the way before driving through the standing water e Do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h when driving through standing water This will minimize wave effects and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water Furthermore flowing and or rising water can carry your vehicle away swiftly Failure to follow this warning may result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you Continued 388 STARTING AND OPERATING Se CAUTION Continued Driving through standing water may cause damage to your vehicle s drivetrain components Always inspect your vehicle s fluids i e engine oil trans mission axle etc for signs of contamination i e fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance after driving through standing water Do not continue to operate the vehicle if any fluid appears contami nated as this may result in further damage Such damage is not cove
381. proximately 3 0 gal 11 0 L this light will turn on and remain on until fuel is added e Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator 4 e s This telltale will turn on to indicate the wind shield washer fluid is low e Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Malfunction This light will turn on when a ACC is not operating and needs service For further infor mation refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 e SERV AWD Service All Wheel Drive Indicator SERV This light will turn on when the All Wheel Awp Prive feature requires service For further in formation refer to All Wheel Drive in Start ing And Operating EVIC Red Telltales This area will show reconfigurable red telltales These telltales include Door Ajar This telltale turns on when one or more doors are ajar The telltale will show which doors are ajar e Trunk Ajar This light will turn on to indicate that the trunk o lid is ajar 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL M e Oil Pressure Warning Telltale 7 This telltale indicates low engine oil pressure If the light turns on while driving stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible A chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns on 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
382. r To make your selection touch the Flash Lights With Lock soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Ss e Sound Horn With Lock When this feature is selected the horn will sound when the remote start is activated To make your selection touch the Sound Horn With Lock soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu e Sound Horn With Remote Start When this feature is selected the horn will sound when the remote start is activated To make your selection touch the Sound Horn With Remote Start soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu e 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks When 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is selected only the driver s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter UNLOCK button When 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is selected you must press the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger s doors When Unlock All Doors On 1st Press is selected all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button NOTE If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
383. r car wash soap and a soft cloth Do not use rough or hard cloths Do not scratch or poke the sensors Otherwise you could dam age the sensors ParkSense System Usage Precautions NOTE e Ensure that the front and rear bumper are free of snow ice mud dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense system operating properly Jackhammers large trucks and other vibrations could affect the performance of ParkSense When you turn ParkSense off the EVIC will display PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFE Furthermore once you turn ParkSense off it remains off until you turn it on again even if you cycle the ignition key When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE or DRIVE position and ParkSense is turned off the EVIC will display PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF mes sage for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE at or below 7 mph 11 km h Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly taking care not to scratch or damage them The sensors must not be covered with ice snow slush mud dirt or debris Failure to do so can result in the system not working properly The ParkSense system might not detect an obstacle behind or in front of the fascia bumper or it could provide a false indication that an obstacle is behind or in front of the fascia bumper Objects such as bicycle carriers trailer hitches etc must not be placed within 12 in 30 cm from the rear fascia bumper while driving the vehicle Failure to do so can result in the system misint
384. r DOWN button until Vehicle Info is highlighted in the EVIC Press and release the SELECT button and Coolant Temp will be displayed Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the following information displays e Coolant Temp Displays the actual coolant temperature e AWD Status If Equipped Displays a vehicle ICON with four wheels highlighted and AWD if All Wheel Drive is active Displays a vehicle ICON with two wheels highlighted and RWD if All Wheel Drive is inactive 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se Oil Temperature Displays the actual oil temperature Oil Pressure Displays the actual oil pressure e Trans Temperature Displays the actual transmission temperature Engine Hours Displays the number of hours of engine operation Messages Select from Main Menu using the UP or DOWN buttons This feature shows the number of stored warning mes sages in the place holder Pressing the SELECT button will allow you to see what the stored messages are Pressing the BACK button takes you back to the Main Menu Turn Menu OFF Select from Main Menu using the DOWN button Press ing the SELECT button blanks the menu display Pressing any one of the four steering wheel buttons brings the menu back Uconnect SETTINGS The Uconnect system uses a combination of soft and hard keys located on the center of the instrument panel that allows you to access and change the customer programmable feature
385. r further in formation Turn Headlights On With Remote Key Unlock This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped through Uconnect To change the current setting refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information To Lock The Doors Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit ter to lock all doors The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry refer to Keyless Enter N Go under Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter This feature can be en THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 turned on or turned off To change the current setting refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information To Unlatch The Trunk Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two times within five seconds to unlatch the trunk If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry refer to Keyless Enter N Go under Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information Using The Panic Alarm To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off press and hold
386. r switch is located on the outboard side of the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest power seat Push the switch forward or rearward to In a collision you could slide under the seat belt increase or decrease the lumbar support Push the switch which could result in serious injury or death upward or downward to raise or lower the lumbar support UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 The front driver and passenger heated seats are operated using the Uconnect System WARNING e Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use exhaus tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater It may cause burns even at low temperatures especially if used for long periods of time Power Lumbar Switch Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that Heated Seats If Equipped insulates against heat such as a blanket or cushion This may cause the seat heater to overheat Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface tempera ture of the seat On some models the front and rear seats may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Heated Seat Operations Uconnect 8 4 and Press the Driver or Passenger seat soft key 8 4 N
387. railer is towed do not drive over 50 mph 80 km h and it will not shift during travel When trailering and do not make starts at full throttle This helps cargo that is not fully secured dynamic load shifts the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at can occur that may be difficult for the driver to the heavier loads control You could lose control of your vehicle and have a collision When hauling cargo or towing a trailer do not overload your vehicle or trailer Overloading can cause a loss of control poor performance or dam age to brakes axle engine transmission steering suspension chassis structure or tires Safety chains must always be used between your Continued vehicle and trailer Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners WARNING Improper towing can lead to an injury collision Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible Continued ee STARTING AND OPERATING 457 WARNING Continued WARNING Continued e Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a 3 GAWR grade When parking apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in PARK Always block or chock the trailer wheels e GCWR must not be exceeded 4 Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti lized This requirement may limit the ab
388. ral 70 Fuse Spare 536 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take these steps to protect your battery e e Disconnect the negative cable from the battery 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 ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again REPLACEMENT BULBS 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 Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Rear Courtesy Reading W5W Lamps Rear Compartment 562 Trunk Lamp Overhead Console Read 578 ing Lamps Visor Vanity Lamps A6220 Glove Box Lamp If 194 Equipped Door Courtesy 562 Shift Indicator Lamp JKLE14140 Optional Door Map Pocket Cupholder LED Serviced at Autho rized Dealer For lighted switches see your authorized dealer for replacement instructions ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 537 Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Low Beam High Beam Bi Halogen Headlamp HIR2LL Low Beam High Beam Bi Xenon Headlamp D3S Serviced at Authorized Dealer
389. rced through the climate system There are seven blower speeds available Adjusting the blower will cause automatic mode to switch to manual operation The speeds can be selected using either hard heys or soft keys as follows NOTE For vehicles equipped with Remote Start the climate controls will not function during Remote Start operation if the blower control is left in the O Off po sition Blower control should be left in the ON position to allow the climate control to either warm or cool the vehicle Hard key The blower speed increases as you turn the control clockwise from the lowest blower setting The blower speed decreases as you turn the knob counter clockwise Soft key Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar area between the icons UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 12 Modes The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument panel outlets floor outlets demist outlets and defrost outlets The Mode settings are as follows e Panel Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction There is a shut off wheel located below the
390. rd USB iPod and Sirius Travel Link NOTE Take care to speak into the Voice Command system as calmly and normally as possible The ability of the Voice Command system to recognize user voice commands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a raised voice level 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following all applicable laws All attention should be focused on safely operating the vehicle Failure to do so may result in a collision causing serious injury or death When you press the Uconnect Voice Command CVR button you will hear a beep The beep is your signal to give a command If no command is spoken the system will say one of two responses e didn t understand e I didn t get that etc If a command is not spoken a second time the system will respond with an error and give some direction as what can be said based on the context you are in After three consecutive failures of a spoken command the VR session with end Pressing the Uconnect Voice Command Sve button while the system is speaking is known as barging in The system will be interrupted and after the beep you can say a command This will become helpful once you start to learn the options NOTE At any time you can say the words Cancel or Help These commands are universal and can be used from any menu All other
391. red by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Getting water inside your vehicle s engine can cause it to lock up and stall out and cause serious internal damage to the engine Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty WARNING Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s traction capabilities Do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h when driving through standing water Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s braking capabilities which increases stopping distances Therefore after driving through stand ing water drive slowly and lightly press on the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes Getting water inside your vehicle s engine can cause it to lock up and stall out and leave you stranded e Failure to follow these warnings may result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your pas sengers and others around you POWER STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with an electro hydraulic power steering system that will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces The system will vary its assist to provide light efforts while parking and good feel while driving If the electro hydraulic power steering system experiences a fault that prevents it from providing power steering assist then the system will provide mechanical steering capability CAUTION Extreme steering maneuvers may cause the electri cally driven pump to reduce or stop p
392. reen You can also press the Se button and say Show my incoming calls from any screen and the Incoming calls will be displayed You can also press the button and say Show my recent calls from any screen and the All calls screen will be displayed NOTE Incoming can also be replaced with Outgoing Recent or Missed Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call No Call Currently In Progress When you receive a call on your mobile phone the Uconnect Phone will interrupt the vehicle audio system if on and will ask if you would like to answer the call 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se Press the button to accept the call To ignore the call touch the Ignore soft key on the touch screen You can also touch the answer soft key or touch the caller ID box Answer Or Ignore 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 mobile phone Press the phone button answer soft key or caller ID box to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call NOTE The Uconnect Phone compatible phones in the market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress Therefore the user can only answer an incoming call or ignore it Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
393. refer to Installing The LATCH Compatible Child Restraint System for typical installation instructions Always follow the directions of the child restraint manu facturer when installing your child restraint Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here To Install A LATCH compatible Child Restraint 1 If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto matic Locking Retractor ALR seat belt stow the seat belt following the instructions below See the section Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt to check what type of seat belt each seating position has 2 Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages 3 Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for that seating position For some second row seats you may need to recline the seat and or raise the head restraint to get a better fit O1 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat ing position Ifthe child restraint has a tether strap connect it to the top tether anchorage See the section Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage for direc tions to attach a tether anchor Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and dow
394. rench by your authorized dealer or at a WARNING service station 11 Stow the jack tools and flat tire Make sure the base To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack of the jack faces the back of the vehicle before do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has tightening down the fastener been lowered Failure to follow this warning may WARNING 1 Mount the road tire on the axle 3 Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or handle eounterndoclewise hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve hicle Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided Have the deflated flat tire repaired or replaced immediately en WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 475 4 Finish tightening the lug nuts Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice The correct tight ness of each lug nut is 110 ft lbs 150 N m If in doubt about the correct tightness have them checked with a NOTE When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer s operating instructions and precautions CAUTION torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station After 25 miles 40 km check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel JUMP STARTING PROC
395. riving Assistance soft key 5 Press the check box soft key next to Parkview Backup Camera to enable disable 033333450 Overhead Console 254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE mM Front Map Reading Lights To turn the lights off press the switch a second time The lights also turn on when a door is opened The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is pressed Lights are mounted in the overhead console Each light can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of the console These buttons are backlit for night time visibility Courtesy Lights The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top corner of the lens To turn the lights off press the lens a second time 031433150 Front Map Reading Lights 031464435 Courtesy Lights Sunglasses Bin Door At the front of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses The storage compart ment access is a push push design Push the chrome pad on the door to open Push the chrome pad on the door to close UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 033333448 Sunglasses Bin Door GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three hand held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers motor ized gates lighting or home security systems The HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery 256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEA
396. rnings 4 The TPM Telltale Light will illuminate in the d instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires In addition the EVIC will display a LOW TIRE message and a graphic showing the pres sure values of each tire with the low tire pressure values flashing or changing color An Inflate to XX message will also be displayed Should this occur you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires with a low pressure condition those flashing or in a different color in the EVIC graphic to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pressure inflation value as shown in the Inflate to XX message Once the system receives the updated tire pressures the system will automatically update the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flashing or change color back to the original color and the TPM Telltale Light will turn off ee STARTING AND OPERATING 433 The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information Service TPMS Warning If a system fault is detected the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid The system fault will also sound a chime In addition the EVIC will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being received
397. ro and a sticker must be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was before the repair or service It is a good idea for you to make a record of the odometer reading before the repair service so that you can be sure that it is properly reset or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer must be reset at zero Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Display The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC fea tures a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster For further information refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC The Shift Lever Indicator is self contained within the EVIC display It displays the gear position of the auto matic transmission NOTE You must apply the brakes before shifting from PARK The highest available transmission gear is displayed in the lower right corner of the Electronic Vehicle Informa tion Center EVIC whenever the Electronic Range Select ERS feature is active Use the selector on the shift lever to activate ERS Refer to Automatic Transmission in Starting And Operating for further information 7 Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light If Equipped Each tire including the spare if provided B should be checked monthly when cold and in flated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a
398. rogramming garage door openers that were manu factured after 1995 These garage door openers can be identified by the LEARN or TRAIN button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener It is NOT the button that is normally used to open and close the door The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer Training The Garage Door Opener 1 Door Opener 2 Training Button 1 Cycle the ignition to the ON RUN position ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 2 Place the hand held transmitter 1 to 3 in 3 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink button you want to program and the hand held trans mitter button Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi cator light The HomeLink indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink has received the frequency signal from the hand held transmitter Re lease both buttons after the indicator light changes from slow to rapid At the garage door opener motor in the garage locate the LEARN or TRAINING button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener device motor Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAIN ING button On some garage door openers devices there may be a light that b
399. rth between DRIVE and REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels or racing the engine CAUTION Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure Allow the en gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five rocking motion cycles This will minimize overheating and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle NOTE Press the ESC Off switch to place the Electronic Stability Control ESC system in Partial Off mode before rocking the vehicle Refer to Electronic Brake Control in Starting And Operating for further infor mation Once the vehicle has been freed press the ESC Off switch again to restore ESC On mode CAUTION e When rocking a stuck vehicle by shifting be tween DRIVE and REVERSE do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph 24 km h or drivetrain damage may result e Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure It can also damage the tires Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph 48 km h while in gear no trans mission shifting occurring 480 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Se WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage or even failur
400. ry objects that are far away oncom ing traffic or leading vehicles with the same or higher rate of speed e If the FCW becomes disabled then a warning will 3o display on the EVIC screen 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se FCW Unavailable Warning If the system turns off and the EVIC displays ACC FCW Unavailable Service Required there may be a temporary malfunction that limits FCW functionality Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions FCW will be temporarily unavailable If this occurs try activating FCW again later following a key cycle If the problem persists see your authorized dealer 3mi ACC FCW BIETET Service Required 035468894 ACC FCW Unavailable Service Required Warning PARKSENSE PARK ASSIST IF EQUIPPED The ParkSense Park Assist system provides visual and audible indications of the distance between the rear and or front fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up or moving forward e g during a parking maneuver ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 Refer to ParkSense System Usage Precautions for limi tations of this system and recommendations ParkSense will retain the last system state enabled or disabled from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is changed to the ON RUN position ParkSense can be active only when the shift lever is in REVERSE or DRIVE If ParkSense is enabled at one of these shift lever positions
401. s Hard Keys Hard Keys are located below the Uconnect system in the center of the instrument panel In addition there is a Scroll Enter control knob located on the right side of the Climate Controls in the center of the instrument panel es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 Turn the control knob to scroll through menus and change settings i e 30 60 90 press the center of the control knob one or more times to select or change a setting i e ON OFF Sofi Keys Soft Keys are accessible on the Uconnect Touch Screen Customer Programmable Features Uconnect System 8 4 Settings Press the More soft key then press the Settings soft key to display the menu setting screen In this mode the Uconnect system allows you to access programmable features that may be equipped such as Display Clock Safety Assistance Lights Doors amp Locks Auto On Comfort amp Remote Start Engine Off Operation Compass Settings Audio Phone Bluetooth and SIRIUS Setup NOTE Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a time When making a selection press the soft key to enter the desired mode Once in the desired mode press and release the preferred setting until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that setting has been se lected Once the setting is complete press the Back Arrow soft key to return to the previous menu or press the X soft key to close out of the settings screen Pressing the Up or Down Arr
402. s disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm Tamper Alert If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence the horn will sound three times and the exterior lights will blink three times when you disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm Check the vehicle for tampering Security System Manual Override The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger ILLUMINATED ENTRY IF EQUIPPED The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to unlock the doors or open any door This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the outside mirrors if equipped Refer to Mirrors in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for fur ther information The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition is cycled to the ON RUN position from the OFF position NOTE e The front courtesy overhead console and door cour tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the Dome ON position extreme top position The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the Dome defeat position extreme bottom position ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors open the trunk or activate the Panic Alarm from dis tances up to approximately 66 ft
403. s gader eR hed dnd od oS DUE E Rd n 521 Climate Control 0 0 0 000 eee ee eee 341 Sind ie be CT 336 Coin Holder 2 e540 osse eoo 280 Cold Weather Operation lesen 361 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 340 Compact Spare Tire 22i 418 Computer Imp Travel s ses teisma llis 318 Connector UGI demanada ex dede ahs Mus ae AD UA 337 Universal Consumer Interface UCI 337 Conserving Fuel llle 316 Console FloOE 52 v3 a e Rr e EE 280 Contract Service eee 557 Coolant Pressure Cap Radiator Cap 511 ee INDEX 567 Cooling System e iai ae oem xw eor aces 508 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 510 Coolant Capacity iss iba Eee bd bes 541 Coolant bevel x cng sede Retro Rr ete Seas 508 Disposal of Used Coolant 512 Drain Flush and Refill 509 Itspe ction s isse c x me RR e ea 512 Points to Remember 005 512 Pressure Cap x ase a ena pna c ees ds d 511 Radiator Cap 22 o6 245 RR Ph eo RENS 511 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 509 Corrosion Protection llle 519 Cruise Control Speed Control issu 217 Cuphold ts 1 2 4d ex ue ee ex eget 277 Customer Assistance lees 555 Data Recorder Event 000 ce eee eae 71 Daytime Brightness Interior Lights 203 Daytime Running Lights DealerService 2e 493 Deck Lid Emergency Release
404. s and therefore different lens cleaning procedures must be followed To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output avoid wiping with a dry cloth To remove road dirt wash with a mild soap solution fol lowed by rinsing Do not use abrasive cleaning components solvents steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or any commercial household type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window equipped with the radio antenna Do not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that 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 front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic When cleaning the lenses care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic 524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M 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 cloth Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cl
405. sage is located in the instrument cluster display this message can be turned on or off To make your selection touch the Fuel Saver Display soft key until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Clock After pressing the Clock soft key the following settings will be available 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Ss e Sync Time With GPS When in this display you may automatically have the radio set the time To change the Sync Time setting touch the Sync with GPS Time soft key until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu e Set Time Hours When in this display you may adjust the hours The Sync with GPS Time soft key must be unchecked To make your selection touch the or soft keys to adjust the hours up or down Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu or touch the X soft key to close out of the settings screen e Set Time Minutes When in this display you may adjust the minutes The Sync with GPS Time soft key must be unchecked To make your selection touch the or soft keys to adjust the minutes up or down Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu or touch the X soft key to close out of the settings screen e Time Format When in this display you may select the
406. service FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY IF EQUIPPED 5 7L ENGINE ONLY This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting off four of the engine s eight cylinders during light load and cruise conditions The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required NOTE This system may take some time to return to full functionality after a battery disconnect PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the PARK position The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel To apply the park brake firmly push the park brake pedal fully To release the parking brake press the park brake pedal a second time and let your foot up as you feel the brake disengage STARTING AND OPERATING 391 NOTE e When the parking brake is applied and the transmis sion is placed in gear the Brake Warning Light will flash If vehicle speed is detected a chime will sound to alert the driver Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle This light only shows that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application When parking on a hill it is important to turn the front ca wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade Apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK otherwise the load o
407. ses the rear of the vehicle to the correct height It takes approximately 1 mile 1 6 km of driving for the leveling to complete depending on road surface conditions If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15 hours the leveling system will bleed itself down The vehicle must be driven to reset the system Power Sunshade Switch UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ll INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 293 EVIC Red Telltales lesse eese 311 lB INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 0 00 294 Oil Change Due E INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 295 Fuel Economy ciis ll INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 296 Cruise Control ecscebsre pup bebx3 Riad E ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION Vehicle Speed isses 317 CENTERIEVIC caqacsddiitsted adi dope se ee ab Wp IAG isirescss iiis iiie iniiai 318 PR aod ud M P ake Bsp s 2 E S 319 EVIC White Telltales 2 309 Vehicle Info Customer Information Features 319 EVIC Amber Telltales o sess a E 320 Turn Menu OFF ee 320 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Ss Bl Uconnect SETTINGS 000 320 W STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS 338 Hard Keys eenen kem Rez re ee te EP 320 Radio Operation 0000006 339 SO UKeys oris dede peat eoe Rte dece 321 CD Pla
408. shifting into any driving gear number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Automatic Transmission Continued ee STARTING AND OPERATING 359 CAUTION Keyless Enter N Go This feature allows the driver to oper ate the ignition switch with the push of a button as long as the Remote Start Keyless Enter N Go FOBIK is in the passenger compartment Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow ing precautions are not observed e Do not shift from REVERSE PARK or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed e Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop Normal Starting e Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle ram has come to a complete stop and the engine is at Using The ENGINE START STOP Button idle speed 1 The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL Before shifting into any gear make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal 2 Press and hold the brake pedal while pressing the ENGINE START STOP button once 3 The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle If the vehicle fails to start the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds 360 STARTING AND OPERATING Se 4 If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting press the button again NOTE Normal starting
409. should contact the Customer Service Department imme diately Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans port Canada Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1 800 333 0510 or go to http www tc gc ca roadsafety 560 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals you may use either the website or the phone 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 Service Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor mation that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing troubleshooting problem solving maintain ing servicing and repairing Chrysler Group LLC ve hicles A complete working knowledge of the vehicle system and or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations diagrams and charts IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE M Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams charts and detailed illustrations These practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled vehicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troubleshoot ing and drivability proced
410. sion The driver has the responsibility to avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle via braking and steering Failure to follow this warning could lead to serious injury or death Changing FCW Status The FCW feature can be set to far set to near or turned off using the Uconnect System refer to Uconnect Set tings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information The FCW Status Off Near or Far will be displayed in the Uconnect display The default status of FCW is the Far setting this allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away This gives you the most reaction time ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 Changing the FCW status to the Near setting allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are much closer This setting provides less reaction time than the Far setting which allows for a more dynamic driving experience Changing the FCW status to Off prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you NOTE e In the Off setting FCW OFF will be displayed on the Uconnect display The system will retain the last setting selected by the driver after ignition shut down FCW will not react to irrelevant objects such as over head objects ground reflections objects not in the path of the car stationa
411. ss severe collisions A higher energy output is used for more severe collisions 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB may provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact The SAB is marked with an air bag label sewn into the outboard side of the front seats No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate e Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually You may damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air bags may no longer be functional The protective covers for the air bag cushions are designed to open only when the air bags are inflating Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights stereos citizen band radios etc 022641517 Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bag Label ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 When the air bag deploys it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat s trim cover Each air bag deploys independently a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right side impact deploys the right air bag only Supplemental Side Air B
412. ssembly has a TPM sensor that can be monitored by the TPMS 2 If you install the full size spare in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low pressure warning limit upon the next ignition switch cycle a chime will sound and the TPM Telltale Light will turn ON In addition the EVIC will display a low pressure mes sage and a graphic showing the low tire pressure value flashing or in a different color An Inflate to XX message will also be displayed 15 mph 24 km h the TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF and the pressure value displayed will be updated and stop flashing or return to its original color as long as no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires Vehicles With Compact Spare 1 The compact spare tire does not have a TPM sensor Therefore the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low pressure warn ing limit upon the next ignition switch cycle the TPM Telltale Light will remain ON and a chime will sound In addition the graphic in the EVIC will still display a flashing pressure value or a pressure value in a different color An Inflate to XX message will also be displayed ee STARTING AND OPERATING 435 3 After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seco
413. st personal injury passengers 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 WARNING The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle handling To avoid loss of control resulting in per sonal injury follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor Put heavier objects as low and as far forward as pos sible 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 vehicle to sway Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback This could impair visibility or be come a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision EN UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 CARGO AREA FEATURES Trunk Mat If Equipped A trunk mat covers the bottom of the cargo area The trunk mat is used to protect the interior of the trunk from mud snow and debris Grocery Bag Hooks The rear cargo area is equipped with grocery bag hooks located on either side of the rear cargo area Grocery Bag Hooks CAUTION Do not exceed the maximum weight limit 50 lbs 22 kg of the grocery bag hook Damage may occur to hook and mounting surface 286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF
414. stable Headrest Release Push Button 022636908 Tether Strap Mounting 1 Cover A Tether Strap Hook 3 Attaching Strap B Tether Anchor 4 Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 5 Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions Transporting Pets Air Bags 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 ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain transmission and axle in your vehicle Drive moderately during the first 300 miles 500 km After the initial 60 miles 100 km speeds up to 50 or 55 mph 80 or 90 km h are desirable 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M 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 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
415. stance If this occurs a visual alert BRAKE will flash in the EVIC and a chime will sound while ACC continues to apply its maximum braking capacity When this occurs you should immediately apply the brakes as needed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead NE 156789mi 102 BRAKE 032363710 Brake Alert 3 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NE 156789mi BRAKE 102 032363711 Brake Alert 2 NE 156789mi BRAKE 102 XE 032363712 Brake Alert 1 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Menu The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings The EVIC is located in the upper part of the instrument cluster between the speedometer and the tachometer The information it displays depends on ACC system status ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 Press and release the UP or DOWN button until ACC or Cruise is highlighted in the EVIC Status of the ACC or Cruise is also displayed in the menu line Press and release the SELECT right arrow button to display the following information Adaptive Cruise Control Off e When ACC is deactivated the display will read Adaptive Cruise Control Off Adaptive Cruise Control Ready e When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has not been selected the display will read Adaptive Cruise Control Ready ACC SET e When ACC is set the set speed will display The set speed will continu
416. stem ABS isis 393 Anti Lock Warning Light l l 301 Anti Theft Security Alarm Theft Alarm 17 Appearance Care sasos amia ate eee EDEN 519 Arming Theft System Security Alarm 17 Assist Hill Start i set ERR Res 398 Auto Down Power Windows llus 39 Automatic Door Locks lille 30 Automatic Headlights llle 193 Automatic Oil Change Indicator 314 ee INDEX 565 Automatic Temperature Control ATC 348 Automatic Transmission sess 365 Adding Fluid 25s Rm ERR 517 Autostiek aces t Rae eR Renee RR RR a 381 Fluid and Filter Changes 517 Eluid Change aa fe 2 stg dite ene gale eee 517 Fluid Level Check 00 000 516 Fluid Type RI RR as 516 Special Additives isse ee 516 Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode 373 AXutOSUcK ke bur Peas CRESS ORE GRE 381 Auto Unlock Doors llle 31 Auto Up Power Windows llle 39 Axle Fluid 22 2 rers m RR RR 543 Axle Lubrication Axle Fluid 543 Battery aces anak acid x Rag AR RP ROSE Rc 499 Keyless Transmitter Replacement RKE 24 Locati n uu ket ape RR Ran s ERR Sad 499 Belts Seal vasa cet ee Sabra eed egre aie c ed 47 Body Mechanism Lubrication 504 B Pillar Locations 42244 RR LY RPG ed 408 Brake Assist System 396 Brake Control System Electronic 395 Brake Flui
417. stem adding refrigerant or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected should be done by an experienced technician system as the chemicals can damage your air condi tioning components Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty 502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R 134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro carbon HFC that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone saving product How ever the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealer or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment NOTE Use only manufacturer approved A C system sealers stop leak products seal conditioners compressor oil and refrigerants A C Air Filter 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 1 Remove the access door in the cowl screen by pressing the retaining clips Access Door 2 Unsnap both ends and lift the filter access cover MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 503 Filter Access Cover A C Air Filter 3 Remove the used filter 5 Close the filter access cover 4 Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper direction of airflow which is toward the
418. stored in for 12344 Voicemail are sent Password are sent associated wth entry is dialed incoming call is 030863306 Hn UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 NOTE e You can replace John Smith with any name in your mobile or favorite phone book You can also say Send a message to John Smith and the system will ask you which phone number you want to send a message to for John Smith You can replace Mobile with Home Work or Other You can replace Incoming Calls with Outgoing Calls or Missed Calls You can replace 248 555 1212 with any phone number supported by your Mobile phone These commands can be used during a phone call after pushing the Uconnect Voice Command button on the steering wheel Please note the call will be muted while the VR session is active Send dial tones for automated systems is available while a call is active This is an example that uses a Phonebook Record named Voicemail Password Storing Dial tones in contact names is possible but only the first number encountered in a contact name will be sent For example if there is a number stored in the Home and Work numbers for the contact Voicemail password only the Home number will be sent If your phone does not support phonebook download or call log download over Bluetooth than these com mands will return a response that the contact does not exist in the p
419. surfaces 516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M WARNING Continued Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid Brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure This could result in a collision Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture Automatic Transmission Selection Of Lubricant It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to ensure optimum transmission performance and life Use only the manufacturer s recommended transmission fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for fluid specifications It is important to maintain the transmission fluid at the correct level using the recommended fluid No chemical flushes should be used in any transmission only the approved lubricant should be used 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 and will require more frequent fluid and filter changes Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for fluid specifications Special Additives The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any special additives in the transmission ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF is an engineered product a
420. t driver even Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain short trips Someone on the road may be a poor driver SABIC and Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB and cause a collision that includes you This can happen also need room to inflate Do not lean against the far away from home or on your own street door or window Sit upright in the center of the seat Research has shown that seat belts save lives and they In a collision you and your passengers can suffer can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some much greater injuries if you are not properly buck of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown led up You can strike the interior of your vehicle or from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of other passengers or you can be thrown out of the ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the vehicle Always be sure you and others in your inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should vehicle are buckled up properly be belted at all times Inflatable Curtain SABIC and or Seat Mounted Side Air Bag SAB during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed Continued E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Lap Shoulder Belts WARNING All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with nm lap shoulder belts Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat The belt webbing retract
421. t fuel economy The transmission automatically upshifts through underdrive first second and third gears direct fourth gear and overdrive fifth gear The DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions When frequent transmission shifting occurs such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi tions in hilly terrain traveling into strong head winds or while towing heavy trailers use the AutoStick shift control refer to AutoStick in this section to select a lower gear Under these conditions using a lower gear will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup 380 STARTING AND OPERATING Ses SPORT IF EQUIPPED This mode alters the transmission s automatic shift schedule for sportier driving Upshift speeds are in creased to make full use of available engine power To toggle between DRIVE and SPORT modes touch the SPORT button on the Controls screen in the center touch panel Transmission Limp Home Mode Transmission function is monitored electronically for abnormal conditions If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated In this mode the transmission remains in the current gear until the vehicle is brought to a stop After the vehicle has stopped the transmission will remain in second gear regardless of which forward gear is selecte
422. t is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant s chest ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Seat Belt Pretensioner The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision Pretensioners work for all size occu pants 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 Like the air bags the preten sioners are single use items A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger if equipped with front passenger BeltAlert to fasten their seat belts The feature is active whenever the ignition is on If the driver or front seat passenger is unbelted the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both front seat belts are fastened The BeltAlert warning sequence begins after the vehicle speed is over 5 mph
423. table Curtain SABIC Inflator Units During collisions where the impact is confined to a particular area of the side of the vehicle the ORC may deploy the SABIC air bags depending on the severity and type of collision In these events the ORC will deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle A quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain air bag The inflating side curtain air bag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window The air bag inflates in about 30 mil liseconds about one quarter of the time that it takes to en THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 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 air bag inflates This especially applies to children The side curtain air bag is only about 3 1 2 in 9 cm thick when it is inflated Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed Front And Side Impact Sensors In front and side impacts impact sensors can aid the ORC in determining appropriate response to impact events Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment if the communication network remains intact and the power remains intact depending on the nature of the event the ORC will d
424. tance Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle Never overload them Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion TIRES GENERAL INFORMATION y mn M i shock Objects on the road and chuckholes can Tire Pressure cause damage that result in tire failure e Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect ve hicle handling and can fail suddenly resulting in loss of vehicle control e Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob lems You could lose control of your vehicle Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle Three primary areas are affected by improper tire pressure Continued 414 STARTING AND OPERATING Se WARNING Continued Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom mended cold tire inflation pressure Economy Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear pat terns to develop across the tire tread These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement Under inflation also increases tire rolling resistance resulting in higher fuel consumption Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride Over inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Both under inflation and over inflation affect
425. te nance I M this check verifies the Malfunction 492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Indicator Light MIL is functioning and is not on when the engine is running and that the OBD II system is ready for testing Normally the OBD II system will be ready The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced recently had a dead battery or a battery replace ment If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to going to the test station To check if your vehicle s OBD II system is ready you must do the following 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position but do not crank or start the engine 2 If you crank or start the engine you will have to start this test over 3 As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON position you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check 4 Approximately 15 seconds later one of two things will happen The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD II system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I M station The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD II system is r
426. teering wheel at the three and nine o clock positions Remote Sound System Controls Back View Of Steering Wheel The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume 045035585 ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available AM FM SAT CD HDD AUX VES etc The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in The following describes the left hand control operation 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 The button located in the center of the left hand control will tune to the next preset station that you have pro grammed in the radio preset pushbutton 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 sw
427. ter 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 Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle s battery even when not in use ie cellular phones etc Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent the engine from starting e Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the bat tery even more quickly Only use these intermit tently and with greater caution Continued UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the center console 035135226 Front Cupholders Retractable Cover 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M Heated and Cooled Cupholders If Equipped Press the Cold symbol once to turn on the cupholder press the symbol a second time to turn the cupholder off Press the Hot symbol once to activate the cupholder press the symbol a second time to turn off the cupholder WARNING
428. the stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict able steering response Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the vehicle to drift left or right Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver s side B Pillar or rear edge of the driver s side door The tire pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as inspected 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 ee STARTING AND OPERATING 415 CAUTION After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al ways reinstall the valve stem cap This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the valve stem Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always cold tire inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km after a three hour period The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum infla tion pressure molded into the tire sidewall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide r
429. the ACC OFF position To switch back to Adaptive Cruise Control mode press the MODE button a second time WARNING In the normal Cruise Control mode the system will not react to vehicles ahead In addition the proximity warning does not activate and no alarm will sound even if you are too close to the vehicle ahead since neither the presence of the vehicle ahead nor the vehicle to vehicle distance is detected Be sure to maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead Always be aware which mode is selected To Set A Desired Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired press the SET button and release The EVIC will display the set speed NOTE You must observe the display when setting or changing speed not the speedometer ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 To Vary The Speed Setting There are two ways to change the set speed e Use the accelerator pedal to adjust the vehicle to the desired speed and press the SET button Tap the RES or SET button to increase or decrease the set speed in 1 mph 1 6 km h increments respec tively Hold the RES or SET button for 5 mph 8 km h increments To Cancel The system will disable normal Cruise Control without erasing the memory if e You softly tap or depress the brake pedal e You press the CANCEL button The Electronic Stability Control Traction Control Sys tem ESC TCS activates To Resume Press the
430. the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release When the Panic Alarm is on the headlights will turn on the 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 three minutes unless you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph 24 km h or greater NOTE The interior lights will turn off if you cycle the ignition switch to the ACC or ON RUN position while the Panic Alarm is activated However the exterior lights and horn will remain on You may need to be less than 35 ft 11 m from the vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the system Programming Additional Transmitters Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE BEEEEEEEEEIEIEAEMAMAMAMAMAMEMMMEMMMMMMNMNMNMNM Transmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery NOTE Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board 1 Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical 021337430 latch on the back of the RKE transmitter sideways with your thumb and then pul
431. the arrow back soft key NOTE Bass Mid Treble allow you to simply slide your finger up or down to change the setting as well as touch directly on the desired setting e Speed Adjusted Volume This feature increases or decreases volume relative to vehicle speed To change the Speed Adjusted Volume touch the Off 1 2 or 3 soft key Then touch the arrow back soft key es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 e Music Info Cleanup This feature helps organize music files for optimized music navigation To make your selection touch the Music Info Cleanup soft key select On or Off followed by pressing the arrow back soft key e Surround Sound This feature provides simulated surround sound mode To make your selection touch the Surround Sound soft key select On or Off followed by pressing the arrow back soft key Phone Bluetooth After pressing the Phone Bluetooth soft key the follow ing settings will be available e Paired Devices This feature shows which phones are paired to the Phone Bluetooth system For further information refer to the Uconnect Supplement SiriusXM Setup After pressing the SIRIUS Setup soft key the following settings will be available e Channel Skip SiriusXM can be programmed to designate a group of channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to exclude undesirable channels while scanning To make your selection touch the Channel Skip soft key select the channels you w
432. the head restraint to get a better fit Next pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path 4 click Finally pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap Refer to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil dren LATCH Restraint System for directions to attach a tether anchor Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path It should not move more than 1 inch 25 4 mm in any direction Any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the belt path opening of the child restraint you may have trouble tightening the seat belt If this happens discon nect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle end belt up to three full turns to shorten it Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out away from the child restraint Repeat steps 4 to 6 above to complete the installation of the child restrai
433. the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is placed in the OFF position a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver s door is opened Fog Lights If Equipped Front Fog Lights If Equipped The front fog light switch is built into the headlight switch 031464416 Fog Light Switch O To activate the front fog lights turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and press the headlight switch To turn off the front fog lights either press the headlight switch a second time or turn off the headlight switch ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Rear Fog Lights If Equipped Qs The rear fog light switch is built into the head light switch To activate the rear fog lights turn the headlamp switch to the park lamp or head lamp position Press the headlight switch once for front fog lights press the switch a second time for front and rear fog lights Pressing the switch a third time will deactivate the rear fog lights and a fourth time will deactivate the front fog lights Turning the headlight switch off will also deactivate the fog lights An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on NOTE The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on However selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the tur
434. the ignition must be in the ON RUN position not the ACC position If the vehicle s key fob is unavailable or the battery is discharged see Manual Park Release or Shift Lever Override in What To Do In Emergencies for instruc tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of PARK for towing CAUTION Do not use sling type equipment when towing Damage to the fascia will occur When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck do not attach to the front or rear suspension components Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing Continued mission may result e The manufacturer does not recommend towing this vehicle using a tow dolly Vehicle damage may occur Flatbed towing is recommended DO NOT tow an AWD vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground If the transmission is operable vehicles WITHOUT AWD may be towed with rear wheels on the ground under the following conditions e The transmission must be in NEUTRAL e The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph 48 km h 486 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Sx e The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles 24 km for 5 speed transmission or 30 miles 48 km for CAUHON 8 speed transmission Failure to follow these towing methods can cause severe engine or transmission damage Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty If the transmission is not operable or the vehicle must be towed faster than 30 mph 48
435. the system will remain active until the vehicle speed is increased to approximately 7 mph 11 km h or above The system will become active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to speeds less than approximately 6 mph 9 km h ParkSense Sensors The four ParkSense sensors located in the rear fascia bumper monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors field of view The sensors can detect obstacles from approximately 12 in 30 cm up to 79 in 200 cm from the rear fascia bumper in the horizontal direction depending on the location type and orienta tion of the obstacle The six ParkSense sensors located in the front fascia bumper monitor the area in front of the vehicle that is within the sensors field of view The sensors can detect obstacles from approximately 12 in 30 cm up to 47 in 120 cm from the front fascia bumper in the horizontal direction depending on the location type and orienta tion of the obstacle ParkSense Warning Display The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected from the Uconnect Sys tem Refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ParkSense Warning screen is located within the ParkSense Display ue Vehicle ears ene It ues The warning display will turn ON indicating the system visual warnings to indicate
436. tion pressure ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Lights Fluid Leaks Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn engine coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument fumes are detected or if fuel power steering fluid or aS panel brake fluid leaks are suspected the cause should be Door Latches located and corrected immediately Check for positive closing latching and locking UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS B MIRRORS eee 108 Power Folding Outside Mirrors mmm Automatic Dimming Mirror 108 EEG UP POs s aue scepqadtes tite vali in n Outside Mirrors lille 109 Fleer IUOS S DEEQUREDOS itii gie ve Outside Mirrors Folding Feature Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 112 If Equipped 54cm ae tie RR 109 Slide On Rod And Extender Features Of Sun Driver s Automatic Dimming Mirror If WISE aie ck Soe ee tessa aac e crores 4 ke ee aetna ahs 113 Equipped sri ss 109 MH BLIND SPOT MONITORING IF EQUIPPED 114 Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach Rear Cross Pathi em eere Re 120 Lighting If Equipped 109 Modes Of Operation 000 121 O Tilt
437. to PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK 1 Remote Positive Post 2 Remote Negative Post en WHAT TO DOIN EMERGENCIES 477 2 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electri CAUTION cal accessories Failure to follow these procedures could result in 3 If using another vehicle to jump start the battery park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle 1 Connect the positive end of the jumper cable to the remote positive post of the discharged vehicle Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this 2 Connect the opposite end of the positive jumper could establish a ground connection and personal cable to the positive post of the booster battery injury could result 3 Connect the negative end of the jumper cable to the mm Jump Starting Procedure negative post of the booster battery 4 Connect the opposite end of the negative jumper WARNING cable to the remote negative post of the vehicle with Failure to follow this procedure could result in per the discharged battery sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex plosion 478 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Se WARNING 8 Disconnect the positive jumper cable from the positive post of the booster battery Do not connect the cable to the negative post ofthe
438. to maintain by adjusting the driver and pas senger temperature hard or soft control buttons 8 9 14 15 Once the desired temperature is displayed the system will achieve and automatically maintain that comfort level 3 When the system is set up for your comfort level it is not necessary to change the settings You will experi ence the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 NOTE e It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for cold or hot vehicles The system automatically adjusts the temperature mode and blower speed to provide comfort as quickly as possible e The temperature can be displayed in U S or Metric units by selecting the US M customer programmable feature Refer to the Uconnect System Settings in this section of the manual To provide you with maximum comfort in the Automatic mode during cold start ups the blower fan will remain on low until the engine warms up The blower will increase in speed and transition into Auto mode Manual Operation The system allows for manual selection of blower speed air distribution mode A C status and recirculation control The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by adjusting the blower control The fan will now operate at a fixed speed until additional speeds are selected This allows the front occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the vehicle an
439. to provide enhanced protection for an occupant during a side impact The Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags are located in the outboard side of the front seats NOTE Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment After any collision the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Air Bag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components e e e e e Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Air Bag Warning Light Steering Wheel and Column Instrument Panel Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Knee Impact Bolster Driver Advanced Front Air Bag Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC e Front and Side Impact Sensors Front Seat Belt Pretensioners Seat Belt Buckle Switch and Seat Track Position Sensors 2 Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC which may receive information from the front impact sensors The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires air bag deployment This low output is used in le
440. to time out or quit after several seconds of trans mission 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 It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling process to prevent possible overheating of the garage door or gate motor 1 Cycle the ignition to the ON RUN position 2 Place the hand held transmitter 1 to 3 in 3 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink button you wish to pro gram while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view 262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE EBENEN 9 Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release cycle your hand held transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink has successfully accepted the frequency signal The indi cator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully trained Watch for the HomeLink indicator to change flash rates When it changes it is programmed It may take up to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases The garage door may open and close while you are programming Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button and observe the indicator light e If the indicator light stays on constantly program ming is complete and the garage door device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons repeat each step for each re
441. too late or too early This may cause your vehicle to brake late or unexpectedly Give extra attention in curves and be ready to apply the brakes if necessary Be sure to select an appropriate speed while driving in curves 818e955e ACC may occasionally provide braking and or a driver alert that you consider unnecessary This may be the system s response to signs guardrails and other station ary objects in a curve This may also occur at the base of steep hills This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 Using ACC On Hills When driving on hills ACC may not detect a vehicle in your lane Depending on the speed vehicle load traffic conditions and the steepness of the hills ACC perfor mance may be limited 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lane Changing ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling In the illustration shown ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it s too late for the ACC system to take action ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane There will not be sufficient distance to the lane changing vehicle Always be atten tive and ready to apply the brakes if necessary 818e9563 Narrow Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are
442. tors Uconnect Phone will provide notification to inform you of your phone and network status when you are attempt ing to make a phone call using Uconnect Phone The status is given for network signal strength and phone battery strength 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad WARNING Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving Never dial using the mobile phone keypad while driving You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone keypad and still use the Uconnect Phone while dialing via the mobile phone keypad the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measures By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth mobile phone the audio will be played through your vehicle s audio system The Uconnect Phone will work the same as if you dial the number using voice a command NOTE Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the Uconnect Phone to play it on the vehicle audio system so you will not hear it Under this situation after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progress Once your call is answered you will hear the audio Mute Un Mute Mute ON OFF When you mute the Uconnect Phone you wil
443. towing D Inspect and replace PCV valve if X hs necessary E The spark plug change interval is mileage based only 8 yearly intervals do not apply 552 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Se WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic e Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve hicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident M A l N T E N A N ie E S C H E D U L E S 8 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ll SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech YOUR VEHICLE say roeie aup a 9 REX aad 555 Impaired TDD TTY 000 557 Prepare For The Appointment 555 Service Contract resite erti epi 557 Prepare A List sse cope RR 555 Bi WARRANTY INFORMATION 558 Be Reasonable With Requests 555 BM MOPAR PARTS enne 559 E IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE 555 B6 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 559 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 556 In The 50 United States And E Washington D C eee ea res 559 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center
444. ubse quent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the sys tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 CAUTION the ON RUN position before engine start If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to The TPMS has been optimized for the original ON RUN have the condition checked promptly equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and Certain conditions such as poor fuel quality etc may warning have been established for the tire size illuminate the MIL after engine start The vehicle should equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system opera be serviced if the light stays on through several of your tion or sensor damage may result when using re typical driving cycles In most situations the vehicle will placement equipment that is not of the same size drive normally and will not require towing type and or style Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage Do not use tire sealant from
445. ugh for an adult safety belt Always check the child seat Owner s Manual to make sure you have the correct seat for your child ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 WARNING Before buying any restraint system make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards You should also make sure that you can install In a collision an unrestrained child can become a it in the vehicle where you will use it projectile inside the vehicle The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so NOTE For additional information refer to www seatcheck org or call 1 866 SEATCHECK Cana dian residents should refer to Transport Canada s web site for additional information http www tc gc ca eng roadsafety safedrivers childsafety index 53 htm 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 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size Height Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or younger and who have not reached the height or weight limits of their child restraint Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Child Restraint facing rearward in the rear seat of
446. ulder belt placed behind you will not protect 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 022636830 Removing Slack From Belt en THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 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 possible and keep it snug A twisted belt may not protect you properly 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 authorized dealer immedi ately and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retrac tor will withdraw any slack in the belt 6 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi tion If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no 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 ass
447. upant Restraint System of the vehicle 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M NOTE The passenger s seat will move up or down WARNING forward or rearward Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death e Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt which could result in serious injury or death Power Seat Switches 1 Seat Control 2 Seatback Control ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 CAUTION Tilting The Seat Up Or Down The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four directions Pull upward or push downward on the front or rear of the seat switch the front or rear of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position is reached Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat s path Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Reclining The Seatback The seat can be adjust
448. ure that you have engaged the shift lever into the PARK position When shifting into PARK firmly move the shift lever all the way forward and to the left until it stops and is fully seated Look at the shift lever position display and verify that it indicates the PARK position With brake pedal released verify that the shift lever will not move out of PARK REVERSE This range is for moving the vehicle backward Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop NEUTRAL Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running The engine may be started in this range Apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle ee STARTING AND OPERATING 379 WARNING Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision CAUTION Towing the vehicle coasting or driving for any other reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause severe transmission damage Refer to Recreational Towing in Starting And Operating and Towing A Disabled Vehicle in What To Do In Emergencies for further information DRIVE This range should be used for most city and highway driving It provides the smoothest upshifts and down shifts and the bes
449. ures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These Owner s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac quaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC vehicles Included are starting operating emergency and mainte nance procedures as well as specifications capabilities and safety tips en F YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 561 Call toll free at e 1 800 890 4038 U S e 1 800 387 1143 Canada Or Visit us on the Worldwide Web at e www techauthority com DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration The specific grade rating assigned by the tire s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Treadwear The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The 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 di
450. urther information Pair Link Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone To begin using your Uconnect Phone you must pair your compatible Bluetooth enabled mobile phone 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se To complete the pairing process you will need to refer ence your mobile phone Owner s Manual The Uconnect website may also provide detailed instruc tions for pairing NOTE You must have Bluetooth enabled on your phone to complete this procedure The vehicle must be in PARK Press the Phone soft key on the screen to begin If there is no phone currently connected with the system a pop up will appear 68 yf FM 91 7 10 10 NW 54 out No phone connected Would you like to pair a phone gt e es L iy Radio Player Controls More Select Yes to begin the pairing process Then search for available devices on your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone When prompted on the phone enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect screen If No is selected touch the Settings soft key from the Uconnect Phone main screen Touch the Add Device soft key ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 e Search for available devices on your Bluetooth 5 When the pairing process has successfully completed enabled mobile phone When prompted on the the system will prompt you to choose whether or not phone enter the name and PIN shown on the this is your favorite phone
451. ust enough to remove the flat tire facing outward The vehicle could be damaged if the and install the spare tire spare tire is mounted incorrectly WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 473 Refer to Compact Spare Tire and to Limited Use Spare under Tires General Information in Start ing and Operating for additional warnings cautions and information about the spare tire its use and operation 8 Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the lug nut toward the wheel Lightly tighten the lug nuts WARNING To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack 060633619 do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury Mounting Spare Tire NOTE For vehicles so equipped do not attempt to install a hicl ing the jack center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare TIN Me eID Mee ene ey ne ane handle counterclockwise 474 WHAT TO DOIN EMERGENCIES Sg 10 Finish tightening the lug nuts Push down on the Road Tire Installation wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice The correct tight 2 Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped ness of each lug nut is 110 ft Ib 150 N m If in doubt end of the nut toward the wheel Lightly tighten the about the correct tightness have them checked with lug nuts a torque w
452. ving ie emet anea c3 Baie RE Rem etos 316 Ethanol amp sux sek esee dra mareta es d dread 437 Filler Door Gas Cap sess isas asmia aie aas 300 G solifie esaa n ne eae e n Pore gid a ees A 436 Gauge udis epe UE PP IS LEA d RE d 300 Light 22x ee e d mE ee eR edes 311 Materials Added eee ee 439 Methanol sema nea adra RR drs Boake Gee 437 Octane Rating ecs seas e kk m ion d 436 Requirements 6 6 0c eee eee 436 Saver Mode slve MEI eee ra 316 Sp cilicati nS car apai ei oes Rd EP e ga 542 Tank Capacity sears ngaere hian eee 541 Fuel Flexible 0 es 441 Fuel Optimizer Re ee Pa eee 316 Fuel Sayer oana taena ee ee 316 PS6S icwue3 eade uG R3 bx EUG Rea eats a NU 525 Gasoline Clean Air llle 437 Gasoline Fuel sec erered 0 0 0 ee eee eee 436 CONSERVING acie depo he S pa x RUE E orla 316 ee INDEX 571 Gasoline Reformulated Gauges Coolant Temperature Fuel Speedometer Tachometer Gear Ranges Gear Select Lever Override General Information Glass Cleaning Gross Axle Weight Rating Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR a oes eae dee a Ebr ue a ERE a Hazard Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water Hazard Warning Flasher Headlights 9 cater e mU Rees 537 Automatic dk Sehr hid Hele SOE anu 193 Cleaning 33 644 9 dp ee ER RE R3 ns 523 Delay dsa tw de Se ee he ee One USE RR dass 193 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 198 Lights On Reminder
453. ward and to the left until it stops and is the transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle fully seated 372 STARTING AND OPERATING Se WARNING Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision CAUTION Towing the vehicle coasting or driving for any other reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause severe transmission damage Refer to Recreational Towing in Starting And Operating and Towing A Disabled Vehicle in What To Do In Emergencies for further information DRIVE This range should be used for most city and highway driving It provides the smoothest upshifts and down shifts and the best fuel economy The transmission automatically upshifts through all forward gears The DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteris tics under all normal operating conditions When frequent transmission shifting occurs such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi tions in hilly terrain traveling into strong head winds or while towing heavy trailers use the AutoStick shift control if equipped to select a lower gear Under these conditions using a lower gear will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shift ing and heat buildup During extremely cold temperatures 22 F
454. with the phonebook entry as tones over the phone e The first number encountered for that contact will be sent All other numbers entered for that contact will be ignored You may not hear all of the tones due to mobile phone network configurations This is normal e Some paging and voice mail systems have system time out settings that are too short and may not allow the use of this feature e Pauses wait or other characters that are supported by some phones are not supported over Bluetooth These additional symbols will be ignored in the dialing a numbered sequence ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Barge In Overriding Prompts The vk button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice command immediately For example if a prompt is asking There are 2 numbers with the name John Say the full name you could press the Sve button and say John Smith to select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt Voice Response Length It is possible for you to choose between Brief and Detailed Voice Response Length e Touch the More soft key where available then touch the Settings soft key Touch the Display soft key then scroll down to Voice Response Length e Select either Brief or Detailed by touching the box next to the selection A check mark will appear to show your selection Phone And Network Status Indica
455. y illuminate with the engine running If this should occur turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light should go out However if the light remains on have the ESC and BAS checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 1 US DOT Safety Standards Code TIN 2 Size Designation 3 Service Description 054903773 4 Maximum Load 5 Maximum Pressure 6 Treadwear Traction and Temperature Grades STARTING AND OPERATING 403 NOTE P Passenger Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards P Metric tires have the letter P molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa tion Example P215 65R15 95H European Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards Tires designed to this standard 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 LT Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are spares designed for tempo rary emergency use only Temporary high pressure 404 STARTING AND OPERATING Ss com
456. y of the owner If you carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers de icer salt etc be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel Use MOPAR Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as possible Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle Wheel And Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion To remove heavy soil and or excessive brake dust use MOPAR Wheel Cleaner CAUTION Do not use scouring pads steel wool a bristle brush or metal polishes Do not use oven cleaner These products may damage the wheel s protective finish Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel s pro tective finish Only MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended 522 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure If Equipped Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following manner e Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a clean dry towel Blot any remaining stain with a clean damp towel e For tough stains apply MOPAR Total Clean or a mild soap solution to a clean damp cloth and remove stain Use a fresh damp towel to remove soap residue For gre
457. y problem the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the following steps NOTE In cases where the instrument cluster message indicates the transmission may not re engage after en gine shutdown perform this procedure only in a desired location preferably at your authorized dealer 1 Stop the vehicle 2 Shift the transmission into PARK if possible 374 STARTING AND OPERATING Se 3 Turn the engine OFF 4 Wait approximately 30 seconds 5 Restart the engine 6 Shift into the desired gear range If the problem is no longer detected the transmission will return to normal operation NOTE Even if the transmission can be reset we recom mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your earliest possible convenience Your authorized dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur If the transmission cannot be reset authorized dealer service is required Five Speed Automatic Transmission If Equipped The shift lever position display located in the instrument cluster indicates the transmission gear range You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of PARK refer to Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System in this section To drive move the shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position The electronically controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule The transmission electronics are self calibrating therefore
458. ycles and the vehicle has been driven several miles kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see your autho rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light lo cated in the instrument cluster starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active 402 STARTING AND OPERATING The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light also flashes when TCS is active If the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash during ac celeration ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions NOTE e The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light and the ESC OFF Indicator Light come on momen tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON e Each time the ignition is turned ON the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active This is normal the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation The ESC OFF Indicator Light indicates the Electronic Stability Control ESC is off b OFF Synchronizing ESC If the power supply is interrupted battery 8 disconnected or discharged the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light ma
459. yer iua ERa Ea e 339 Customer Programmable Features Uconnect E CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE 340 System 8 4 Settings ess 321 E RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES 340 E SE TTS TEIE OR COCK aaa i B CLIMATE CONTROLS 0 341 B hod UE MEI CONTRI iea ii d General Overview lees 341 ic7 m ea ncs M ME DUE Climate Control Functions 347 SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER SELECTABLE Automatic Temperature Control ATC 348 SURROUND DSS IF EQUIPPED 337 Operating ps spe 40 oe e Alana ce 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 040136841 1 Air Outlet 7 ESC Off Switch 13 Engine Start Stop Button 2 Instrument Cluster 8 Uconnect System Hard Controls 14 Trunk Release Button 3 Hazard Switch 9 SD Memory Card Slot 15 Dimmer Controls 4 Uconnect System 10 Power Outlet 16 Hood Release 5 Climate Control Hard Controls 11 CD DVD Slot 17 Headlight Switch 6 Glove Compartment 12 Storage Compartment 18 Analog Clock 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 040340808 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 040340809 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1 Tachometer This gauge measures engine revolutions per minute RPM x 1000 2 Park Headlight ON
460. you when valet parking ENGINE Keyless Ignition Node KIN 1 OFF 2 ACC ACCESSORY 3 ON RUN 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ME To remove the emergency key slide the mechanical latch on the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand 020241333 Emergency Key Removal NOTE You can insert the double sided emergency key into the lock cylinders with either side up Ignition Or Accessory On Message Opening the driver s door when the ignition is in ACC or ON engine not running a chime will sound to remind you to cycle the ignition to OFF In addition to the chime the ignition or accessory on message will display in the cluster NOTE With the Uconnect system the power window switches radio power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position Opening either front door will cancel this feature The time for this feature is programmable Refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information en THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 WARNING e When leaving the vehicle always remove the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle e Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle CAUTION An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves Always remove the Key Fob fro

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