2018 Jeep Compass Reset Oil Change Indicator

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  Introduction 1

• 11

  Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

• 91

  Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

  • 99

    Uconnect™ Phone - if Equipped

  • 130

    Voice Command - if Equipped

  • 135

    Seats

  • 148

    To Open and Close the Hood

  • 150

    Lights

  • 154

    Windshield Wipers and Washers

  • 158

    Tilt Steering Column

  • 160

    Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped

  • 163

    Garage Door Opener - if Equipped

  • 169

    Power Sunroof - if Equipped

  • 173

    Electrical Power Outlets

  • 176

    Power Inverter - if Equipped

  • 178

    Cupholders

  • 179

    Storage

  • 181

    Console Features

  • 182

    Cargo Area Features

  • 187

    Rear Window Features

  • 189

    Roof Luggage Rack - if Equipped

• 191

  Understanding Your Instrument Panel

  • 194

    Instrument Panel Features

  • 195

    Instrument Cluster

  • 196

    Instrument Cluster Descriptions

  • 210

    Mini-Trip Computer - if Equipped

  • 212

    Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - if Equipped

  • 222

    Media Center 230 (REQ) - AM/FM Stereo Radio and 6-Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX Jack)

  • 237

    Equipped

  • 242

    Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES)

  • 251

    Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES+RSC)

  • 267

    Ipod /USB/MP3 Control - if Equipped

  • 274

    Steering Wheel Audio Controls

  • 275

    CD/DVD Disc Maintenance

  • 276

    Climate Controls

  • 276

    Radio Operation and Mobile Phones

• 289

  Starting and Operating

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• 5

  Introduction 1

• 11

  Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

• 91

  Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

  • 99

    Uconnect™ Phone - if Equipped

  • 130

    Voice Command - if Equipped

  • 135

    Seats

  • 148

    To Open and Close the Hood

  • 150

    Lights

  • 154

    Windshield Wipers and Washers

  • 158

    Tilt Steering Column

  • 160

    Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped

  • 163

    Garage Door Opener - if Equipped

  • 169

    Power Sunroof - if Equipped

  • 173

    Electrical Power Outlets

  • 176

    Power Inverter - if Equipped

  • 178

    Cupholders

  • 179

    Storage

  • 181

    Console Features

  • 182

    Cargo Area Features

  • 187

    Rear Window Features

  • 189

    Roof Luggage Rack - if Equipped

• 191

  Understanding Your Instrument Panel

  • 194

    Instrument Panel Features

  • 195

    Instrument Cluster

  • 196

    Instrument Cluster Descriptions

  • 210

    Mini-Trip Computer - if Equipped

  • 212

    Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - if Equipped

  • 222

    Media Center 230 (REQ) - AM/FM Stereo Radio and 6-Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX Jack)

  • 237

    Equipped

  • 242

    Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES)

  • 251

    Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES+RSC)

  • 267

    Ipod /USB/MP3 Control - if Equipped

  • 274

    Steering Wheel Audio Controls

  • 275

    CD/DVD Disc Maintenance

  • 276

    Climate Controls

  • 276

    Radio Operation and Mobile Phones

• 289

  Starting and Operating

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• Page 1 Compass 2 0 1 1 O W N E R ' S M A N U A L...
• Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and features and equipment that are either standard or op- the name Chrysler Canada Inc.

• Page 3: Introduction

  TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .

• Page 5: Table Of Contents

  INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....7 Rollover Warning .

• Page 6: Introduction

  4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.

• Page 7: How To Use This Manual

  INTRODUCTION 5 control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by injury.
• Page 8 6 INTRODUCTION...

• Page 9: Warnings And Cautions

  INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner's Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.

• Page 10: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

  8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or death.

• Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 To Arm The System ....18 Ignition Key Removal .
• Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock ..21 Power Windows — If Equipped ... . 33 Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock .
• Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Energy Management Feature ... . . 52 Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....72 Seat Belt Pretensioners .

• Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9

  12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has 1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These automatic transmission).
• Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service.

• Page 16: Locking Doors With A Key

  14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SENTRY KEY CAUTION! The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor- ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation remove the key from the ignition and lock all the is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

• Page 17: Replacement Keys

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the been programmed to the vehicle electronics.

• Page 18: Customer Key Programming

  16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE dealer or by following the customer key programming three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turn procedure. This procedure consists of programming a the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the blank key to the vehicle electronics.

• Page 19: General Information

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • This device may not cause harmful interference. The new Sentry Key is programmed. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro- • This device must accept any interference that may be grammed during this procedure.

• Page 20: To Arm The System

  18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Arm The System To Disarm The System Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter, or insert the key 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get out into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to of the vehicle.

• Page 21: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver's door, or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal.

• Page 22: Illuminated Approach - If Equipped

  20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. following steps: Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm. 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than Illuminated Approach —...

• Page 23: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 To Lock The Doors And Liftgate 1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans- Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 sec- ter to lock all doors and liftgate.

• Page 24: Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock

  22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when with the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- key removed.

• Page 25: Programming Additional Transmitters

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless 2. This device must accept any interference that may be you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second received including interference that may cause undesired time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.

• Page 26: Transmitter Battery Replacement

  24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transmitter Battery Replacement NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade screwdriver to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart.

• Page 27: Remote Starting System - If Equipped

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • Hazard switch off NOTE: If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED •...
• Page 28 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Enter Remote Start WARNING! (Continued) Press and release the REMOTE START button • Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- away from children. Operation of the Remote Start onds.

• Page 29: To Exit Remote Start And Drive

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: NOTE: To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START • The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500 button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote •...

• Page 30: Door Locks

  28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS WARNING! Manual Door Locks • For personal security and safety in the event of an Use the manual door lock knob to lock the doors from accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as inside the vehicle.

• Page 31: Power Door Locks

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is located on the driver's and front passenger's door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. NOTE: To prevent from locking the key in the vehicle, the power door lock switch will not operate when the key is in the ignition and either front door is open.
• Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the 2. The transmission is in gear. following procedure: 3. All doors are closed. 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition 4.
• Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 NOTE: Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming • If you do not hear the chime it means that the system The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be did not enter the programming mode and you will enabled or disabled as follows: need to repeat the procedure.

• Page 34: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors

  32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection programming. Door Lock System 1. Open the rear door. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting.

• Page 35: Power Windows - If Equipped

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches The window controls on the driver's door trim panel control all the door windows.

• Page 36: Auto-Down

  34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 min- utes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.

• Page 37: Window Lockout Switch

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Window Lockout Switch LIFTGATE The window lockout switch on the driver's door allows NOTE: The key that is used to start the vehicle is also you to disable the window control on the other doors. To used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate.
• Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed NOTE: • In the event of a power malfunction, or the RKE without using the key. To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with one fluid transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the motion.

• Page 39: Occupant Restraints

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located WARNING! (Continued) on top of the front seats (integrated into the head • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, restraint) make sure that all windows are closed, and the •...
• Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large risk of harm from a deploying airbag: item in a seat —...
• Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under vehicle has side airbags, and deployment occurs, the their arm.

• Page 42: Lap/Shoulder Belts

  40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even WARNING! (Continued) on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument and cause an accident that includes you.
• Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 normal conditions. However, in an accident the belt will WARNING! (Continued) lock and reduce the risk of you striking the inside of the • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat vehicle or being thrown out.
• Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is along side the pillar near the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt.
• Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a "click." • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
• Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt WARNING! (Continued) reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in an accident. • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in an accident, increasing head and neck injury.
• Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully.

• Page 48: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

  46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Push the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that fits you best.

• Page 49: Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions The second row center lap/shoulder belt features a three-point seat belt with a mini-latch and buckle, which allows the shoulder belt to detach from the lower anchor when the seat is folded.
• Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the right head 5. Sit back in the seat. Slide the regular latch plate up the restraint. webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap.
• Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 7. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your 8. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up comfortable and not resting on your neck.

• Page 52: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

  50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 10. To disengage the mini-latch from the mini-buckle for 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the storage, insert the regular latch plate into the black folded webbing. button on the top of the mini-buckle.

• Page 53: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 If the passenger seating position is equipped with an position that has a belt with this feature. Children ALR and is being used for normal usage: 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seat.

• Page 54: Energy Management Feature

  52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func- tion is not working properly when checked ac-...

• Page 55: Supplemental Active Head Restraints (Ahr)

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines worn snugly and positioned properly.
• Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE impact occurs, the AHR may deploy based on the sever- CAUTION! ity and type of the impact. All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle's seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
• Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. Hand Positioning Points On AHR 2.
• Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE AHR In Reset Position 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mecha- nism NOTE: • If you have difficulties or problems resetting the 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock Active Head Restraints, see an authorized dealer.

• Page 59: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System The front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the (BeltAlert ) front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert may be BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front front passenger (if equipped with front passenger passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if...

• Page 60: Seat Belt Extender

  58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position and Seat Belt Extender wait for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn off. If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if 3.

• Page 61: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother 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.
• Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Seat- design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of Mounted Side Airbags (SAB) to provide enhanced pro- inflation that are based on the severity and type of tection for an occupant during a side impact.

• Page 63: Advanced Front Airbag Features

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 • Instrument Panel Advanced Front Airbag Features The Advanced Front Airbag system has multistage driver • Knee Impact Bolster and front passenger airbags. This system provides output • Driver Advanced Front Airbag appropriate to the severity and type of collision as deter- mined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), which •...
• Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE side impact. The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air- WARNING! (Continued) bag is marked with an airbag label sewn into the out- • Do not put anything on or around the airbag board side of the front seats. covers or attempt to open them manually.
• Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left airbag only and a right-side impact deploys the right airbag only. Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) SABIC airbags may offer side-impact and vehicle rollover protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure.
• Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Being too close to the Supplemental Side Airbag WARNING! (Continued) Inflatable Curtain and/or Seat-Mounted Side Airbag • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects during deployment could cause you to be severely between you and the side airbags;...

• Page 67: Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Advanced Front Airbags are designed to provide addi- Airbags work with the knee bolsters to provide improved tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in protection for the driver and front passenger.
• Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Because airbag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over Also, the ORC turns on the Airbag Warning time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not Light in the instrument panel for approxi- good indicators of whether or not an airbag should have mately four to eight seconds for a self-check deployed.
• Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 based on the collision type and severity. The steering WARNING! wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru- airbags inflate to their full size.
• Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Based on the severity and type of collision, the side A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side airbag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be curtain airbag.
• Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Front And Side Impact Sensors If A Deployment Occurs In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the The front airbags are designed to deflate immediately ORC in determining appropriate response to impact after deployment.
• Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • As the airbags deflate, you may see some smoke-like WARNING! particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the non-toxic gas used for Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot airbag inflation.
• Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your airbag WARNING! system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or may • Modifications to any part of the airbag system not function properly if modifications are made.

• Page 74: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

  72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE with airbag system electrical components. While the located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the airbag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer ser- fuse is good.

• Page 75: Child Restraints

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, ment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
• Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Safety experts recommend that children ride WARNING! rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
• Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 • The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh- WARNING! ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle's seat belts properly. If the child Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle's cushion the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger...
• Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE you make sure that you can install the child restraint in WARNING! the vehicle where you will use it, before you buy it. • Improper installation can lead to failure of an •...
• Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 retractor. For additional information on ALR, refer to retracts, you will hear a ratcheting sound. This indicates "Automatic Locking Mode". The chart below defines the the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode. seating positions with an Automatic Locking Retractor 2.
• Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child • Check belt fit periodically. A child's squirming or restraint manufacturer's directions. slouching can move the belt out of position. • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the WARNING! child closer to the center of the vehicle.
• Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 seats such that two seats share a common lower anchor- age. If you are installing LATCH-compatible child re- straints in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the LATCH anchors or the vehicle's seat belt for the outboard position, but you must use the vehicle's seat belt at the center position.
• Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt products. Tether anchorage kits are also available for behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the most older vehicles.
• Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower and tether straps so that you can attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages more easily. The tether strap should be routed over the center of the head restraint and attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the seatback.

• Page 84: Engine Break-In Recommendations

  82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).

• Page 85: Safety Tips

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 A new engine may consume some oil during its first few WARNING! (Continued) thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter- inside or outside of a vehicle.

• Page 86: Exhaust Gas

  84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed and the climate WARNING! control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.

• Page 87: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Defroster Vehicle Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to Seat Belts feel the air directed against the windshield. See your Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, authorized dealer for service if your defroster is frays, and loose parts.
• Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Always make sure that floor mats are properly • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the attached to the floor mat fasteners. driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob- •...

• Page 89: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.

• Page 91: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......93 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped ... 97 Inside Day/Night Mirror .
• Page 92 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Command System Operation ..128 Folding Rear Seat ....144 Commands .
• Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Map/Reading Lights ....151 To Accelerate For Passing ....160 Windshield Wipers And Washers .
• Page 94 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Closing Sunroof — Express ... . . 169 Door Storage ..... . . 178 Closing Sunroof —...

• Page 95: Mirrors

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of vehicle).

• Page 96: Outside Mirror - Driver Side

  94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when CAUTION! the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right of the button does not illuminate. To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.

• Page 97: Power Mirrors

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 Power Mirrors WARNING! The power mirror controls are located on the driver's door trim panel. 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 mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object.

• Page 98: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped

  96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the left WARNING! or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirror to move. Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are.

• Page 99: Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED To use the vanity mirror, rotate the sun visor down and Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- swing the mirror cover upward. vehicle communications system.
• Page 100 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • www.jeep.com/uconnect system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be used with the system at a time. The system is available in • or call 1–877–855–8400 English, Spanish, or French languages.

• Page 101: Operation

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Voice Command Button Operation Actual button location may vary with the ra- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ dio. The individual buttons are described in the Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone "Operation"...
• Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE example, you can use the compound form voice Cancel Command command "Phonebook New Entry", or you can break At any prompt, after the beep, you can say "Cancel" and the compound form command into two voice com- you will be returned to the main menu.
• Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 • When prompted, after the beep, say "Pair a Phone" phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the and follow the audible prompts. vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the •...
• Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call By Saying A Name Add Names To Your Uconnect™ Phonebook • Press the button to begin. NOTE: Adding names to the Uconnect™ Phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. •...
• Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 • To call a name from downloaded (or Uconnect™) After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more Phonebook, follow the procedure in "Call by Saying a phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the Name"...
• Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Only the mobile phone's phonebook is downloaded. Object Exchange Profile (OBEX). Please see your phone SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone- Owner's Manual for specific instructions on how to send book.
• Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Edit Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in NOTE: the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return •...
• Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will Delete/Erase "All" Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish • Press the button to begin. to delete.

• Page 109: Phone Call Features

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 List All Names In The Uconnect™ Phonebook Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the • Press the button to begin. Uconnect™ Phone if the feature(s) are available on your •...
• Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to "Toggling Currently In Progress Between Calls" in this section. To combine two calls, refer If a call is currently in progress and you have another to "Conference Call"...
• Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Conference Call Call Termination When two calls are in progress (one active and one on To end a call in progress, momentarily press the hold), press and hold the button until you hear a button.

• Page 112: Uconnect™ Phone Features

  110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call Continuation Uconnect™ Phone Features Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the Language Selection Uconnect™ Phone after the vehicle ignition key has been To change the language that the Uconnect™ Phone is switched to OFF.
• Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Emergency Assistance Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is not be applicable with the available mobile service and reachable: area. •...
• Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Towing Assistance Paging If you need towing assistance: To learn how to page, refer to "Working with Automated Systems". Paging works properly except for pagers of • Press the button to begin. certain companies, which time out a little too soon to •...
• Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone that The Uconnect™ Phone will then send the corresponding normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the tones over the phone.
• Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect™ keypad and still use the Uconnect™...

• Page 117: Advanced Phone Connectivity

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) from your Uconnect™ Phone paired mobile phone to the When you mute the Uconnect™ Phone, you will still be Uconnect™ Phone or vice versa, press the button able to hear the conversation coming from the other and say "Transfer Call".
• Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, say "List Phones". • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the • The Uconnect™ Phone will play the phone names of Uconnect™...

• Page 119: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ You can either press the Uconnect™ Phone button to Phone restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect™ Phone. For Uconnect™...
• Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • fully closed windows, Voice Command • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to • dry weather condition. provide at least ⁄ in (1 cm) gap between the overhead • Even though the system is designed for users speaking console (if equipped) and the mirror.
• Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. "800" must • fully closed windows, be spoken "eight-zero-zero" not "eight hundred". • dry weather conditions, and • You can say "O" (letter "O") for "0" (zero). •...
• Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Send Messages: Uconnect™ Phone can read or send new messages on You can send messages using Uconnect™ Phone. To send your phone. a new message: • Press the Read Messages: button. If you receive a new text message while your phone is •...
• Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 List of Preset Messages: 13. I'll be late 1. Yes 14. Are you there yet? 2. No 15. Where are we meeting? 3. Where are you? 16. Can this wait? 4. I need more direction. 17.
• Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF Bluetooth Communication Link Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the the system from announcing the new incoming mes- Uconnect™...
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• Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
• Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...

• Page 130: General Information

  128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com- following conditions: mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a...

• Page 131: Commands

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few When using this system, you should speak clearly and at seconds, the system will present you with a list of a normal speaking volume. options.
• Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • "Memo" (to switch to the memo recorder) Changing the Volume • "System Setup" (to switch to system setup) 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button. Radio AM (or Radio Long Wave or Radio Medium Wave —...
• Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 • "Previous Channel" (to select the previous channel) Radio FM To switch to the FM band, say "FM" or "Radio FM". In • "List Channel" (to hear a list of available channels) this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
• Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Memo − "Previous" (to play the previous memo) To switch to the voice recorder mode, say "Memo". In − "Delete" (to delete a memo) this mode, you may say the following commands: • "Delete All" (to delete all memos) •...

• Page 135: Voice Training

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • "Language Spanish" session should be completed when the vehicle is parked, engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan • "Tutorial" switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new •...

• Page 136: Power Seats - If Equipped

  134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. •...
• Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward WARNING! The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.

• Page 138: Heated Seats - If Equipped

  136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Seats — If Equipped 45 minutes of continuous operation. If LOW-level heating On some models, the front driver and passenger seats is selected, the system automatically turns the heater and may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions the indicator light OFF after a maximum of 45 minutes of and seatbacks.

• Page 139: Manual Front Seat Adjustment

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 reached the desired position. Then, using body pressure, WARNING! (Continued) move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates the seat adjusters have latched. against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.

• Page 140: Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped

  138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seatbelts and while the vehicle is parked.

• Page 141: Driver's Seatback Recline

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Lumbar Adjustment Lever Reclining Seat Lever Driver's Seatback Recline WARNING! To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired angle Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the and release the lever.

• Page 142: Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat

  140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat To fold the front passenger seat, lift the recliner handle to the full upward position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the seat cushion. Front Passenger Seat Folded Flat Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat Lever...

• Page 143: Head Restraints

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Head Restraints Active Head Restraints — Front Seats Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable compo- by restricting head movement in the event of a rear nents, and vehicles with this equipment can not be impact.
• Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push restraint to move the head restraint away from your downward on the head restraint.
• Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to "Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)" in "Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle" for further information. WARNING! • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players.

• Page 146: Folding Rear Seat

  144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat WARNING! (Continued) To provide additional storage area, each rear seatback can • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they be folded forward. Pull the strap forward to move the are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose seat forward and flat.

• Page 147: Reclining Rear Seat - If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 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 stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.

• Page 148: To Open And Close The Hood

  146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only with the vehicle is parked.
• Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi- mately 8 in (20 cm) and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.

• Page 150: Lights

  148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Headlights And Parking Lights Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent Multifunction Lever to turn on the parking lights. The multifunction lever controls the operation of the Turn the end of the lever to the second detent to turn on headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam the headlights.

• Page 151: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped The high beam lights will come on as Daytime Running Lights (lower intensity), whenever the ignition is ON, the engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake is off, the turn signal is off, and the shift lever is in any position except PARK.

• Page 152: Turn Signals

  150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show defective.

• Page 153: Instrument Panel Dimming

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Instrument Panel Dimming Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened. Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the park- ing lights or headlights are on.

• Page 154: Windshield Wipers And Washers

  152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE light off. The lights also come on when a door is opened NOTE: The lights will remain on until the switch is or the dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned second detent.
• Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 CAUTION! • 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. •...

• Page 156: Windshield Wiper Operation

  154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper opera- tion. Rotate the end of the lever upward to the third detent past the intermittent settings for high-speed wiper opera- tion.

• Page 157: Windshield Washers

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 downward (counterclockwise) to increase the delay time. If the lever is pulled while in the off position, the wipers The delay can be regulated from a maximum of approxi- will operate for two wipe cycles, then turn off. mately 18 seconds between cycles, to a cycle every WARNING! second.

• Page 158: Mist Feature

  156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mist Feature TILT STEERING COLUMN Push down on the control lever to activate a single wipe This feature allows you to tilt the steering column to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a upward or downward.
• Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 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. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve- hicle.

• Page 160: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

  158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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.

• Page 161: To Activate

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic To Set A Desired Speed Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle vehicle set speed. has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button and release.

• Page 162: To Resume Speed

  160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Speed decrease until the button is released. Release the button To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed button and release.

• Page 163: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so The HomeLink buttons that are located in the headliner it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed or sun visor designate the three different HomeLink Control.

• Page 164: Programming Homelink

  162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming HomeLink WARNING! Before You Begin • Your motorized door or gate will open and close If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, while you are training the Universal Transceiver. erase all channels before you begin training.
• Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 • After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage Place the handheld transmitter 1–3 in (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while door does not operate with HomeLink and the ga- keeping the indicator light in view.
• Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE This can usually be found where the hanging antenna 6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is button. The name and color of the button may vary by NOT the button normally used to open and close the manufacturer.

• Page 167: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Gate Operator/Canadian Programming successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indica- Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- tor light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully nals to "time-out" (or quit) after several seconds of trained.

• Page 168: Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button

  166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. follow these steps: Troubleshooting Tips 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here are some of the most common solutions: 2.

• Page 169: General Information

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 General Information POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry The power sunroof switch is located in the reading light. Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.

• Page 170: Opening Sunroof - Express

  168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in second and the sunroof will open automatically from any position.

• Page 171: Closing Sunroof - Express

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Closing Sunroof — Express sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc- Press the switch forward and release it within one-half tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and second and the sunroof will close automatically from any release to Express Close.

• Page 172: Wind Buffeting

  170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Ignition Off Operation Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switch ears.

• Page 173: Electrical Power Outlets

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Power is available when the ignition switch is in the ON There is a standard 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet located or ACC position. Insert the cigar lighter or accessory plug in the instrument panel for added convenience.
• Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • 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 warranty.
• Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of power from the vehicle's battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).

• Page 176: Power Inverter - If Equipped

  174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED A 115 Volt (150 Watt) AC power inverter is located on the front of the center console for added convenience. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
• Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not touch with wet hands. • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, • Close the lid when not in use. vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the •...

• Page 178: Cupholders

  176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders located in the back for the rear Your vehicle is equipped with four cupholders. There are passengers. two illuminated cupholders located in the front. Rear Cupholders Illuminated Front Cupholders...

• Page 179: Storage

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 STORAGE To open the lower glove compartment, pull outward on the release handle. Glove Compartment And Storage Bin Located on the passenger side of the instrument panel are an upper storage bin and a lower glove compartment. Glove Compartment 1 —...

• Page 180: Door Storage

  178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Storage The interior door panels are equipped with lower storage areas. Rear Door Storage Front Door Storage...

• Page 181: Console Features

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 CONSOLE FEATURES To open the lower storage compartment, lift upward on The floor console contains both an upper and lower the lower handle to unlatch the lower storage compart- storage compartment. ment and lift the lid open. To open the upper storage compartment, push inward on the upper handle to unlatch the upper lid and lift the lid open.

• Page 182: Cargo Area Features

  180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press in on the flashlight to release it. 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.

• Page 183: Cargo Cover

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 To install the Cargo Cover, insert either end of the cover into one of the two notches located in the rear trim panels. With one of the cover ends installed, push inward on the opposite end and install it into the same notch location of the rear trim panel.
• Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using the handle, pull the cover toward you and guide WARNING! the rear cover posts into the guides located on both sides of the rear trim panel. In a collision a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury.

• Page 185: Removable Load Floor

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Removable Load Floor Cargo Tie-Down Loops The cargo area load floor is removable and can be There are four D-rings installed in the cargo area for washed with mild soap and water. securing cargo. Cargo Load Floor D-Rings...
• Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear • Cargo tie-down loops are not safe anchors for a axle. Too much weight or improperly placed child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the a loop could pull loose and allow the child seat to rear of the vehicle to sway.

• Page 187: Fold Down Speakers - If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped REAR WINDOW FEATURES When the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down Rear Window Wiper/Washer off the trim panel to face rearward, for tailgating and The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch other activities.

• Page 188: Rear Window Defroster

  186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the Rear Window Defroster first detent position for rear wiper operation. The rear window defroster button is located on the bottom right-side of the blower control knob. NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster only.

• Page 189: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The side rails and crossbars are designed to carry weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and it should be uniformly the heating elements: •...
• Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care- • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the NOT carry any loads on the roof rack without the roof rack.

• Page 191: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

  CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....192 Compass/Temperature/Audio ... 214 Instrument Cluster ....193 Average Fuel Economy .
• Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ..220 Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped ..... . 240 Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) .
• Page 193 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ..259 Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) ..271 Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ..260 Steering Wheel Audio Controls .

• Page 194: Instrument Panel Features

  192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 5 — Storage Bin 9 — Heated Seat Switch – If Equipped 2 — Demisters 6 — Glove Compartment 10 — Hazard Warning Flasher 3 — Instrument Cluster 7 —...

• Page 195: Instrument Cluster

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...

• Page 196: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

  194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS If jump starting is required, refer to "Jump Starting Procedures" in "What To Do In Emergencies". 1. Fuel Gauge / Fuel Door Reminder When the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN 3. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light position, the pointer will show the level of fuel This light informs you of a problem with the remaining in the fuel tank.
• Page 197 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on 6. Speedometer during starting, have the system checked by an autho- The Speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per rized dealer. hour and/or kilometers per hour (mph/kph).
• Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL alert you to turn the signals off. If either indicator flashes If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock brakes.
• Page 199 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 12. Tachometer normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine service. Refer to "If Your Engine Overheats" in "What To revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear range. Do In Emergencies"...
• Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake WARNING! and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- dangerous.
• Page 201 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is If the overheating continues, it may become necessary to applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle with the tion.
• Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 16. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped CAUTION! This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- mately 16 seconds, when the vehicle security Driving with a hot engine cooling system could alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly damage your vehicle.
• Page 203 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 20. Shift Lever Indicator WARNING! The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or automatic transmission. others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
• Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should low tire pressure telltale.
• Page 205 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the 23. Odometer / Trip Odometer Display Area replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS This display indicates the total distance the vehicle has to continue to function properly.
• Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Odometer Messages area. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the When the appropriate conditions exist, the following TRIP ODOMETER button to turn off the message. If the odometer messages will display: problem continues, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started.
• Page 207 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 reset, this message will continue to display each time you 24. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. To turn The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of off the message temporarily, press and release the Trip an Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD II that Odometer button on the instrument cluster.
• Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 25. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped CAUTION! This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could 26.
• Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles 28. 4WD! Warning Light — If Equipped (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see This light monitors the 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the system.

• Page 210: Mini-Trip Computer - If Equipped

  208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 30. Hill Descent Indicator — If Equipped Control Buttons The symbol illuminates (is armed) when the 4WD Lock switch is activated and the trans- mission range indicator is in LOW or REVERSE position (Off-Road Mode). MINI-TRIP COMPUTER —...
• Page 211 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 RESET Button Trip Odometer (ODO) To reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the This display shows the distance traveled since the last ON position, then press and hold the RESET button reset. Press and release the STEP button on the instru- located on the steering wheel.

• Page 212: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped

  • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. • Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) • Compass Heading • Outside Temperature Display • Trip Computer Functions • Uconnect™ phone Displays (if equipped) • Audio Mode Display •...
• Page 213 Timer, Units, System, Personal Settings) or to exit sub-menus. COMPASS Button Press and release the COMPASS button to display one of eight compass readings and the outside temperature or to exit sub-menus. SELECT Button Press and release the SELECT button for access to main menus, sub-menus or to select a per- sonal setting in the setup menu.
• Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle not in PARK DOWN Button Press and release the DOWN button to scroll (automatic transmission) or vehicle is in motion downward through the sub-menus. (manual transmission). • Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more doors open, with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph/1 km/h) When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays •...

• Page 215: Engine Oil Change Indicator System - If

  If necessary repeat this procedure. engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon EVIC Functions your personal driving style. • Compass/Temperature/Audio Unless reset, this message will continue to display each • Average Fuel Economy time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.

• Page 216: Compass/Temperature/Audio

  This estimated distance is Compass/Temperature/Audio determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous Press and release the COMPASS button to display one of and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel eight compass headings to indicate the direction the tank level.

• Page 217: Tire Pressure Monitor (Tpm)

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a Press and release the MENU or DOWN buttons until significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the "Personal Settings" is displayed in the EVIC then press LOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will be dis- the SELECT button.
• Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Auto Lock Doors at 15 mph (24 km/h) press to unlock the remaining locked doors. When Re- When ON is selected, all doors lock automatically when mote Unlock All Doors is selected, all of the doors will the speed of the vehicle reaches 15 mph (24 km/h).
• Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 Lock feature. Press and hold the SELECT button when in Illuminated Approach this display until "ON" or "OFF" appears to make your When this feature is selected the headlights will activate selection. and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked using the RKE transmitter.
• Page 220 This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the to enter the EVIC Programming Menus. need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is 2. Press the MENU button until the Personal Settings new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will (Customer-Programmable Features) menu displays in the display "CAL"...
• Page 221 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. differences and provide the most accurate compass head- 2. Press and hold the COMPASS button for approxi- ing. mately two seconds. NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from the top of the right rear quarter window.

• Page 222: Media Center 230 (Req) - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Mp3/Wma Aux Jack)

  EVIC. 4. Press and release the SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map. 5. Press and release the COMPASS button to exit. MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER...
• Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) SCAN Button Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for radio. Press the ON/VOLUME control knob a second the next listenable station in AM, FM or Satellite (if time to turn off the radio.
• Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes (if equipped).
• Page 225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the direction of the arrows.
• Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL seconds will allow the program format type to be se- 16-Digit Character Program Type lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Display Music Type information. Nostalgia Nostalga Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following Oldies Oldies format types:...
• Page 227 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 • DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current station with the same selected Music Type name.
• Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Angle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change • Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button allows the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (if you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control equipped).
• Page 229 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 Audio Language — If Equipped Audio DRC — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio language (effective only if the language is supported by dynamic range.
• Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, the both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM, defaults are effective only if the disc supports the and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into customer-preferred settings.

• Page 231: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) position to operate the radio. The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by LOAD Button —...
• Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) SCAN Button (CD MODE) Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the with the corresponding number (1-6) where the CD currently playing.

• Page 233: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files The radio uses the following limits for file systems: The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable • Maximum number of directory levels: 8 MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited. •...
• Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/ Specification quency (kHz) WMA tracks on that disc. 320, 256, 224, MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128, Supported MP3/WMA File Formats...

• Page 235: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 Playback of MP3/WMA Files LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium on the disc.
• Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) to return to elapsed time display. No function. Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which No function.

• Page 237: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 Operating Instructions — Voice Command System Macrovision (If Equipped) This product incorporates copyright protection technol- For the radio, Refer to "Voice Command" in the ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further tual property rights.
• Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil- 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios. Number (ESN/SID). NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has 2. Your Vehicle Identification Number. limited coverage in Alaska.
• Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 • Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the cause signal blockage. roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause (Satellite) Mode decreased performance.
• Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button TUNE Control (Rotary) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel. tinuing to the next.
• Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 SETUP Button the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2. This following items: allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into pushbutton memory.

• Page 242: Operating Instructions

  240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped Refer to "Voice Command" in the Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further details. Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped Refer to "Uconnect™ Phone" in the Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further details.
• Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) TIME Button Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second and radio frequency. time to turn off the radio.
• Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the direction of the arrows.

• Page 245: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding Memory button number will display. When you are receiving a station that you wish to Buttons 1 - 6 commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you button.
• Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Inserting Compact Disc(s) CAUTION! (Continued) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into away and jam the player mechanism.

• Page 247: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on AM/FM Button convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. SEEK Button SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD.
• Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Media (Disc Types) a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this display.) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
• Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification quency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 160, 128, 144, extension may cause playback problems.

• Page 250: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode

  248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode by the following: The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an •...

• Page 251: Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales Code Res+Rsc)

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode (SALES CODE RES+RSC) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right position to operate the radio.
• Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped will remain tuned to the new station until you make Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature another selection.
• Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ INFO Button SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call will begin to blink. letters displayed).
• Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the MUSIC TYPE Button mid-range tones.
• Page 255 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 16-Digit Character 16-Digit Character Program Type Program Type Display Display Classic Rock Cls Rock Soft Soft College College Soft Rock Soft Rck Country Country Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B Foreign Language Language Sports Sports Information Inform Talk...
• Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button window. Select the button (1–6) you wish to lock onto this Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between station and press and release that button. If a button is the following items: not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET/ RND button, the station will continue to play but will not •...

• Page 257: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 Buttons 1 - 6 Inserting Compact Disc(s) These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM label facing up.
• Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on CAUTION! (Continued) convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel SEEK Button away and jam the player mechanism. Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the •...

• Page 259: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 AM/FM Button Supported Media (Disc Types) Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Random Play.
• Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL a number instead. With a maximum number of files, Supported MP3 File Formats exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this sion as MP3 files.

• Page 261: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) by the following: Specification quency (kHz) • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than 160, 128, 144, MPEG-2 Audio 112, 96, 80, 64, CD-R media...

• Page 262: Info Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)

  260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which playable files).

• Page 263: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at Equipped www.siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents. Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to Number (ESN/SID) coast.
• Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. A form of short audio mutes. CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio •...
• Page 265 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 SCAN Button TUNE Control (Rotary) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel. tinuing to the next.
• Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2. This following items: allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into pushbutton memory.

• Page 267: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 iPod /USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ/ Uconnect™ Multimedia radio User's Manual for REL/RET radios only with Uconnect™.

• Page 268: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device

  266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external the vehicle's iPod /USB/MP3 control system (iPod or USB device to the vehicle's USB/AUX connector port external USB device may take a few minutes to connect), which is located in the center console or glove compart- the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by...

• Page 269: Controlling The Ipod Or External Usb Device Using Radio Buttons

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 • The audio device can be controlled using the radio mode. In Play mode, the following buttons on the radio buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod contents. faceplate may be used to control the iPod or external USB device and display data: •...
• Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • A single press backward << RW or forward FF >> will • Press the SCAN button to use iPod /USB/MP3 de- jump backward or forward respectively, for five vice scan mode, which will play the first 10 seconds of seconds.

• Page 271: List Or Browse Mode

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 • During all List modes, the iPod displays all lists in List Or Browse Mode During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described "wrap-around" mode. So if the track is at the below, will bring up List mode. List mode enables bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backward scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the (counterclockwise) to get to the track faster.
• Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current CAUTION! list on the top line and the first item in that list on • Leaving the iPod or external USB device (or any the second line. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in •...

• Page 273: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) 2. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the Setup , then Select Audio Devices . Uconnect™ phone system. 3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons Uconnect™...

• Page 274: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

  272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a The remote sound system controls are located on the rear pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to mode of the sound system.

• Page 275: Cd Player

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 The button located in the center of the left-hand control CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following grammed in the radio preset pushbutton. precautions: CD Player 1.

• Page 276: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones

  274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- Manual Heating And Air Conditioning 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.
• Page 277 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 Blower Control Temperature Control Rotate this control to regulate the Rotate this control to regulate the tem- amount of air forced through the ven- perature of the air inside the passenger tilation system in any mode. The compartment.
• Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Mode Control (Air Direction) NOTE: For all settings, except full cold or full hot, there Rotate this control to choose from sev- is a difference in temperature between the upper and eral patterns of air distribution. You lower outlets.
• Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 Defrost Recirculation Control Air is directed through the windshield and side Pressing the Recirculation Control button will window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- put the system in recirculation mode. This can mum blower and temperature settings for best wind- be used when outside conditions such as shield and side window defrosting.

• Page 280: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped

  278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturb- • MAX A/C ing the mode control selection. For maximum cooling use the A/C and recirculation buttons at the same time. • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK •...
• Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 NOTE: The AUTO position performs best for front seat occupants only. 2. Dial in the temperature you would like the system to maintain by rotating the Temperature Control knob. Once the comfort level is selected, the sys- tem will maintain that level automati- cally using the heating system.
• Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Blower Control • The temperature setting can be adjusted at anytime For full automatic operation or for without affecting automatic operation. automatic blower operation, turn the knob to the AUTO position. In manual • Pressing the Air Conditioning Control button while in mode there are seven blower speeds AUTO mode will cause the LED in the control button that can be individual selected.
• Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281...
• Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets.
• Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 • Air Conditioner Control NOTE: • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK Press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. only. When the air conditioning is •...

• Page 286: Operating Tips

  284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Summer Operation can temporarily put the system into Recirculation The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles Mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However, must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect the system is blowing air out the defrost vents.
• Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 Window Fogging Outside Air Intake Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they windshield and provide sufficient heating.
• Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...

• Page 289: Starting And Operating

  STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....291 Manual Transmission — If Equipped ..294 Manual Transmission –...
• Page 290 288 STARTING AND OPERATING AutoStick — If Equipped ....300 Brake Assist System (BAS) ....311 Operation .
• Page 291 STARTING AND OPERATING 289 Tire Pressure ..... . . 330 Tire Chains ......339 Tire Inflation Pressures .
• Page 292 290 STARTING AND OPERATING Materials Added To Fuel ....354 Common Towing Definitions ... . 360 Fuel System Cautions .

• Page 293: Starting Procedures

  STARTING AND OPERATING 291 STARTING PROCEDURES NOTE: • The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. pressed to the floor. •...

• Page 294: Normal Starting

  292 STARTING AND OPERATING will disengage automatically when the engine is running. WARNING! If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 sec- started.

• Page 295: If Engine Fails To Start

  STARTING AND OPERATING 293 If Engine Fails To Start CAUTION! If the engine fails to start after you have followed the "Normal Starting" and "Extreme Cold Weather" proce- To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the dures, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all engine for more than 15 seconds at a time.

• Page 296: Manual Transmission - If Equipped

  294 STARTING AND OPERATING Fully press the clutch pedal before you shift gears. As you WARNING! release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator pedal. Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution.

• Page 297: Recommended Shift Speeds

  STARTING AND OPERATING 295 Use each gear in numerical order, do not skip a gear. Be Recommended Shift Speeds sure the transmission is in first gear, (not third), when To use your manual transmission for optimal fuel starting from a standing position. Damage to the clutch economy, it should be upshifted as listed in the following can result from starting in third gear.

• Page 298: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped

  296 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! If you skip more than one gear while downshifting Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- or downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you could ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to damage the engine, transmission, or clutch.

• Page 299: Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System

  STARTING AND OPERATING 297 Brake/Transmission Interlock System WARNING! This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or PARK position when the ignition switch is in the ON or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle START position.

• Page 300: Gear Ranges

  298 STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges Never use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. NEUTRAL positions into another gear range. Always apply the parking brake first, and then place the shift lever in the PARK position.
• Page 301 STARTING AND OPERATING 299 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you must unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a turn the ignition from LOCK to ON so the steering number of reasons.

• Page 302: Autostick - If Equipped

  300 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE Operation This range is used for most city and highway driving. NOTE: AutoStick is not functional until the CVT warms up in cold weather. AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers AutoStick operation is activated in the DRIVE position six manual ratio changes to provide you with more by moving the shift lever side-to-side.

• Page 303: General Information

  STARTING AND OPERATING 301 • If a downshift would cause the engine to overspeed, AutoStick Is Deactivated: that shift will not occur until it is safe for the engine. • By holding the shift lever to (+) momentarily However, the CVT will stay in the manually selected •...

• Page 304: Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If Equipped

  302 STARTING AND OPERATING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF traction surfaces, activate the "4WD LOCK" switch by EQUIPPED pulling up once and releasing. This locks the center This feature provides full time, on-demand, four–wheel coupling allowing more torque to be sent to the rear drive (4WD).

• Page 305: Power Steering

  STARTING AND OPERATING 303 They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as NOTE: • Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfacto- travel are considered normal and do not indicate that rily in off-road conditions.

• Page 306: Power Steering Fluid Check

  304 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering system as the chemicals can damage your power of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering steering components.

• Page 307: Parking Brake

  STARTING AND OPERATING 305 PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave an automatic transmission in PARK, or manual transmission in REVERSE or first gear. The parking brake lever is located in the center console. To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible.
• Page 308 306 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the automatic • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving transmission is placed in gear, the "Brake Warning Light" will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a will sound to alert the driver.

• Page 309: Brake System

  STARTING AND OPERATING 307 CAUTION! WARNING! If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and the parking brake released, a brake system malfunc- possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or tion is indicated.

• Page 310: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

  308 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! • Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish Driving a vehicle with the "Brake Warning Light" on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking per- their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. formance or vehicle stability during braking may Pumping makes the stopping distance longer.
• Page 311 STARTING AND OPERATING 309 benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the "ABS Warning Light" WARNING! (Continued) does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to • The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must the ON position, have the bulb repaired as soon as never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous possible.

• Page 312: Electronic Brake Control System

  310 STARTING AND OPERATING You may also experience the following when the brake WARNING! system goes into anti-lock mode: The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains sophis- • the ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a ticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible short time after the stop) to interference caused by improperly installed or •...

• Page 313: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

  STARTING AND OPERATING 311 (HSA), and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). All sys- across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is tems work together to enhance vehicle stability and spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the control in various driving conditions and are commonly brake of the spinning wheel.

• Page 314: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)

  312 STARTING AND OPERATING "pump" the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by is released, the BAS is deactivated. monitoring the driver's steering wheel input and the speed of the vehicle.

• Page 315: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - If Equipped

  STARTING AND OPERATING 313 NOTE: Anytime the ESC system is in the "Full Off" Hill Descent Control (HDC) – If Equipped mode, ERM is disabled. Refer to "Electronic Stability This system maintains vehicle speed while descending Control (ESC)" in this section for a complete explanation hills during off-road driving situations.

• Page 316: Hill Start Assist (Hsa) - Manual Transmission Only

  314 STARTING AND OPERATING Off" button for five seconds. Refer to "Electronic Stability WARNING! Control (ESC)" in this section of the manual. HDC is only intended to assist the driver in control- HDC operation can be overridden with brake application ling vehicle speed when descending hills.
• Page 317 STARTING AND OPERATING 315 HSA Activation Criteria Disabling/Enabling HSA The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to If you wish to turn on or off the HSA system, it can be activate: done using the Customer Programmable Features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).

• Page 318: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

  316 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Release the clutch pedal. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 6. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn to the left. This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC cor- 7. Press the "ESC Off" switch (located in the lower rects for over-steering or under-steering of the vehicle by switch bank below the climate controls) four times within applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in...
• Page 319 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 Full On (Four-Wheel Drive Models) Or On (Two-Wheel WARNING! Drive Models) • The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever the vehicle is started the ESC system will be in this "On" vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the mode.
• Page 320 318 STARTING AND OPERATING To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the "ESC Off" pressing and holding the "ESC Off" switch for five switch. This will restore the normal "ESC On" mode of seconds when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is operation.

• Page 321: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light

  STARTING AND OPERATING 319 To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the "ESC Off" ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And switch. This will restore the "ESC On" mode of operation. ESC OFF Indicator Light The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator NOTE: The "ESC OFF" message will display and an Light"...

• Page 322: Tire Safety Information

  320 STARTING AND OPERATING Malfunction Indicator Light" begins to flash during ac- TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little Tire Markings throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. NOTE: •...
• Page 323 STARTING AND OPERATING 321 NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. letters "LT" that are molded into the sidewall preced- design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter "P" ing the size designation.
• Page 324 322 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
• Page 325 STARTING AND OPERATING 323 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 —...

• Page 326: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

  324 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.

• Page 327: Tire Terminology And Definitions

  STARTING AND OPERATING 325 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof. Cold Tire Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after 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.

• Page 328: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

  326 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver's side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle...
• Page 329 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 Loading The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You the weight referenced here.
• Page 330 328 STARTING AND OPERATING available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs [295 kg]). late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations 5.
• Page 331 STARTING AND OPERATING 329...

• Page 332: Tires - General Information

  330 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.

• Page 333: Tire Inflation Pressures

  STARTING AND OPERATING 331 Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the left • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- side "B" Pillar. hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure the right or left.

• Page 334: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation

  332 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the Winter.

• Page 335: Radial Ply Tires

  STARTING AND OPERATING 333 loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- Radial Ply Tires tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire WARNING! dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle WARNING! poorly.

• Page 336: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped

  334 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle has an option for a spare tire matching original CAUTION! equipment tire and wheel, refer to the recommended tire rotation pattern in "Tire Rotation Recommendations" in Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take "Starting and Operating"...

• Page 337: Full Size Spare - If Equipped

  STARTING AND OPERATING 335 Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip- Full Size Spare – If Equipped ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. on your vehicle at the first opportunity. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.

• Page 338: Tire Spinning

  336 STARTING AND OPERATING your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the Tire Spinning original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not first opportunity. spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without WARNING! stopping when you are stuck.

• Page 339: Tread Wear Indicators

  STARTING AND OPERATING 337 Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).

• Page 340: Replacement Tires

  338 STARTING AND OPERATING Information" placard for the size designation of your tire. WARNING! The service description and load identification will be found on the original equipment tire. Failure to use Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the years, regardless of the remaining tread.

• Page 341: Tire Chains

  STARTING AND OPERATING 339 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.

• Page 342: Snow Tires

  340 STARTING AND OPERATING original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for CAUTION! recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are used. While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be SNOW TIRES poorer than that of non-studded tires.

• Page 343: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

  STARTING AND OPERATING 341 tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride. Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper maintenance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed.
• Page 344 342 STARTING AND OPERATING when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn on "cold inflation tire pressure".
• Page 345 STARTING AND OPERATING 343 pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn ON the Tire CAUTION! Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light. Driving the vehicle • The TPMS has been optimized for the original may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately 27 psi (186 kPa), but the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale equipment tires and wheels.

• Page 346: Base System

  344 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure the tire.
• Page 347 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 The TPMS consists of the following components: TIRE message will turn off once the updated tire pres- sures have been received. The vehicle may need to be • Receiver Module driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to •...
• Page 348 346 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings. 3. However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 min- utes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure Moni- 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. toring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds 5.

• Page 349: Premium System - If Equipped

  STARTING AND OPERATING 347 Premium System – If Equipped The TPMS consists of the following components: The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim • Receiver Module mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev- • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors els.
• Page 350 348 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi- nate in the instrument cluster and an audible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low.
• Page 351 STARTING AND OPERATING 349 the graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop flashing, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this information.
• Page 352 350 STARTING AND OPERATING will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can values are still being received from the TPM sensors but occur with any of the following scenarios: they may not be located in the correct vehicle position. The system still needs to be serviced as long as the 1.

• Page 353: General Information

  STARTING AND OPERATING 351 3. However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 min- limit in any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may utes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure Moni- need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph toring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this and then remain on solid.

• Page 354: Fuel Requirements

  352 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- 2.0L And 2.4L Engine wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties This engine is designed to meet all emis- necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, sions regulations and provide excellent and durability for your vehicle.

• Page 355: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends

  STARTING AND OPERATING 353 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol may be used in your vehicle.

• Page 356: Mmt In Gasoline

  354 STARTING AND OPERATING More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged Materials Added To Fuel exposure to E-85 fuel. All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional MMT In Gasoline detergents or other additives is not needed under normal MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is conditions and they would result in additional cost.

• Page 357: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

  STARTING AND OPERATING 355 Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition WARNING! malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune monoxide poisoning:...

• Page 358: Adding Fuel

  356 STARTING AND OPERATING After removing the gas cap, place the gas cap tether cable WARNING! (Continued) over a hook on the inside of the fuel door. This keeps the • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper gas cap suspended away from and protects the vehicle's maintenance.
• Page 359 STARTING AND OPERATING 357 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is • Damage to the fuel system or emission control in violation of most state and Federal fire regula- system could result from using an improper fuel tions and may cause the MIL to turn on.

• Page 360: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

  358 STARTING AND OPERATING Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message Vehicle Certification Label If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label attached to filler cap is loose or improperly installed, a "gASCAP" the driver's door B-Pillar. message will be displayed in the Odometer/Trip Odom- The label contains the following information: eter in the instrument cluster.
• Page 361 STARTING AND OPERATING 359 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Curb Weight The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full load must be limited so that you do not exceed the capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo...

• Page 362: Trailer Towing

  360 STARTING AND OPERATING Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and TRAILER TOWING shorten useful service life. Heavier suspension compo- In this section you will find safety tips and information nents do not necessarily increase the vehicle's GVWR. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle.
• Page 363 STARTING AND OPERATING 361 exceed the GVWR. Refer to "Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Certification Label" in "Starting and Operating" for The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear further information. axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly.
• Page 364 362 STARTING AND OPERATING Frontal Area Weight-Distributing Hitch The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- maximum width of the front of a trailer. age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to Trailer Sway Control the tow vehicle's front axle and the trailer axle(s).

• Page 365: Trailer Hitch Classification

  STARTING AND OPERATING 363 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional Standards Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your authorized dealer for Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) package content.

• Page 366: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

  364 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. (See Note) 2.0L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (50 kg)
• Page 367 STARTING AND OPERATING 365 Never exceed the maximum trailer tongue weight Consider the following items when computing the stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch. weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The trailer tongue weight of the trailer. •...

• Page 368: Towing Requirements

  366 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements WARNING! To promote proper break-in of your vehicle drivetrain components, the following guidelines are recommended: Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as CAUTION! possible: •...
• Page 369 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your 3. GAWR vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. (This requirement may limit the ability to always Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a...
• Page 370 368 STARTING AND OPERATING − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with before towing a trailer. Refer to "Tires – General a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic Information"...
• Page 371 STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring WARNING! Your authorized dealer offers a trailer wiring harness • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle's designed specifically for your vehicle. hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, system and cause it to fail.
• Page 372 370 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 —...

• Page 373: Towing Tips

  STARTING AND OPERATING 371 Towing Tips Cooling System Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping To reduce the potential for engine and transmission and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy overheating, take the following actions: traffic.

• Page 374: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

  372 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Flat Tow None • Transmission in NEUTRAL • Key in ACC Front OK (FWD Only) Dolly Tow Rear On Trailer NOTE: Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions CAUTION! may be recreationally towed (flat towed) at any legal •...
• Page 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 CAUTION! (Continued) • Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing.

• Page 377: What To Do In Emergencies

  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flashers ....376 Jump-Starting Procedures ....385 If Your Engine Overheats .

• Page 378: Hazard Warning Flashers

  376 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel, below the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.

• Page 379: Automatic Transmission Overheating

  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 377 CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage You or others can be badly burned by hot engine your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If the instrument cluster will sound a chime.

• Page 380: Jacking And Tire Changing

  378 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for WARNING! changing tires only. The jack should not be used to • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the lift the vehicle for service purposes.

• Page 381: Spare Tire Stowage

  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 379 Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slippery areas. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the 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.

• Page 382: Jacking Instructions

  380 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Block both the front and rear of the WARNING! (Continued) wheel diagonally opposite the jacking • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from position. For example, if changing the the edge of the roadway as possible before raising right front tire, block the left rear the vehicle.
• Page 383 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 381 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • If working on or near a roadway, be extremely Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on careful of motor traffic. locations other than those indicated in the Jacking •...
• Page 384 382 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: There are front and rear jacking locations on each side of the body. The front locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts, the rear locations by two rectan- gular cutouts. Rear Jacking Location For vehicles equipped with plastic trim, the plastic has been cut away to expose the jacking locations in the body.
• Page 385 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 383 3. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be 5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is covers, where applicable, off the hub. Install the spare positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the...
• Page 386 384 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp spare tire is mounted incorrectly.

• Page 387: Jump-Starting Procedures

  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 385 8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is WARNING! free. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the assembly using A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard the means provided.

• Page 388: Preparations For Jump-Start

  386 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur. WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
• Page 389 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 387 WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact.

• Page 390: Jump-Starting Procedure

  388 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park CAUTION! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
• Page 391 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 389 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the the reverse sequence: discharged vehicle's engine) away from the battery and 6.

• Page 392: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

  390 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! CAUTION! Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to power outlets draw power from the vehicle's battery, transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).

• Page 393: Shift Lever Override

  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 391 CAUTION! WARNING! • When "rocking" a stuck vehicle by moving be- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- tween DRIVE/1st gear and REVERSE, do not spin ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drive- even failure, of the axle and tires.

• Page 394: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

  392 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Remove the shift lever override access cover located 5. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, push and on the right side of the shifter housing. hold the override release lever forward. 6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. 7.
• Page 395 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 393 be in the ON position, not the ACC position. Make CAUTION! certain the transmission remains in NEUTRAL. DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an If the vehicle's battery is discharged, see "Shift Lever automatic transmission.

• Page 396: Without The Ignition Key

  394 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position. The only ap- proved method of towing without the ignition key is with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces- sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.

• Page 397: Maintaining Your Vehicle

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment — 2.0L ... . . 397 Engine Oil ......403 Engine Compartment —...
• Page 398 396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System ..... 413 Replacement Bulbs ....433 Brake System .

• Page 399: Engine Compartment - 2.0L

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 —...

• Page 400: Engine Compartment - 2.4L

  398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 —...

• Page 401: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.

• Page 402: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

  400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE persists, the message will appear the next time the serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.

• Page 403: Replacement Parts

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail the ignition or start the engine.

• Page 404: Maintenance Procedures

  402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed systems may void your warranty and could result in civil maintenance schedule, there are other components which penalties being assessed against you. may require servicing or replacement in the future.

• Page 405: Engine Oil

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level CAUTION! (Continued) before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will that protect the performance and durability of give you an incorrect reading.
• Page 406 404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Selection CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection for all engines under all types of operating conditions, the Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer- will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil tified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material pressure and an increase in oil temperature.
• Page 407 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 Synthetic Engine Oils CAUTION! You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes chemicals can damage your engine.

• Page 408: Engine Oil Filter

  406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE station, or governmental agency for advice on how and WARNING! where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area. The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air Engine Oil Filter cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter...

• Page 409: Maintenance-Free Battery

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use tenance required.

• Page 410: Air Conditioner Maintenance

  408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance CAUTION! test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this • It is essential when replacing the cables on the time. battery that the positive cable is attached to the CAUTION! positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post.

• Page 411: Body Lubrication

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- WARNING! ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants service be performed by authorized dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment. approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system.

• Page 412: Windshield Wiper Blades

  410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE hood latching components to ensure proper function. from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to When performing other underhood services, the hood remove frost or ice from the windshield. Make sure that latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on to cleaned and lubricated.

• Page 413: Exhaust System

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the WARNING! exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri- cation or oil change. Replace as required. Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care WARNING! must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution.
• Page 414 412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.

• Page 415: Cooling System

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
• Page 416 414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, Selection Of Coolant flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti- Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any "Maintaining Your Vehicle"...
• Page 417 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid CAUTION! (Continued) Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant • Do not use water alone or alcohol based engine (antifreeze). When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use addi- •...
• Page 418 416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Please note that it is the owner's responsibility to main- WARNING! tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- • The warning words "DO NOT OPEN HOT" on cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated.
• Page 419 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, mals or children do not store ethylene glycol-based the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to to remain in puddles on the ground.

• Page 420: Brake System

  418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is the coolant recovery bottle. If engine coolant (anti- equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant condenser clean.
• Page 421 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 when the pads are replaced. However, low fluid level WARNING! may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a manual possibly a collision.
• Page 422 420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Use only manufacturer's recommended brake moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that fluid. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the Parts"...

• Page 423: Automatic Transmission (Cvt) - If Equipped

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) Selection Of Lubricant • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- be damaged, causing partial or complete brake mance.

• Page 424: Manual Transmission - If Equipped

  422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Special Additives Fluid And Filter Changes Do not add any materials (other than leak detection dyes) Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper to Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid maintenance intervals. (CVTF+4 ). CVTF+4 is an engineered product and its Manual Transmission –...

• Page 425: Rear Drive Assembly (Rda) - Awd/4Wd Models Only

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless lubri- Frequency Of Fluid Change cant has become contaminated with water. Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper maintenance intervals. NOTE: If contaminated with water, the fluid should be changed immediately.

• Page 426: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

  424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Frequency Of Fluid Change What Causes Corrosion? Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of maintenance intervals. paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion The most common causes of corrosion are: •...
• Page 427 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 • If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu- Special Care lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
• Page 428 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well Equipped packaged and sealed. Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- ner: •...
• Page 429 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 Interior Care WARNING! Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean vinyl closed areas, they may cause respiratory harm.
• Page 430 428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces Instrument Panel Bezels All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis CAUTION! with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or any commercial household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- cleaner.

• Page 431: Fuses

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the seat belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. If the seat belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water.
• Page 432 430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Rear Center Brake 20 Amp Power Locks/Interior Light Switch Yellow Lighting 10 Amp Ignition Switch/ 15 Amp Power Outlet Occupant Classifica- Lt Blue tion Module 20 Amp 115V AC Inverter...
• Page 433 Module/Occupant Classification Module 10 Amp Intrusion Module/ Siren – If Equipped Hot Car (No Fuse Re- quired) 10 Amp Heating, AC/ Compass 20 Amp Heated Seat – If Yellow Equipped 15 Amp Auto Shutdown Relay Lt Blue 10 Amp Headlamp Washer –...
• Page 434 432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description CAUTION! Fuse Fuse • When installing the IPM cover, it is important to 10 Amp J1962 Conn/ ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully Powertrain Control latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get Module into the IPM, and possibly result in an electrical 30 Amp...

• Page 435: Vehicle Storage

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 VEHICLE STORAGE LIGHT BULBS – Interior Bulb Number If you will not be using your vehicle for more than Front Header Lamp ..... . T578 21 days, you may want to take steps to preserve your Center Dome Lamp .

• Page 436: Bulb Replacement

  434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Fog Lamps Headlamps 1. Access lamp through the lower fascia cutout. 1. Raise the hood and locate the connector behind the 2. Remove electrical connector from bulb. headlamp. 3. Remove bulb from housing. 2. Reach into the engine compartment and pull the red lock out at the green connector.

• Page 437: Real Tail, Turn Signal And Backup Lamp

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 Real Tail, Turn Signal And Backup Lamp 3. Twist and remove socket from lamp. 1. Remove the two push-pins from the taillamp housing. 4. Remove bulb from socket and replace. License Lamps 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate.

• Page 438: Fluid Capacities

  436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 13.6 Gallons 51.5 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L and 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters Cooling System * 2.0L and 2.4L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 5 7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)

• Page 439: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.

• Page 440: Chassis

  438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If MOPAR CVTF+4 Equipped Manual Transmission – If Equipped MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) MOPAR Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5 or equivalent non-synthetic product.
• Page 441 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....440 Required Maintenance Intervals ..442...
• Page 442 440 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Based on engine operation condition, the oil change The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this indicator message will illuminate; this means that service manual must be done at the times or mileages specified is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
• Page 443 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 441 scheduled oil change is performed by someone other Once A Month than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by • Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or referring to the steps described under "Electronic Vehicle damage.
• Page 444 442 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES At Each Oil Change Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following • Change the engine oil filter. pages for the required maintenance intervals. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Check the manual transmission fluid level. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
• Page 445 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 443 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...

• Page 446: Service Schedule

  444 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
• Page 447 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 445 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
• Page 448 446 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 42 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
• Page 449 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 447 72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
• Page 450 448 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
• Page 451 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 449 96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏...
• Page 452 450 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
• Page 453 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 451 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 90 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
• Page 454 452 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 102 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
• Page 455 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 453 † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions 114 Months Maintenance Service warranty. Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏...

• Page 457: If You Need Consumer Assistance

  IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Vehicle......457 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
• Page 458 456 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Traction Grades ..... 463 Quality Grades ......463 Temperature Grades .

• Page 459: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

  IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 457 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you're having warranty work done, be sure to have the...

• Page 460: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center

  458 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer's service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (877) 426–5337 •...

• Page 461: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)

  IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 459 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer's service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer's service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.

• Page 462: Warranty Information

  460 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.

• Page 463: In Canada

  IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 461 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/ a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS campaign.
• Page 464 462 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Owner's Manuals vehicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, These Owner's Manuals have been prepared with the and charts. assistance of service and engineering specialists to • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- hicles.

• Page 465: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire

  IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 463 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

• Page 466: Temperature Grades

  464 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
• Page 467 INDEX...
• Page 468 466 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ....308 Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ... 63,65,68 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..415 Alarm Light .
• Page 469 B-Pillar Location ......326 Calibration, Compass ..... 218 Battery .
• Page 470 Light) ....... . 400 Compass ......208 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety .
• Page 471 INDEX 469 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ... . . 415 Dimmer Switch, Headlight ....150 Coolant Level .
• Page 472 470 INDEX Traction Control System ....311 Oil Filler Cap ....397,398,405 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .
• Page 473 INDEX 471 Turn Signal ....87,195,435 Additives ......354 Flooded Engine Starting .
• Page 474 472 INDEX Gasoline (Fuel) ......436 Headlights ......434 Gasoline, Clean Air .
• Page 475 INDEX 473 Key ....... 12 Key-In Reminder ......14 Ignition Key Removal .
• Page 476 474 INDEX Airbag ....66,67,71,85,195 License ......435 Alarm .
• Page 477 INDEX 475 Door ......28 Mini-Trip Computer ..... . 208 Power Door .
• Page 478 476 INDEX Odometer ......203 Overheating, Engine ....200,376 Trip .
• Page 479 INDEX 477 Windows ......33 Recreational Towing ..... . 372 Power Steering Fluid .
• Page 480 478 INDEX Retractable Cargo Area Cover ....181 Extender ......58 Roll Over Warning .
• Page 481 INDEX 479 Service Contract ......459 Engine Fails to Start ....293 Service Manuals .
• Page 482 480 INDEX Tachometer ......197 General Information ....330 Taillights .
• Page 483 INDEX 481 Towing ....... 360 Operation ......296 24-Hour Towing Assistance .
• Page 484 Washer, Adding Fluid ..... 410 Variance, Compass ..... . . 219 Washers, Windshield .
• Page 485 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.
• Page 486 Chrysler Group LLC 11MK49-126-AD Fourth Edition Printed in U.S.A.

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