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  Town & Country 2 0 1 0 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L…

• Page 2: Introduction

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

• Page 4: Table Of Contents

  INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ……4 Vehicle Identification Number ….6 How To Use This Manual .

• Page 5: 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.

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  INTRODUCTION 5…

• Page 7: Vehicle Identification Number

  6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident 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 8: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

  INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.

• Page 10: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ….12 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ..27 Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) .

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  10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped ..42 Seat Belt Extender ….. 67 Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock .
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Restraining Infants And Small Children With Exhaust Gas ……101 Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Only) .

• Page 13: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9

  12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch.

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead.

• Page 15: Sentry Key

  14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Power window switches will also remain active Key-In-Ignition Reminder for up to 90 seconds after the ignition switch has been Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the turned to LOCK, depending upon the accessory delay ignition and the ignition switch position is LOCK or setting.

• Page 16: Replacement Keys

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The CAUTION! system will shut the engine off in two seconds if an invalid Key Fob is used to start the engine. The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- ible with some after-market remote starting systems.

• Page 17: Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped

  16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Customer Key Programming CAUTION! Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer. Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15 At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided…

• Page 18: Rearming Of The System

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 lamps and/or turn signals will flash and Vehicle Security locked and closed, the Vehicle Security Light in the Light will flash repeatedly and the horn will sound. For instrument cluster will flash rapidly to signal that the an additional 15 minutes, only the headlights, park lamps Vehicle Security Alarm is arming.

• Page 19: Illuminated Entry — If Equipped

  18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound. If this liftgate entry. Pressing the liftgate button will not occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

• Page 20: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) — If Equipped

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: NOTE: Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into • The front courtesy overhead console and liftgate lights the ignition switch disables all buttons on that RKE do not turn on if the dimmer control is in the interior transmitter;…

• Page 21: Using The Rke Transmitter

  20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using the RKE Transmitter (optional), power sliding doors, Remote Start feature Three-button RKE transmitters will provide basic UN- (optional). Some features can be programmed to the LOCK, LOCK and PANIC functions. customers preferences. For example, flash headlights or sound horn on LOCK.

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Remote Unlock Doors and Liftgate 1. Perform this operation while standing outside the Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE vehicle. transmitter once to unlock the driver’s side or twice to 2.
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  22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- Sound Horn with Remote Lock ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors Vehicle Security Alarm.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 2. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans- Using the Panic Alarm mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 sec- To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold onds.
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  24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with a Power Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door — If powered liftgate, pressing the LIFTGATE button twice Equipped will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 sec- Press the RIGHT Power Sliding Door button twice on the onds allowing you to manually access the liftgate area.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- following steps: ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
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  26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transmitter Battery Replacement General Information The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and battery. RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: NOTE: •…

• Page 28: Remote Starting System — If Equipped

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry • Ignition key removed from ignition switch (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- •…

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  28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The engine can be started two consecutive 15-minute To Enter Remote Start Mode Press and release the REMOTE START button cycles with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- switch must be turned to the ON position before you onds.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • The hood is opened equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle, insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch and turn the • The hazard switch is pressed switch to the ON position.

• Page 31: Door Locks

  30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE failed start, where the Remote Starting sequence was initiated but the engine stopped cranking without start- ing. After either of these conditions, or if the Vehicle Security Alarm system is alarming, or if the PANIC button was pressed, the vehicle must be reset by inserting a valid Key Fob into the ignition switch and rotating the Key Fob to the ON position, and then rotating the Key…

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 If the lock plunger is rearward when you shut either side WARNING! sliding door, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are • For personal security and safety in the event of an not inside the vehicle before closing the door.

• Page 33: Power Door Locks — If Equipped

  32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks — If Equipped If you press the power door lock switch while the Key A power door lock switch is on each front door trim Fob is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the panel.

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Lock Doors Automatically — If Equipped If the Lock Doors Automatically feature is enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The Lock Doors Automatically feature is enabled when your vehicle is shipped from the assembly plant and can be disabled by using the following procedure: •…
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  34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Fasten your seat belt. (Fastening the seat belt will The Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h) cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this feature can be reactivated by repeating the above men- programming procedure.) tioned procedure or by performing the procedure in the EVIC (if equipped), Personal Settings (Customer-…
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 • On vehicles equipped with the optional Electronic 5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic in the UNLOCK direction. Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings 6.

• Page 37: Windows

  36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Power Windows You can control either the front or rear windows using Power Vent Windows — If Equipped switches located on the driver’s door trim panel. The Switches on the driver’s door trim panel let the driver switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in operate the two vent windows from the driver’s seat.

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 NOTE: Power Window switches will also remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned to LOCK, depending upon the accessory delay setting. Opening a front door will cancel this feature. Power Window Lockout Switch —…
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  38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Front Passenger Power Window Switch There is a single switch on the front passenger’s door trim panel which operates the passenger door window and locks and unlocks all doors. The switch will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position and during power accessory delay.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Sliding Side Door Power Window Switch — If Equipped Second row passengers may open and close the sliding door window by a single switch on the door handle assembly. The switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position and during power acces- sory delay.
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  40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped To stop the window from going all the way up during the The front window switches may be equipped with an Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly. Auto-Down feature.

• Page 42: Sliding Side Door

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Wind Buffeting WARNING! Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the There is no anti-pinch protection when the window ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the is almost closed.

• Page 43: Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped

  42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol- NOTE: The left side sliding door cannot be opened lowing guidelines: while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the •…

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 There are power sliding side door switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door for the rear seat passengers and in the overhead console for the driver and passengers.
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  44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding door switch is pressed. To close the door, wait until it doors from the rear seats, press the power sliding door is fully open and then press the switch again. master lock button, located in the overhead console, to •…
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 The Sliding Side Door Open Flash can be enabled or When the power sliding door master lock switch is in the ON position, the power sliding side door may not be disabled by performing the following procedure: opened or closed by pressing the switch located on the 1.

• Page 47: Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock

  46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a Child Protection Door Lock system. NOTE: When the Child Protection Door Lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • When the Child Protection Door Lock system is en- WARNING! gaged, (even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position) the door can be opened only by using the Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.

• Page 49: Liftgate

  48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To open the liftgate, press the liftgate release handle • After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system, located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull always test the door from the inside to make certain it the liftgate open with one fluid motion.

• Page 50: Power Liftgate — If Equipped

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with the power liftgate feature, pressing the button on the RKE transmitter will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 seconds allowing you to manually access the liftgate area.

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  50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power liftgate may be closed by pressing the button, When the RKE transmitter button is pressed and the located in the upper left trim in the liftgate opening. Flash Lights feature is enabled, the tail lights will flash to Pushing once will only close the liftgate.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 • There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the (62°C). Be sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice liftgate opening. Light pressure anywhere along these from the liftgate before pressing any of the power strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open liftgate buttons.

• Page 53: Occupant Restraints

  52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags (SAB) — if Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- equipped ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when •…

• Page 54: Lap/Shoulder Belts

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 NOTE: The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver rates of inflation based on the severity and type of and cause a collision that includes you.

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  54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE you under normal conditions. However, in a collision the WARNING! (Continued) belt will lock and reduce the risk of you striking the • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 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 near the seatback of the front seats and next to your arm in the rear seats. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt.
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  56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will on the shoulder belt.
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  58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Pull the strap down and secure the small latch plate of simultaneously pushing down on the anchorage assem- the lap belt into the small buckle until you hear a “click”. bly. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck.

• Page 61: Automatic Locking Retractors (Alr) Mode — If Equipped

  60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. you will prefer a higher position.

• Page 62: Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If The seat belts for both front seating positions may be Equipped equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.

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  62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts. NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may not deploy in the event of a front or side impact.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
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  64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mecha- nism 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock 1 —…

• Page 66: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert ) If the driver’s or front passenger’s (if equipped with belt alert) seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert ) will alert the driver or front passenger to buckle the seat belt.

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  4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. A 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON single chime will sound to signify that you have success- or START position. Chrysler Group LLC does not recom- fully completed the programming. mend deactivating BeltAlert .

• Page 68: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 NOTE: Although BeltAlert has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Extender Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and while the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled or when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if retracted.

• Page 69: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) — Airbags

  68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Airbags This vehicle has Advanced Front Airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air- bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.

• Page 70: Airbag System Components

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator NOTE: • Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision. but they will open during airbag deployment.

• Page 71: Advanced Front Airbag Features

  70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags (SAB) the second stage determines whether the output force is low, medium, or high. If a low output is sufficient to meet • Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) the need, the remaining gas in the inflator is expended.

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way. • Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios, etc.
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  72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain The system includes side impact sensors adjacent to both (SABIC) — If Equipped front and rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy SABIC airbags may offer side-impact and vehicle rollover the SABIC airbags during impacts that require airbag protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in occupant protection.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Knee Impact Bolsters WARNING! The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger, and position front occu- Infants in rear-facing child restraints should NEVER pants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger Airbags.
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  74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.

• Page 76: Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 ORC deploys the Advanced Front Airbags, SABIC air- WARNING! (Continued) bags — if equipped, Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument Airbags — if equipped, and front seat belt pretensioners panel during Advanced Front Airbag deployment —…

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  76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Airbags may deploy in crashes with in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbag little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe system is not on and the airbags will not inflate. initial deceleration.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 separate and fold out of the way as the airbags inflate to WARNING! their full size. The airbags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds. This is about half of the time it takes to Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru- blink your eyes.
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  78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE triggered, releasing a quantity of non-toxic gas. The covers the window. The airbag inflates in about 30 ms inflating side airbag exits through the seat seam into the (about one-quarter of the time that it takes to blink your space between the occupant and the door.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Enhanced Accident Response System NOTE: Front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the communication network remains intact, and the the airbag system.
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  80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate Maintaining Your Airbag System the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye WARNING! irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Airbag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) You will want to have the airbags ready to • Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad- inflate for your protection in a collision. The vanced airbag system.

• Page 83: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

  In the event of a collision, your vehicle is designed to used by Chrysler Group LLC and others to learn more record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param- about the possible causes of crashes and associated…

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  Confidential • Vehicle speed data will not be disclosed by Chrysler Group LLC to any third party except when: • Engine RPM • Brake switch status…

• Page 85: Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped

  84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Pedal position • And other parameters depending vehicle configuration Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped The Integrated Child Booster Seat (if equipped) is located in each second-row passenger seat. The booster seat is designed for children weighing between 48 and 85 lbs (22 and 39 kg) and between 47 in (119 cm) and 57 in (145 cm) tall.

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 WARNING! (Continued) • The swivel seat should be locked in the forward- facing position when using the booster seat with the vehicle in motion. • Be certain that the seat cushion is locked securely into position before using the seat.

• Page 87: Integrated Child Seat — If Equipped

  86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Once the seat belt is long enough to fit properly, insert Integrated Child Seat — If Equipped the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Operating instructions for the second row bench seat with Integrated Child Seat are included with the seat.

• Page 88: Child Restraints

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 To obtain Integrated Child Seat replacement instruc- WARNING! tions: Refer to “Publication Order Forms” in If You Need Consumer Assistance and specify publication number In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, 81–016–8050 when ordering.

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  88 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 Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger carriers and convertible child seats.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child WARNING! restraint anchorage system. Refer to “Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”. Never place any child seat, booster seat, or infant carrier in the Swivel ’n Go seat while it is in the An aftermarket belt-positioning booster seat is for chil- rearward-facing position.
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  90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug WARNING! as possible. • Improper installation can lead to failure of an • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or infant or child restraint.
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  Safety necessary. Standards. Chrysler Group LLC also recommends that • In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it, before you buy it.
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  92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the restraint manufacturer’s directions. installation instructions that are provided with the child restraint system. •…
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 third row fold-in-floor seats are equipped with a child WARNING! restraint tether anchor at the center seating position. Improper installation of a child restraint to the NOTE: LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or •…
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  94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If your child restraint seat is not LATCH-compatible, 4. Tighten the lower attachment strap while firmly push- install the restraint using the vehicle seat belts. ing the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Installing the Top Tether Strap (with either Lower Anchors or Vehicle Seat Belt): 1. Route the top tether strap under the adjustable head restraint between the steel posts. 2. Provide enough slack (reference child restraint in- structions) for the tether strap to reach the tether anchor located near the bottom of the seat back.
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  96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For WARNING! additional information on ALR, refer to “Automatic Locking Mode”. An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat child.

• Page 98: Rear Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) — If Equipped

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Transporting Pets WARNING! Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet could be thrown about and possibly NEVER carry a child in a rear facing infant carrier in injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a vehicle without rear seats.

• Page 99: Restraining Infants And Small Children With Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)

  98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The rearward-facing infant carrier is for babies weigh- This vehicle is equipped with a child restraint tether anchor located on the lower rear of the front passenger ing up to about 20 lbs (9 kg), and less than one year seat.

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 • Children more than 40 lbs (18 kg) should be secured in 3. Route the tether strap under the head rest. the passenger seat in a child restraint or belt- NOTE: Ensure that the child restraint tether strap is positioning booster seat with the seat adjusted to the centered between the headrest supports underneath the rear most position.

• Page 101: Engine Break-In Recommendations

  100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the WARNING! limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- The vehicle tether anchor is designed to be used with mental and should be avoided.

• Page 102: Safety Tips

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 SAFETY TIPS WARNING! (Continued) Transporting Passengers • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO using a seat belt properly. AREA. Exhaust Gas WARNING! WARNING! •…

• Page 103: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

  102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force for lubrication or oil change.

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes WARNING! on while driving, have the system checked by an autho- rized dealer. Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- Defroster sonal injury.

• Page 105: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

  104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside WARNING! (Continued) the Vehicle • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al- Tires ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear have been removed for cleaning.

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.

• Page 108: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ……112 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) —…

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  108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Seats ……126 Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped . . . 149 Manual Front And Second Row Seat Driver Memory Seat —…
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Headlight Delay — If Equipped ..163 Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped ..172 Daytime Running Lights Electronic Speed Control —…
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  110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service Parksense ….183 Security ……197 Cleaning Parksense .
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Door Trim Panel Storage ….209 Console Features ….. . 215 Driver Seatback Storage —…

• Page 113: Mirrors

  112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. 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 the vehicle).

• Page 114: Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.

• Page 115: Driver’s Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped

  114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirror Folding Feature WARNING! All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside convex three detent positions: full forward, full rearward and mirror will look smaller and farther away than they normal.

• Page 116: Heated Mirrors — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Driver’s side power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Driver Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle” for further information. Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.

• Page 117: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped

  116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE position. Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped Each stored memory setting will have an associated Tilt An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. Mirrors in Reverse position.

• Page 118: Blind Spot Monitoring — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- be momentarily illuminated in both outside rear view based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to mirrors to let the driver know that the system is opera- detect Highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks,…

• Page 119
  118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire…
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the The BSM system can also be configured to sound an detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light audible (chime) alert and mute the radio to notify the located in the outside mirrors.
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  120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate.
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  122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in berms, etc.

• Page 124: Rear Cross Path

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.

• Page 125: Modes Of Operation

  124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Modes Of Operation be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).

• Page 126: Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert Blind Spot Alert Off present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime will When the BSM system is turned off there will be no also be sounded.

• Page 127: Voice Command — If Equipped

  126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! Voice Command can be initiated by pressing the VR • DO NOT allow people to ride in any area of your button located on the radio or steering wheel vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat controls (if equipped).

• Page 128: Manual Front And Second Row Seat Adjuster

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Manual Front And Second Row Seat Adjuster WARNING! The adjusting bar is located under the front of the seat. Pull the bar upward and move the seat to the desired Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is position.

• Page 129: Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped

  128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped WARNING! The recliner control lever is on the outboard side of the seat. To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then DO NOT ride with the seatback reclined so that the push back to the desired position and release the lever.

• Page 130: Manual Lumbar Adjust Lever — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Manual Lumbar Adjust Lever — If Equipped WARNING! The lumbar adjustment lever is located on the outboard side of the seat. To increase the support, rotate the lever Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is downward.

• Page 131: Eight-Way Power Seats — If Equipped

  130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Eight–Way Power Seats — If Equipped WARNING! The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seats. The front switch controls the up/down, Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is forward/rearward and tilt adjustment.

• Page 132: Heated Seats — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Heated Seats — If Equipped This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats. The controls for front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel area. After turning the ignition ON, you can choose from High, Low, or Off heat settings.

• Page 133: Adjusting Head Restraints

  132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, heating element and/or degrade the material of the spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- seat.

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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Adjusted Head Restraint Push Button To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head Active Head Restraint — If Equipped restraint (on some models, you may need to press the For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted push button).
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  134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head. Active Head Restraint (Tilted) NOTE: • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- fied technicians, for service purposes only.
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- WARNING! (Continued) straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things to Know Before Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable Starting Your Vehicle”…

• Page 137: Stow ‘N Go Seating — If Equipped

  136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Stow ’n Go Seating — If Equipped On vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go seating, the second and third row seats may be folded into the floor for convenient storage. To Fold Second Row Seats 1.

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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 4. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever located on the 5. Pull rearward on the release strap located at the rear of outboard side of the seat and fold the seatback down. To the seat and tumble the seat forward into the storage bin.
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  138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Pull up on the handle to lift the seat out of the storage CAUTION! bin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat anchors. The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.

• Page 140: Easy Access Seating

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 To tilt the seat, pull forward on the release strap located on the front of the seat between the seatback and seat cushion and tilt the seat fully forward. To return the seat to its upright position, push rearward on the seatback until it latches.

• Page 141: Swivel ‘N Go™ Premium Seating — If Equipped

  140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Seats are removable WARNING! In the event of a collision you could be injured if the seat is not fully latched. Swivel ’n Go™ Premium Seating — If Equipped Premium second row Swivel ’n Go™ Seating features include: •…

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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 WARNING! When the seatback release handle is lifted, the seat- back will rotate forward. To avoid injury, if you are not seated in the seat, stay clear from the area in the path of the rotating seatback. To swivel the seat: Pull the lower handle on the outboard side of the seat and push the side of the seatback to begin rotation.
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  142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Removing Swivel ’n Go™ Premium Seating — If WARNING! Equipped Failure to comply with the following conditions 1. Remove any obstructions from the floor behind the could result in serious injury or even death: seat, and stow the third row seat.
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 3. From behind the seat, lift up on the rear of the seat When reinstalling the seat, make certain to lower the cushion while pulling the seat in a rearward direction. release handle to ensure the seat is latched securely. 4.
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  144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Swivel ’n Go™ Premium Seating Table — If 1. Open the floor storage cover in front of the second row Equipped seats. The Swivel ’n Go™ Seating Table consists of an easily assembled post and top. Table and Leg Storage 2.
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 4. Insert pole into base by aligning the lock button into 5. Twist the pole in a clockwise rotation until it stops. notch of the base. NOTE: You will hear an audible “click” when the lock button engages the base.
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  146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To separate the table top from the pole, follow these WARNING! steps: Failure to comply with the following conditions 1. Locate the release latch on the underside of the table could result in serious injury or even death: top.
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 2. Pull horizontally on the latch to activate the release 6. Place the pole on the underside of the table top and from the pole. secure with the hook and loop straps. 3. While pulling on the latch, pull upward to remove the 7.

• Page 149: Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped

  148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped While the bench seat does not stow in the floor, it is removable for added cargo space. Release levers are located on the rear leg assemblies, near the floor. To remove the seat, squeeze each release handle and rotate downwards to deploy the wheels.

• Page 150: Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 WARNING! If not properly latched, the bench seats could become loose. Personal injuries could result. After reinstall- ing these seats, be sure the red indicator button on the release handles return into the handles. Third Row Power Recline —…

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  150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The switch is only functional when the liftgate is open Left and right third row seats can be folded individually and the vehicle is in PARK. or together. The third row power folding seat adjusts to the following positions using the switch bank located on the left rear trim panel: One Touch Folding Seat Third Row…
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 NOTE: 2. Pull release strap marked “1” located on the rear of the • Disconnect the center shoulder belt from the small seat to lower the seatback. buckle and lower the head restraints before attempting 3.
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  152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Unfold Third Row Seats Tailgate Mode 1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the 1. Pull release strap “2”, then pull release strap “3” to storage bin and push the seat forward until the anchors rotate the entire seat rearward.

• Page 154: Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death, NEVER operate the vehicle with occupants in the third row seat while in the tailgate mode. DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED The Memory Buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel can be programmed to recall the driver’s seat, driver’s outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, and radio station preset settings.

• Page 155: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Rke

  154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up Transmitter to Memory to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set). NOTE: Each time the SET (S) button and a numbered 6.

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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 11. Select Remote Linked to Memory in the Electronic To recall the memory setting for driver two, press Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter “Yes”. Refer MEMORY button 2 on the driver’s door or the UNLOCK to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ button on the RKE transmitter linked to Memory Position Customer-Programmable Features”…

• Page 157: Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)

  156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Press and release the memory SET (S) button located Customer-Programmable Features in “Understanding on the driver’s door. A chime will sound signaling that Your Instrument Panel” for further information. you are in the memory set mode. Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat 4.

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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 • When you remove the key from the ignition switch the NOTE: The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be en- driver seat will move to a position 0.3 in (7.7 mm) abled or disabled through the programmable features in forward of the rear stop if the driver seat position is the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).

• Page 159: To Open And Close The Hood

  158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Move to the front of the vehicle and look inside the To open the hood, two latches must be released. center of the hood opening. Locate, then push the safety catch lever to the right, while raising the hood at the same 1.

• Page 160: Lights

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 LIGHTS CAUTION! All of the lights, except the Hazard Warning lights, headlight high beams and flash-to-pass, are controlled by To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to switches to the left of the steering column on the instru- close it.

• Page 161: Interior Lighting

  160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lighting Dome Light Positions Interior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate is Rotate the dimmer control completely opened, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is upward to the second detent (extreme activated, or when the dimmer control is moved to the top position) to turn on the interior extreme top.

• Page 162: Parking Lights

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) Halo Lights — If Equipped Rotate the dimmer control to the first Halo lights are strategically placed soft lighting that help detent. This feature brightens the to illuminate specific areas to aid the occupants in odometer, radio and overhead dis- locating specific features while driving at night.

• Page 163: Automatic Headlights — If Equipped

  162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, rotate the dimmer control up or down. Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns your headlights on or off based on ambient light levels. To turn the system on, turn the headlight switch to the extreme counterclockwise position aligning the indicator with the “A”…

• Page 164: Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped When exiting the vehicle the driver can choose to have When your headlights are in the Automatic mode and the the headlights remain on for 30, 60, or 90 seconds or not engine is running, the headlights will automatically turn remain on.

• Page 165: Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles Only)

  164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles Battery Protection Only) This feature provides battery protection to avoid wearing The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the down the battery if the headlights, parking lights, or engine is started and the transmission is in any gear front fog lights are left on for extended periods of time except PARK.

• Page 166: Multifunction Lever

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. The multifunction lever controls the: • Turn Signals • Headlight Beams Low/High • Flash-To-Pass (Optical Horn) • Front and Rear Wipers — Washer Functions Turn Signals Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows…

• Page 167: High/Low Beam Switch

  166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lane Change Assist Flash-To-Pass Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.

• Page 168: Windshield Wipers And Washers

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 2. Rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the NOTE: Broken, muddy or obstructed headlights and AUTO (A) position. taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). 3.

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  168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Always remove any buildup of snow that pre- 1. Mist, Front Wiper and Washer vents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the Press the end of the multifunction lever inward to the off position.
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 2. Intermittent, Low and High Speed Wipers 3. Rear Wiper and Washer Use the intermittent wipers when weather conditions Rotating the rotary ring to the first detent activates the make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be- rear intermittent wipers.

• Page 171: Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped

  170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped NOTE: • The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the This feature senses moisture on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver. This wiper speed is in the low or high position.

• Page 172: Tilt Steering Column

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 • Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles equipped The Rain Sensing system has protective features for the wiper blades and arms. It will not operate under the with Remote Starting system, Rain Sensing wipers are following conditions: not operational when the vehicle is in the remote start mode.

• Page 173: Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped

  172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To tilt the column, push the lever downward to the WARNING! unlocked position. Move the steering column up or down, as desired. Pull the lever upward to the locked Do not adjust the steering column while driving. position to lock the steering column firmly in place.

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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control Sys- tem is on. The following messages will be displayed on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle In- formation System (EVIC) if the pedals are attempted to be adjusted when the system is locked out (“Adjust- able Pedal Disabled —…

• Page 175: Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped

  174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have an accident. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).

• Page 176: To Activate

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic WARNING! Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed. Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidently To Activate set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.

• Page 177: Deactivating Electronic Speed Control

  176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Deactivating Electronic Speed Control RESUME ACCEL position, the set speed will continue to A soft tap on the brake pedal or pulling the Electronic increase until the lever is released, then the new set speed Speed Control lever (CANCEL) toward you will deacti- will be established.

• Page 178: Accelerating To Pass

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Accelerating To Pass WARNING! Press the accelerator as you normally would. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve- NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you speed up and down hills.

• Page 179: Parksense Sensors

  178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense will remember the last system state (enabled The sensors can detect obstacles from approximately or disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition 12 in (30 cm) up to 79 in (200 cm) from the rear is changed to the RUN/ON position.

• Page 180: Parksense Display

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 The ParkSense Warning Display is located in the Instru- ParkSense Display ment cluster’s EVIC display. It provides both visual and When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display audible warnings to indicate the distance between the will turn ON indicating the system status.

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  180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a ⁄ second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning display operation when the system is detecting an obstacle:…

• Page 183: Enabling/Disabling Parksense

  182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES DISPLAY MESSAGE OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM: ARC’s AUDIBLE SIGNAL REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER Park Assist ON None None Warning Object Detected 78.7 in (200 cm) 3 Solid Yes, 1/2 second Warning Object Detected 39.3 in (100 cm) 3 Flashing Slow Tone…

• Page 184: Service Parksense

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in If “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” appears in the “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) after mak- formation. When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE ing sure the rear fascia/bumper is free from snow, ice, and the system is disabled, the EVIC will display the mud, dirt and debris, see your authorized dealer.

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  184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you turn ParkSense off, the instrument cluster • Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care will display “PARK ASSIST DISABLED.” Further- not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not more, once you turn ParkSense off, it remains off be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt, or debris.
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 CAUTION! WARNING! • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable • Drivers must be careful when backing up even to recognize every obstacle, including small ob- when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist sys- stacles.

• Page 187: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera — If Equipped

  186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF WARNING! (Continued) EQUIPPED • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear system, it is strongly recommended that the ball Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift lever…

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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be Drivers must be careful when backing up even when driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always stop in time when an obstacle is seen.

• Page 189: Turning Parkview On Or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio

  188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning ParkView On or Off — With Turning ParkView On or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio Navigation/Multimedia Radio 1. Press the “menu” hard key. 1. Press the “menu” hard key. 2. Select system setup soft key. 2.

• Page 190: Overhead Consoles

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 OVERHEAD CONSOLES Front Overhead Console Two versions of the overhead console are available. The base front overhead console model featured fixed incan- descent courtesy/reading lights, flip-down sunglass stor- age and conversation mirror. The premium front over- head console model features a LED focused light that illuminates the instrument panel cupholders, Infrared Automatic Temperature Control Sensor (ATC equipped…

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  190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened. From the closed position, press the door over-travel latch If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry to open the compartment. The door will slowly rotate to (RKE) the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK the full open position.
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped The overhead console has two sets of courtesy lights. The lights turn on when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.

• Page 193: Garage Door Opener — If Equipped

  192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Console Halo Lighting The rear overhead console has recessed halo lighting around the perimeter of the console base. This feature provides additional lighting options while traveling and is controlled by the headlight switch. Refer to “Lights/ Halo Lights —…

• Page 194: Programming Homelink

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 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.

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  194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 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.
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 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 197: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming

  196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using HomeLink Gate Operator/Canadian Programming To operate, press and release the programmed Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig- HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans- trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, mission –…

• Page 198: Security

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indica- Troubleshooting Tips tor light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here trained. are some of the most common solutions: •…

• Page 199: Power Sunroof — If Equipped

  198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. This device must accept any interference that may be Power Sunroof Operation received including interference that may cause undesired Opening the Sunroof Manually operation. Press the switch rearward and hold, and the sunroof will NOTE: open automatically from any position.

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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Closing the Sunroof Manually WARNING! To close the sunroof from an open or vent position, press and hold the switch forward. The sunroof will close fully Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the and stop automatically.
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  200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Express Close Auto-Express with Anti-Pinch Protection Press the switch forward and release, and the sunroof During express closing, anytime an obstacle that restricts will close automatically from any position. The sunroof glass movement is detected, the motor will stop and will close fully, then stop automatically.

• Page 202: Electrical Power Outlets — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window. Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will Sunroof Maintenance need to be replaced.

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  202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE One outlet in the removable floor console shares a fuse WARNING! with the lower outlet in the instrument panel and is also connected to the battery. Do not exceed a maximum To avoid serious injury or death: •…

• Page 204: Power Inverter — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in sory bracket from the plug.

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  204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the inverter should automatically reset.

• Page 206: Cupholders

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 To turn on the power outlet, press the switch once. Press CUPHOLDERS the switch a second time to turn the power outlet off. There are nine cupholders in the interior. Two cupholders in the center front instrument panel, four in the floor consoles and three more are located in the third row quarter trim panel.

• Page 207: Instrument Panel Cupholders

  206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel Cupholders variety of container types and sizes. Press down on the The instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull-out container to engage the cupholder retention features. drawer just above the lower storage bin. Interior Bottle Holders There are four bottle holders located in the interior.

• Page 208: Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 of the two cupholders in the center front instrument panel. To install the ash receiver, align the receiver so the thumb grip on the lid is facing rearward. Press the ash receiver into either of the cup wells to secure. Pull upward on the ash receiver to remove for cleaning and/or storage.

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  208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To close the compartment door, push firmly downward Lower Glove Compartment on the door’s surface to release the detent and latch the To open the lower compartment, pull out on the release door closed. handle (3).

• Page 210: Door Trim Panel Storage

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Door Trim Panel Storage WARNING! Front Door Storage If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle Both interior front door panels have multiple pockets for holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn- storage.

• Page 211: Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped

  210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped Umbrella Holder The drivers seatback has a primary storage pocket on all An umbrella holder has been conveniently molded into models and an optional secondary mesh pocket. the left front door entry scuff molding.

• Page 212: Second Row Floor Storage Bins

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 Second Row Floor Storage Bins CAUTION! The area below the floor covers, located in front of the second row seats, is available for storage. The storage bin cover must lay flat and be locked to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.

• Page 213: Storage Bin Safety Warning

  212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Storage Bin Safety Warning WARNING! (Continued) Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal • Do not operate the storage bin covers while the injury or damage to your vehicle: vehicle is in motion. •…

• Page 214: Center And Rear Overhead Console Storage — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 Seat Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever NOTE: In the event of an individual being locked inside As a security measure, your vehicle may be built with a the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened from Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release is built into the inside of the bin by pushing on the glow-in-the-dark storage bin cover latching mechanism.

• Page 215: Coat Hooks

  214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Coat Hooks Coat hooks are located along the headliner for the second and third row seating positions. The coat hook load limit is 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Exceeding the recommended load limit can cause the coat hooks to break or disengage from the vehicle.

• Page 216: Console Features

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 Basic Console Basic Console features consist of the following: • The basic console profile allows vehicle occupants to easily pass through the first row to the second. • Four cupholders accept up to extra large size beverage cups or 20 oz (.6 L) plastic bottles.

• Page 217: Premium Console — If Equipped

  216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Remove the console. WARNING! To Reinstall The Basic Floor Console In an accident, serious injury could result if the 1. Position the console at a slight angle (front slightly removable floor console is not properly installed. higher than the rear).

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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 • Large console center storage will store headphones for the available rear DVD entertainment system or other items • 12 Volt DC power outlet provides continuous power inside the console for cell phones or other electronics. •…
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  218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE holder insert for both cavities can easily be removed for Position 2 shows the raised storage tray revealing a large cleaning. The cupholders will also accommodate large storage area below. size cups and 20 oz (.6 L) bottles. Position 1 shows the console closed with four cupholders and a convenient storage tray.
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 easy access to the storage area below and provides two of the four cupholders for the second row passengers. Console Position 4 To Remove The Premium Floor Console Console Position 3 1. Pull up on the bottom release handle in the front of the Position 4 shows the complete console in its rearmost console.

• Page 221: Rear Window Features

  220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull rearward to disengage from floor and remove WARNING! console. In an accident, serious injury could result if the To reinstall the console: removable floor console is not properly installed. 1. Position the console at a slight angle (rear slightly Always be sure the removable floor console is fully higher than the front).

• Page 222: Load-Leveling System

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) • You can turn off the heated mirror feature at anytime • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra- by pressing the rear window defroster switch a second sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the time.

• Page 223: Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped

  222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry the weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.

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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 NOTE: To help control wind noise when installing the CAUTION! (Continued) crossbars ensure the embossed arrow is facing the front • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do of the vehicle. When the crossbars are not in use, the front not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of crossbar should be fastened just forward of the middle 150 lbs (68 kg).

• Page 225: Sun Screens — If Equipped

  224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! Sun screens are available for second and third row seating windows. The screens store in the sill trim panels, Cargo must be securely tied before driving your and the tops of the windows are equipped with hooks vehicle.

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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 Gently pull up on the tab to raise the sun screen. Continue pulling the sun screen until the tab is near the top of the window. Sun Screen Extended To lower the sun screen, gently lift the tab upward to disengage the hooks, and feed the screen back into the base sill.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ….231 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays ……252 Instrument Cluster .
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  228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Voice Command Media Center 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM System (VR) — If Equipped … . . 263 Stereo Radio With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) And Sirius Radio .
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 Play Mode ……290 Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped) ….. . . 298 List Or Browse Mode .
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  230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Three-Zone Temperature Control — Winter Operation ….321 If Equipped ……307 Vacation/Storage .

• Page 232: Instrument Panel Features

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Vents 5 — Analog Clock 9 — DVD – If Equipped 13 — Switch Bank 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Upper Glove Compartment 10 — Cup Holders 14 — Ignition Switch 7 —…

• Page 233: Instrument Cluster

  232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER…

• Page 234: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position, the light should turn off. 1. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when If the light remains lit with the engine running, your the ignition switch is in the ON position.

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  234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho- one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. rized dealer. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting…
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for CAUTION! approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- The TPMS has been optimized for the original quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. equipment tires and wheels.
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  236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. Oil Pressure Warning Light If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, light should turn on momentarily when the engine shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- is started.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 10. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light WARNING! / Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light The malfunction light for the Electronic Stabil- If a warning light remains on the system may not be ity Program (ESP) is combined with Brake working and you will not have the benefit of ESP or Assist System (BAS).
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  238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light remains on when the parking brake has been NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake tions.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by 13. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System ON position. The light should illuminate for approxi- (ABS).
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  240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 14. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light 17. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped / Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light This indicator will illuminate when the front fog If this indicator light flashes during accelera- lights are on.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 the ON position, before engine start. If the bulb does not WARNING! come on when turning the key from OFF to ON, have the condition checked promptly. A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, operating conditions.
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  242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21. Temperature Gauge WARNING! The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 NOTE: On the Base cluster, the reset button toggles door ……Door Ajar between odometer, Trip A, Trip B, ECO and outside gATE .
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  244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ECO / ECO-on (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped TRIP ODOMETER button to turn off the message. If the The ECO-on indicator will illuminate when you are problem continues, the message will appear the next time driving in a fuel efficient manner and can be used to the vehicle is started.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate 25. Odometer dependent upon your personal driving style. The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN U.S.
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  246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 26. Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) or Electronic 27. Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Display Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display — If Button Press the left reset button to scroll through sub-menus Equipped (i.e., Outside Temperature, Trip Functions: AVG Fuel Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Display —…

• Page 248: Compass Mini-Trip Computer (Cmtc) — If Equipped

  • If the vehicle is equipped with a Chrysler ™ gps CMTC Reset Buttons (Navigation Radio), the NAV system will provide the…

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  248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When the appropriate conditions exist, the following cluster to switch from odometer, to Trip A or Trip B, or to messages will display: ECO. Press and hold the right button while the odometer/trip odometer is displayed to reset. NE .

• Page 250: Compass/Temperature Display

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 Compass/Temperature Display and such devices may interfere and cause false com- pass readings. Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To ensure compass accu- racy, the compass variance should be properly set accord- ing to the variance map for the zone where the vehicle will be driven.

• Page 251: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) — If Equipped

  250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To Set the Variance 2. Press and hold the CMTC reset button (for approxi- Start the engine and leave the transmission gear selector mately 10 seconds) until the current variance zone num- lever in the PARK position. Press and hold the CMTC ber is displayed.

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 • Vehicle information warning message displays • Tire Pressure Monitor System • Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) • Compass display • Outside temperature display • Trip computer functions • Audio Modes display EVIC Menu / Step Control Button, as it appears on the left side of the steer- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ing wheel spoke.

• Page 253: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays

  252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and release the MENU button, and the Press this button to RESET Trip Functions and mode displayed will change between change Personal Settings. Compass/Temperature, Trip, System Status, and Personal Settings. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Press the STEP button to scroll through sub Displays menus (i.e., Trip Functions, Avg.

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 • LOW WASHER FLUID • Blind Spot System Not Available — This message is displayed to indicate the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) • Oil Change Required system is temporarily unavailable due to sensor block- • Check Gascap age, electronic interference, or other temporary con- ditions.

• Page 255: Trip Functions

  254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Oil Change Required 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change within 10 seconds. indicator system. The Oil Change Required message will 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds, after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you…

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 “RESET” or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the history information will be erased, and the averaging will LOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will display. continue from the last fuel average reading before the Elapsed Time reset.

• Page 257: Compass Display / Eco (Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped

  256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Display / ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving Equipped in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be used to modify The compass readings indicate the direction driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 2. Press the MENU button until Personal Settings NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached. the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Cell Phones, Lap- tops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass 3.

• Page 259: Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)

  258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Press and hold the compass button for approximately Use the Step button to display one of the following two seconds. choices. 3. Press the STEP button until “Compass Variance” mes- Language sage, and the last variance zone number, displays in the When in this display you may select one of five lan- EVIC.

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 Auto UNLK On Exit RKE Linked To Memory When ON is selected, all doors will unlock when the When this feature is selected the memory seat, mirror, vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or and radio settings will return to the memory set position NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened.
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  260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Headlamp Off Delay Tilt MIRR. In Reverse When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to When this feature is selected and the vehicle is placed in have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds a reverse gear, the driver’s side mirror will tilt downward when exiting the vehicle.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make your selec- NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in tion, press and release the RESET button until “OFF,” the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is “30 sec.,”…
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  262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display Units of Measure In Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate, equipped) can be changed between English and Metric and remain on for up to 90 seconds, when the doors are units of measure.

• Page 264: Media Center 730N/430 (Rer/Rbz) — Am/Fm Stereo Radio And Cd/Dvd/Hdd/Nav — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers — If Equipped The RER radio also contains a Global Positioning System When ON is selected, the system will automatically (GPS)-based Navigation system. activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on Refer to your Uconnect™…

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  264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed, the clock Changing Daylight Savings Time setting menu will appear on the screen. When selected, this feature will display the time of day in daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the 3.

• Page 266: Clock Setting Procedure — Rer Radio

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The want to select, touch the screen where the word “Page” is clock setting menu will appear on the screen. displayed to view additional time zones in the menu. 3.

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  266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the 2. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed, the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis- clock setting menu will appear on the screen. played.

• Page 268: Media Center 130 (Res) — Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 Touch the screen where the words “Show Time if Radio is MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES) — AM/FM STEREO Off” are displayed to change the current setting. RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Changing the Time Zone NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.

• Page 269: Operating Instructions — Radio Mode

  268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch position to operate the radio.

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to save time change. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range tones.
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  270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to You may add a second station to each pushbutton by exit setting tone, balance, and fade. repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the AM/FM Button display window.

• Page 272: Operation Instructions — Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio MP3 Audio Play ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will NOTE: show the track number, and index time in minutes and •…

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  272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EJECT Button — Ejecting a CD the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within…

• Page 274: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.

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  274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 character extension) extension may cause playback problems.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification Frequency (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128, 48, 44.1, 32…

• Page 277: Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode

  276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right…

• Page 278: Operating Instructions — Radio Mode

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or another selection.

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  278 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).
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 INFO Button Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
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  280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to 16-Digit Character Program Type exit setting tone, balance, and fade. Display Classic Rock Cls Rock MUSIC TYPE Button College College Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 SETUP Button 16-Digit Character Program Type Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between Display the following items: Soft Soft • Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow Soft Rock Soft Rck you to set the clock.

• Page 283: Operation Instructions — Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

  282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL window. Select the button (1–6) you wish to lock onto this Buttons 1 — 6 station and press and release that button. If a button is These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET/ commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM RND button, the station will continue to play but will not…

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 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 285: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

  284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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.

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 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)
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  286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification Frequency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 320, 256, 224, extension may cause playback problems.

• Page 288: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 Playback of MP3 Files LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium on the disc.

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  288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) to return to elapsed time display. Press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when the Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode ignition is OFF).

• Page 290: Universal Consumer Interface (Uci) 0.5 — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) 0.5 — NOTE: • If the radio has a USB port, connecting an iPod to this IF EQUIPPED port does not play the media. For playing an iPod , NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ/ use the separate 16–pin connector port (in the glove REL/RET radios only with Uconnect™.

• Page 291: Using This Feature

  290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons • It may be necessary to remove the connector pin To get into the UCI (iPod ) mode and access a connected protection cap from the 16–pin connector port, prior to iPod , press the “AUX”…

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 jump to the previous track in the list. Turning this beginning of the track. Pressing the SEEK >> button button at any other time in the track, will jump to during play mode, it will jump to the next track in the the beginning of the current track.

• Page 293: List Or Browse Mode

  292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • RND button (available on sales code RES radio only): fast will scroll through the list faster. During fast Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and scroll, a slight delay in updating the information on Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod .

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 • 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 any supported device) any- the second line. where in the vehicle in extreme heat or cold can •…

• Page 295: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped

  294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or EQUIPPED (REN/RER/RBZ/RES RADIOS ONLY) visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at www- Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- .siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents. ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification coast.

• Page 296: Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly the radio to exit this screen.

• Page 297: Operating Instructions — Uconnect

  296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Multimedia INFO Button (Satellite) Mode Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC able).

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 • Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/ MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five Sirius subscription.

• Page 299: Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)

  298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL pushbutton memory. The channels stored in SET 2 service provider is SIRIUS Satellite Radio. SIRIUS Back- memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton seat TV™ offers three video channels for family enter- twice. tainment, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios.

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 • Additional single-disc DVD player with two-screen The LCD screen(s) are located in the overhead compart- system ment console. • Battery-powered two-channel remote control • Two remote headphones • Integrated remote storage in either screen location •…

• Page 301: Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped

  300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED VES™ Remote Control Location NOTE: Refer to the “Uconnect™ Multimedia” section of Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering details.

• Page 302: Radio Operation

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 The right-hand rocker switch has a pushbutton in the The button located in the center of the left-hand switch center, and controls the volume and mode of the sound will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- system.

• Page 303: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance

  302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective precautions: coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding.

• Page 304: Climate Controls

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 CLIMATE CONTROLS The Climate Control System allows you to regulate the temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the instrument panel, below the radio. Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System — If Equipped The controls for the manual system in this vehicle contain a series of outer rotary dials and inner push knobs.

• Page 305: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

  304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Front Blower Control Temperature Control There are four blower speeds. Use this Use this control to regulate the tem- control to regulate the amount of air perature of the air inside the passenger forced through the system in any compartment.

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 Mode Control (Air Direction) Bi-Level Mode Mode control allows you to choose Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. from several selections of air distribu- tion. You can select either a primary NOTE: There is a difference in temperature (in any mode, as identified by the symbols, or conditions other than full cold or full hot), between the a blend of two of these modes.
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  306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Defrost Mode NOTE: • If the RECIRCULATION button is pressed when the Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use DEFROST mode with system is in MIX, DEFROST, or FLOOR mode the maximum blower and temperature settings for best RECIRCULATION LED indicator will flash 3 times to windshield and side window defrosting.

• Page 308: Three-Zone Temperature Control — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 Economy Mode NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage If ECONOMY mode is desired, press the A/C button to until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds. turn off the indicator light and the A/C compressor. Max A/C Rotate the temperature control knob to the desired For maximum cooling use the A/C and RECIRCULA-…

• Page 309
  308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The Three-Zone Temperature Control bottom panel con- trols rear Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning operations. Front Upper Three Zone Temperature Control 1 – Left Temperature 7 – Right Temperature 2 – PANEL 8 – Rear DEFROST 3 –…

• Page 310: Rear Manual Climate Control — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 The primary control for the rear blower is on the front NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the climate control unit located on the instrument panel. climate controls will not function during Remote Start When the front control is in any position other than rear, operation if the blower control is left in the “O”…

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  310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The rear blower and temperature controls for the rear Rear Blower Control seat passengers are located in the headliner, near the The primary control for the rear blower is on the front center of the vehicle. climate control unit, located on the instrument panel.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 When rear controls are locked by the front system, the CAUTION! lock symbol on the temperature knob is illuminated, and the rear overhead adjustments are inoperable. Interior air enters the Rear Manual Climate Control system through an intake grille, located in the right Rear Mode Control side trim panel behind the third row seats.

• Page 313: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) — If Equipped

  312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The system can be controlled manually, if desired. Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets. • SYNC feature links the controls for all three zones, allowing one comfort setting (driver setting) for the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —…

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 Front Upper ATC Panel Front Lower ATC Panel 1 — System On/Off 9 — Air Conditioning (A/C) On/ 1 — Rear Blower Speed 4 — Rear ATC Lock 2 — Rear Temperature / Rear 5 — Rear DEFROST 2 — Blower Indicator 10 — AUTO Mode / Blower System On/Off…
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  314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Operation NOTE: • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for 1. Press the AUTO button on the Front Upper ATC Panel cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts and the word AUTO will illuminate in the front ATC the temperature, mode and fan speed to provide display, along with three temperatures for driver, front comfort as quickly as possible.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 Manual Operation Panel Mode This system offers a full complement of manual override Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument features. The AUTO symbol in the front ATC display will panel. These outlets can be adjusted for direction, be turned off when the system is being used in the and turned on or off to control airflow.
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  316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Floor Mode The SNOWFLAKE mode, or A/C button, allows Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of the operator to manually activate or deactivate the air is directed through the defrost and side window air conditioning system.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Recirculation Control Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If When outside air contains smoke, odors, or Equipped high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, The Rear ATC System has floor air outlets at the rear of you may wish to recirculate interior air by the right side sliding door, and overhead outlets at each pressing the RECIRCULATION mode control…
• Page 319
  318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The Rear ATC System is located in the headliner, near the 1. Press the REAR LOCK button on the front lower ATC center of the vehicle. panel. This turns off the REAR LOCK icon in the rear temperature knob.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 NOTE: CAUTION! • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts Interior air enters the Rear Automatic Temperature the temperature, mode and fan speed to provide Control System through an intake grille, located in comfort as quickly as possible.

• Page 321: Summer Operation

  320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When rear controls are locked by the front system, the NOTE: In many temperature positions, the BI-LEVEL LOCK symbol on the temperature knob is illuminated mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head- and any rear overhead adjustments are ignored.

• Page 322: Winter Operation

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 Winter Operation Window Fogging To ensure the best possible heater and defroster perfor- Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild, rainy mance, make sure the engine cooling system is function- and/or humid weather. To clear the windows, select ing properly and the proper amount, type, and concen- DEFROST or MIX mode and increase the front blower tration of coolant is used.

• Page 323: Operating Tips

  322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips A/C Air Filter— If Equipped On vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Con- trol (ATC), the climate control system filters out dust and pollen from the air. Refer to “Air Conditioning” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for filter replacement instructions.

• Page 324: Starting And Operating

  STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ….327 Automatic Transmission ….330 Automatic Transmission .

• Page 325
  324 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving Through Water ….339 Tire Safety Information ….352 Flowing/Rising Water .
• Page 326
  STARTING AND OPERATING 325 Life Of Tire ……367 MMT In Gasoline ….381 Replacement Tires .
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  326 STARTING AND OPERATING Maintenance ……387 Trailer Towing ……394 Adding Fuel .

• Page 328: Starting Procedures

  STARTING AND OPERATING 327 STARTING PROCEDURES Normal Starting Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the 1. Do not press the accelerator. inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat 2.

• Page 329: Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F Or -29°C)

  328 STARTING AND OPERATING Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F or –29°C) WARNING! (Continued) Follow the same instructions in the “Normal Starting” • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get procedure. it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of transmission cannot be started this way.

• Page 330: After Starting

  STARTING AND OPERATING 329 After Starting CAUTION! The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up. To prevent damage to the starter, DO NOT crank the engine for more than 15–second intervals at one time. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.

• Page 331: Automatic Transmission

  330 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! CAUTION! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, ing precautions are not observed: the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in •…

• Page 332: Brake/Transmission Interlock System

  STARTING AND OPERATING 331 Brake/Transmission Interlock System This system prevents the key fob from being removed This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift unless the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents moving Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the the shift lever out of PARK, unless the key fob is in the PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK ACC/ON position, and the brake pedal is pressed.

• Page 333: Gear Ranges

  332 STARTING AND OPERATING The electronically-controlled transmission provides a The transmission has only PRND shift positions. Down- precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are shifts are carried out by an Electronic Range Select (ERS) self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new by moving the lever—/ + while in the DRIVE position, vehicle may be somewhat abrupt.

• Page 334
  STARTING AND OPERATING 333 When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking WARNING! (Continued) brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure the load on the transmission locking mechanism may those in and near the vehicle.
• Page 335
  334 STARTING AND OPERATING • When engaged in PARK, you will not be able to move WARNING! (Continued) the shift lever rearward without pressing the shift • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving lever button. unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons.
• Page 336
  STARTING AND OPERATING 335 NEUTRAL occurs while using the DRIVE range, such as when This range is used when vehicle is standing for pro- operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, longed periods with engine running. Engine may be (i.e., in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds or started in this range.
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  336 STARTING AND OPERATING Switching from ERS to DRIVE can be done at any vehicle CAUTION! speed. To shift from DRIVE mode to ERS mode, move the shift lever to the left (-) once. The current gear will be If the transmission operating temperature exceeds maintained as the top gear.
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  STARTING AND OPERATING 337 damage, the transmission automatically shifts into sec- Odometer ond gear (third gear for six-speed). The transmission Screen Dis- play remains in second gear (third gear for six-speed) despite the forward gear selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEU- Actual Gear(s) Allowed (Six- TRAL will continue to operate.

• Page 339: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

  338 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, it is WARNING! recommended that you visit an authorized dealer at your earliest possible convenience. Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer front wheels.

• Page 340: Driving Through Water

  STARTING AND OPERATING 339 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. Flowing/Rising Water 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first WARNING! become visible. Do not drive on or across a road or path where water 4.

• Page 341
  340 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Always check the depth of the standing water age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- before driving through it. Never drive through ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, standing water that is deeper than the bottom of transmission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.

• Page 342: Power Steering

  STARTING AND OPERATING 341 POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph steering capability if power assist is lost.

• Page 343: Power Steering Fluid Check

  342 STARTING AND OPERATING • Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steer- Power Steering Fluid Check ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time. Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering service interval is not required.

• Page 344: Parking Brake

  STARTING AND OPERATING 343 The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the WARNING! lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully. To Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and release the parking brake, press the park brake pedal a with the engine off to prevent injury from moving second time and let your foot up as you feel the brake…

• Page 345
  344 STARTING AND OPERATING When the parking brake is applied with the ignition difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The parking switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in brake should always be applied whenever the driver is the instrument cluster will illuminate.

• Page 346: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

  STARTING AND OPERATING 345 computer to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent WARNING! (Continued) wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- surfaces. ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage ABS is activated during braking under certain road or or injury.

• Page 347
  346 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The Anti-Lock Brake System cannot prevent acci- • The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisti- dents, including those resulting from excessive cated electronic equipment that may be suscep- speed in turns, following another vehicle too tible to interference caused by improperly in- closely, or hydroplaning.

• Page 348: Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light

  STARTING AND OPERATING 347 Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light If both the “Brake Warning Light” and the “Anti-Lock The “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” moni- Brake Warning Light” remain on, the ABS and Electronic tors the anti-lock brake system. The light will Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not function- come on when the ignition switch is turned to ing.

• Page 349
  348 STARTING AND OPERATING wheel(s) and engine power is reduced, to provide en- WARNING! hanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the TCS • The TCS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- functions similarly to a limited-slip differential, and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle.

• Page 350: Brake Assist System (Bas)

  STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! The Brake Assist System (BAS) is designed to optimize • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency brak- ing maneuvers. The system detects an emergency brak- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase ing situation by sensing the rate and amount of brake the traction afforded by prevailing road condi-…

• Page 351: Electronic Stability Program (Esp)

  350 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ESP On The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) enhances direc- This mode is the normal operating mode for ESP on tional control and stability of the vehicle under various two-wheel drive vehicles. Whenever the vehicle is driving conditions.

• Page 352: Esp/Bas Warning Light

  STARTING AND OPERATING 351 than ESP would normally allow is required to gain position, then goes out. If the “ESP/BAS Warning Light” traction. To turn ESP on again, momentarily press the comes on continuously with the engine running, a mal- “ESP OFF”…

• Page 353: Tire Safety Information

  352 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •…

• Page 354
  STARTING AND OPERATING 353 • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded tion.
• Page 355
  354 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 356: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

  STARTING AND OPERATING 355 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.

• Page 357: Tire Terminology And Definitions

  356 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 358: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

  STARTING AND OPERATING 357 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 Tire Placard Location…

• Page 359
  358 STARTING AND OPERATING To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 3) tire size designed for your vehicle vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or spare tires.
• Page 360
  STARTING AND OPERATING 359 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of of your vehicle with varying seating configurations…
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  360 STARTING AND OPERATING…

• Page 362: Tires — General Information

  STARTING AND OPERATING 361 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 accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.

• Page 363: Tire Inflation Pressures

  362 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar. hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to The tire pressure should be checked and adjusted, and the right or left.

• Page 364: Tire Pressures For High-Speed Operation

  STARTING AND OPERATING 363 Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), “cold tire inflation pressure.” Cold tire inflation pressure which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not outside temperature condition.

• Page 365: Radial-Ply Tires

  364 STARTING AND OPERATING Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in WARNING! the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs. High-speed driving, with your vehicle at or above maximum load, is dangerous. The added strain on Compact Spare Tire your tires could cause them to fail.

• Page 366: Tire Spinning

  STARTING AND OPERATING 365 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Temporary-use spare tires have limited tread life. Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take When the tread is worn to the tread wear indica- your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the tors, the temporary use spare tire needs to be compact spare installed.

• Page 367: Tread Wear Indicators

  366 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gen- erated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. • Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h), or for more than 30 seconds continuously, when you are stuck;…

• Page 368: Life Of Tire

  STARTING AND OPERATING 367 Life of Tire Replacement Tires The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many factors, including, but not limited to: characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure.

• Page 369: Snow Tires

  368 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 370: Tire Rotation Recommendations

  STARTING AND OPERATING 369 If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with in sets of four;…

• Page 371: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)

  370 STARTING AND OPERATING The suggested rotation method is shown in the following found on the tire placard located on the driver’s-side diagram. B-pillar. The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (6.9 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease.

• Page 372
  STARTING AND OPERATING 371 The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire Warning Light.” Driving the vehicle may cause the tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn pressure to rise to approximately 30 psi (207 kPa), but the off until the tire pressure is at or above recommended “TPMS Warning Light”…

• Page 373: Base System

  372 STARTING AND OPERATING • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- CAUTION! (Continued) nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure correct tire pressure, using an accurate tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap.

• Page 374
  STARTING AND OPERATING 373 The Basic TPMS consists of the following components: NOTE: The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive this • Receiver Module information. • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors The “TPMS Warning Lamp”…

• Page 375: Premium System — If Equipped

  374 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Accumulation of excessive snow and/or ice around 4. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will the wheels or wheel housings. sound, the “TPMS Telltale Warning Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. 4.

• Page 376: Tpms Low Pressure Warnings

  STARTING AND OPERATING 375 NOTE: It is particularly important to regularly check pressures are low. In addition, the EVIC will display a and maintain proper tire pressure in all the tires. Low Pressure message for three seconds and a graphic display of the pressure value(s) with the low tire(s) The Premium TPMS consists of the following compo- flashing.

• Page 377: Check Tpms Message

  376 STARTING AND OPERATING Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible, and inflate the low tire(s) that is flashing on the graphic display to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure value.

• Page 378
  STARTING AND OPERATING 377 will not be present, and a pressure value will be dis- 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road played instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by any tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning of the following scenarios: limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, the “TPMS Telltale Warning Light”…

• Page 379: Fuel Requirements

  378 STARTING AND OPERATING • This device must accept any interference received, 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, including interference that may cause undesired the TPMS will update automatically.

• Page 380: 4.0L Engine

  STARTING AND OPERATING 379 4.0L Engine Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world The 4.0L engine is designed to meet all have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica- emissions regulations and provide satisfac- tions (the World Wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) to define tory fuel economy and performance when fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, using high-quality unleaded gasoline hav-…

• Page 381: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends

  380 STARTING AND OPERATING Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends E85 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 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol ates are required in some areas of the country during the content may void the vehicle’s warranty.

• Page 382: Mmt In Gasoline

  STARTING AND OPERATING 381 • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the It is even more important to look for gasoline without engine controller memory MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United States. More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to E85 fuel.

• Page 383: Fuel System Cautions

  382 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentra- performance: tions of methanol.

• Page 384: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

  STARTING AND OPERATING 383 Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper WARNING! maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- •…

• Page 385
  384 STARTING AND OPERATING the other sections of this manual for information on CAUTION! features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline only powered vehicles. Only vehicles with the E85 fuel filler door label can operate on E85. E85 Fuel Cap E85 Badge…

• Page 386: Ethanol Fuel (E85)

  STARTING AND OPERATING 385 Ethanol Fuel (E85) For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat- E85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and ing between E85 and unleaded gasoline is recom- 15% unleaded gasoline. mended. When you do switch fuel types, it is recommended that: WARNING! •…

• Page 387: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles E85 And Gasoline Vehicles

  32°F (0°C). in MOPAR engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting Cruising Range Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer only Because E85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395.

• Page 388: Replacement Parts

  STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- left side of the vehicle.

• Page 389
  388 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened WARNING! while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door.

• Page 390: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

  STARTING AND OPERATING 389 • If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL may If the problem continues, the message will appear the come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time next time the vehicle is started. See your authorized the vehicle is refueled.

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  390 STARTING AND OPERATING • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) — Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) — Rear axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles •…
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  STARTING AND OPERATING 391 Rim Size Overloading This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, listed. wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and front Inflation Pressure and rear GAWR.
• Page 393
  392 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading CAUTION! To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR down low and be sure you distribute their weight as or the maximum front and rear GAWR.
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  STARTING AND OPERATING 393 LOADING TABLE — EXAMPLE ONLY Front Axle Rear Axle TOTAL 2,500 lbs 2,450 lbs (1 134 kg) (1 111 kg) GAWR 2,544 lbs 2,544 lbs (1 154 kg) (1 154 kg) A loaded vehicle is shown in the above table. Note that neither the GVWR nor the GAWR capacities have been exceeded.

• Page 395: Trailer Towing

  394 STARTING AND OPERATING TRAILER TOWING that you do not exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle In this section you will find safety tips and information Loading/Vehicle Certification Label” in “Starting and on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do Operating”…

• Page 396
  STARTING AND OPERATING 395 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Frontal Area The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles maximum width of the front of a trailer.
• Page 397
  396 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- • An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the system may reduce handling, stability, braking tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer’s axle(s).
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  STARTING AND OPERATING 397 Without Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct)
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  398 STARTING AND OPERATING The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow, and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. TRAILER HITCH CLASSIFICATIONS Max.
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  STARTING AND OPERATING 399 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. GCWR (Gross Com- Max. GTW (Gross Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. Tongue Wt. bined Wt. Rating) Trailer Wt.) Up to 2 persons &…
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  400 STARTING AND OPERATING GCWR (Gross Com- Max. GTW (Gross Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. Tongue Wt. bined Wt. Rating) Trailer Wt.) Up to 2 persons & 9,000 lbs (4 082 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) Luggage 3,800 lbs 380 lbs (172 kg) (1 723 kg)* 3.8L and 4.0L/…
• Page 402
  STARTING AND OPERATING 401 Trailer and Trailer Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
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  402 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on (805 km) the new vehicle is driven.
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  STARTING AND OPERATING 403 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
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  404 STARTING AND OPERATING • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage WARNING! (Continued) before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General 3. GAWR Information” in “Starting and Operating” for the 4. Trailer tongue weight rating for that trailer hitch. proper inspection procedure.
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  STARTING AND OPERATING 405 • An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is WARNING! required when towing a trailer with electronically • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic hydraulic brake lines.
• Page 407
  406 STARTING AND OPERATING The Trailer Tow Package may include a four-pin or a seven-pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness and connector. NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.

• Page 408: Towing Tips

  STARTING AND OPERATING 407 Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE gear can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in DRIVE, move the shift lever into third gear (with four-speed transmission) or fifth gear (with six-speed transmission).

• Page 409
  408 STARTING AND OPERATING • Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than maximize fuel efficiency. 45 minutes of continuous operation. Refer to “Mainte- Cooling System nance Schedule”…

• Page 410: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

  STARTING AND OPERATING 409 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) CAUTION! Towing this vehicle behind another vehicle (flat- towing with all four wheels on the ground) is not recommended. NOTE: If the vehicle requires towing, make sure all four wheels are off the ground.

• Page 412: What To Do In Emergencies

  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ….412 Secure The Spare Tire ….424 If Your Engine Overheats .

• Page 413: Hazard Warning Flasher

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

• Page 414: Jacking And Tire Changing

  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 413 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.

• Page 415: Jack Location

  414 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location Spare Tire Removal The jack, jack handle and winch handle tools are stowed The spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area. under the center of the vehicle between the front doors by Turn the two cover latches to release the cover.

• Page 416: Preparations For Jacking

  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 415 NOTE: The base console, if equipped, must be removed WARNING! to raise and lower the spare tire. Refer to “Console Features” in “Understanding the Features of Your Ve- Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the hicle”…

• Page 417: Jacking Instructions

  416 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle WARNING! (Continued) when the vehicle is being jacked. • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a Jacking Instructions jack. • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack.

• Page 418
  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 417 Jack Warning Label 1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 2. To remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly, assemble the winch handle extensions to form a “T”…
• Page 419
  418 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch “T” handle only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch. 3. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form the Spare Tire Hook and pull the compact spare tire/cover assembly from under the vehicle, refer to “1”…
• Page 420
  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 419 WARNING! Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Page 421
  420 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. When the compact spare tire/cover assembly is clear 5. There are two jack engagement locations on each side of the vehicle, stand the tire/cover assembly upright and of the vehicle body. These locations are on the sill flange remove the wheel spacer by squeezing the two retainer of the vehicle body.
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  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 421 Jack Location…
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  422 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make locations other than those indicated in Step 5. the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it.

• Page 424: Wheel Nuts

  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 423 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the 13. Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact spare tire left. cover assembly. in the rear cargo area. Do not stow the deflated tire in the spare tire location. Have the full- 11.

• Page 425: Secure The Spare Tire

  424 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES of operation, and after each time a tire is changed, to WARNING! allow the wheel nuts to become properly set. All nuts should first be firmly seated against the wheel. The nuts A loose compact spare tire/cover assembly, thrown should then be tightened to recommended torque.

• Page 426
  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 425 2. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form the WARNING! spare tire hook, and pull the wheel spacer from under the vehicle. Verify that both retainer tabs of the wheel spacer have been properly extended through the center of 3.

• Page 427: Jump-Starting Procedure

  426 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed specifically to Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any stow a compact spare tire only. Do not attempt to use other booster source with a system voltage greater the winch to stow the full size flat tire, or any other than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, full-size tire.

• Page 428: Preparations For Jump-Start

  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 427 Preparations for Jump-Start WARNING! The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- the engine compartment. ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on.

• Page 429: Jump-Starting Procedure

  428 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 430
  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 429 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper WARNING! cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable discharged battery.

• Page 431: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

  430 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your may lead to transmission overheating and failure.

• Page 432: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 431 • The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). WARNING! CAUTION! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or Exceeding these towing limits may cause severe even failure, of the axle and tires.

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  432 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Towing Without The Ignition Key CAUTION! (Continued) Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed • Always use wheel lift equipment when towing with the ignition in the OFF position. The only approved from the front.
• Page 434
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment — 3.3/3.8L ..435 Engine Oil ……441 Engine Compartment —…
• Page 435
  434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Brakes ……458 Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp … 481 Automatic Transmission .

• Page 436: Engine Compartment — 3.3/3.8L

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.3/3.8L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (3.3L Only) 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 —…

• Page 437: Engine Compartment — 4.0L

  436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.0L 1 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 2 — Air Cleaner Filter 8 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 — Battery 10 —…

• Page 438: Onboard Diagnostic System — Obd Ii

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 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 439: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

  438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in ”Un- For states that require an Inspection and Mainte- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction tion. Tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound is heard. Indicator Light (MIL)”…

• Page 440
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your this test over. authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, 3.

• Page 441: Replacement Parts

  440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PARTS WARNING! Use of genuine MOPAR parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- You can be badly injured working on or around a sure the designed performance. Damage or failures motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you caused by the use of non-MOPAR parts for maintenance have the knowledge and the proper equipment.

• Page 442: Engine Oil

  Immediately have potential malfunctions fully warmed engine is shut OFF or before starting the examined by an authorized Chrysler Group LLC engine after it has sat overnight. dealership or qualified repair center.

• Page 443
  Such damage is For best performance and maximum protection under all not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API certified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
• Page 444
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 3.3L & 3.8L For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to Gasoline Engines “Engine Compartment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating for further information.

• Page 445: Engine Oil Filter

  444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters Engine Air Cleaner Filter Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper mainte- oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, nance intervals.

• Page 446: Exhaust System

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.

• Page 447
  446 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 448: Maintenance-Free Battery

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- WARNING! age: • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.

• Page 449: Air Conditioner Maintenance

  448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • It is essential when replacing the cables on the should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should battery that the positive cable is attached to the include cleaning of the condenser fins and a system positive post and the negative cable is attached to…

• Page 450
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling WARNING! R-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning tioning system.
• Page 451
  450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is operating or personal injury may result. The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the glove box. Perform the following procedure to re- place the filter: 1.

• Page 452: Body Lubrication

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 hood latching components to ensure proper function. CAUTION! When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be The A/C air filter is labeled with an arrow to indicate cleaned and lubricated. airflow direction through the filter.

• Page 453
  452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates. petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.

• Page 454: Cooling System

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 Cooling System rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of WARNING! the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden •…

• Page 455: Maintaining Your Vehicle

  454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System – Drain, Flush and Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough specified Hybrid Organic Additive Technology rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals.

• Page 456
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455 • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR CAUTION! (Continued) Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula • This vehicle has not been designed for use with HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or Propylene Glycol-based engine coolant (anti- equivalent. freeze). Use of Propylene Glycol-based engine •…
• Page 457
  456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will WARNING! decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on will require more frequent coolant changes. the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- Cooling System Pressure Cap caution.
• Page 458
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457 Disposal of Used Coolant engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing the Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is engine coolant (antifreeze). Advise your service atten- a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check dant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature with your local authorities to determine the disposal is satisfactory, the coolant bottle only needs to be checked rules for your community.

• Page 459: Brakes

  458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven.

• Page 460
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459 Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing WARNING! the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to the top of the “FULL” mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident.
• Page 461
  460 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 462: Automatic Transmission

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 All six–speed transmissions are equipped with a capped WARNING! (Continued) dipstick tube. It is sealed and should not be tampered • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- with. Your authorized dealer has the necessary tools to nate the brake fluid.

• Page 463
  462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The engine should be running at curb idle speed for a CAUTION! minimum of 60 seconds. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- 3. Fully apply the parking brake. turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration 4.
• Page 464
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 a. If the fluid is hot, the reading should be in the Fluid Level Check (3.8L and 4.0L Engines with crosshatched area marked “HOT” (between the upper Six-Speed Automatic Transmission) – If Equipped two holes in the dipstick). The six-speed automatic transmission is a sealed unit and has no dipstick.

• Page 465: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

  464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The following maintenance recommendations will enable CAUTION! you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle. Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- What Causes Corrosion? nents.

• Page 466
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or equiva- such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will lent, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels scratch metal and painted surfaces.
• Page 467
  466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR similar cause which destroys the paint and protective Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a nonabrasive, coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos- non-acidic cleaner.
• Page 468
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 • For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or Cleaning Interior Trim equivalent, or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR Total Clean or equiva- remove soap residue.
• Page 469
  468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi- reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To tioner is not required to maintain the original condition. remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- lowed by rinsing.

• Page 470: Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses Replace the seat belts if they appear frayed or worn, or if The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are the buckles do not work properly. molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care Cleaning the Instrument Panel Cupholders must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.

• Page 471: Fuses

  470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Installation Place the liner into the cupholder drawer and press the liner into place so that the retention tabs seat into the corresponding openings in the drawer. FUSES Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is located in the engine compartment near the battery.

• Page 472
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 The numbers inside the TIPM cover correspond to the CAUTION! following table. • When installing the Totally Integrated Power FUSES/TIPM Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is Cartridge Cavity Mini-Fuse Description properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to Fuse do so may allow water to get into the Integrated 40 Amp…
• Page 473
  472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 30 Amp — Antilock Brakes 30 Amp — Power Sliding Pink Valve/Stability Pink Door Module/ Control System Anti–Theft Module Relay 40 Amp — Power Memory Lock Feed Green Seat –…
• Page 474
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 60 Amp Yel- — Radiator Fan — 25 Amp Inverter Natural 30 Amp — Front Wiper — 20 Amp Yel- Power Outlet Pink LO/HI #1 (ACC), Rain Sensor 20 Amp…
• Page 475
  474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Ignition Off — 20 Amp Yel- Ignition Off Blue Draw — Video Draw— Instru- System, Satel- ment Cluster, lite Radio, SIREN, Clock DVD, Hands- Module, Multi- Free Module,…
• Page 476
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse — 20 Amp Yel- Rear View Mir- — 10 Amp Red Airbag ror, Instrument Module/ Cluster, Multi- Occupant Clas- Function Con- sification Mod- trol Switch, Tire Pressure Moni- —…
• Page 477
  476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Instrument — 20 Amp Yel- Fuel Pump, Blue Cluster Interior Diesel Lift Light, Switch Pump – Export Bank, Steering Only Column Mod- —…
• Page 478
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Red Powertrain — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module, Control Mod- TT EUROPE ule, Transmis- — 10 Amp Red Powertrain sion Feed, Control Mod- Transmission ule, Transmis-…
• Page 479
  478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Red Park Assist, — 10 Amp Red Antilock Heater Climate Brakes, Stability Control System Control System, Module, Head- Stop Lamp lamp Wash, Switch, Fuel Compass, IR Pump Rly Hi…

• Page 480: Vehicle Storage

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 breaker located under the instrument panel near the system lubrication to minimize the possibility of com- steering column. If you experience temporary or perma- pressor damage when the system is started again. nent loss of these systems, see your authorized dealer for REPLACEMENT BULBS service.

• Page 481: Bulb Replacement

  480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass BULB REPLACEMENT cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) — If and should not be used for replacement. Equipped The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.

• Page 482: Quad Headlamps

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- CAUTION! charge (HID) headlamps, when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This dimin- Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil ishes and becomes more white after approximately contamination will severely shorten bulb life.

• Page 483: Front Side Marker Lamp

  482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Side Marker Lamp 1. From behind the bumper fascia, or the access panel on the air dam, twist the bulb counterclockwise, and remove 1. Raise the hood to access the rear of the headlamp bulb. housing.

• Page 484
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 2. Remove the tail lamp assembly by removing the two NOTE: • If a screwdriver is used, make sure a soft material is screws from the inboard side. Use a fiber stick or similar tool to gently pry the light on the outboard side to placed between the vehicle body and tool so not to disengage the two ball studs.

• Page 485: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)

  484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the lamp assembly. Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The CHMSL uses LED lamps that are not serviceable separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly, see your authorized dealer. License Lamp The license plate lamp is located under the tailgate light bar and above the license plate.

• Page 486: Fluid Capacities

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 20 Gallons 76 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.3L and 3.8L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters 4.0L Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters Cooling System * 3.3L, 3.8L, and 4.0L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/ 13.4 Quarts…

• Page 487: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

  Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Engine Oil – 3.3L and 3.8L Engines Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler cap for cor- rect SAE grade. Use API Certified SAE 10W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Engine Oil –…

• Page 488: Chassis

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed Automatic Transmission ATF+4 product. MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3 Brake Master Cylinder brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.

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  MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emissions Control System Maintenance ..490 Required Maintenance Intervals ..492 Maintenance Schedule ….490…
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  490 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. the continued proper functioning of the emissions control On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, CHAngE OIL will system.
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  MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 491 NOTE: “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In- • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom- time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for oil if it has been six months since your last oil change, further information.
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  492 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals Required Maintenance Intervals as required. Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, the brake master cylinder, the power steering and the transmission and add as needed.
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  ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…

• Page 495: Service Schedule

  ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…

• Page 496
  ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…
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  ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…
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  ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…
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  ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…
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  ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…
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  ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…
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  ❏ Replace the timing belt (4.0L engine). ❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…
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  ❏ Replace accessory drive belt(s). ❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…
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  ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…
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  ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…
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  • Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance. This could cause an accident Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…

• Page 508: If You Need Consumer Assistance

  If You Need Assistance ….509 Reporting Safety Defects ….512 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center ..510 In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.

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  508 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Traction Grades ….. 515 Quality Grades ……515 Temperature Grades .

• Page 510: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

  IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 509 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 511: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center

  • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center solved with this process. P.O. Box 21–8004 • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004…

• Page 512: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)

  IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 511 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 513: Warranty Information

  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 514: In Canada

  IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 513 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.

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  Chrysler Group LLC ve- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the…
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  IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 515 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.
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  516 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.
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  INDEX…
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  518 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..455 Airbag Maintenance ….. . . 80 Adding Fuel .
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  INDEX 519 Automatic Transaxle ….. . 330 Blind Spot Monitoring ….117 Adding Fluid .
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  520 INDEX Caps, Filler Child Restraint ……87,89 Fuel ……. 387 Child Restraint Tether Anchors .
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  INDEX 521 Connector Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..454,485,486 UCI ……. . 289 Cruise Control (Speed Control) .
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  522 INDEX Engine Oil ……444 Electronic Vehicle Information Center Domelight ……160 (EVIC) .
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  INDEX 523 Oil Change Interval ….442 Filters Oil Disposal ……444 Air Cleaner .
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  524 INDEX Fluid Capacities ……485 Gasoline ……378 Fluid Leaks .
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  INDEX 525 Speedometer ……236 Time Delay ……163 Tachometer .
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  526 INDEX Information Center, Vehicle ….250 Keyless Entry System ….. . 19 Inside Rearview Mirror .
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  INDEX 527 Back-Up ……482 Lights On Reminder ….163 Battery Saver .
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  528 INDEX Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..233 Map/Reading Lights ….. 189 Load Leveling System ….221 Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .
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  INDEX 529 New Vehicle Break-In Period ….100 Onboard Diagnostic System ….437,438 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink ) .
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  530 INDEX Power Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ..453,456 Door Locks ……32 Radio Operation .
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  INDEX 531 Replacement Parts ….. . . 440 Schedule, Maintenance ….490 Replacement Tires .
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  532 INDEX Memory ……153 Signals, Turn ….104,165,236,481,482 Power .
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  INDEX 533 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Tire and Loading Information Placard ..357 Controls ……300 Tire Identification Number (TIN) .
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  534 INDEX Replacement ……367 Minimum Requirements ….402 Rotation .
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  INDEX 535 Trip Odometer ……245 Video Entertainment System™ Turn Signals ….165,236,481,482 (Rear Seat Video System) .
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  536 INDEX Power ……. 36 Windshield Wiper Blades ….451 Rear Vent .
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  Chrysler Group LLC 10Y531-126-AC Printed in U.S.A. 3rd Edition…

1. Manuals
2. Brands
3. Chrysler Manuals
4. Automobile
5. TOWN & COUNTRY 2010
6. Owner’s manual

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  Town & Country 2 0 1 0 OWNE R ’ S MANUAL…

• Page 2: Table Of Contents

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

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  INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ……4 Vehicle Identification Number ….6 How To Use This Manual .

• Page 5: 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.

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  INTRODUCTION 5…

• Page 7: Warnings And Cautions

  6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident 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 8: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

  INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ….12 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ..27 ▫…
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  10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ..66 Sliding Side Door ….. . 41 ▫…
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Transporting Passengers ….99 Rear Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) — If Equipped….. 95 ▫…

• Page 13: A Word About Your Keys

  12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch.

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead.

• Page 15: Sentry Key

  14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Power window switches will also remain active Key-In-Ignition Reminder for up to 90 seconds after the ignition switch has been Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the turned to LOCK, depending upon the accessory delay ignition and the ignition switch position is LOCK or setting.

• Page 16: Replacement Keys

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The NOTE: The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not system will shut the engine off in two seconds if an compatible with aftermarket remote starting systems. invalid Key Fob is used to start the engine.

• Page 17: Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped

  16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • This device may not cause harmful interference. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). • This device must accept any interference that may be Keep the PIN in a secure location.

• Page 18: Rearming Of The System

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 After the alarm is set, the Vehicle Security Light will flash Rearming Of The System The Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself after the 15 at a slower rate to indicate that the Vehicle Security additional minutes of headlights and Vehicle Security Alarm is armed.

• Page 19: Illuminated Entry — If Equipped

  18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone enters Tamper Alert the vehicle through the liftgate and opens any door the If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in alarm will sound. your absence, the horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors and the Vehicle Security Light will flash •…

• Page 20: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) — If Equipped

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console and liftgate lights the ignition switch disables all buttons on that RKE do not turn on if the dimmer control is in the interior transmitter;…

• Page 21: Using The Rke Transmitter

  20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using the RKE Transmitter (optional), power sliding doors, Remote Start feature Three-button RKE transmitters will provide basic UN- (optional). Some features can be programmed to the LOCK, LOCK and PANIC functions. customers preferences. For example, flash headlights or sound horn on LOCK.

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 1. Perform this operation while standing outside the Remote Unlock Doors and Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE vehicle. transmitter once to unlock the driver’s side or twice to 2.
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  22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Sound Horn with Remote Lock Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors Security Alarm.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 2. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans- Using the Panic Alarm mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 sec- To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold onds.
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  24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with a Power Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door — If powered liftgate, pressing the LIFTGATE button twice Equipped will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 sec- Press the RIGHT Power Sliding Door button twice on the onds allowing you to manually access the liftgate area.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- following steps: ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
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  26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Programming Additional Transmitters 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter, new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause contact your authorized dealer for details. battery deterioration.

• Page 28: Remote Starting System — If Equipped

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • Doors closed 1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected life of the battery is approximately three years. • Hood closed 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station •…

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  28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle WARNING! will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or cycle.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle To Enter the Vehicle After Remote Start To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a Information Center (EVIC), the message “Insert Key/ Remote Start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the Turn to ON”…

• Page 31: Door Locks

  30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Turn Off the Engine While in Remote Start a valid Key Fob into the ignition switch and rotating the Mode Key Fob to the ON position, and then rotating the Key Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or Fob back to the LOCK/OFF position.

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Manual Door Lock Sliding Door Lock If the lock plunger is rearward when you shut either side WARNING! sliding door, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are • For personal security and safety in the event of an not inside the vehicle before closing the door.

• Page 33: Power Door Locks — If Equipped

  32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition switch, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave unattended children in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe per- sonal injuries and death.

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 operate. A chime will sound if the Key Fob is in the If you press the power door lock switch while the sliding ignition switch and a door is open, as a reminder to door is open, the sliding door will lock.
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  34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • On vehicles not equipped with the optional EVIC 8. If a chime is not heard, the program mode was perform the following steps: canceled before the feature could be disabled. If neces- sary, repeat the previous procedure.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature will not 4. Within 15-seconds, cycle the ignition Key Fob from the operate if there is any manual operation of the power LOCK position to the ON/RUN position a minimum of door locks (lock or unlock).

• Page 37: Windows

  36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Use the Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h) and Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit features in accordance with local laws. WINDOWS Power Vent Windows — If Equipped Switches on the driver’s door trim panel let the driver operate the two vent windows from the driver’s seat.

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Power Window Lockout Switch — If Equipped The driver may lock out all power windows by depress- ing the bar switch just below the power window switches. Driver’s Power Window Switches 1 – Left Rear 3 –…
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  38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Front Passenger Power Window Switch There is a single switch on the front passenger’s door trim panel which operates the passenger door window and locks and unlocks all doors. The switch will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position and during power accessory delay.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Sliding Side Door Power Window Switch — If Equipped Second row passengers may open and close the sliding door window by a single switch on the door handle assembly. The switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position and during power acces- sory delay.
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  40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped To stop the window from going all the way up during the The front window switches may be equipped with an Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly. Auto-Down feature.

• Page 42: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 41

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Wind Buffeting WARNING! Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the There is no anti-pinch protection when the window ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the is almost closed.

• Page 43: Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped

  42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol- NOTE: The left side sliding door cannot be opened lowing guidelines: while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the •…

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 There are power sliding side door switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door for the rear seat passengers and in the overhead console for the driver and passengers.
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  44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding door switch is pressed. To close the door, wait until it doors from the rear seats, press the power sliding door is fully open and then press the switch again. master lock button, located in the overhead console, to •…
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 The Sliding Side Door Open Flash can be enabled or When the power sliding door master lock switch is in the ON position, the power sliding side door may not be disabled by performing the following procedure: opened or closed by pressing the switch located on the 1.

• Page 47: Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock

  46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a Child Protection Door Lock system. NOTE: When the Child Protection Door Lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • When the Child Protection Door Lock system is en- WARNING! gaged, (even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position) the door can be opened only by using the Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.

• Page 49: Liftgate

  48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To open the liftgate, press the liftgate release handle • After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system, located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull always test the door from the inside to make certain it the liftgate open with one fluid motion.

• Page 50: Power Liftgate — If Equipped

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 transmitter will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 seconds allowing you to manually access the liftgate area. Power Liftgate — If Equipped The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter.

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  50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power liftgate may be closed by pressing the button, When the RKE transmitter button is pressed and the located in the upper left trim in the liftgate opening. Flash Lights feature is enabled, the tail lights will flash to Pushing once will only close the liftgate.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 • There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the (62°C). Be sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice liftgate opening. Light pressure anywhere along these from the liftgate before pressing any of the power strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open liftgate buttons.

• Page 53: Occupant Restraints

  52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- that span the front, second, and third row seating for ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when the driver and passengers seated next to a window —…

• Page 54: Lap/Shoulder Belts

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 NOTE: The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different far away from home or on your own street. rates of inflation based on severity and type of collision.

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  54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, your injuries in a collision much worse. You might inside or outside of a vehicle.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 2. The seat belt latch plate is near the seatback of the WARNING! front seats and next to your arm in the rear seats. Grasp • A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger- the latch plate and pull out the belt.
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  56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen.
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  58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE is long enough to fit, insert the large latch plate into the WARNING! buckle until you hear a “click.” The retractor should withdraw any slack in the belt. A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.

• Page 60: Automatic Locking Retractors (Alr) Mode — If Equipped

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If Equipped In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking Mode is avail- able on all passenger-seating positions with a combina- tion lap/shoulder belt.

• Page 61: Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped

  60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is belt placement by the occupant.

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 How the Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the severity or type of rear impact require the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. In case of AHR deployment both driver and front passenger seat AHR’s will be deployed.
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  62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mecha- nism 1 — Downward Movement 2 —…

• Page 65: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )

  64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer.

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  60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON 4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. A or START position. Chrysler Group LLC does not recom- single chime will sound to signify that you have success- mend deactivating BeltAlert .

• Page 67: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

  66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belts and Pregnant Women WARNING! We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is Using a seat belt extender when not needed can the best way to keep the baby safe.

• Page 68: Airbag System Components

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may also be equipped with Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a win- dow.

• Page 69: Advanced Front Airbag Features

  68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front Passenger Airbag determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), which may receive information from the impact sensors • Supplemental Rear Impact Active Head Restraint for at the front of the car. Driver and Front Passenger —…

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 is marked with an airbag label sewn into the outboard WARNING! (Continued) side of the seat. • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to open them manually. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags may no longer be functional.
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  70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain The system includes sensors adjacent to both front and (SABIC) — If Equipped rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy the SABIC airbags offer side-impact and vehicle rollover SABIC airbags during impacts that require airbag occu- protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in pant protection.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Knee Impact Bolsters WARNING! The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger, and position everyone for Infants in rear-facing child restraints should NEVER the best interaction with the Advanced Front Airbag. ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag.
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  72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE You should read the instructions provided with your WARNING! child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more All occupants should ALWAYS wear their lap and shoul- severe injuries in a collision.

• Page 74: Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 The Advanced Front Airbags will not deploy in all frontal Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls collisions, including some that may produce substantial Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.

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  74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START ment cluster Airbag Warning Light if a malfunction is or ON position.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 the Advanced Front Airbags. Different airbag inflation The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side rates are possible, based on the collision type and sever- airbags to inflate based on the severity and type of ity.
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  76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain where the side curtain airbag inflates. This especially (SABIC) Inflator Units — If Equipped applies to children. The side curtain airbag is only about During collisions where the impact is confined to a 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when it is inflated.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 NOTE: Front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the communication network remains intact, and the the airbag system.
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  78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate Maintaining Your Airbag System the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye WARNING! irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Airbag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) You will want to have the airbags ready to • Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad- inflate for your protection in a collision. While vanced airbag system.

• Page 81: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

  In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to used by Chrysler Group LLC and others to learn more record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param- about the possible causes of crashes and associated…

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  Confidential • Engine RPM data will not be disclosed by Chrysler Group LLC to any • Brake switch status third party except when: • Pedal position 1.

• Page 83: Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped

  82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped The Integrated Child Booster Seat (if equipped) is located in each second-row passenger seat. The booster seat is designed for children weighing between 48 and 85 lbs (22 and 39 kg) and between 47 in (119 cm) and 57 in (145 cm) tall.

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 WARNING! (Continued) • The swivel seat should be locked in the forward- facing position when using the booster seat with the vehicle in motion. • Be certain that the seat cushion is locked securely into position before using the seat.

• Page 85: Integrated Child Seat — If Equipped

  84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Once the seat belt is long enough to fit properly, insert Integrated Child Seat — If Equipped the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Operating instructions for the second row bench seat with Integrated Child Seat are included with the seat.

• Page 86: Child Restraints

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 To obtain Integrated Child Seat replacement instruc- WARNING! tions: Refer to “Publication Order Forms” in If You Need Consumer Assistance and specify publication number In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, 81–016–8050 when ordering.

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  86 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 Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger carriers and convertible child seats.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child WARNING! restraint anchorage system. Refer to “Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”. Never place any child seat, booster seat, or infant carrier in the Swivel ’n Go seat while it is in the An aftermarket belt-positioning booster seat is for chil- rearward-facing position.
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  88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug WARNING! as possible. • Improper installation can lead to failure of an • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or infant or child restraint.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint: the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight; however, any seat belt system will loosen with •…
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  90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the restraint manufacturer’s directions. installation instructions that are provided with the child restraint system. •…
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 third row fold-in-floor seats are equipped with a child WARNING! restraint tether anchor at the center seating position. Improper installation of a child restraint to the NOTE: LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or •…
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  92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If your child restraint seat is not LATCH-compatible, 4. Tighten the lower attachment strap while firmly push- install the restraint using the vehicle seat belts. ing the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.
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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Installing the Top Tether Strap (with either Lower Anchors or Vehicle Seat Belt): 1. Route the top tether strap under the adjustable head restraint between the steel posts. 2. Provide enough slack (reference child restraint in- structions) for the tether strap to reach the tether anchor located near the bottom of the seat back.
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  94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For WARNING! additional information on ALR, refer to “Automatic Locking Mode”. An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat child.

• Page 96: Rear Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) — If Equipped

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Transporting Pets WARNING! Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet could be thrown about and possibly NEVER carry a child in a rear facing infant carrier in injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a vehicle without rear seats.

• Page 97: Restraining Infants And Small Children With Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)

  96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The rearward-facing infant carrier is for babies weigh- This vehicle is equipped with a child restraint tether anchor located on the lower rear of the front passenger ing up to about 20 lbs (9 kg), and less than one year seat.

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  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 • Children more than 40 lbs (18 kg) should be secured in 3. Route the tether strap under the head rest. the passenger seat in a child restraint or belt- NOTE: Ensure that the child restraint tether strap is positioning booster seat with the seat adjusted to the centered between the headrest supports underneath the rear most position.

• Page 99: Engine Break-In Recommendations

  98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the WARNING! limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- The vehicle tether anchor is designed to be used with mental and should be avoided.

• Page 100: Safety Tips

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas Transporting Passengers WARNING! NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. WARNING! Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you.

• Page 101: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

  100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the sure that all windows are closed and the climate control Vehicle BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the Seat Belts recirculation mode.

• Page 102: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

  THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Defroster Lights Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights the blower control on high speed. You should be able to while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high feel the air directed against the windshield.

• Page 104: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Mirrors ……108 Memory Seat Only) —…

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  104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped . . . 144 Seats ……122 ▫…
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..168 Vehicles Only) ….. . 159 ▫…
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  106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Cleaning Parksense ▫ Troubleshooting Tips ….193 ….178 ▫…
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ▫ Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped ..205 Console Features ….. . 210 ▫…

• Page 109: Mirrors

  108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. 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 the vehicle).

• Page 110: Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped CAUTION! When using this feature the mirror will automatically adjust for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.

• Page 111: Driver’s Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped

  110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirror Folding Feature WARNING! All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside convex three detent positions: full forward, full rearward and mirror will look smaller and farther away than they normal.

• Page 112: Heated Mirrors — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle” for further information. Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster.

• Page 113: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped

  112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE position. Each stored memory setting will have an associated Tilt Mirrors in Reverse position. NOTE: The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not en- abled when delivered from the factory. The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature can be enabled or disabled in the Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).

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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane on both sides of the vehicle (11 ft or 3.35 m). The zone starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap- proximately 20 ft (6 m) to the rear of the vehicle. The BSM system monitors the detection zones on both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle speed has reached approxi- mately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the…
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  114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire time the vehicle is in a forward gear. The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road contamination so that the BSM system can function properly.
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the The BSM system can also be configured to sound an detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light audible (chime) alert and mute the radio to notify the located in the outside mirrors.
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  116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate.
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  118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in berms, etc.

• Page 120: Rear Cross Path

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.

• Page 121: Modes Of Operation

  120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Modes Of Operation be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).

• Page 122: Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert Blind Spot Alert Off present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime will When the BSM system is turned off there will be no also be sounded.

• Page 123: Seats

  122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle. They need to be used properly for safe operation of the vehicle. WARNING! • DO NOT allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.

• Page 124: Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked.

• Page 125: Manual Lumbar Adjust Lever — If Equipped

  124 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 fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

• Page 126: Eight-Way Power Seats — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked.

• Page 127: Heated Seats — If Equipped

  126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Seats — If Equipped WARNING! This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats. The controls for front heated seats are located on the Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is center instrument panel area.

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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.

• Page 129: Adjusting Head Restraints

  128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the heating element and/or degrade the material of the seat. Adjusting Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of injury in the event of a rear impact. The head restraint should be adjusted so the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.

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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head. Push Button Active Head Restraint — If Equipped For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and backward.
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  130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • 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! • Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.

• Page 132: Stow ‘N Go Seating — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Stow ’n Go Seating — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) On vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go seating, the • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head second and third row seats may be folded into the floor Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable for convenient storage.

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  132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the 4. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever located on the LOCK position and then pull up on the storage bin latch outboard side of the seat and fold the seatback down. To to open the cover.
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 5. Pull rearward on the release strap located at the rear of CAUTION! the seat and tumble the seat forward into the storage bin. The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.

• Page 135: Easy Access Seating

  134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Pull up on the handle to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat anchors. Second Row Seatback Release Lever 4. Adjust the head restraint to the desired position, close the storage bin cover and slide the storage bin locking Second Row Seat Release Handle mechanism to the Unlocked position.

• Page 136: Swivel ‘N Go™ Premium Seating — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 To tilt the seat, pull forward on the release strap located WARNING! on the front of the seat between the seatback and seat cushion and tilt the seat fully forward. In the event of a collision you could be injured if the seat is not fully latched.

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  136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Seats are removable WARNING! When the seatback release handle is lifted, the seat- back will rotate forward. To avoid injury, if you are not seated in the seat, stay clear from the area in the path of the rotating seatback.
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 WARNING! Failure to comply with the following conditions could result in serious injury or even death: • NEVER place any child seat or infant carrier in the Swivel ’n Go™ seat while it is in the rearward facing position.
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  138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Removing Swivel ’n Go™ Premium Seating — If Equipped 1. Remove any obstructions from the floor behind the seat, and stow the third row seat. 2. Pull up on the release bar located at the bottom front edge of the swivel seat.
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 5. Lower the release handle located at the bottom front Swivel ’n Go™ Premium Seating Table — If edge of the seat. Equipped The Swivel ’n Go™ Seating Table consists of an easily Each seat weighs about 90 lbs (41 kg).
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  140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The table and leg are stored beneath the floor when not in 3. Swivel the second row seats so they are facing the rear. use. To install the table follow these steps: 4. Insert pole into base by aligning the lock button into 1.
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 NOTE: You will hear an audible “click” when the lock WARNING! (Continued) button engages the base. • DO NOT place heavy or sharp objects on table. 6. Place the table top over the installed pole aligning •…
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  142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To separate the table top from the pole, follow these 3. While pulling on the latch, pull upward to remove the steps: table top from the pole. 1. Locate the release latch on the underside of the table NOTE: The table top should be removed from the leg top.

• Page 144: Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the seatbacks of all rear seats and some front seats. The floor supports the partial weight of the bagged goods.

• Page 145: Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped

  144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! If not properly latched, the bench seats could become loose. Personal injuries could result. After reinstall- ing these seats, be sure the red indicator button on the release handles return into the handles. Third Row Power Recline —…

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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Rear Panel Power Switch Bank One Touch Folding Seat Third Row The rear switch bank allows multiple power folding and 1 — Open to Normal 4 — Fold Flat 2 — Stow 5 — Right/Left Seats unfolding positions for the third row seats.
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  146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: 2. Pull release strap marked “1” located on the rear of the • Disconnect the center shoulder belt from the small seat to lower the seatback. buckle and lower the head restraints before attempting 3.
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 To Unfold Third Row Seats Tailgate Mode 1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the 1. Pull release strap “2”, then pull release strap “3” to storage bin and push the seat forward until the anchors rotate the entire seat rearward.

• Page 149: Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped

  148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death, NEVER operate the vehicle with occupants in the third row seat while in the tailgate mode. DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED The Memory Buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel can be programmed to recall the driver’s seat, driver’s outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, and radio station preset settings.

• Page 150: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Rke

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE Transmitter to Memory to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set). NOTE: Each time the SET (S) button and a numbered 6.

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  150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ To recall the memory setting for driver two, press Customer-Programmable Features” in “Understanding MEMORY button 2 on the driver’s door or the UNLOCK Your Instrument Panel” for further information. button on the RKE transmitter linked to Memory Position 12.

• Page 152: Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 3. Press and release the memory SET (S) button located Customer-Programmable Features in “Understanding on the driver’s door. A chime will sound signaling that Your Instrument Panel” for further information. you are in the memory set mode. Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat 4.

• Page 153: To Open And Close The Hood

  152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you remove the key from the ignition switch the NOTE: The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be en- driver seat will move to a position 0.3 in (7.7 mm) abled or disabled through the programmable features in forward of the rear stop if the driver seat position is the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).

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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Hood Release Safety Catch Location 2. Move to the front of the vehicle and look inside the Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open center of the hood opening. Locate, then push the safety position.

• Page 155: Lights

  154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS CAUTION! All of the lights, except the Hazard Warning lights, headlight high beams and flash-to-pass, are controlled by To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to switches to the left of the steering column on the instru- close it.

• Page 156: Interior Lighting

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Interior Lighting Dome Light Positions Interior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate is Rotate the dimmer control completely opened, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is upward to the second detent (extreme activated, or when the dimmer control is moved to the top position) to turn on the interior extreme top.

• Page 157: Parking Lights

  156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) Halo Lights — If Equipped Rotate the dimmer control to the first Halo lights are strategically placed soft lighting that help detent. This feature brightens the to illuminate specific areas to aid the occupants in odometer, radio and overhead dis- locating specific features while driving at night.

• Page 158: Automatic Headlights — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, rotate the dimmer control up or down. Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns your headlights on or off based on ambient light levels. To turn the system on, turn the headlight switch to the extreme counterclockwise position aligning the indicator with the “A”…

• Page 159: Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped

  158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped When exiting the vehicle the driver can choose to have When your headlights are in the Automatic mode and the the headlights remain on for 30, 60, or 90 seconds or not engine is running, the headlights will automatically turn remain on.

• Page 160: Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles Only)

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Lights-On Reminder Front Fog Lights — If Equipped If the headlights or the parking lights are left on, or if the To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking dimmer control is in the extreme top position after the lights or the low beam headlights and push in the ignition switch is turned OFF, a chime will sound when headlight switch control knob.

• Page 161: Multifunction Lever

  160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The battery protection feature will be disabled if the ignition switch is turned to any other position other than LOCK during the three minute delay. Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column.

• Page 162: High/Low Beam Switch

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Lane Change Assist Flash-To-Pass Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.

• Page 163: Windshield Wipers And Washers

  162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the NOTE: Broken, muddy or obstructed headlights and AUTO (A) position. taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). 3.

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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 cause the washers to spray for a maximum of 10 seconds, or until the multifunction lever is released, and the wipers will cycle three times. NOTE: • If the multifunction lever is pressed while in the delay range, the wipers will operate for several seconds after the multifunction lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected.

• Page 165: Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped

  164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE seconds, to a maximum of 20 seconds between cycles. WARNING! The time delay will be doubled if the vehicle speed is less than 10 mph (16 km/h). Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident.

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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 calibrated for best overall wiping sensitivity. If the opera- (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand- tor desires more wiping sensitivity, they may select ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. sensitivity positions 4 or 5. If the operator desires less The Rain Sensing system has protective features for the wiping sensitivity, they may select sensitivity positions 2 wiper blades and arms.

• Page 167: Tilt Steering Column

  166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the wiper control on the multifunction lever is moved down, as desired. Pull the lever upward to the locked or the shift lever is moved out of the NEUTRAL position to lock the steering column firmly in place. position.

• Page 168: Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 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 169: Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped

  168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in WARNING! REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control Sys- tem is on. The following messages will be displayed Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle In- You could lose control and have an accident.

• Page 170: To Activate

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 simultaneously. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Con- trol System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed. To Activate Push the ON/OFF button (located in the end of the lever) once, and the cruise indicator light (located in the mes- sage window of the odometer) will illuminate, showing that the Electronic Speed Control system is on.

• Page 171: To Set At A Desired Speed

  170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE speed memory. Pushing the ON/OFF button to the OFF WARNING! position or turning OFF the ignition erases the set speed memory. Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidently Resuming Speed set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.

• Page 172: Accelerating To Pass

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 increase. Each time the lever is tapped speed increases, so Accelerating To Pass tapping the lever three times will increase speed by Press the accelerator as you normally would. When the 3 mph (4.8 km/h), etc. pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.

• Page 173: Parksense Rear Park Assist — If Equipped

  172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense will remember the last system state (enabled WARNING! or disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is changed to the RUN/ON position. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed.

• Page 174: Parksense Warning Display

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 ParkSense Warning Display The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected from the Customer- Programmable Features section of the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- Programmable Features)”…

• Page 175: Parksense Display

  174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status. Park Assist Disabled Park Assist ON…

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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a ⁄ second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
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  176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning display operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone…
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES DISPLAY MESSAGE OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM: ARC’s AUDIBLE SIGNAL REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER Park Assist ON None None Warning Object Detected 78.7 in (200 cm) 3 Solid Yes, 1/2 second Warning Object Detected 39.3 in (100 cm) 3 Flashing Slow Tone…

• Page 179: Enabling/Disabling Parksense

  178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enabling/Disabling ParkSense ignition cycle, and it will display the “SERVICE PARK You can turn ParkSense ON or OFF through the EVIC. ASSIST SYSTEM” message. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle The available choices are: OFF, Sound Only, or Sound and Information Center (EVIC)”…

• Page 180: Parksense System Usage Precautions

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 • ParkSense , when on, will MUTE the radio when it is ParkSense System Usage Precautions sounding a tone. NOTE: • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and debris • If a ParkSense system malfunction occurs, a single to keep the ParkSense Rear Park Assist system oper- chime will sound once per ignition cycle.

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  180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Objects must not be within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear CAUTION! (Continued) fascia/bumper while driving the vehicle. Failure to do • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using so can result in the system misinterpreting a close ParkSense to be able to stop in time when the object as a sensor problem, causing the “SERVICE obstacle is detected.
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist • Drivers must be careful when backing up even system, it is strongly recommended that the ball when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist sys- mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected tem.

• Page 183: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera — If Equipped

  182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF WARNING! EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Drivers must be careful when backing up even when Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera.

• Page 184: Turning Parkview On Or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting CAUTION! (Continued) “enable rear camera in reverse” soft key. • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be 5. Press the “save” soft key. driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen.

• Page 185: Overhead Consoles

  184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, an image of NOTE: Premium sunroof console models include all of the rear of the vehicle will appear with a caution note to above except sunglass storage. “check entire surroundings”…

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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Courtesy/Interior Lighting Sunglass Storage (non-sunroof only) At the forward end of the console are two courtesy lights At the rear of the front overhead console, a compartment (standard dome light has two buttons). The lights turn on is provided for the storage of two pairs of sunglasses.
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  186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped The rear overhead storage system is available in two versions: with or without sunroof. An additional LED at the front of the rear console shines down on the front foot-well area while in courtesy mode, for added convenience.

• Page 188: Garage Door Opener — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped Rear Console Halo Lighting The overhead console has two sets of courtesy lights. The The rear overhead console has recessed halo lighting lights turn on when a front door, a sliding door or the around the perimeter of the console base.

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  188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The HomeLink buttons that are located in the headliner WARNING! or sun visor designate the three different HomeLink • Your motorized door or gate will open and close channels. while you are training the universal transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or other objects are in the path of the door or gate.

• Page 190: Programming Homelink

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away Programming HomeLink from the HomeLink button you wish to program while Before You Begin keeping the indicator light in view. If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, erase all channels before you begin training.

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  190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage This can usually be found where the hanging antenna door does not operate with HomeLink and the ga- wire is attached to the garage door opener motor. It is rage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the NOT the button normally used to open and close the garage door opener may have a rolling code.
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING Using HomeLink button. The name and color of the button may vary by To operate, press and release the programmed manufacturer. HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting,…

• Page 193: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming

  192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 trans- trained.

• Page 194: Troubleshooting Tips

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 2. This device must accept any interference that may be Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here received including interference that may cause undesired are some of the most common solutions: operation.

• Page 195: Power Sunroof Operation

  194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Sunroof Operation Closing the Sunroof Manually To close the sunroof from an open or vent position, press Opening the Sunroof Manually and hold the switch forward. The sunroof will close fully Press the switch rearward and hold, and the sunroof will and stop automatically.

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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 Express Close WARNING! Press the switch forward and release, and the sunroof will close automatically from any position. The sunroof Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the will close fully, then stop automatically. This is called ignition switch.

• Page 197: Electrical Power Outlets — If Equipped

  196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Auto-Express with Anti-Pinch Protection with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to During express closing, anytime an obstacle that restricts minimize the buffeting or open any window. glass movement is detected, the motor will stop and Sunroof Maintenance reverse travel to avoid pinching the object.

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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 One outlet in the removable floor console shares a fuse Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power with the lower outlet in the instrument panel and is also rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will connected to the battery.
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  198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 200: Power Inverter — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating CAUTION! (Continued) exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter only.

• Page 201: Cupholders

  200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The power inverter switch is located near the center of CUPHOLDERS the instrument panel below the two 12 Volt power There are nine cupholders in the interior. Two cupholders outlets. in the center front instrument panel, four in the floor consoles and three more are located in the third row To turn on the power outlet, press the switch once.

• Page 202: Instrument Panel Cupholders

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Pull the drawer out firmly until it stops, and place the Instrument Panel Cupholders The instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull-out container to be held in either one of the cupholder wells. drawer just above the lower storage bin.

• Page 203: Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped

  202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Two outboard mesh pockets are on intermediate seating. WARNING! The mesh pockets are flexible enough to hold juice boxes, toys, games or MP3 players, etc. If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn- Smoker’s Package Kit —…

• Page 204: Storage

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 STORAGE Glove Compartments Upper Glove Compartment To open the upper compartment, press inward on the release button (2). The door will spring open about 1 in (2.54 cm). Manually lift the front edge of the door upward, until fully opened, and the detent is engaged.

• Page 205: Door Trim Panel Storage

  204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Trim Panel Storage WARNING! Front Door Storage If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle Both interior front door panels have multiple pockets for holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn- storage.

• Page 206: Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped Umbrella Holder The drivers seatback has a primary storage pocket on all An umbrella holder has been conveniently molded into models and an optional secondary mesh pocket. the left front door entry scuff molding.

• Page 207: Second Row Floor Storage Bins

  206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Second Row Floor Storage Bins CAUTION! The area below the floor covers, located in front of the second row seats, is available for storage. The storage bin cover must lay flat and be locked to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.

• Page 208: Storage Bin Safety Warning

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Storage Bin Safety Warning WARNING! (Continued) Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal • Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin injury or damage to your vehicle: covers open. Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched while the vehicle is in motion.

• Page 209: Center And Rear Overhead Console Storage — If Equipped

  208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Seat Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever NOTE: In the event of an individual being locked inside As a security measure, your vehicle may be built with a the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened from Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release is built into the inside of the bin by pushing on the glow-in-the-dark storage bin cover latching mechanism.

• Page 210: Coat Hooks

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Coat Hooks Coat hooks are located along the headliner for the second and third row seating positions. The coat hook load limit is 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Exceeding the recommended load limit can cause the coat hooks to break or disengage from the vehicle.

• Page 211: Cargo Area Storage

  210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Area Storage NOTE: With all rear seats stowed or removed, 4 x 8 foot The liftgate sill plate has a raised line with the statement sheets of building material will fit on the vehicle floor “Load To This Line”.

• Page 212: Premium Console — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 • The basic console is removable from the vehicle for 4. Reinstall the clip first and then while pushing down- additional floor space by removing the cap and clip at ward on the console with slight pressure, reinstall the the console base.

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  212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Top tray storage • Upper storage bin can hold nine regular or 18 thin CDs or other items • Large console center storage will store headphones for the available rear DVD entertainment system or other items •…
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  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 holder insert for both cavities can easily be removed for Position 2 shows the raised storage tray revealing a large cleaning. The cupholders will also accommodate large storage area below. size cups and 20 oz (.6 L) bottles. Position 1 shows the console closed with four cupholders and a convenient storage tray.
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  214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dual Storage Bins Position 4 shows the complete console in its rearmost Position 3 shows the top portion of the console in a position. Again, lifting second latch handle at the front of rearward position.

• Page 216: Rear Window Features

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 5. Pull up on the console to be sure it is firmly latched. To Remove The Premium Floor Console 1. Pull up on the bottom release handle in the front of the WARNING! console.

• Page 217: Load-Leveling System

  216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) • You can turn off the heated mirror feature at anytime • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra- by pressing the rear window defroster switch a second sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the time.

• Page 218: Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry the weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.

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  218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To help control wind noise when installing the CAUTION! (Continued) crossbars ensure the embossed arrow is facing the front • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do of the vehicle. When the crossbars are not in use, the front not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of crossbar should be fastened just forward of the middle 150 lbs (68 kg).

• Page 220: Sun Screens — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 WARNING! Cargo must be securely tied before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sonal injury or property damage. Follow the Roof Rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.

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  220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Gently pull up on the tab to raise the sun screen. Continue pulling the sun screen until the tab is near the top of the window. Sun Screen Extended To lower the sun screen, gently lift the tab upward to disengage the hooks, and feed the screen back into the base sill.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Instrument Panel Features ….225 Displays ……247 Instrument Cluster .
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  222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operating Instructions — Voice Command Media Center 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM System (VR) — If Equipped … . . 258 Stereo Radio With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) And Sirius Radio .
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 ▫ Play Mode ……285 ▫ Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ phone (If Equipped) .
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  224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Summer Operation ….314 Climate Controls ….. . 297 ▫…

• Page 226: Instrument Panel Features

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Vents 5 — Analog Clock 9 — DVD – If Equipped 13 — Switch Bank 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Upper Glove Compartment 10 — Cup Holders 14 — Ignition Switch 3 —…

• Page 227: Instrument Cluster

  226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER…

• Page 228: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS placed in the PARK position, the light should turn off. 1. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when If the light remains lit with the engine running, your the ignition switch is in the ON position.

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  228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho- equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System rized dealer. (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels.
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  230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 10. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light WARNING! / Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light The malfunction light for the Electronic Stabil- If a warning light remains on the system may not be ity Program (ESP) is combined with Brake working and you will not have the benefit of ESP or Assist System (BAS).
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  232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light remains on when the parking brake has been NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake tions.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by 13. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System ON position. The light should illuminate for approxi- (ABS).
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  234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 14. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light 17. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped / Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light This indicator will illuminate when the front fog If this indicator light flashes during accelera- lights are on.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 the ON position, before engine start. If the bulb does not WARNING! come on when turning the key from OFF to ON, have the condition checked promptly. A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, operating conditions.
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  236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21. Temperature Gauge WARNING! The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 NOTE: On the Base cluster, the reset button toggles 24. Message Display Area between odometer, Trip A, Trip B, ECO and outside When the appropriate conditions exist, the following temperature. To reset a message display on Base Cluster odometer messages will display: (gATE, gASCAP, noFUSE, CHangE OIL, LoCOOL, Lo- ECO .
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  238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Some of the above warnings will be displayed in LoW tirE the Compass Mini-Trip Computer / Electronic Vehicle When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer Information Center Display Area located in the instru- display will toggle between LoW and tirE for three ment cluster.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 damaged, a “noFUSE” message will display in the odom- instrument cluster. To reset the oil change indicator eter display area. For further information on fuses and system (after performing the scheduled maintenance), fuse locations refer to “Fuses” in “Maintaining Your perform the following steps.
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  240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of 26. Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) or Electronic vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display — If correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your Equipped odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Display —…

• Page 242: Compass Mini-Trip Computer (Cmtc) — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 • If the vehicle is equipped with a Chrysler ™ gps 27. Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Display Button (Navigation Radio), the NAV system will provide the Press the left reset button to scroll through sub-menus compass direction, and the variance and calibration (i.e., Outside Temperature, Trip Functions: AVG Fuel…

• Page 243: Cmtc Reset Buttons

  242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CMTC Reset Buttons Should this wrench symbol display with the letter P next to it, your Park Assist System CMTC Reset Button needs servicing. Contact an authorized dealer. Press the left reset button located on the instrument cluster to scroll through sub menus (i.e., Trip Functions: CMTC Trip Odometer (ODO) / ECO (Fuel Saver AVG Fuel Economy, DTE, Elapsed Time, and Units).

• Page 244: Compass/Temperature Display

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 • Magnetic and battery powered devices, (such as cell ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped The ECO-ON indicator will illuminate when you are phones, iPod’s, radar detectors, PDA’s and laptops) driving in a fuel efficient manner and can be used to should be kept away from the top of the instrument modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.

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  244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To Set the Variance 1. Start the engine and leave the transmission in the Start the engine and leave the transmission gear selector PARK position. lever in the PARK position. Press and hold the CMTC 2.

• Page 246: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 This system conveniently allows the driver to select a ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED variety of useful information by pressing the switches The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the following: instrument cluster.

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  246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EVIC Menu / Step Control Button, as Steering Wheel EVIC Compass/Temp it appears on the left side of the steer- Control Button, as it appears on the ing wheel spoke. right side of the steering wheel spoke. Press and release the MENU button, and the Press and release the Compass/Temperature mode…

• Page 248: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 • Check Gascap Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays • Left Front Turn Signal Light Out When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays • Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out the following messages: • Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime, if vehicle is in •…

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  248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL system is temporarily unavailable due to sensor block- after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next age, electronic interference, or other temporary con- scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change ditions. When this message is displayed both outside indicator system is duty-cycle based, which means the rear view icons will be illuminated.

• Page 250: Trip Functions

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you Distance To Empty (DTE) start the engine, the oil change indicator system did not Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with reset. If necessary, repeat these steps. the fuel remaining in the tank.

• Page 251: Compass Display / Eco (Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped

  250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Elapsed Time Compass Display / ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset Equipped when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed The compass readings indicate the direc- time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON tion the vehicle is facing.

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped Manual Compass Calibration The ECO message will display below the outside tem- If the compass appears erratic and the CAL indicator perature in the EVIC display. This message will appear does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the whenever you are driving in a fuel efficient manner.
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  252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences, the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly set, the compass will automatically compensate for the differences, and provide the most accurate compass heading.

• Page 254: Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 3. Press the STEP button until “Compass Variance” mes- Language sage, and the last variance zone number, displays in the When in this display you may select one of five lan- EVIC. guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped).

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  254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened. To this feature is not selected then the memory seat, mirror, make your selection, press and release the RESET button and radio settings can only return to the memory set until ON or OFF appears.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), Easy Exit Seat This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the after the ignition switch is turned OFF.
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  256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL only show a visual alert in the outside mirrors. By system can be enabled with Sound Only, Sound and pressing and releasing the RESET button a second time Display, or turned OFF through the EVIC, to make your “Blind Spot Alert Lights/CHM”…
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 until “ON” or “OFF” appears. Refer to “SmartBeam™” in Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur- the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This feature ther information.

• Page 259: Media Center 730N/430 (Rer/Ren/Rbz)

  258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MEDIA CENTER 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) — Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone — If AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — Equipped Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the Uconnect™ User IF EQUIPPED Manual located on the DVD for further details. NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate.

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 displayed. To move the minute backward, touch the Show Time if Radio is Off screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing When selected, this feature will display the time of day downward is displayed. on the touch screen when the radio is turned off.

• Page 261: Clock Setting Procedure — Rer/Ren Radio

  260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” are To Manually Set the Clock — RER/REN displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on 1. Turn on the radio. the screen. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. 4.

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 6. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where Show Time if Radio is Off the word “Save” is displayed. When selected, this feature will display the time of day on the touch screen when the radio is turned off. Proceed Changing Daylight Savings Time as follows to change the current setting: When selected, this feature will display the time of day in…

• Page 263: Media Center 130 (Res) — Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)

  262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Changing the Time Zone MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) 1. Turn on the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. side of the radio faceplate.

• Page 264: Operating Instructions — Radio Mode

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch position to operate the radio.

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  264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to save time change. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range tones.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM exit setting tone, balance, and fade. and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by AM/FM Button pressing the pushbutton twice.

• Page 267: Operation Instructions — Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

  266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio MP3 Audio Play ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will NOTE: show the track number, and index time in minutes and •…

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK EJECT Button — Ejecting a CD Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within…

• Page 269: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

  268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- not play the file.

• Page 271: Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode

  270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Number of files and folders — Loading times will ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not increase with more files and folders supported by the radios.

• Page 272: Media Center 130 (Res/Rsc) — Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack) And Sirius Radio

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down. TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is OFF).

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  272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ User radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second Manual located on the DVD for further details.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds. available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button. Uconnect”…
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  274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TUNE Control SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise sound level from the right or left side speakers. to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade and FADE will display.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character Program Type format types: Display 16-Digit Character Personality Persnlty Program Type Display Public Public No program type Rhythm and Blues R & B None or undefined Religious Music Rel Musc…
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  276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob station with the same selected Music Type name.

• Page 278: Operation Instructions — Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM MP3 Audio Play and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.

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  278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button — Ejecting a CD ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. begin to play when you insert the disc.

• Page 280: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran- button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in domly selected track. CD and MP3 modes. Press the SET/RND button a second time to stop Ran- TIME Button dom Play.

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  280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Level 2: 31 (including a separator . and a three- files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. character extension) The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files Playback of MP3 Files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the VBR bit rates.

• Page 283: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)

  282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders to return to elapsed time display. on the disc.

• Page 284: Universal Consumer Interface (Uci) — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 RER, RBZ, REN, REP, REW, RB2 or REZ touch-screen TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display to time of day. The radio UCI feature, refer to the separate RER, REN, RBZ, time of day will display for five seconds (when the RB2 or REZ User’s Manual.

• Page 285: Connecting The Ipod

  284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Connecting an iPod to the AUX port located in the • If the iPod battery is completely discharged, it may radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the UCI not communicate with the UCI system until a mini- feature to control the connected device.

• Page 286: Controlling The Ipod Using Radio Buttons

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 jump to the previous track in the list. Turning this Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons To get into the UCI (iPod ) mode and access a connected button at any other time in the track, will jump to iPod , press the “AUX”…

• Page 287: List Or Browse Mode

  286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL beginning of the track. If you press the SEEK >> During Scan mode, you can also press the << SEEK button during play mode, it will jump to the next track and SEEK >> buttons to select the previous and next in the list.

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 • Preset 5 – Audiobooks the track to be played highlighted on the radio display, press the TUNE control knob to select and • Preset 6 – Podcasts start playing the track. Turning the TUNE control •…

• Page 289: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped (Ren/Rer/Rbz/Res Radios Only)

  288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF another shortcut button to the genre listing on your EQUIPPED (REN/RER/RBZ/RES RADIOS ONLY) iPod . Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to CAUTION! coast.

• Page 290: Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (Esn/Sid)

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at www- display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on .siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents.

• Page 291: Reception Quality

  290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Multimedia the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly (Satellite) Mode on or above the antenna. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Reception Quality position to operate the radio.

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 INFO Button MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button able).

• Page 293: Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)

  292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press following items: the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window.

• Page 294: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Sirius Backseat Tv™) — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 • One or two video screens Uconnect™ Multimedia (SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™) — IF EQUIPPED • Third row swivel screen — If Equipped Satellite video uses direct satellite receiver broadcasting • Additional single-disc DVD player with two-screen technology to provide streaming video.

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  294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Ten different medias to choose from in each screen (AM, FM, Sirius Radio, Sirius Backseat TV™, DVD1, DVD2, Hard Disc Drive (HDD), AUX in radio, AUX1, AUX2) The LCD screen(s) are located in the overhead compart- ment console.

• Page 296: Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 The right-hand rocker switch has a pushbutton in the REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED center, and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume.

• Page 297: Cd Player

  296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The button located in the center of the left-hand switch 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- surface. grammed in the radio preset pushbutton. 2.

• Page 298: Radio Operation And Cellular Phones

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System — If good disc before considering disc player service. Equipped The controls for the manual system in this vehicle contain RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES a series of outer rotary dials and inner push knobs.

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  298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Front Blower Control Temperature Control There are four blower speeds. Use this Use this control to regulate the tem- control to regulate the amount of air perature of the air inside the passenger forced through the system in any compartment.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 Mode Control (Air Direction) Bi-Level Mode Mode control allows you to choose Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. from several selections of air distribu- tion. You can select either a primary NOTE: There is a difference in temperature (in any mode, as identified by the symbols, or conditions other than full cold or full hot), between the a blend of two of these modes.
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  300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Mix Mode Recirculation Control Air is directed through the floor, defrost and side Press this button to choose between outside air window demist outlets. This setting works best in intake or recirculation of the air inside the cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at vehicle.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 • In cold or damp weather, the use of the RECIRCULA- Air Conditioning Operation TION mode will cause windows to fog on the inside Push on this button to engage the Air because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. For Conditioning (A/C).

• Page 303: Three-Zone Temperature Control — If Equipped

  302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Three-Zone Temperature Control — If Equipped With the Three-Zone Temperature Control System, each front seat occupant can independently control the Heat- ing, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning operations coming from the outlets on their side of the vehicle. Front Upper Three Zone Temperature Control 1 –…

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 The Three-Zone Temperature Control bottom panel con- The primary control for the rear blower is on the front trols rear Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning climate control unit located on the instrument panel. operations. When the front control is in any position other than rear, the front control operates all the rear functions.

• Page 305: Rear Manual Climate Control — If Equipped

  304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the climate controls will not function during Remote Start operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off) position. Rear Manual Climate Control — If Equipped The Rear Manual Climate Control system has floor air outlets at the rear of the right side sliding door, and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position.

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 Only when the front control for the rear blower is in the Rear Temperature Control RR position do the second row seat occupants have The rear mode selection RR, allows the settings to be control of the rear blower speed. controlled by the rear mode control knob.

• Page 307: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) — If Equipped

  306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Occupants in the vehicle select AUTO mode operation Bi-Level Mode Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the by a button press on the right rotary knob and a floor outlets. comfort temperature setting using rotary knobs on the control unit.

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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 Front Upper ATC Panel Front Lower ATC Panel 1 — System On/Off 9 — Air Conditioning (A/C) On/Off 1 — Rear Blower Speed 4 — Rear ATC Lock 2 — Blower Indicator 10 — AUTO Mode / Blower 2 — Rear Temperature / Rear 5 — Rear DEFROST 3 — Left Front Temperature…
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  308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Operation NOTE: • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for 1. Press the AUTO button on the Front Upper ATC Panel cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts and the word AUTO will illuminate in the front ATC the temperature, mode and fan speed to provide display, along with three temperatures for driver, front comfort as quickly as possible.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 Manual Operation Panel Mode This system offers a full complement of manual override Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument features. The AUTO symbol in the front ATC display will panel. These outlets can be adjusted for direction, be turned off when the system is being used in the and turned on or off to control airflow.
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  310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Floor Mode The SNOWFLAKE mode, or A/C button, allows Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of the operator to manually activate or deactivate the air is directed through the defrost and side window air conditioning system.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 Recirculation Control Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If When outside air contains smoke, odors, or Equipped high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, The Rear ATC System has floor air outlets at the rear of you may wish to recirculate interior air by the right side sliding door, and overhead outlets at each pressing the RECIRCULATION mode control…
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  312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The Rear ATC System is located in the headliner, near the 1. Press the REAR LOCK button on the front lower ATC center of the vehicle. panel. This turns off the REAR LOCK icon in the rear temperature knob.
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  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 NOTE: CAUTION! • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts Interior air enters the Rear Automatic Temperature the temperature, mode and fan speed to provide Control System through an intake grille, located in comfort as quickly as possible.

• Page 315: Summer Operation

  314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When rear controls are locked by the front system, the NOTE: In many temperature positions, the BI-LEVEL LOCK symbol on the temperature knob is illuminated mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head- and any rear overhead adjustments are ignored.

• Page 316: Winter Operation

  UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 Winter Operation Window Fogging To ensure the best possible heater and defroster perfor- Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild, rainy mance, make sure the engine cooling system is function- and/or humid weather. To clear the windows, select ing properly and the proper amount, type, and concen- DEFROST or MIX mode and increase the front blower tration of coolant is used.

• Page 317: Operating Tips

  316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips A/C Air Filter— If Equipped On vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Con- trol (ATC), the climate control system filters out dust and pollen from the air. Refer to “Air Conditioning” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for filter replacement instructions.

• Page 318: Starting And Operating

  STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock … . . 324 Starting Procedures ….321 ▫…

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  318 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving Through Water ….332 Tire Safety Information ….344 ▫…
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  STARTING AND OPERATING 319 ▫ Life Of Tire ……360 ▫ E85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ..375 ▫…
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  320 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Replacement Parts ….382 ▫ Vehicle Certification Label ….384 ▫…

• Page 322: Starting Procedures

  STARTING AND OPERATING 321 STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic Transaxle Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if position before you can start the engine. Press the brake present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat pedal before shifting into any driving gear.

• Page 323: Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F Or -29°C)

  322 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transaxle shift WARNING! (Continued) interlocking system. The brake pedal must be pressed • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get to shift out of PARK. it started.

• Page 324: After Starting

  STARTING AND OPERATING 323 After Starting CAUTION! The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up. To prevent damage to the starter, DO NOT crank the engine for more than 15–second intervals at one time. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.

• Page 325: Automatic Transaxle

  324 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE WARNING! CAUTION! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, precautions are not observed: the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in •…

• Page 326: Brake/Transaxle Interlock System

  STARTING AND OPERATING 325 This system prevents the key fob from being removed Brake/Transaxle Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift unless the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents moving Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the the shift lever out of PARK, unless the key fob is in the PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK ACC/ON position, and the brake pedal is pressed.

• Page 327: Transaxle

  326 STARTING AND OPERATING The electronically-controlled transaxle provides a precise PARK shift schedule. The transaxle electronics are self- This range supplements the parking brake by locking the calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle transaxle. The engine can be started in this gear. Never may be somewhat abrupt.

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  STARTING AND OPERATING 327 The following indicators should be used to ensure that WARNING! you have placed the shift lever into the PARK position: • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for • When moving the shift lever into PARK, press the the parking brake.
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  328 STARTING AND OPERATING REVERSE DRIVE — Six-Speed Transaxle This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into This range should be used for most city and highway REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts, downshifts, stop.
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  STARTING AND OPERATING 329 heavy loading conditions, (i.e., in hilly terrain, traveling the transaxle into third gear, the transaxle will never shift into strong head winds or while towing heavy trailers). above third gear, but can shift down into second or first Under these conditions, using the “3”…
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  330 STARTING AND OPERATING second gear (third gear for six-speed) despite the forward Odometer gear selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will Screen Display continue to operate. This Reset feature allows the vehicle Actual Gear(s) 1-2 1-3 1-4 to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without Allowed (Six- damaging the transaxle.

• Page 332: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

  STARTING AND OPERATING 331 If the transaxle cannot be reset, authorized dealer service Traction is required. When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a layer of water to build up between the tire and road DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES surface.

• Page 333: Driving Through Water

  332 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVING THROUGH WATER Shallow Standing Water Driving through water more than a few inches/ Although your vehicle is capable of driving through centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure shallow standing water, consider the following Caution safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.

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  STARTING AND OPERATING 333 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.

• Page 335: Power Steering

  334 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING system. This noise should be considered normal, and it The standard power steering system will give you good does not in any way damage the steering system. vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability WARNING! in tight spaces.

• Page 336: Power Steering Fluid Check

  STARTING AND OPERATING 335 Power Steering Fluid Check WARNING! Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are with the engine off to prevent injury from moving apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.

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  336 STARTING AND OPERATING The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the When the parking brake is applied with the ignition lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully.
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  STARTING AND OPERATING 337 to move the shift lever out of PARK. The parking brake WARNING! (Continued) should always be applied whenever the driver is not in • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- the vehicle. ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or injury.

• Page 339: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

  338 STARTING AND OPERATING • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased of the stop vehicle stability and brake performance under most WARNING! braking conditions.

• Page 340: Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light

  STARTING AND OPERATING 339 Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) The “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” moni- • The Anti-Lock Brake System cannot prevent acci- tors the anti-lock brake system. The light will dents, including those resulting from excessive come on when the ignition switch is turned to speed in turns, following another vehicle too the ON position and may stay on for as long as closely, or hydroplaning.

• Page 341: Electronic Brake Control System

  340 STARTING AND OPERATING If both the “Brake Warning Light” and the “Anti-Lock wheel(s) and engine power is reduced, to provide en- Brake Warning Light” remain on, the ABS and Electronic hanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the TCS Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not function- functions similarly to a limited-slip differential, and ing.

• Page 342: Brake Assist System (Bas)

  STARTING AND OPERATING 341 application, and then applies optimum pressure to the WARNING! brakes. This can help reduce braking distances. The BAS • The TCS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- complements the ABS. Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS assistance.

• Page 343: Electronic Stability Program (Esp)

  342 STARTING AND OPERATING ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle WARNING! (Continued) path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual • The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match those resulting from excessive speed in turns, the intended path, ESP applies the brake of the appropri- driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplan-…

• Page 344: Esp/Bas Warning Light

  STARTING AND OPERATING 343 NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving ESP Partial Off This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESP with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or OFF” switch (located in the center switch bank, next to gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”…

• Page 345: Tire Safety Information

  344 STARTING AND OPERATING kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the Tire Markings problem diagnosed and corrected. NOTE: • The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” and the “ESP/BAS Warning Light”…

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  STARTING AND OPERATING 345 NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. ing the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16. design standards.
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  346 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)
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  STARTING AND OPERATING 347 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 349: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

  348 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.

• Page 350: Tire Terminology And Definitions

  STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Tire Terminology and Definitions Term Definition The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located B-Pillar 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 351: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

  350 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 Tire Placard Location…

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  STARTING AND OPERATING 351 occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or 3) tire size designed for your vehicle XXX kg” on the Tire and Loading Information placard. 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and spare tires.
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  352 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.
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• Page 355: Tires — General Information

  354 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 accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.

• Page 356: Tire Inflation Pressures

  STARTING AND OPERATING 355 Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar. hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to The tire pressure should be checked and adjusted, and the right or left.

• Page 357: Tire Pressures For High-Speed Operation

  356 STARTING AND OPERATING Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), “cold tire inflation pressure.” Cold tire inflation pressure which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not outside temperature condition.

• Page 358: Radial-Ply Tires

  STARTING AND OPERATING 357 Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in WARNING! the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs. High-speed driving, with your vehicle at or above maximum load, is dangerous. The added strain on Compact Spare Tire your tires could cause them to fail.

• Page 359: Tire Spinning

  358 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Temporary-use spare tires have limited tread life. Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take When the tread is worn to the tread wear indica- your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the tors, the temporary use spare tire needs to be compact spare installed.

• Page 360: Tread Wear Indicators

  STARTING AND OPERATING 359 WARNING! • Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gen- erated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. • Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h), or for more than 30 seconds continuously, when you are stuck;…

• Page 361: Life Of Tire

  360 STARTING AND OPERATING Life of Tire Replacement Tires The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many factors, including, but not limited to: characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure.

• Page 362: Tire Chains

  STARTING AND OPERATING 361 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 363
  362 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Install chains on the front wheels as tightly as To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the possible and then retighten after driving about following precautions: 0.5 mile (0.8 km). •…

• Page 364: Snow Tires

  STARTING AND OPERATING 363 SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at during Winter. Standard tires are of the all-season type different loads and perform different steering, driving, and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S and braking functions.

• Page 365: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)

  364 STARTING AND OPERATING The suggested rotation method is shown in the following TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) diagram. The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the cold inflation tire pressure requirements found on the tire placard located on the driver’s-side B-pillar.

• Page 366
  STARTING AND OPERATING 365 The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if For example, your vehicle may have a recommended the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning cold (parked for more than three hours) tire pressure of threshold for any reason, including low temperature 35 psi (241 kPa).
• Page 367
  366 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care • The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have been established for the tire size equipped on your •…

• Page 368: Base System

  STARTING AND OPERATING 367 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Tire Pressure and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in Warnings the tire. The “TPMS Telltale Warning Light” will illu- minate in the instrument cluster, and an au- Base System dible chime will be activated when one or more The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim…

• Page 369
  368 STARTING AND OPERATING detected. The system fault will also sound a chime. If the Vehicles with Compact Spare ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, pro- 1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have a viding the system fault still exists. The “TPMS Warning TPMS sensor.

• Page 370: Premium System — If Equipped

  STARTING AND OPERATING 369 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and The Premium TPMS consists of the following compo- reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare nents: tire, the TPMS will automatically update, and the “TPMS •…

• Page 371
  370 STARTING AND OPERATING TPMS Low Pressure Warnings The “TPMS Telltale Warning Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an audible chime will be acti- vated when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low. In addition, the EVIC will display a Low Pressure message for three seconds and a graphic display of the pressure value(s) with the low tire(s) flashing.
• Page 372
  STARTING AND OPERATING 371 the “TPMS Telltale Warning 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 (25 km/h) to receive this information. Check TPMS Message The “TPMS Telltale Warning Light”…
• Page 373
  372 STARTING AND OPERATING will not be present, and a pressure value will be dis- 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road played instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by any tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning of the following scenarios: limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, the “TPMS Telltale Warning Light”…

• Page 374: Fuel Requirements

  STARTING AND OPERATING 373 • This device must accept any interference received, 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, including interference that may cause undesired the TPMS will update automatically.

• Page 375: 4.0L Engine

  374 STARTING AND OPERATING 4.0L Engine Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world The 4.0L engine is designed to meet all have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica- emissions regulations and provide satisfac- tions (the World Wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) to define tory fuel economy and performance when fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, using high-quality unleaded gasoline hav-…

• Page 376: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends

  STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends E85 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 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol ates are required in some areas of the country during the content may void the vehicle’s warranty.

• Page 377: Mmt In Gasoline

  376 STARTING AND OPERATING • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the It is even more important to look for gasoline without engine controller memory MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United States. More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to E85 fuel.

• Page 378: Fuel System Cautions

  STARTING AND OPERATING 377 Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentra- performance: tions of methanol.

• Page 379: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

  378 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper WARNING! maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- •…

• Page 380
  STARTING AND OPERATING 379 the other sections of this manual for information on CAUTION! features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline only powered vehicles. Only vehicles with the E85 fuel filler door label can operate on E85. E85 Fuel Cap E85 Badge…

• Page 381: Ethanol Fuel (E85)

  380 STARTING AND OPERATING Ethanol Fuel (E85) For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat- E85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and ing between E85 and unleaded gasoline is recom- 15% unleaded gasoline. mended. When you do switch fuel types, it is recommended that: WARNING! •…

• Page 382: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles E85 And Gasoline Vehicles

  32°F (0°C). in MOPAR engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting Cruising Range Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer only Because E85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395.

• Page 383: Starting And Operating ▫ Replacement Parts

  382 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Parts CAUTION! Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- vehicle.

• Page 384
  STARTING AND OPERATING 383 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is • Damage to the fuel system or emissions control in violation of most state and federal fire regula- system could result from using an improper fuel tions and will cause the MIL to turn on.

• Page 385: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

  384 STARTING AND OPERATING Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message VEHICLE LOADING If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label “gASCAP”…

• Page 386
  STARTING AND OPERATING 385 • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) WARNING! • Type of Vehicle Because the front wheels drive and steer the vehicle, • Month, Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) it is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR.
• Page 387
  386 STARTING AND OPERATING Curb Weight The best way to figure out the total weight of your The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full operation.
• Page 388
  STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Loading CAUTION! To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR down low and be sure you distribute their weight as or the maximum front and rear GAWR.
• Page 389
  388 STARTING AND OPERATING A loaded vehicle is shown in the illustration. Note that LOADING TABLE — EXAMPLE ONLY neither the GVWR or the GAWR capacities have been Front Axle Rear Axle exceeded. Empty Weight 2,140 lbs 1,470 lbs (971 kg) (667 kg) Load (Driver, 360 lbs (163 kg)

• Page 390: Trailer Towing

  STARTING AND OPERATING 389 TRAILER TOWING Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) In this section you will find safety tips and information The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- with your vehicle.

• Page 391
  390 STARTING AND OPERATING that typically provides adjustable friction associated with WARNING! the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition Weight-Carrying Hitch can result if either rating is exceeded.
• Page 392
  STARTING AND OPERATING 391 safety. The addition of a friction/hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability. Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier tongue weights (TW), and may be required depending on vehicle and trailer configuration/loading to comply with gross axle weight rating (GAWR) requirements.
• Page 393
  392 STARTING AND OPERATING With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect)
• Page 394
  STARTING AND OPERATING 393 Trailer Hitch Classification TRAILER HITCH CLASSIFICATIONS Your vehicle may be factory-equipped for safe towing of Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Class trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional Wt.) Trailer Tow Prep Package. See an authorized dealer for Class I — Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) package content.
• Page 395
  394 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. 2Engine/ GCWR (Gross Com- Max. GTW Max. Tongue Frontal Area Transaxle bined Wt. Rating) (Gross Trailer Wt.) Up to 2 persons &…
• Page 396
  STARTING AND OPERATING 395 Trailer and Trailer Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
• Page 397
  396 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on (805 km) the new vehicle is driven.
• Page 398
  STARTING AND OPERATING 397 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
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  398 STARTING AND OPERATING • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage WARNING! (Continued) before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General 3. GAWR Information” in “Starting and Operating” for the 4. Trailer tongue weight rating for that trailer hitch. proper inspection procedure.
• Page 400
  STARTING AND OPERATING 399 • An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is WARNING! required when towing a trailer with electronically • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic hydraulic brake lines.
• Page 401
  400 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights and Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a four-pin or a seven-pin wiring harness.

• Page 402: Towing Tips

  STARTING AND OPERATING 401 Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transaxle The DRIVE gear can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in DRIVE, move the shift lever into third gear (with four-speed transaxle) or fifth gear (with six-speed transaxle).

• Page 403
  402 STARTING AND OPERATING • Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to The automatic transaxle fluid and filter should be changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than maximize fuel efficiency. 45 minutes of continuous operation. Refer to “Mainte- Cooling System nance Schedule”…

• Page 404: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

  STARTING AND OPERATING 403 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) CAUTION! Towing this vehicle behind another vehicle (flat- towing with all four wheels on the ground) is not recommended. NOTE: If the vehicle requires towing, make sure all four wheels are off the ground.

• Page 406: What To Do In Emergencies

  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Secure The Spare Tire ….419 Hazard Warning Flasher ….406 If Your Engine Overheats .

• Page 407: Hazard Warning Flasher

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

• Page 408
  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 407 to high. This allows the heater core to act as a WARNING! supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system. You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.

• Page 409: Jacking And Tire Changing

  408 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location The jack, jack handle and winch handle tools are stowed WARNING! behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area. Turn the two cover latches to release the cover. •…

• Page 410: Spare Tire Removal

  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 409 NOTE: The base console, if equipped, must be removed Spare Tire Removal The spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located to raise and lower the spare tire. Refer to “Console under the center of the vehicle between the front doors by Features”…

• Page 411: Jacking Instructions

  410 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle WARNING! when the vehicle is being jacked. Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the Jacking Instructions vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack WARNING! or changing the wheel.

• Page 412
  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 411 WARNING! (Continued) • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack. • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. Jack Warning Label • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. 1.
• Page 413
  412 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. To remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly, assemble the winch handle extensions to form a “T” and fit the winch “T” handle over the drive nut, refer to “2” configuration in tool graphics. Rotate the nut to the left until the winch mechanism stops turning freely.
• Page 414
  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 413 CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch “T” handle only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch. 3. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form the Spare Tire Hook and pull the compact spare tire/cover assembly from under the vehicle, refer to “1”…
• Page 415
  414 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Page 416
  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 415 NOTE: • Rear jack locations are between a pair of down-facing tabs on the sill flange of the vehicle side body. • Front jack locations are on the sill flange of the vehicle side body, and align with front door edges. Squeezing Winch Retainer Tabs 5.
• Page 417
  416 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location…
• Page 418
  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 417 CAUTION! WARNING! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make locations other than those indicated in Step 5. the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it.

• Page 419: Wheel Nuts

  418 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the 13. Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact spare tire left. cover assembly. in the rear cargo area. Do not stow the deflated tire in the spare tire location. Have the full- 11.

• Page 420: Secure The Spare Tire

  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 419 of operation, and after each time a tire is changed, to WARNING! allow the wheel nuts to become properly set. All nuts should first be firmly seated against the wheel. The nuts A loose compact spare tire/cover assembly, thrown should then be tightened to recommended torque.

• Page 421
  420 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form the WARNING! spare tire hook, and pull the wheel spacer from under the vehicle. Verify that both retainer tabs of the wheel spacer have been properly extended through the center of 3.

• Page 422: Jump-Starting Procedure

  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 421 CAUTION! CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed specifically to Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any stow a compact spare tire only. Do not attempt to use other booster source with a system voltage greater the winch to stow the full size flat tire, or any other than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, full-size tire.

• Page 423: Preparations For Jump-Start

  422 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations for Jump-Start WARNING! The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- the engine compartment. ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on.

• Page 424: Jump-Starting Procedure

  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 423 3. If using a another vehicle to jump-start the battery, CAUTION! park 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 425
  424 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper WARNING! cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable discharged battery.

• Page 426: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 425 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your may lead to transmission overheating and failure.

• Page 427: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

  426 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). WARNING! CAUTION! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or Exceeding these towing limits may cause severe even failure, of the axle and tires.

• Page 428
  WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 427 Towing Without The Ignition Key CAUTION! (Continued) Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed • Always use wheel lift equipment when towing with the ignition in the OFF position. The only approved from the front.
• Page 430
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil ……437 Engine Compartment — 3.3/3.8L ..431 ▫…
• Page 431
  430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Brakes ……454 ▫ Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp … 477 ▫…

• Page 432: Engine Compartment — 3.3/3.8L

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.3/3.8L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (3.3L Only) 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 —…

• Page 433: Engine Compartment — 4.0L

  432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.0L 1 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 2 — Air Cleaner Filter 8 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 — Battery 10 —…

• Page 434: Onboard Diagnostic System — Obd Ii

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 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 435: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

  434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in ”Un- For states that require an Inspection and Mainte- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction tion. Tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound is heard. Indicator Light (MIL)”…

• Page 436
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your this test over. authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, 3.

• Page 437: Replacement Parts

  436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PARTS WARNING! Use of genuine MOPAR parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- You can be badly injured working on or around a sure the designed performance. Damage or failures motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you caused by the use of non-MOPAR parts for maintenance have the knowledge and the proper equipment.

• Page 438: Engine Oil

  Immediately have potential malfunctions fully warmed engine is shut OFF or before starting the examined by an authorized Chrysler Group LLC engine after it has sat overnight. dealership or qualified repair center.

• Page 439
  Such damage is For best performance and maximum protection under all not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API certified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
• Page 440
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 3.3L & 3.8L Gasoline Engines “Engine Compartment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating for further information.

• Page 441: Engine Oil Filter

  440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters Engine Air Cleaner Filter Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information. oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, WARNING! indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the environment.

• Page 442: Exhaust System

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR engine air WARNING! cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recommended. Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Exhaust System Breathing it can make you unconscious and can The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into…

• Page 443
  442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- systems can result in civil penalties being assessed portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure against you.

• Page 444: Maintenance-Free Battery

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: WARNING! • Do not shut OFF the engine or interrupt the ignition • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in burn or even blind you.

• Page 445: Air Conditioner Maintenance

  444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • It is essential when replacing the cables on the should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should battery that the positive cable is attached to the include cleaning of the condenser fins and a system positive post and the negative cable is attached to…

• Page 446
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling WARNING! R-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning tioning system.
• Page 447
  446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE A/C Air Filter – If Equipped Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information. WARNING! Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is operating or personal injury may result. The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the glove box.

• Page 448: Body Lubrication

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 hood latching components to ensure proper function. CAUTION! When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be The A/C air filter is labeled with an arrow to indicate cleaned and lubricated. airflow direction through the filter.

• Page 449
  448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates. petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.

• Page 450: Cooling System

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, Cooling System flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of WARNING! the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden •…

• Page 451
  450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System – Drain, Flush and Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough specified Hybrid Organic Additive Technology rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals.
• Page 452
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 When adding engine coolant (antifreeze), a minimum CAUTION! (Continued) solution of 50% recommended MOPAR Antifreeze/ • This vehicle has not been designed for use with Coolant Five Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Propylene Glycol-based engine coolant (anti- Organic Additive Technology), or equivalent, in water freeze).
• Page 453
  452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will WARNING! decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on will require more frequent coolant changes. the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- Cooling System Pressure Cap caution.
• Page 454
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing the Disposal of Used Coolant Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is engine coolant (antifreeze). Advise your service atten- a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check dant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature with your local authorities to determine the disposal is satisfactory, the coolant bottle only needs to be checked rules for your community.

• Page 455: Brakes

  454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven.

• Page 456
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455 Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may WARNING! cause leaking in the system. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require- possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting ments described on the brake fluid reservoir.
• Page 457
  456 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 458: Automatic Transaxle

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457 All six–speed transaxles are equipped with a capped WARNING! (Continued) dipstick tube. It is sealed and should not be tampered • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- with. Your authorized dealer has the necessary tools to nate the brake fluid.

• Page 459
  458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The engine should be running at curb idle speed for a CAUTION! minimum of 60 seconds. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- 3. Fully apply the parking brake. turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration 4.
• Page 460
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459 a. If the fluid is hot, the reading should be in the Fluid Level Check (3.8L and 4.0L Engines with crosshatched area marked “HOT” (between the upper Six-Speed Automatic Transaxle) – If Equipped two holes in the dipstick). The six-speed automatic transaxle is a sealed unit and has no dipstick.

• Page 461: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

  460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The following maintenance recommendations will enable CAUTION! you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle. Do not use chemical flushes in your transaxle as the chemicals can damage your transaxle components. What Causes Corrosion? Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of…

• Page 462
  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or equiva- as steel wool or scouring powder, which will scratch lent, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels metal and painted surfaces.
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  462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos- non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon- a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Only MOPAR sibility of the owner.
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  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 • For grease stains, apply MOPAR Multi-Purpose if absolutely necessary. Do not use harsh cleaners or Cleaner or a equivalent high quality cleaner to a clean, Armor All . Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to damp cloth and remove the stain.
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  464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces WARNING! All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or equivalent or any com- Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. mercial household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abra- Many are potentially flammable, and if used in sive type cleaner.

• Page 466: Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be Cleaning the Instrument Panel Cupholders used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive Removal cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp Pull the flexible liner from the cupholder drawer starting rag.

• Page 467: Fuses

  466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Installation CAUTION! Place the liner into the cupholder drawer and press the • When installing the Totally Integrated Power liner into place so that the retention tabs seat into the corresponding openings in the drawer. Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched.

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  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 The numbers inside the TIPM cover correspond to the FUSES/TIPM following table. Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description FUSES/TIPM Fuse Fuse Cartridge Mini- 30 Amp — Anti-Lock Brake Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Pink System (ABS) Valve/ESP 40 Amp —…
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  468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 40 Amp — Rear Window De- 25 Amp — Sunroof Module Green fogger Natural 30 Amp — Rear Blower — 15 Amp Center High Pink Blue…
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  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 20 Amp Power Outlet #2 — 15 Amp Ignition Off Draw Yellow (BATT/ACC SE- Blue — Vehicle Enter- LECT) tainment System (IOD-VES), Satellite —…
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  470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 30 Amp Amplifier (AMP)/ — 20 Amp Rear View Mirror Green Radio Yellow (RR VW MIR), Cabin Compart- — 20 Amp Ignition Off ment Node (CCN), Yellow…
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  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Occupant Restraint — 15 Amp Cabin Compart- Controller/ Blue ment Node Interior Occupant Classifi- Light (CCN INT cation Module LIGHT), Switch (ORC/OCM) Bank (SW BANK),…
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  472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 25 Amp Rear Wiper (REAR — 10 Amp Ignition Switch Natural WIPER) (IGN SW), Wireless Ignition Node — 20 Amp Fuel Pump (FUEL Module (WIN Yellow PUMP), Diesel Lift…
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  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Rear Wiper Module — 10 Amp Park Assist (PRK Blue (RR WIPER MOD), ASST), Heater Ven- Power Folding Mir- tilation, Air Condi- ror (PWR FOLD tioning Module…

• Page 475: Vehicle Storage

  474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The heated mirrors, lower instrument panel power outlet FUSES/TIPM and removable floor console, when in the front position Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description are fused with self-resetting fuses that are only serviceable Fuse Fuse by an authorized dealer. The power seats are fused by a —…

• Page 476: Replacement Bulbs

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer service for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning for replacement instructions. system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass and high blower setting.

• Page 477: Bulb Replacement

  476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Note 1: The Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) WARNING! uses LED lamps that are not serviceable separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly, see your A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of authorized dealer.

• Page 478: Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 3. Twist the headlamp bulb and pull the bulb from the 3. Push the new bulb into the socket and reinstall the headlamp housing. socket by twisting until locked into the headlamp housing. 4. Install the new headlamp bulb and twist until locked into the headlamp housing.

• Page 479: Fog Lamp

  478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lamp 2. Disconnect wire harness from the bulb. NOTE: Access to the fog lamp bulb is from the rear of 3. Reconnect the wiring harness to the new bulb and the fascia. On the left rear side of the fascia, remove the reinstall the bulb by twisting clockwise.

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  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 Bulb Location Tail Lamp Housing Fastener Removal NOTE: 1 — Stop, Tail, Turn Signal Bulb Combo • If a screwdriver is used, make sure a soft material is 2 — Backup Bulb placed between the vehicle body and tool so not to 3.

• Page 481: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)

  480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the 1. Using a small screwdriver, press inward the locking lamp assembly. tab on the outboard side of the lamp assembly and pull down on the lamp assembly for removal. Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The CHMSL uses LED lamps that are not serviceable 2.

• Page 482: Fluid Capacities

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric 20 Gallons 76 Liters Fuel (Approximate) Engine Oil with Filter 3.3L and 3.8L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters 4.0L Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters Cooling System * 3.3L, 3.8L, and 4.0L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/ 13.4 Quarts…

• Page 483: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

  Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Engine Oil – 3.3L and 3.8L Engines Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler cap for cor- rect SAE grade. Use API Certified SAE 10W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Engine Oil –…

• Page 484: Chassis

  MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed Automatic Transaxle ATF+4 product. MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3 Brake Master Cylinder brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.

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  MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..488 Emissions Control System Maintenance ..486 Maintenance Schedule ….486…
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  486 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. the continued proper functioning of the emissions control On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, CHAngE OIL will system.
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  MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 487 “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In- NOTE: • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom- time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for oil if it has been six months since your last oil change, further information.
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  488 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals Required Maintenance Intervals as required. Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, the brake master cylinder, the power steering and the transaxle and add as needed.
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  ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…
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  ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…
• Page 492
  ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…
• Page 493
  ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…
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  ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…
• Page 495
  ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…
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  ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…
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  ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…
• Page 498
  ❏ Replace the timing belt (4.0L engine). ❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…
• Page 499
  ❏ Replace accessory drive belt(s). ❏ Change the automatic transaxle fluid & filter. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…
• Page 500
  ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…
• Page 501
  ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…
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  • Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance. This could cause an accident Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer…

• Page 504: If You Need Consumer Assistance

  Reporting Safety Defects ….508 ▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center ..506 ▫ In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.

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  504 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ….. 511 Publication Order Forms ….509 ▫…

• Page 506: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

  IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 505 the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR 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 507: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center

  • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center solved with this process. P.O. Box 21–8004 • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004…

• Page 508: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)

  IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 507 the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech 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 509: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)

  See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle.

• Page 510: In Canada

  Customer Service Department imme- need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group defect to the Canadian government should write to: LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the…

• Page 511: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire

  510 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE vehicle, system, and/or components is written in acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and charts. and maintenance procedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips.

• Page 512: Traction Grades

  IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 511 in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions your vehicle. on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety mance.

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  512 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
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  INDEX…
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  514 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..451 Airbag Maintenance ….. . . 78 Adding Fuel .
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  INDEX 515 Automatic Transaxle ….. . 324 Belts, Seat ……100 Adding Fluid .
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  516 INDEX Capacities, Fluid ……481 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety … . . 99 Caps, Filler Checks, Safety .
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  INDEX 517 Computer, Trip/Travel ….249 Radiator Cap ……452 Connector Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .
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  518 INDEX Disposal Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..168 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ….453 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) … . 342 Engine Oil .
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  INDEX 519 Flooded, Starting ….. . 322 Fabric Care ……463 Fuel Requirements .
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  520 INDEX Flooded Engine Starting ….322 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ….241,382 Floor Console .
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  INDEX 521 Gauges Cleaning ……464 Coolant Temperature ….236 Lights On Reminder .
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  522 INDEX Illuminated Entry ……18 Key, Replacement ……15 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) .
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  INDEX 523 Airbag ….. 67,74,79,100,235 High Beam/Low Beam Select … . . 161 Alarm .
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  524 INDEX Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ….233 Maintenance Schedule ….486 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .
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  INDEX 525 Mopar Parts ……436,508 Materials Added to ….. 439 Multi-Function Control Lever .
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  526 INDEX Phone, Cellular ……121 Programmable Electronic Features … . 253 Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .
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  INDEX 527 Remote Starting System ….27 Safety Tips ……99 Removable Floor Console .
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  528 INDEX Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) ….131 Settings, Personal ……253 Heated .
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  INDEX 529 Starting Procedures ….. . 321 Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..306 Steering Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .
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  530 INDEX Life of Tires ……360 Weight ……394 Load Capacity .
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  INDEX 531 Transmitter Battery Service Vanity Mirrors ……112 (Remote Keyless Entry) ….26 Variance, Compass .
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  532 INDEX Water Windows, Express Down ….22 Driving Through ….. . 332 Windshield Defroster .
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  Chrysler Group LLC 10Y531-126-AB Printed in U.S.A. 2nd Edition…