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2014 RAM ProMaster Owner`s Manual

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1. B PARKING BRAKE 2 x dr send Rae ew ss 201 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 220 BRAKE SYSTEM 5 5045 OR GO x 203 TIRES GENERAL INFORMATION 225 Four Wheel Anti Lock Brake System ABS 203 Tire Pressure visas oes Sah aad 225 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM 205 Tire Inflation Pressures 226 Traction Control System TCS 205 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation 228 Brake Assist System 5 206 Radial Ply Tires ix ver Re XGA ae a 228 Electronic Stability Control ESC 207 Tire TY POS 229 Trailer Sway Control TSC 211 Run Flat Tires If Equipped 230 Hill Start Assist HSA 211 Spare Tires If Equipped 231 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION 214 Tire SPINNING eee ase ok Sees ape aes 233 Tire Markings cg peas 214 Tread Wear Indicators 233 Tire Identification Number TIN 217 Lie Oi Vite cae PE 234 Tire Terminology And Definitions 219 Replacement ites jcc sae dod alan ac 235 ee STARTING AND OPERATING 181
2. 10 INTRODUCTION 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR 9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES YOUR 67 mm UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT 113 STARTING AND OPERATING CERE ER Rud Fa sewer 179 mm WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4 even s ade c EY TE E EROR RUP B Ur 273 m MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE bens y a rk boue OR ERE RES 311 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 3 eue s PR EUR nee PX eter po ma ea dee des 361 80 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 6545 CREER RR ss 369 Q INDEX 379 10 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS E INTRODUCTION 4 VAN CONVERSIONS CAMPERS 6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 4 Wi VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 6 M WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 6 B VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS 7 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle Be assured that it represents precision workmanship distinctive styling and high quality all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles This Owner s Manual has been prepared with the assis tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operatio
3. 245 Gauges 126 119 Speedometer wou se GG e pr E e Ei 118 121 Gear 188 Gear Select Lever Override 307 General Information 244 General 119 Glass Cleaning 344 Gross Axle Weight 252 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 252 Guide Body 6 55 252 Hazard Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water iess d bes nhe eg 197 Hazard Warning Flasher 275 Headlights Cleaning dede 344 High Beam eR eem 86 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 86 Reste t Ae ses Hae hie 87 wes dba 4k ee eae pee PEN E a 84 Head 79 Heated 72 Heated Seats espere Rec ay 78 seis eR EUR ex RR 174 Heater Engine 184 High Beam Low Beam Select Dimmer Switch 86 Full Start ASSISE us see ace dues Ye Ree RC CR 211 Hitches Trailer Towing 3
4. 122 Bulb Replacement 355 Check Engine Malfunction Indicator 123 Crue 2 22 c e eme a 121 Daytime Running 85 Dimmer Switch Headlight 83 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator 209 INDEX 387 Engine Temperature Warning 125 odore ais ka pP RR Erde wea ba 66 PE oed 118 Hazard Warning Flasher 275 Headlights 22 exe RE Ed pc Er Heren 84 High Beam t e RS 86 High Beam Indicator 118 Illuminated 18 Instrument Cluster 118 Lights On Reminder 85 Low Fuel emg hanina dees nen 126 Map Reading 87 Press fe uu ger m Bees 121 Paik dee Gath tation fi 86 PASSING e curo ee 87 Seat Belt Reminder 129 DOIVICE e a a eoa S edu anie a 355 Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 127 Traction Contro Ras bE we 209 Tum Signal i452 beet ea 66 ales 120 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 118 Loading Vehicle ehe t RR ex ER ers 252 Capacities cbe E GU Rep Ps 254 us ak ean ah bia d RE ded 220 Locks Automatic 23 DOON sace e ey Me
5. 216 STARTING AND OPERATING Se EXAMPLE 65 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section width in inches in R Construction code means radial construction D means diagonal or bias construction 15 Rim diameter in inches in Service Description 95 Load Index A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H Speed Symbol A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits ee STARTING AND OPERATING 217 EXAMPLE Load Identification Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL tire Extra Load XL Extra load or reinforced tire Light Load LL Light load tire C D E E Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry Maximum Pressure Maximum pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire Tire Identification Number TIN Look for the TIN on the
6. 331 Corrosion Protections ice esa iw me dees 340 Cruise Light oa caca ERROR aee CRDI RO 121 Cuphold fS i urit tob ire 108 Customer 371 Data Recorder Event 51 Dealer 317 Defroster 64 Diagnostic System Onboard 314 Dimmer Control 0 0 0 0 84 Dimmer Switch Headlight 86 Dipsticks Automatic Transmission 339 Oil Engine i c re m 318 Power Steering cance e e y eed 200 Disabled Vehicle Towing 308 Disposal Antifreeze Engine 334 Door Locks 4 occa he an eh OS REGE I OR 21 Door Locks 23 INDEX 353 Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water sedi 197 Electric Remote 71 Electronic Brake Control System 205 Brake Assist System 206 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 92 Electronic Stability Control 5 207 Emergency In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck 306 Jump Starting 9 6 ee 0 300 Emission Control System Maintenance 315 Engine Air Cleaner i e o RR s 321
7. 89 LOW Speed 2 MESURER aad 90 Highspeed 22s aee nep et 90 Mist Feature iios 90 Windshield Washer Operation 90 TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN 91 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 92 To Activate sae Abra PRS 93 Set A Desired Speed 93 To Deactivate x ueber e etra eae 94 To Resume Speed 94 To Vary The Speed Setting sess 94 To Accelerate For 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 69 ll PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST IF EQUIPPED ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sensors ParkSense Rear Park Assist Alerts ParkSense Rear Park Assist Failure indicans 4 52 5 oda Cleaning The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System eee ea ER ParkSense Rear Park Assist System Usage PRECAUHONS xe ade a ye ene eee 1 E PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA IF EQUIPPED asadi 1 OVERHEAD CONSOLE IF EQUIPPED 1 Map Dome Lights 1 POWER OUTLETS IF EQUIPPED 105 CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER EQUIPPED 108 Bg CUPHOLDERS E 108 E STORAGE 2 dieters yaad edes er 1
8. few Lists 21 Steenng Wheels cocoa abet ne RW YE ES 14 Lubrication 4 328 Lug 85 scp ae eae Gu eder d 276 Maintenance Free 324 Maintenance General 119 Maintenance Procedures 317 Maintenance 362 Malfunction Indicator Light Check 315 Manual Service Map Reading Lights 388 decr eased 246 70 Electric Remote 71 Exterior Folding e p Rs 71 Heated so ud edo 72 Outside sss serena des dare uei CE 70 Rearview ss 43 petao pokra bea as 70 Modifications Alterations Vehicle 7 Monitor Tire Pressure System 239 Mopar os oos oae ade 317 MIBE ETBE x4 tag 246 Multi Function Control Lever 83 New Vehicle Break In 61 Occupant Restraints 25 Occupant Restraints Sedan 41 Octane Rating Gasoline 245 Odometer scere tancias kinna ene 119 THP g k amnia aa 119 Oil Change 135 Oil Change Indicator 135 Oil Engine ze Shay UR nena 318 C
9. gt 8 818 8 898 8 8 8 8 Additional Maintenance 5 Replace engine air filter X X X mer H Replace cabin air conditioning X X X X X X E filter Replace Brake Fluid every two 0 years X X X X X X X L Replace spark plugs 3 6L en X E gine 8 Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150 000 X X miles 240 000 km whichever comes first 366 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Ses The spark plug change interval is mileage based only yearly intervals do not apply M A Mileage or time passed o 2 2 S Ss S S S N whichever comes first S S 2 2 T ooc ic ecldd S 2 r T Or Years 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Or Kilometers 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 8 8 8 8 8 a co loloe N o e 3 Change automatic transmission X X fed fluid and filter ill Inspect and replace PCV valve if X Id necessary U L E S es MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 367 WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doub
10. hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system Do not park or operate your ve hicle in areas where your exhaust system can con tact anything that can burn The catalytic converter requires the use of un leaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control device and may seriously reduce engine perfor mance and cause serious damage to the engine Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In the event of engine malfunction particularly involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of performance have your vehicle serviced promptly Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe malfunction could cause the converter to overheat resulting in possible damage to the converter and vehicle 324 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Under normal operating conditions the catalytic con verter will not require maintenance However it is im portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine operation a scorching odor may suggest severe and abnormal catalyst overhea
11. 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL e Bi Level nd 2 NOTE For all settings except full cold or full hot there is a difference in temperature between the upper and lower outlets The warmer air flows to the floor outlets This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets e Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets We Air is directed through the floor defrost and side vl e n window demist outlets This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield Defrost ov Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets Use this mode with maxi mum blower and temperature settings for best wind shield and side window defrosting NOTE The air conditioning compressor operates in Mix Defrost or a blend of these modes even if the Air Conditioning A C button is not pressed This dehu midifies the air to help dry the windshield To improve fuel economy use these modes only when necessary Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur Extended use of this mode is not recommended E UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 The use
12. 2014 OWNER S MANUAL roMaster__ VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc used in substitution therefore DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum If you are drinking don t drive Ride with a designated non drinking driver call a cab a friend or use public transportation Driving after drinking can lead to an accident Your perceptions are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previ ously manufactured Copyright 2013 Chrysler Group LLC e SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 2
13. 23 Automatic 12 Automatic Transmission 184 Adding 339 Fluid and Filter Changes 339 Fluid Chane d ope om Do a 339 Fluid Level 339 ze ose ee aa a ee ee 338 Gear Ranges ER e dep wld 188 INDEX 381 Special Additives sss kaon Petey 338 Torque Convertet sas e dean siisi prins 196 battery i dw Paw E ded 324 Keyless Transmitter Replacement 20 Belts Seat Hes BS ow aii Bead 28 Body Builders Guide 6 Body Mechanism 328 B Pillar Location me 220 Brake Assist System 206 Brake Control System Electronic 205 Brake Fluid GR 360 Brake Parking 2 25 cso sea pkgs eee peed ee 201 Brake System ss vies Rec e awe ta cae ae age 203 Anti Lock ABS 203 Fluid Check iioc eee Rn men 336 Parking 201 Warning Light 122 Brake Transmission 186 Bulb Replacement dus 354 Bulbs Light iere ems ei aad 66 Camera 102 Capacities Fluid ied PRR DR 358 Caps Filler
14. 28 Advanced Front Air Bag Features 40 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 34 Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls 44 Event Data Recorder 51 E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Child Restraints 52 Fuel Cut 60 ll ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS 61 B SAFETY TIPS 62 Transporting 62 Exhaust 222223504450 tata 63 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicl dues roe ws xd 64 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The ius S er dere EXTR dori d 66 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The Key Fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter with an integrated key To use the mechanical key simply press the mechanical key release button The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key code numbers to order duplicate keys and the autho rized studio that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys 0213008267 Remote Keyless Entry RKE Transmitter Ignition Key Removal 1 Place the shift lever in PARK if equipped with an automatic transmission 2 Rotate the key to the OFF LOCK posit
15. The area where the SABIC is located should remain free from any obstructions Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the side air bags the performance could be adversely affected and or objects could be pushed into you causing serious injury SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint system Occupants including children who are up against or very close to SAB or SABIC air bags can be seriously injured or killed Occupants especially chil dren should not lean on or sleep against the door side windows or area where the SAB or SABIC air bags inflate even if they are in an infant or child restraint 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR Always sit upright as possible with your back against the seat back use the seat belts properly and use the appropriate sized child restraint infant restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child Knee Impact Bolsters The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and front passengers and position front occupants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front Air Bags Along with seat belts and pretensioners Advanced Front Air Bags work with the knee impact bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls Occupant Restraint Controller ORC The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system re
16. Uconnect SETTINGS The Uconnect system uses a combination of soft and hard keys located on the center of the instrument panel that allows you to access and change the customer programmable features Settings Display 0422008629 Uconnect 5 0 Soft Keys And Hard Keys 1 Uconnect Soft Keys 2 Uconnect Hard Keys 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Hard Keys Hard Keys are located below the Uconnect system in the center of the instrument panel In addition there is a Scroll Enter control knob located on the right side Turn the control knob to scroll through menus and change settings i e 30 60 90 press the center of the control knob one or more times to select or change a setting i e ON OFF Your Uconnect system may also have a Screen Off and Back hard keys located on the radio Press the Screen Off hard key to turn off the Uconnect screen Press the Screen Off hard key a second time to turn the screen on Press the Back hard key to exit out of a Menu or certain option on the Uconnect system Soft Keys Soft Keys are accessible on the Uconnect display Customer Programmable Features Uconnect 5 0 5 0N Settings Press the Settings hard key to display the menu setting screen In this mode the Uconnect system allows you to access programmable features that may be equipped such as Display Clock Safety Assistance Lights Doors amp Locks Audio and Phone Bluetoo
17. 249 Adding Washer Fluid 329 Additives 247 cts aoe EE coats 38 Airbag Deployment 48 Airbag Eight E Re 45 Airbag 49 Airbag Side ese ate Ree ER Ed A1 Airbag Window Side 42 Air Cleaner Engine Engine Air Cleaner Filter 321 Air Conditioner 326 Air Conditioning ee 174 Air Conditioning 6 174 Air Conditioning Filter 327 Air Conditioning 326 Air Conditioning 174 Air Pressure 226 Alarm Security 17 Alarm System Security Alarm 17 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antifreeze Engine 331 334 Anti Lock Brake System 5 203 Anti Lock Warning 130 Appearance Care Lead edd 340 Duarte alive 108 Assist Hill Start ga tans EET eae CS 211 Auto Down Power 24 Automatic Door Locks
18. 78 Outside Mirrors Folding Feature 71 Head Restraints 79 Power Mirrors If Equipped 71 Adjustable Armrests If Equipped 80 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 72 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 81 Power Folding Mirrors If Equipped 72 225222522202 ah ba RR 83 Ba SEATS cog criera a RS 73 Multifunction Lever 83 Manual Front Seat Adjustments 73 Headlights 59 4 024000 G0 eda 84 Air Seat 75 Dimmer Controls 84 Daytime Running Lights If Equipped 85 Lights On Reminder 85 Battery Saver iios sec doe RI 85 Fog Lights If Equipped 86 Turn oignals Peed etre 86 Parking Lights 1e baa xke Oe Rn 86 Lane Change Assist 86 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 86 Plash 10 Pass 522 9 rk y ee 87 Follow Me Home Headlight Delay 87 87 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS 89 Windshield Wipers eee nns 89 68 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ME Intermittent Wiper System
19. Driver Power Window Beige Yellow F32 10 Amp SBMT F48 20 Amp Passenger Power Win Red Yellow dow F34 7 5 Clearance Lights F49 5 Amp INT PAM CCS RRM Brown Beige ECM F36 15 30 ACM TPCU F50 75 Amp INT ORC Blue RRM DLC Brown 7 5 Amp INT BRAKE NO IPC F51 5 Amp INT REAR CAMERA Beige Beige AUX F38 15Amp Central Locking F53 5 Amp 30 IPC Blue Beige ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 353 Cavity Mini Fuse Description F90 75 Amp Left High Beam Brown F91 7 5 Amp Right High Beam Brown F92 7 5 Amp Left Fog Lamp Brown F93 75 Amp Right Fog Lamp Brown Right Central Pillar Fuses The right central pillar fuse panel is located on the Fuse Panel interior side at the base of the passenger side B pillar Cavity Mini Fuse Description F81 7 5 Amp Seat Heater Brown F83 20 Rear Left Windows Yellow Heater 354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Cavity Mini Fuse Description REPLACEMENT BULBS F84 20 Rear Right Windows Yellow Heater LLL F85 10 Amp Rear Heater Prep Bulb Number Red Overhead Lamp C5W Sun Visors C5W VEHIGEE STORAGE Courtesy Lamp FF500 If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 Glove Compartment C5W days you may want to take these steps to protect your Roar Courtesy Lam C5W battery y P Disconn
20. Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off when the fault condition no longer exists A system fault can occur with any of the following scenarios 1 Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors 2 Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals 3 Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings 4 Using tire chains on the vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with a spare wheel and tire assembly 1 The spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor Therefore the TPMS will not monitor the tire pressure in the compact spare tire 244 STARTING AND OPERATING 2 If you install the spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low pressure warning limit upon the next ignition key cycle a chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will still turn ON due to the low tire However after driving the vehicle for up to 20 min utes above 15 mph 24 km h the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid This occurs for each subsequent ignition key cycle a chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid Once you repair or replace the original road tire
21. 89 Wiper Blade Replacement 328 Wipers Intermittent 89 Wrench Service 119 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals Mobile two way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel The following must be observed during installation The positive power connection should be made directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible The negative power connection should be made to body sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shielded coaxial cable Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio SWR Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than normal may require special precautions All installations should be checked for possible interfer ence between the communications equipment and the vehicle s electronic sy
22. Engine Fails to Start 183 Steering Column Lock btw ER 91 POWE Ir 199 Wheel Lock r r c e 14 Steering Wheel Audio Controls 171 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls 171 oc DRE C rm 354 Storage Vehicle ees reg mero Res 354 Storing Your Vehicle 354 Sway Control 211 Synthetic Engine 321 Tachometer 2st cee ole ag eae es 121 Telescoping Steering 91 Tire and Loading Information Placard 220 TIREEIT a mee ESSEN ERES dus 278 Tire Markings ee RR s was 214 jc LED 66 Aging Life of Tires incessere ees 234 Air Pressure esa ae E RR RR Rn 225 ens Santas ine are ERIS PIE 237 Compact lt Serede eee b eg Eg s 231 General Information 225 High Speed ciae e obe 228 Inflation 226 Life of THf S ns 234 load Capacity ssa 220 Pressure Monitor System TPMS 239 Pressure Warning Light 127 Quality 377 Radial Sac nv ae eee a 228 Replacement 4c sare agin 235 Rotation uis he ee Ah oS we a Au ae Res 238 Safety
23. NOTE It is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle regularly and to maintain the proper pressure The TPMS consists of the following components Receiver Module Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi nate in the instrument cluster an audible chime will be activated and the Check tire pressure text message will STARTING AND OPERATING 243 display when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low Should this occur you should stop as soon as possible check the inflation pressure of each tire on your vehicle and inflate each tire to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pressure value The system will automatically update and the Tire Pressure Monitor ing Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressures have been received The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h to receive this information Check TPMS Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system fault is detected an audible chime will be activated and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Unavailable text message will display If the ignition key is cycled this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists The Tire
24. Supplement Manual SiriusXM Setup After pressing the SIRIUS Setup soft key the following settings will be available e Channel Skip SiriusXM can be programmed to designate a group of channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to exclude undesirable channels while scanning To make your selection touch the Channel Skip soft key select the channels you would like to skip followed by pressing the back arrow soft key e Subscription Information New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio with your radio Following the expiration of the free services it will be necessary to access the information on the Subscription Information screen to re subscribe Touch the Subscription Info soft key to access the Subscription Information screen Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver To reactivate your service either call the number listed on the screen or visit the provider online NOTE SiriusXM Travel Link is a separate subscription and is available for U S residents only es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 Restore Settings After pressing the Restore Settings soft key the following settings will be available Restore Settings When this feature is selected it will reset Display Clock Audio and Radio Settings to their default To restore the settings to their default setting touch the Yes or No soft key A check mar
25. This function switches OFF automatically after about 20 minutes or when the engine is turned OFF It is not switched on automatically the next time the engine is started If equipped press the Rear Defrost button to activate defrosting of door mirrors and heated nozzles NOTE Do not affix stickers to the inside of the heated rear window over the heating filaments to avoid damage that might cause them to stop working properly STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES 182 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 186 Automatic Transmission If Equipped 182 Six Speed Automatic Transmission Normal Starting 182 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Extreme Cold Weather Below 20 F Acceleration 44 acc dese e RR Rees Or 29 C gs 183 Trach If Engine Fails To Start 183 E DRIVING THROUGH WATER 197 After Starting i Fes reca 183 Flowing Rising Water 197 eles Shallow Standing 198 O Hs B POWER STEERING i424 52er sei 199 Key Ignition Park Interlock 186 Power Steering Fluid 200 180 STARTING AND OPERATING M
26. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS 275 W JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING 288 B IF YOUR ENGINE 5 275 Jack Location cente Bes Ath e s 288 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE Removing The Spare 289 SPECIFICATIONS 276 Prep ratiotis 3 cu ce ERE HOUSE Torque 276 Jacking Instructions B TIEEHT KIT IF EQUIPPED 278 Wheel TIREFIT Storage ates 278 JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES 300 nie Preparations For Jump Start 301 TIREFIT Usage Precautions 279 O Jump Starting Procedure 302 Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT 282 Battery Location 305 274 WHAT DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE 306 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 308 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE 307 Automatic Transmission 309 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the instrument panel below the climate controls A Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning flasher When the switch is activated all direc tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncom
27. efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of These occurrences are normal and indicate that the the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded system is functioning properly The ABS cannot prevent collisions including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydroplaning never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others Continued STARTING AND OPERATING 205 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes the Traction Control System TCS Brake Assist System BAS and Electronic Stability Control ESC Trailer Sway Control TSC and Hill Start Assist HSA These systems complement the Anti Lock Brake System ABS by optimizing the vehicle braking capability during emergency braking maneu vers Traction Control System TCS The Traction Control System TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels If wheel spin is detected brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel s and engine power is reduced to provide en hanced acceleration and stability A feature of the TCS functions similarly to a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other the system will apply the brake of the spinning
28. esses m em emn 173 RR E s EUR ep Baw 102 Rear ParkSense 96 Rearview 70 Recorder Event Data 51 Recreational Towing 270 Reformulated Gasoline 245 Refrigetant st cca bed oes ten ean whe Pea iea 327 Reminder Seat 37 Remote Sound System Radio Controls 171 Replacement Bulbs 354 Replacement Keys 16 Replacement 317 Replacement 235 Reporting Safety 375 Restraint Head ee ead eR rw 79 Restraints 52 Restraints 25 Rotation Tires 238 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 64 Safety Checks Outside 66 Safety Defects Reporting 390 INDEX MM Safety Exhaust Gas Red e 63 Safety Information 214 Safety ee bias Tuve ew qe cd 62 Schedule Maintenance 362 Seat Belt 345 Seat Belt 37 Seat 5 dios Pede Rae d Sy dore 25 Adjustable Upper Should
29. s xU RR PR d RS nee 214 SIZES cerat ea LAUR EARN s 215 SHOW ooi dederis Ra A ERR dS 229 SPINNING uaa x soeben Ce eade a e eb s 233 302 INDEX ME Tread Wear Indicators 233 Tire Safety Information 214 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 262 Torque Converter 196 TOWING Se ena ee Se Y edd bd es 254 Disabled Vehicle 308 Guide PER hx b media 259 Recreational slide REX a ER 270 Weight x cage eek rte AW bees 259 ek ee salen dee dota as 196 Traction Control is ve 205 Traction Control 5 205 Trailer Sway Control 5 211 Trailer LOWIDE ia ex ed Reps 254 Cooling System Tips 270 Hitches ses deb eee Ss Cee ERES 258 Minimum Requirements 263 ju E 269 Trailer and Tongue Weight 262 Witing ies Song e Ce Ce om acte 267 Trailer Towing 259 Trailer Weight se cc REPRE GR mes 259 Transaxle Automate 30 ceased EUR ed ePi diets 12 iu rdc WAS deos 338 Automati n Redde ea 184 Fluid pied oe cresi GG RR 338 Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless
30. 314 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 314 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS Yd 454045084 315 B REPLACEMENT 5 317 W DEALER SERVICE cado ao aces xe kee xn 317 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 317 Erigme Qil auda sioe ve ee by 318 Engine OIL Filter oae tae eot 321 Engine Air Cleaner 321 Exhaust System 322 Maintenance Free Battery 324 Air Conditioner Maintenance 326 Body Lubrication Windshield Wiper Blades Cooling System Cade ee Brake System Automatic Transmission 338 312 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Appearance Care And Protection From Daytime Running Lamp DRL Front Side COETOSIOD UR RR RE ca 340 Marker Lamp i siae br racer ea 356 Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders 345 Front Fog 356 MM FUSES 6 ees dee 346 Front Rear 357 Underhood 347 Rear Tail Stop Backup Turn Signal And Rear PUES 351 Right Central Pillar 353 ELUD CA
31. Auto Switch to ON see SETUP MENU section The radio will then follow two parameters ignition and previous state If the ignition is turned off with the radio on the radio will be turned off but will come on again when the ignition is turned on When it is turned on the radio will display a greeting message When it is turned off the radio will display the message GOOD BYE before it switches off Audio You can use the AUDIO button to access the available audio settings described in the sections below Equalizer Pressing the AUDIO button for more than two seconds activates the audio equalizer functions in the following sequence FLAT gt POP gt ROCK gt CLASSIC gt VO CAL gt JAZZ gt USER gt FLAT Press AUDIO repeat edly to change the equalization If this button is not pressed again within five seconds or if you press the ROTARY knob the display returns to the previously selected view and the settings will be saved Custom Audio Setting Functions Press the AUDIO button for less than two seconds to activate the Balance function Repeatedly pressing the AUDIO button activates the other custom audio setting functions in the following sequence Bass Treble Balance gt Fader Loud ness Bass If this button is not pressed again within five seconds or if you press the ROTARY knob the display returns to the previously selected view and the settings will be saved USER equalization must
32. Block Heater i264 ce Mm Ren 184 Break In Recommendations 61 Checking Oil Level cergas eas ect Rat 318 Compartment ced ds eme e e 313 Compartment Identification 313 Coolant Antifreeze 330 COGNE durada e ederet 330 Exhaust Gas Caution 63 Fails to usos ERU ehe DE ERR Rene 183 Flooded Starting RR E 183 Fuel Requirements sss rens 245 Jump Starting ecese 20 ees RE as 300 Oil ise pales Pp C SES P SUPE SPA 318 Oil Selecione ciem emer me CES 319 Oil SYNEN cer eder oes 321 Overheating 275 sra APPLET 182 Engine Oil Viscosity 320 Engine Oil Viscosity 320 Entry System 18 Ethanol iiie Ra E ad UE dee t 246 Event Data 51 Exhaust Gas 63 Exhaust System Exterior Lighting Eee Res 84 Exterior Lights er eels SHG Oe PES 66 Care 343 Filters Aur Cleaner s dest obey RS oed ences 321 Air Conditioning esce x tea Rr 327 Engine Oil e Tr 321 Engine Oil Disposal 321 Flashers Hazard Warning 2 5 Turi Signal ted Gade eds 66 Floo
33. CHAINS TRACTION DEVICES 237 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 249 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS 288 BM ADDING FUEL 249 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING Fuel Filler Cap Gas 249 YSTEM TPMS 239 SEN Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 251 Base System sce eer ER eere 242 ROM VEHICLE LOADING 252 JOD 244 Vehicle Certification Label 252 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 245 TRAILER TOWING SOL ENGNG toc dt ond eset ee bets ees 245 Common Towing Definitions 255 Reformulated Gasoline 245 Towing seeing ons 269 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 246 ll RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND E 85 Usage Fuel Vehicles 246 MOTORHOME ETC 270 MMT In Gasoline 247 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 270 Materials Added To Fuel 247 Recreational Towing Automatic Fuel System 248 TfansmulsslOn ice Saw 271 182 STARTING AND OPERATING M STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle adjust your seat adjust both inside and outside mirrors and fasten your seat belts WARNING e Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle
34. Right Switch e Press the right switch to the left to turn ON the left map light e Press the right switch to the right to turn ON the right map light UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 POWER OUTLETS IF EQUIPPED Passenger Compartment Power Outlet The cigar lighter and the power socket are located in the center console It only operates with the ignition key at Map Dome Lights 1 Auto Off 3 Left Map 2 Dome 4 Right Map 0347006619 Passenger Compartment Power Socket 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Load Compartment Power Outlet The Load Compartment Power Outlet is located on the left rear side of the rear cargo compartment The outlet can be is used for powering 12 Volt adaptive accessories and recharging communications devices NOTE Do not connect devices with power higher than 180 W to the socket Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable adaptors 60 40 29 2 e B B mc d 2 0422008630 Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 F114 Fuse 20 A Yellow Front Power Outlet 2 F09 Fuse 15 A Blue Rear Power Outlet ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet Do not touch with wet hands Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle e If
35. System Usage Precautions for limitations of this system and recommendations The ParkSense Rear Park Assist is automatically acti vated when the transmission is placed into REVERSE As the distance from an obstacle behind the vehicle de creases the audible alert becomes more frequent Interaction With Trailer Towing The Rear Park Assist system is automatically deactivated when a trailer is hitched to the vehicle The system will be automatically activated as soon as the trailer is removed ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sensors The four ParkSense Rear Park Assist sensors located in the rear fascia bumper monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors field of view The sensors can detect obstacles in the horizontal direction from approximately 12 in 30 cm up to 55 in 140 cm from the center of the rear fascia bumper and up to 24 in 60 cm from the corners of the rear fascia bumper depending on the location type and orientation of the obstacle tt tt Rear Park Assist Sensors Location If several obstacles are detected the ParkSense Rear Park Assist system indicates the nearest obstacle 0327008292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 The minimum height of a detectable obstacle corre sponds to the maximum height of an obstacle that would clear the underside of the car during the parking maneu ver ParkSense Rear Park Assist Alerts If an obstacle is behind the vehic
36. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal If a door is ajar the turn signal lights will flash at an increased rate and there will be no horn chirp this is to indicate that a door is still ajar Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to Sentry Key Customer Key Programming If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter contact your authorized dealer for details 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transmitter Battery Replacement NOTE Perchlorate Material special handling may ap ply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate The recommended replacement battery is CR2032 1 Press the mechanical key release button and release the mechanical key to access the battery case screw located on the side of the Key Fob 2 Rotate the screw located on the side of the Key Fob using a small screwdriver 021441822 Key Fob Screw Location 3 Take out the battery case Remove and replace the battery observing its polarity 4 Refit the battery case inside the Key Fob and turn the screw to lock it into place ee THINGS KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
37. button Single presses on the UP ZX or DOWN but tons will scroll through the setup menu options The menu includes the following functions Speed Beep Trip A Data e Trip Data e Set Time e Set Data e Auto Lock e Units Distance Fuel Economy Temperature e Language e Buzzer Volume Seat Belt Buzzer If Equipped 134 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL e Service e Passenger Air Bag If Equipped NOTE If equipped with Uconnect 5 0 some customer programmable features will display in the Uconnect 5 0 system Refer to Uconnect 5 0 for further information Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu Without Sub menu 1 Briefly press the MODE button to select the main menu option to set 2 Press the UP DOWN V button by single presses to select the new setting 3 Briefly press the MODE button to store the new setting and go back to the main menu option previ ously selected Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu With Submenu 1 Briefly press the MODE button to display the first submenu option 2 Press the UP DOWN V button by single presses to scroll through all the submenu options 3 Briefly press the MODE button to select the displayed submenu option and to open the relevant setup menu 4 Press the UP Aor DOWN V button by single presses to select the new setting for this submenu option 5 Briefly press the MODE button to store the new setting and go back to t
38. dome lights The dome lights will not automatically turn on when a door is opened e Press the left switch to the right to turn ON the dome lights Right Switch Press the right switch to the left to turn ON the left map light e Press the right switch to the right to turn ON the right map light 1 Auto Off 2 Dome Map Dome Lights 3 Left Map 4 Right Map n UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper washer lever is located on the right side of the steering column There are five different modes of operation for the front windshield wipers The windshield wiper lever can be raised or lowered to access modes NOTE The windshield wipers washers will only ate with the ignition in the ON RUN position 0315004099 Windshield Wiper Washer Lever Intermittent Wiper System Push the lever downward to the first detent and rotate the center ring to use one of the four intermittent wiper settings when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable delay between cycles desirable 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Low Speed Push the lever downward to the second detent The wipers will operate at low speed High Speed Push the lever downward to the third detent The wipers will operate at high speed
39. i i i i i i i HEATED i EI 9 t gt TEM ique B ub i i g i i 3 i JE 5 g i E 3 3 H i i O T 210 2 i i l 4 i E 8 i 3 eLecraome CONTROL OFF 010533317 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury It also contains CAUTIONS against proce dures that could result in damage to your vehicle If you do not read this entire Owners Manual you may miss important information Observe all Warnings and Cau tions VAN CONVERSIONS CAMPERS The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not apply to body modifications or special equipment installed by van conversion camper manufacturers body builders Refer to the Warranty Information book Section 2 1 C Such equipment includes video monitors VCRs heaters stoves refrigerators etc For warranty coverage and service on these items contact the applicable manufac turer Operating instructions for the special equipment in stalled by the conversion camper manufacturer should also be supplied with your vehicle If these instructions are missing please contact your authorized dealer for assistance in obtaining replacement documents from the applicable manufacturer For information on the Body Bu
40. in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Continued 332 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M CAUTION Continued Do not use water alone or alcohol based engine coolant antifreeze products Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator e This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze Use of propylene glycol based engine coolant an tifreeze is not recommended Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant OAT coolant conforming to MS 12106 that allows extended maintenance intervals This engine cool ant antifreeze can be used up to ten years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km before replacement To prevent reduc ing this extended maintenance period it is important that you use the same engine coolant OAT coolant conform ing to MS 12106 throughout the life of your vehicle Please review these recommendations for using Organic Additive Technology OAT engine coolant antifreeze that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan dard MS 12106 When adding engine coolant antifreeze e We recommend using MOPAR Antifreeze Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula OAT Organic Additive Technology that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 12106 Mix a minimum solution of 50 OAT engine coolant
41. that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan dard MS 12106 and distilled water Use higher concen trations not to exceed 7076 if temperatures below 34 37 C are anticipated MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 333 e Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion ized water when mixing the water engine coolant antifreeze solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated NOTE e Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant properly Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to severe internal engine damage If any coolant is needed to be added to the system please contact your local authorized dealer Mixing engine coolant antifreeze types is not recom mended and can result in cooling system damage If HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency have a authorized dealer drain flush and refill with OAT coolant conforming to MS 12106 as soon as possible Cooling System Pressure Cap The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine coolant antifreeze and to ensure that engine coolant antifreeze will return to the radiator from the coolant recovery tank The cap should be inspected and cleaned if t
42. the display will show NO MUSIC for two seconds and the radio remains in TUNER mode If playable files are found the radio will also check that the connected device is the same as the one used imme diately before the USB function If this is the case music playback will start from the point where it was inter rupted file and music runtime If not the file played will be the first valid file in the sequence shown in the following example 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME pi Track 1 1 c ir P Track 2 1 4 Track 3 1 Dir 4 44 Track 4 1 g Track 4 2 14 Track 1 Dir 5 Track 5 2 Track 5 3 o i pes jd track 5_4 Track 6 1 0423008626 ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 Play Sequence File Comments 1 Track 1 1 If there are WMA AAC extensions mp3 wma m4a mp4 3gp files in the root folder these will be played first 2 Track 2_1 Folders within the same level are sorted in ascending order by name up to 3 Track 3 1 folder number 100 after which the order follows that in which they were re 1 Track 4 1 Corded on the USB device 5 Track 4 2 6 Track 5_1 Files within folder sorted in ascending order by name up to file number 7 Track 5 2 100 thereafter the order follows that in which they were recorded on the USB 8 Track5 3 device 9 Track 5 4 1
43. 103M T S Temporary Spare Tire Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip ment tire should be repaired or replaced and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first opportunity 232 STARTING AND OPERATING Ss Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given time WARNING Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only With these spares do not drive more than 50 mph 80 km h Temporary use spares have limited tread life When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the temporary use spare tire needs to be replaced Be sure to follow the warnings which apply to your spare Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control Full Size Spare If Equipped The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle but it is not This spare tire may have limited tread life When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the temporary use full size spare tire needs to be replaced Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire replace or repair the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity Limited Use Spare If E
44. 2 3 4 Wait approximately 10 seconds 5 Restart the engine 6 Shift into the desired gear range If the problem is no longer detected the transmission will return to normal operation NOTE Even if the transmission can be reset we recom mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your earliest possible convenience Your authorized dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur If the transmission cannot be reset authorized dealer service is required 194 STARTING AND OPERATING M Electronic Range Select ERS Operation The Electronic Range Select ERS shift control allows the driver to limit the highest available gear For example if you shift the transmission into 3 third gear the trans mission will not shift above third gear except to prevent engine overspeed but will shift down into second and first gears normally You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at any vehicle speed When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position the transmission will operate automatically shifting between all available gears Moving the shift lever to the ERS position beside DRIVE will activate ERS mode display the current gear in the instrument cluster and maintain that gear as the top available gear Once in ERS mode moving the shift lever forward or rearward will change the top available gear To exit ERS mode simply return the shift lever to the DRIVE position WARNING D
45. 85 Daytime Running Lights If Equipped NOTE When the headlights are turned on the Daytime Running Lights will be deactivated To activate the Daytime Running Lights DRL rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the O Off position NOTE The low beams and side taillights will not be on with DRL The DRL function can be turned on or off using the display menus Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information The high beam lights will come on as Daytime Running Lights lower intensity whenever the ignition is ON the engine is running the headlight switch is off the parking brake is off the turn signal is off and the shift lever is in any position except PARK Lights On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are not turned OFF when the ignition is turned OFF a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver s door is opened Battery Saver To protect the life of your vehicle s battery when the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for 10 minutes the interior lights will automatically turn off If the headlights remain on while the ignition is cycled OFF the exterior lights will automatically turn off after eight minutes If the headlights are turned on and left on for eight minutes while the ignition is OFF the exterior lights will automatically turn off NOTE Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition
46. Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC to protect the driver and front passengers sitting next to a window The vehicle SABIC air bags are located above the side windows and 0226008379 their covers are labeled AIRBAG Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB to provide enhanced 1 Driver Advanced Front Air Bag 3 Knee Bolsters protection for an occupant during a side impact The 2 Passenger Advanced Front Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags are located in Air Bag the outboard side of the front seats 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE es NOTE e Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment e After any collision the vehicle should be taken to authorized dealer immediately Air Bag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Knee Impact Bolsters Driver Advanced Front Air Bag Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC Front and Side Impact Sensors e Seat Belt Buckle Switch Seat Belt Pretensioners Air Bag Warning Light Advanced Front Air Bag Features e Steering Wheel and Column The Advanced Front Air Bag system has single stage e Instrument Panel driver
47. Do not make a visual STARTING AND OPERATING 227 judgement when determining proper inflation Tires may look properly inflated even when they are under inflated Inspect tires for signs of tire wear or visible damage CAUTION After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al ways reinstall the valve stem cap This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the valve stem Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always cold tire inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km after a three hour period The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum infla tion pressure molded into the tire sidewall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the winter Example If garage temperature 68 F 20 C and the outside temperature 32 F 0 C then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi 21 kPa which equals 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 7 C for this outside temperature condition Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi 13
48. Driving To reduce potential for engine and transmission over Reduce speed heati ke the followi ions eating take the following actions Air Conditioning VENUES Turn off temporarily When stopped for short periods shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Automatic Transmission Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Front OK Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer ALL OK E STARTING AND OPERATING 271 Recreational Towing Automatic Transmission Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels are OFF the ground This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer If using a tow dolly follow this procedure 1 Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 2 Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly 3 Firmly apply the parking brake Place the transmis sion in PARK 4 Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly follow ing the dolly manufacturer s instructions 5 Release the parking brake CAUTION DO NOT flat tow this vehicle Damage to the drive train will result CAUTION Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require ments can cause severe transmission damage Dam age from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty
49. Entry 20 Tread Wear 233 Trip Odometer 119 Tum Signals RES SRE SE 118 Uniform Tire Quality 377 Unleaded Gasoline 245 Untwisting Procedure Seat 34 Upholstery Care sigues cepa doy 343 Vehicle Certification 252 Vehicle Identification Number 6 Vehicle Loading ssi 5 Rees 222 INDEX 393 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Stotageyy i ene SOC EORR E eae 354 Viscosity Engine 320 Wait to Start Light 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 120 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 118 Warnings 6 Warranty Information 374 Washer Adding Fluid co cece etre Red eae eee ees 329 Washing 1 340 Water Driving 197 Wind Buffeting esc e ex doe e Y Rege 25 WifidOWS us es aret mex RERO a OR d 23 d d Rd RR 23 Windshield Defroster 64 Windshield 5 5 89 Igi C 89 Windshield Wiper 328 Windshield
50. Fuel 466s eo XU Ry xa CE RAS 249 Power Steering ate did Ger 200 Radiator Coolant Pressure 333 Carbon Monoxide 63 Car Washes 54 2 ae Aes eee TAG eae s 340 Cellular 173 Certification 252 Chains Tir 2 29 e e ER ER RR 237 Chart Tire Sizitig sociae RR aem s 215 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 123 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety 62 Checks Safety 3a esed seh EET E Child Restrdint za Rex Cigar Lighter ccc e wey oh Peas Clean Air Gasoline 382 INDEX Cold Weather Operation 183 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 172 Compact Spate lite aiias nene 231 Console Overhead 104 Contract Service usd pP xao a 373 Coolant Pressure Cap Radiator Cap 333 Cooling System cs sca oe deese n PER 330 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 332 Coolant Capacity 358 Coolant 330 Disposal of Used Coolant 334 Drain Flush and Refill 330 Inspecti tt 2s oed 334 Points to Remember 335 Presstire eese EE pe news 333 Radiator Cap ssa Re eee ene ee 333 Selection of Coolant
51. Hose 6 from the valve stem Make sure the valve stem is free of debris Reconnect the Sealant Hose 6 to the valve stem Check that the Mode Select Knob 5 is in the Sealant Mode position and not Air Mode Press the Power Button 4 to turn On the TIREFIT kit 2 Connect the Power Plug 8 to a different 12 Volt power outlet in your vehicle or another vehicle if available Make sure the engine is running before turning ON the TIREFIT kit 3 The Sealant Bottle 1 may be empty due to previous use Call for assistance 284 WHAT DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE If the Mode Select Knob 5 is on Air Mode and the pump is operating air will dispense from the Air Pump Hose 7 only not the Sealant Hose 6 If the sealant white fluid does flow through the Sealant Hose 6 1 Continue to operate the pump until sealant is no longer flowing through hose typically takes 30 70 seconds As the sealant flows through the Sealant Hose 6 the Pressure Gauge 3 can read as high as 70 psi 5 Bar The Pressure Gauge 3 will decrease quickly from approximately 70 psi 5 Bar to the actual tire pressure when the Sealant Bottle 1 is empty The pump will start to inject air into the tire immedi ately after the Sealant Bottle 1 is empty Continue to operate the pump and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire pressure label on the driver side latch pillar recommended pressure Check the tire pressure b
52. It could come loose in a collision The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the child restraint manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint e When your child restraint is not in use secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or LATCH anchor ages or remove it from the vehicle Do not leave it loose in the vehicle In a sudden stop or accident it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury Children Too Large For Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback should use the seat belt in a rear seat Use this simple 5 step test to decide whether the child can use the vehicle s seat belt alone 1 Can the child sit all the way back against the back of the vehicle seat 2 Do the child s knees bend comfortably over the front of the vehicle seat while they are still sitting all the way back 3 Does the shoulder belt cross the child s shoulder between their neck and arm 4 Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible touching the child s thighs and not their stomach 5 Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip If the answer to any of these questions was no then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle If the child is using the lap shoulder belt check belt
53. Key Fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving failure to do so can lead to brake failure and a collision Always fully apply the parking brake when leav ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury Also be certain to leave a manual transmis sion in REVERSE or first gear Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury ee STARTING AND OPERATING 203 CAUTION If the Brake Warning Light remains on with the parking brake released a brake system malfunction is indicated Have the brake system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately BRAKE SYSTEM In the event power assist is lost for any reason for example repeated brake applications with the engine off the brakes will still function The effort required to brake the vehicle will be significantly more than that required with the power system operating If either of the two hydraulic systems loses normal capability the remaining system will still function with some loss of braking effectiveness This will be evident by increased pedal travel during application greater pedal force required to slow or stop and activation of the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Warning Light during brake use Four Wheel Anti Lock Brake System ABS The Four Wheel ABS is desig
54. New Vehicle Limited Warranty there is a problem with the power steering system 200 STARTING AND OPERATING Upon initial start up in cold weather the power steer apparent and or the system is not functioning as antici ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time pated Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho This is due to the cold thick fluid in the steering rized dealer system This noise should be considered normal and it CAUTION does not in any way damage the steering system Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering CAUTION system as the chemicals can damage your power Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end steering components Such damage is not covered by of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering the New Vehicle Limited Warranty fluid temperature and it should be avoided when possible Damage to the power steering pump may occur WARNING Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and Power Steering Fluid Check with the engine off to prevent injury from moving Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined Parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading Do service interval is not required The fluid should only be not overfill Use only manufacturer s recommended checked if a leak is suspected abnormal noises are POWer steering fluid E STARTING AND OPERATING 201 If necessary add fluid to restore to the proper indicated l
55. PANEL 115 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1027704 116 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL M 1 Air Outlet 10 Glove Compartment 19 Uconnect Phone Buttons 2 Multifunction Lever External 11 Cup Holder 20 Release Lever Column Lights 3 Instrument Cluster 12 USB Charger 12V 21 Horn 4 Multifunction Lever Front 13 Climate Controls 22 Mute Uconnect Voice Com Rear Wiper Trip Computer mand Buttons 5 Radio 14 Lower Switch Bank 23 Cruise Control Switches 6 Clip Board 15 Cup Holders 24 Fuse Box Lid 7 Upper Glove Compartment 16 Shift Lever 25 Electronic Vehicle information Center EVIC Controls 8 Passenger Air Bag 17 USB AUX 26 Hood Release 9 Storage Compartment 18 Ignition Switch UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 117 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER he N NM 30 D me eB 2 0403007957 118 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1 Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per hour and or kilometers per hour mph km h 2 Turn Signal Indicators NOTE e A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator remains on and does
56. Speed Control lever down once will result in a 2 km h decrease in set speed Each subse quent tap of the lever results in a decrease of 2 km h e If the lever is continually held down the set speed will continue to decrease until the lever is released then the new set speed will be established To Accelerate For Passing Press the accelerator as you would normally When the pedal is released the vehicle will return to the set speed Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the vehicle set speed NOTE The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed Control WARNING Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed Your ve hicle could go too fast for the conditions and you could lose control and have an accident Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slippery PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST IF EQUIPPED The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides an audible indication of the distance between the rear fascia bumper and a detected obstacle when backing up e g during a parking maneuver Refer to ParkSense
57. Weight Rating 11 500 lbs 5 216 kg Frontal Area 1 45 3 sq ft 4 2 sq m H2 51 7 sq ft 4 8 sq m Max GTW Gross Trailer Weight 5 100 Ibs 2 313 kg Max Tongue Weight 220 Ibs 100 kg Van 510 Ibs 231 kg Chassis Cab Cut Away 260 STARTING AND OPERATING Se Engine Trans mission 3 6L Auto matic Versions All GVW Gross Vehicle Weight 8 900 Ibs 4 036 kg WB Max GAWR Gross Axle wheel Weight Rat base ing L2 136 in Front 3 450 4 400 lbs mm 2 000 kg Rear 5 000 lbs 2 270 kg L4 159 in Front 4 035 4 500 lbs mm 2 040 kg Rear 5 300 lbs 2 400 kg GCWR Gross Com bined Weight Rating 11 500 lbs 5 216 kg Frontal Area H1 45 3 sq ft 4 2 sq m H2 51 7 sq ft 4 8 sq m Max GTW Gross Trailer Weight 5 100 Ibs 2 313 kg Max Tongue Weight 220 Ibs 100 kg Van 510 lbs 231 kg Chassis Cab Cut Away STARTING AND OPERATING 261 Rear 5 300 lbs 2 400 kg GCWR Max Enga GVW WB Max GAWR Gross GTW Max Gross Gross Axle Com Frontal Trans Versions wheel Gross Tongue e Vehicle Weight Rat bined Area mission base 5 Trailer Weight Weight ing Weight 2 Weight Rating 3 6L All 9 350 Ibs L4 159 in Front 11 500 lbs H1453 5 100 lbs 220 Ibs Auto 4 241 4 035 4 350 lbs 5 sq f
58. a safe location and turn on the vehicle s Hazard Warning flashers 2 Uncoil the Sealant Hose 6 and then remove the cap 2 Verify that the valve stem on the wheel with the from the fitting at the end of the hose deflated tire is in a position that is near to the ground This will allow the TIREFIT Hoses 6 and 7 toreach 3 Place the TIREFIT kit flat on the ground next to the the valve stem and keep the TIREFIT kit flat on the deflated tire ground This will provide the best positioning of the WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 283 4 Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose 6 onto the valve stem 5 Uncoil the Power Plug 8 and insert the plug into the vehicle s 12 Volt power outlet NOTE Do not remove foreign objects e g screws or nails from the tire C Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire e Always start the engine before turning ON the TIRE FIT kit NOTE Manual transmission vehicles must have the parking brake engaged and the shift lever in NEUTRAL e After pressing the Power Button 4 the sealant white fluid will flow from the Sealant Bottle 1 through the Sealant Hose 6 and into the tire NOTE Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the tire If the sealant white fluid does not flow within 0 10 seconds through the Sealant Hose 6 1 Press the Power Button 4 to turn Off the TIREFIT kit Disconnect the Sealant
59. before continuing 2 Disconnect the TIREFIT kit from the valve stem reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12 Volt outlet 3 Place the TIREFIT kit in its proper storage area in the vehicle 4 Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or tire service center E WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 287 5 Replace the Sealant Bottle 1 and Sealant Hose 6 4 Clean any remaining sealant from the TIREFIT hous assembly at your authorized dealer as soon as pos sible Refer to F Sealant Bottle and Hose Replace ment NOTE When having the tire serviced advise the autho rized dealer or service center that the tire has been sealed using the TIREFIT service kit F Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement 1 2 Uncoil the Sealant Hose 6 clear in color Locate the round Sealant Bottle release button in the recessed area under the sealant bottle Press the Sealant Bottle release button The Sealant Bottle 1 will pop up Remove the bottle and dispose of it accordingly 5 ing Position the new Sealant Bottle 1 in the housing so that the Sealant Hose 6 aligns with the hose slot in the front of the housing Press the bottle into the housing An audible click will be heard indicating the bottle is locked into place Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose 6 and return the hose to its storage are
60. could result Jump Starting Procedure WARNING Failure to follow this jump starting procedure could 1 Set the parking brake shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to the OFF position result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion 2 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electri cal accessories en WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 303 CAUTION Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle Connecting The Jumper Cables 1 Connect the positive 4 end of the jumper cable to the remote positive post of the discharged vehicle NOTE The remote positive post is located in the engine compartment on the driver s side under the cover of the Front Power Distribution Center 2 Connect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable to the positive 4 post of the booster battery 3 Connect the negative end of the jumper cable to the negative post of the booster battery 4 Connect the opposite end of the negative jumper cable to the remote negative post of the discharged vehicle NOTE The remote negative post is located in the front of the engine compartment on the driver s side WARNING Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative post of the discharged battery The resulting electri cal spark could cause the battery to expl
61. door trim panel Use this switch to lock or cause serious injury or death unlock the load compartment doors e For personal security and safety in the event of a collision lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle e Before exiting a vehicle always apply the parking brake shift the transmission into PARK and re move the Key Fob from the ignition When leaving the vehicle always lock your vehicle Continued 0218003978 Load Compartment Power Door Lock Switch ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 WARNING Continued Automatic Door Locks If Equipped e Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to When enabled the door locks will lock automatically be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a when the vehicle s speed exceeds 12 mph 20 km h The number of reasons A child or others could be auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your seriously or fatally injured Children should be authorized dealer per written request of the customer warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal Please see your authorized dealer for service or the shift lever Auto Unlock Doors If Equipped Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children A child could operate power windows other controls or move t
62. during the winter Snow tires can be identified by a mountain snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall 230 STARTING AND OPERATING Se If you need snow tires select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires Use snow tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph 120 km h For speeds above 75 mph 120 km h refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds loading and cold tire inflation pressures While studded tires improve performance on ice skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non studded tires Some states pro hibit studded tires therefore local laws should be checked before using these tire types Run Flat Tires If Equipped Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles 80 km at 50 mph 80 km h after a rapid loss of inflation pressure This rapid loss of inflation is referred to as the Run Flat mode A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire inflation pressure is of or below 14 psi 96 kPa Once a Run Flat tire reaches the run flat mode it has limited driving capabilities and needs to be replaced immedi ately A Run Flat tire is not repairable It is not recommended driving a vehicle
63. enough to remove the tire 3 Place the wrench on the jack screw and turn to the right until the jack head is properly engaged in the described location Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged 5 Remove the wheel lug bolts For vehicles with wheel covers remove the cover from the wheel by hand Do not pry the wheel cover off Then pull the wheel off the hub 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right using the wrench Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is ob tained to install the spare tire Minimum tire lift CAUTION provides maximum stability 6 Install the compact spare tire Lightly tighten the wheel lug bolts Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward The vehicle could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 299 NOTE Do not install the wheel cover on the compact spare 7 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left 8 Refer to Torque Specifications in this section for proper wheel lug bolt torque 9 Lower the jack to its fully closed position WARNING A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve 060633619 Mounting Spare Tire WARNING To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle 10 S
64. exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as required 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE es Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays and loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged i e bent retractor torn webbing etc If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition replace the belt Air Bag Warning Light The light should come on and remain on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the light is not lit during starting see your authorized ry dealer If the light stays on flickers or comes on while driving have the system checked by an authorized dealer Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper able Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your vehicle Use only floor mats that leave th
65. fit peri odically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched A ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 child s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck move the child closer to the center of the vehicle Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back Installing Child Restraints In Commercial Vehicles This commercial vehicle is not designed for use as a family vehicle and is not intended for carrying children in the front passenger seat s Never install rearward facing child restraints in this vehicle Although the seat belt can be locked to secure a child restraint there are no tether anchorages to complete the proper installation of a forward facing child restraint If you must carry a child in a forward facing child restraint the passenger seat should be moved to the full rearward position and the child must be in a proper restraint system based on its age size and weight Follow the instructions below to secure the child restraint using the seat belt WARNING Rearward facing infant restraints must never be se cured in the passenger seat of a vehicle with a passenger Air Bag In a collision a passenger Air Bag may deploy causing severe injury or death to infants riding in rearward facing infant restraints Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt The seat belts in the passenger seating posi
66. for a short period of time release and the window will go down automatically ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 To open the window part way press the window switch and release it when you want the window to stop The power window switches remain active for up to three minutes depending on the accessory delay setting after the ignition switch has been turned OFF Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down in certain open or partially open posi tions This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs open the front windows together to minimize the buffeting OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems Three point lap and shoulder belts for the driver and all seating positions Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event e Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passen ger Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC e Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB e An energy absorbing steering column and steering wheel Knee bolsters blockers for front seat occupants 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING Y
67. have a collision When hauling cargo or towing a trailer do not overload your vehicle or trailer Overloading can cause a loss of control poor performance or dam age to brakes axle engine transmission steering suspension chassis structure or tires Continued WARNING Continued e Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer Always connect the chains to the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners e Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade When parking apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle Put the tow vehicle transmission in PARK For four wheel drive vehicles make sure the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL Always block or chock the trailer wheels e GCWR must not be exceeded Continued STARTING AND OPERATING 265 WARNING Continued Total weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the following four ratings are not exceeded 1 GVWR 2 GTW 3 GAWR 4 Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti lized Towing Requirements Tires Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle Refer to Tires General Information in Starting And Oper ating for proper tire inflation procedures Check th
68. is ON 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lights If Equipped The fog light switch is located on the center stack of the instrument panel just below the climate controls Press the switch once to turn the fog lights on Press the switch a second time to turn the fog lights off Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights NOTE If either light remains on and does not flash or there is a very fast flash rate check for a defective outside light bulb If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective Parking Lights These lights can only be turned on with ignition key in the STOP position or removed by moving the end of the multifunction lever to O off position and then to the headlight position The warning light telltale in the instrument panel comes on The lights stay on until the next ignition cycle is performed Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once without moving beyond the detent and the turn signal right or left will flash five times then automatically turn off High Beam Low Beam Select Switch Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the headlights to high beam Pull the lever a second time to switch the headlights back to low beam ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEA
69. of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp weather will cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle Select the outside air position for maximum defogging Recirculated air is not allowed in Defrost modes If the Recirculation button is pressed while in Defrost mode the LED indicator will flash several times then go out Recirculation will be disabled automatically when Defrost mode is selected If the following conditions are verified Mode Floor Vent or Bi level selected Temperature in Max Cold A C led ON e Hot Ambient Temperature Blower at Maximum speed Incase of hot ambient temperature the recirculation is closed opened for a minute each 15 minutes so the air can be changed to improve the vehicle cooling Air Conditioning Control Press this button to engage the Air Con ditioning A light will illuminate when the Air Conditioning system is engaged Rotating the dial left into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while rotating right into the red area indicates warmer temperatures 178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL e ECONOMY MODE If economy mode is desired press the A C button to turn OFF the indicator light and the A C compressor Then select Panel Bi Level or Floor mode and move the temperature control to the desired temperature Rear Window Defrosting Press the Rear Defrost button to activate heated rear window defrosting
70. on the scale between the and soft keys Then touch the arrow back Done soft key NOTE Bass Mid Treble allow you to simply slide your finger up or down to change the setting as well as touch directly on the desired setting Speed Adjusted Volume This feature increases or decreases volume relative to vehicle speed To change the Speed Adjusted Volume touch the Off 1 2 or 3 soft key Then touch the arrow back Done soft key Loudness If Equipped The Radio automatically turns on when vehicle is in run or will recall whether it was on or off at last ignition off To make your selection touch the Loudness soft key select On or Off followed by pressing the arrow back Done soft key e Auto On Radio Touch the Auto On Radio soft key to set how the radio behaves when the Ignition is switched to On The options are Radio On Radio Off or Reset to the last turned to stop condition Press the arrow back Done Done soft key when done Radio Off Delay Touch the Radio Off Delay to keep the radio On for a preset amount of time after the Ignition is switched Off Press the arrow back Done Done soft key when done 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone Bluetooth After pressing the Phone Bluetooth soft key the fol lowing settings will be available e Paired Devices This feature shows which phones are paired to the Phone Bluetooth system For further information refer to your Uconnect
71. or may You will want to have the air bags ready to 9 not function properly if modifications are made ry inflate for your protection in a collision The Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any i a circuits and interconnecting wiring associated air bag system service If your seat including your TE 4 with air bag system electrical components While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free if any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way including removal or loosening tightening of seat attachment bolts take the vehicle to your authorized dealer Only manufacturer approved seat accessories may be used If it is necessary to The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during modify the air bag system for persons with dis the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is abilities contact your authorized dealer first turned to the ON RUN position The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to eight second interval The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 NOTE If the speedometer tachometer or any engine related gauges are not working the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC may also be disabled The air bags may not be
72. outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle If the TIN is not found on the outboard side then you will find it on the inboard side of the tire The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire however the date code may only be on one side Tires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including the date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire 218 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT Department of Transportation This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week 01 Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured two digits 01 means the year 2001 Prior to July 2000 tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured Example 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991 STARTING AND OPERATING 219 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B Pillar The vehicle B Pillar is the structural member of the body located behi
73. performance of your transmission We recommend MOPAR ATF 4 Fluid Brake Master Cylinder Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 4 Use Pentosin CHF 115 power steering fluid meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS 11655 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS B MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 362 Maintenance Chart M A 1 N T E N A N I 5 H E U L E S 8 M A E N 5 U L E 5 8 362 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance Based on engine operation conditions the oil change indicator message will illuminate in the instrument clus ter This means that service is required for your vehicle Operating conditions such as frequent short trips trailer tow and extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures will influence when the Oil Change Required message is displayed Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as 3 500 miles 5 600 km since last reset Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 500 miles 805 km Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change If a s
74. provided with a four digit Personal Identification Number PIN This PIN is required for authorized studio replacement of keys Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized studio This procedure consists of program ming a blank key to the vehicle electronics A blank key is one which has never been programmed NOTE When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause unde sired operation en THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors and ignition for unauthorized operation When the Ve hicle Security Alarm is activated interior switches for door locks are disabled The system provides both au dible and visible signals for the first three minutes the horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash For an additional 15 minutes only the turn signal lights will flash Rearming Of The System The Vehic
75. retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions However in a collision the belt will lock and reduce the risk of you striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out en THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 WARNING e It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat using a seat belt properly Continued WARNING Continued Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body These are the strongest parts of your body and take the forces of a collision the best Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer internal injuries or you could even slide out of part of the belt Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe too Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People belted together can crash into one another in a collision hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person no matter w
76. s to fasten their seat belts The feature is active whenever the ignition is on If the driver or front seat passenger s is unbelted the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until the front seat belts are fastened When the driver is unbelted during the first six seconds from key on in addition to the visual signal an acoustic warning of maximum six seconds starts maximum six seconds of continuous chime It stops after the end of the six second period or when the driver seatbelts becomes fastened The BeltAlert warning sequence begins after the vehicle speed is over than 6 mph 10 km h for more than five seconds or 12 mph 20 km h by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime Once the sequence starts it will continue for the entire duration maximum 90 seconds or until the respective seatbelts are fastened After the sequence completes the Seat Belt Reminder Light remains illuminated until the respective seat belts are fastened The driver should instruct all other occupants to fasten their seat belts If a front seat belt is unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 6 mph 10 km h for more than five seconds or 12 mph 20 km h BeltAlert will provide both audio and visual notification 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE es The front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when both the front passenger seats are unoccupied BeltAlert may be triggered whe
77. support Air Seat If Equipped The seat is equipped with a mechanical spring system and hydraulic shock absorber to ensure maximum com fort and safety The system of springs also effectively absorbs impact from uneven road surfaces 76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR Damper Weight Adjustment Swivel Seat If Equipped Use the weight adjustment knob to set the required The seat may be turned through 180 toward the seat on setting based on body weight with settings between opposite side and approximately 35 toward the door 88 Ibs 40 kg and 286 165 130 It may be locked in the driving position or at 180 Use 0309008358 Weight Adjustment Knob lt Swivel Seat Lever UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 Flap On Bench If Equipped The fold down flap is equipped with two cup holders If your vehicle is equipped with a bench seat the seat is ane eRe seas weet equipped with fold down that can be used as a document support surface To use the fold down flap grasp the pull and lower me 0309008357 Fold Down Flap 0309008356 Fold Down Flap Pull Tab 78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Seats If Equipped Press the switch once to turn on the heated seats Press On some models the front driver and passenger seats the switch a second time to shut the heating elements off may be equipped with h
78. the MIL on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also affect fuel economy and driveability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Immediate service is required Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose improperly installed or damaged a Check fuel cap message will be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Un derstanding Your Instrument Panel for further informa tion Tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound is heard This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tight ened Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off If the problem persists the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started This might indicate a damaged cap If the problem is detected twice in a row the system will turn on the MIL Resolving the problem will turn the MIL light off MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 315 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your vehicle s emissions control system Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration ES nance I M this check verifies the Malfunction I
79. the first track in the first folder and turn the ROTARY knob counterclockwise the radio will advance to the last track in the last folder on the USB device Forward Reverse Folder When you press the memory 1 button the radio will advance to the first track in the next folder containing audio files if you press button 2 the radio will return to the first track in the previous folder containing audio files When this operation is complete the display shows the name of the selected folder If you press any of these buttons again quickly the name shown is updated as you select folders on the USB device While the track is being selected that is when you press buttons 1 or 2 quickly the information contained in ID3 tag is not processed If you do not press and hold 1 or 2 the track is selected the ID3 tag is processed and the music will start playing In this case the display will continue showing the name of the selected folder for two seconds and then return to the default display defined by the DISP function Whenever the radio skips from one folder to another the display will show the name of the folder to which you are going for a few milliseconds the rotary movements are ignored during this period and a maximum of three seconds When you reach the last folder and press Button 1 again the radio will advance to the next folder on the ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 USB device When you reach the first folder a
80. the radio will display NO NAME Audio File Decoder Features Decoding MP3 files MPEG 1 2 and 2 5 Layer 1 2 and 3 e Sampling rate 8k 16k 32k 11 025k 22 05k 44 1k 12k 24k and 48 kHz 160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL e e Decoding WMA files e e e Bit rate 8 to 320 kbps supports variable bit rate VBR Supports the following sample rates 8k 16k 32k ID3TAG V1 0 V1 1 V2 2 V2 3 and V2 4 11 025k 22 05k 44 1k 12k 24k and 48 kHz Supports 8 to 320 kbps bit rate and VBR Variable Bit Rate e Supports TAG AAC iTunes meta data Extension mp3 f ia Audi Supports Windows Media Audio 9 Standard eee D t DRM Gee nok Support DEM Technical Information Supports the following sample rates 8k 16k 32k Audio F 11 025 22 05k 44 1k 12k 24k and 48 kHz udio Features Supports 5 to 384 kbps bit rate and VBR Variable Bit Power output 4 x20 W 14 4V 1 kHz 10 distortion Rate Except free format Ext nsion wma e Channel separation gt 60dB Decoding AAC files Electrical Specifications e e Supports MPEG4 AAC LC encoded by iTunes Nominal operating voltage 13 5 V Does not support DRM Operating voltage 10 5 V to 16 V E UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 Maximum operating voltage 18 V per hour Quiescent current 12 6 V 2 2 mA radio off ignition off e Maximum current in operation 10A
81. the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km after a three hour period The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall Refer to Tires General Information in Starting and Operating for information on how to properly inflate the vehicle s tires The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased sure 240 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning limit for any reason including low temperature effects or natural pressure loss through the tire The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as long as the condition exists and will not turn off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended cold tire pressure on the placard Once the low tire pressure warning lire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light illuminates you must increase the tire pressure to the recommended cold tire pressure in order for the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to turn off The system will automatically update and the Tire Pressure Monitor ing Telltale Light will turn off once the system receives the updated tire pressures The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS t
82. their forward facing child restraint but are too small to properly fit the vehicle s seat belt Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the vehicle seat belt seated in the rear seat of the vehicle Children Too Large for Child Re straints Children 12 years old or younger who have out grown the height or weight limit of their booster seat Vehicle Seat Belt seated in the rear seat of the vehicle Infants And Child Restraints Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat Two types of child restraints can be used rearward facing infant carriers and convertible child seats The infant carrier is only used rearward facing in the vehicle It is recommended for children from birth until they reach the weight or height limit of the infant carrier Convertible child seats can be used either rearward facing or forward facing in the vehicle Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward facing direction than infant carriers do so they can be used rearward facing by children who have outgrown their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years en THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 old Children should remain rearward facing until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat WARNIN
83. this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure CAUTION e Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle s battery even when not in use ie cellular phones etc Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent the engine from starting e Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the bat tery even more quickly Only use these intermit tently and with greater caution e After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle s battery 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER IF CUPHOLDERS EQUIPPED The cupholders for the drivers and passenger area are A removable ash receiver and cigar lighter are available located near the floor just under the center stack storage compartment There are cupholders located in each door panel as well as one single cupholder located to the right of the manual climate controls Optional Ash Receiver And Cigar Lighter Cupholders UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 STORAGE Glove Compartments The glove compartments are located on the right side of the instrum
84. to 40 kPa during operation DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low 228 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and within posted speed limits Where speed limits or condi tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very important Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle loading may be required for high speed vehicle opera tion Refer to your authorized tire dealer or original equipment vehicle dealer for recommended safe operat ing speeds loading and cold tire inflation pressures WARNING High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi mum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious collision Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The instability could cause a collision Al ways use radial ply tires in sets of four Never combine them with other types of tires Tire Repair If your tire becomes damaged it may be repaired if it meets the following criteria e The tire has not been driven on when flat e The damage is only on the tread section of your tire sidewal
85. vehicle Also additional factory installed options or dealer installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle Towing Requirements To promote proper break in of your new vehicle drive train components the following guidelines are recom mended CAUTION Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 805 km the new vehicle is driven The engine axle or other parts could be damaged Continued CAUTION Continued Then during the first 500 miles 805 km that a trailer is towed do not drive over 50 mph 80 km h and do not make starts at full throttle This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Perform the maintenance listed in the Maintenance Schedule Refer to Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals When towing a trailer never exceed the GAWR or GCWR ratings 264 STARTING AND OPERATING Ses WARNING Improper towing can lead to a collision Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel When trailering cargo that is not fully secured dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control You could lose control of your vehicle and
86. vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose improperly installed or damaged a Check fuel cap message will be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center in Understand ing Your Instrument Panel for further information Tighten the fuel filler cap until a clicking sound is heard This is an indication that the fuel filler cap is properly tightened Refer to Onboard Diagnostic Sys tem in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further informa tion If the problem continues the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started See your authorized dealer as soon as possible 252 STARTING AND OPERATING VEHICLE LOADING As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin istration regulations your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver s side door or B Pillar If seats are removed for carrying cargo do not exceed the specified GVWR and GAWR Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the drivers side B Pillar or the rear of the driver s door The label contains the following information Name of manufacturer Month and year of manufacture Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR front Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR rear e Vehicle Identification Number VIN Type of Vehicle e Month Day and Hour of Manufa
87. wheel This will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning This feature remains active even if the ESC is in the Partial Off mode The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will start to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to spin This indicates that the TCS is active If the indicator light flashes during acceleration ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and do not switch off the ESC or TCS WARNING e The TCS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded Continued 206 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING Continued The TCS cannot prevent collisions including those resulting from excessive speed in turns or hydro planing e The capabilities of TCS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others Brake Assist System BAS The Brake Assist System BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle s braking capability during emergency brak ing maneuvers The system detects an emergency brak ing situation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes This can help reduce braking distances The
88. your autho rized dealer 5 Reinstall the plastic cap 356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Se Front Turn Signal Parking Lamps Front Fog Lamps 1 Rotate the bulb counter clockwise and remove 1 Turn front wheels inboard to access cover in wheel liner 2 Install the bulb into socket and rotate bulb socket clockwise into lamp locking it in place 2 Open the cover on the front of the wheel liner Daytime Running Lamp DRL Front Side Marker 3 Remove connection and replace the bulb Lamp 4 Connect the wire and rotate bulb socket clockwise 1 Remove the plastic cap from the back of the headlamp into lamp locking it in place 5 Reinstall the plastic cap and close the cover the 2 Remove the DRL side marker bulb by pulling straight wheel liner out 3 Replace lamp as required and lock in place 4 Reinstall the plastic cap MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 357 Front Rear Roof Lamps 1 Remove two screw and remove the lamp assembly Remove the socket bulb by turning counterclockwise 2 3 4 Remove bulb and replace as needed Reinstall the bulb socket and rotate clockwise to lock in place Reinstall lamp Rear Tail Stop Backup Turn Signal And Rear Side Marker Lamps 1 Open rear doors Remove the two screws and remove the tail lamp 3 Remove the tail stop turn signal backup and rear side marker bulb socket by rotating counter clockwise Remove the bulb and replace a
89. 0 Track 6 1 Forward Reverse track skip back to the beginning of the track If this button is pressed again the radio will skip back to the previous When you press for less than two seconds the radio ISHP audio file on the device will advance to the next audio file on the device When you press for less than two seconds the radio will 156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When these buttons are pressed the display will show a message where yyy is the track number If any of these buttons is briefly pressed again the number in the display will continue changing according to the selected track While the track is being selected that is when 44 are pressed briefly the information con tained in the ID3 tag will not be processed the ID3 tag can store information such as the title artist album track number etc If neither or 44 are pressed down and held the track will be selected and the ID3 tag will be processed and begin playing In this case the display will show TRKyyy for two seconds and then return to the DISP function view Whenever the radio switches from one folder to another the display will show the name of the folder you are moving to for at least 500 ms seek button movements are ignored during this time and no longer than three seconds When you reach the final song in the last folder and press again the radio will advance to the first song in the first fold
90. 09 Glove Compartments 109 Front Door Storage If Equipped 110 Center Storage If Equipped 110 Dashboard Clipboard 111 CARGO AREA FEATURES 111 Cargo AT d ecc g ed Robe oe e eR 111 70 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 The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward the windshield Manual Rearview Mirror Outside Mirrors 030407085 To receive maximum benefit adjust the outside mirror s to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 71 WARNING Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on side convex mirrors could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in a side convex mirror Outside Mirrors Folding Feature All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or
91. 44 for more than two seconds displays the selected radio station frequency Each time a button is pressed the radio station frequency is increased or decreased according to the default search pattern for the UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 149 selected band 100 kHz for FM and 10k Hz for AM When the search button is pressed and held the radio station frequency will continue to be increased or de creased If the buttons are not pressed for five seconds the display will show the message AUTO and manual search mode will be canceled When the search is com plete the display will show the tuned band and station in the format F1 106 9 or if the station found was previ ously stored in memory the display will show the channel where it is stored and the tuned station Mute Pause Pressing this button mutes the sound The display will switch between MUTE and the previous display 3 seconds Pressing the button again restores the audio without changing the original volume setting The display will show MUTE OFF for three seconds and then return to the previous display mode When the or 44 Audio 1 2 3 4 5 6 BAND AS buttons and SRC are pressed in Mute Paused mode these will be implemented and the audio will be restored without changing the original volume Turn the ROTARY knob to restore the audio and change the volume to the level selected The display will show the settings described in
92. 510 or go to http www tc gc ca roadsafety 376 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below Visa Mas tercard American Express and Discover orders are ac cepted If you prefer mailing your payment please call for an order form NOTE A street address is required when ordering manuals no P O Boxes Service Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor mation that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing troubleshooting problem solving maintain ing servicing and repairing Chrysler Group LLC ve hicles A complete working knowledge of the vehicle system and or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations diagrams and charts IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams charts and detailed illustrations These practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled vehicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troubleshoot ing and drivability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These Owner s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac quaint you with specific Ch
93. 86 INDEX Hood Release 2 cue aoe ES dada wanes A 81 Ignition asd be aad ext 12 Key a n I pes 12 Ignition Key 12 Illuminated 95556 es S eR be edes 18 Immobilizer Sentry 15 Infant Restraint meer ee 52 Inside Rearview 70 Instrument Cluster 117 Instrument Panel and Controls 115 Instrument Panel 343 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 345 Interior Appearance 343 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 89 Introduction isse ee eee beet ee 4 Jump Starting ces seat ewe ee ee ia 300 Keyl Reminder cse ee Ree 14 Key Replacement ts 49040 scc e orte 16 KEYS i da are eura Gok ide 12 Key Sentry Immobilizer 15 Lane Change Assist sc 86 Lap Shoulder 28 epo eR EEE 66 Lead Free Gasoline See ern 245 Leaks Fluids uide dren EC d ams d 66 Life of Tires noob e PR eR 4 0 234 Light Bulbs scc ssa RE 66 Lights oeras xh rA are Ae Ra dys 66 sa e eee xA 45 suoni i PPP 130 Brake Assist 209 Brake Warning
94. A mild soap solution may be used but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners If soap is used wipe clean with a clean damp rag 2 Dry with a soft cloth Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners This will weaken the fabric Sun damage can also weaken the fabric If the belts need cleaning use MOPAR Total Clean a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them Dry with a soft cloth Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders Removal Pull the flexible liner from the cupholder drawer starting at one edge to ease removal 346 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning The liner is top shelf dishwasher safe or you may follow the cleaning procedure below Soak the liner in a mixture of medium hot tap water and one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap Let soak for approximately 30 minutes After 30 minutes pull the liner from the water and dip it back into the water about six times This will loosen any remaining debris Rinse the liner thoroughly under warm running water Shake the excess water from the liner and dry the outer surfaces with a clean soft cloth 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
95. AB exits through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door The SAB fully inflate in about 10 milliseconds The side air bag moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure you if you are not seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the side air bag inflates This especially applies to children Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC Inflator Units During collisions where the impact is confined to a particular area of the side of the vehicle the ORC may deploy the SABIC air bags depending on the severity and type of collision In these events the ORC will deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle A quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain air bag The inflating side curtain air bag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window The air bag inflates in about 30 milliseconds about one quarter of the time that it takes to blink your eyes with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag inflates This especially applies to children The side curtain air bag is only about 3 5 in 9 cm thick when it is inflated Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed Front And Side Impact Sen
96. ARTS MOPAR fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from an authorized dealer They are recom mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle operating at its best REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washingion D C If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying the manufacturer If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your authorized dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or write to Administra tor NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other infor mation about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should contact the Customer Service Department imme diately Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans port Canada Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1 800 333 0
97. BAS complements the ABS Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS assistance To receive the benefit of the system you must apply continuous braking pressure during the stopping sequence Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired Once the brake pedal is released the BAS is deactivated WARNING e The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys ics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions The BAS cannot prevent collisions including those resulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning e The capabilities of a BAS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others ee STARTING AND OPERATING 207 Electronic Stability Control ESC The Electronic Stability Control ESC enhances direc tional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions ESC corrects for over under steering of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the over under steer condition Engine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle When the actual path does not match the intended path ESC
98. ENTRY The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or manually from the driver door cylinder to unlock the doors or open any door The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned to ON RUN from the OFF position NOTE e The front courtesy overhead console and door cour tesy lights will not turn off if the dimmer control is in the Dome ON position The illuminated entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the Dome OFF position REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors from distances up to approximately 66 ft 20 m using a hand held Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NOTE The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects 0213008266 Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Unlock The Doors Press and release the UNLOCK button on RKE transmit ter once to unlock only the front doors Press and release the CARGO UNLOCK button on RKE transmitter once to THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 unlock the cargo area rear lateral sliding doors and rear door The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal To Lock The Doors Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit ter to lock all doors
99. G e Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air bag A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger including a child in a rearward facing infant seat Only use a rearward facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat Older Children And Child Restraints Children who are two years old or who have outgrown their rear facing convertible child seat can ride forward facing in the vehicle Forward facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward facing direc tion are for children who are over two years old or who have outgrown the rear facing weight or height limit of their rear facing convertible child seat Children should remain in a forward facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible up to the highest weight or height allowed by the child seat All children whose weight or height is above the forward facing limit for the child seat should use a belt positioning booster seat until the vehicle s seat belts fit properly If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle s seat cushion while the child s back is against the seatback they should use a belt positioning booster seat The child and belt positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING e Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint
100. ING e It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your 0309004090 vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Manual Seat Controls Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly 1 Forward Rearward 4 Recline 2 Front Height 5 Lumbar 3 Rear Height Manual Front Seat Adjustments The driver and passenger seats can be adjusted forward rearward reclined front and rear height and lumbar adjustments 74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Forward And Rearward Adjustment The adjusting bar is at the front of the seat near the floor Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rear ward Release the bar once the seat is in the desired position Then using body pressure move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched WARNING e Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death e Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked Serious injury or death could result from a po
101. ION Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle 296 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 0605008159 Assembled Jack 1 Loosen but do not remove the wheel lug bolts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground 2 There are two jack engagement locations on each side of the vehicle body 0605008341 Jacking Locations CAUTION Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 297 NOTE The rear jacking location is located in front of the rear tire and in front of the leaf spring mount 0605008344 mm Front Jacking Location WARNING Rear Jacking Location Being under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The 4 0605008158 NOTE The front jacking location is located behind the vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you You front tire and in front of the driver s door could be crushed Never get any part of your body Continued 298 WHAT DO EMERGENCIES EE WARNING Continued under a vehicle that is on a jack If you need to get WARNING Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make under a raised vehicle take it to a service center 4 the vehicle less stable It could slip off the jack and where it can be raised on a lift hurt someone near it Raise the vehicle only
102. Indicator Light come on momen tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON e Each time the ignition is turned ON the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active This is normal the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation ESC The ESC OFF Indicator Light indicates the OFF Electronic Stability Control ESC is off STARTING AND OPERATING 211 Trailer Sway Conirol TSC TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway The system may reduce engine power and apply the brake of the appro priate wheel s to counteract the sway of the trailer TSC will become active automatically once an excessively swaying trailer is recognized Note that TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying Always use caution when towing a trailer and follow the trailer tongue weight recommendations Refer to Trailer Towing in this sec tion for further information When TSC is functioning the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light will flash the engine power may be reduced and you may feel the brakes being applied to individual wheels to attempt to stop the trailer from swaying TSC is disabled when the ESC system is in the Partial mode WARNING If TSC activates while drivi
103. MS is not intended to replace normal tire care ram cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire sensor to become inoperable After using an after failure or condition market tire sealant it is recommended that you take your vehicle to your an authorized dealership to have your sensor function checked The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes Continued the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure 242 STARTING AND OPERATING Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability e The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte nance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure using an accurate tire gauge even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light e Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire Base System l This is the TPMS warning indicator located in the instrument cluster The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev els Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver Module
104. Mist Feature Use the Mist feature when weather conditions make occasional usage of the wipers necessary Push the lever upward to the Mist position and release for a single wiping cycle NOTE The mist feature does not activate the washer pump therefore no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield The wash function must be used in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid Windshield Washer Operation To use the washer pull the windshield wiper washer lever toward the steering wheel to activate the washers The wipers will activate automatically for three cycles after the lever is released and then resume the intermit tent interval previously selected If the lever is pulled while in the off position the wipers will operate for three cycles then turn off WARNING Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To unlock the steering column pull the control handle up To lengthen or shorten the steering column pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired To lock the steering column in position push the control handle down until fully engaged This feature allows you to lengthen or shorte
105. OUR VEHICLE e Passenger seat belt systems include Automatic Lock ing Retractors ALRs which lock the seat belt web bing into position by extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat Please pay close attention to the information in this section It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible If you will be carrying children too small for adult sized seat belts the seat belts can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag 1 If a child from 2 to 12 years old not in a rear facing child seat must ride in the front passenger seat move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint WARNING e Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air bag A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger including a child in a rearward facing infant seat Only use a rearward facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly see section on Child Restraints should be secured in a vehicle with a rear seat in child restraints or belt positioning booster seats Older children who do not use child restrain
106. Off will flash on the display 3 Briefly press the MODE button to go back to the menu screen or press and hold the MODE button approxi mately one second to go back to the main screen without storing the settings Buzzer Volume Adjusting The Failure Warning Buzzer Volume With this function the volume of the buzzer accompany ing any failure warning indication can be adjusted to one of seven volume levels To adjust the volume proceed as follows 1 Briefly press the MODE button The previously set volume level will flash on the display 2 Press the UP Aor DOWN V button for setting 140 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3 Briefly press the MODE button to go back to the menu screen or press and hold the MODE button approxi mately one second to go back to the main screen without storing the settings Exit Menu This function closes the initial menu screen Briefly press the MODE button to go back to the main screen Press the AN button to return to the first menu option Speed Beep Press the W button to return to the last menu option Service Uconnect RH3 Introduction Your vehicle is equipped with a radio that has an AM FM radio receiver and a USB port for playing MP3 WMA and AAC files The device has been designed according to the specific characteristics of the vehicle with a design matching the style of the instrument panel The radio is installed in an ergonomic position fo
107. PACITIES tetas inate dus ae FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS 2 2 42 4094925 oes a x one be 359 REPLACEMENT BULBS 354 359 Chassis 360 Headlamps Low Beam High Beam 355 Front Turn Signal Parking Lamps 356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 313 ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 6L 0744004070 1 Washer Solvent Reservoir 5 Power Distribution Center Fuses 2 Engine Oil Fill 6 Coolant Reservoir 3 Engine Oil Dipstick 7 Power Steering Reservoir 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 314 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM OBD II Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD II This system monitors the performance of the emissions engine and automatic transmission control systems When these systems are operating properly your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy as well as engine emis sions well within current government regulations If any of these systems require service the OBD II system will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL It will also store diagnostic codes and other information to assist your service technician in making repairs Al though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with
108. Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad vanced Front Air Bags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the Advanced Front Air Bags The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size The air bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes The air bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the vent holes in the sides of the air bag In this way the air bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bag SAB Inflator Units The Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB are designed to activate only in certain side collisions The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side air bags to inflate based on the severity and type of collision E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Based on the severity and type of collision the side air bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be triggered releasing a quantity of non toxic gas The inflating S
109. Pin 5 Left Stop Turn 3 Ground 6 Right Stop Turn STARTING AND OPERATING 269 Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip practice turning stopping and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic Automatic Transmission The DRIVE gear can be selected when towing The transmission controls include a drive strategy to avoid frequent shifting when towing However if frequent shifting does occur while in DRIVE select TOW HAUL mode or select a lower gear range using the Electronic Range Select ERS shift control NOTE Using a lower gear range while operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up This action will also provide better engine braking Tow Haul Mode To reduce the potential for automatic transmission over heating activate the TOW HAUL feature when driv ing in hilly areas or select a lower gear range using the Electronic Range Select ERS shift control on more severe grades Electronic Speed Control If Equipped Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads e When using the speed control if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph 16 km h disengage until you can get back to cruising speed Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency 270 STARTING AND OPERATING Sx Cooling System Highway
110. Selecting Sealant Mode Push in the Mode Select Knob 5 and turn to this position to inject the TIRE v FIT Sealant and to inflate the tire Use the Sealant Hose clear hose 6 when selecting this mode WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 279 Using The Power Button Push and release the Power Button 4 once to C turn On the TIREFIT kit Push and release the Power Button 4 again to turn Off the TIREFIT kit Using The Deflation Button Press the Deflation Button 2 to reduce the air pressure in the tire if it becomes over inflated TIREFIT Usage Precautions e Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle 1 and Sealant Hose 6 prior to the expiration date printed at the lower right hand corner on the bottle label to assure optimum operation of the system Refer to Sealing a Tire with TIREFIT section F Sealant Bottle and Hose Replacement 0604018634 TIREFIT Expiration Date Location e The Sealant Bottle 1 and Sealant Hose 6 are a one tire application use and need to be replaced after each use Always replace these components immediately at your original equipment vehicle dealer e When the TIREFIT sealant is in a liquid form clean water and a damp cloth will remove the material from 280 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES the vehicle or tire and wheel components Once the sealant dries it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded For optimum performance make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free of debri
111. TO DO EMERGENCIES 301 WARNING Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is frozen It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury Preparations For Jump Start The vehicle s jump starting remote posts are located under the hood in the engine compartment on the driver s side The Remote Positive Post is covered with a protective cap located on the side of the Front Power Distribution Center Jump Starting Remote Post Locations The Remote Negative Post is located on the core Remote Positive Post support closest to the front of the vehicle B Remote Negative Post 302 WHAT DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING 3 If using another vehicle to jump start the battery park e Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when ever the hood is raised It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON You can be injured by moving fan blades e Remove any metal jewelry such as rings watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact You could be seriously injured Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery the vehicle within the jumper cables reach set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF WARNING Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury
112. TO DO IN EMERGENCIES aw Winch Location Winch Extension 2 Rotate the wheel wrench handle counterclockwise until the spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 291 NOTE The winch mechanism is designed for use with 3 Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle to gain the winch extension tube only Use of an air wrench or access to the spare tire retainer other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch 0605008641 Spare Tire 0605008160 Lowering Spare Tire 292 WHAT DO EMERGENCIES ME 4 Remove the retainer nut prior to removing the retainer 5 Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to from the wheel tilt the retainer at the end of the cable e 0605008573 Retainer Nut Lifting Spare Tire WHAT TO DO EMERGENCIES 293 6 Pull the retainer through the center of the wheel Preparations 1 Park the vehicle on a firm level surface Avoid ice or slippery areas WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel 2 Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher 0605008639 3 Set the parking brake 4 Place the shift lever into PARK Retainer 294 WHAT DO EMERGENCIES Se 5 Turn the ignition OFF Jack
113. TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 Flash To Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer ing wheel This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on until the lever is released Follow Me Home Headlight Delay When this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for a preset period of time Activation Remove the key or turn the ignition to the OFF LOCK position and pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel within two minutes Each time the lever is pulled the activation of the lights will be extended by 30 seconds The activation of the lights can be extended to a maximum of 210 seconds The warning light on the instrument panel will light up and the corresponding message will appear in the EVIC display for as long as the function is activated The warning light comes on when the lever is operated and stays on until the function is automatically deactivated Each movement of the lever only increases the amount of time the lights stay on Deactivation Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel and hold it for more than two seconds Map Dome Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console Each light is turned on by pressing the corresponding switch 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Left Switch e Press the left switch to the left to turn OFF the auto
114. TY ALARM 17 Rearming Of The 17 To Arm 17 To Disarm The 17 Security System Manual Override 18 ILLUMINATED 18 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY 18 To Unlock 19 Lock Doors 19 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Programming Additional Transmitters 19 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage Transmitter Battery Replacement 20 ee General Information 21 E KEMAN AiR Medea m E POWER DOOR LOCKS 21 Energy Management Feature 36 Automatic Door Locks If Equipped 23 Seat Belt Pretensioners 36 Au Unlock Doors I 23 9 amend Sent Bel Use Reminder Sytem B WINDOWS 23 Seat Bells And Pregnant Women 38 Power Windows If Equipped 23 Supplemental Restraint System SRS Wind Buffeting ice cea eee ee hia inaa 25 Air Bags oe Ges Saher 38 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS 25 Air Bag System Components 40 Lap Shoulder Belts
115. VEHICLE ParkSense Rear Park Assist System Usage e Objects such as bicycle carriers etc must not be Precautions placed within 12 in 30 cm from the rear fascia bumper while driving the vehicle Failure to do so can NOTE result in the system misinterpreting a close object as a Ensure that the outer surface and the underside of the sensor problem causing a failure indication to be rear bumper is clean and clear of snow ice mud dirt displayed in the instrument cluster or other obstruction to keep the Rear Park Assist system operating properly CAUTION e Jackhammers large trucks and other vibrations could ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to affect the performance of Rear Park Assist recognize every obstacle including small obstacles Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not detected at all Obstacles located above or below the sensors will not be detected when they are in close proximity Clean the Rear Park Assist sensors regularly taking care not to scratch or damage them The sensors must not be covered with ice snow slush mud dirt or debris Failure to do so can result in the system not working properly The Rear Park Assist system might not detect an obstacle behind the fascia bumper or it could provide a false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia bumper Continued es UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 CAUTION Continued Th
116. a located on the bottom of the air pump Return the TIREFIT kit to its storage location in the vehicle 288 WHAT DO IN EMERGENCIES ME WARNING Continued The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only The jack should not be used to JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Being under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you You could be crushed Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift e Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack Continued lift the vehicle for service purposes The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only Avoid ice or slippery areas Jack Location The jack and jack tools are stored under the front passenger seat WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 289 0605008152 0605008637 Jack Location Jack Tools Removing The Spare Tire 1 Winch Extension 2 Lug Bolt Adapter 1 Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the 5 Wrench Handle vehicle Attach the lug bolt adapter to the winch extension and insert it into the winch mechanism 290 WHAT
117. a brake fault is detected If the light does not illuminate have the light inspected by an authorized dealer The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON RUN posi tion NOTE This light shows only that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application 16 Malfunction Indicator Light MIL The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is part of an onboard diagnostic OBDII system which monitors the emissions and engine con trol system If the vehicle is ready for emissions testing the light will come on when the ignition is first turned on and remain on as a bulb check until the engine is started If the vehicle is not ready for emissions testing the light will come on when the ignition is first turned on and remain on for 15 seconds then blink for five seconds and remain on until the vehicle is started If the bulb does not come on during starting have the condition investigated promptly 124 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If this light comes on and remains on while driving it suggests a potential engine control problem and the need for system service Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system It also could affect fuel e
118. a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to ON RUN If the light is either not on during starting stays on or turns on while driving have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible Refer to Occupant Restraints in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 127 NOTE The Passenger Air Bag Disable Light comes on when the front passenger air bag is deactivated or malfunctions 25 Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light i Each tire including the spare if provided 1 should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated 128 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illumi nates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to
119. act that is not the manufacturer s service contract It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer s service contract If you purchased a ser vice contract that is not a manufacturer s service contract and you require service after the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires please refer to the contract documents and contact the person listed in those documents We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle An authorized dealer has also made a major investment in facilities tools and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with the ownership experience You will be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE M WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addi tion certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARRANTY INFORMATION See the Warranty Information Booklet located on the DVD for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market ee F YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 375 MOPAR P
120. amera Fixed Guidelines that allows you to see Fixed Guidelines over the ParkView Back up Camera display whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE The image will be displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a caution note to check entire sur roundings across the top of the screen After five sec onds this note will disappear To make your selection touch the ParkView Backup Camera Fixed Guidelines soft key until a check mark appears next to setting indicating that the setting had been selected Touch the arrow back Done soft key to return to the previous menu ParkView Backup Camera Delay When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with camera delay turned OFF the rear camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen appears again When the ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with camera delay turned ON the rear view image with dynamic grid lines will be displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of REVERSE unless the forward vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph 12 km h the transmission is shifted into PARK or the ignition is switched to the OFF position To set the ParkView Backup Camera Delay press the Controls soft key the settings soft key then the Safety amp Driving Assistance soft key Press the Parkview Backup camera Delay soft key to turn the ParkView Delay ON or OFF Lights After pressing the Lights soft
121. and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare tire the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF as long as no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op eration The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the following licenses United States MRXC4W4MA4 Canada 2546A C4W4MA4 Single FUEL REQUIREMENTS 3 6L Engine This engine is designed to meet all emis sions regulations and provide excellent fuel economy and performance when us ing high quality unleaded regular gaso line having an octane rating of 87 The use of premium gasoline is not recommended as it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in these en gines Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine However continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is required Poor quality gasoline can cause prob
122. and front passenger air bags E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 WARNING Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags may provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact The Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bag is marked with an air bag label sewn into the outboard side of the front seats e No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate e Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually You may damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air bags may no longer be functional The protective covers for the air bag cushions are designed to open only when the air bags are inflating Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights stereos citizen band radios etc 10226008351 Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bag Label 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the air bag deploys it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat s trim cover Each air bag deploys independently a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right side impact deploys the right air bag only Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatab
123. ansmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission compo nents Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Fluid Level Check The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require adjustment under normal operating conditions Routine fluid level checks are not required therefore the transmission filler tube is capped and no dipstick is provided Your authorized dealer can check your trans mission fluid level using a special service dipstick If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction visit your authorized dealer immediately to have the trans mission fluid level checked Operating the vehicle with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmission damage CAUTION If a transmission fluid leak occurs visit your autho rized dealer immediately Severe transmission dam age may occur Your authorized dealer has the proper tools to adjust the fluid level accurately Fluid And Filter Changes Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals In addition change the fluid and filter if the fluid becomes contaminated with water etc or if the trans mission is disassembled for any reason 340 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo graphic locations and usage Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and
124. apacity iss bebida EX LR ER Re ER rts 358 Change Interval i e cR oen 319 Checking ied ee Rr Res 318 DiSpOoSsal z iare dir Wh dr RU 321 j PT E eS 321 Filter Disposal 321 Identification Logo 320 Materials Added 321 Recommendation 319 SYNC vs res ed ER eges Dau 321 MISCOSKY ct eee Rhe peace ded us 320 Oil Filter Selection 321 Onboard Diagnostic System 314 Operator Manual Owner s Manual 4 Outside Rearview 70 Overhead 016 22 2 104 Overheating Engine ssa is eds aere dor 125 INDEX 359 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 4 Paint Cate iu scores deren OR Era ees 340 Parking Brake sie Per eb Ra 201 ParkSense System 96 Passing Light eA OR e eR 87 Placard Tire and Loading Information 221 Power exe Pee e a Res 7 aka e e ras Pre ata 199 Windows o es sse n eR Rae 23 Power Steering 360 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 38 Pretensioners Seat Belts isses e o en 36 Radial Ply Tires 228 Radiator Cap Coolant Pressure Cap 333 Radio Operation
125. applies the brake of the appro priate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition Oversteer when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position Understeer when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position WARNING The Electronic Stability Control System ESC cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions ESC cannot prevent all accidents including those resulting from exces sive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning ESC also cannot prevent accidents resulting from loss of vehicle control due to inappro priate driver input for the conditions Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of an ESC equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others 208 STARTING AND OPERATING Ses ESC Operating Modes ESC The ESC Off switch is located in the center OFF switch bank next to the hazard flasher switch ESC On This mode is the normal operating mode for ESC equipped vehicles Whenever the vehicle is started the ESC system will be in this mode This mode should be used for most driving situations ESC should only be turned off for specific reasons as noted below ESC Partia
126. arranty and could result in civil penalties being assessed against you WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Only do service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle 318 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed CAUTION Continued Maintenance Schedule there are other components which may require servicing or replacement the future Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your CAUTION vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter vals Do not use chemical flushes in these compo e Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per form repairs and service when necessary could result in more costly repairs damage to other components or negatively impact vehicle perfor mance Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by an authorized dealer or qualified repair center Continued nents as the chemicals can damage your engine transmission power steering or air conditioning Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty If a flush is needed because of com
127. arted this way Unburned fuel If Engine Fails To Start could enter the catalytic converter and once the WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle To prevent damage to the starter do not continu ously crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury After Starting The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up 184 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The engine block heater warms the engine and permits quicker starts in cold weather Connect the cord to a CAUTION standard 110 115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow The engine block heater must be plugged at least Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine a complete stop e Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed e Do not shift between PARK REVERSE NEU TRAL or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed Before shifting into any gear make sure your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal WARNING Remem
128. atisfactory engine coolant antifreeze performance poor gas mileage and increased emis sions 336 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Brake System In order to assure brake system performance all brake system components should be inspected periodically Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals WARNING Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures excessive lining wear and possible brake damage You would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency Master Cylinder Brake Fluid Level Check The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked when performing underhood services or immediately if the Brake System Warning Light indicates system failure Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing the cap Add fluid to bring the level up to the top of the FULL mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may cause leaking in the system Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require ments described on the brake fluid reservoir With disc brakes fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear However low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 337 WARNING Continued To avoi
129. ats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Exhaust Gas WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO follow these safety tips Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area f you are required to drive with the trunk liftgate rear doors open make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high speed DO NOT use the recirculation mode Continued WARNING Continued e If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle Set the blower at high speed The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have a competent mechanic inspect the com plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken damaged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections could permit
130. be se lected to activate the Bass and Treble functions es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 147 Bass The display will show BASS 00 to indicate that the Bass function can be set To increase the bass level turn the ROTARY knob clockwise To decrease the bass level turn the ROTARY knob counterclockwise The bass levels can be set between 15 and 15 Treble The display will show TREB 00 to indicate that the Treble function can be set To increase the treble level turn the ROTARY knob clockwise To decrease the treble level turn the ROTARY knob counterclockwise The treble levels can be set between 15 and 15 Balance The display will show the message BAL 00 to indicate that the balance function can be set Turn the ROTARY knob clockwise to transfer the sound to the right hand side the display will show BAL R 01 Turn the ROTARY knob counterclockwise to transfer the sound to the left hand side the display will show BAL L 01 The balance levels can be set between 0 and 15 Fader The display will show FAD 00 to indicate that you can set the Fader function Turn the ROTARY knob clockwise to transfer the sound to the front the display will show FAD F 01 Turn the ROTARY knob counterclockwise to transfer the sound to the back the display will show FAD R 01 The fader levels are set from 0 to 15 Loudness The display will show LOUD 00 to indicate that you can set the loudness enhanced sou
131. ber to disconnect the engine block heater cord before driving Damage to the 110 115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution NOTE You must press and hold the brake pedal while shifting out of PARK STARTING AND OPERATING 185 WARNING It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re verse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal Continued WARNING Continued Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running Before exiting a vehicle always apply the parking brake shift the transmission into PARK turn the engine OFF and remove the ignition key Once the key is removed the transmission is locked in PARK securing the vehicle against un wanted movement When leaving the vehicle always remove the igni tion key and lock your vehicle Continued 186 STARTING AND OPERATING M WARNING Continued e Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be
132. ce the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy Management feature in the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head on collision This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant s chest Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for all front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight around the occupant early in a collision Pretensioners work for all size occupants including those in child restraints THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 NOTE These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re straint Controller ORC Like the air bags the preten sioners are single use items A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger
133. cheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Oil Change Required in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further in formation NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change inter vals exceed 10 000 miles 16 000 km or twelve months whichever comes first Severe Duty All Models Change Engine Oil at 4 000 miles 6 500 km if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip Check engine oil level e Check windshield washer fluid level es MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 363 Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage e Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir brake master cylinder and power steering and fill as needed Check function of all interior and exterior lights Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System e Change oil and filter e Rotate the tires Rotate at the first sign of irregu lar wear even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System e Inspect batt
134. conomy and driveability If the MIL is flashing severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Immediate service is required WARNING A malfunctioning catalytic converter as referenced above can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditions This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants wood cardboard etc This could result in death or serious injury to the driver occupants or others 17 Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera ture Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera ture when driving in hot weather up mountain grades or when towing a trailer It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 125 WARNING Continued CAUTION Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle If the temperature gauge reads pull over and stop the vehicle Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range If the pointer This light warns of an overheated engine condition As remains on the and you hear continuous chimes engine coolant temperatures rise and the gauge ap turn the engine off immediately and call an autho proache
135. covered wet or other slip pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull erratically to the right or left This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the front driving wheels WARNING Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the front wheels You could lose control of the vehicle and possibly have a collision Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction ice snow wet mud loose sand etc STARTING AND OPERATING 197 Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility the following precautions should be observed 1 Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are slushy Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first become visible Keep tires properly inflated Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop DRIVING THROUGH WATER Driving through water more than few inches centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle Flowing Rising Water WARNING Do not drive on
136. ct INEN A e It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges your paint finish Take care never to scratch the paint of the doors rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing open that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint touch them up immediately The cost of such repairs is CAUTION considered the responsibility of the owner If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials cause that destroys the paint and protective coating such as steel wool or scouring powder that will have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible The scratch metal and painted surfaces cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of Use of power washers exceeding 1 200 psi 8 274 the owner kPa can result in damage or removal of paint and decals 342 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M e e e If you carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers de icer salt etc be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel Use MOPAR Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as possible Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle Wheel And Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim especially aluminum and chrome pla
137. cture MDH The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the VIN Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers and cargo The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GAWR STARTING AND OPERATING 253 WARNING Because the front wheels steer the vehicle it is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision Tire Size The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents the actual tire size on your vehicle Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size Rim Size This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size listed Inflation Pressure This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for all loading conditions up to full GAWR Curb Weight The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids including vehicle fuel at full capacity conditions and with no occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle The front and rear curb weight values are determined by weighing your v
138. d contamination from foreign matter or moisture use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container Keep the master Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Re fer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Main taining Your Vehicle for further information WARNING e Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Using the wrong type of brake fluid can severely damage your brake system and or impair its performance The proper type of brake fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder reservoir Continued cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling point This may cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro longed braking resulting in sudden brake failure This could result in a collision Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts causing the brake fluid to catch fire Brake fluid can also damage painted and vinyl surfaces care should be taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces Continued 338 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M WARNING Continued Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid Brake seal components could be damaged caus
139. ded Engine Starting 183 Fluid Capacities 2 22 2594 955 e ens 358 Fluid Leaks 5 sacs Sci ex ace es aes key Op ed 66 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission 339 Brake nca ak arx pet ei 336 Cooling System isse riam re Ress 330 PowerSteenng ii kaka an Pa ea a ae 200 Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 359 Fog Lights sak ce ducti ba ead RR I 86 Four Way Hazard Flasher 275 Freeing A Stuck 306 a ee eee eh E ADR 245 PAGING s inse hares des a deg 249 Additives 52255953692 hae e 247 Clean Air sos Leas s 245 Ethanol a UR Stee Hd S 246 Filler Cap Gas Cap 249 Gasoline issus ade RO ES 245 Ga pe secas dae quee DES 126 light ese ee Sek urs 126 Materials Added 247 DP 246 Octane sera Le RS i 245 Requirements ss ros dace alee Rent Rim Re ea 245 Tank Capacity sis 403 06 da eR ed e 358 Fueling See ears ie elle RR ee ds 249 FUSES Game a a ee 346 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 249 Gasoline Clean 245 Gasoline Fuel xe ruo 245 Gasoline
140. drawer FUSES WARNING When replacing a blown fuse always use propriate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as the original fuse Never replace a fuse with another fuse of higher amp rating Never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or any other material Failure to use proper fuses may result in serious personal injury fire and or property dam age Before replacing a fuse make sure that the ignition is off and that all the other services are switched off and or disengaged If the replaced fuse blows again contact an autho rized dealer Continued MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 347 WARNING Continued e If a general protection fuse for safety systems air bag system braking system power unit systems engine system gearbox system or steering system blows contact an authorized dealer Underhood Fuses The Front Power Distribution Center is located on the driver s side of the engine compartment To access the fuses remove the cover 0727004069 Front Power Distribution Center The ID number of the electrical component correspond ing to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover 348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Maxi Maxi Cavity Euse Mini Fuse Description Cavity Fuse Mini Fuse Description F01 40 Amp ESC Pump F04 40 Amp Fuel Filter Heater Orange Orange 3 0 Diesel Engine F02 20 Amp Starter Relay 3 6L 3 0 Die Yellow 3 6 Ga
141. e after the engine is shut off To make your selection touch the Headlight Sensitivity soft key until a check mark appears next to setting indicating that the setting has been selected Touch the arrow back Done soft key to return to the previous menu Cornering Lights If Equipped When this feature is selected the lights will automatically adjust relative to a change in the direction of the steering wheel To make your selection touch the Cornering Lights soft key until a check mark appears next to setting indi cating that the setting has been selected Touch the arrow back Done soft key to return to the previous menu Doors amp Locks After pressing the Doors amp Locks soft key the following settings will be available e Auto Door Locks When this feature is selected all doors will automatically lock when the vehicle is in motion To make your selection touch the Auto Door Lock soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the arrow back Done soft key to return to the previous menu Audio After pressing the Audio soft key the following settings will be available BalancelFade When in this display you may adjust the Balance and Fade settings es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 e Equalizer When in this display you may adjust the Bass Mid and Treble settings Adjust the settings with the and setting soft keys or by selecting any point
142. e Allowing children to be a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Chil dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Automatic Transmission If Equipped The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL position before you can start the engine Depress the brake pedal before shifting to any driving gear NOTE You must press the brake pedal before shifting out of PARK Normal Starting NOTE Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal Turn the ignition switch to the AVV START position and release it when the engine starts If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds turn the ignition switch to the STOP OFF LOCK position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure ee STARTING AND OPERATING 183 Extreme Cold Weather Below 20 F Or 299 CAUTION To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures use of an externally powered electric engine block heater avail Do notattempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it able from your authorized dealer is recommended started Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans mission cannot be st
143. e disc 4 Do not use solvents such as benzene thinner cleaners or anti static sprays 5 Store the disc in its case after playing 6 Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight 7 Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high NOTE If you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc it may be damaged e g scratched reflective coating removed a hair moisture or dew on the disc oversized or have protection encoding Try a known good disc before considering disc player service RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES Under certain conditions the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the mobile phone This condition is not harmful to the radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the repositioning of the phone it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during mobile phone operation when not using Uconnect if equipped 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS The Manual Temperature Controls consist of a series of three outer rotary dials blower speed temperature and mode and three inner push buttons Recirculation A C Rear Window Defroster Manual Heating And Air Conditioning Blower Control Rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the ven tilation system in any mode The blower speed incr
144. e engine from starting WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 305 Battery Location There are two remote jump starting posts under the hood which is the recommended jump start location If access to the battery is needed an access panel on the driver s side floor will allow for battery access Battery Location 0608008361 Access Panel 306 WHAT DO EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud sand or snow it can often be moved using a rocking motion Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels or racing the engine CAUTION Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure Allow the en gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five rocking motion cycles This will minimize overheating and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle NOTE Press the ESC Off switch to place the Electronic Stability Control ESC system in Partial Off mode before rocking the vehicle Refer to Electronic Brake Control in Starting And Operating for further infor mation Once the vehicle has been freed press t
145. e pedal area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 WARNING Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per sonal injury Always make sure that floor mats are properly attached to the floor mat fasteners e Never place or install floor mats or other floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving and interfer ing with the pedals or the ability to control the vehicle Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top of already installed floor mats Additional floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals Continued WARNING Continued Check mounting of mats on a regular basis Always properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning e Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving Ob jects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control If required mounting posts must be properly in stalled if not equipped from the factory Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal
146. e trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres sures before trailer usage Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer Refer to Tires General Information in Starting And Operating for the proper inspection procedure When replacing tires refer to Tires General Infor mation in Starting And Operating for the proper tire replacement procedures Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limits 266 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements Trailer Brakes WARNING Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle s This could cause inadequate braking and possible hydraulic brake lines It can overload your brake personal injury system and cause it to fail You might not have brakes when you need them and could have a collision Towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance When towing you should allow for addi An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is required when towing a trailer with electronically actuated brakes When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system an electronic brake controller is not required tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you Failure to do so could result in a Trailer brakes are recommended for traile
147. e vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is detected It is recommended that the driver looks over his her shoulder when using ParkSenseG WARNING Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using ParkSense Always check carefully behind your vehicle look behind you and be sure WARNING Continued Before using ParkSense it is strongly recom mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem bly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia when the loudspeaker sounds the continuous tone Also the sensors could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem bly depending on its size and shape giving a false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle to check for pedestrians animals other vehicles obstructions and blind spots before backing up You are responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your surroundings Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death If it s necessary to keep the ball mount and hitch ball assembly mounted for a long period it is possible to filter out the ball mount and hitch ball assembly presence in sensor field of view The filtering operation must be performed only by an authorized dealer Con
148. ease speed by tapping the Speed Control lever up The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of U S mph or Metric km h units U S Speed mph Tapping the Speed Control lever up once will result in a 1 mph increase in set speed Each subsequent tap of the lever results in an increase of 1 mph If the lever is continually help up the set speed will continue to increase until the lever is released then the new set speed will be established Metric Speed kmlh Tapping the Speed Control lever up once will result in a 2 km h increase in set speed Each subsequent tap of the lever results in an increase of 2 km h If the lever is continually help up the set speed will continue to increase until the lever is released then the new set speed will be established ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 To Decrease Speed When the Electronic Speed Control is set you can de crease speed by tapping the Speed Control lever down o The speed decrement shown is dependant on the speed of U S mph or Metric km h units U S Speed mph Tapping the Speed Control lever down once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed Each subse quent tap of the lever results in a decrease of 1 mph If the lever is continually held down the set speed will continue to decrease until the lever is released then the new set speed will be established Metric Speed kmlh Tapping the
149. eases as you move the control to the right from the O OFF position There are seven blower speeds 0456006285 Manual Temperature Control Temperature Control Rotate this control to regulate the tem perature of the air inside the passenger compartment Rotating the dial left into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while rotating right into the red area indicates warmer temperatures NOTE If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected check the front of the A C condenser located in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or insects Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the condenser reducing air conditioning performance UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 Mode Control Air Direction Rotate this control to choose from sev eral patterns of air distribution You can select either a primary mode as identified by the symbols on the con trol or a blend of two of these modes The closer the setting is to a particular symbol the more air distribution you receive from that mode e Panel Air is directed through the outlets in the instru ment panel These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow NOTE The center instrument panel outlets can be aimed so that they are directed toward the rear seat passengers for maximum airflow to the rear
150. eaters in both the seat cushions NOTE Once a heat setting is selected heat will be felt and seatbacks The controls for the front heated seats are within two to five minutes located on the lower outboard side of the seat WARNING e Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use exhaus tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater It may cause burns even at low temperatures especially if used for long periods of time Continued 0309004091 Heated Seat Switch ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 WARNING Continued WARNING Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that The head restraints for all occupants must be prop insulates against heat such as a blanket or cushion erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu pying a seat Head restraints should never be ad This may cause the seat heater to overheat Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause justed while the vehicle is in motion Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision serious burns due to the increased surface tempera ture of the seat Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury Front Head Restraints by restricting head movement in the event o
151. ect the negative cable from the battery Exterior Bulbs e Anytime you store your vehicle or keep it out of Bulb Number service e g vacation for two weeks or more run the Front Low and High H7LL air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes Beam Headlamp in the fresh air and high blower setting This will ES pag Turn Signal 7444 ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the 1 mps possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 355 Bulb Number BULB REPLACEMENT Daytime Running Lamps 7440 NOTE Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo if equipped spheric conditions This will usually clear as atmospheric Front Side Marker Lamps WY5W conditions change to allow the condensation to change Rear Tail Stop Lamps 7443 back into a vapor Turning the lamps on will usually Rear Turn Signal Lamps 7440 accelerate the clearing process Rear Backup Lamps 921 Headlamps Low Beam and High Beam Ree Se ee NEW 1 Remove the plastic cap from the back of the headlamp Front Fog Lamps H11 housing License Plate Lamps C5W Front Roof Lamps WYSW 2 Rotate the bulb counter clockwise Rear Roof Lamps W3W 3 Remove the bulb and replace as needed 7 NOTE 4 Install the bulb and rotate clockwise to lock in place e Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from your authorized dealer Ifa bulb needs to be replaced visit
152. ed during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equip ment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times including babies and children Every state in the United States and every Canadian province requires that small children ride in proper restraint systems This is the law and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat if available According to crash statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child can become a projectile inside the vehicle The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child no matter how strong you are The child and others could be badly injured Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child s size There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt Always check the child seat Owner s Manual t
153. ed in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm Cleaning Headlights Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog lights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone break age than glass headlights Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens cleaning procedures must be followed To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output avoid wiping with a dry cloth To remove road dirt wash with a mild soap solution fol lowed by rinsing Do not use abrasive cleaning components solvents steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOPARG Glass Cleaner or any commercial household type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window equipped with the radio antenna Do not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may scratch the elements MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 345 When cleaning the rear view mirror spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic When cleaning the lenses care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic 1 Clean with a wet soft rag
154. ed with MMT provides no performance advantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number without MMT Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug life and reduces emissions system performance in some vehicles The manufacturer recommends that gasoline without MMT be used in your vehicle The MMT content of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump therefore you should ask your gasoline retailer whether the gasoline contains MMT MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformulated gasoline Materials Added To Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain effective detergent additives Use of additional detergents or other additives is not needed under normal conditions and they would result in additional cost Therefore you should not have to add anything to the fuel 248 STARTING AND OPERATING Ss pune STO CAUTION Continued CAUTION The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers is not recommended Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle s Most of these products contain high concentrations performance The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor mance and damage the emissions control system of methanol Fuel system damage or vehicle perfor mance problems resulting from the use of such fuels or additives is not the responsibility of the manufacturer An out of tune engine or cer
155. ehicle on a commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are added Overloading The load carrying components axle springs tires wheels etc of your vehicle will provide satisfactory service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the front and rear GAWR 254 STARTING AND OPERATING Se The best way to figure out the total weight of your vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for operation Weigh it on a commercial scale to ensure that it is not over the GVWR Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle separately It is important that you distribute the load evenly over the front and rear axles Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life Heavier axles or suspension components do not necessarily increase the vehicle s GVWR Loading To load your vehicle properly first figure out its empty weight axle by axle and side by side Store heavier items down low and be sure you distribute their weight as evenly as possible Stow all loose items securely before driving If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you have exceeded either GAWR but the total load is within the specified GVWR you must redistribute the weight Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate NOTE Refer to the Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the rear of the driver s door for your ve
156. ent panel 0605008349 1 Upper Glove Compartment 2 Lower Glove Compartment 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Door Storage If Equipped Storage If Equipped Storage areas and bottle holders are located in both the center storage bin is located in the lower center of the front door trim panels instrument panel just below the climate controls and above the cupholders Also there are storage bins and a clipboard holder located on the top center of the instru ment panel above the radio unit gt 0352008569 Front Door Storage 0352008561 Center Storage UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Dashboard Clipboard CARGO AREA FEATURES Located top of the dashboard is a clipboard and two Cargo Area storage bins on each side of the clipboard The cargo area may be equipped with different options such as a optional side panels rear seats and an optional floor Clipboard And Storage Bins UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 115 Trip 136 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 117 Values INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 118 Personal Settings Customer Programmable ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION Fea
157. er Anchorage 34 And Pregnant 38 Child 52 Front a ods 28 INSPCCHON eere ds Peer ese PEE PS LEES 64 Pretenisl nerS eua prun REY S 36 Reminder eu aa EEG 129 Untwisting Procedure 34 ea Rd hab exa Sac ad eed 73 Adjustment 2x acm Ress eee 73 Heated e e dre AC RC eg 78 Sectitity Alae os coss wits Brae sng eere ER 17 Selection of Coolant 359 Sentry Key Immobilizer 15 Service 1 371 Service Contracts Ra re ee es 373 Service Marital 4a b ee PRESE 376 Service Reminder Indicator 119 Shift Lever 307 Shoulder 5 28 Shoulder Belt Upper 34 Side Airbag 5 5 sss e rd a ena e 46 Signals bo een Re ede oa 66 Snow Chains Tire 237 Snow Aer EE GONERGU S 229 Spare Ire ies bo eae Reed 231 Speed Control Cruise Control 92 Speedometer eger pee d ae 118 sri A PERLE 182 Automatic Transmission 182 Cold Weather 183 INDEX 391
158. er hier acetone eee stades 377 Temperature 378 ee F YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 371 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you are having warranty work done be sure to have the right papers with you Take your warranty folder All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty Discuss additional charges with the service manager Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle s service history This can often provide a clue to the current problem Prepare A List Make a written list of your vehicle s problems or the specific work you want done If you ve had an accident or work done that is not on your maintenance log let the service advisor know Be Reasonable With Requests If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally interested in your satisfaction We want you to be happy with our products and services Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an authori
159. er immediately and have it fixed Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they 5 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing comfortable and not resting on your neck The retrac etc or if the air bag deployed tor will withdraw any slack in the belt 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap shoulder belt 1 Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point 2 At about 6 to 12 in 15 to 30 cm above the latch plate grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate 3 Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate 4 Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage If Equipped In the front row outboard seats the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to help position the belt away from your neck Press down on the button located on the upper belt guide and then move it up or down to the position that fits you best B Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt As a guide if you are shorter than average you will prefer a low
160. er on the USB device When you reach the first song in the first folder and press 44 again the radio will advance to the final song in the last folder on the USB device Forward Reverse along the track When or 44 is pressed for more than two seconds the radio will reverse or forward the music for as long as the button is held down The display shows the runtime of the music in the format 003 01 32 track number and runtime When the operation is completed the display will continue to display the music runtime for two seconds After that it returns to the previous view Mute Pause Pressing this knob stops music playback and mutes the sound The display will switch between PAUSED the current view three seconds es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 Press this button again to resume music playback from the point where it left off without changing the original volume level The display will show PLAY for three seconds It then returns to the previous mode When P or 44 Audio 1 2 and SRC are pressed in Mute Paused mode playback where applicable will resume and the sound will be restored without changing the original volume level Turn the ROTARY knob to resume playing the music and change the volume accordingly The display will feature the information described in the volume function Pressing the F TRACK button will not resume play but using the F TRK rotation function will start or res
161. er position and if you are taller than average you will prefer a higher position When you release the anchorage try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Automatic Locking Retractor ALR Mode In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating position that has a belt with this feature How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1 Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt 2 Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted 3 Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE es How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode WARNING e The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor ALR feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the procedures in the Service Manual Failure to repla
162. ery and clean and tighten terminals as required e Inspect brake pads shoes rotors drums hoses and park brake e Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses e Inspect exhaust system e Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off road conditions M A 1 N T E N A N E 5 H E U L E S 8 364 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals M A A Mileage or time passed 2 2 2 S whichever comes S 8 2 S 5151515 8 S Or Years 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 C Or Kilometers e e c e H 8 888 8 8 8 3 83 3 8 8 8 8 D S SIS I S EIRE SJES 5 5 Additional Inspections a Inspect the CV joints X X X X X SA Inspect front suspension tie rod I ends boot seals and replace if X X X X X X X necessary Inspect the brake pads replace as necessary i es MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 365 A Mileage or time passed o o 2 2 2 2 2 whichever comes first S S S S S S N 5 8 8 8 8 Years 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Or Kilometers S
163. es to the engine oil Engine oil is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental addi tives Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle Used oil and oil filters indiscriminately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact your authorized dealer service station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at every engine oil change Engine Oil Filter Selection This manufacturer s engines have a full flow type oil filter Use a filter of this type for replacement The quality of replacement filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service MOPAR engine oil filters are a high quality oil filter and are recommended Engine Air Cleaner Filter Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals 322 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M WARNING The air induction system air cleaner hoses etc can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire Do not remove the air induction system air cleaner hoses etc unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle wit
164. eum Institute API Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API The manufacturer only recommends API Certified engine oils CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Engine Oil Viscosity 3 6L Engine MOPAR SAE 5W 20 engine oil approved to Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 such as Pennzoil Shell Helix or equivalent is recommended for all operating temperatures This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine For information on engine oil filler cap location refer to the Engine Com partment illustration in this section NOTE MOPAR SAE 5W 30 engine oil approved to Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 such as Pennzoil Shell Helix or equivalent may be used when SAE 5W 20 engine oil meeting MS 6395 is not available ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 321 Synthetic Engine Oils You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom mended oil quality requirements are met and the recom mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed Materials Added To Engine Oil The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad dition of any additives other than leak detection dy
165. evel With a clean cloth wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further informa tion PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the parking brake is fully applied The parking brake lever is located on the outboard side of the drivers seat To apply the parking brake pull the lever up as firmly as possible To release the parking brake pull the lever up slightly press the side button with your thumb then lower the lever completely Parking Brake 1 Parking Brake Release Button 2 Parking Brake Lever When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the MAR ACC ON RUN position the Brake Warning Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate 202 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a hill it is important to turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade The parking brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle WARNING e Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle e Allowing children to be a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Chil dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Continued WARNING Continued Do not leave the
166. evice manufacturer e Install on Front Tires Only Tire chains for a 225 75R16 tire with a Quality Chain Corp Light Truck Highway Service Non Cam tire chain or equivalent is recommended WARNING Using tires of different size and type M S Snow e between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable handling You could lose control and have a collision CAUTION To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires observe the following precautions Because of restricted traction device clearance be tween tires and other suspension components it is important that only traction devices in good condi tion are used Broken devices can cause serious damage Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could indicate device breakage Remove the damaged parts of the device before further use e Install device as tightly as possible and then re tighten after driving about mile 0 8 km Do not exceed 30 mph 48 km h Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps especially with a loaded vehicle Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave ment Continued 238 STARTING AND OPERATING Se CAUTION Continued Observe the traction device manufacturer s instruc tions on the method of installation operating speed and conditions for use Always use the suggested operating speed of the device manufac turer s if it is less than 30 mph 48 km h Do not use traction devices on a co
167. f a rear impact Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint To lower the head restraint press the adjust ment button located on the base of the head restraint and push downward on the head restraint 80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjustment Button Adjuster Wheel Location Adjustable Armrests If Equipped Turn the adjuster wheel to the right or left to adjust the The seat adjustable armrest can be raised and adjusted i for height Underneath the front of the armrest is the adjuster wheel which will adjust the height of the armrest up or down UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood two latches must be released 1 Open the drivers door to gain access to the hood release lever Pull the hood release lever located on the side of the instrument panel Adjuster Wheel Hood Release 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2 Move to the outside of the vehicle reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and push the safety latch lever to the right to release it before raising the hood Hood Prop Rod Slot CAUTION To prevent possible damage do not slam the hood to 0313004095 Hood Safety Latch Lever Location close it Use a firm downward push at the front cente
168. fore driving through the standing water Do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h when driving through standing water This will minimize wave effects Continued STARTING AND OPERATING 199 CAUTION Continued POWER STEERING Driving through standing water may cause damage The standard power steering system will give you good to your vehicle s drivetrain components Always vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability inspect your vehicle s fluids i e engine oil trans i tight spaces The system will provide mechanical mission axle etc for signs of contamination i e Steering capability if power assist is lost fluid that is milky foamy in appearance after If for some reason the power assist is interrupted it will driving through standing water Do not continue to still be possible to steer your vehicle Under these condi operate the vehicle if any fluid appears contami tions you will observe a substantial increase in steering nated as this may result in further damage Such effort especially at very low vehicle speeds and during damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited parking maneuvers Warranty Getting water inside your vehicle s engine can NOTE cause it to lock up and stall out and cause serious Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel internal damage to the engine Such damage is not travel are considered normal and do not indicate that covered by the
169. g Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle en STARTING AND OPERATING 223 NOTE 9 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas sengers from XXX Ibs or XXX kg The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if XXX amount equals 1 400 Ibs 635 kg and there will be five 150 Ib 68 kg passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 Ibs 295 kg since 5 x 150 Ibs 68 kg 750 Ibs 340 kg and 1400 Ibs 635 kg 750 Ibs 340 kg 650 Ibs 295 kg Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle The follow ing table shows examples on how to calculate total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and num ber and size of occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle For the following example the combined weight of occupants and ca
170. g the vehicle to a flat bed truck do not attach to front or rear suspension components Dam age to your vehicle may result from improper towing Automatic Transmission The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed If flatbed equipment is not available and the transmis sion is operable this vehicle may be towed with rear wheels on the ground under the following conditions e The transmission must be in NEUTRAL The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph 40 km h The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles 24 km If the transmission is not operable or the vehicle must be towed faster than 25 mph 40 km h or farther than 15 miles 24 km tow with the front wheels OFF the ground Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on a towing dolly or using a flatbed truck or wheel lift equipment with the front wheels raised Towing faster than 25 mph 40 km h or farther than 15 miles 24 km h with front wheels on the ground can cause severe transmission damage CAUTION Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require ments can cause severe transmission damage Dam age from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ll ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 6L 313 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM OBD II
171. h 80 or 90 km h are desirable While cruising brief full throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break in Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri mental and should be avoided 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur For the recommended viscosity and quality grades refer to Maintenance Procedures in Maintaining Your Ve hicle CAUTION Never use Non Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result NOTE A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles kilometers of operation This should be considered a normal part of the break in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty SAFETY TIPS Transporting Passengers NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA WARNING Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death It is extremely dangerous to ride a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with se
172. h the air induction system air cleaner hoses etc removed Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service MOPAR engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom mended Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex haust system and adjacent body areas for broken dam aged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition have the exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as required MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 323 WARNING CAUTION e Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO refer to Safety Tips Exhaust Gas in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information
173. hat their size 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and adjust the seat 2 The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat next to your arm Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap Latch Plate 3 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly The lap portion could ride too high on your body possibly causing internal inju ries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you A belt that is too loose will not protect you prop erly In a sudden stop you could move too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear 0226004080 your seat belt snugly Latch Plate to Buckle Continued 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING Continued 4 Position the lap belt across your thighs below your 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 A belt worn under the arm can cause inter nal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder s
174. he ESC Off switch again to restore ESC On mode CAUTION e When rocking a stuck vehicle by shifting be tween DRIVE and REVERSE do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph 24 km h or drivetrain damage may result e Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure It can also damage the tires Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph 48 km h while in gear no trans mission shifting occurring WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 307 WARNING 2 Firmly apply the parking brake 3 Using a small screwdriver or similar tool remove the shift lever override access cover which is located below the shift lever Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage or even failure of the axle and tires A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehi 4 Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal cle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for 5 longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop ping when you are stuck And do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access port and push and hold the override release lever forward 6 Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position 7 The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK
175. he anti lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required However the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on This light monitors the Anti lock Brake System ABS The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds If the ABS light is on the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of anti lock brakes If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position have the light inspected by an authorized dealer es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 131 30 Vehicle Security Light If during starting the key code is not correctly recognized the Vehicle Security Light comes on in the instrument panel In this case turn the key to OFF and then to ON RUN if it is still locked try again with the other keys that come with the vehicle Contact an authorized dealer if you still cannot start the engine If with the engine running the warning light flashes this means that the car is not protected by the engine inhibitor device Contact an authorized dealer to have all the keys programmed ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC fea tures a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster 0409008377 Electronic Vehic
176. he center ring upward a second time The Cruise Indicator Light will turn off The system should be turned off when not in use WARNING Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have an accident Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it To Set A Desired Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON When the vehicle has reached the desired speed move the electronic speed control lever upward SET and release Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed NOTE The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before moving the electronic speed control lever upward SET 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE x To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal pushing the RES button or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without erasing the set speed memory Rotating the center ring upward to turn the system OFF or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set speed memory To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed push the RES button and release Resume can be used at any speed above 25 mph 40 km h up to the maximum speed of 100 mph 160 km h To Vary The Speed Setting To Increase Speed When the Electronic Speed Control is set you can in cr
177. he odometer reading the same as it was before the repair or service If s he cannot do so then the odometer must be set at zero and a sticker must be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was before the repair or service It is a good idea for you to make a record of the odometer reading before the repair service so that you can be sure that it is properly reset or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer must be reset at zero Shift Lever Status RND The shift lever status R N D 1 2 2 4 5 6 are displayed indicating the shift lever position Telltales 1 2 3 4 5 6 indicate the manual mode has been engaged and the gear selected is displayed For further information on ERS refer to Six Speed Automatic Transmission in Starting And Operating 120 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 8 External Light Failure Indicator If Equipped The External Light Failure Indicator will come on when a failure to one of the following lights is detected e Side Marker Lights Brake Lights Direction Indicators Backup Lights e Parking Lights Headlights e Tail Lights e DRE Clearance Lights e License Plate Lights The failure relating to these lights could be one or more blown bulbs a blown protection fuse or a break in the electrical connection 9 Door Ajar Indicator This indicator will illuminate when one or more door s are not fully closed 10 Glow Plug Light If Eq
178. he previously selected sub menu option 6 Press and hold the MODE button to return to the main menu short hold or the main screen longer hold ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 135 Change Engine Oil Indicator System Change Engine Oil Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system The Change Engine Oil message will display in the EVIC display The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style Unless reset this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position To turn off the message temporarily press and release the MODE button To reset the oil change indi cator system after performing the scheduled mainte nance refer to the following procedure 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position do not start the engine 2 Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds 3 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF LOCK position NOTE If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle the oil change indicator system did not reset If necessary repeat this procedure Trip Computer The Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster It features a driver interactive display displays informa tion such as trip information range fuel consumption average speed and travel time Trip B
179. he vehicle WINDOWS CAUTION Power Windows If Equipped The control on the left front door panel has UP DOWN An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves witches that give you fingertip control of all power Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all windows There is a single opening and closing switch on of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended the front passenger door for passenger window control This feature unlocks the front driver and passenger doors when one of the front doors is open 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE c 0219003977 Power Window Switches NOTE The Key Off Power Delay feature will allow the power windows to operate for up to three minutes after the ignition is turned OFF This feature is cancelled when either front door is opened _Jj WARNING e Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Auto Down Feature The front window switches are equipped with an Auto Down feature Press the window switch
180. here is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces 334 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M WARNING Do not open hot engine cooling system Never add engine coolant antifreeze when the engine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system To prevent scalding or injury do not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot or under pressure e Do not use a pressure cap other than the one specified for your vehicle Personal injury or en gine damage may result Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community To prevent ingestion by ani mals or children do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground If ingested by a child or pet seek emergency assistance immediately Clean up any ground spills immediately Coolant Level The coolant expansion bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is ad equate With engine off and cold the level of the engine coolant antifreeze in the bottle should be between the MIN and MAX marks MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 335 Points To Remember NOTE When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles kilo
181. hicle s GVWR and GAWRs TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle Before towing a trailer carefully review this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing STARTING AND OPERATING 255 Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers cargo and tongue weight The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Refer to Vehicle Loading Vehicle Certification Label in Starting and Operating for further information Gross Trailer Weight GTW The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo consumables and equipment permanent or tem porary loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and ready for operation condition The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles Distribute the l
182. hing follow the garment manufacturer s in structions for cleaning ee THINGS KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de ployed If you are involved in another collision the air bags will not be in place to protect you Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING Modifications to any part of the air bag system 2 WARNING Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision Have the air bags seat belt pretensioners and the front seat belt retrac tor assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer im mediately Also have the Occupant Restraint Con troller ORC system serviced as well could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel Do not modify the front bumper vehicle body structure or add aftermarket side steps or running boards It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag system yourself Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system Continued 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING Continued Air Bag Warning Light Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag system The air bag may inflate accidentally
183. ice and those that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle Outside parking which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint metal trim and under body protection The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle What Causes Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle The most common causes are Road salt dirt and moisture accumulation Stone and gravel impact Insects tree sap and tar Salt in the air near seacoast localities Atmospheric fallout industrial pollutants Washing e Wash your vehicle regularly Always wash your ve hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 341 e If insects tar or other similar deposits have accumu Special Care lated on your vehicle use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug e If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and Tar Remover to remove near the ocean hose off the undercarriage at least once Use a high quality cleaner wax such as MOPAR a month Cleaner Wax to remove road film stains and to prote
184. ilders Guide refer to www rambodybuildercom This website contains di mensional and technical specifications for your vehicle It is intended for Second Stage Manufacturer s technical support For service issues contact your authorized dealer VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel visible through the windshield This number also appears on the vehicle INTRODUCTION 7 frame and underbody as well as the Automobile Infor VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS mation Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle the vehicle registration and title WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death 0108004068 Vehicle Identification Number NOTE It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal Locking Doors With A Key In Ignition Reminder E STEERING WHEEL LOCK IF EQUIPPED To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel To Release The Steering Wheel Lock If Equipped 22s ERR SENTRY Replacement Keys General Information 16 VEHICLE SECURI
185. in the ERS position beside the DRIVE position In ERS mode the transmission gear limit 1 2 3 etc is displayed in the instrument cluster Move the shift lever to the right into the DRIVE D position for access to PARK REVERSE and NEUTRAL Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range NOTE After selecting any gear range wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating This is especially important when the engine is cold PARK P This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission The engine can be started in this range Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range When parking on a level surface you may shift the transmission into PARK first and then apply the parking brake When parking on a hill apply the parking brake before shifting the transmission to PARK otherwise the load on en STARTING AND OPERATING 189 the transmission locking mechanism may make it diffi cult to move the shift lever out of PARK As an added WARNING Continued precaution turn the front wheels toward the curb ona It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If grade your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal the WARNING e Never use the PARK pos
186. in the NEUTRAL position and apply the parking brake The light should turn off If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable however see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is flashing when the engine is running immediate service is re quired and you may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing The light will come on when the ignition is first turned to ON RUN and remain on briefly as a bulb check If the light does not come on during starting have the system checked by an authorized dealer 20 TOW HAUL This light will illuminate when TOW HAUL 4 HAUL mode is selected 21 Low Fuel Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 3 0 gal 11 3 L this light will turn on and remain on until fuel is added 22 Fuel GaugelFuel Door Reminder When the ignition switch is in the ON RUN position the pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel tank The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the vehicle where the fuel door is located 23 Generic Warning Light e Air Bag Warning Light Fault The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if any of the following conditions occur e Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure e Fuel Cut Off Intervention Parking Sensor Failure 24 Air Bag Warning Light e This light will turn on for four to eight seconds ry as
187. ing traffic of an emergency Press the switch a second time to turn off the Hazard Warning flashers This is an emergency warning system and it should not be used when the vehicle is in motion Use it when your vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for other motorists When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance the Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even though the ignition is placed in the OFF position NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery WHAT DO IN EMERGENCIES 275 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action On the highways slow down Incity traffic while stopped place the transmission in NEUTRAL but do not increase the engine idle speed NOTE There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition e If your air conditioner A C is on turn it off The A C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A C off can help remove this heat e You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat the mode control to floor and the blower control to high This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system 276 WHAT DO EMERGENCIES ME CAUTION WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper lug nut bolt tor
188. ing Instructions 6 Block the front and rear of the wheel diagonally WARNING opposite of the jacking position For example if changing the right front Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to tire block the left rear wheel help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle e Always park on a firm level surface as far from the 060505162 edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle NOTE Passengers should not remain in the vehicle Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher when the vehicle is being jacked Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK a manual transmission in REVERSE e Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on jack Continued WARNING Continued Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change e If working on or near a roadway be extremely careful of motor traffic e To assure that spare tires flat or inflated are securely stowed spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 295 GE es e lt lt NAT Jack Warning Label CAUT
189. ing partial or complete brake failure This could result in a collision Automatic Transmission Selection Of Lubricant It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to ensure optimum transmission performance and life Use only the manufacturer s specified transmission fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in this section for fluid specifications It is important to maintain the transmission fluid at the correct level using the recommended fluid No chemical flushes should be used in any transmission only the approved lubricant should be used CAUTION Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac turer s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and or torque converter shudder and will require more frequent fluid and filter changes Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in this section for fluid specifica tions Special Additives The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any special additives in the transmission Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supple mental additives Therefore do not add any fluid addi tives to the transmission The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 339 leaks Avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your tr
190. ion THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 3 Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder WARNING Before exiting a vehicle always apply the parking brake shift the transmission into PARK and re move the Key Fob from the ignition When leaving the vehicle always lock your vehicle e Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle e Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Chil dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever 020236009 Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or Ignition Switch Positions in a location accessible to children A child could 1 STOP OFF LOCK 3 AVV START operate power windows other controls or move 2 MAR ACC ON RUN the vehicle Continued 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING Continued Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death CAUTION An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Locking Doors With A Key You can insert the key with either side up To lock the door turn the key to the right To unlock the door turn the key
191. ion of bugs leaves etc If dirty clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser Cooling System Drain Flush And Refill If the engine coolant antifreeze is dirty or contains visible sediment have an authorized dealer clean and flush with OAT coolant antifreeze conforming to MS 12106 ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 331 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper CAUTION maintenance intervals Mixing of engine coolant antifreeze other than specified Organic Additive Technology OAT en gine coolant antifreeze may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection Organic Additive Technology OAT engine cool ant is different and should not be mixed with NOTE Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant properly Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to severe internal engine damage If any coolant is needed to be added to the system please contact your local authorized dealer Selection Of Coolant Hybrid Organic Additive Technology HOAT en gine coolant antifreeze or any globally compat ible coolant antifreeze If a non OAT engine coolant antifreeze is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency the cooling system will need to be drained flushed and refilled with fresh OAT coolant conforming to MS 12106 by an authorized dealer as soon as possible Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts
192. ition as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle move ment and possible injury or damage Continued vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re verse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal e Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in PARK Check by trying to move the shift lever out of PARK with the brake pedal released Make sure the transmission is in PARK before leaving the vehicle Continued 190 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING Continued WARNING Continued e Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure Allowing children to be alone in a vehicle unat those in or near the vehicle As with all vehicles tended is dangerous for a number of reasons A you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is child or others could be seriously or fatally injured running Before exiting a vehicle always apply the Children should be warned not to touch the park parking brake shift the transmission into PARK turn the engine OFF and remove the ignition key ing brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the ignition key in or near the vehicle Once the key is removed the transmission is or in a location accessible to children A child could locked in PARK securing
193. itions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor mance 378 WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed under inflation or excessive load ing either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure INDEX 380 Adding Engine Coolant 332 Adding Fuel esr Ete ot em
194. k will appear in the box when selected Then touch the arrow back Done soft key Clear Personal Data After touching the Clear Personal Data Settings soft key the following settings will be available e Clear Personal Data When this feature is selected it will remove personal data including Bluetooth devices and presets To Clear Per sonal Data touch the Yes or No soft key A check mark will appear in the box when selected Then touch the back arrow soft key Uconnect RADIOS For detailed information about your Uconnect radio refer to your Uconnect supplement Manual iPod USB MP3 CONTROL IF EQUIPPED The USB Input and Auxiliary Jack is located on the instrument panel left of the radio driver s lower right This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be plugged into the USB port 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL USB Input And AUX Jack 1 USB Input 2 AUX Audio Jack iPod control supports Mini 4G Photo Nano 5G iPod and iPhone devices Some iPod software versions may not fully support the iPod control features Please visit Apple s website for software updates For further information refer to the Uconnect Supple ment Manual USB Charging Port The USB connector port can be used for charging pur poses only Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external USB device to the vehicle s USB charging port which is located ne
195. ke and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level The light will remain on until the cause is corrected NOTE The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi tions The vehicle should have service performed and the brake fluid level checked If brake failure is indicated immediate repair is neces sary es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 123 WARNING Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous Part of the brake system may have failed It will take longer to stop the vehicle You could have a collision Have the vehicle checked immediately Vehicles equipped with the ABS are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD In the event of an EBD failure the Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light Immediate repair to the ABS system is required Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON RUN position The light should illuminate for ap proximately two seconds The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or
196. key the following settings will be available Daytime Running Lights If Equipped When this feature is selected the headlights will turn on whenever the engine is running To make your selection touch the Daytime Running Lights soft key until a check mark appears next to setting indicating that the setting has been selected Touch the arrow back Done soft key to return to the previous menu e Flash Headlights With Lock When this feature is selected the headlights will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected To make your selection touch the Flash Head lights with Lock soft key until a check mark appears next to setting indicating that the setting has been selected Touch the arrow back Done soft key to return to the previous menu Greeting Lights If Equipped When this feature is selected the headlights will auto matically turn on after unlocking the vehicle with a key fob To make your selection touch the Greeting Lights soft key until a check mark appears next to setting 166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL indicating that the setting has been selected Touch the arrow back Done soft key to return to the previous menu Headlight Sensitivity When this feature is selected the headlights will auto matically remain on for a predetermined amount of tim
197. km or 10 minutes to ensure distribution of the TIREFIT Sealant within the tire Do not exceed 55 mph 90 km h WARNING TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using TIREFIT Do not exceed 55 mph 90 km h until the tire is repaired or replaced Failure to follow this warning can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you 286 WHAT DO IN EMERGENCIES E After Driving Pull over to a safe location Refer to Whenever You Stop to Use TIREFIT before continuing 1 Push in the Mode Select Knob 5 and turn to the Air Mode position Uncoil the power plug and insert the plug into the vehicle s 12 Volt power outlet Uncoil the Air Pump Hose 7 black in color and screw the fitting at the end of hose 7 onto the valve stem Check the pressure in the tire by reading the Pressure Gauge 3 If tire pressure is less than 19 psi 1 3 Bar The tire is too badly damaged Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further Call for assistance If the tire pressure is 19 psi 1 3 Bar or higher 1 Press the Power Button 4 to turn on TIREFIT and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire and loading information label on the driver side door opening NOTE If the tire becomes over inflated press the Defla tion Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recom mended inflation pressure
198. l Off This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the ESC Off switch When in the Partial Off mode the TCS portion of ESC except for the limited slip feature described in the TCS section has been disabled and the ESC OFF Indicator Light will be illuminated When in the Partial Off mode ESC will operate without engine torque manage ment This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow sand or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would normally allow is required to gain traction To turn ESC on again momentarily press the ESC Off switch This will restore the normal ESC On mode of operation STARTING AND OPERATING 209 WARNING NOTE To improve the vehicle s traction when driving with snow chains or starting off in deep snow sand or When in Partial Off mode the TCS functionality gravel it may be desirable to switch to the Partial of ESC except for the limited slip feature de mode by pressing the ESC Off switch Once the situa scribed in the TCS section has been disabled and tion requiring ESC to be switched to the Partial Off the ESC Off Indicator Light will be illuminated mode is overcome turn ESC back on by momentarily When in Partial Off mode the engine power pressing the ESC switch This may be done while reduction feature of TCS is disabled and the the vehicle is in motion enhanced
199. l damage is not repairable e The puncture is no greater than 6 mm STARTING AND OPERATING 229 Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and additional information Damaged Run Flat tires or Run Flat tires that have experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme diately with another Run Flat tire of identical size and service description Load Index and Speed Code Tire Types All Season Tires If Equipped All Season tires provide traction for all seasons spring summer fall and winter Traction levels may vary be tween different all season tires All season tires can be identified by the M S M amp S M S or MS designation on the tire sidewall Use all season tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Summer Or Three Season Tires If Equipped Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry conditions and are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires be aware these tires are not designed for winter or cold driving conditions For more information contact a au thorized dealer Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or mountain snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall Use summer tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Snow Tires Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
200. layed e Average consumption A Range e Instantaneous consumption This indicates the distance which may be traveled with dA the fuel remaining in the tank assuming that driving conditions will not change The message will e Travel time A driving time appear on the display in the following cases Trip can be used to display the figures relating to Distance less than 30 miles or 50 km nm Trip distance B The vehicle is parked for a long time with the engine running e Average consumption B NOTE The range depends on several factors driving Average speed B style type of route freeway residential mountain roads etc conditions of use of the car load tire pressure etc e Travel time B driving time E Trip planning must take into account the above notes NOTE Trip B functions may be excluded see Trip B Data Range and Instantaneous consumption can not be reset 138 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Distance Traveled This value shows the distance covered since the last reset Average Consumption This value shows the approximate average consumption since the last reset Instant Consumption This indicates the fuel consumption The value is con stantly updated The message will appear on the display if the car is parked with the engine running Average Speed This value shows the vehicle s average speed as a func tion of the overall time elap
201. le Curtain SABIC SABIC air bags may offer side impact protection to front seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure Each air bag features inflated cham bers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occu pant that reduce the potential for side impact head injuries The curtains deploy downward covering both windows on the impact side Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC Label Location NOTE e Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed The system includes side impact sensors that are cali brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that require air bag occupant protection WARNING Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof including adding a sunroof to your vehicle Do not add roof racks that require perma nent attachments bolts or screws for installation on the vehicle roof Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason Continued WARNING Continued e Your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC
202. le Information Center EVIC Display This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the instrument panel The EVIC consists of the following e Menu Outside Temperature Display 132 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL e Trip Functions Date e Time The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the instru ment panel to the left of the steering column 0409008375 EVIC Control Buttons e MODE Button Press and release the MODE button to access select the information screens or sub menu screens of a main menu item Press and hold the MODE button for two seconds to reset displayed selected features that can be reset e UP Arrow Button A Press and release the UP arrow button to scroll upward through the main menu and sub menus or adjust the illumination on the instru ment panel when the headlights are on e DOWN Arrow Button V Press and release the DOWN arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu and sub menus or adjust the illumination on the instrument panel when the headlights are on Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Setup Menu The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a cycle Press the UP A and DOWN buttons to access the different options and settings setup UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 133 The setup menu can be activated by pressing the MODE
203. le Security Alarm will rearm itself after the 15 additional minutes of turn lamps flashing if the system has not been disabled If the condition which initiated the alarm is still present the system will ignore that condi tion and monitor the remaining doors and ignition To Arm The System The Vehicle Security Alarm will set when you use the power door locks or use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to lock the doors After all the doors are locked and closed the system is armed To Disarm The System Use the RKE transmitter to unlock the door and disarm the system The Vehicle Security Alarm will also disarm if a pro grammed Sentry Key is inserted into the ignition switch To exit the alarming mode press the RKE trans mitter UNLOCK button or insert a programmed Sentry Key into the ignition switch The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle however you can create conditions where the 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE system will give you a false alarm If one of the previ ously described arming sequences has occurred the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not If you remain in the vehicle and open a door the alarm will sound If this occurs disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm Security System Manual Override The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger ILLUMINATED
204. le when REVERSE gear is engaged an audible alert is activated The tones emitted by the loudspeaker inform the driver that the vehicle is approaching an obstacle The pauses between the tones are directly proportional to the dis tance from the obstacle Pulses emitted in quick succes sion indicate the presence of a very close obstacle A continuous tone indicates that the obstacle is less than 12 in 30 cm away 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Audible And Visual Signals Supplied By The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System SIGNAL MEANING INDICATION Obstacle Distance An obstacle is present within the Audible signal dashboard loud sensors field of view speaker Sound pulses emitted at a rate that increases as the distance de creases e Emits continuous tone at 12 in 30 cm e Adjustable volume level Refer to Menu Functions for further information Failure Sensor or System failures Visual Signal instrument panel Icon appears on display Message is displayed on multi function display where provided UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 While audible signals are emitted the audio system is not muted The audible signal is turned off immediately if the distance increases The tone cycle remains constant if the distance measured by the inner sensors is constant If this condition occurs for the external sensors the signal is turned
205. lems such as hard starting stalling and hesitations If you experi ence these symptoms try another brand of gasoline before considering service for the vehicle STARTING AND OPERATING 245 Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications the World wide Fuel Charter WWFC which define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions performance and durability for your vehicle The manufacturer recom mends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC speci fications if they are available Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner ram burning gasoline referred to as Reformulated Gasoline Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are spe cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im prove air quality The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso lines Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro vide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components 246 STARTING AND OPERATING Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy genates such as Ethanol Fuels blended with oxygenates may be used in your vehicle CAUTION DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso line containing more than 10 Ethanol Use of these blends may result in starting and drivability prob lems damage critical fuel system components cause emissions to exceed the a
206. ll forward gears when when pulling a trailer the activation criteria have been met The system will not activate if the vehicle is placed in NEUTRAL or PARK ee STARTING AND OPERATING 213 WARNING e If you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer your trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated with the brake switch If so when the brake pedal is released there may not be enough brake pressure to hold the vehicle and trailer on a hill and this could cause a collision with another vehicle or object behind you In order to avoid rolling down the hill while resuming acceleration manually activate the trailer brake prior to releas ing the brake pedal Always remember the driver is WARNING Continued HSA is not a parking brake If you stop the vehicle on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK and using the parking brake it will roll down the hill and could cause a collision with another ve hicle or object Always remember to use the park ing brake while parking on a hill and that the driver is responsible for braking the vehicle responsible for braking the vehicle Continued 214 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings D Lars rg v NO 054903773 1 U S DOT Safety Standards 4 Maximum Load Code TIN 5 Maximum Pressure 2 Size Designation 6 Treadwear Traction and 3 Service Description Temperature Grades NOTE P Passenger Me
207. loaded at full capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the run flat mode See the tire pressure monitoring section for more infor mation ee STARTING AND OPERATING 231 Spare Tires If Equipped NOTE For vehicles equipped with TIREFIT instead of a spare tire please refer to TIREFIT KIT in What To Do In Emergencies for further information CAUTION Because of the reduced ground clearance do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a compact full size or limited use temporary spare installed Damage to the vehicle may result Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and wheel equivalent in look and function to the original equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle If your vehicle has this option refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation pattern Compact Spare Tire If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the driver s side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter or S preceding the size designation Example T145 80D18
208. lock When this function is dis abled the display shows CLK OFF USB Mode MP3 WMA AAC WARNING To remove devices connected to the USB port first select the other audio source Failure to follow this procedure can cause damage to the connected device Continued WARNING Continued Due to the extensive range of makes and models of storage devices available on the market not all devices have compatibility required for proper func tioning of Car Radios Use only quality USB devices Due to the extensive range of brands and models of storage devices available on the market not all devices are compatible with proper functioning of the car radio NOTE The car radio is only compatible with USB mass storage devices that are fully compatible with the USB 2 0 standard Use quality USB devices only In USB mode the radio plays MP3 WMA and AAC files stored on the device connected to the USB port that is located inside the glove compartment of the vehicle UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 To enter USB mode you must press the SRC button When you enter USB mode the display shows LOAD ING while the radio checks whether the connected device is valid If there is no USB device an invalid USB device or a valid device that is defective the display will show ERR USP for two seconds and the radio remains in TUNER mode If a valid device does not contain any playable files i e MP3 WMA or AAC
209. lug nut bolt torque to be nut bolt has been tightened twice sure that all the lug nuts bolts are properly seated against the wheel 278 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has t been lowered Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury TIREFIT IF EQUIPPED Small punctures up to 6 mm in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT Foreign objects e g screws or nails should not be removed from the tire TIREFIT can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately 4 F 20 C This kit will provide a temporary tire seal allowing you TIREFIT Components to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles 160 km with a 1 Sealant Bottle 5 Mode Select Knob maximum speed of 55 mph 90 km h 2 Deflation Button 6 Sealant Hose Clear 3 Pressure Gauge 7 Air Pump Hose Black TIREFIT Storage 4 Power Button 8 Power Plug located on bottom side of TIREFIT Kit The TIREFIT kit is located under the passenger seat Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Your TIREFIT kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode Selecting Air Mode g Push in the Mode Select Knob 5 and turn to 1 this position for air pump operation only Use the Black Air Pump Hose 7 when selecting this mode
210. lways stow the TIREFIT kit in the place provided Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you e Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair eyes or clothing TIRE FIT is harmful if inhaled swallowed or absorbed through the skin It causes skin eye and respira tory irritation Flush immediately with plenty of water if there is any contact with eyes or skin Change clothing as soon as possible if there is any contact with clothing Continued 282 WHAT DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING Continued kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and running the air pump Move the vehicle as necessary TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex In case of to place the valve stem in this position before proceed an allergic reaction or rash consult a physician ing immediately Keep TIREFIT out of reach of children If swallowed rinse mouth immediately with plenty 3 Place the transmission in PARK auto transmission or of water and drink plenty of water Do not induce in Gear manual transmission and turn Off the igni vomiting Consult a physician immediately 4 Set the parking brake B Setting Up To Use TIREFIT 1 Push in the Mode Select Knob 5 and turn to the Sealant Mode position Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT A Whenever You Stop To Use TIREFIT 1 Pull over to
211. ly Touch the Set Date soft key until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that setting has been se lected Touch the arrow back Done soft key to return to the previous menu Safety Assistance After pressing the Safety Assistance soft key the follow ing settings will be available e ParkView Rear Back Up Camera If Equipped When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE and when the rear hatch is opened to allow the load or unload 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME process the rear view image shall not be displayed for more than five seconds and the navigation or audio screen appears again ParkView Backup Camera Static Gridlines Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera Static Guidelines that allows you to see straight grid line overlay over the ParkView Back up camera display whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE The image will be displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a caution note to check entire surroundings across the top of the screen After five seconds this note will disappear To make your selection touch the ParkView Backup Camera Static Gridlines soft key until a check mark appears next to setting indicating that the setting had been selected Touch the arrow back Done soft key to return to the previous menu ParkView Backup Camera Fixed Guidelines Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up C
212. meters of operation you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment This is nor mally a result of moisture from rain snow or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor ized when the thermostat opens allowing hot engine coolant antifreeze to enter the radiator If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks the vehicle may be safely driven The vapor will soon dissipate Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant expansion bottle If engine coolant anti freeze needs to be added the contents of the coolant expansion bottle must also be protected against freez ing If frequent engine coolant antifreeze additions are required the cooling system should be pressure tested for leaks Maintain engine coolant antifreeze concentration at a minimum of 5076 OAT coolant conforming to MS 12106 and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your engine which contains aluminum components Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed Keep the front of the radiator clean If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning keep the front of the condenser clean Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter operation If replacement is ever necessary install ONLY the correct type thermostat Other designs may result in uns
213. mpact spare tire TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at different loads and perform different steering driving and braking functions For these reasons they wear at unequal rates These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires Rotation will increase tread life help to maintain mud snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth quiet ride Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed The suggested rotation method is the rearward cross shown in the following diagram This rotation pattern does not apply to some directional tires that must not be reversed E ES ES 055707139 Tire Rotation TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM TPMS The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom mended cold tire pressure STARTING AND OPERATING 239 The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 6 5 C This means that when the outside temperature decreases the tire pressure will decrease Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure This is defined as the tire pressure after
214. n an animal or heavy object is on one or both of the front passenger seats It is recom mended that pets be restrained in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts and cargo is properly stowed Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts throughout their pregnancies Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision Supplemental Restraint System SRS Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The word AIRBAG is embossed on the air bag covers THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags This vehicle is equipped with a driver and or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air
215. n and maintenance of your vehicle It is supplemented by Warranty Information and various customer oriented documents Please take the time to read these publications carefully Following the instruc tions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle NOTE After reviewing the owner information it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc ing and remain with the vehicle when sold When it comes to service remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has factory trained tech nicians and genuine parts and cares about your satisfac tion HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle s equipment The detailed index at the back of this Owner s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner s Manual INTRODUCTION 5 2 iO Iglo i ED 3 ELECTRONIC STABEITY ii p i i du E O 14 i amp i i x s Di i i f 8 1 i E A EI i lt t 8 2 i f 1910 cS H D ie ima la im TI i i i
216. n the steering column The telescoping control handle is lo cated below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column WARNING Do not adjust the steering column while driving Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv ing with the steering column unlocked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death Telescoping Control Handle 0316004100 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL When engaged the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h up to the maximum speed of 100 mph 160 km h The Electronic Speed Control Lever is located on the left side of the steering column Electronic Speed Control Lever 0321008290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 NOTE In order to ensure proper operation the Elec tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time If this occurs the Electronic Speed Control System can be reactivated by rotating the Electronic Speed Control ON OFF center ring and resetting the desired vehicle set speed To Activate Rotate the center ring upward on the electronic speed control lever to turn the system ON The Cruise Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate To turn the system OFF rotate t
217. n to the previous view Presetting stations with a strong signal when the BAND AS button is pressed for more than two seconds the radio will search for the 6 best stations and automati cally store them in the 6 memory positions of the current band During the search the display will indicate FM AST or AM AST depending on the band selected To record the stations that are found these are sorted in ascending order of frequency and the first one is stored in memory position 1 and so on until positions 1 6 are all in use If fewer than 6 stations are found the unused channels will be allocated to the 107 9 MHz frequency for FM and AM 1710 KHz for the AM band At the end of the search process the radio tunes in to the first preset position and the display will indicate the associated preset number 1 and the station frequency for three seconds The display will then return to the previous view UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 Setup Menu You can use the Setup menu to change the various factory settings to suit your own preferences Press MENU to activate the Maximum Volume function Repeatedly pressing this button will activate the other functions in the following sequence Maximum Volume MVOL gt Auto Switch AUTO gt Beep BEEP gt Set Clock SEG 00 00 Maximum Volume MVOL If this button or the button for adjusting the selected function is not pressed for five seconds or if the ROTARY knob is p
218. nd function Turn the ROTARY knob clockwise to enable the loudness function at level 1 the display will show LOUD 01 and the LOUD flag will be enabled The radio supports three loudness levels 148 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se Volume Turn the ROTARY knob clockwise to increase the vol ume Turning it counterclockwise will lower the volume The volume can be set between 0 and 30 Tuner Mode AM FM Radio When you enter TUNER mode the radio tunes to the most recently selected station and will remain on the most recently selected frequency band In this mode of operation the display will show one of the following 5 codes CH Channel When this is on it indicates that the current radio station is stored in memory The code is only shown when the tuned frequency is showing on the display ST Stereo When this is on it indicates that the radio station is transmitting a 19 kHz signal pilot Searching for Stations In Automatic Mode When you press or 44 for less than two seconds the radio will search for the next valid station While the radio is searching for the new station the display will show SEEKING When the search is complete the display will show the tuned frequency band and station in the format F1 106 9 or if the station was previously stored in memory the display will show the channel where it is stored and the tuned station Searching for Stations In Manual Mode Pressing or
219. nd press Button 2 again the radio will advance to the next folder on the USB device Shuffle Random playback Pressing the RND button enables or disables the shuffle feature When enabled the RND indicator is switched on and the display will show RND ON for two seconds The display will then revert to the previous view When you press this button again the function is dis abled the RND indicator is turned off and the display will show RND for two seconds The display then reverts to the previous view If the RND function is enabled the music forward reverse will be random both in normal mode and Fast Track mode In this case Buttons 1 and 2 forward reverse folder have the exact same function as 44 music forward reverse respectively Switching between display modes When you press the DISP button for less than two seconds information about the track being plaved will alternate in the following sequence Track gt Time Title gt Album Artist File gt Folder gt Track At the first touch of the button the display now shows the information type related to the track being played for example if the current information is track the display will show TIME If you press any other buttons or if the DISP button is not pressed for two seconds the informa tion type that is on the display will be selected When the file that is being played does not contain the selected information
220. nd the front door Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km after sitting for a three hour period Inflation pressure is measured in units of PSI pounds per square inch or kPa kilopascals Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Vehicle manufacturer s recommended cold tire inflation pressure Pressure as shown on the tire placard Tire Placard A paper label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the vehicle s loading capacity the original equipment tire sizes and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures 220 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver s side B Pillar or the rear edge of the driver s side door B Pillar Location for Tire And Loading Information Placard STARTING AND OPERATING 221 Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the 1 Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle Total weight your vehicle can carry SEATING CAPACITY S TOTAL 91 HOMR S HEAR S Ti
221. ndicator Light MIL is functioning and is not on when the engine is running and that the OBD II system is ready for testing Normally the OBD II system will be ready The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced recently had a dead battery or a battery replace ment If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test For states that require an Inspection and Mainte 316 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to going to the test station To check if your vehicle s OBD II system is ready you must do the following 1 Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position but do not crank or start the engine NOTE If you crank or start the engine you will have to start this test over 2 As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check 3 Approximately 15 seconds later one of two things will happen e The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD II system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I M station The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD II s
222. ne The system does not need to be armed or activated Operation is automatic regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded electronic chip transponder to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation Therefore only keys that are pro grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle NOTE A key which has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle If the Vehicle Security Light is on after the key is turned to the ON RUN position it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics CAUTION e Always remove the Sentry Key from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat tended Continued 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION Continued The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not com patible with some aftermarket remote starting sys tems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics Replacement Keys NOTE Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle Once a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle At the time of purchase the original owner is
223. ned to aid the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking con ditions The system operates with a separate computer to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent wheel lock up and to help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces The system s pump motor runs during an ABS stop to provide regulated hydraulic pressure The pump motor makes a low humming noise during operation which is normal The ABS includes an amber ABS Warning Light When the light is illuminated the ABS is not functioning The system reverts to standard non anti lock brakes Turning 204 STARTING AND OPERATING Se the ignition Off and On again may reset the ABS if the WARNING Continued fault detected was only momentary i i e The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must WARNING Pumping the Anti Lock Brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to a collision Pumping makes the stopping distance longer Just press When you are in a severe braking condition involving the firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow USE of the ABS you will experience some pedal drop as down or stop the vehicle comes to a stop This is the result of the Anti Lock Brake System ABS cannot prevent System reverting to the base brake system the natural laws of physics from acting on the Engagement of the ABS may be accompanied by a vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering pulsing sensation You may also hear a clicking noise
224. ng slow the vehicle down stop at the nearest safe location and adjust the trailer load to eliminate trailer sway Hill Start Assist HSA The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when starting a vehicle from a stop ona hill HSA will maintain the level of brake pressure the driver applied for a short period of time after the driver takes their foot off of the brake pedal If the driver does not apply the throttle during this short period of time the system will release brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill The system will release brake pressure in proportion to the amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in the intended direction of travel 212 STARTING AND OPERATING Se HSA Activation Criteria WARNING The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to activate There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded vehicle or while pulling a trailer when the system Vehicle must be stopped will not activate and slight rolling may occur This Vehicle must be on a 6 approximate grade or could cause a collision with another vehicle or object greater hill Always remember the driver is responsible for brak ing the vehicle Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction i e vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear vehicle back Towing With HSA ing uphill is m REVERSE gear HSA will provide assistance when starting on a grade HSA will work in REVERSE and a
225. ng and heat buildup During cold temperatures transmission operation may be modified depending on engine and transmission temperature as well as vehicle speed This feature im proves warm up time of the engine and transmission to achieve maximum efficiency Engagement of the torque converter clutch is inhibited until the transmission fluid is warm refer to the Note under Torque Converter Clutch in this section During extremely cold tempera tures 16 F 27 C or below operation may briefly be STARTING AND OPERATING 193 limited to third gear only Normal operation will resume once the transmission temperature has risen to a suitable level Transmission Limp Home Mode Transmission function is monitored electronically for abnormal conditions If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated In this mode the transmission remains in third gear regardless of which forward gear is selected PARK REVERSE and NEUTRAL will continue to oper ate The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL may be illu minated Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without dam aging the transmission In the event of a momentary problem the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the following steps 1 Stop the vehicle Shift the transmission into PARK Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK OFF position
226. nge You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of PARK Refer to Brake Transmission Shift Inter lock System in this section To drive move the shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position The electronically controlled transmission provides precise shift schedule The transmission electronics are self calibrating therefore the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt This is a normal condition and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles kilometers Shift Lever Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when shifting between these gears 188 STARTING AND OPERATING M The transmission shift lever has PARK REVERSE NEU TRAL DRIVE and Electronic Range Select ERS shift positions Manual downshifts can be made using the ERS shift control refer to Electronic Range Select ERS Operation in this section for further information Mov ing the shift lever into the ERS position beside the DRIVE position displays the current gear in the instru ment cluster and prevents automatic upshifts beyond this gear In ERS mode toggling the shift lever forward or rearward will change the highest available gear NOTE If the shift lever cannot be moved to the PARK REVERSE or NEUTRAL position when pushed for ward it is probably
227. ning tabs that secure the filter cover to the HVAC housing and remove the cover 5 Remove the A C air filter by pulling it straight out of the housing 6 Install the A C air filter with the arrow on the filter pointing toward the floor When installing the filter cover make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the cover 328 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION The A C air filter is identified with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter Failure to properly install the filter will result in the need to replace it more often 7 Rotate the glove compartment door back into position Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points including such items as seat tracks door hinge pivot points and rollers liftgate tailgate sliding doors and hood hinges should be lubri cated periodically with a lithium based grease such as MOPARQ Spray White Lube to assure quiet easy opera tion and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the application of any lubricant the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit after lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed Particular attention should also be given to hood latching compo nents to ensure proper function When performing other underhood services the hood latch release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year preferably in the Fall and Sp
228. nish entering the code 4359 press the ROTARY knob to accept the code entered If you enter the correct code the radio will start as normal in radio mode TUNER If you enter the wrong code the radio will remain locked until disconnected from the power supply If the car radio power supply is disconnected for approxi mately eight seconds or longer you will again be asked for the security code when it is reconnected General The radio offers the following features Radio Tuner Mode e Automatic Manual station tuning e Manual storage of 30 stations 18 in the FM band 6 in 6 in FM2 and 6 in FM3 6 in the AM1 band and 6 in the AM2 band Best stations memory MP3 WMA AAC USB Mode Last position memory e MP3 WMA AAC track selection forward reverse e MP3 WMA AAC track fast forward reverse RND RaNDom music shuffle function 144 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL General e e e e e e e Separate BASS and TREBLE settings BALANCE FADE balances left right and front rear channels Equalizer Loudness Digital clock in 24 hour format with weekday setting Illuminated buttons and display LCD display Extended functions field Setup MENU allows you to change the default settings Uconnect RH3 Display 0423009214 Display Panel es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 145 Description Of Commands Rotary Knob Turn radi
229. not flash or flashes at a rapid rate 3 Stop Light Failure Indicator This light will illuminate if one or more of the stop light bulb fails The failure relating to this light could be one or more blown bulbs a blown protection fuse or a break in the electrical connection 4 Front Fog Light Indicator If Equipped 4 5 High Beam Indicator This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on This light shows that the high beam headlights are on Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the headlights to high beam Pull the lever a second time to switch the headlights back to low beam UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 119 NOTE If the driver s door is open and the headlights or park lights are left on the high beam indicator light will remain illuminated and a chime will sound until lights have been turned to the off position 6 Park Headlight ON Indicator If Equipped 222 This indicator will illuminate when the park 200 lights or headlights are turned on 7 Odometer Trip Odometer Electronic Vehicle Informa tion Center EVIC Display Area This display indicates the total distance the vehicle has been driven 0 5 Federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven If your odometer needs to be repaired or serviced the repair technician should leave t
230. nt tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size Continued es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 129 CAUTION Continued equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system opera tion or sensor damage may result when using re placement equipment that is not of the same size type and or style Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage Do not use tire sealant from a can or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS as damage to the sensors may result NOTE The TPMS telltale is also accompanied by a Low Tire message in the Electronic Vehicle Information Cen ter EVIC For further information refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS in Starting And Operating 26 Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned to ON RUN this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check During the bulb check if the driver or front passenger s seat belt is unbuckled a chime will sound After the bulb check or when driving if the driver or front passenger s seat belt remains unbuckled the seat belt reminder light will flash or remain on continuously Refer to Occupant Restraints in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information 27 Electronic Stability Control ESC OFF Indicator Light ESC OFF This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con trol ESC is off For further information
231. o make sure you have the correct seat for your child Before buying any restraint system make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards You should also make sure that you can install it in the vehicle where you will use it en THINGS KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 http www tc gc ca eng roadsafety safedrivers NOTE For additional information refer to www seatcheck org or call 1 866 SEATCHECK Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada s website for additional infor mation Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles childsafety index 53 htm Child Size Height Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Re straint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or younger and who have not reached the height or weight limits of their child restraint Either an Infant Carrier or a Con vertible Child Restraint facing rearward in the rear seat of the ve hicle Small Children Children who are at least two years old or who have out grown the height or weight limit of their rear facing child restraint Forward Facing Child Restraint with a five point Harness facing forward in the rear seat of the ve hicle 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee Child Size Height Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Re straint Larger Children Children who have out grown
232. o not downshift for additional engine braking slippery surface The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid causing a collision or personal injury Instrument Clus ter Display 1 Actual 5 1 Allowed 12 1 3 1 4 1 6 ee STARTING AND OPERATING 195 NOTE To select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration engine braking tap the shift lever forward repeatedly as the vehicle slows The transmission will shift to the range from which the vehicle can best be slowed down Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled Overdrive sixth gear The transmission will automatically shift into Overdrive if the following con ditions are present e The shift lever is in the DRIVE position e The transmission fluid has reached an adequate tem perature The engine coolant has reached an adequate temperature The vehicle speed is sufficiently high The driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator When To Use TOW HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas towing a trailer carrying a heavy load etc and frequent transmission shifting oc curs press the TOW HAUL switch to activate TOW HAUL mode This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting When operating in TOW HAUL mode transmission upshifts are delayed and the
233. o on and off volume forward reverse track confirm selected option gt gt And 44 Buttons Station search in automatic mode station search manual mode forward reverse tracks forward reverse within track Mute Pause Button Interrupts the sound by muting or pausing the audio DISP Button Switches between display modes clock display SRC Button Switches the audio source to TUNER switches the audio source to USB Fast Track Buttons F Trk Fast forward reverse track used with the ROTARY knob Audio Button Activates audio setting functions Preset Buttons 1 To 6 Store station in memory access preset stations Buttons 1 And 2 Forward reverse folder Band AS Button Select tuned frequency band preset best stations Menu Button Access setup menu General Functions And Settings Turn The Radio On Or Off To turn the radio on or off push the ROTARY knob press once to turn on and hold for about three seconds to turn off not dependent on the ignition position The default radio configuration is Auto Switch and OFF see SETUP MENU section In this configuration the radio will only consider the ignition switch position when it executes the 60 min function when the ignition is 146 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL turned off the radio will display the message 60 MIN for three seconds and switch off automatically after 60 minutes if no buttons are pressed If you prefer you can set
234. o receive this information For example your vehicle may have a recommended cold parked for more than three hours tire pressure of 30 psi 207 kPa If the ambient temperature is 68 F 20 C and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi 186 kPa a temperature drop to 20 F 7 C will decrease the tire pressure to approximately 23 psi 159 kPa This tire pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn on the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Driving the vehicle may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately 27 psi 186 kPa but the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will still be on In this situation the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off only after the tires are inflated to the vehicle s recommended cold tire pres sure value ee STARTING AND OPERATING 241 CAUTION CAUTION Continued e The TPMS has been optimized for the original After inspecting or adjusting the tire pr equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and always reinstall the valve stem eap This will warnings have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system op eration or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size NOTE prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the Tire Pressure Moni toring Sensor type and or style Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage Using aftermarket tire sealants may The TP
235. o that your strongest bones will take the force in a colli sion A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together abdomen To remove slack in the lap belt portion pull up on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision Removing Slack From Belt en THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 WARNING 6 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi e A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of tion If necessary slide the latch plate down the internal injury in a collision The belt forces won t webbing to allow the belt to retract fully be at the strong hip and pelvic bones but across WARNING your abdomen Always wear the lap belt as low as A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays or loose parts possible and keep it snug A twisted belt may not protect you properly In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you can t straighten a belt in a vehicle take it to your authorized deal
236. oad over the front and rear axles evenly Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GAWR Refer to Vehicle Loading Vehicle Certifica tion Label in Starting and Operating for further information WARNING It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision 256 STARTING AND OPERATING Se Tongue Weight TW The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer In most cases it should not be less than 10 of the trailer load You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle Frontal Area The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the maximum width of the front of a trailer Trailer Sway Control The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric tion associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling If equipped the electronic Trailer Sway Control TSC recognizes a swaying trailer and automatically applies individual wheel brakes and or reduces engine power to attempt to eliminate the trailer sway Weight Carrying Hitch A weight carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or s
237. ode and could result in personal injury Only use the specific ground point do not use any other exposed metal parts 5 Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery Let the engine idle a few minutes and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery 304 WHAT DO EMERGENCIES EE 5 Close the cover of the Front Power Distribution Cen ter 6 Once the engine is started disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse sequence Disconnecting The Jumper Cables If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system in spected at your authorized dealer CAUTION Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle s battery even when not 1 Disconnect the negative end of the jumper cable from the remote negative post of the vehicle with the discharged battery 2 Disconnect the opposite end of the negative jumper cable from the negative post of the booster battery 3 Disconnect the positive end of the jumper cable from the positive post of the booster battery Disconnect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable from the remote positive post of the dis charged vehicle in use ie cellular phones etc Eventually if plugged in long enough without engine operation the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent th
238. off after three seconds stopping warnings during maneuvers parallel to walls ParkSense Rear Park Assist Failure Indications A malfunction of the ParkSense Rear Park Assist sen sors or system is indicated during REVERSE gear en gagement by the instrument panel warning icon The warning icon is illuminated and a message is displayed on the multifunction display if equipped Refer to Instrument Cluster De scriptions in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information The sensors and wiring are tested continuously when the ignition is in the ON RUN position Failures are indi cated immediately if they occur when the system is ON Even if the system is able to identify that a specific sensor is in failure condition the instrument cluster display shall indicate that the ParkSense Rear Park Assist system is unavailable without reference to the sensor in failure condition If even a single sensor fails the entire system must be disabled The system is turned off automatically Cleaning The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System Clean the ParkSense Rear Park Assist sensors with water car wash soap and a soft cloth Do not use rough or hard cloths In washing stations clean sensors quickly keeping the vapor jet high pressure washing nozzles at least 4 in 10 cm from the sensors Do not scratch or poke the sensors Otherwise you could damage the sensors 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR
239. ome other connecting point of the vehicle These kinds of hitches are the most popular on the market today and they are commonly used to tow small and medium sized trailers STARTING AND OPERATING 257 Weight Distributing Hitch A weight distributing system works by applying lever age through spring load bars They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle s front axle and the trailer axle s When used in accordance with the manufacturer s directions it pro vides for a more level ride offering more consistent steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing safety The addition of a friction hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability Trailer sway control and a weight distributing load equalizing hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights TW and may be required depending on vehicle and trailer configuration loading to comply with Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR requirements Weight Dis tribution hitched are recommended for loads in excess of 5 000 Ibs 2 268 kg WARNING e An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch system may reduce handling stability braking performance and could result in a collision Weight Distributing Systems may not be compatible with Surge Brake Couplers Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreati
240. onal Vehicle dealer for additional information 258 STARTING AND OPERATING Sx Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The following chart provides the industry standard for Class Max Trailer Hitch In the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can dustry Standards tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Cjass TIT Heavy Duty 5 000 Ibs 2 268 kg correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Class IV Extra Heavy 10 000 1 4 540 kg Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Duly Class Max Trailer Hitch In Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight GTW towable for your given drivetrain dustry Standards Class I Light Duty 2 000 Ibs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 Ibs 1 587 kg All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle en STARTING AND OPERATING 259 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings Engine Trans mission 3 6L Auto matic Versions All GVW Gross Vehicle Weight 8 550 Ibs 3 878 kg WB Max GAWR wheel Gross Axle Weight Rat base ing L1 118 in Front 3 000 4 200 Ibs mm 1 905 kg Rear 4 850 lbs 2 200 kg L2 136 in Front 3 450 4 400 Ibs mm 1 950 kg Rear 5 200 lbs 2 360 kg GCWR Gross Com bined
241. one by an experienced technician Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode injuring you Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail requiring costly repairs Refer to Warranty Information Book located on the DVD for further warranty information Continued MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 327 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R 134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro carbon HFC that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone saving product How ever the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealer or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment NOTE Use only manufacturer approved A C system PAG compressor oil and refrigerants A C Air Filter Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals 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 Open the glove compartment and remove all contents 2 Push in on the sides of the glove compartment and lower the door 3 Pivot the glove compartment downward 4 Disengage the two retai
242. ontrol and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death Keep dismounted tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Protect tires from contact with oil grease and gasoline Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva lent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed Refer to the paragraph on Tread Wear Indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for the size designation of your tire The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall See the Tire Sizing Chart ex ample found in the Tire Safety Information section of this manual for more information relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear tires as a pair Replacing just one tire can seriously affect your vehicle s handling If you ever replace a wheel make sure that the wheel s specifications match those of the original wheels 236 STARTING AND OPERATING It is recommended you contact your authorized tire WARNING Continued dealer or original equipment dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifications o
243. operation causing loss of control of the vehicle 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks Inspect sidewalls for cuts cracks and bulges Check the wheel nuts for tightness Check the tires including spare for proper cold inflation pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel 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 if equipped or brake fluid leaks are suspected the cause should be located and corrected immediately UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS B MIRRORS 23 03 oh xn Ed Esras 70 Swivel Seat If Inside Day Night Mirror If Equipped 70 Flap On Bench If Equipped Outside Mirrors 70 Heated Seats If Equipped
244. or across a road or path where water is flowing and or rising as in storm run off Flow ing water can wear away the road or path s surface and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water Furthermore flowing and or rising water can carry your vehicle away swiftly Failure to follow this warning may result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you 198 STARTING AND OPERATING Shallow Standing Water CAUTION e Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it Never drive through Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water consider the following Cautions and Warnings before doing so WARNING Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s traction capabilities Do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h when driving through standing water Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s braking capabilities which increases stopping distances Therefore after driving through stand ing water drive slowly and lightly press on the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes e Failure to follow these warnings may result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your pas sengers and others around you standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle Determine the condition of the road or the path that is under water and if there are any obstacles in the way be
245. orly adjusted seat belt Front And Rear Height Adjustment The height adjusting levers are located on the center outboard side of the seat Lift up on the front lever to adjust the front of the seat up or down Lift up on the rear lever to adjust the rear of the seat up or down Recliner Adjustment The recline knob is on the rear outboard side of the seat To recline the seatback lean back rotate the knob rear ward to position the seatback as desired To return the seatback to its normal upright position lean forward rotate the knob forward the until seatback is in the upright position UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 WARNING e 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 adjusted properly and you could be injured Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked e Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked Lumbar Support This feature allows you to increase or decrease the amount of lumbar support The lumbar control knob is located on the rear upper outboard side of the driver s seatback Rotate the control forward to increase and rearward to decrease the desired amount of lumbar
246. overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subse quent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the sys tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipme
247. own Main Relay Coil 3 6 Yellow Loads 3 0 Diesel Gasoline Engine Engine F18 7 55 KL30 MTA KL30 F23 20 ESC Valves Brown ECM KL30 Main Yellow Relay Coil 3 0 Die F24 75 Amp KL15 Vacuum sel Engine Brown pump relay coil 3 6 F19 7 5 Amp A C Compressor Gasoline Engine Brown If Equipped If Equipped F20 30 Windshield Wiper F30 15 Heated Mirrors Green Blue F21 15 Amp Fuel Pump Blue ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351 Front PDC Additional Fuses Interior Fuses The additional fuse box is located inside the front PDC The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control Box Cavity Mini Fuse Description F61 20 Vacuum Pump 3 6 Gaso Yellow line Engine If Equipped F62 30 Amp Transmission Power Green RELE 3 6 Gasoline En gine If Equipped F64 7 Amp Urea Pump 3 0 Diesel Brown Engine If Equipped F65 25 Amp Urea NOX Sensor 1 2 White PM Sensor 3 0 Diesel Engine If Equipped F66 5 Amp STM 3 6 Gasoline En Beige gine If Equipped Module BCM and is located on the driver s side under the instrument panel Fuse Panel 352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description F12 10 Amp Right Low Beam F42 5 Amp INT BSM SAS Red Beige BRAKE NC F13 10Amp Left Low Beam F43 20 Bi Directional Washer Red Yellow Pump F31 5 Amp INT A F47 20
248. ponent malfunction use only the specified fluid for the flushing procedure Engine Oil Checking Oil Level To assure proper engine lubrication the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level Check the oil level at MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 319 regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut OFF Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings Maintain the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the dipstick Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these engines CAUTION Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure This could damage your engine Change Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for further informa tion NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change in tervals exceed 10 000 miles 16 000 km or twelve months whichever occurs first Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 320 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M American Petrol
249. position you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever 8 Reinstall the shift lever override access cover 1 Turn the engine off 308 WHAT DO EMERGENCIES ME TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service Towing Condition Wheels OFF the ALL Models Ground Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow Rear e Transmission in NEUTRAL e 25 mph 40 km h max speed e 15 miles 24 km max distance Front OK Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose following equipment manufacturer s instructions Use of safety chains is man datory Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle not to bumpers or associated brackets State and local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be observed If you must use the accessories wipers defrosters etc while being towed the ignition must be in the ON RUN position If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle s battery is discharged see Shift Lever Override in this section for instructions on shifting the automatic transmission out of PARK for towing ee WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 309 CAUTION Do not use sling type equipment when towing When securin
250. pplicable standard and or cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to illumi nate Pump labels should clearly communicate if a fuel contains greater than 10 Ethanol Problems that result from using gasoline containing Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10 Ethanol are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may not be covered under New Vehicle Limited Warranty E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles Non Flex Fuel Vehicles FFV are compatible with gaso line containing 10 ethanol E10 Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the New Vehicle Limited Warranty If a Non FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E 85 fuel the engine will have some or all of these symptoms Operate in a lean mode e OBD II Malfunction Indicator Light on Poor engine performance Poor cold start and cold drivability Increased risk for fuel system component corrosion E STARTING AND OPERATING 247 To fix a Non FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with E 85 perform the following Drain the fuel tank see your authorized dealer e Change the engine oil and oil filter e Disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the engine controller memory More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to E 85 fuel MMT In Gasoline MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane Gasoline blend
251. que is very important to ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle Any time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the vehicle the lug nuts bolts should be torqued using a properly calibrated torque wrench Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle If the temperature gauge reads HOT H pull over and stop the vehicle Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range If the pointer remains on HOT H and you hear continuous Torque Specifications chimes turn the engine off immediately and call for service Lug Nut Bolt Torque Lug Nut Lug Nut Bolt Size Bolt Socket WARNING Size You or others can be badly burned by hot engine 145 Ft Lbs 197 N m M16 x 1 50 21 mm coolant antifreeze or steam from your radiator If Use only Chrysler recommended lug nuts bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening you see or hear steam coming from under the hood do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 277 42 0605006372 mm Wheel Mounting Surface Torque Patterns Tighten the lug nuts bolts in a star pattern until each After 25 miles 40 km check the
252. quipped The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only This tire is identified by a label located on the limited use spare wheel This label contains the driving limitations for this spare This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle but it is not Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire replace or repair the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity ee STARTING AND OPERATING 233 WARNING Refer to Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in What To Do In Emergencies for further information WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure some Limited use spares are for emergency use only In stallation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling With this tire do not drive more than the speed listed on the limit use spare wheel Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on your Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the driver s side B Pillar or the rear edge of the driver s side door Replace or repair the original equipment tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control one Do not spin your vehicle s wheels fa
253. quired for this vehicle The ORC determines if deployment of the front and or side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required Based on the impact sensor s signals a central electronic ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags SABIC air bags SAB air bags and front seat belt pretensioners as required depending on several factors including the severity and type of impact Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors including the severity and type of collision Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear side or rollover collisions The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions including some that may produce sub stantial vehicle damage for example some pole colli sions truck underrides and angle offset collisions On the other hand depending on the type and location of THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 impact Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and type of collision Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or no
254. r 3 Raise the hood and place the hood prop rod in hood of the hood to ensure that both latches engage slot to secure the hood in the open position UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 WARNING Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death LIGHTS Multifunction Lever 0314004097 The multifunction lever controls the operation of the headlights parking lights turn signals headlight beam Multifunction Lever selection and the passing lights The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights E To turn on the headlights turn the end of the 20 multifunction lever to the headlight position When the headlight switch is on the parking lights taillights license plate light the clear ance lights and instrument panel lights are also turned on To turn off the headlights turn the end of the multifunction lever back to the O Off position Dimmer Controls The dimmer controls are located on the left side of the instrument panel below the instrument cluster Dimmer Controls Pressing the up or down arrow will increase or decrease the brightness of the instrument panel lights ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
255. r capability Failure Never use a tire with a smaller load index or to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect capacity other than what was originally equipped the safety handling and ride of your vehicle on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have a collision e Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control Do not use a tire wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus pension dimensions and performance characteris tics resulting in changes to steering handling and CAUTION braking of your vehicle This can cause unpredict able handling and stress to steering and suspen sion components You could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer read ings Continued E STARTING AND OPERATING 237 TIRE CHAINS TRACTION DEVICES Use of traction devices require sufficient tire to body clearance Follow these recommendations to guard against damage Traction device must be of proper size for the tire as recommended by the traction d
256. r the driver and passenger with a diagram on the front panel that allows the user commands to be identified quickly and easily The directions for use are described below and we advise you to read these carefully NOTE The operation of many of the resources men tioned in this publication depends on technology used by radio stations and other base stations which may not be available at certain times and or in particular locations ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 Recommendations Road Safety We recommend that you learn how to use the various radio features for example Station Preset before you begin your journey WARNING Turning the volume up too high may be dangerous for the driver and other people on the road You should adjust the volume so that you are always able to hear sounds around you e g horns ambulances police cars etc Radio Reception Reception varies constantly while driving Reception may be affected by mountains buildings or bridges especially when further away from the transmit ter of the tuned radio station WARNING When listening to traffic news you may notice louder volume compared to normal playback Care And Maintenance The radio structure is built to guarantee many years of operation without needing maintenance In case of a fault contact your local authorized dealer Use only a soft anti static cloth to clean the front of the radio Detergents and waxe
257. re size designed for your vehicle THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF SHOULD NEVER EXCEED KG om Cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and TIRE FRONT SPARE spare tires ORIGINAL 8 P395 70R 4 195 70814 125 70015 COLD TIRE aia ji SEE 5 MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 4N109268 811b5a9a Tire And Loading Information Placard 222 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle You will not exceed the tire s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions tire size and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard and in the Vehicle Loading section of this manual NOTE Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition gross axle weight ratings GAWRs for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded For further information on GAWRs vehicle loading and trailer towing refer to Vehicle Loading in this section To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here Steps For Determinin
258. ready to inflate for your protection Promptly check the fuse block for blown fuses Refer to the label located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper air bag fuses See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good Event Data Recorder EDR This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in certain crash or near crash like situations such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle s systems per formed The EDR recording time of five seconds is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as e How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all the driver was depressing the accelerator and or brake pedal and How fast the vehicle was traveling These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur NOTE EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non trivial crash situation occurs no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per sonal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law en forcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquir
259. rearward to resist damage The hinges have three detent positions e Full forward position Full rearward position Normal position Power Mirrors If Equipped The power mirror controls are located on the driver side door trim panel 0304004092 Power Mirror Controls 72 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To adjust a mirror turn the control knob toward the left upper left lower right upper or right lower mirror positions indicated by one of the four arrow s on the switch Tilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirror to move When you are finished adjusting the mirror turn the control to the center position O to prevent accidentally moving a mirror Heated Mirrors If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster Refer to Rear Window Features in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for fur ther information Power Folding Mirrors If Equipped The switch for the power folding mirrors is located on the drivers door panel below the power mirror controls Press the switch to the right and the mirrors will fold in press the switch to the left and the mirrors will return to the normal driving position 0304004093 Power Folding Mirror Switch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 73 SEATS Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle WARN
260. refer to Electronic Stability Control ESC in Starting And Operating 28 Electronic Stability Control Malfunction Indicator Light The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator ESC Light in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position It should go out with the ESC Activation 130 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL engine running If the ESC Activation Malfunction In dicator Light comes on continuously with the engine running a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system If this light remains on after several ignition cycles and the vehicle has been driven several miles kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected NOTE ESC Off Indicator Light and the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON RUN e Each time the ignition is turned to ON RUN the ESC system will be ON even if it was manually turned off previously e The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds and flash the ESC activation light when it is active This is normal the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation 29 Anti Lock Brake ABS Light 088 If the ABS light remains or turns on while driving it indicates that t
261. ressed the display returns to the previous view and the changes will be saved Maximum Volume This function allows you to set the maximum permissible volume Turn the ROTARY knob to set the volume The display will show a message in the format MVOL 26 indicating the maximum volume selected When the maximum volume selected is the maximum radio vol ume the display will show MVOL Auto Switch This function changes the on off sequence of the radio as described in the section Turning the device on and off To enable it turn the ROTARY knob clockwise The display will show AUTO To disable it turn the ROTARY knob counterclockwise and the display will show AUTO OFF Beep With this feature is enabled the radio will emit a beep when any knob is activated Clock settings When you select this function the display will show the clock To select the field to be set press or 44 Turn the ROTARY knob to adjust the selected field 152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME Clock Pressing the DISP button for more than two seconds enables or disables the clock display When this feature is enabled the display shows CLK and the clock is displayed whenever the ignition is switched on even if the radio is off This function takes priority in the display whenever you access any of the radio functions If no buttons are pressed within 10 seconds the display will go back to showing the c
262. rgo should never exceed 865 lbs 892 kg 224 STARTING AND OPERATING Combined weight of AVAILABLE occupants and cargo MINUS Combined Occupant s Cargo Luggage and TOTAR REAR from Tire Placard weight Trailer Tongue Occupant 1 200 Ibs Weight 865 Ibs af 195 Ibs Occupant 1 210 Ibs Occupant 2 180 Ibs Occupant 3 150 tbs TOTAL WEIGHT 540 ibs minus 540 Ibs 325 Ibs Occupant 1 200 Ibs Occupant 2 200 Is TOTAL WEIGHT 400 ibs 865 Ibs minus 400 Ibs 465 Ibs 811a4d11 ee STARTING AND OPERATING 225 WARNING Safety WARNING Overloading of your tires is dangerous Overloading can cause tire failure affect vehicle handling and Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions Under inflation increases tire flexing and can re sult in over heating and tire failure increase your stopping distance Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle Never overload them Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion TIRES GENERAL INFORMATION y mn M shock Objects the road chuckholes Tire Pressure cause damage that result in tire failure Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect ve hicle handling and can fail suddenly resulting in loss of vehicle control Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob lems You could lose control of your vehicle Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and sa
263. ring Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant such as MOPAR Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner This will remove accumula tions of salt or road film Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 329 Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil gasoline etc NOTE Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend ing on geographical area and frequency of use Poor performance of blades may be present with chattering marks water lines or wet spots If any of these conditions are present clean the wiper blades or replace as neces sary Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment and should be checked at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent not radiator antifreeze and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out any residual water The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates WARNING Commercially available windshield washer
264. rs over collision 1 000 Ibs 454 kg and required for trailers in excess of 2 000 Ibs 907 kg CAUTION e If the trailer weighs more than 1 000 lbs 454 kg loaded it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity Failure to do this Continued STARTING AND OPERATING 267 CAUTION Continued could lead to accelerated brake lining wear higher brake pedal effort and longer stopping distances Towing Requirements Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer regardless of the trailer size stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety The Trailer Tow Package may include a four and seven pin wiring harness Use a factory approved trailer har ness and connector 0570008304 Trailer Electrical Connector Location 1 Four Pin Connector Location 2 Seven Pin Connector Location NOTE Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness 268 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector pum Refer to the following illustrations 0 0 004 0 gt o Seu 5 gt wD D 057003765 Seven Pin Connector 1 Battery 5 Ground Backup Lamps 6 Left Stop Turn Four Pin Connector 3 Right Stop Turn 7 Running Lamps 4 Electric Brakes 1 Female Pins 4 Park 2 Male
265. rysler Group LLC vehicles Included are starting operating emergency and mainte nance procedures as well as specifications capabilities and safety tips es F YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 377 Call toll free at 1 800 890 4038 U S 1 800 387 1143 Canada Or Visit us on the Worldwide Web at e www techauthority com DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration The specific grade rating assigned by the tire s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Treadwear The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road charac teristics and climate Traction Grades The Traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled cond
266. s H this indicator will illuminate and a single rized dealer for service chime will sound after reaching a set threshold Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to pass H a continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed to cool or the four minutes duration is expired which A hot engine cooling system is dangerous You or ever come first others could be badly burned by steam or boiling the light turns on while driving safely pull over and coolant You may want to call an authorized dealer stop the vehicle If the A C system is on turn it off Also for service if your vehicle overheats If you decide to shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve look under the hood yourself see Maintaining Your hicle If the temperature reading does not return to normal turn the engine off immediately and call for Vehicle Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph 18 Engine Temperature Warning Light Continued 126 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL service Refer to If Your Engine Overheats in What To Do In Emergencies for further information 19 Electronic Throttle Control ETC Light This light informs you of a problem with the Va Electronic Throttle Control ETC system If a problem is detected the light will come on while the engine is running Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed
267. s before connecting the TIREFIT kit You can use the TIREFIT air pump to inflate bicycle tires The kit also comes with two needles located in the Accessory Storage Compartment on the bottom of the air pump for inflating sport balls rafts or similar inflatable items However use only the Air Pump Hose 7 and make sure the Mode Select Knob 5 is in the Air Mode when inflating such items to avoid injecting sealant into them The TIREFIT Sealant is only in tended to seal punctures less than 6 mm diameter in the tread of your vehicle Do not lift or carry the TIREFIT kit by the hoses WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 281 WARNING Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the TIREFIT kit Do not use TIREFIT or drive the vehicle under the following circumstances If the puncture in the tire tread is approximately 1 4 6 mm or larger If the tire has any sidewall damage If the tire has any damage from driving with extremely low tire pressure If the tire has any damage from driving on a flat tire If the wheel has any damage If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or the wheel Continued WARNING Continued Keep TIREFIT away from open flames or heat source A loose TIREFIT kit thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle A
268. s can damage the surface 142 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Identification Number The radio has a unique identification number found on the warranty card This card is required as proof of ownership if the radio is stolen or when seeking assis tance Do not store the warranty card in the vehicle Security Code This radio has a serial number found on the warranty card Present this card as proof of ownership if the radio is stolen or if you require assistance Do not store the warranty card in the vehicle If the electrical supply is disrupted the unit will mute and the display will show 0000 with the first digit flashing to indicate that you can enter the security code You must enter the security code as follows Entering the security code shown on the warranty card for example 4359 third digit Action Display When you turn the radio on the dis 0000 play shows 0000 and the first digit will start flashing Turn the ROTARY knob to select the 4 first digit Press 44 gt to move to the sec 40 ond digit Turn the ROTARY knob to select the 43 second digit Press 44 or gt gt gt to move to the third 430 digit Turn the ROTARY knob to select the 435 es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 143 Action Display Press 4 or gt to move to the 4350 fourth digit Turn the ROTARY knob to select the 4359 fourth digit When you fi
269. s needed Reinstall bulb socket and rotate clockwise to lock in place Reinstall lamp 358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M FLUID CAPACITIES U S Metric Fuel Approximate 24 Gallons 90 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3 6L Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certi 6 Quarts 5 6 Liters fied Cooling System 3 6L Engine MOPAR Antifreeze 10 5 Quarts 10 Liters Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula or equivalent es MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 359 FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid Lubricant or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula OAT Organic Additive Technology meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 12106 Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W 20 Engine Oil meeting the require ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 such as MOPAR Pennzoil and Shell Helix Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs Gap 0 043 in 1 1 mm Fuel Selection 87 Octane 360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Chassis Component Fluid Lubricant or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission 3 6 Gasoline Engine Only Use Only ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Fail ure to use ATF 4 fluid may affect the function or
270. s while releasing all the doors and displaying a message they are deactivated by press ing button A An additional safety system is also present that is activated in the event of impact to cut off the electrical supply This prevents fuel from escaping if the fuel lines are damaged as well as the formation of sparks or electrical discharges following damage to the vehicle electrical components NOTE After an accident remember to cycle the ignition to the STOP OFF LOCK position and remove the key from the ignition switch to avoid draining the battery If no fuel leaks or damage to vehicle electrical devices e g headlights are detected after the impact and the vehicle reactivate the automatic fuel cut off following the proce dure described below WARNING If after a crash you smell fuel or see leaks from the fuel system do not reset the switches to avoid the risk of fire THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Reactivating the fuel cut off switch fig 85 WARNING LP h A i he fuel cut off switch Before reactivating the fuel cut off switch carefully check for fuel leaks or damage to vehicle electrical devices e g headlights ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain transmission and axle in your vehicle Drive moderately during the first 300 miles 500 km After the initial 60 miles 100 km speeds up to 50 or 55 mp
271. se is corrected This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine The engine oil level must be checked under the hood 13 Electronic Speed Control Set Indicator Light pr 14 Charging System Light If Equipped This light shows the status of the electrical charg ing system The light should come on when the ignition switch is first turned to ON RUN and remain on This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is set 122 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL briefly as a bulb check If the Charging System light remains on or comes on while driving it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY See your au thorized dealer If jump starting is required refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies 15 Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions including brake fluid level and parking brake application If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied or that the brake fluid level is low BRAKE If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged and the fluid level is at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system malfunction In this case the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected If the problem is related to the brake booster the ABS pump will run when applying the bra
272. sed since the last reset Travel Time This value shows the time elapsed since the last reset Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features Speed Beep Speed Limit With this function it is possible to set the car speed limit mph or km h to immediately alert the driver when the set limit is exceeded To set the speed limit proceed as follows 1 Briefly press the MODE button The display will show the message Speed Beep 2 Press the UP or DOWN V button to select speed limit activation On or deactivation Off 3 When the function is activated On briefly press the MODE button to display the presently set activation speed Pressing the UP or DOWN buttons selects the speed limit Press MODE to confirm selec tion UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 NOTE The setting can be increased or decreased by 5 mph or km h each time the UP DOWN button is pressed for speed settings above 20 mph 32 km h To increase or decrease the set speed rapidly press and hold the UP DOWN button Save the setting by briefly press ing the button when you approach the required setting Briefly press the MODE button to go back to the menu screen or press and hold the MODE button approxi mately one second to go back to the main screen without storing the settings To cancel the setting proceed as follows 1 Briefly press the MODE button On will flash on the display 2 Press the DOWN V button
273. seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Key Ignition Park Interlock This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the ignition switch can be turned to the full OFF key removal position The key can only be removed from the ignition when the ignition is in the full OFF position and the transmission is locked in PARK when ever the ignition switch is in the full OFF position NOTE If a malfunction occurs the system will trap the key in the ignition switch to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System BTSI that holds the shift lever in PARK unless the brakes are applied To shift the transmission out of PARK the ignition switch must be turned to the ON RUN position engine running or not and the brake pedal must be pressed ee STARTING AND OPERATING 187 Six Speed Automatic Transmission The transmission gear position display located in the instrument cluster indicates the transmission gear ra
274. soline En sel En 3 6 gine gine Gasoline F05 30 Amp SELESPEED Pump Engine Green RELE 3 0 Diesel F02 50 Amp Glow Plug Unit Engine If Red 3 0 3 0 Diesel Engine Equipped Diesel F06 40 Amp Engine Cooling Engine Orange Fan 2nd Speed F04 50 Amp Secondary PDC non Red 3 6 Trans Power Relay A C Gasoline Vacuum Pump 60 Amp Engine KL30 for STM 3 6 Blue Gasoline Engine A C MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 349 Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description F07 50 Amp Engine Cooling F14 20 Amp Power Outlet Red Fan 1st Speed Yellow non F15 7 5 Amp USB Charger A C Brown 60 Amp F16 75 Amp KL15 STM 3 6 Blue Brown KL15 Starter Relay A C Coil 3 6 Gasoline F08 40 Amp Passenger Com Engine Orange partment Blower F16 75 Amp KL15 MTA KL15 F09 15 Amp Rear Power Outlet Brown Shift Lever Unit Blue KL15 ECM KL15 F10 15Amp Horn Starter Relay Coil Blue 3 0 Diesel Engine 15 3 0 17 20 ECM Injectors 3 6 Blue Diesel Engine If Yellow Gasoline Engine Equipped 350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Cavity iain Mini Fuse Description Cavity us Mini Fuse Description F17 20Amp Secondary Loads F22 20 Amp ECM Ignition Yellow ECM 3 0 Diesel Yellow Coils 3 6 Gasoline Engine Engine F18 7 5 Amp KL30 ECM KL30 F22 20 Amp ECM Primary Br
275. solvents are flammable They could ignite and burn you Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution After the engine has warmed operate the defroster for a few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing or freezing the fluid on the cold windshield MOPAR All Weather Windshield Washer Solution or equivalent used with water as directed on the container aids cleaning action reduces the freezing point to avoid line clogging and is not harmful to paint or trim 330 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Cooling System WARNING e When working near the radiator cooling fan disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the OFF position The fan is temperature controlled and can start at anytime the ignition switch is in the ON position You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant antifreeze or steam from your radiator If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is hot Coolant Checks Check the engine coolant antifreeze protection every 12 months before the onset of freezing weather where applicable If the engine coolant antifreeze is dirty the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh OAT coolant conforming to MS 12106 only by an authorized dealer Check the front of the A C condenser for any accumulat
276. sors In front and side impacts impact sensors can aid the ORC in determining appropriate response to impact events 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR If A Deployment Occurs The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment NOTE Front and or side air bags will not deploy in all collisions This does not mean something is wrong with the air bag system If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags any or all of the following may occur e The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor They are not caused by contact with chemicals They are not permanent and normally heal quickly e However if you haven t healed significantly within a few days or if you have any blistering see your doctor immediately As the air bags deflate you may see some smoke like particles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the non toxic gas used for air bag inflation These airborne particles may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If you have skin or eye irritation rinse the area with cool water For nose or throat irritation move to fresh air If the irritation continues see your doctor If these particles settle on your clot
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278. ster than 30 mph 48 km h for more than 30 seconds continu ously when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators Tire Spinning Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not Bee 42 ib determining when your tires should be spin your vehicle s wheels above 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop ping 234 STARTING AND OPERATING 055007576 1 Worn Tire 2 New Tire These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1 16 in 2 mm When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the tire should be replaced Refer to Replacement Tires in this section for further infor mation Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to e Driving style e Tire pressure e Distance driven e Performance tires tires with a speed rating of V or higher and summer tires typically have a reduced tread life Rotation of these tires per the vehicle main tenance schedule is highly recommended STARTING AND OPERATING 235 WARNING Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years regardless of the remaining tread Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure You could lose c
279. strument panel Continued 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING Continued e Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC and Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB also need room to inflate Do not lean against the door or window Sit upright in the center of the seat e In a collision you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buck led up You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers or you can be thrown out of the vehicle Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC and or Seat Mounted Side Air Bag SAB during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver even on short trips Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you This can happen far away from home or on your own street Research has shown that seat belts save lives and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times Lap Shoulder Belts All seating positions have combination lap shoulder belts The belt webbing
280. system to force fresh outside air into the vehicle Continued 250 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION e Damage to the fuel system or emissions control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap gas cap A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system and may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL to turn on due to fuel vapors escaping from the system To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling Fuel Filler Cap WARNING Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is being filled Continued STARTING AND OPERATING 251 WARNING Continued Never add fuel when the engine is running This is in violation of most state and federal fire regula tions and may cause the MIL to turn on A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place gas containers on the ground while filling NOTE e When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full Tighten the fuel filler cap until you hear a clicking sound This is an indication that the fuel filler cap is properly tightened e If the gas cap is not tightened properly the MIL may come on Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the
281. t 4 2 2 100 kg matic mm 1 970 kg 216 kg sq m 313 kg Van Rear 5 300 Ibs H2 51 7 510 Ibs 2 400 kg sq ft 4 8 231 kg L5 159 in Front sq m Chassis 4 035 4 350 Ibs Cab mm 1 970 kg Cut Away 262 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard Refer to Tire Safety Information in Starting and Operating for further information Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60 to 65 of the weight in the front of the trailer This places 10 to 15 of the Gross Trailer Weight GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch 057003767 Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle The tongue weight of the trailer The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle The weight of the driver and all passengers ee STARTING AND OPERATING 263 NOTE Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your
282. t Panel Surfaces The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface which minimizes reflections in the windshield Do not use protectants or other products which may cause undesirable reflections Use soap and warm water to restore the low glare surface Cleaning Interior Trim Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp cloth a damp cloth with MOPAR Total Clean or equiva lent then MOPAR Spot amp Stain Remover or equivalent if absolutely necessary Do not use harsh cleaners or Armor Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean vinyl upholstery Cleaning Leather Upholstery MOPARQ Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom mended for leather upholstery Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any 344 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M liquid Please do not use polishes oils cleaning fluids solvents detergents or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery Application of a leather condi tioner is not required to maintain the original condition WARNING Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes Many are potentially flammable and if us
283. t about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic e Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve hicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident M A 1 N T E N A N I 5 H E U L E S 8 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech YOUR VEHICLE 371 Impaired 373 Prepare For The Appointment 371 Service 373 Prepare A Lis sse 371 WARRANTY INFORMATION 374 Be Reasonable With Requests 371 MOPAR PARTS 375 B IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE 371 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 375 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 372 In The 50 United States And Washington 375 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 372 In Mexico 373 Pd do PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS 370 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM Traction 377 TIRE QUALITY 377 Treadweat a
284. t an air bag should have deployed Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli sions and also are needed to help keep you in position away from an inflating air bag The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment e Also the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning ry Light in the instrument panel for approxi mately four to eight seconds for a self check when the ignition is first turned on After the self check the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light either momentarily or continuously A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial startup It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is noted that could affect the air bag system The diagnos tics also record the nature of the malfunction 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR WARNING Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru ment panel could mean you won t have the air bags to protect you in a collision If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on stays on after you start the vehicle or if it comes on as you drive have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately Driver And
285. tain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to NOTE Intentional tampering with the emissions control overheat If you notice a pungent burning odor or System can result in civil penalties being assessed against some light smoke your engine may be out of tune You or malfunctioning and may require immediate ser vice Contact your authorized dealer for service assistance Continued STARTING AND OPERATING 249 Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING Continued WARNING Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main tenance Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning Do not inhale exhaust gases They contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas which can ADDING FUEL time the vehicle is raised Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows fully open kill Never run the engine in a closed area such as ram a garage and never sit in a parked vehicle with the Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap engine running for an extended period If the gas is located behind the fuel filler door on the vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine left side of the vehicle If the gas cap is lost or damaged running for more than a short period adjust the be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle ventilation
286. ted wheels should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion To remove heavy soil and or excessive brake dust use MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a non abrasive non acidic cleaner e For chrome wheels use MOPAR Chrome Cleaner Part 04318013 or equivalent e For aluminum wheels use MOPAR Wheel Cleaner Part 04796239 A B or equivalent CAUTION Do not use scouring pads steel wool a bristle brush or metal polishes Do not use oven cleaner These products may damage the wheel s protective finish Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel s pro tective finish Only MOPARG Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure If Equipped Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man ner e Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a clean dry towel MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 343 e Blot any remaining stain with a clean damp towel e For tough stains apply MOPAR Total Clean or a mild soap solution to a clean damp cloth and remove stain Use a fresh damp towel to remove soap residue e For grease stains apply MOPAR Multi Purpose Cleaner to a clean damp cloth and remove stain Use a fresh damp towel to remove soap residue Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of protectants on Stain Repel products Interior Care Instrumen
287. th NOTE Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a time When making a selection press the soft key to enter the desired mode Once in the desired mode press and release the preferred setting until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that setting has been se lected Once the setting is complete either press the Back Arrow soft key or the Back hard key to return to the previous menu or press the X soft key to close out of the es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 settings screen Pressing the Up or Down Arrow soft keys on the right side of the screen will allow you to toggle up or down through the available settings Clock amp Date After pressing the Clock soft key the following settings will be available e Time and Format When in this display you may set the time and choose the format to display the time Touch the 12h 24h AM and or PM soft key until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the arrow back Done soft key to return to the previous menu If 24h is selected AM PM soft keys will be greyed out unavailable Sync Date When in this display you may choose to set the date automatically Touch the Sync Date soft key until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the arrow back Done soft key to return to the previous menu e Set Date When in this display you may set the date manual
288. the vehicle against un wanted movement operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always remove the igni tion key and lock your vehicle The following indicators should be used to ensure that Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with You have engaged the transmission into the PARK posi access to an unlocked vehicle tion e When shifting into PARK firmly move the shift lever all the way forward and to the left until it stops and is fully seated Continued ee STARTING AND OPERATING 191 e Look at the transmission gear position display and verify that it indicates the PARK position e With the brake pedal released verify the shift lever will not move out of PARK CAUTION Before moving the shift lever out of PARK you must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK OFF position to the ON RUN position and also press the brake pedal Otherwise damage to the shift lever could result DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range as this can damage the drivetrain REVERSE R This range is for moving the vehicle backward Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop NEUTRAL N Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running The engine may be started in this range Apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK if you must lea
289. the volume function The other buttons should be implemented when pressed but the radio will remain in MUTE ON mode Storing Stations In Memory Press and hold the memory buttons 1 through 6 for more than two seconds to associate the tuned station with the pressed button The display will show a message in MEMO 2 format for three seconds to confirm that the station has been tuned in The CH signal is then activated and the display will show the preset number and station frequency for three seconds 2 106 9 The display will then return to the previous view 150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Accessing Preset Stations When the preset buttons 1 through 6 are pressed for less than two seconds the radio will tune in to the station associated with that particular memory location The display shows the preset number and frequency of the associated station for three seconds The display will then return to the previous view Retuning the band When the BAND AS button is pressed for less than two seconds the radio will alternate between bands the sequence FM1 gt FM2 gt FM3 gt AMI gt AM2 gt FM1 While changing bands from the FM3 band to gt AM1 the display will show AM for two seconds and when changing from the AM2 band to gt FM1 the display will show FM for two seconds The display will then show the selected band and fre quency in the format F1 106 9 for two seconds and then retur
290. til you hear a click Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat Tolock the seat belt pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor Then allow the webbing to retract back into the retractor As the webbing retracts you will hear a clicking sound This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode m 6 Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor If it is locked you should not be able to pull out any web bing If the retractor is not locked repeat step 5 N Finally pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path It should not move more than 1 inch 25 4 mm in any direction Any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE es Fuel Cut Off Switch The vehicle is fitted with a safety switch that in the event of an accident comes into operation by cutting off the fuel supply and turning off the engine as a consequence When the inertia switch cuts in this cuts off the fuel supply and also activates the hazard warning lights side lights and courtesy light
291. ting If this occurs stop the vehicle turn off the engine and allow it to cool Service including a tune up to manufacturer s specifica tions should be obtained immediately To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam age Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed such as when diagnostic testing or for prolonged periods during very rough idle or malfunctioning operating conditions Maintenance Free Battery Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance free battery You will never have to add water nor is periodic main tenance required MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 325 WARNING e Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes skin or clothing Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush the area imme diately with large amounts of water Refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies for further information Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the battery Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 Volts Do not allow cable clamps to touch each other e Ba
292. tinued 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on screen image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE The image will be displayed on the touchscreen display along with a cau tion note to check entire surroundings across the top of the screen After five seconds this note will disappear The ParkView Rear Back Up Camera is located on the top rear of the vehicle below the center light 0331008291 Rear Back Up Camera Location When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE the rear camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen appears again UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 When displayed static grid lines will illustrate the width following table shows the approximate distances for each of the vehicle and will show separate zones that will help zone indicate the distance to the rear of the vehicle The Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle Red 0 1 ft 0 30 cm E Yellow 1 ft 3 ft 30cm 1 m Green 3 ft or greater 1 m or greater WARNING Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the Park View Rear Back Up Camera Always check carefully behind your vehicle and be sure to CAUTION To avoid vehicle damage ParkView should only be
293. tions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor ALR This seat belt is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip The ALR retractor can be switched into a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing retract back into the retractor If it is locked the ALR will make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE into the retractor For additional information on ALR refer to the Automatic Locking Mode description un der Occupant Restraints 0226007622 Front Bench Seat Automatic Locking Retractor ALR Locations 0226007621 Front Bucket Seat Automatic Locking Retractor ALR Location en THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor ALR 1 Place the child seat in the center of the seating position If the rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in the vehicle you may wish to move it to its rear most position to make room for the child seat You may also move the front seat forward to allow more room for the car seat Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path Slide the latch plate into the buckle un
294. tisfactory operation of your vehicle Three primary areas are affected by improper tire pressure Continued 226 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING Continued Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom mended cold tire inflation pressure Economy Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement Under inflation also increases tire rolling resistance resulting in higher fuel consump tion Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride Over inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Both under inflation and over inflation affect the stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering NOTE Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause erratic and unpredictable steering response Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the vehicle to drift left or right Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver s side B Pillar or rear edge of the driver s side door At least once a month Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality pocket type pressure gauge
295. to the left Refer to Body Lubrication in Maintaining Your Vehicle for maintenance informa tion Key In Ignition Reminder Opening the driver s door when the key is in the ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF LOCK sounds a signal to remove the key STEERING WHEEL LOCK IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering wheel lock This lock prevents steering the vehicle with out the ignition key If the steering wheel is moved approximately a half turn in either direction and the key is not in the ignition the steering wheel will lock To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel With the engine running rotate the steering wheel one quarter revolution in either direction turn off the engine and remove the key Turn the steering wheel slightly in either direction until the lock engages THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 To Release The Steering Wheel Lock If Equipped Insert the key in the ignition switch and start the engine If the key is difficult to turn move the wheel slightly to the right or left to disengage the lock NOTE If you turned the wheel to the right to engage the lock you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to disengage it If you turned the wheel to the left to engage the lock turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unau thorized vehicle operation by disabling the engi
296. tow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the has been lowered Failure to follow this warning may vehicle result in personal injury hicle Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided Have the deflated flat tire repaired or replaced immediately 300 WHAT DO IN EMERGENCIES 11 Stow the jack jack handle and winch handle tools JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES If your vehicle has discharged battery it can jump 12 Check the compact spare tire pressure as soon as Started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in possible Correct the tire pressure as required another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack Jump starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully CAUTION NOTE When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer s operating instructions and Use a back and forth motion to remove the hub cap precautions CAUTION The wheel covers on the vehicle are held in place by th Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any wheel lug bolts and can be removed after the wheel lug other booster source with a system voltage greater bolts are taken off than 12 Volts or damage to the battery starter motor alternator or electrical system may occur Wheel Covers Do not usea twisting motion when removing the hub cap damage to the hub cap finish may occur WHAT
297. trans mission will automatically downshift for engine brak ing during steady braking maneuvers The TOW HAUL Indicator Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate that TOW HAUL mode has been activated Pressing the switch a second time restores normal operation Normal operation is always the default at engine start up If TOW HAUL mode is desired the switch must be pressed each time the engine is started 196 STARTING AND OPERATING Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle A clutch within the torque converter engages automati cally at calibrated speeds This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in the upper gears When the vehicle speed drops or during some accelerations the clutch automatically disengages NOTE The torque converter clutch will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm usually after 1 to 3 miles 2 to 5 km of driving Because the engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged it may seem as if the transmission is not shifting into Overdrive when cold This is normal Using the AutoStick shift control when the transmis sion is sufficiently warm will demonstrate that the transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow
298. tric tire sizing is based on U S design standards P Metric tires have the letter P molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa tion Example P215 65R15 95H European Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards Tires designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width The letter P is absent from this tire size designation Example 215 65R15 96H LT Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 STARTING AND OPERATING 215 e Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary High flotation tire sizing is based on U S design emergency use only Temporary high pressure com standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded pact spare tires have the letter T or S molded into into the sidewall Example 31x10 5 R15 LT the sidewall preceding the size designation Example T145 80D18 103M 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 or Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm
299. ts or belt positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly 2 All occupants should always wear their lap and shoulder belts properly The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced Front Air Bags room to inflate Do not lean against the door or window Your vehicle has side air bags and if deployment occurs the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space be tween you and the door If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person contact the Customer Center Phone numbers are provided under If You Need Assistance WARNING Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions the air bags won t deploy at all Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury including death Air bags need room to inflate Sit back comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or in
300. ttery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling CAUTION e It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked positive and negative and are identified on the battery case Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion e If a fast charger is used while the battery is in the vehicle disconnect both vehicle battery cables be fore connecting the charger to the battery Do not use a fast charger to provide starting voltage 326 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING Continued air conditioning system contains refrigerant under high pressure To avoid risk of personal For best possible performance your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time WARNING CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning system as the chemicals can damage your air condi tioning components Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty injury or damage to the system adding refrigerant or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected should be d
301. tures 5 cs dee pee bese ae MERE ES CENTER uk RE eas 131 Uconnect 140 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Introduction 2 4 4 ee ERR ERES 140 x MEM pn 5 141 oe Identification Number 142 Tr ROMP a vibes bd Security Code c M eed ES 142 PEE PUN Sapte eens ne General esses 143 114 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect RH3 144 Customer Programmable Features Uconnect General Functions And Settings 145 152 Tuner Mode AM FM 148 Bl Uconnect8 5 169 S t p Menu are n PEORES EQ 151 ii T EEIE EELE TEE ben i USB Mode MP3 WMA AAC 152 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS 171 Audio File Decoder Features 159 ue Technical 160 m s eres esie a Uconnect 5 5 161 Keys 22522506 Er axe 162 B CLIMATE 5 174 162 Manual Heating And Air Conditioning 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT
302. uipped 00 This vehicle will inhibit engine cranking when the ambient temperature is less than 22 30 C and the oil temperature sensor reading indicates an engine block heater has not been used The Glow Plug light will flash during in cold weather for up to 10 seconds An externally powered electric engine block heater is available as optional equipment or from your authorized dealer The message Plug In Engine Heater will be displayed in the instrument cluster when the ambient temperature is below 5 F 15 C at the time the engine is shut off as a reminder to avoid possible crank delays at the next cold start ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 121 11 Tachometer The tachometer indicates engine speed in Revolutions Per Minute RPM x 1000 CAUTION Do not operate the engine with the tachometer pointer in the red area Engine damage will occur CAUTION Do not operate the engine with the tachometer pointer at high RPM for extended periods Engine operation over 3200 RPM Redline can result in significant damage that will not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty 12 Oil Pressure Warning Light TH this light indicates low engine oil pressure The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started If the light turns on while driving stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible A chime will sound when this light turns on Do not operate the vehicle until the cau
303. ume play The other buttons should be implemented when pressed but the radio will remain in Mute Paused mode Fast Track Pressing the F TRK button activates FAST TRACK mode and the display will show the name of the current folder If the ROTARY knob is not activated the radio returns to its previous state If the ROTARY knob is turned the display shows the TRKyyy message where yyy is the track number Turning the knob clockwise will forwards the tracks and turning it counterclockwise will reverse the tracks While this is being performed the information contained in the ID3 tag is not processed As the knob is turned the TRKyyy message changes to the track selected When the ROTARY knob is pressed or if its position is not changed for five seconds the track is selected the ID3 tag is processed and the music will start playing In this case the display will show the TRKyyy message for two seconds and then return to the default display defined by the DISP function 158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When the radio skips from one folder to another the display will show the name of the folder to which you are moving for a few milliseconds the rotary movements are ignored during this period and a maximum of three seconds When you reach the final track in the last folder and turn the ROTARY knob clockwise the radio will advance to the first track in the first folder on the USB device When you reach
304. undesired op eration NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance check for these two conditions 1 A weak battery in the transmitter The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years 2 Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower airport transmitter and some mobile or CB radios POWER DOOR LOCKS The central LOCK UNLOCK button has an LED that indicates whether the doors are locked or unlocked e LED ON doors locked Press central LOCK UNLOCK button once again to centrally unlock all doors The LED will switch off e LED OFF doors unlocked Press the central LOCK UNLOCK button again to centrally lock all doors The doors will be locked only if all the doors are properly closed Once the doors have been locked with the RKE transmit ter it will no longer be possible to unlock them by pressing central LOCK UNLOCK button 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR To unlock the front doors pull the inside door handle to the first detent If the rear doors are locked you must pull WARNING the door handle twice to open the door e Do not leave children or animals inside parked The load compartment power door lock switch is located vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may on the driver
305. used as a parking aid The Park View camera is unable to view every obstacle or object in your check for pedestrians animals other vehicles ob drive path structions or blind spots before backing up You are responsible for the safety of your surroundings and Continued must continue to pay attention while backing up Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION Continued e To avoid vehicle damage the vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen It is recom mended that the driver look frequently over his her shoulder when using ParkView NOTE If snow ice mud or any foreign substance builds up on the camera lens clean the lens rinse with water and dry with a soft cloth Do not cover the lens OVERHEAD CONSOLE IF EQUIPPED The overhead console is located on the headliner above the review mirror The overhead console contains the following features e Automatic Dome Lights Dome Lights Map Lights Map Dome Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console Each light is turned on by pressing the corresponding switch Left Switch Press the left switch to the left to turn OFF the auto dome lights The dome lights will not automatically turn on when a door is opened e Press the left switch to the right to turn ON the dome lights
306. utside Mexico City 1 800 505 1300 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY To assist customers who have hearing difficulties the manufacturer has installed special TDD Telecommuni cation Devices for the Deaf equipment at its customer center Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter TTY in the United States can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1 800 380 CHRY Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by Bell Canada For TTY teletypewriter users dial 711 and for Voice callers dial 1 800 855 0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs after the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer s service contracts If you purchased a manufacturer s service contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service contract call the manufacturer s Service Contract National Customer Hotline at 1 800 521 9922 Canadian residents call 800 465 2001 English 800 387 9983 French 374 The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contr
307. utton The TRIP button located on the right steering column stalk can be used to display and to reset the previously described values e A short button press displays the different values 136 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL A long button press resets the system and then starts new trip New Trip To reset e Press and hold the TRIP button to reset the system manually When the Trip distance reaches 99999 9 miles or kilometers or when the Travel time reaches 999 59 999 hours and 59 minutes the system is reset auto matically Disconnecting Reconnecting the battery resets the system NOTE If the reset operation occurs in the presence of the screens concerning Trip A or Trip B only the infor mation associated with Trip A or Trip B functions will be reset Start Of Trip Procedure With the ignition on press and hold the TRIP button for over one second to reset Exit Trip To exit the Trip function wait until all the values have been displayed or hold the MENU button for longer than one second Briefly press the MENU button to go back to the menu screen or press and hold the MENU approximately one second to go back to the main screen without storing settings Trip Functions Both trip functions are resettable reset start of new trip Trip A can be used to display the figures relating to e Range es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 137 e Trip distance A Values Disp
308. ve the vehicle WARNING Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision 192 STARTING AND OPERATING M CAUTION Towing the vehicle coasting or driving for any other reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause severe transmission damage Refer to Recreational Towing in Starting And Operating and Towing A Disabled Vehicle in What To Do In Emergencies for further information DRIVE D This range should be used for most city and highway driving It provides the smoothest upshifts and down shifts and the best fuel economy The transmission automatically upshifts through underdrive first second third and fourth gears direct fifth gear and overdrive sixth gear The DRIVE position provides optimum driv ing characteristics under all normal operating conditions When frequent transmission shifting occurs such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi tions in hilly terrain traveling into strong head winds or while towing heavy trailers select Tow Haul mode or use the Electronic Range Select ERS shift control de scribed below to select a lower gear range Under these conditions using a lower gear range will improve per formance and extend transmission life by reducing ex cessive shifti
309. vehicle stability offered by the ESC ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light And ram tem is reduced ESC OFF Indicator Light Trailer Sway Control TSC is disabled when the ESC system is in the Partial Off mode The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator ESC Light in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position It should turn off with the engine running If the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light comes on continuously with the engine running a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system If this 210 STARTING AND OPERATING Se light remains on after several ignition cycles and the vehicle has been driven several miles kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see your autho rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light lo cated in the instrument cluster starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light also flashes when TCS is active If the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash during ac celeration ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions NOTE The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light and the ESC OFF
310. xt to the 12V power outlet near the cup holder on passenger side UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 WARNING Do not plug in or remove the iPod or external device while driving Failure to follow this warning could result in a collision STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The remote sound system controls are located on the surface of the steering wheel I Passenger Compartment USB Charging Port NOTE If the device battery to be charged is completely depleted it may take awhile to charge 172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Remote Sound System Controls The right hand control is a rocker type switch and con trols the SCAN functions of the sound system The left hand control is a rocker type switch and controls the volume of the sound system plus a button to mute the Sound System The following describes the right hand control operation in each mode Radio Operation Pressing the top of the switch will Scan up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will Scan down for the next listenable station CD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep a CD in good condition take the following precautions 1 Handle the disc by its edge avoid touching the surface 2 If the disc is stained clean the surface with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 3 Do not apply paper or tape to the disc avoid scratch ing th
311. y looking at the Pressure Gauge 3 If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi 1 8 Bar pressure within 15 minutes e The tire is too badly damaged Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further Call for assistance NOTE If the tire becomes over inflated press the Defla tion Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recom mended inflation pressure before continuing If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at least 26 psi 1 8 Bar pressure within 15 minutes 1 Press the Power Button 4 to turn off the TIREFIT kit 2 Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the top of the Sealant Bottle 1 and place the sticker on the instru ment panel WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 285 3 Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose 6 from the valve stem reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of the hose and place the TIREFIT kit in the vehicle storage location Quickly proceed to D Drive Ve hicle CAUTION The metal end fitting from Power Plug 8 may get hot after use so it should be handled carefully Failure to reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose 6 can result in sealant con tacting your skin clothing and the vehicle s inte rior It can also result in sealant contacting internal TIREFIT kit components which may cause perma nent damage to the kit D Drive Vehicle Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire drive the vehicle 5 miles 8
312. ystem is ready and you can proceed to the I M station If your OBD II system is not ready you should see your authorized dealer or repair facility If your vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to update A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready Regardless of whether your vehicle s OBD II system is ready or not if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 317 before going to the I M station The I M station can fail your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine running REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine MOPAR parts for normal scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en sure the designed performance Damage or failures caused by the use of non MOPAR parts for mainte nance and repairs will not be covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty DEALER SERVICE Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person nel special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle Refer to these Service Manuals before attempting any procedure yourself NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your w
313. zed dealer They know your vehicle the best and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service The manufacturer s authorized dealer have the 372 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE facilities factory trained technicians special tools and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer service manager first Most matters can be re solved with this process e If for some reason you are still not satisfied talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer They want to know if you need assistance If an authorized dealer is unable to resolve the con cern you may contact the manufacturer s customer center Any communication to the manufacturer s customer cen ter should include the following information e Owner s name and address e Owner s telephone number home and office e Authorized dealer name e Vehicle Identification Number VIN e Vehicle delivery date and mileage Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 866 726 4636 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone 800 465 2001 English 800 387 9983 French YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 373 In Mexico Contact Av Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma 1240 Sante Fe C P 05109 Mexico D F In Mexico City 5081 7568 O

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