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2010
OWNER’ S MANUAL

Nitro

SECTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS
䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
䡵 Rollover Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number

.............. 7

䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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 assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet,
located on the DVD, and various customer-oriented
documents. Please take the time to read these publications carefully. Following the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and
enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR威 parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
ROLLOVER WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher
ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than
many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in
a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an
unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because
of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of
control it may roll over when some other vehicles may
not.

NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other
in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle
with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will
be aware of all safety warnings.

INTRODUCTION

control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more
in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two
million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person
injury. Drive carefully.
is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing
a seat belt. Always buckle up.
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.
Rollover Warning Label

Consult the following table for a description of the
Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. this Owner’s Manual:
government notes that the universal use of existing seat

INTRODUCTION

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in an accident or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is
visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This number also is stamped into the right front
Vehicle Identification Number
door sill (under the molding) and appears on the Auto- NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window
on your vehicle, the vehicle registration, and the title.

INTRODUCTION

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

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

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CONTENTS
䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

䡵 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

䡵 Sentry Key威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . 20

▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . 21

▫ Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

▫ Remote Open Window Feature — If
Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 17
▫ To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . 23

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▫ Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 䡵 Liftgate

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped . . . . . . . 25 䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
▫ How To Use Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions . . . . 41

▫ Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure . . . . 45

▫ Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

▫ Seat Belt Pretensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

▫ Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 45

▫ Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit . . . . . . . . . . 30

▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions . . . . . 46

▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear
Doors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

▫ Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode
— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

䡵 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . 48

▫ Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

▫ Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
▫ Seat Belt Lock Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . 53
▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 62
▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

▫ Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 86
䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
▫ Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
The keys for your vehicle are double-sided. You can bag with the key code number on it. If you received your
insert the keys into the locks with either side up.
keys without the bag, ask your authorized dealer to give
you the number. The key code can also be obtained by an
authorized dealer from your vehicle invoice.
Ignition Key Removal
Automatic Transmission
• Place the shift lever in PARK.
• Push the key and cylinder inward slightly and rotate
the key to the LOCK position.
• Remove the key.
Vehicle Key

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WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.

CAUTION!
Ignition Switch Positions
1 — Lock
2 — Acc

3 — On
4 — Start

An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.
Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

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the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the
ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the engine.
key.
NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also
NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the
when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.
position.
During normal operation, after turning on the ignition
switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three
SENTRY KEY姞
The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System prevents unautho- seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the
rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation electronics. In addition, if the Vehicle Security Light
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that
someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine.
or unlocked.
Either of these conditions will result in the engine being
The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded shut off after two seconds.
electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized
vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate

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If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics.
Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as
possible by an authorized dealer.

CAUTION!
The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system is not compatible with some after-market remote starting systems.
Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting
problems and loss of security protection.

Replacement Keys
NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle
electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
Once a Sentry Key威 is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot
be programmed to any other vehicle.

CAUTION!
Always remove the Sentry Keys威 from the vehicle
and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have
with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is
required for authorized dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized
dealer or by following the customer key programming

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procedure. This procedure consists of programming a 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch.
blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within
15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In
that has never been programmed.
addition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash.
NOTE: When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and
System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
remove the second key.
authorized dealer.
4. Insert a blank Sentry Key威 into the ignition switch.
Customer Key Programming
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within
If you have two valid Sentry Keys威, you can program
60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound.
new Sentry Keys威 to the system by performing the
In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing.
following procedure:
To indicate that programming is complete, the Vehicle
1. Cut the additional Sentry Key威 Transponder blank(s) Security Light will turn on again for three seconds and
to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code.
then turn off.
2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn The new Sentry Key威 is programmed. The Remote
the ignition switch to the ON position for at least three Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be proseconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turn the grammed during this procedure.
ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first
key.

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Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you • This device must accept any interference that may be
do not have a programmed Sentry Key威, contact your
received, including interference that may cause undesauthorized dealer for details.
ired operation.
NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized
dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the system’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from
starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be
reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an
authorized dealer at the time of service to be
reprogrammed.

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors,
liftgate, and ignition for unauthorized operation. When
the Vehicle Security Alarm is activated, the alarm provides both audible and visual signals. The horn will
sound repeatedly for three minutes, while the headlights,
park lamps and/or turn signals will flash for an additional 15 minutes.

General Information
The Sentry Key威 system complies with FCC rules Part 15 NOTE: The Panic and Security alarms are quite differand with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is ent. Please take a moment to activate the Panic and
subject to the following conditions:
Security modes to hear the differences in the horn. In case
one should go off in the future, you will need to know
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it.

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To Arm the System
Remove the keys from the ignition switch and exit
vehicle. Lock the doors and liftgate by pressing
power door LOCK switch or the LOCK button on
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Close all
doors.

To Disarm the System
the Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter
the or insert a valid Sentry Key威 into the ignition lock
the cylinder and turn the key to the ON position.
the
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
The Vehicle Security Light (located in the instrument Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If the
cluster) will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds to signal previously described arming sequence has occurred, the
that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether
16 second pre-arm period, opening any door or the you are inside or outside the vehicle. If you remain inside
liftgate will cancel the arming process. If the Vehicle the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this
Security Alarm arms successfully, the Vehicle Security occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. Manually
Light will flash at a slower rate to indicate the alarm is unlocking the doors with the door lock plunger (located
set. Manually locking the doors with the door lock on the inside of the doors) or the driver’s door key lock
plunger (located on the inside of the doors) or the cylinder will not disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
driver’s door key lock cylinder will not arm the Vehicle
Security Alarm.

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Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in
your absence, the horn will sound three times when you
unlock the doors. Check the vehicle for tampering.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The interior lights come on when you open any door or
use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock any door. They will remain on for approximately
30 seconds after all doors are closed then fade to off.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to
approximately 66 ft (20 m) using your Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not
need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.

The lights also will fade to off if you turn on the ignition
after you close all the doors. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (CustomerProgrammable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE: None of the courtesy lights will operate if the
dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme
downward position), unless the overhead map/reading
lights are turned on manually.

Three Button RKE transmitter

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On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
NOTE:
• For the remote starting feature (if equipped), refer to equipped vehicles, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer“Remote Starting System” for further information.
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In• Your vehicle’s RKE transmitter may have three or four
strument Panel” for further information.
buttons depending on the optional features purchased
On non-EVIC equipped vehicles, perform the following
with your vehicle.
steps:
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed
transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice to (i.e., functional) RKE transmitter for at least four seconds,
unlock all doors and the liftgate. The parking lights will but not longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the
flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button.
entry system will also turn on.
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First
3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter.
the driver’s door or all doors and the liftgate on the first
press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
change the current setting, proceed as follows:
its previous setting.

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NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- • On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the
equipped vehicles, refer to “Electronic Vehicle InforVehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle
mation Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (CustomerSecurity Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound.
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your InPress the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle
strument Panel” for further information.
Security Alarm.
• On non-EVIC equipped vehicles, perform the followTo Lock the Doors and Liftgate
ing steps:
Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed (i.e., functer to lock all doors and the liftgate. If the ignition is OFF
tional) RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but not
when the doors are locked, the parking lights will flash
longer than 10 seconds. Then, press the PANIC button
once and the horn will sound a single chirp.
while still holding the LOCK button.
Sound Horn with Lock
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be 3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing
turned on or off. To change the current setting, proceed as the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
follows:
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.

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NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the
Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle
Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound.
Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle
Security Alarm.

1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed
(i.e., functional) RKE transmitter for at least four seconds,
but not longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the
LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK button.
2. Release both buttons at the same time.

3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing
Flash Lights with Lock
the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter.
The feature will cause the parking lights to flash when
the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
ter. This feature can be turned on or off. To change the its previous setting.
current setting, proceed as follows:
NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit• On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the
equipped vehicles, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor- Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle
mation Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound.
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In- Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle
Security Alarm.
strument Panel” for further information.
• On non-EVIC equipped vehicles, perform the following steps:

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Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped
This feature allows you to remotely lower both front door
windows at the same time. To use this feature, press and
release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter and
then immediately press and hold the UNLOCK button
until the windows lower to the level desired or until they
lower completely.

headlights and parking lights will flash, the horn will
pulse on and off, and the illuminated entry system will
turn on.
The PANIC alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second
time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.

During the PANIC mode, the door locks and RKE
systems will function normally. PANIC mode will not
NOTE: The PANIC and SECURITY alarms are quite disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm system on vehicles so
different. Please take a moment to activate the PANIC equipped.
and SECURITY modes to hear the differences in the horn.
Programming Additional Transmitters
If one should sound in the future, you will need to know
Refer to Sentry Key威 “Customer Key Programming.”
which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it.
If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,
To turn the PANIC alarm feature on or off, press and hold
contact your authorized dealer for details.
the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the PANIC alarm is on, the
Using the Panic Alarm

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Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw,
remove the screw.
2. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a
flat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter
case apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during
removal.
Separating Case Halves

3. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the
new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.
4. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two
halves together.

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5. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, 1. Weak battery in RKE transmitter. The expected life of
the battery is from one to two years.
reinstall and tighten until snug.
General Information
2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios.
RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
following conditions:
This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
(RKE) transmitter to start the engine conveniently from outside the vehicle while still
2. This device must accept any interference that may be
maintaining security. The system has a range of
received, including interference that may cause undesapproximately
300 ft (91 m).
ired operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an autoproved by the party responsible for compliance could matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
How to Use Remote Start
If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
distance, check for these two conditions:
• Shift lever in PARK

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• Doors closed

WARNING! (Continued)

• Hood closed
• Hazard switch off
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
• Ignition key removed from ignition switch
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• RKE PANIC button not pressed

WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious
injury or death when inhaled.
(Continued)

• Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters
away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.
To Enter Remote Start
Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice, within five seconds. The parking lights will flash and the horn
will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the
engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the
Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
• The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.

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• For security, power window and power sunroof op- To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the
eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is Vehicle
Press and release the REMOTE START button one time,
in the Remote Start mode.
or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
• The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, NOTE: To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system
the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START
before you can repeat the start sequence for a third button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote
Start request.
cycle.
Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle
Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release
• The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500
the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock
• Any engine warning lamps come on
the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle,
• The hood is opened
insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch
• The hazard switch is pressed
to the ON position.
• The transmission is moved out of PARK
• The brake pedal is pressed

NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON position
in order to drive the vehicle.

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DOOR LOCKS

WARNING!

Manual Door Locks
Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from
inside the vehicle. If the plunger is down when the door
is closed, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not
inside the vehicle before closing the door.

Manual Lock Plunger

• For personal security and safety in the event of an
accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do
not leave unattended children in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal injuries and death.

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Power Door Locks
A door lock switch is located on each of the front door
panels. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate.

If you press the power door LOCK switch while the key
is in the ignition and either of the front doors is open, the
power locks will not operate. This prevents you from
accidentally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing
the key or closing the door will allow the locks to operate.
A chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and
a door is open as a reminder to remove the key.
Automatic Door Locks
The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power
door locks if all of the following conditions are met:
1. The automatic door locks feature is enabled.
2. The transmission is in gear.
3. All doors are closed.

Power Door Lock Switch
1 - Unlock

2 - Lock

4. The throttle is pressed.
5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h).

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6. The doors were not previously locked using the power 3. Press the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors.
door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
transmitter.
programming.
Automatic Door Locks Programming
5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
The automatic door locks feature can be enabled or
its previous setting.
disabled as follows:
NOTE: Use the automatic door locks feature in accorFor vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Infordance with local laws.
mation Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with
power door locks if:
Instrument Panel” for further information.
For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the 1. The automatic unlock doors on exit feature is enabled.
following procedure:
2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed
returned to 0 mph (0 km/h).
1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.
2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and 3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK.
then back to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK
4. The driver door is opened.
position.

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5. The doors were not previously unlocked.
6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h).

3. Press the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the
doors.

4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming
programming.
The automatic unlock doors on exit feature can be
enabled or disabled as follows:
5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
For vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor- NOTE: Use the automatic unlock doors on exit feature
mation Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- in accordance with local laws.
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your
Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)
Instrument Panel” for further information.
To provide a safer environment for small children riding
For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with a child
protection door lock system.
following procedure:
1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.
2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and
then back to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK
position.

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To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade NOTE:
screwdriver (or ignition key) and rotate the dial counter- • When the child lock system is engaged, the door can
clockwise to engage the child protection lock and clockbe opened only by using the outside door handle even
wise to disengage the child protection locks. When the
though the inside door lock is in the unlocked posisystem on a door is engaged, that door can only be
tion.
opened by using the outside door handle even if the
• After disengaging the Child Protection Door Lock
inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
system, always test the door from the inside to make
certain it is in the desired position.
• After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock system, always test the door from the inside to make
certain it is in the desired position.
• For emergency exit with the system engaged, move
the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down the
window, and open the door with the outside door
handle.

Child Protection Door Lock

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WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside when the child protection locks are
engaged.
WINDOWS
Power Windows
The power window controls are located on the driver’s
door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front
passenger/rear passenger doors which operates the front
Power Window Switches
passenger/rear passenger door windows. The window The power window switches remain active for up to
controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF.
the ON or ACC position.
For vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), this feature is programmable.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/

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Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in To open the window part way, press the window switch
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- to the first detent and release it when you want the
formation.
window to stop.

WARNING!
Never leave children in a vehicle with the keys in the
ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended
children, can become entrapped by the windows
while operating the power window switches. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
Auto-Down Feature
The driver’s and front passenger’s (if equipped for passenger side) power window switches have an “AutoDown” feature. Press the window switch past the first
detent, release, and the window will go down automatically.

To stop the window from going all the way down during
the Auto-Down operation, pull up on the switch briefly.
For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches
will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch
is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature.
For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window
switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening
either front door will cancel this feature. The time is
programmable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center
(EVIC)/Personal
Settings
(CustomerProgrammable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

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Auto Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection — If
Equipped
On some models, the driver’s and front passenger’s (if
equipped for passenger side) power window switches
have an “Auto Up” feature. Pull the window switch up to
the second detent, release, and the window will go up
automatically.

For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window
switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening
either front door will cancel this feature. The time is
programmable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center
(EVIC)/Personal
Settings
(CustomerProgrammable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

To stop the window from going all the way up during the
auto-up operation, push down on the switch briefly.
NOTE:
• If the window runs into any obstacle during autoTo close the window part way, pull the window switch
closure, it will reverse direction and then go back
up to the first detent and release when you want the
down. Remove the obstacle and use the window
window to stop.
switch again to close the window.
For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
• Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger
Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches
the auto-reverse function unexpectedly during autowill remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch
closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the
is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front
first detent and hold to close window manually.
door will cancel this feature.

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WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the window
is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the
window before closing.
Reset
At some point in time, it may be necessary to reactivate
the auto-up feature. To do so, perform the following
procedure:

Window Lockout Button
The window lockout button on the driver’s door (below
the power window switches) allows you to disable the
window control on the other doors. To disable the
window controls on the other doors, press the window
LOCKOUT button. To enable the window controls, press
the window LOCKOUT button a second time.

1. Pull the window switch up to close window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an
additional two seconds after the window is closed.
2. Push the window switch down firmly to the second
detent to open the window completely and continue to
hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after
the window is fully open.
Window Lockout Button

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Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize
the buffeting.
LIFTGATE
To open the liftgate, pull up (squeeze) on the handle and
lift. Manually unlocking the vehicle doors with the
plunger or a key in the lock cylinder will not unlock the
liftgate.

Liftgate Release

WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous
exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the
liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle.

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OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
• Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners to enhance
Some of the most important safety features in your
occupant protection by managing occupant energy
vehicle are the restraint systems:
during an impact event
• Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating • All seat belt systems (except the driver’s and rear
positions
center) include Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs),
which lock the seat belt webbing into position by
• Advanced Front Airbags for driver and front passenextending the belt all the way out and then adjusting
ger
the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or
• Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located
secure a large item in a seat — if equipped
on top of the front seats (integrated into the head
If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized
restraint)
seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether
• Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold
for the driver and passengers seated next to a window infant and child restraint systems. For more information
on LATCH, see Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
• An energy-absorbing steering column and steering
(LATCH).
wheel
• Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants

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NOTE: The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage
inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different
rates of inflation based on the severity and type of
collision.

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.

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.

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.

WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer
much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled
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.

Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with
lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions.
This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move
freely with you under normal conditions. However, in a

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collision the belt will lock and reduce the risk of you
striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out.

WARNING!
• 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 and
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 can 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 what their size.

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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 located on the B-Pillar along
the outboard side and rear of the seat cushion. The rear
seat belt latch plates are located on the C-Pillar for the
outboard rear seating positions and next to your arm in
the center rear seating position. Grasp the latch plate and
pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as
far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap.
Latch Plate

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3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch
plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”

WARNING!
• A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will
not protect you properly. The lap portion could
ride too high on your body, possibly causing
internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the
buckle nearest you.
• A belt that is too loose will not protect you
properly. In a sudden stop you could move too far
forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear
your seat belt snugly.
(Continued)

Latch Plate To Buckle

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WARNING! (Continued)
• 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
internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder
bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that
your strongest bones will take the force in a
collision.
• 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.
4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a
bit 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.

WARNING!
• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of
injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the
strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap part of your seat belt
as low as possible and keep it snug.
• A twisted belt will not protect you properly. In a
collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the
belt is straight. If you can’t straighten a belt in
your vehicle, take it to your authorized dealer
immediately and have it fixed.

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5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle.
comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.
will withdraw any slack in the belt.
If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to
allow it to retract fully.

WARNING!
A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and
leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system
periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do
not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt
assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they
have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.).
Removing Slack From Belt

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of a collision. These devices improve the performance of
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight around the
occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all
shoulder belt.
size occupants, including those in child restraints.
1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the
NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat
anchor point.
belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt must still be
2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate,
worn snugly and positioned properly
grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a
The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Refold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
straint Controller (ORC). Like the airbags, the pretension3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing.
ers are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or a
The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the
deployed airbag must be replaced immediately.
latch plate.
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the
In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be
folded webbing.
adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away
Seat Belt Pretensioner
from your neck. Press the release button to release the
The seat belts for both front seating positions are anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position
equipped with a pretensioning device that is designed to that fits you best.
remove any slack from the seat belt systems in the event

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NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is
equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the
shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward
position without pressing the release button. To verify the
shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on the
shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into position.

As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will
prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average,
you will prefer a higher position.
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
which are used to secure a child restraint system. For
additional information refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child
Restraints” section. The chart below defines the type of
feature for each seating position.
First Row
Second Row
Third Row

Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt

Left

Center

ALR

Cinching
Latch Plate

Right
ALR
ALR

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If the passenger seating position is equipped with an this feature. Children 12 years old and under should
always be properly restrained in the rear seat.
ALR and is being used for normal usage:
Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably
wrap around the occupants mid-section so as to not
activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated you will hear a
ratcheting sound as the belt retracts. Allow the webbing
to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull
out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the occupants mid-section. Slide the
latch plate into the buckle until you hear a ⬙click.⬙
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If
Equipped
In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically prelocked. 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

How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until
the entire belt is extracted.
3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will
hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is
now in the Automatic Locking Mode.
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it
to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking
Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency)
locking mode.

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Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
These head restraints are passive, deployable components, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily
identified by any markings, only through visual inspection of the head restraint. The head restraint will be split
in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and
trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
How the Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines
whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require
the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear
impact requires deployment, both the driver and front
passenger seat AHRs will be deployed.

When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half
of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap
between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR.
This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the
extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in
certain types of rear impacts.
NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may
not deploy in the event of a front or side impact.
However if during a front impact, a secondary rear
impact occurs, the AHR may deploy based on the severity and type of the impact.

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CAUTION!
All occupants, including the driver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head
restraints are placed in their proper positions in order
to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
collision.
NOTE: For more information on properly adjusting and
positioning the head restraint, refer to “Adjusting Active
Head Restraints” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle”.
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Components
1 — Head Restraint Front Half
(Soft Foam and Trim)
2 — Seatback

3 — Head Restraint Back Half
(Decorative Plastic Rear
Cover)
4 — Head Restraint Guide
Tubes

Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)
If the Active Head Restraints are triggered in a collision,
you must reset the head restraint on the driver’s and
front passenger seat. You can recognize when the Active
Head Restraint has been triggered by the fact that they
have moved forward (as shown in step three of the
resetting procedure).

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1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat.

3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the
vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism.

Hand Positioning Points On AHR

2. Position the hands on the top of the deployed AHR at
a comfortable position.

1 — Downward Movement
2 — Rearward Movement

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3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism

AHR In Reset Position

NOTE:
4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock • If you have difficulties or problems resetting the
Active Head Restraints, see an authorized dealer.
into the back decorative plastic half.
• For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints
checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized
dealer.

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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.

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert姞)
If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within
60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed
is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the BeltAlert威 will alert
the driver to buckle the seat belt. The driver should also
This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is
instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts.
designed to release webbing in a controlled manner. This
Once the warning is triggered, the BeltAlert威 will confeature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on
tinue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light for
the occupant’s chest.
96 seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is buckled. The
BeltAlert威 will be reactivated if the driver’s seat belt is
WARNING!
unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle
• The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
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 replace the belt and retractor assembly
could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

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BeltAlert威 can be enabled or disabled by your authorized BeltAlert威 can be reactivated by repeating this procedure.
dealer or by following these steps:
NOTE: Although BeltAlert威 has been deactivated, the
NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate
60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON while the driver seat belt remains unfastened.
or START position. The manufacturer does not recomSeat Belt Lock Out
mend deactivating BeltAlert威.
The center rear seat belt system has a lock out feature that
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, and will not allow you to extract the center webbing unless
the rear seat upper latch is engaged.
fasten the driver seat belt.
2. Start the engine, and wait for the Seat Belt Reminder Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts
Light to turn off.
throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is
3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle
the best way to keep the baby safe.
and then re-buckle the driver seat belt at least three times,
Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt
ending with the seat belt buckled.
across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.
4. Turn OFF the engine. A single chime will sound to
Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the
signify that you have successfully completed the
abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take
programming.
the force if there is a collision.

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Seat Belt Extender
If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and
when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if
equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized
dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This
extender should be used only if the existing belt is not
long enough. When it is not required, remove the extender and store it.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Airbags
This vehicle has Advanced Front Airbags for both the
driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat
belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Airbag is mounted in the steering wheel. The passenger’s
Advanced Front Airbag is mounted in the instrument
panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS/
AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers.

WARNING!

NOTE: These airbags are certified to the new Federal
regulations for Advanced Airbags.

Using a seat belt extender when not needed can
increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use
when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn
low and snug, and in the recommended seating
positions. Remove and store the extender when not
needed.

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The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator
design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of
inflation that are based on the severity and type of
collision.
This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front
passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the
inflation rate of the Advanced Front Airbags based upon
seat position.

Front Airbag Components
1 — Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Airbag
2 — Knee Bolster

This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front
passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether
the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The
seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the
Advanced Front Airbags.

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This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Airbag NOTE:
Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) that run the entire length of • Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim;
but they will open during airbag deployment.
the headliner to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an
authorized dealer immediately.
Airbag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following airbag
system components:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Airbag Warning Light
• Steering Wheel and Column
• Instrument Panel
Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC)
Label Location

• Knee Impact Bolster
• Driver Advanced Front Airbag
• Passenger Advanced Front Airbag

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• Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC),
which may receive information from the front impact
• Front and Side Impact Sensors
sensors.
• Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch,
The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an
and Seat Track Position Sensors
impact that requires airbag deployment. The timing of
• Supplemental Active Head Restraint for Driver and the second stage determines whether the output force is
low, medium, or high. If a low output is sufficient to meet
Front Passenger
the need, the remaining gas in the inflator is expended.
• Occupant Classification System (OCS)
NOTE: The passenger Advanced Front Airbag may not
• Occupant Classification Module (OCM)
deploy, even when the driver Advanced Front Airbag
has, if the Occupant Classification System (refer to ⬙Oc• Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light
cupant Classification System”) has determined the pas• Weight Sensors
senger seat is empty or is occupied by someone that is
classified in the ⬙child⬙ size category. This could be a
Advanced Front Airbag Features
The Advanced Front Airbag system has multistage driver child, teenager, or even an adult.
and front passenger airbags. This system provides output
appropriate to the severity and type of collision as

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WARNING!

WARNING! (Continued)

• No objects should be placed over or near the
airbag on the instrument panel, because any such
objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
collision severe enough to cause the airbag to
inflate.
• Do not put anything on or around the Advanced
Front Airbag covers or attempt to manually open
them. You may damage the airbags and you could
be injured because the airbags may no longer be
functional. These protective covers for the airbag
cushions are designed to open only when the
airbags are inflating.
• Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects
between you and the side airbags; the performance
could be adversely affected and/or objects could
be pushed into you, causing serious injury.

• 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.
• 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
permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof
of the vehicle for any reason.

(Continued)

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Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain
(SABIC)
SABIC airbags may offer side-impact and vehicle rollover
protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in
addition to that provided by the body structure. Each
airbag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the
head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential
for side-impact head injuries. The SABIC airbags deploy
downward, covering both windows on the impact side.
NOTE:
• Should a vehicle rollover occur, the pretensioners
and/or SABIC airbags on both sides of the vehicle
may deploy.
• Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim;
but they will open during airbag deployment.

The system includes side impact sensors adjacent to both
front and rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy
the SABIC airbags during impacts that require side
airbag occupant protection.

WARNING!
• If your vehicle is equipped with left and right
Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain
(SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up
high enough to block the location of the SABIC.
The area where the SABIC is located should remain free from any obstructions.
• Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects
between you and the side airbags; the performance
could be adversely affected and/or objects could
be pushed into you, causing serious injury.
(Continued)

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WARNING! (Continued)
• If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC airbags,
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
permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof
of the vehicle for any reason.

Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the
risk of harm from a deploying airbag:
1. Children 12 years and younger should always ride
buckled up in a rear seat.

WARNING!
Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER
ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger
airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe
injury or death to infants in that position.

Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
driver and the front passenger, and position front occu- Children that are not big enough to properly wear the
pants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front vehicle seat belt should be secured in the rear seat, in a
Airbag.
child restraint or belt-positioning booster seat. Older
Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front children who do not use child restraints or beltAirbags work with the knee bolsters to provide improved positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled
protection for the driver and front passenger. Side airbags up in the rear seat. Never allow children to slide the
also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.

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If a child from 1 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.
(Refer to “Child Restraints”)

5. If the airbag 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”.

You should read the instructions provided with your
child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly.

WARNING!

2. All occupants should ALWAYS wear their lap and
shoulder belts properly.
3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved
back as far as practical to allow the Advanced Front
Airbags room to inflate.
4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your
vehicle has side airbags, and deployment occurs, the side
airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you
and the door.

• Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more
severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work
with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In
some collisions, the airbags won’t deploy at all.
Always wear your seat belts even though you have
airbags.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument
panel during Advanced Front Airbag deployment
could cause serious injury, including death. Airbags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably
extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or
instrument panel.
• The Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains
(SABIC) need room to inflate. Do not lean against
the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the
seat.
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls

The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or
side airbags in a frontal or side collision is required.
Based on the impact sensors signals, a central electronic
ORC deploys the Advanced Front Airbags, Supplemental
Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), and front seat
belt pretensioners, as required, depending on each type
of impact.
Advanced Front Airbags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing the seat belts in
certain frontal collisions depending on the severity and
type of collision. Advanced Front Airbags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover
collisions.

The Advanced Front Airbags will not deploy in all frontal
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system collisions, including some that may produce substantial
vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions,
required for this vehicle.
truck underrides, and angle offset collisions. On the other
hand, depending on the type and location of impact,

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Advanced Front Airbags may deploy in crashes with position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the
little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe airbag system is not on and the airbags will not inflate.
initial deceleration.
The ORC contains a backup power supply system that
The SABIC will not deploy in all side collisions. SABIC may deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or
deployment will depend on the severity and type of it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.
collision.
Also, the ORC turns on the “Airbag Warning
Because airbag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over
Light” for four to eight seconds for a self-check
time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not
when the ignition is first turned ON. After the
good indicators of whether or not an airbag should have
self-check, the “Airbag Warning Light” will
deployed.
turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of
the system, it turns on the “Airbag Warning Light” either
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all crashes,
momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound
and also are needed to help keep you in position, away
if the light comes on again after initial startup.
from an inflating airbag.
It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instruThe ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic
ment cluster Airbag Warning Light if a malfunction is
parts of the airbag system whenever the ignition switch is
noted that could affect the airbag system. The diagnostics
in the START or ON positions. If the key is in the LOCK
also record the nature of the malfunction.

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WARNING!
Ignoring the “Airbag Warning Light” in your instrument panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to
protect you in a collision. If the light does not come
on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes
on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the
airbag system immediately.
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
The OCS is part of a Federally regulated safety system
required for this vehicle. It is designed to turn off the
passenger Advanced Front Airbag for an empty seat and
for occupants classified in a category other than an adult.
This could be a child, teenager, or even an adult.

• Occupant Classification System (OCS)
The OCS is part of a Federally regulated safety system
required for this vehicle. It is designed to turn off the
passenger Advanced Front Airbag for an empty seat and
for occupants classified in a category other than an adult.
This could be a child, teenager, or even an adult.
NOTE: Children 12 years and younger should always
ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child
restraint.

• Occupant Classification Module (OCM)
The OCM is located beneath the front passenger seat. The
OCM classifies the occupant into categories based on the
measurements made by the seat weight sensors. The
OCM communicates with the ORC. The ORC uses the
occupant category to determine whether the passenger
NOTE: Children 12 years and younger should always
Advanced Front Airbag should be turned off. It also
ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child
determines the rate of airbag inflation during a collision.
restraint.

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• Weight Sensors
Your vehicle has four Weight Sensors located between the
seat and the floor pan. The weight sensors measure
applied weight and transfers that information to the
OCM.
• Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light
The PAD Indicator Light (an amber light located in the
center of the instrument panel) tells the driver and front
passenger when the passenger Advanced Front Airbag is
turned off. The PAD Indicator light illuminates the words
“PASS AIR BAG OFF” to show that the passenger
Advanced Front Airbag will not inflate during a collision
Indicator Light Location
requiring airbag deployment. When the right front pasThe PAD indicator light should not be illuminated when
senger seat is empty or when very light objects are placed
an adult passenger is properly seated in the front passenon the seat, the passenger airbag will not inflate even
ger seat. In this case, the passenger Advanced Front
though the PAD indicator light is not illuminated.
Airbag is ready to be inflated if a collision requires an
airbag deployment.

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For all other occupants, the PAD indicator light will be
illuminated indicating that the passenger Advanced
Front Airbag is turned off and will not inflate.
NOTE: Even though this vehicle is equipped with an
occupant classification system, children 12 years and
younger should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in
an appropriate child restraint (refer to “Child Restraints”).

WARNING!
Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an
airbag. A deploying passenger Advanced Front Airbag can cause death or serious injury to a child in a
rear-facing infant seat.

Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) System
Front Passenger Indicator Light
Airbag Status
Adult
OFF
ON
Child
ON
OFF
Grocery Bags,
Heavy Briefcases
and Other RelaON
OFF
tively Light Objects
Empty or Very
OFF*
OFF
Light Objects
* Since the system senses weight, some small objects
will turn the PAD Indicator Light on.
Drivers and adult passengers should verify that the PAD
Indicator Light is not illuminated when an adult is riding
in the front passenger seat. If an adult occupant’s weight
is transferred to another part of the vehicle (like the door
or instrument panel), the weight sensors in the seat may

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not properly classify the occupant. Objects lodged under
the seat or between the seat and the center console can
prevent the occupant’s weight from being measured
properly and may result in the occupant being improperly classified. Ensure that the front passenger seatback
does not touch anything placed on the second row of
seats because this can also affect occupant classification.
Also, if you fold down the seats in the second row check
to be sure they don’t touch the front passenger seat.

If there is a fault present in the airbag system, the Airbag
Warning Light (a red light located in the center of the
instrument cluster directly in front of the driver) will be
turned on. This indicates that you should have an authorized dealer service the system immediately. The Airbag
Warning Light is turned on whenever there is a fault that
can affect the operation of the airbag system. If there is a
fault present in the PAD Indicator Light, the Airbag
Warning Light will be illuminated to show that the
passenger Advanced Front Airbag may be turned off
If the front passenger seat is damaged in any way, it
until the fault is cleared. If the Airbag Warning Light is
should only be serviced by an authorized dealer. If the
illuminated, have an authorized dealer service the airbag
seat is removed (or even if the seat attachment bolts are
system immediately. If an object is lodged under the seat
loosened or tightened in any way), take the vehicle to an
and interferes with operation of the weight sensors, a
authorized dealer.
fault will occur which turns on both the PAD Indicator
Light and the Airbag Warning Light. Once the lodged
object is removed, the fault will be automatically cleared
after a short period of time.

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Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Airbag
Inflator Units
The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Airbag Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel
and the right side of the instrument panel. When the
ORC detects a collision requiring the Advanced Front
Airbags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of
non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Advanced Front
Airbags. Different airbag inflation rates are possible
based on collision severity and type. The steering wheel
hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument
panel separate and fold out of the way as the airbags
inflate to their full size. The airbags fully inflate in about
50 to 70 milliseconds. This is about half of the time it
takes to blink your eyes. The airbags then quickly deflate
while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger.

The Advanced Front Airbag gas is vented through the
vent holes in the sides of the airbag. In this way, the
airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front
Airbags work with the knee bolsters to provide improved
protection for the driver and front passenger. Side airbags
also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection.
Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains
(SABIC)
The Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains
(SABIC) may deploy during rollovers and collisions
where the impact is confined to a particular area of the
side of the vehicle, 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. Because airbag
sensors estimate deceleration over time, vehicle speed
and damage by themselves are not good indicators of
whether or not an airbag should have deployed.

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A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side
WARNING!
curtain airbag. The inflating side curtain airbag pushes
the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and If your vehicle is equipped with left and right
covers the window. The airbag inflates in about 30 Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains
milliseconds (about one quarter of the time it takes to (SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up high
blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you enough to block the location of the SABIC. The area
are not belted and seated properly, or if items are where the SABIC is located should remain free from
positioned in the area where the side curtain airbag any obstructions.
inflates. This especially applies to children. The side
curtain airbag is only about 31⁄2 inches (9 cm) thick when The front passenger seat assembly contains critical comit is inflated.
ponents that affect the front passenger airbag deployment. Correctly functioning front passenger seat compoThe system includes side impact sensors adjacent to both
nents are critical for the Occupant Classification System
front and rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy
(OCS) to properly classify the front passenger and calcuthe SABIC airbags during impacts that require airbag
late the proper airbag deployment. Do not make any
occupant protection.
modifications to the front passenger seat components,
assembly, or to the seat cover.

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The following requirements must be strictly adhered to:
• Do not modify the front passenger seat assembly or
components in any way.
• Do not use prior or future model year seat covers not
designated for the specific model being repaired. Always use the correct seat cover specified for the
vehicle.
• Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seat
cover.
• Do not add a secondary seat cover other than those
approved by Chrysler Group LLC/Mopar威.
• At no time should any Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) component or SRS related component or fastener be modified or replaced with any part except
those which are approved by Chrysler Group
LLC/Mopar威.

WARNING!
Unapproved modifications or service procedures to
the front passenger seat assembly, its related components or seat cover may inadvertently change the
airbag deployment in case of a frontal crash. This
could result in death or serious injury to the front
seat passenger if the vehicle is involved in a collision. A modified vehicle may not comply with required Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and/or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (CMVSS).

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Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if
the communication network remains intact, and the
power remains intact, depending on the nature of the
event the ORC will determine whether to have the
Enhanced Accident Response System perform the following functions:
•
•
•

•

NOTE: Front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all
collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with
the airbag system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any
or all of the following may occur:

• The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front
Cut off fuel to the engine.
passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The
Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those
until the ignition key is turned off.
you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium
floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.
Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.
the battery has power or until the ignition key is
However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a
removed.
few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor
Unlock the doors automatically.
immediately.

If a Deployment Occurs
The front airbags are designed to deflate immediately
after deployment.

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• As the airbags 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
airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate
the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye
irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or
throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation
continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on
your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the
airbags will not be in place to protect you.

WARNING!
Deployed airbags cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags, and seat belt retractor assembly replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.

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Maintaining Your Airbag System

WARNING! (Continued)

WARNING!
• Modifications to any part of the airbag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
be injured if the airbag 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 or the
headliner along the side rails. Do not modify the
front bumper or vehicle body structure.
(Continued)

• Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate
accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any advanced airbag system service. If it is necessary to modify the airbag system
for persons with disabilities, contact your authorized dealer.
• It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the
airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who
works on your vehicle that it has an airbag system.

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Airbag Warning Light
You will want to have the airbag system ready to inflate
for your protection in an impact. The airbag warning
light monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting
wiring associated with airbag system electrical components. The airbag system is designed to be maintenance
free. If any of the following occurs, have an authorized
dealer service the system promptly:

applicable), and up to a quarter second of either highspeed deceleration data or change in velocity during
and/or after airbag deployment or near-deployment.
EDR data is ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, or
nearly deploys, and is otherwise unavailable.

• Remains on after the four to eight second interval.

2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be
recorded (e.g., loss of battery power).

NOTE:
1. A near-deployment event occurs when the airbag
sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually indica• Does not come on during the four to eight seconds tive of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant airbag
deployment.
after the ignition switch is first turned ON.
• Comes on for any period of time while driving.
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
In the event of a collision, your vehicle is designed to
record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data parameters (see list below) in an event data recorder prior to the
moment of airbag deployment, or near deployment (if

In conjunction with other data gathered during a complete accident investigation, the electronic data may be
used by Chrysler Group LLC and others to learn more
about the possible causes of crashes and associated
injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle performance. In addition to crash investigations initiated by

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Chrysler Group LLC, such investigations may be requested by customers, insurance carriers, government
officials, and professional crash researchers, such as those
associated with universities, and with hospital and insurance organizations.
In the event that an investigation is undertaken by
Chrysler Group LLC (regardless of initiative), the company or its designated representative will first obtain
permission of the appropriate custodial entity for the
vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee) before
accessing the electronic data stored, unless ordered to
image the data by a court with legal jurisdiction (i.e.,
pursuant to a warrant). A copy of the data will be
provided to the custodial entity upon request. General
data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes
may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash
databases, such as those maintained by the U.S. government and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive

nature, such as would identify a particular driver, vehicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential
data will not be disclosed by Chrysler Group LLC to any
third party except when:
1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data
with a particular crash record in an aggregate database,
provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter
preserved.
2. Used in defense of litigation involving a Chrysler
Group LLC product.
3. Requested by police under a legal warrant.
4. Otherwise required by law.
Data parameters that are recorded:
• Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for
electronically-controlled safety systems, including the
airbag system

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• Vehicle speed

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 to ensure you have the right seat
for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your
child.

• Engine RPM
• Brake switch status
• Pedal position
• And other parameters
configuration

depending

vehicle

Child Restraints
Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the
time including babies and children. Every state in the
United States and all Canadian provinces require that
small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the
law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
Children 12 years and 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, even a tiny baby,
can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force
required to hold even an infant on your lap can
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.

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• Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in
the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger
• Safety experts recommend that children ride
airbag unless the airbag is turned off. An airbag
rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least
deployment could cause severe injury or death to
one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types
infants in this position.
of child restraints can be used: rearward-facing infant
carriers and “convertible” child seats.
Infants and Child Restraints

• The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the
vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up
to about 20 lbs (9 kg). “Convertible” child seats often
have a higher weight limit in the rearward-facing
direction than infant carriers do, so they can be used
rearward-facing by children who weigh more than
20 lbs (9 kg) but are less than one year old. Both types
of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the
lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system (Refer to LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System.)

WARNING!

• Improper installation can lead to failure of an
infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a
collision. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
• A rearward-facing infant restraint should only be
used in a rear seat. A rearward-facing infant restraint in the front seat may be struck by a deploying passenger airbag which may cause severe or
fatal injury to the infant.

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Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child
restraint:
• Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it
has a label certifying that it meets all applicable safety
standards. Chrysler Group LLC also recommends that
you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you
will use it before you buy it.
• The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s
weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for
weight and height limits.
• Carefully follow the instructions that come with the
restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may
not work when you need it.

designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child
restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.
If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, pulling up on
the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will
tighten the belt (the cinching latch plate will keep the
belt tight). However, any seat belt system may loosen
with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it
tight if necessary. For the second row seat belts with
the automatic locking retractors, pull the belt from the
retractor until there is enough to allow it to pass
through the child restraint and slide the latch plate
into the buckle. Then, pull the belt until it is fully
extracted from the retractor. Allow the belt to return to
the retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten
the lap portion around the child restraint. For additional information, refer to ⬙Automatic Locking
Mode⬙.

• Except for the second row center seating position, all
passenger seat belts are equipped with “automatic
locking retractors.” The second row center position
• In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
has a cinching latch plate. Both types of seat belts are
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the

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buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path
opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate
from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt
several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into
the buckle with the release button facing out.
• If the belt still cannot be tightened, or if pulling and
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect
the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle
around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle
again. If you still cannot make the child restraint
secure, try a different seating position.

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 information.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/safedrivers/childsafety/index.htm

Older Children and Child Restraints
Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are
older than one year can ride forward-facing in the
vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child
seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children
who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg), and who are older
than one year. These child seats are also held in the
• Buckle the child into the restraint exactly as the
vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child
manufacturer’s instructions tell you.
restraint anchorage system (refer to LATCH — Child Seat
• When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the Anchorage System.)
vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle.
The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing
Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or
more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit
collision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and
the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child cannot sit
cause serious personal injury.

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with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the
child’s back is against the seatback, they should use a
child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a
belt-positioning booster seat. The child and beltchild to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind
positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the
their back.
lap/shoulder belt.
LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower
Children Too Large for Booster Seats
Anchors and Tether for CHildren)
Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt Your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the child
comfortably and whose legs are long enough to bend restraint anchorage system called LATCH. The LATCH
over the front of the seat when their back is against the system provides for the installation of the child restraint
seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. without using the vehicle’s seat belts, instead securing
the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper
• Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.
tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle
• The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug structure.
as possible.
LATCH-compatible child restraint systems are now avail• Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or able. However, because the lower anchorages are to be
slouching can move the belt out of position.
introduced over a period of years, child restraint systems
having attachments for those anchorages will continue to
also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat

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If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints
in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the
LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard
position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the
center position. If your child restraints are not LATCHcompatible, you can only install the child restraints using
the vehicle’s seat belts. Please refer to “Installing the
LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System” for typical
All three rear seating positions have lower anchorages
installation instructions.
that are capable of accommodating LATCH-compatible
child seats having flexible webbing mounted attach- Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
ments. Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be System
installed in the outboard seating positions only. The We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the
center seating position will accommodate LATCH- manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all
compatible lower anchorages with flexible webbing child restraint systems will be installed as described here.
mounted attachments only. Regardless of the specific Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that
type of lower attachment, NEVER install LATCH- were provided with the child restraint system.
compatible child seats so that two seats share a common
lower anchorage.
belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for
connection to the top tether anchorages, have been
available for some time. For some older child restraints,
many child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether
strap kits or retro-fit kits. You are urged to take advantage
of all the available attachments provided with your child
restraint in any vehicle.

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The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars located at In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each
the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, rear seating position located on the back of the seat.
and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to
install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you
run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and
seat cushion surfaces.

Tether Strap Mounting

Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with
separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or
connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a
Latch Anchorages

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means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- child restraint rearward and downward into the seat,
facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant removing slack in the straps according to the child
restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a
WARNING!
means of adjusting the tension of the strap.
You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and
on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the
hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. Next,
attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the
anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material.
Then, locate the tether anchorage directly behind the seat
where you are placing the child restraint and attach the
tether strap to the anchorage, being careful to route the
tether strap to provide the most direct path between the
anchor and the child restraint. For the outboard seating
positions, route the tether underneath the head rest and
attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back
of the seat. Finally, tighten all three straps as you push the

Improper installation of a child restraint to the
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or
child restraint. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly
when installing an infant or child restraint.
Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat
Belt
The passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinching latch plates or automatic locking retractors, which are
designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child
restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. If
the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, pulling up on the
shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the

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belt. However, any seat belt system may loosen with If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and
time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need
to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from
necessary.
the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch
Pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough to
plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the
allow it to pass through the child restraint and slide the
child restraint secure, try a different seating position.
latch plate into the buckle. Then, pull the belt until it is
completely extracted from the retractor. Allow the belt to To attach a child restraint tether strap:
return to the retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to
Route the tether strap over the seatback and attach the
tighten the lap portion around the child restraint. Refer to
hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
“Automatic Locking Mode”.
For the outboard seating positions, route the tether under
In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the the head rests, and attach the hook to the tether anchor
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the located on the back of the seat.
buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening
on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the
buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times
to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the
release button facing out.

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WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.

Tether Strap Mounting

Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in
pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.

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A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or SAFETY TIPS
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
Transporting Passengers
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. AREA.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided.
WARNING!
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 Vehicle”. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL
OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.

Exhaust 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.
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.

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If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the
make sure that all windows are closed and the climate Vehicle
control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT
Seat Belts
use the recirculation mode.
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- or retractor condition, replace the belt.
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
Airbag Warning Light
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
The light should come on and remain on for four to eight
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.

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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
inoperable.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the foot well of
your vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the 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.

WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.
• Never place or install floor mats or other floor
coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and interfering 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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always properly reinstall and secure floor mats that
have been removed for cleaning.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver foot well while the vehicle is moving.
Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
• If required, mounting posts must be properly
installed, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle.

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
the Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.

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

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CONTENTS
䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

▫ Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

▫ Uconnect™ Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 98

▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . 118

▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

▫ Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect™ Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

▫ Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . 100
▫ Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature . . . . . . . . 100
䡵 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 100
▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
䡵 Voice Command — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 129
▫ Voice Command System Operation . . . . . . . . 129
▫ Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

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▫ Voice Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

▫ Headlights And Parking Lights . . . . . . . . . . 148

䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

▫ Front Manual Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 135

▫ Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

▫ Front Seat Adjustment — Recline . . . . . . . . . 136

▫ High/Low Beam Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

▫ Six-Way Driver’s Power Seat With Manual
Recliner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

▫ Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

▫ Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat . . . . . . . . . . . 138
▫ Adjusting Active Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . 138
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
▫ 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat
Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
䡵 Lights

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

▫ Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 150
▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
▫ Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped . . . . 151
▫ Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . 152
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
▫ Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

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▫ Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

▫ Parksense威 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

▫ Mist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

▫ Service Parksense威 Rear Park Assist . . . . . . . 164

䡵 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 165

䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped . . . . . 156

▫ Programming HomeLink威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming . . . . 169

▫ To Set a Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

▫ Using HomeLink威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

▫ Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
䡵 Parksense威 Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . 159
▫ System Usage Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
▫ Enabling And Disabling Parksense威 . . . . . . . 162

▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
▫ Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

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▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode . . . . . . . . 172 䡵 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

▫ Glove Box Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . 178

▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode . . . . . . . . 173

▫ Front Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

▫ Pinch Protect Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

▫ Console Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . 179

▫ Pinch Protect Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 䡵 Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

▫ Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

▫ Sunshade Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

▫ Cargo Tie-Down Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

▫ Cargo Load Floor — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 182

▫ Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 䡵 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
▫ Ignition Off Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
䡵 Electrical Power Outlet

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
▫ Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

䡵 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 䡵 Roof Trim Applique — Non Functional . . . . . . 185

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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical adjustment of the mirror. The mirror should be
adjusted 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).

Adjusting Rearview Mirror

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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror will automatically adjust for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light
next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the
dimming feature is activated.

CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors
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.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

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WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object. Use your inside
mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle
seen in the passenger side mirror.
Power Mirrors
The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door
trim panel.

Power Mirror Switch

Press the switch to the L (left) or R (right) to select a
mirror. Using one of the four arrows, move the mirror to
the desired position.

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Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on automatically. Closing the mirror cover will turn off the light.

Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature
The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for additional flexibility in positioning the visor to block out the
sun.
1. Fold down the sun visor.
2. Unclip the visor from center clip.
3. Pull the sun visor toward the inside rearview mirror to
extend.

Illuminated Vanity Mirror

Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED
Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, invehicle communications system. Uconnect™ Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular
phone using simple voice commands (e.g., ⬙Call” ѧ
“Mike” ѧ”Work⬙ or ⬙Dial” ѧ “248-555-1212⬙). Your cellular
phone’s audio is transmitted through your vehicle’s
audio system; the system will automatically mute your
radio when using the Uconnect™ Phone.

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Uconnect™ features Bluetooth威 technology - the global
standard that enables different electronic devices to connect to each other without wires or a docking station, so
Uconnect™ Phone works no matter where you stow your
cellular phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as
For Uconnect™ customer support, visit the following
long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to
websites:
the vehicle’s Uconnect™ Phone. The Uconnect™ Phone
allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the
• www.chrysler.com/uconnect
system. Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be
• www.dodge.com/uconnect
used with the system at a time. The system is available in
English, Spanish, or French languages.
• www.jeep.com/uconnect
NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requires a cellular phone
equipped with the Bluetooth威 ⬙Hands-Free Profile,⬙ Version 0.96 or higher. See the Uconnect™ website for
supported phones.

• or call 1–877–855–8400
Uconnect™ Phone allows you to transfer calls between
the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit
your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s
microphone for private conversation.
The Uconnect™ Phone is driven through your
Bluetooth威 “Hands-Free Profile” cellular phone.

WARNING!
Any voice commanded system should be used only
in safe driving conditions following local laws and
phone use. All attention should be kept on the
roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in an
accident causing serious injury or death.

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Uconnect™ Phone Button
Depending on the vehicle options, either the
radio or the mirror will contain the two control
(Uconnect™ Phone button) and
buttons
(Voice Command button) that will enable you to access the system.
Voice Command Button
Actual button location may vary with the radio. The individual buttons are described in the
“Operation” section.

The Uconnect™ Phone is fully integrated with the vehicle’s audio system. The volume of the Uconnect™ Phone
can be adjusted either from the radio volume control
knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right
switch), if so equipped.
The radio display will be used for visual prompts from
the Uconnect™ Phone such as ⬙CELL⬙ or caller ID on
certain radios.
Operation
Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™
Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone
menu structure. Voice commands are required after most
Uconnect™ Phone prompts. You will be prompted for a
specific command and then guided through the available
options.

The Uconnect™ Phone can be used with any Hands-Free
Profile certified Bluetooth威 cellular phone. See the
Uconnect™ website for supported phones. If your cellular phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset
Profile) you may not be able to use any Uconnect™
Phone features. Refer to your cellular service provider or • Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for
the beep, which follows the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt or another
the phone manufacturer for details.
prompt.

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• For certain operations, compound commands can be
used. For example, instead of saying ⬙Setup⬙ and then
⬙Phone Pairing,⬙ the following compound command
can be said: ⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙
• For each feature explanation in this section, only the
combined form of the voice command is given. You
can also break the commands into parts and say each
part of the command when you are asked for it. For
example, you can use the combined form voice command ⬙Phonebook New Entry,⬙ or you can break the
combined form command into two voice commands:
⬙Phonebook⬙ and ⬙New Entry.⬙ Please remember, the
Uconnect™ Phone works best when you talk in a
normal conversational tone, as if speaking to someone
sitting a few feet/meters away from you.
Voice Command Tree
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Help Command
If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to
know your options at any prompt, say ⬙Help⬙ following
the beep. The Uconnect™ Phone will play all the options
at any prompt if you ask for help.
To activate the Uconnect™ Phone from idle, simply press
button and follow the audible prompts for
the
directions. All Uconnect™ Phone sessions begin with a
button on the radio control head.
press of the
Cancel Command
At any prompt, after the beep, you can say ⬙Cancel⬙ and
you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a
few instances the system will take you back to the
previous menu.
Pair (Link) Uconnect™ Phone to a Cellular Phone
To begin using your Uconnect™ Phone, you must pair
your compatible Bluetooth威 enabled cellular phone.

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To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to
ence your cellular phone Owner’s Manual. The
give the Uconnect™ Phone a name for your cellular
Uconnect™ website may also provide detailed instrucphone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be
tions for pairing.
given a unique phone name.
The following are general phone to Uconnect™ Phone • You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a
priority level between one and seven, with one being
pairing instructions:
the highest priority. You can pair up to seven cellular
• Press the
button to begin.
phones to your Uconnect™ Phone. However, at any
given time, only one cellular phone can be in use,
• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
connected to your Uconnect™ Phone. The priority
⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙
allows the Uconnect™ Phone to know which cellular
• When prompted, after the beep, say ⬙Pair a Phone⬙ and
phone to use if multiple cellular phones are in the
follow the audible prompts.
vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three
and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the
• You will be asked to say a four-digit Personal IdentiUconnect™ Phone will use the priority three cellular
fication Number (PIN), which you will later need to
phone when you make a call. You can select to use a
enter into your cellular phone. You can enter any
lower priority cellular phone at any time (refer to
four-digit PIN. You will not need to remember this PIN
⬙Advanced Phone Connectivity⬙ in this section).
after the initial pairing process.

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Dial by Saying a Number
• Press the

button to begin.

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• The system will prompt you to say the name of the
person you want to call.

• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
the name of the person you want to call. For example,
you can say ⬙John Doe,⬙ where John Doe is a previously stored name entry in the Uconnect™ phonebook
• The system will prompt you to say the number you
or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a
want to call.
name in the phonebook, refer to ⬙Add Names to Your
• For example, you can say ⬙234-567-8901⬙.
Uconnect™ Phonebook,⬙ in the phonebook.
• The Uconnect™ Phone will confirm the phone number
• The Uconnect™ system will confirm the name and
and then dial. The number will appear in the display
then dial the corresponding phone number, which
of certain radios.
may appear in the display of certain radios.
Call by Saying a Name
Add Names to Your Uconnect™ Phonebook
button to begin.
• Press the
NOTE: Adding names to the Uconnect™ Phonebook is
• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Dial.⬙

• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say recommended when the vehicle is not in motion.
“Call.⬙
• Press the
button to begin.

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• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say The Uconnect™ Phone will allow you to enter up to 32
names in the phonebook with each name having up to
⬙Phonebook New Entry.⬙
four associated phone numbers and designations. Each
• When prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of
language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible
long names helps the Voice Command and it is recomonly in that language. In addition, if equipped and
mended. For example, say ⬙Robert Smith⬙ or ⬙Robert⬙
supported by your phone, Uconnect™ Phone automatiinstead of ⬙Bob.⬙
cally downloads your cellular phone’s phonebook.
• When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g.,
Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook
⬙Home,⬙ ⬙Work,⬙ ⬙Mobile,⬙ or ⬙Pager⬙). This will allow
Transfer From Cellular Phone
you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook
If equipped and specifically supported by your phone,
entry, if desired.
Uconnect™ Phone automatically downloads names (text
• When prompted, recite the phone number for the names) and number entries from the cellular phone’s
phonebook entry that you are adding.
phonebook. Specific Bluetooth威 Phones with Phone Book
Access Profile may support this feature. See Uconnect™
After you are finished adding an entry into the phonewebsite for supported phones.
book, you will be given the opportunity to add more
phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the • To call a name from downloaded (or Uconnect™)
Phonebook, follow the procedure in “Call by Saying a
main menu.
Name” section.

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• Automatic download and update, if supported, begins • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or
as soon as the Bluetooth威 wireless phone connection is
deleted on the Uconnect™ Phone. These can only be
made to the Uconnect™ Phone, for example, after you
edited on the cellular phone. The changes are transstart the vehicle.
ferred and updated to Uconnect™ Phone on the next
phone connection.
• A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be downloaded and updated every time a phone is connected Phonebook Download — Single Entry
If equipped and supported by your phone, Uconnect™
to the Uconnect™ Phone.
Phone allows the user to download entries from their
• Depending on the maximum number of entries downphone via Bluetooth威. To use this feature, press the
loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest
button and say “Phonebook Download.” The system
downloaded names can be used. Until then, if availprompts, “Ready to accept “V” card entry via
able, the previous downloaded phonebook is available
Bluetooth威…” The system is now ready to accept phonefor use.
book entries from your phone using the Bluetooth威
• Only the phonebook of the currently connected cellu- Object Exchange Profile (OBEX). Please see your phone
lar phone is accessible.
Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to send
• Only the cellular phone’s phonebook is downloaded. these entries from your phone.
SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phonebook.

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NOTE:
Edit Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries
• The phone handset must support Bluetooth威 OBEX
NOTE:
transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature.
• Editing names in the phonebook is recommended
when the vehicle is not in motion.
• Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they
are already connected to any system via Bluetooth威,
• Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be
and you may see a message on the phone display that
deleted or edited.
the Bluetooth威 link is busy. In this case, the user must
button to begin.
first disconnect or drop the Bluetooth威 connection to • Press the
the Uconnect™ Phone, and then send the address
• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
book entry via Bluetooth威. Please see your phone
⬙Phonebook Edit.⬙
Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to
drop the Bluetooth威 connection.
• You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook
entry that you wish to edit.
• If the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters, it
will only use the first 24 characters.

• Next, choose the number designation (home, work,
cellular, or pager) that you wish to edit.
• When prompted, recite the new phone number for the
phonebook entry that you are editing.

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After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will
you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in
then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish
the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return
to delete. You can either say the name of a phonebook
to the main menu.
entry that you wish to delete or you can say ⬙List
Names⬙ to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook
⬙Phonebook Edit⬙ can be used to add another phone
from which you choose. To select one of the entries
number to a name entry that already exists in the
button while the
from the list, press the
phonebook. For example, the entry John Doe may have a
Uconnect™ Phone is playing the desired entry and say
cellular and a home number, but you can add ”John
⬙Delete.⬙
Doe’s” work number later using the ⬙Phonebook Edit⬙
feature.
• After you enter the name, the Uconnect™ Phone will
ask you which designation you wish to delete: home,
Delete Uconnect™ Phonebook Entry
work, cellular, pager, or all. Say the designation you
NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended
wish to delete.
when the vehicle is not in motion.
• Note that only the phonebook entry in the current
• Press the
button to begin.
language is deleted.
• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be
⬙Phonebook Delete.⬙
deleted or edited.

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Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries
• Press the

button to begin.

• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Phonebook Erase All.⬙

• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Phonebook List Names.⬙
• The Uconnect™ Phone will play the names of all the
phonebook entries, including the downloaded phonebook entries, if available.

• The Uconnect™ Phone will ask you to verify that you • To call one of the names in the list, press the
wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook.
button during the playing of the desired name, and
• After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be
say ⬙Call.⬙
deleted.
NOTE: The user can also exercise ⬙Edit⬙ or ⬙Delete⬙
• Note that only the phonebook in the current language operations at this point.
is deleted.
• The Uconnect™ Phone will then prompt you as to the
• Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be
number designation you wish to call.
deleted or edited.
• The selected number will be dialed.
List All Names in the Uconnect™ Phonebook
• Press the

button to begin.

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Phone Call Features
The following features can be accessed through the
Uconnect™ Phone if the feature(s) are available on your
cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service
plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be
accessed through the Uconnect™ Phone. Check with
your cellular service provider for the features that you
have.
Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No Call
Currently in Progress
When you receive a call on your cellular phone, the
Uconnect™ Phone will interrupt the vehicle audio system, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the
button to accept the call. To reject the
call. Press the
button until you hear a
call, press and hold the
single beep, indicating that the incoming call was
rejected.

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Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call
Currently in Progress
If a call is currently in progress and you have another
incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for
call waiting that you normally hear when using your
button to place the current
cellular phone. Press the
call on hold and answer the incoming call.
NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone compatible phones in the
market today do not support rejecting an incoming call
when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can
only answer an incoming call or ignore it.
Making a Second Call While Current Call is in
Progress
To make a second call while you are currently on a call,
button and say ⬙Dial⬙ or ⬙Call⬙ followed
press the
by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to
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in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to ⬙Toggling Conference Call
Between Calls⬙ in this section. To combine two calls, refer When two calls are in progress (one active and one on
button until you hear a
hold), press and hold the
to ⬙Conference Call⬙ in this section.
double beep indicating that the two calls have been
Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold
To put a call on hold, press the
button until you hear joined into one conference call.
a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. To
bring the call back from hold, press and hold the
button until you hear a single beep.

Three-Way Calling
To initiate three-way calling, press the
button
while a call is in progress, and make a second phone call,
as described under ⬙Making a Second Call While Current
Toggling Between Calls
Call is in Progress.⬙ After the second call has established,
If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold),
button until you hear a double
press and hold the
press the
button until you hear a single beep,
beep, indicating that the two calls have been joined into
indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls
one conference call.
have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at a
Call Termination
time.
To end a call in progress, momentarily press the
button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if
there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call.
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on hold may not become active automatically. This is cell • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can
phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press
continue on the Uconnect™ Phone either until the call
button until you hear a single beep.
and hold the
ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates
cessation of the call on the Uconnect™ Phone and
Redial
transfer of the call to the cellular phone.
button to begin.
• Press the
• After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can
continue on the Uconnect™ Phone for a certain dura• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
tion, after which the call is automatically transferred
⬙Redial.⬙
from the Uconnect™ Phone to the cellular phone.
• The Uconnect™ Phone will call the last number that
• An active call is automatically transferred to the
was dialed from your cellular phone.
cellular phone after the ignition key is switched to
NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the
OFF.
Uconnect™ Phone.
Uconnect™ Phone Features
Call Continuation
Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the Language Selection
Uconnect™ Phone after the vehicle ignition key has been To change the language that the Uconnect™ Phone is
switched to OFF. Call continuation functionality avail- using:
able on the vehicle can be any one of three types:
• Press the
button to begin.

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• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect™ Phone is
the name of the language you wish to switch to operational, you may reach the emergency number as
follows:
English, Espanol, or Francais.
• Continue to follow the system prompts to complete •
the language selection.
•
After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and
voice commands will be in that language.

Press the

button to begin.

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Emergency⬙ and the Uconnect™ Phone will instruct
the paired cellular phone to call the emergency number. This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and
Mexico.

NOTE: After every Uconnect™ Phone language change
operation, only the language-specific 32-name phonebook is usable. The paired phone name is not language- NOTE:
specific and usable across all languages.
• The emergency number dialed is based on the country
where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and
Emergency Assistance
Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may
If you are in an emergency and the cellular phone is
not be applicable with the available cellular service
reachable:
and area.
• Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency
number for your area.

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• If supported, this number may be programmable on • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
button and
some systems. To do this, press the
⬙Towing Assistance.⬙
say ‘Setup’, followed by ‘Emergency’.
NOTE:
• The Uconnect™ Phone does slightly lower your • The towing assistance number dialed is based on the
country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528chances of successfully making a phone call as to that
2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14for the cellular phone directly.
3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside
Mexico City in Mexico). Please refer to the 24-Hour
WARNING!
⬙Towing Assistance⬙ coverage details on the DVD in
Your phone must be turned on and paired to the
the Warranty Information Booklet and the 24-Hour
Uconnect™ Phone System to allow use of this vehicle
Towing Assistance references.
feature in emergency situations, when the cellular
• If supported, this number may be programmable on
phone has network coverage and stays paired to the
button and
some systems. To do this, press the
Uconnect™ Phone System.
say “Setup”, followed by “Towing Assistance”.
Towing Assistance
If you need towing assistance:
• Press the

button to begin.

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When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone that
normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence
on your cellular phone keypad, you can press the
button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed
by the word ⬙Send.⬙ For example, if required to enter
your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you can
Voice Mail Calling
button and say, ⬙3 7 4 6 # Send.⬙ Saying
To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to ⬙Working press the
a
number,
or
sequence
of numbers, followed by ⬙Send,⬙ is
with Automated Systems.⬙
also to be used for navigating through an automated
Working with Automated Systems
customer service center menu structure, and to leave a
This method is used in instances where one generally has number on a pager.
to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while
You can also send stored Uconnect™ phonebook entries
navigating through an automated telephone system.
as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager
You can use your Uconnect™ Phone to access a voice entries. To use this feature, dial the number you wish to
mail system or an automated service, such as a paging call and then press the
button and say, “Send.” The
service or automated customer service line. Some ser- system will prompt you to enter the name or number and
vices require immediate response selection. In some say the name of the phonebook entry you wish to send.
instances, that may be too quick for use of the
Uconnect™ Phone.
Paging
To learn how to page, refer to ⬙Working with Automated
Systems.⬙ Paging works properly except for pagers of
certain companies, which time out a little too soon to
work properly with the Uconnect™ Phone.

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The Uconnect™ Phone will then send the corresponding Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF
phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system
from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect™
tones over the phone.
Phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
NOTE:
• You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone • Press the
button to begin.
network configurations. This is normal.
• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
• Some paging and voice mail systems have system time
⬙Setup Confirmations.⬙ The Uconnect™ Phone will
out settings that are too short and may not allow the
play the current confirmation prompt status and you
use of this feature.
will be given the choice to change it.
Barge In - Overriding Prompts
The “Voice Command” button can be used when you
wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice
command immediately. For example, if a prompt is
asking ⬙Would you like to pair a phone, clear a...,⬙ you
button and say, ⬙Pair a Phone⬙ to
could press the
select that option without having to listen to the rest of
the voice prompt.

Phone and Network Status Indicators
If available on the radio and/or on a premium display
such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by
your cellular phone, the Uconnect™ Phone will provide
notification to inform you of your phone and network
status when you are attempting to make a phone call
using Uconnect™ Phone. The status is given for roaming,
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Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad
You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone
keypad and still use the Uconnect™ Phone (while dialing
via the cellular phone keypad, the user must exercise
caution and take precautionary safety measures). By
dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth威 cellular
phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s
audio system. The Uconnect™ Phone will work the same
as if you dial the number using Voice Command.
NOTE: Certain brands of cellular phones do not send
the dial ring to the Uconnect™ Phone to play it on the
vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this
situation, after successfully dialing a number the user
may feel that the call did not go through even though the
call is in progress. Once your call is answered, you will
hear the audio.

Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF)
When you mute the Uconnect™ Phone, you will still be
able to hear the conversation coming from the other
party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In
order to mute the Uconnect™ Phone:
• Press the

button.

• Following the beep, say ⬙Mute.⬙
In order to un-mute the Uconnect™ Phone:
• Press the

button.

• Following the beep, say ⬙Mute off.⬙
Advanced Phone Connectivity
Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone
The Uconnect™ Phone allows ongoing calls to be transferred from your cellular phone to the Uconnect™ Phone
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from your Uconnect™ Phone paired cellular phone to the • When prompted, say ⬙List Phones.⬙
button
Uconnect™ Phone or vice versa, press the
• The Uconnect™ Phone will play the phone names of
and say ⬙Transfer Call.⬙
all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to
the lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired
Connect or Disconnect Link Between the
button and
phone being announced, press the
Uconnect™ Phone and Cellular Phone
Your cellular phone can be paired with many different
say “Select” or “Delete.” Also, see the next two secelectronic devices, but can only be actively ⬙connected⬙
tions for an alternate way to “select” or “delete” a
with one electronic device at a time.
paired phone.
If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth威 Select Another Cellular Phone
connection between a Uconnect™ Phone paired cellular This feature allows you to select and start using another
phone and the Uconnect™ Phone, follow the instructions phone paired with the Uconnect™ Phone.
described in your cellular phone User’s Manual.
• Press the
button to begin.
List Paired Cellular Phone Names
• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
button to begin.
• Press the
⬙Setup Select Phone⬙ and follow the prompts.
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • You can also press the
button at any time while
“Setup Phone Pairing.”
the list is being played, and then choose the phone that
you wish to select.

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• The selected phone will be used for the next phone
call. If the selected phone is not available, the
Uconnect™ Phone will return to using the highest
priority phone present in or near (approximately
within 30 ft (9 m)) the vehicle.

Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™
Phone
Uconnect™ Phone Tutorial
To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the
button and say “Uconnect™ Tutorial.”

Delete Uconnect™ Phone Paired Cellular Phones

Voice Training
For users experiencing difficulty with the system recognizing their voice commands or numbers, the Uconnect™
• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
Phone Voice Training feature may be used. To enter this
⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙
training mode, follow one of the two following proce• At the next prompt, say ⬙Delete⬙ and follow the dures:
prompts.
From outside the Uconnect™ Phone mode (e.g., from
• You can also press the
button at any time while radio mode):
the list is being played, and then choose the phone you • Press and hold the
button for five seconds until
wish to delete.
the session begins, or,
• Press the

button to begin.

• Press the
button and say the ⬙Setup, Voice
Training⬙ command.

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Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would
Uconnect™ Phone. For best results, the Voice Training
speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from
session should be completed when the vehicle is parked
you.
with the engine running, all windows closed, and the
• Make sure that no one other than you is speaking
blower fan switched off.
during a Voice Command period.
This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The
• Performance is maximized under:
system will adapt to the last trained voice only.
• low-to-medium blower setting,
To restore the Voice Command system to factory default
• low-to-medium vehicle speed,
settings, enter the Voice Training session via the above
procedure and follow the prompts.
• low road noise,
Voice Command
• smooth road surface,
• For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to
• fully closed windows,
provide at least 1⁄2 in (1 cm) gap between the overhead
• dry weather condition.
console (if equipped) and the mirror.
• Always wait for the beep before speaking.

• Even though the system is designed for users speaking
in North American English, French, and Spanish accents, the system may not always work for some.

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• When navigating through an automated system such • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be
as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of
compromised with the convertible top down.
speaking the digit string, make sure to say ⬙Send.⬙
Phone Far End Audio Performance
• Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is
• Audio quality is maximized under:
not in motion is recommended.
• low-to-medium blower setting,
• It is not recommended to store similar sounding
names in the Uconnect™ Phonebook.
• low-to-medium vehicle speed,
• Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect™ Phone Local) name recognition rate is optimized when the
entries are not similar.
• Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must
be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”.
• You can say ⬙O⬙ (letter ⬙O⬙) for ⬙0⬙ (zero).
• Even though international dialing for most number
combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing
number combinations may not be supported.

• low road noise,
• smooth road surface,
• fully closed windows,
• dry weather conditions, and
• operation from the driver’s seat.

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• Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness Bluetooth威 Communication Link
to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to
the Uconnect™ Phone. When this happens, the connecnot the Uconnect™ Phone.
tion can generally be reestablished by switching the
• Echo at the phone far end can sometimes be reduced
phone off/on. Your cellular phone is recommended to
by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume.
remain in Bluetooth威 ON mode.
• In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be
Power-Up
compromised with the convertible top down.
After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the
ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you
must wait at least five seconds prior to using the system.

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Primary
zero
one
two
three
four
five
six
seven
eight
nine
star (*)
plus (+)
pound (#)
add location
all

Voice Commands
Alternate(s)

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Voice Commands
Alternate(s)

Primary
call
cancel
confirmation prompts
continue
delete
dial
download
edit
emergency
English
erase all
Espanol
Francais
help
home

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Primary
language
list names
list phones
mobile
mute
mute off
new entry
no
pager
pair a phone
phone pairing
phonebook
previous
record again
redial

Voice Commands
Alternate(s)

pairing
phone book

Voice Commands
Primary
Alternate(s)
return to main menu
return or main menu
select phone
select
send
set up
phone settings or phone
set up
towing assistance
transfer call
Uconnect™ Tutorial
try again
voice training
work
yes

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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:
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface
System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of
the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice commands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a
raised voice level.

button, you
When you press the Voice Command
will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a
Voice Command System Operation
This Voice Command system allows you to command.
control your AM, FM radio, satellite radio, disc
player, and a memo recorder.

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NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few For example, if you are in the disc menu and you are
seconds, the system will present you with a list of listening to FM radio, you can speak commands from the
disc menu or from the FM radio menu.
options.
If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists When using this system, you should speak clearly and at
button, listen a normal speaking volume.
options, press the Voice Command
for the beep, and say your command.
The system will best recognize your speech if the winbutton while the dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is
Pressing the Voice Command
system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system set to low.
will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or At any point, if the system does not recognize one of your
change commands. This will become helpful once you commands, you will be prompted to repeat it.
start to learn the options.
To hear the first available Menu, press the Voice
NOTE: At any time, you can say the words “Cancel”, Command
button and say “Help” or “Main
“Help” or “Main Menu”.
Menu”.
These commands are universal and can be used from any
menu. All other commands can be used depending upon
the active application.

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In this mode, you can say the following commands:
Commands
The Voice Command system understands two types of
• “Radio” (to switch to the radio mode)
commands. Universal commands are available at all
times. Local commands are available if the supported • “Disc” (to switch to the disc mode)
radio mode is active.
• “Memo” (to switch to the memo recorder)
Changing the Volume
• “System Setup” (to switch to system setup)
1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command
Radio AM (or Radio Long Wave or Radio Medium
button.
Wave — If Equipped)
To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In
2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”).
this mode, you may say the following commands:
3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the
volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command • “Frequency” (to change the frequency)
system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for • “Next Station” (to select the next station)
Voice Command is different than the audio system.
• “Previous Station” (to select the previous station)
Main Menu
• “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu)
Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command
button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the main • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)
menu.

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Radio FM
To switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In
this mode, you may say the following commands:
• “Frequency” (to change the frequency)
• “Next Station” (to select the next station)
• “Previous Station” (to select the previous station)
• “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu)
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)

• “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel)
• “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels)
• “Select Name” (to say the name of a channel)
• “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu)
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)
Disc
To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you
may say the following commands:

Satellite Radio
• “Track” (#) (to change the track)
To switch to satellite radio mode, say “Sat” or “Satellite
• “Next Track” (to play the next track)
Radio”. In this mode, you may say the following com• “Previous Track” (to play the previous track)
mands:
• “Channel Number” (to change the channel by its • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)
spoken number)
• “Next Channel” (to select the next channel)

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Memo
To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. In
this mode, you may say the following commands:

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− “Previous” (to play the previous memo)
− “Delete” (to delete a memo)

• “Delete All” (to delete all memos)
• “New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During the
System Setup
recording, you may press the Voice Command
button to stop recording. You proceed by saying one of To switch to system setup, say “Setup”. In this mode, you
may say the following commands:
the following commands:
− “Save” (to save the memo)

• “Language German”

− “Continue” (to continue recording)

• “Language Dutch”

− “Delete” (to delete the recording)

• “Language Italian”

• “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) • “Language English”
— During the playback you may press the Voice
• “Language French”
button to stop playing memos. You
Command
• “Language Spanish”
proceed by saying one of the following commands:
− “Repeat” (to repeat a memo)

• “Tutorial”

− “Next” (to play the next memo)

• “Voice Training”

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NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new
button first and wait for the beep user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only.
Command
before speaking the “Barge In” commands.
SEATS
Voice Training
Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint System
For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- of the vehicle. They need to be used properly for safe
nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect™ operation of the vehicle.
Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used.
button, say “System
1. Press the Voice Command
Setup” and once you are in that menu then say “Voice
Training.” This will train your own voice to the system
and will improve recognition.
2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by
Uconnect™ Voice. For best results, the “Voice Training”
session should be completed when the vehicle is parked,
engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan

WARNING!
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.

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Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the
Front Manual Seat Adjustment
Move the seat forward or rearward using the adjustment seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.
bar. Lift up on the bar located on the front of the seat near
WARNING!
the floor. Position the seat and release the bar, making
sure the latch engages fully.
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
any seat only while the vehicle is parked.

Manual Seat Adjustment

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Front Seat Adjustment — Recline
To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the
outboard side of the seat, lean back, and release the lever
at the desired position. To return the seatback, lift the
lever, lean forward and release the lever.

Seatback Release Lever

WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat
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.

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This seat also has a manual recline lever located just to
Six-Way Driver’s Power Seat with Manual
the rear of the power seat switch. Pull up on the lever to
Recliner
The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of recline the seatback.
the seat near the floor. Use this switch to move the seat up
WARNING!
or down, forward or rearward or to tilt the seat.
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
any seat only while the vehicle is parked.

CAUTION!

Power Seat Switches

DO NOT place any article under a power seat or
impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to
the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if
movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s
path.

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Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
The front passenger seatback can be folded flat to allow
for extended cargo space. Pull up on the lever to fold
down the seatback.

Adjusting Active Head Restraints
Active Head Restraints can reduce the risk of injury in
the event of a rear impact. The Active Head Restraint
should be adjusted so the top of the head restraint is
located above the top of your ear.

Fold Flat Passenger Seat
Adjusted Head Restraint

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To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head
restraint (on some models, you may need to press the
push button). To lower the head restraint, press the push
button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push
downward on the head restraint.

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For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted
forward and backward. To tilt the head restraint closer to
the back of your head, pull outward on the bottom of the
head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head
restraint to move the head restraint away from your
head.

Push Button
Active Head Restraint (Normal Position)

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• In the event of deployment of an Active Head Restraint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active
Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things to Know Before
Starting Your Vehicle” for further information.

WARNING!

Active Head Restraint (Tilted)

NOTE:
• The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If either of
the head restraints require removal, see your authorized dealer.

• Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed
or improperly adjusted could cause serious injury
or death in the event of a collision. The head
restraints should always be checked prior to operating the vehicle and never adjusted while the
vehicle is in motion. Always adjust the head
restraints when the vehicle is in PARK.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• Do not place items over the top of the Active Head
Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable
DVD players. These items may interfere with the
operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event
of an accident and could result in serious injury or
death.
• Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they
are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose
cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Active Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is secured, as loose cargo could contact the Active Head
Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to follow
this warning could cause personal injury if the
Active Head Restraint is deployed.

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Heated Seats — If Equipped
This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats.
The controls for each seat are located on a switch bank
near the bottom center of the instrument panel.
After turning the ignition ON, you can choose from High,
Low or Off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each
switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator
lights will illuminate for High, one for Low and none for
Off.
Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select
Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time
to shut the heating elements Off.
When High-level is selected, the heaters provide a
boosted heat level during the first four minutes of
operation after heating is activated. The heat output then
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selected, the system will automatically switch to Lowlevel after approximately 30 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the number of illuminated LEDs
changes from two to one, indicating the change. Operation on Low-level also turns Off automatically after
approximately 30 minutes.
NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.

WARNING! (Continued)
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates
against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a
seat that has been overheated could cause serious
burns due to the increased surface temperature of
the seat.

WARNING!

CAUTION!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion 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.

Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the
heating element and/or degrade the material of the
seat.

60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat with Fold-Flat
Feature
To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be
folded flat to allow for extended cargo space and still
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The rear seatback also reclines for additional passenger
comfort. Pull the release strap while sitting in the rear
seat to recline the seatback.

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WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and
be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner
only when the vehicle is parked.
NOTE:
• Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to
reposition the front seat to its mid-track position.
• Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and
positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to
fold down easily.

Rear Seat Release Strap

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WARNING!
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
To Lower Rear Seat

Rear Seat Release Strap

3. Fold the rear seat completely forward.

1. Locate the release strap on the lower outboard side of
4. Push down on the seatback to lock it in the folded
each rear seatback.
position.
2. Pull the release strap (toward the front of the vehicle).

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To Raise Rear Seat
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
If locked in the folded position, pull the release strap To open the hood, there are two latches that must be
(toward the front of the vehicle).
released.
Raise the seatback and lock it into place. If interference 1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully of the instrument panel.
locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its
proper position.

WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper stability
for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.

Hood Release Lever

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2. Push the safety latch lever to the right. It is located
between the grille and hood opening left of the center.

CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage:
• Do not slam the hood to close it.
• Lower the hood to approximately 6 in (15.2 cm)
above the closed position and drop the hood to
latch it.
• Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully
closed, with both latches engaged.
NOTE: Ensure hood prop rod is fully seated into clip
before closing hood to prevent damage to grille.

Safety Latch

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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
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,
passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming
and turn signals. The multifunction lever is located on
the left side of the steering column.

Multifunction Lever

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To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
Headlights and Parking Lights
Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent rotate the center portion of the multifunction lever up or
for parking lights and instrument panel lights. Turn to down.
the second detent for headlight operation.
NOTE: If the driver’s door is left open, and the headlights or parking lights are left on, a chime will sound.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme
bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights
and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a
door is opened.
Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the
brightness of the instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.
Headlight Switch

Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next
detent position to brighten the odometer and radio when
the parking lights or headlights are on.

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Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
detent to turn on the interior lighting.
is turned OFF, a chime will sound when the driver’s door
is opened.
High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to high beams. Pull the lever toward you
to switch the headlights back to low beams.
Flash-to-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel. This will turn on the high beam headlights
until the lever is released.
Dimmer Control

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Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is in the multifunction
lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the
parking or low beam headlights and pull out the
end of the lever.

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.

Fog Light Operation

NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the parking
lights or the headlights on low beam. Selecting high
beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.

Turn Signal Operation

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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.

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NOTE: The Daytime Running Lights will turn off
automatically when a turn signal is in operation and turn
on again when the turn signal is not operating.

Interior Lights
The overhead light comes on when a door is opened. It
may also be turned on by rotating the control for the
• A tone will chime if the turn signals are left on for dimmer switch on the multifunction lever fully upward.
The overhead light will automatically turn off in approximore than 1 mile (2 km).
mately 10 minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer
Lane Change Assist
control is left in the dome light position and the key is not
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond in the ignition. Turn the ignition switch ON to restore the
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash overhead light operation.
three times then automatically turn off.
Daytime Brightness Feature
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
Certain instrument panel components (odometer, radio
The high beam headlights will turn on as Daytime display) can be illuminated at full brightness during the
Running Lights (DRL) and operate at lower intensity daytime. This can be helpful when driving with your
whenever the ignition is ON, the engine is running, the headlights on during the daytime, such as in a parade or
headlight switch is off, the parking brake is released and a funeral procession. To activate this feature, rotate the
the shift lever is in any position except PARK.
left stalk one detent lower than the dome light.

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on
the right side of the steering column. The front wipers are
operated by rotating a switch, located at the end of the
lever. For information on using the rear window wiper/
washer, refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle”.

Wiper/Washer Lever

Windshield Wiper Operation
Rotate the end of the lever upward to the LO position for
low-speed wiper operation.
Rotate the end of the lever upward to the HI position for
high-speed wiper operation.

Front Wiper Control

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NOTE: The wipers will automatically return to the
“park” position if you turn OFF the ignition switch while
they are operating. The wipers will resume operation
when you turn the ignition switch back to the ON
position.

CAUTION!
• Turn the windshield wipers off when driving
through an automatic car wash. Damage to the
windshield wipers may result if the wiper control
is left in any position other than off.
• In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch
and allow the wipers to return to the “Park”
position before turning off the engine. If the wiper
switch is left on and the wipers freeze to the
windshield, damage to the wiper motor may occur
when the vehicle is restarted.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
• Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents
the windshield wiper blades from returning to the
off position. If the windshield wiper control is
turned off and the blades cannot return to the off
position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.

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Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper system when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause
between cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the windshield wiper/washer control lever to the first detent, and
then turn the end of the lever to select the desired delay
interval.

There are five delay settings, which allow you to regulate
the wipe interval from a minimum of two cycles every
second to a maximum of approximately 36 seconds
between cycles or from a minimum of one cycle every
second to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds
between cycles at vehicle speeds greater than 10 mph
(16 km/h).
NOTE: The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed.
If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h),
delay times will be doubled.
Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the windshield wiper/washer
control lever toward you and hold it for as long as
washer spray is desired.

Front Wiper Control

If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in
the delay range, the wipers will operate in low-speed for
two or three wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then
resume the intermittent interval previously selected.

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If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in
the off position, the wipers will operate for two or three
wipe cycles and then turn off.

WARNING!

Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to an accident. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
the windshield during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with defroster before and during windshield washer use.
Mist Feature
Push downward on the windshield wiper/washer control lever to activate a single wipe cycle to clear the
windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle.
The wipers will continue to operate until you release the
lever.

Mist Control

TILT STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. The tilt lever is located on the
steering column, below the turn signal lever.

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Push the lever down to unlock the steering column. With
one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering
column up or down, as desired. Pull the lever up to lock
the column firmly in place.

WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driving with the steering column unlocked, could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the
steering column is locked before driving your vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over
the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h).

Tilt Steering Control Handle

The Electronic Speed Control lever is located on the right
side of the steering wheel.

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System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic
Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired
vehicle set speed.
To Activate
Push the ON/OFF button. The CRUISE indicator in the
instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system off,
push the ON/OFF button a second time. The CRUISE
indicator will turn off. The system should be turned off
when not in use.

WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control Lever

NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Electronic 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

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.

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To Set a Desired Speed
Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle
has reached the desired speed, press down on the lever
and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will
operate at the selected speed.

To Vary the Speed Setting
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can increase speed by pushing up and holding the RESUME
ACCEL lever. If the lever is continually held in the
RESUME ACCEL position, the set speed will continue to
increase until the lever is released, then the new set speed
NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady
will be established.
speed and on level ground before pressing the SET lever.
Tapping RESUME ACCEL once will result in a 1 mph
To Deactivate
(2 km/h) speed increase. Each time the lever is tapped,
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the Electronic
speed increases so that tapping the lever three times will
Speed Control lever toward you, “CANCEL”, or normal
increase speed by 3 mph (6 km/h), etc.
brake or clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle will
deactivate speed control without erasing the set speed To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is
memory. Pressing the ON/OFF button or turning off the set, push down and hold the SET DECEL lever. If the
ignition switch erases the set speed memory.
lever is continually held in the SET DECEL position, the
set speed will continue to decrease until the lever is
To Resume Speed
released. Release the lever when the desired speed is
To resume a previously set speed, push the RESUME
reached, and the new set speed will be established.
ACCEL lever up and release. Resume can be used at any
speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

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Tapping the SET DECEL lever once will result in a 1 mph
(2 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the lever is tapped,
speed decreases.
To Accelerate for Passing
Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
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WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the
system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you
could lose control. An accident could be the result.
Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic
or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, or
slippery.

NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains
speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on
PARKSENSE姞 REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
moderate hills is normal.
EQUIPPED
On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist is a driver aid that senses for
it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed obstacles behind the vehicle and provides both visible
Control.
and audible warnings to indicate the range of the object.

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• If a ParkSense威 system malfunction occurs, a single
chime will sound once per ignition cycle. In addition,
NOTE:
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will
• Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud,
display “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” and the
dirt and debris to keep ParkSense威 operating properly.
LED in the ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist switch will
• Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could
illuminate. If this occurs after making sure the rear
affect the performance of ParkSense威.
bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris, see
your authorized dealer for service.
• When you turn ParkSense威 off, the instrument cluster
will display “PARK ASSIST DISABLED.” FurtherCAUTION!
more, once you turn ParkSense威 off, it remains off
until you turn it on again, even if you cycle the ignition
• ParkSense威 is only a parking aid and it is unable
key.
to recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. Parking curbs might be temporarily de• When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE
tected or not detected at all. Obstacles located
position and ParkSense威 is turned off, a single chime
above or below the sensors will not be detected
will sound once per ignition cycle and the instrument
when they are in close proximity.
cluster will display “PARK ASSIST DISABLED.”
(Continued)
• ParkSense威, when on, will MUTE the radio when it is
sounding a tone.
System Usage Precautions

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CAUTION! (Continued)

WARNING!

• The vehicle must be driven slowly when using
ParkSense威 to be able to stop in time when the
obstacle is detected. It is recommended that the
driver looks over his/her shoulder when using
ParkSense威.
• Clean the ParkSense威 sensors with water, car wash
soap, and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard
cloths. Do not scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you could damage the sensors.

• Drivers must be careful when backing up even
when using the ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist System. Always check carefully behind your vehicle,
look behind you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and
blind spots before backing up. You are responsible
for safety and must continue to pay attention to
your surroundings. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury or death.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• Before using the ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist
System, it is strongly recommended that the ball
mount and hitch ball assembly 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 warning display turns the red
LEDs ON. Also, the sensors could detect the ball
mount and hitch ball assembly, depending on its
size and shape, giving a false indication that an
obstacle is behind the vehicle.
Enabling and Disabling ParkSense姞
There are times when you may want to disable ParkSense威, such as when towing a trailer.

Vehicles Equipped With the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)
You can turn ParkSense威 on or off through the EVIC.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
Vehicles Equipped with ParkSense威 Rear Park
Assist Switch
You can turn ParkSense威 on or off by pressing
the ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist switch located
on the lower switch bank below the climate
controls.

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ParkSense姞 Operation
ParkSense威 uses four sensors located in the rear bumper
fascia to scan for obstacles up to 79 in (200 cm) away from
the rear bumper fascia. The warning display located
above the rear window provides both visible and audible
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The warning display contains two sets of yellow and red
LEDs, one set to warn of obstacles behind the left rear of
the vehicle and the other set to warn of obstacles behind
the right rear of the vehicle. The driver can view the LEDs
either through the rear view mirror or by looking at the
display above the rear window.
When the ignition is turned to the ON position, and the
system is enabled, the warning display will turn on all of
its LEDs for approximately one second. Then, the system
dimly illuminates the two inner most LEDs when it is
detecting no obstacles.
ParkSense威 is active when the ignition is in the ON
position, and the system is enabled, and the driver shifts
the transmission into the REVERSE position, and the
vehicle speed is less than 11 mph (18 km/h). The
following chart shows the warning display operation
when the system is detecting an obstacle:

ParkSense威 LED Display

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WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES
DISPLAY LED
Inner LED
1st LED
2nd LED
3rd LED
4th LED
5th LED
6th LED
7th LED

OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM:
REAR CORNERS
REAR CENTER
79 in (200 cm)
51 in (130 cm)
45 in (115 cm)
31.5 in (80 cm)
39 in (100 cm)
25.5 in (65 cm)
33.5 in (85 cm)
20 in (50 cm)
28 in (70 cm)
16 in (40 cm)
20 in (50 cm)
6 in (15 cm)
12 in (30 cm)

Service ParkSense姞 Rear Park Assist
When the ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist System is defective, the instrument cluster will actuate a single chime,
once per ignition cycle, and it will display the “SERVICE
PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message. Refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information. When

LED COLOR

AUDIBLE SIGNAL

Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
Red
Red

Sounds for 1⁄2 second
None
None
None
None
None
Intermittent
Continuous

the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system has
detected a faulted condition, the EVIC will display the
“SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message for as long
as the vehicle is in REVERSE. Under this condition
ParkSense威 will not operate.

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If “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” appears in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) after making sure the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of
snow, ice, mud, dirt, or other obstruction, see your
authorized dealer.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
HomeLink威 replaces up to three remote controls (handheld transmitters) that operate devices such as garage
door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security
systems. The HomeLink威 unit operates off your vehicle’s
battery.
HomeLink威 Buttons
The HomeLink威 buttons that are located in the headliner
NOTE:
HomeLink威
is disabled when the Vehicle Secuor sun visor designate the three different HomeLink威
rity
Alarm
is
active.
channels.

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WARNING!
• Your motorized door or gate will open and close
while you are training the Universal Transceiver.
Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or other
objects are in the path of the door or gate. Only use
this transceiver with a garage door opener that has
a “stop and reverse” feature as required by Federal
safety standards. This includes most garage door
opener models manufactured after 1982. Do not
use a garage door opener without these safety
features. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the
Internet at www.HomeLink.com for safety information or assistance.
• Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dangerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage
while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can
cause serious injury or death.

Programming HomeLink姞
Before You Begin
If you have not trained any of the HomeLink威 buttons,
erase all channels before you begin training.
To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for
20 seconds until the red indicator flashes.
It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the
handheld transmitter of the device that is being copied to
HomeLink威 for more efficient training and accurate
transmission of the radio-frequency signal.
Your vehicle should be parked outside of the garage
when programming.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
2. Hold the battery side of the handheld transmitter
away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program.

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Place the handheld transmitter 1–3 in (3-8 cm) away from • After training a HomeLink威 channel, if the garage
the HomeLink威 button you wish to program while
door does not operate with HomeLink威 and the gakeeping the indicator light in view.
rage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the
garage door opener may have a rolling code. If so,
3. Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen
proceed to the heading “Programming A Rolling Code
HomeLink威 button and the handheld transmitter button
System.”
until the HomeLink威 indicator changes from a slow to a
rapidly blinking light, then release both the HomeLink威 4. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink威 button
and handheld transmitter buttons.
and observe the indicator light.
Watch for the HomeLink威 indicator to change flash rates. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is
When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up to complete and the garage door (or device) should activate
30 seconds or longer in rare cases. The garage door may when the HomeLink威 button is pressed.
open and close while you train.
If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds, and
NOTE:
then turns to a constant light, continue with program• Some gate operators and garage door openers may ming for a Rolling Code.
require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in
5. PROGRAMMING A ROLLING CODE SYSTEM
the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming” section.
At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate
the “Learn” or “Training” button.

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This can usually be found where the hanging antenna 6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING
wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is button. The name and color of the button may vary by
NOT the button normally used to open and close the manufacturer.
door).
NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next
step after the LEARN button has been pressed.
7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed
HomeLink威 button twice (holding the button for two
seconds each time). If the device is plugged in and
activates, programming is complete.
If the device does not activate, press the button a third
time (for two seconds) to complete the training.
If you have any problems, or require assistance, please
call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at
www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
1 — Garage Door Opener
2 — Training Button

To program the remaining two HomeLink威 buttons,
repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT
erase the channels.

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Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of
transmission – which may not be long enough for
HomeLink威 to pick up the signal during programming.
Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are
designed to “time-out” in the same manner.

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successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully
trained.
If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in
at this time.
Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming
HomeLink威” earlier in this section.

It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling
process to prevent possible overheating of the garage Using HomeLink姞
To operate, press and release the programmed
door or gate motor.
HomeLink威 button. Activation will now occur for the
If you are having difficulties programming a garage door
trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator,
opener or a gate operator, replace “Programming
Security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting,
HomeLink威” Step 3 with the following:
etc.,). The handheld transmitter of the device may also be
3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink威 button, used at any time.
while you press and release (“cycle”), your handheld
transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink威 has

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The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver is disabled when
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink姞 Button
To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, the Vehicle Security Alarm is active.
follow these steps:
Troubleshooting Tips
If you are having trouble programming HomeLink威, here
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
are some of the most common solutions:
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button until
the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not • Replace the battery in the original transmitter.
release the button.
• Press the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener
to complete the training for a Rolling Code.
3. Without releasing the button, proceed with Programming HomeLink威 Step 2 and follow all remaining steps.
• Did you unplug the device for training, and remember
Security
to plug it back in?
It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn
If you have any problems, or require assistance, please
in your vehicle.
call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at
To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
20 seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all
channels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be
erased.

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General Information
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry The power sunroof switch is located between the sun
Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following visors on the overhead console.
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: The transmitter has been tested and it complies
with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
device.
The term IC before the certification/registration number
only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

Power Sunroof Switch

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WARNING!
• Never leave unattended children in a vehicle with
the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped
by the power sunroof while operating the power
sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in
serious injury or death.
• In an accident, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You
could also be seriously injured or killed. Always
fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all
passengers are properly secured too.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or
any object to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.

Opening Sunroof — Express
Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half
second and the sunroof will open automatically from any
position. The sunroof will open fully and stop automatically. This is called “Express Open”. During Express
Open operation, any movement of the sunroof switch
will stop the sunroof.
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
To open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rearward
to full open. Any release of the switch will stop the
movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially
opened condition until the switch is pushed and held
rearward again.
Closing Sunroof — Express
Press the switch forward and release it within one-half
second and the sunroof will close automatically from any

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position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automatically. This is called “Express Close”. During Express
Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop
the sunroof.
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
To close the sunroof, press and hold the switch in the
forward position. Any release of the switch will stop the
movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially
closed condition until the switch is pushed and held
forward again.

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Pinch Protect Override
If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing
and moves the sunroof in the opposite direction, press
the switch forward and hold. This allows the sunroof to
move towards the closed position.
NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is
pressed.

Venting Sunroof — Express
Press and release the ⬙Vent⬙ button within one-half second and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This
Pinch Protect Feature
is called “Express Vent”, and it will occur regardless of
This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of sunroof position. During Express Vent operation, any
the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.
struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the
Sunshade Operation
sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstrucThe sunshade can be opened manually. However, the
tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and
sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens.
release to Express Close.

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NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is Ignition Off Operation
For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
open.
Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switch
Wind Buffeting
will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
door will cancel this feature.
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power sunroof
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- switch will remain active for up to approximately ten
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
the rear windows open, then open the front and rear position. Opening either front door will cancel this
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the feature. The time is programmable. Refer to “Electronic
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun- Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
roof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding
window.
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.

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ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET
Your vehicle is equipped with a fused 12 Volt (13 Amp)
power outlet. This power outlet is located on the instrument panel, below the climate controls. It has power
available when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC
position. Insert the cigar lighter or accessory plug into the
outlet for use to ensure proper operation. To preserve the
heating element, do not hold the lighter in the heating
position.
NOTE:
• To ensure proper operation a MOPAR威 knob and
element must be used.
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13
Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power
rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will
need to be replaced.

Front Power Outlet

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.
(Continued)

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WARNING! (Continued)

CAUTION! (Continued)

• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use and while driving
the vehicle.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.

• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these intermittently and with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
alternator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug.

CAUTION!
• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in
use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
(Continued)

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The rear passengers have cupholders at the rear of the
CUPHOLDERS
There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers, center console.
located in the center console.

Rear Cupholders
Front Cupholders

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STORAGE

Front Storage Compartment
The front storage compartment (located on the left side of
Glove Box Storage Compartment
the instrument panel) can hold cell phones, PDAs, and
The glove box storage compartment is located on the
other small items.
right side of the instrument panel. Pull outward on the
latch to open the storage compartment.

Front Storage Compartment
Glove Box Storage Compartment

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Console Storage Compartment
To open, press the latch and lift the cover.

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The center console has a removable storage tray which
can hold cell phones, PDAs, and other small items.

Center Console

Removable Storage Tray

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CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo Light
The cargo area light is activated by opening the liftgate,
opening any door, or by rotating the dimmer control on
the multifunction lever to the extreme top position.
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
The tie-downs located on the cargo area floor should be
used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is moving.

Cargo Tie-Downs

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WARNING!

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WARNING! (Continued)

Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a child
seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision a hook
could pull loose and allow the child seat to come
loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only the
anchors provided for child seat tethers.

WARNING!
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in personal injury, follow these guidelines for loading your
vehicle:
• Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits
described on the label attached to the left door or
left door center pillar.
(Continued)

• Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as
possible.
• Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed
weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the
vehicle to sway.
• Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of
the seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or
collision.
• To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The
rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit
in seats and use seat belts.

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Cargo Load Floor — If Equipped
The panel in the load floor is reversible for added utility.
One side features a plastic lined tray which can hold a
variety of items. The maximum load capacity of the load
floor is 400 lbs (181 kg).
The cargo load floor is held by spring loaded latches. In
order to use the cargo load floor, use the following
procedure:
1. Push both side mounted release handles (toward the
center of the vehicle) at the same time to release cover.
Floor Panel

2. Lift the cover.
3. Flip the cover over, and lock panel back into position.

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Load Floor

REAR WINDOW FEATURES

Rear Wiper/Washer Control

Rotate the switch upward to the first detent position for rear wiper operation.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode
located on the control lever. The control lever is located only.
on the right side of the steering column.

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Rotate the switch upward past the first detent to NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
activate the rear washer. The washer pump will window defroster only when the engine is operating.
continue to operate as long as the switch is held.
CAUTION!
Upon release, the wipers will cycle two times before
returning to the set position.
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned the heating elements:
OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” • Use care when washing the inside of the rear
position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wiper will
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
resume function at whichever position the switch is set.
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
Rear Window Defroster
the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
The rear window defroster button is located on the
after soaking with warm water.
climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to
•
Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abraturn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the
mirrors. An indicator in the button will illuminate when
window.
the rear window defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after approximately • Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation,
press the button a second time.

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ROOF TRIM APPLIQUE — NON FUNCTIONAL
The Roof Trim Applique as provided on the vehicle is
non functional. Metal side rails and crossbars can be
purchased from MOPAR威 accessories to provide a functional roof rack system.
The load carried on the roof, when equipped with a
luggage rack, must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and it
should be uniformly distributed over the cargo area.
Check the straps frequently to be sure that the load
remains securely attached.
NOTE: Metal rails/crossbars are offered by MOPAR威
accessories. See your authorized dealer.
External racks do not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant
and luggage load inside the vehicle, plus the load on the
luggage rack, do not exceed the maximum vehicle load
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CAUTION!
• To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do
not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity.
Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appropriately.
• Long loads, which extend over the windshield,
such as wood panels or surfboards, should be
secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle.
• Place a blanket or other protection between the
surface of the roof and the load.
• Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully when carrying large or heavy loads on the
roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or
nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward loads.
This is especially true on large flat loads and may
result in damage to the cargo or your vehicle.

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WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in personal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack
Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.

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CONTENTS
䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
䡵 Instrument Cluster

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 192
䡵 Compass And Trip Computer — If Equipped . . 207
▫ Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
▫ Trip Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
▫ Compass/Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . 209
䡵 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
▫ Oil Change Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
▫ Trip Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
▫ Compass Display / ECO (Fuel Saver Mode)
— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
䡵 Media Center 230 (REQ) — AM/FM Stereo
Radio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer
(MP3/WMA AUX Jack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

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▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode . . . . . . 222

▫ Clock Setting Procedure — RER/REN Radio . . 240

▫ Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
䡵 Media Center 130 (RES) — AM/FM Stereo
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 230
Radio With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack). . . . . . . 242
▫ Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files . . . . . . . 232

▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode . . . . . 242

▫ List Button
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) . . . . . . . . . 235

▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

▫ Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

䡵 Media Center 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) —
AM/FM Stereo Radio And CD/DVD/HDD/
NAV — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
▫ Operating Instructions — Voice Command
System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
▫ Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone
— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
▫ Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Radio . . . . . 238

▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode . . . . 251
䡵 Media Center 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM
Stereo Radio With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)
And Sirius Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode . . . . . 252
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . 260

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▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . . . . . 263
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . . . . . 263
▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
䡵 Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If
Equipped (REN/REQ/RER/RES Radios Only) . . 268

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▫ Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone
(If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
䡵 Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
▫ CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274

▫ System Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

䡵 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274

▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) . . . . . . . . . 269

䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones . . . . . . . 275

▫ Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite)
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
▫ Satellite Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
▫ Reception Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
▫ Operating Instructions - Uconnect™
Multimedia (Satellite) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270

䡵 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning . . . . . 275
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
▫ Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285

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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES

1 — Air Outlet
2 — Instrument Cluster

6 — Glove Compartment
7 — Climate Control

3 — Storage Tray
4 — Center Air Outlet
5 — Radio

8 — Heated Seat Switch *
9 — Rear Park Assist Switch *
10 — Passenger Airbag Disable Light

11 — Hazard Warning Flasher
12 — Electronic Stability Program / Traction Control Switch *
13 — Cigar Lighter / Power Outlet
14 — Storage Bin
* If Equipped

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher temperature when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
1. Fuel Gauge
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank when ignition
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
switch is in the ON position.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS

2. Fuel Door Reminder
This symbol indicates the side of the vehicle
where the fuel cap is located.

3. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.

CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with
the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the “H” and you hear continuous chimes, turn the
engine off immediately, and call an authorized dealership for service.

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WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealership for service if your vehicle overheats. If you
decide to look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the
Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.

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check or when driving, if the driver’s seat belt remains
unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate
and the chime will sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints”
in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
further information.

6. Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condition. As temperatures rise and the gauge approaches H , this indicator will illuminate and a
single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.
4. Low Fuel Light
Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to
When the fuel level reaches approximately 2.0 gal
pass H , the indicator will continuously flash and a
(7.8 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until
continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed
fuel is added.
to cool.
5. Seat Belt Reminder Light
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and
When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this
stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also,
light will turn on for five to eight seconds as a bulb
shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vecheck. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat
hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb

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normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for 10. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Warning Light /
service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light – If
Equipped
Do In Emergencies” for further information.
The malfunction light for the Electronic Stabil7. Speedometer
ity Program (ESP) is combined with Brake
Shows the vehicles speed.
Assist System (BAS). The yellow “ESP/BAS
Warning Light” comes on when the ignition
8. High Beam Indicator
This indicator shows that the high beam head- switch is turned to the “ON” position. They should go
lights are on. Push the multifunction lever forward out with the engine running. If the “ESP/BAS Warning
to switch the headlights to high beam, and pull toward Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a
malfunction has been detected in either the ESP or the
yourself (normal position) to return to low beam.
BAS system. If this light remains on after several ignition
9. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped
cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles
This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi(kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see
mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security
an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly
NOTE: The ESP Control System will make buzzing or
until the vehicle is disarmed.
clicking sounds when it is actively operating.

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WARNING!
If a warning light remains on the system may not be
working and you will not have the benefit of ESP or
BAS. Under certain driving conditions, where ESP or
BAS would be beneficial, you - if you have not
adjusted your driving speeds and stopping in or to
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If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has
traveled about 1 mile (1.6 km) with the turn signals on, a
continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the
signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check
for a defective outside light bulb.

13. Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If
Equipped
This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might occur
with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this
11. TOW/HAUL Indicator — If Equipped
light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the
The TOW/HAUL button is located on the gear
engine at idle or faster, with the transmission in NEUshift bezel. This light will illuminate when the
TRAL until the light goes off.
TOW/HAUL button has been selected.
12. Turn Signal Indicators
The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated.

CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Temperature Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or transmission failure.

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WARNING!
Continued operation with the Transmission Temperature Warning Light illuminated could cause the
fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot engine or
exhaust components causing a fire that may result in
personal injury.
14. Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions,
including brake fluid level and parking brake
application. If the brake light turns on, it may
indicate that the parking brake is applied, that
the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with
the anti-lock brake system reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been
disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the
master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake
hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the

Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Program (ESP) system. In this case, the light will remain on until the
condition has been corrected. If the problem is related to
the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying
the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during
each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity 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 conditions. The vehicle should have service performed, and
the brake fluid level checked.

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If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces- the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected.
sary.
If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected
by an authorized dealer.

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
an accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately.

The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON position.
NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.

15. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
This light informs you of a problem with the
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a
(ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force
problem is detected, the light will come on
Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the
while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition
Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS
key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the
Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required.
shift lever is placed in the PARK position. The light
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by
should turn off. If the light remains lit with the engine
turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the
running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however,
ON position. The light should illuminate for approxisee an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. If
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the light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required 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 ON 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.
16. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light
/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light
The yellow Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
/ Traction Control System (TCS) indicator light
in the speedometer area illuminates with the
key in the ignition switch turned to the ON/
RUN position. It should go out with the engine running.
The ⬙ESP/TCS Indicator Light⬙ starts to flash as soon as
the tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes active.
The ⬙ESP/TCS Indicator Light⬙ also flashes when TCS is
active. If the ⬙ESP/TCS Indicator Light⬙ begins to flash

during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply
as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed
and driving to the prevailing road conditions. The “ESP/
TCS Indicator Light” becomes illuminated when the ESP
Off button has been pressed or ESP is only partially
available, caused by lack of engine management or brake
thermal model.
17. Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. The light should come on when the
ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly
as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential
electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If
the charging system light remains on, it means that the
vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging
system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an authorized dealer.

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If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting the conventional brake system will continue to operate
Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”.
normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on.
18. SERV (Service) 4WD Indicator — If Equipped
The “SERV 4WD Indicator Light” will come on
when the ignition key is turned to the ON
position and will stay on for two seconds. If the
light stays on or comes on during driving, it
means that the 4WD system is not functioning properly
and that service is required.

If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced
as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock
brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the
Ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the
light inspected by an authorized dealer.
20. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the fog lights
are On.

19. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System
21. Oil Pressure Warning Light
(ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The
switch is turned to the ON position and may
light should turn on momentarily when the engine
stay on for as long as four seconds.
is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns
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Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. 24. Shift Lever Indicator
This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine. The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the
instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
automatic transmission.
22. Airbag Warning Light
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds 25. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
should be checked monthly, when cold and
turned ON. If the light is either not on during
starting, stays on, or turns on while driving,
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
then have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as
soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
“Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
further information.
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
23. Tachometer
tires.)
This gauge measures engine revolutions-per-minute
(RPM x 1000). Before the pointer reaches the red area, As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage.
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when
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Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
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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 subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system 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
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CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or
balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a
TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
26. Odometer / Trip Odometer Display Area
The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. The trip odometer shows individual trip
mileage. Refer to “Trip Odometer Button” for additional
information.

NOTE: U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been
driven. If your odometer needs to be repaired or serviced,
the repair technician should leave the odometer reading
the same as it was before the repair or service. If s/he
cannot do so, then the odometer must be set at 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.

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Vehicle Odometer Messages
ECO / ECO-ON (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped
When the appropriate conditions exist, the following The ECO-ON indicator will illuminate when you are
messages will display in the odometer:
driving in a fuel efficient manner and can be used to
modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.
ECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Saver Indicator Off The ECO display will toggle between ECO and ECO-ON
ECO-ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Saver Indicator On depending on driving habits and vehicle usage. Press the
door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door Ajar Odometer / Trip Odometer / ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator)
gATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liftgate Ajar button to change the display from odometer to either of
gASCAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Cap Fault the two trip odometer settings or the “ECO” display.
noFUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuse Fault gASCAP Message
CHAngE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil Change Required If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
LoWASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low Washer Fluid filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged,
On vehicles equipped with a Premium Instrument Cluster, this display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) messages when the appropriate conditions
exist. Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) for further information.

“gASCAP” will be displayed in the odometer display
area. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the
odometer reset button to turn the gASCAP message off. If
the problem continues, the message will appear the next
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A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap reset, this message will continue to display each time you
may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. To turn
off the message temporarily, press and release the TRIP
noFUSE
ODOMETER button on the instrument cluster. To reset
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the
the oil change indicator system (after performing the
Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse is improperly installed, or
scheduled maintenance), refer to the following procedamaged, a “noFUSE” message will display in the odomdure:
eter display area. For further information on fuses and
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Do not
fuse locations refer to “Fuses” in “Maintaining Your
start the engine.
Vehicle”.
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three
CHAngE OIL Message
times within 10 seconds.
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “CHAngE OIL” message will flash
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately
12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
change indicator system is duty cycle based, which reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate
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27. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of
an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD, that
monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the key is in
the ON position, before engine start. If the bulb does not
come on when turning the key from OFF to ON, have the
condition checked promptly.
Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap,
poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after
engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In
most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will
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CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
damage to the engine control system. It also could
affect fuel economy and drivability. 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 or wood or cardboard, etc. This could
result in death or serious injury to the driver, occupants or others.

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Resetting the Trip Odometer
28. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator lights when the electronic speed control Display the trip mileage that you want to reset, “Trip A”
or “Trip B.” Then push and hold the button (approxisystem is turned on.
mately two seconds) until the display resets to 0. The
29. Odometer / Trip Odometer / ECO (Fuel Saver
odometer must be in Trip Mode to reset the trip odomIndicator) Button
eter.
Changing the Display
30. Compass/Trip Computer or Electronic Vehicle
Press this button to change the display from odometer to
Information Center (EVIC) Display — If Equipped
either of the two trip odometer settings or the “ECO”
When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
display. Trip A or Trip B will appear when in the trip
shows the Compass/Trip Computer or Electronic Vehicle
odometer mode. On vehicles equipped with a Base
Information Center (EVIC) messages.
Cluster, press and release it once again to display the
outside temperature. On vehicles equipped with a Mid For further information refer to “Compass/Trip ComLine Cluster, press and release it once again to display the puter” or “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
outside temperature and compass heading in the screen (EVIC)”.
below the speedometer. Refer to “Compass/Trip Computer” for details.

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31. 4WD Indicator — If Equipped
This light indicates the vehicle is in four-wheel
drive and 4LOCK. 4WD allows all four wheels to
receive torque from the engine simultaneously.
COMPASS AND TRIP COMPUTER — IF
EQUIPPED
The Compass/Trip Computer features a driverinteractive display (displays information on outside temperature, compass direction, and trip information). It is
located on the lower left part of the cluster below the fuel
and engine temperature gauge, and the tachometer.

Compass/Trip Computer Display

Control Buttons
Press and release the odometer/trip odometer reset button (right side of the instrument cluster) to access the
compass/trip computer displays.

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NOTE: The system will display the last known outside
temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to
be driven several minutes before the updated temperature is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the
displayed temperature, therefore temperature readings
are not updated when the vehicle is not moving.

The compass/trip computer, when the appropriate conditions exist, will show the following messages in the
odometer display:
• Door Ajar (door)
• Lift Gate Ajar (gATE)
• Loose Fuel Cap (gASCAP)
These messages can be manually turned off by pressing
the right button (on the instrument cluster).
Trip Conditions

Display Button

Trip Odometer (ODO) / ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator)
— If Equipped
This display shows the distance traveled since the last
reset. Press and release the right button (on the instrument cluster) to switch from odometer, to Trip A or Trip
B, or to ECO. Press and hold the right button while the
odometer/trip odometer is displayed to reset.

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Trip A
Compass/Temperature Display
Shows the total distance traveled for trip A since the last
Compass Variance
reset.
Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic
North and Geographic North. To compensate for the
Trip B
Shows the total distance traveled for trip B since the last differences, the variance should be set for the zone where
reset.
the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly
set, the compass will automatically compensate for the
ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped
differences and provide the most accurate compass headThe ECO-ON indicator will illuminate when you are
ing.
driving in a fuel efficient manner and can be used to
modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy. NOTE:
The ECO display will toggle between ECO and ECO-ON • A good calibration requires a level surface and an
environment free from large metallic objects such as
depending on driving habits and vehicle usage.
buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad
tracks, etc.

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• Magnetic materials should be kept away from the top reset button (for approximately ten seconds) until the
of the right rear quarter window. This is where the current variance zone number is displayed. To change the
zone, press and release the CMTC reset button to increase
compass sensor is located.
the variance one step. Repeat as necessary until the
desired variance is achieved.
NOTE: The factory default zone is 8. During programming, the zone value will wrap around from zone 15 to
zone 1.
Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic inaccurate or abnormal,
you may wish to calibrate the compass. Prior to calibrating the compass, make sure the proper zone is selected.

Compass Variance Map

1. Start the engine and leave the transmission in the
PARK position.

2. Press and hold the CMTC reset button (for approxiTo Set the Variance
Start the engine and leave the transmission gear selector mately 10 seconds) until the current variance zone numlever in the PARK position. Press and hold the CMTC ber is displayed.

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3. Release the CMTC reset button, then press and hold
again for approximately 10 seconds, until the direction is
displayed, with the CAL indicator on continuously in the
display.
4. To complete the compass calibration, drive the vehicle
in one or more complete 360–degree circles, under 5 mph
(8 km/h) in an area free from power lines and large
metallic objects, until the CAL indicator turns off. The
compass will now function normally.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) features a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.

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This system conveniently allows the driver to select a The system allows the driver to select information by
variety of useful information by pressing the switches pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering
mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the wheel:
following:
MENU Button
Press and release the MENU button and the
• System Status
mode displayed will change between Trip
• Vehicle information warning message displays
Functions, Uconnect™ gps (if equipped), System Status, and Personal Settings.
• Tire Pressure Monitor System (if equipped)
• Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
• Compass display
• Outside temperature display
• Trip computer functions
• Uconnect™ gps system screens (if equipped)
• Audio mode display

Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to accept
a selection. Also, the FUNCTION SELECT button changes the current CD track being played
(if equipped) when the EVIC is in the
Compass/Temp/Audio screen.
Press the SCROLL button to scroll through
Navigation (if equipped), System Status Messages, and Personal Settings (CustomerProgrammable Features).

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Press
and
release
the
COMPASS/ • Left/right front door ajar (one or more, with a single
TEMPERATURE button to display one of eight
chime if speed is above 1 mph/1.6 km/h)
compass readings and the outside temperature.
• Left/right rear door ajar (one or more, with a single
chime if speed is above 1 mph/1.6 km/h)
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
• Door(s) ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in
Displays
motion)
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages.
• Liftgate ajar (with a single chime)
• Turn signal on (with a continuous warning chime)
• Left front low pressure (with a single chime). Refer to
“Tire Pressure Monitoring System” in “Starting And
• Left front turn signal light out (with a single chime)
Operating”.
• Left rear turn signal light out (with a single chime)
• Left rear low pressure (with a single chime). Refer to
• Right front turn signal light out (with a single chime)
“Tire Pressure Monitoring System” in “Starting And
Operating”.
• Right rear turn signal light out (with a single chime)
• RKE Battery Low (with a single chime)
• Personal settings not available – vehicle not in PARK

• Right front low pressure (with a single chime). Refer to
“Tire Pressure Monitoring System” in “Starting And
Operating”.

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• Right rear low pressure (with a single chime). Refer to will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 sec“Tire Pressure Monitoring System” in “Starting And onds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
Operating”.
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
• Check TPM System (with a single chime). Refer to
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
“Tire Pressure Monitoring System” in “Starting And
your personal driving style. Unless reset, this message
Operating”.
will continue to display each time you turn the ignition
• Check Gascap (refer to “Adding Fuel” in “Starting switch to the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message
temporarily, press and release the MENU button. To reset
And Operating”).
the oil change indicator system (after performing the
• Oil change required (with a single chime).
scheduled maintenance) refer to the following procedure.
• Park Assist Disabled
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. (Do not
start the engine).
• Service Park Assist System (with a single chime)
• ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — if equipped

2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times
within 10 seconds.

Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
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NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you • Average Fuel Economy
start the engine, the oil change indicator system did not Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read
“RESET” or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the
Trip Functions
history information will be erased, and the averaging will
Press and release the MENU button until one of the
continue from the last fuel average reading before the
following trip functions displays in the EVIC:
reset.
• Average Fuel Economy
• Distance To Empty (DTE)
Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with
• Distance To Empty
the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
• Elapsed Time
determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous
• Display Units of Measure in
and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel
tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the FUNCTION
Press the SCROLL button to cycle through all the trip
SELECT button.
computer functions.
NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle
The Trip Functions mode displays the following informaloading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of
tion:
the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.

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When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)
estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change
to a text display of LOW FUEL. This display will continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the LOW
FUEL text and a new DTE value will display.

button once to clear the resettable function being displayed. To reset all resettable functions, press and release
the FUNCTION SELECT button a second time within
three seconds of resetting the currently displayed function. (Reset ALL will display during this three-second
window).

• Elapsed Time
Compass Display / ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset Equipped
The compass readings indicate the direction
when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed
the vehicle is facing. Press and release the
time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON
compass button to display one of eight
or START position.
compass readings and the outside temperaCOMPASS
• Display Units of Measure in:
ture.
Button
To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ENGLISH” or “METRIC” NOTE: The system will display the last known outside
appears.
temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to
be driven several minutes before the updated temperaTo Reset The Display
Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the
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displayed temperature, therefore temperature readings NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and
an environment free from large metallic objects such as
are not updated when the vehicle is not moving.
buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks,
ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped
etc.
The ECO message will display below the outside temperature in the EVIC display. This message will appear Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and the CAL indicator
whenever you are driving in a fuel efficient manner.
does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the
This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving
compass into the calibration mode manually as follows:
in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be used to modify
1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.
Automatic Compass Calibration
This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the
need to manually reset the compass. When the vehicle is
new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will
display CAL until the compass is calibrated. You may
also calibrate the compass by completing one or more
360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or
metallic objects) until the CAL indicator displayed in the
EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally.

2. Press the MENU button until Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached.
3. Press the SCROLL button until “Calibrate Compass” is
displayed in the EVIC.
4. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button to
start the calibration. The CAL indicator will be displayed
in the EVIC.

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5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area
free from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL
indicator turns off. The compass will now function
normally.
Compass Variance
Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic
North and Geographic North. To compensate for the
differences, the variance should be set for the zone where
the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly
set, the compass will automatically compensate for the
differences and provide the most accurate compass heading.

Compass Variance Map

NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from 1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
the top of the right rear quarter window. This is where
2. Press and hold the COMPASS button for approxithe compass sensor is located.
mately two seconds.

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3. Press the SCROLL button until the “Compass Vari- Language
ance” message and the last variance zone number dis- When in this display you may select one of five languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip
plays in the EVIC.
functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press
4. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button
the FUNCTION SELECT button while in this display to
until the proper variance zone is selected according to the
select English, Espanol, or Francais. As you continue, the
map.
information will display in the selected language.
5. Press and release the COMPASS button to exit.
Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h)
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
When ON is selected, all doors will lock automatically
Features)
when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h).
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall To make your selection, press and release the FUNCfeatures when the transmission is in PARK.
TION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears.
Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set- Unlock Doors Automatically on Exit
When ON is selected, all doors will unlock when the
tings displays in the EVIC.
vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or
Use the SCROLL button to display one of the following
NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened. To
choices:
make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION
SELECT button until ON or OFF appears.

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Remote Key Unlock
When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s
door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When Driver
Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passengers’ doors. When All Doors 1st Press is selected, all of
the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button. To make your selection,
press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until
“Driver Door 1st Press” or “All Doors 1st Press” appears.

Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock
When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the
RKE transmitter. This feature may be selected with or
without the sound horn on lock feature selected. To make
your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears.

Delay Turning Headlights Off
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press
and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “0,”
Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock
When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when “30,” “60,” or “90” appears.
the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This feature Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock
may be selected with or without the Flash Lights with When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
Remote Key Lock feature. To make your selection, press and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make your selecOFF appears.
tion, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button
until “OFF,” “30 sec.,” “60 sec.,” or “90 sec.” appears.

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Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect Phone™ (if equipped), DVD
video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped),
and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening a vehicle
door will cancel this feature. To make your selection,
press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until
“Off,” “45 sec,” “5 min,” or “10 min” appears.

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Display Fuel Saver — If Equipped
The “ECO” message is located in the Compass/
Temperature display, this message can be turned on or
off. To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.

Display Units of Measure in
The EVIC and navigation system (if equipped) can be
changed between English and Metric units of measure.
To make your selection, press and release the FUNCEnable/Disable the Rear Park Assist System
TION SELECT button until ENGLISH or METRIC
The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind appears.
the vehicle when the transmission is in the REVERSE and
Compass Variance
the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph (18 km/h). The
Refer to “Compass Display” for more information.
system can be enabled with turned ON or turned OFF
through the EVIC, to make your selection, press and Calibrate Compass
release the FUNCTION SELECT button. Refer to “Rear Refer to “Compass Display” for more information.
Park Assist System” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” for system function and operating
information.

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MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO
RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER
(MP3/WMA AUX JACK)

Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.

NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
side of the radio faceplate.
Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the
radio. Press the ON/VOLUME control knob a second
time to turn off the radio.
Electronic Volume Control
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the
ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the
volume and to the left decreases it.
When the audio system is turned ON, the sound will be
set at the same volume level as last played.
Media Center 230 (REQ)

SEEK Buttons
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next
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to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio
will remain tuned to the new station until you make
another selection. Holding either button will bypass
stations without stopping until you release it.

Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped
Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature
(if equipped). Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”.

SCAN Button
Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for
the next listenable station in AM, FM or Satellite (if
equipped) frequencies, pausing for five seconds at each
listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop
the search, press the SCAN button a second time.

If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not
available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With
Uconnect” message will display on the radio screen.
TIME Button
Press the TIME button to alternate locations of the time
and frequency display.

Voice Command Button Uconnect™ Phone — If
Clock Setting Procedure
Equipped
Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink.
(if equipped). Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Under2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle”.
SCROLL control knob.
If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not
available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With
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3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ RW/FF
SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons
causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the
will begin to blink.
direction of the arrows. This feature operates in AM, FM
4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/
or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies.
SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control
TUNE Control
knob to save the time change.
Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise
5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds.
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.
The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade
and selecting the “SET HOME CLOCK” entry. Once in
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS
this display follow the above procedure, starting at
will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to
step 2.
the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones.
INFO Button
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second
Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call
time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL
letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
mid-range tones.

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Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third
time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
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or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five
seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast
Music Type information.

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following
time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/ format types:
SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the
16-Digit Character
Program Type
sound level from the right or left side speakers.
Display
No program type or unPush the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time
None
defined
and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control
Adult Hits
Adlt Hit
knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between
Classical
Classicl
the front and rear speakers.
Classic Rock
Cls Rock
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to
College
College
exit setting tone, balance, and fade.
Country
Country
MUSIC TYPE Button
Foreign Language
Language
Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type
Information
Inform
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Program Type
Jazz
News
Nostalgia
Oldies
Personality
Public
Rhythm and Blues
Religious Music
Religious Talk
Rock
Soft
Soft Rock
Soft Rhythm and Blues
Sports
Talk

16-Digit Character
Display
Jazz
News
Nostalga
Oldies
Persnlty
Public
R&B
Rel Musc
Rel Talk
Rock
Soft
Soft Rck
Soft R & B
Sports
Talk

Program Type
Top 40
Weather

16-Digit Character
Display
Top 40
Weather

By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon
is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency
station with the same selected Music Type name. The
Music Type function only operates when in the FM
mode.
If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type
(Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be
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SETUP Button
Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between
the following items:

• Subtitle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch
subtitles to different subtitle languages that are
available on the disc (if equipped).

NOTE: Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll
through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button to
select an entry and make changes.

• Audio Stream – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will
switch to different audio languages (if supported on
the disc) (if equipped).

• DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode,
selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current
highlighted selection. Use the remote control to scroll
up and down the menu (if equipped).

• Angle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change
the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (if
equipped).

NOTE:
• DISC Play/Pause - You can toggle between • The available selections for each of the above entries
playing the DVD and pausing the DVD by
varies depending upon the disc.
pushing the SELECT button (if equipped).
• These selections can only be made while playing a
DVD.
• DVD Play Options - Selecting the DVD Play Options
• VES™ Power - Allows you to turn VES™ ON and
will display the following:
OFF (if equipped).

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• VES™ Lock - Locks out rear VES™ remote controls (if language supported by disc). If you want to select a
language not listed, then scroll down and select ⬙other.⬙
equipped).
Enter the four-digit country code using the TUNE/
• VES™ CH1/CH2 - Allows the user to change the
SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the
mode of either the IR1 or IR2 wireless headphones by
number and then push to select.
pressing the AUDIO/SELECT button (if equipped).
Audio Language — If Equipped
• Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button allows
Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio
you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control
language (effective only if the language is supported by
knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the
the disc). You can select a language not listed by scrolling
TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes.
down and selecting ⬙other.⬙ Enter the country code using
Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to save
the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down
changes.
to select the number and then push to select.
• Player Defaults - Selecting this item will allow the
Subtitle Language — If Equipped
user to scroll through the following items and set
Selecting this item allows you to choose a default subtitle
defaults according to customer preference.
language (effective only if the language is supported by
Menu Language — If Equipped
the disc). You can select a language not listed by scrolling
Selecting this item will allow the user to choose the down and selecting ⬙other.⬙ Enter the country code using
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the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down auto-play the main title. In such cases, use the MENU
to select the number and then push to select.
button on the remote control to select desired title to play.
NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before
Subtitles — If Equipped
Selecting this item allows you to choose between subtitle loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings after
Off or On.
a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, the
defaults are effective only if the disc supports the
Audio DRC — If Equipped
customer-preferred settings.
Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio
dynamic range. The default is set to ⬙High,⬙ and under AM and FM Buttons
this setting, dialogues will play at 11 db higher than if the Press the buttons to select AM or FM mode.
setting is ⬙Normal.⬙
SET Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
Aspect Ratio — If Equipped
Selecting this item allows you to choose between wide commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.
The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
screen, pan scan, and letter box.
Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this station
AutoPlay — If Equipped
and press and release that button. If a button is not
When this is set to On and a DVD video is inserted, it will
selected within five seconds after pressing the SET butbypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the
ton, the station will continue to play but will not be
movie. In some rare cases, the DVD player may not
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You may add a second station to each pushbutton by
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display
window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in
both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM,
and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into
pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2
memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton
twice.

Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and
MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)
The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by
geographic region. These region codes must match in
order for the disc to play. If the region code for the DVD
disc does not match the region code for the radio DVD
player, it will not play the disc. Customers may take their
vehicle to an authorized dealer to change the region code
of the player a maximum of five times.

Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
button number will display.

CAUTION!

Buttons 1 - 6
These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you
commit to pushbutton memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12
Satellite (if equipped) stations}.
DISC Button
Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from
AM/FM modes to Disc modes.

The radio may shut down during extremely hot
conditions. When this occurs, the radio will indicate
“Disc Hot” and shut off until a safe temperature is
reached. This shutdown is necessary to protect the
optics of the DVD player and other radio internal
components.

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NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s)
Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton
position to operate the radio.
with the corresponding number (1-6) where the
LOAD Button — Loading Compact Disc(s)
CD was loaded and the disc will unload and
Press the LOAD button and the pushbutton with the
move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio
corresponding number (1-6) where the CD is being
display will show ⬙EJECTING DISC⬙ when the disc is
loaded. The radio will display PLEASE WAIT and
being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc.
prompt when to INSERT DISC. After the radio displays
⬙INSERT DISC,⬙ insert the CD into the player.
Press and hold the EJECT button for five seconds and all
CDs will be ejected from the radio.
Radio display will show ⬙LOADING DISC⬙ when the disc
is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF.
reading the disc.
SEEK Button (CD MODE)
Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the
CAUTION!
CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning
This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs only. of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the
The use of other sized discs may damage the CD previous selection if the CD is within the first second of
the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK
player mechanism.
button will allow you to scroll through the tracks faster in
CD and MP3/MWA modes.

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SCAN Button (CD MODE)
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files
Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable
CD currently playing.
MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited.
When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to the
TIME Button (CD MODE)
following restrictions.
Press this button to change the display from a large CD
playing time display to a small CD playing time display. Supported Media (Disc Types)
The MP3/WMA file recording media supported by the
RW/FF (CD MODE)
radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3,WMA, DVD Video,
Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and CDDA+MP3.
begin to fast forward until FF is released, or RW or
another CD button is pressed. The RW (Rewind) button Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660
works in a similar manner.
Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
AM or FM Button (CD MODE)
When reading discs recorded using formats other than
Switches the radio into the AM or FM radio mode.
ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read
files properly and may be unable to play the file normally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported.

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The radio uses the following limits for file systems:
• Maximum number of directory levels: 8
• Maximum number of files: 255

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If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and
MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/
WMA tracks on that disc.

Supported MP3/WMA File Formats
The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3/WMA
extension as MP3/WMA files. Non-MP3/WMA files
• Maximum number of characters in file/folder names:
named with the *.MP3/WMA extension may cause play• Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- back problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file
character extension)
as an invalid MP3/WMA and will not play the file.
• Maximum number of folders: 100

• Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- When using the MP3/WMA encoder to compress audio
character extension)
data to an MP3/WMA file, the bit rate and sampling
frequencies in the following table are supported. In
Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.
addition, variable bit rates (VBR) are also supported. The
Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal
majority of MP3/WMA files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate
CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3/
and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates.
WMA files). Discs created with an option such as ⬙keep
disc open after writing⬙ are most likely multisession
discs. The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3/
WMA playback may result in longer disc loading times.

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MPEG
Specification
MPEG-1 Audio
Layer 3
MPEG-2 Audio
Layer 3
WMA
Specification
WMA

Sampling
Bit Rate (kbps)
Frequency (kHz)
320, 256, 224,
192, 160, 128,
48, 44.1, 32
112, 96, 80, 64,
56, 48
160, 128, 144,
24, 22.05, 16
112, 96, 80, 64,
56, 48
Sampling
Bit Rate (kbps)
Frequency (kHz)
48, 64, 96, 128,
44.1 and 48
160, 192 VBR

Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not
supported.
Playback of MP3/WMA Files
When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded,
the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium
contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more
time to start playing the MP3/WMA files.
Loading times for playback of MP3/WMA files may be
affected by the following:
• Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than
CD-R media
• Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer
to load than non-multisession discs

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

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To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Press the INFO button once more to return to ⬙elapsed
to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a time⬙ priority mode.
single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option
Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or
before writing to the disc.
more and radio will display song titles for each file.
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds
Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders
to return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ display.
on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by
turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Selecting a Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
folder by pressing the TUNE/SCROLL control knob will The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which
begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an
next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain MP3/WMA player, cassette player, or microphone and
utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source
playable files).
and play through the vehicle speakers.
The folder list will time out after five seconds.
Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxilINFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
iary device if the AUX jack is connected.
Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through
the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the
Name, and Folder Name (if available).
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is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode)
AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume No function.
down.
SET Button (Auxiliary Mode)
SEEK Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
No function.
Operating Instructions — Voice Command System
SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode)
(If Equipped)
No function.
For the radio, refer to “Voice Command” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”.
EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
For Uconnect™ “Voice Command,” refer to “Uconnect™
Phone” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle”.
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Equipped)
Press the TIME button to change the display from
Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Understanding The
elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will
Features Of Your Vehicle”.
display for five seconds.

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Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia
(Satellite Radio) (If Equipped)
Refer to “Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio)”.

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DTS™
⬙DTS™⬙ and ⬙DTS™ 2.0⬙ are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) —
System (VES)™ (If Equipped)
AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND CD/DVD/HDD/NAV —
Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VES)™
IF EQUIPPED
Guide.”
NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side
Dolby威
of the unit’s faceplate.
Manufactured under license from Dolby威 Laboratories.
⬙Dolby威⬙ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of The REN, RER and RBZ radios contain a CD/DVD
Dolby威 Laboratories.
player, USB port, and a 30-gigabyte hard drive (HDD).
Sirius Satellite Radio is optional. The 6.5 in (16.5 cm)
Macrovision
This product incorporates copyright protection technol- touch screen allows for easy menu selection.
ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- The RER radio also contains a Global Positioning System
tual property rights. Use of this copyright protection (GPS)-based Navigation system.
technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, Refer to your Uconnect™ Multimedia REN, RER or RBZ
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse user’s manual for detailed operating instructions.
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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3. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the
Operating Instructions — Voice Command
word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is disSystem — If Equipped
Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ User played. To move the hour backward, touch the screen
where the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing downManual located on the DVD for further details.
ward is displayed.
Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone — If
4. To move the minute forward, touch the screen where
Equipped
Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the Uconnect™ User the word “Min” with the arrow pointing upward is
displayed. To move the minute backward, touch the
Manual located on the DVD for further details.
screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing
Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Radio
downward is displayed.
To Manually Set the Clock
5. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where
1. Turn on the radio.
the word “Save” is displayed.
2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed, the clock
setting menu will appear on the screen.

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2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
Changing Daylight Savings Time
When selected, this feature will display the time of day in clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the
3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in
current setting:
the box next to the words “Show Time if Radio is Off.”
Touch the screen where the words “Show Time if Radio is
1. Turn on the radio.
Off” are displayed to change the current setting.
2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
Changing the Time Zone
clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in 1. Turn on the radio.
the box next to the words “Daylight Savings.” Touch the
2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
screen where the words “Daylight Savings” are disclock setting menu will appear on the screen.
played to change the current setting.
3. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” are
Show Time if Radio is Off
displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on
When selected, this feature will display the time of day
the screen.
on the touch screen when the radio is turned off. Proceed
as follows to change the current setting:
1. Turn on the radio.

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4. Select a time zone by touching the screen where your 3. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed, the
selection appears. If you do not see a time zone that you clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
want to select, touch the screen where the word “Page” is
4. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the
displayed to view additional time zones in the menu.
word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis5. Touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed. played. To move the hour backward, touch the screen
where the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing downClock Setting Procedure — RER/REN Radio
ward is displayed.
Uconnect威 gps — RER Only
5. To move the minute forward, touch the screen where
The GPS receiver used in this system is synchronized to
the word “Min” with the arrow pointing upward is
the time data being transmitted by the GPS satellite. The
displayed. To move the minute backward, touch the
satellite clock is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This is the
screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing
worldwide standard for time. This makes the system’s
downward is displayed.
clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone and
6. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where
daylight savings information is set.
the word “Save” is displayed.
To Manually Set the Clock — RER/REN
1. Turn on the radio.
2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed.

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2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed.
Changing Daylight Savings Time
When selected, this feature will display the time of day in
3. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed, the
daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the
clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
current setting:
4. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in
1. Turn on the radio.
the box next to the words “Show Time if Radio is Off.”
2. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed, the Touch the screen where the words “Show Time if Radio is
Off” are displayed to change the current setting.
clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in Changing the Time Zone
the box next to the words “Daylight Savings.” Touch the
1. Turn on the radio.
screen where the words “Daylight Savings” are dis2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed.
played to change the current setting.
Show Time if Radio is Off
3. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed, the
When selected, this feature will display the time of day clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
on the touch screen when the radio is turned off. Proceed
4. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” are
as follows to change the current setting:
displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on
1. Turn on the radio.
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5. Select a time zone by touching the screen where your
selection appears. If you do not see a time zone that you
want to select, touch the screen where the word “Page” is
displayed to view additional time zones in the menu.
6. Touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed.
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES) — AM/FM STEREO
RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)
NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right
side of the radio faceplate.
Media Center 130 (RES)

Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.

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Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
TIME Button
Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time
radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second and radio frequency.
time to turn off the radio.
Clock Setting Procedure
Electronic Volume Control
1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink.
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction, without stopping. Turning 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/
the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the SCROLL control knob.
volume, and to the left decreases it.
3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/
When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes
set at the same volume level as last played.
will begin to blink.
SEEK Buttons
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next
listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch
to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio
will remain tuned to the new station until you make
another selection. Holding either button will bypass
stations without stopping, until you release it.

4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/
SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control
knob to save time change.
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RW/FF
Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons
causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the
direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either
AM or FM frequencies.

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third
time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
treble tones.

Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS
will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to
the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones.

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time
and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control
knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between
the front and rear speakers.

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth
time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/
TUNE Control
Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. sound level from the right or left side speakers.

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SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton
Memory
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND
button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display
window. Select the button (1 to 6) you wish to lock onto
this station and press and release that button. If a button
is not selected within five seconds after pressing the
SET/RND button, the station will continue to play but
will not be stored into pushbutton memory.
You may add a second station to each pushbutton by
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the
display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and
SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM
and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.
The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by
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Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
button number will display.
Buttons 1 - 6
These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you
commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM
stations).
DISC Button
Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from
AM/FM modes to Disc modes.
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And
MP3 Audio Play
NOTE:
• The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.
• This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD),
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discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and
multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD
label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into
the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the
radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than
1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be
ejected before a new disc can be loaded.
If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio
ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and
begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will
show the track number, and index time in minutes and
seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1.

CAUTION!
• This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs
only. The use of other sized discs may damage the
CD player mechanism.
• Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel
away and jam the player mechanism.
• RES is a single CD player. Do not attempt to insert
a second CD if one is already loaded.
• Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the
other side is a CD) should not be used, and they
can cause damage to the player.

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EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD
Press the EJECT button to eject the CD.

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the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK
button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in
CD and MP3 modes.

TIME Button
Press this button to change the display from a large CD
If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within
playing time display to a small CD playing time display.
10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed,
RW/FF
the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD
A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF.
player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or
NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on RW or another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse)
button works in a similar manner.
convertible or soft-top models (if equipped).
AM/FM Button
SEEK Button
Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press the button to select either AM or FM mode.
CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning
of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the
previous selection if the CD is within the first second of

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SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
Press this button while the CD is playing to activate
Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the
compact disc in random order to provide an interesting
change of pace.

Supported Media (Disc Types)
The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are
CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.

Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660
Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran- Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
When reading discs recorded using formats other than
domly selected track.
ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read
Press the RND button a second time to stop Random
files properly and may be unable to play the file norPlay.
mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported.
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
The radio uses the following limits for file systems:
The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3
file recording media and formats are limited. When • Maximum number of folder levels: 8
writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric• Maximum number of files: 255
tions.

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• Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file
names and folder names is limited. For large numbers
of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to
display the file name and folder name, and will assign
a number instead. With a maximum number of files,
exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With
200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this
display.)

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Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.
Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal
CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files).
Discs created with an option such as ⬙keep disc open after
writing⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of
multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in
longer disc loading times.

Supported MP3 File Formats
• Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 extension as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3
• Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a threeextension may cause playback problems. The radio is
character extension)
designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will
• Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- not play the file.
character extension)

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When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to
an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the
following table are supported. In addition, variable bit
rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files
use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or
VBR bit rate.
MPEG
Specification
MPEG-1 Audio
Layer 3

MPEG-2 Audio
Layer 3

Sampling
Bit Rate (kbps)
Frequency (kHz)
320, 256, 224,
192, 160, 128,
48, 44.1, 32
112, 96, 80, 64,
56, 48, 40, 32
160, 128, 144,
112, 96, 80, 64,
24, 22.05, 16
56, 48, 40, 32, 24,
16, 8

ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title
are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not
supported by the radios.
Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not
supported.
Playback of MP3 Files
When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the
radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium
contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more
time to start playing the MP3 files.
Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected
by the following:
• Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than
CD-R media

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• Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer audio system to amplify the source and play through the
vehicle speakers.
to load than non-multisession discs
• Number of files and folders - Loading times will Pressing the DISC/AUX button will change the mode to
auxiliary device if the AUX jack is connected.
increase with more files and folders
To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended
to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a
single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option
before writing to the disc.

NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the
device’s volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is
not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX
audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down.

Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which
allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an
MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s

TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Press this button to change the display to time of day. The
time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is
OFF).

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MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM
STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX
JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO

Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.

NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
side of the radio faceplate.
Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the
radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second
time to turn off the radio.
Electronic Volume Control
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the
ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the
volume and to the left decreases it.
When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be
set at the same volume level as last played.
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SEEK Buttons
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next
listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch
to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio
will remain tuned to the new station until you make
another selection. Holding either button will bypass
stations without stopping until you release it.

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Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped
Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature
(if equipped). Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Understanding The Features If Your Vehicle”.
If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not
available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With
Uconnect” message will display on the radio screen.

Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped
TIME Button
Refer to “Voice Command” in “Understanding The FeaPress the TIME button to alternate display of the time
tures If Your Vehicle”.
and radio frequency.
Voice Command Button Uconnect™ Phone — If
Clock Setting Procedure
Equipped
Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink.
(if equipped). Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Under2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/
standing The Features If Your Vehicle”.
SCROLL control knob.
If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not
available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With
Uconnect” message will display on the radio screen.

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3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ INFO Button
SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call
letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text
will begin to blink.
message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/
SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control RW/FF
Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons
knob to save time change.
causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the
5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds.
direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either
The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button. AM or FM frequencies.
For vehicles equipped with satellite radio, press the
TUNE Control
SETUP button, use the TUNE/SCROLL control to select
Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise
SET CLOCK, and then follow the above procedure,
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.
starting at Step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite
radio, press the SETUP button and then follow the above
procedure, starting at Step 2.

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Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS
will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to
the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones.

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Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time
and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control
knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between
the front and rear speakers.

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to
time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade.
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
MUSIC TYPE Button
mid-range tones.
Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button
time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast
treble tones.
Music Type information.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth
time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/
SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the
sound level from the right or left side speakers.

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Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following
format types:
Program Type
No program type or undefined
Adult Hits
Classical
Classic Rock
College
Country
Foreign Language
Information
Jazz
News
Nostalgia
Oldies

16-Digit Character
Display
None
Adlt Hit
Classicl
Cls Rock
College
Country
Language
Inform
Jazz
News
Nostalga
Oldies

Program Type
Personality
Public
Rhythm and Blues
Religious Music
Religious Talk
Rock
Soft
Soft Rock
Soft Rhythm and Blues
Sports
Talk
Top 40
Weather

16-Digit Character
Display
Persnlty
Public
R&B
Rel Musc
Rel Talk
Rock
Soft
Soft Rck
Soft R&B
Sports
Talk
Top 40
Weather

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the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL
By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon
control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob
is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency
to save time change.
station with the same selected Music Type name. The
Music Type function only operates when in the FM
AM/FM Button
mode.
Press the button to select either AM or FM mode.
If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton
(Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be
Memory
exited and the radio will tune to the preset station.
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
SETUP Button
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND
Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display
the following items:
window. Select the button (1–6) you wish to lock onto this
station and press and release that button. If a button is
• Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow
not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET/
you to set the clock. Adjust the hours by turning the
RND button, the station will continue to play but will not
TUNE/SCROLL control knob. After adjusting the
be stored into pushbutton memory.
hours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set
the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust

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You may add a second station to each pushbutton by
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the
display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and
SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM
and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.
The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by
pressing the pushbutton twice.

Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and
MP3 Audio Play
NOTE:
• The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.

• This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD),
recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact
discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and
Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
button number will display.
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
Buttons 1 - 6
Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD
These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you
label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into
commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM
the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the
stations).
radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than
DISC/AUX Button
1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be
Pressing the DISC/AUX button will allow you to switch ejected before a new disc can be loaded.
from AM/FM modes to DISC/AUX mode.

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If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD
Press the EJECT button to eject the CD.
ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and
begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will
show the track number, and index time in minutes and
seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1.
If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within
CAUTION!
10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed,
the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
• This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs
only. The use of other sized discs may damage the A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF.
CD player mechanism.
NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on
• Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel convertible or soft-top models (if equipped).
away and jam the player mechanism.
• RES is a single CD player. Do not attempt to insert SEEK Button
Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the
a second CD if one is already loaded.
• Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning
of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the
other side is a CD) should not be used, and they
previous selection if the CD is within the first second of
can cause damage to the player.

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the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press this button while the CD is playing to activate
Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the
CD and MP3 modes.
compact disc in random order to provide an interesting
TIME Button
change of pace.
Press this button to change the display from a large CD
playing time display to a small CD playing time display. Press the right SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track.
RW/FF
Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will Press the SET/RND button a second time to stop Ranbegin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or dom Play.
another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) button
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
works in a similar manner.
The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3
AM/FM Button
file recording media and formats are limited. When
Press the button to select either AM or FM mode.
writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restrictions.

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Supported Media (Disc Types)
The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are
CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.

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a number instead. With a maximum number of files,
exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With
200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this
display.)

Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names:
Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
• Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a threeWhen reading discs recorded using formats other than
character extension)
ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read
• Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a threefiles properly and may be unable to play the file norcharacter extension)
mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported.

Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.
Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal
• Maximum number of folder levels: 8
CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files).
• Maximum number of files: 255
Discs created with an option such as ⬙keep disc open after
writing⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of
• Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file
multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in
names and folder names is limited. For large numbers
longer disc loading times.
of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to
display the file name and folder name and will assign
The radio uses the following limits for file systems:

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Supported MP3 File Formats
The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 extension as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3
extension may cause playback problems. The radio is
designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will
not play the file.
When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to
an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the
following table are supported. In addition, variable bit
rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files
use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or
VBR bit rates.
MPEG
Specification
MPEG-1 Audio
Layer 3

Sampling
Bit Rate (kbps)
Frequency (kHz)
320, 256, 224,
192, 160, 128,
48, 44.1, 32
112, 96, 80, 64,
56, 48, 40, 32

MPEG
Specification
MPEG-2 Audio
Layer 3

Sampling
Bit Rate (kbps)
Frequency (kHz)
160, 128, 144,
112, 96, 80, 64,
24, 22.05, 16
56, 48, 40, 32, 24,
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Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the
next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain
by the following:
playable files).
• Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than
The folder list will time out after five seconds.
CD-R media
• Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through
to load than non-multisession discs
the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File
• Number of files and folders - Loading times will
Name, and Folder Name (if available).
increase with more files and folders
Press the INFO button once more to return to ⬙elapsed
To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended
time⬙ priority mode.
to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a
single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or
before writing to the disc.
more and the radio will display song titles for each file.
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds
Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders to return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ display.
on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by
turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Selecting a
folder by pressing the TUNE/SCROLL control knob will

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Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which
allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an
MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle’s
audio system to amplify the source and play through the
vehicle speakers.

Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If
Equipped
Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcasting technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to
coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite
Radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music,
sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chilPressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxildren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios.
iary device if the AUX jack is connected.
NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has
NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the
limited coverage in Alaska.
device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio
is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the System Activation
AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you
may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio
down.
service that is included with the factory-installed satellite
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a welPress this button to change the display to time of day. The
come kit that contains general information, including
time of day will display for five seconds (when the
how to setup your on-line listening account. For further
ignition is OFF).

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information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number
visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at www- display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on
the radio to exit this screen.
.siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents.
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode
Press the SAT button until ⬙SAT⬙ appears in the display. A
Number (ESN/SID)
Please have the following information available when CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio
calling:
mode.
1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Satellite Antenna
To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the
Number (ESN/SID).
roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects
2. Your Vehicle Identification Number.
placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause
decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as
To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps:
bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within
ESN/SID Access
the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly
With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posion or above the antenna.
tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll
using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is
selected. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and the

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Reception Quality
SEEK Buttons
Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next
following reasons:
channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek
up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will
• The vehicle is parked in an underground parking
remain tuned to the new channel until you make another
structure or under a physical obstacle.
selection. Holding either button will bypass channels
• Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the without stopping until you release it.
form of short audio mutes.
SCAN Button
• Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for
cause intermittent reception.
the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before continuing to the next. To stop the search, press the SCAN
• Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can
button a second time.
cause signal blockage.
INFO Button
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia
Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa(Satellite) Mode
tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if availNOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or able). Also, pressing and holding the INFO button for an
ACC position to operate the radio.

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additional three seconds will make the radio display the Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music
Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return type.
to normal display).
By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type
function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next
RW/FF
Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons channel with the same selected Music Type name.
causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the
If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type
direction of the arrows.
(Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be
exited and the radio will tune to the preset channel.
TUNE Control (Rotary)
Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise
SETUP Button
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel.
Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the
MUSIC TYPE Button
following items:
Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type
• Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/
mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button
SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This
or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five
number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the
seconds will allow the program format type to be seSirius subscription.
lected.

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SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory
When you are receiving a channel that you wish to
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.
The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel
and press and release that button. If a button is not
selected within five seconds after pressing the SET button, the channel will continue to play but will not be
stored into pushbutton memory.
You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display
window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2. This
allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into
pushbutton memory. The channels stored in SET 2
memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton
twice.

Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
button number will display.
Buttons 1 - 6
These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you
commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations).
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If
Equipped)
Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Understanding The
Features If Your Vehicle”.
Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF
EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES RADIOS ONLY)
Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcasting technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to
coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite
Radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music,
sports, news, entertainment, and programming for children, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios.

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NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has
limited coverage in Alaska.
System Activation
Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you
may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio
service that is included with the factory-installed satellite
radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a welcome kit that contains general information, including
how to setup your on-line listening account. For further
information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or
visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at www.siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents.

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2. Your Vehicle Identification Number.
To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps:
ESN/SID Access With REQ/RES Radios
With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC position and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll
using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is
selected. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and the
Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number
display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on
the radio to exit this screen.
ESN/SID Access With REN/RER Radios
While in SAT mode, press the MENU button on the radio
faceplate.

Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)
Please have the following information available when Next, touch the SUBSCRIPTION tab on the touch screen.
calling:
All the ESNs that apply to your vehicle will display.
1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID).

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Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the
Press the SAT button until ⬙SAT⬙ appears in the display. A
form of short audio mutes.
CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio
• Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can
mode.
cause intermittent reception.
Satellite Antenna
• Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can
To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the
cause signal blockage.
roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects
placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia
decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as (Satellite) Mode
bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly
position to operate the radio.
on or above the antenna.
SEEK Buttons
Reception Quality
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next
Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the
channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek
following reasons:
up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will
• The vehicle is parked in an underground parking remain tuned to the new channel until you make another
structure or under a physical obstacle.
selection. Holding either button will bypass channels
without stopping until you release it.

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SCAN Button
Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for
the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before continuing to the next. To stop the search, press the SCAN
button a second time.

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TUNE Control (Rotary)
Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel.

MUSIC TYPE Button
Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type
INFO Button
mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button
Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five
tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- seconds will allow the program format type to be seable). Also, pressing and holding the INFO button for an lected.
additional three seconds will make the radio display the
Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music
Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return
type.
to normal display).
By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type
RW/FF
function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next
Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons
channel with the same selected Music Type name.
causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the
direction of the arrows.
If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type
(Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be
exited and the radio will tune to the preset channel.

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You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by
SETUP Button
Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display
following items:
window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2. This
• Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/
allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into
SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This
pushbutton memory. The channels stored in SET 2
number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the
memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton
Sirius subscription.
twice.
SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory
Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
When you are receiving a channel that you wish to
button number will display.
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.
The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window. Buttons 1 - 6
Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you
and press and release that button. If a button is not commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations).
selected within five seconds after pressing the SET butOperating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If
ton, the channel will continue to play but will not be
Equipped)
stored into pushbutton memory.
Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle”.

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REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
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The right-hand control is a rocker type switch with a
pushbutton in the center. Pressing the top of the switch
will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom of the
switch will decrease the volume.
The button located in the center of the right-hand control
will switch modes to Radio or CD.
The left-hand control is a rocker type switch with a
pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand
control is different depending on which mode you are in.
Radio Operation
Press the top of the switch to SEEK up for the next
listenable station. Press the bottom of the switch to SEEK
down for the next listenable station.

Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)

The button located in the center of the left-hand control
will tune to the next preset station that you have programmed in the radio preset pushbuttons.

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CD Player
Press the top of the switch once to go to the next track on
the CD. Press the bottom of the switch once to go to the
beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the
previous track, if it is within one second after the current
track begins to play.

2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,
wiping from center to edge.
3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratching the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners,
or anti-static sprays.

If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
second track, three times, it will play the third, etc.

The button in the center of the left-hand switch changes 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
CDs on the 6–Disc in-dash CD changer radio. This button
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become
does not function for all other radios.
too high.
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particuTo keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective
precautions:
coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc)
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known
good disc before considering disc player service.
surface.

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RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition
is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance
does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during cellular phone operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Air Conditioning and Heating System is designed to
make you comfortable in all types of weather.
The Manual Temperature Controls consist of a series of
outer rotary dials and inner push knobs.

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Blower Control
Rotate this control to regulate the
amount of air forced through the ventilation system in any mode. The
blower speed increases as you move
the control to the right from the “O”
(OFF) position. There are seven blower
speeds.

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.

Mode Control (Air Direction)
Temperature Control
Rotate this control to choose from sevRotate this control to regulate the temeral patterns of air distribution. You
perature of the air inside the passenger
can select either a primary mode as
compartment. Rotating the dial left
identified by the symbols on the coninto the blue area of the scale indicates
trol, or a blend of two of these modes.
cooler temperatures while rotating
The closer the setting is to a particular
right into the red area indicates
symbol, the more air distribution you
warmer temperatures.
receive from that mode.

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Panel
Mix
Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side
panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow.
window demist outlets. This setting works best in
cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to
NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be
the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining
aimed so that they are directed toward the rear seat
comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.
passengers for maximum airflow to the rear.
Defrost
Bi-Level
Air is directed through the windshield and side
Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets.
window demist outlets. Use this mode with maximum blower and temperature settings for best windNOTE: For all settings except full cold or full hot, there shield and side window defrosting.
is a difference in temperature between the upper and
lower outlets. The warmer air flows to the floor outlets. NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in
This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but Mix, Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the Air
Conditioning (A/C) button is not pressed. This dehucool conditions.
midifies the air to help dry the windshield. To improve
Floor
fuel economy, use these modes only when necessary.
Air is directed through the floor outlets with a
small amount flowing through the defrost and side
window demist outlets.

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Recirculation Control
• The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fogging
Pressing the Recirculation Control button will
when the recirculation button is pressed and the mode
put the system in recirculation mode. This can
control is set to panel or panel / floor.
be used when outside conditions such as
• The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbsmoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are
ing the mode control selection.
present. Activating recirculation will cause the LED in the
control button to illuminate. After ten minutes, the sys- • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled.
tem will return to normal mode function and the LED
will turn off.
Air Conditioning Control
Press this button to engage the Air
NOTE:
Conditioning. A light will illuminate
• Continuous use of the recirculation mode may make
the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur.
when the Air Conditioning System is
engaged. Rotating the dial left into the
Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
blue area of the scale indicates cooler
• The use of the recirculation mode in cold or damp
temperatures while rotating right into
weather will cause windows to fog on the inside,
the red area indicates warmer tembecause of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Select
peratures.
the Outside Air position for maximum defogging.

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NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds. Equipped
• MAX A/C
For maximum cooling use the A/C and recirculation
buttons at the same time.
• ECONOMY MODE
If economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn
OFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor. Then,
move the temperature control to the desired temperature.

Automatic Temperature Control

Automatic Operation
The Automatic Temperature Control system automatically maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at
the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger.

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Operation of the system is quite simple.

the “O” (OFF) position on the blower control stops the
system completely and closes the outside air intake.

1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the
The recommended setting for maximum comfort is 72°F
Blower Control knob (on the left) to AUTO.
(22°C) for the average person; however, this may vary.
NOTE: The AUTO position performs best for front seat
occupants only.
NOTE:
• The temperature setting can be adjusted at anytime
2. Dial in the temperature you would
without affecting automatic operation.
like the system to maintain by rotating
the Temperature Control knob. Once • Pressing the Air Conditioning Control button while in
AUTO mode will cause the LED in the control button
the comfort level is selected, the systo flash three times and then turn off. This indicates
tem will maintain that level automatithat the system is in AUTO mode and requesting the
cally using the heating system. Should
air conditioning is not necessary.
the desired comfort level require air
conditioning, the system will automatically make the
• If your air conditioning performance seems lower than
adjustment.
expected, check the front of the A/C condenser located
in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or
You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply
insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from behind
allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting

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the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front Manual Operation
fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the condenser, This system offers a full complement of manual override
features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic,
reducing air conditioning performance.
Mode Preferred Automatic, or Blower and Mode PreBlower Control
ferred Automatic. This means the operator can override
For full automatic operation or for
the blower, the mode, or both. There is a manual blower
automatic blower operation turn the
range for times when the AUTO setting is not desired.
knob to AUTO position. In manual
The blower can be set to any fixed blower speed by
mode there are seven blower speeds
rotating the Blower Control knob (on the left).
that can be individual selected. In off
position the blower will shut off.
NOTE: Please read the Automatic Temperature Control
Operation Chart that follows for details.

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The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to • Floor
change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control
Air is directed through the floor outlets with a
knob (on the right) to one of the following positions.
small amount flowing through the defrost and side
window demist outlets.
• Panel
Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument • Mix
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side
panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow.
window demist outlets. This setting works best in
NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be
cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to
aimed so that they are directed toward the rear seat
the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining
passengers for maximum airflow to the rear.
comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.
• Bi-Level
• Defrost
Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets.
Air is directed through the windshield and side
window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxiNOTE: For all settings except full cold or full hot, there mum blower and temperature settings for best windis a difference in temperature between the upper and shield and side window defrosting.
lower outlets. The warmer air flows to the floor outlets.
This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but
cool conditions.

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NOTE:
• Air Conditioner Control
Press this button to turn on the air • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
conditioning during manual operation
position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled.
only. When the air conditioning is
turned on, cool dehumidified air will • In cold weather, use of the Recirculation mode may
lead to excessive window fogging. The Recirculation
flow through the outlets selected with
mode is not allowed in the floor, defrost, or defrost/
the Mode control dial. Press this butfloor mode in order to improve window clearing.
ton a second time to turn OFF the air
Recirculation will be disabled automatically if these
conditioning. An LED in the button illuminates when
modes are selected.
manual compressor operation is selected.
• Extended use of recirculation may cause the windows
• Recirculation Control
to fog. If the interior of the windows begins to fog,
The system will automatically control recircupress the Recirculation button to return to outside air.
lation. However, pressing the Recirculation
Some temp/humidity conditions will cause captured
Control button will temporarily put the system
interior air to condense on windows and hamper
in recirculation mode (ten minutes). This can
visibility. For this reason, the system will not allow
be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors,
Recirculation to be selected while in floor, defrost, or
dust, or high humidity are present. Activating recirculadefrost/floor mode. Attempting to use the recirculation will cause the LED in the control button to illumition while in these modes will cause the LED in the
nate. After ten minutes, the system will return to normal
control button to blink and then turn off.
AUTO mode function and the LED will turn off.

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• Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you
can temporarily put the system into Recirculation
Mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However,
under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode,
the system is blowing air out the defrost vents. When
these conditions are present, and the Recirculation
button is pressed, the indicator will flash and then turn
off. This tells you that you are unable to go into
Recirculation Mode at this time. If you would like the
system to go into Recirculation Mode, you must first
move the Mode knob to Panel, Panel/Floor and then
press the Recirculation button. This feature reduces the
possibility of window fogging.

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Summer Operation
The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles
must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant
to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect
against engine overheating. A solution of 50% ethylene
glycol antifreeze coolant and 50% water is recommended.
Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle” for proper coolant selection.
Winter Operation
Use of the air Recirculation Mode during winter months
is not recommended because it may cause window
fogging.

Vacation Storage
Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service
NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air
suggested control settings for various weather condi- conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the
tions.
fresh air and high blower settings. This will ensure
Operating Tips

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adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility Outside Air Intake
of compressor damage when the system is started again. Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the
windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves
Window Fogging
Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they
moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. In
Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice,
windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side win- slush, and snow.
dow fogging becomes a problem, increase blower speed. A/C Air Filter — If Equipped
Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but The A/C Filter prevents most dust and pollen from
rainy or humid weather.
entering the cabin. The filter acts on air coming from
NOTE: Recirculate without A/C should not be used for outside the vehicle and recirculated air within the passenger compartment. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures”
long periods as fogging may occur.
in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for A/C Air Filter service
Side Window Demisters
information or see your authorized dealer for service.
A side window demister outlet is located at each end of
Refer to “Maintenance Schedules” for filter service
the instrument panel. These non-adjustable outlets direct
intervals.
air toward the side windows when the system is in the
FLOOR, MIX, or DEFROST mode. The air is directed at
the area of the windows through which you view the
outside mirrors.

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Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions

STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293

▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock System . . . . . . 297

▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293

▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual
Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298

▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or –29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
▫ After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 296
䡵 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297

▫ Four–Speed Automatic Transmission –
3.7L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
▫ Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
▫ Five–Speed Automatic Transmission –
4.0L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
▫ Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304

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䡵 Four-Wheel Drive Operation — If Equipped . . 308 䡵 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
▫ MP 143 Single-Speed Part-Time
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
▫ Shifting Procedure – Electronically Shifted
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
䡵 On-Road Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
䡵 Off-Road Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
▫ When To Use 4L Or 4LO (Low) Range . . . . . 311
▫ Driving Through Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
▫ Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand . . . . . . . . . 312
▫ Hill Climbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
▫ Traction Downhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
▫ After Driving Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314

▫ Power Steering Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
䡵 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
䡵 Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
䡵 Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . 321
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . 322
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . 323
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) . . . . . . . . . 324
▫ Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . 325
▫ ESP/BAS Warning Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328

STARTING AND OPERATING

䡵 Tire Safety Information

291

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329

▫ Life Of Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344

▫ Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329

▫ Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345

▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . 332 䡵 Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions . . . . . . . . . 333 䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . 347
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 334 䡵 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . 348
䡵 Tires — General Information

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 338

▫ Base System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351

▫ Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338

▫ Premium System – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 354

▫ Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339

▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358

▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . 341 䡵 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
▫ Radial-Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341

▫ 3.7L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358

▫ Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped . . . . . . . . 341

▫ 4.0L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359

▫ Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342

▫ Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359

▫ Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343

▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360

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▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles . . . . . . 360

▫ Common Towing Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . 368

▫ MMT In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361

▫ Trailer Hitch Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373

▫ Materials Added To Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361

▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374

▫ Fuel System Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
䡵 Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 365
䡵 Vehicle Loading

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366

▫ Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
䡵 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368

▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
▫ Towing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
▫ Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
䡵 Recreational Towing
(Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
▫ Two-Wheel Drive Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
▫ Four-Wheel Drive Or All-Wheel Drive
Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384

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STARTING PROCEDURES
Normal Starting
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.

WARNING!

Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the keys in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.

Turn the ignition switch to the START position and
release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start
within 10 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal
Starting” procedure.

Tip Start Feature
Turn the ignition switch to START position and release it
Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will
PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any continue to run, but will automatically disengage itself
when the engine is running. If the engine fails to start, the
driving range.
starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If this
occurs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”
procedure.

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Extreme Cold Weather (below –20°F or –29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, the use
of an externally powered electric engine block heater
(available from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
If Engine Fails to Start

WARNING!
• Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire
causing serious personal injury.
(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get
it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned
fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once
the engine has started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to
obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery
in another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer to “Jump Starting” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for further
information.

STARTING AND OPERATING

CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to
15 seconds before trying again.
If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not
have enough power to continue running when the key is
released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accelerator pedal pressed all the way to the floor. Release the
accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running
smoothly.
If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held
to the floor, repeat the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme
Cold Weather” procedures.

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With Tip Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” procedures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, press
the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position and
release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor
will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this
occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then
repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.

CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
After Starting
The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine
warms up.

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ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
CAUTION!
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a
standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
Damage to the transmission may occur if the followgrounded three-wire extension cord.
ing precautions are not observed:
• The engine block heater cord is found under the hood • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
clipped to the heater line on the left side of the engine.
a complete stop.
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the
WARNING!
vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine
is at idle speed.
Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.
• Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
Damage to the 110-115 Volt AC electrical cord could
into any forward gear when the engine is above
cause electrocution.
idle speed.
Use the heater when temperatures below 0 °F (-18 °C) are • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
expected to last for several days.

STARTING AND OPERATING

WARNING!
• It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK
or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake
pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward
or in REVERSE. You could lose control of the
vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift
into gear when the engine is idling normally and
when your foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended in a vehicle is dangerous for a number
of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. A child could operate power windows, other controls or move the vehicle.

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Key Ignition Park Interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Interlock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK
prior to rotating the key to the LOCK position. The key
can only be removed from the ignition when the ignition
is in the LOCK position and once removed the shift lever
is locked in PARK.
Brake/Transmission Interlock System
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift
Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the
PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK
position. To move the shift lever out of the PARK
position, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON or
START position (engine running or not) and the brake
pedal must be pressed.

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Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override
Your vehicle may be equipped with a shift lock manual
override. The manual override may be used in the event
that the shift lever should fail to move from PARK with
the key in the ON position and the brake pedal pressed.
To operate the shift lock manual override, perform the
following steps:
1. Turn the key to the ON position but do not start the
engine.
2. Firmly set the parking brake.
3. Using a flat blade screwdriver, carefully remove the
Interlock Manual Override
shift lock manual override cover which is located on the
6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
PRNDL bezel.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized
5. Using the screwdriver, reach into the manual override
dealer if the shift lock manual override has been used.
opening. Press and hold the shift lock lever down.

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Four–Speed Automatic Transmission – 3.7L
Engine
NOTE: Under extreme cold temperatures (-10°F (-23°C)
and when in DRIVE, transmission operation may be
briefly limited to only second gear operation. Normal
operation will resume once the transmission temperature
has risen to a suitable level.
Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be
done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the
vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake
when moving the shift lever between these gears.

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Shift Lever

Gear Ranges
DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or
NEUTRAL position into another gear range.

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PARK
This range supplements the parking brake by locking the
transmission. The engine can be started in this range.
Never use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply
the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range.
Always apply the parking brake first, then place the shift
lever in the PARK position.

WARNING!
• Never use the PARK position as a substitute for
the parking brake. Always apply the parking
brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle
movement and possible injury or damage.

WARNING! (Continued)
• It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK
or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake
pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward
or in REVERSE. You could lose control of the
vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift
into gear when the engine is idling normally and
when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
REVERSE
This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Use only
after the vehicle has come to a complete stop.

(Continued) NEUTRAL
This range is used when vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with engine running. Engine may be
started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must
leave the vehicle.

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NOTE: Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any
other reason with shift lever in NEUTRAL can result in
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.

Overdrive Operation
The overdrive automatic transmission contains an electronically controlled fourth gear (OVERDRIVE). The
transmission will automatically shift from third gear into
OVERDRIVE if the following conditions are present:

DRIVE
This range is used for most city and highway driving.

• vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph
(48 km/h)

2 (Second)
This range is used for moderate grades and to assist
braking on dry pavement or in mud and snow. Begins at
a stop in low gear with automatic upshift to second gear.
Will not shift into third gear.

• the TOW/HAUL button has not been activated
The transmission will downshift from OVERDRIVE to
DRIVE if the accelerator pedal is fully pressed at vehicle
speeds above approximately 35 mph (56 km/h).

1 (First)
This range is used for hard pulling at low speeds in mud,
sand, snow, or on steep grades. Begins and stays in low
gear with no upshift. Provides engine compression braking at low speeds.

When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode
When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a
heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting occurs, press the TOW/HAUL button. This will improve
performance and reduce the potential for transmission

• the shift lever is in DRIVE

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overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. When activated. Pressing the switch a second time restores
operating in TOW/HAUL mode, the transmission will normal operation. If the TOW/HAUL mode is desired,
the switch must be pressed each time the engine is
shift into third gear.
started.
NOTE: The TOW/HAUL mode locks out Overdrive.
Transmission Limp Home Mode
Transmission function is monitored for abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could result in
transmission damage, the Transmission Limp Home
Mode will be engaged. In this mode, the transmission
will remain in second gear in any forward driving range.
To reset the transmission, use the following procedure:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Move the shift lever to the PARK position.
Tow/Haul Button

The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the
instrument cluster to indicate when the switch has been

3. Turn the engine off and turn the key to the LOCK
position.

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4. Wait approximately 10 seconds, then restart the en- Five–Speed Automatic Transmission – 4.0L Engine
The electronically controlled transmission provides a
gine.
precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are
5. Move the shift lever to the desired gear range.
self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new
If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal
return to normal operation. If the problem persists, condition and precision shifts will develop within a few
PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper- hundred miles/kilometers.
ate. Only second gear range will operate in the DRIVE
position. Have the transmission checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Torque Converter Clutch
A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been
added to the automatic transmission of this vehicle. A
clutch within the torque converter engages automatically
at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in high
gear. When the vehicle speed drops or during acceleration, the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages.
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Gear Ranges
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. If
there is a need to restart the engine, be sure to cycle the
key to the LOCK position before restarting. Transmission
gear engagement may be delayed after restarting the
engine if the key is not cycled to the LOCK position first.

WARNING!
• Never use the PARK position as a substitute for
the parking brake. Always apply the parking
brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle
movement and possible injury or damage.
• It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK
or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake
pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward
or in REVERSE. You could lose control of the
vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift
into gear when the engine is idling normally and
when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

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the transmission into third gear, the transmission will
NEUTRAL
This range is used when vehicle is standing for pro- never shift above third gear, but can shift down into
longed periods with engine running. Engine may be second gear or first gear, when needed.
started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must
WARNING!
leave the vehicle.
NOTE: Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any
other reason with the shift lever in NEUTRAL can result
in severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational
Towing” in “Starting and Operating” and “Towing a
Disabled Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for
further information.
DRIVE
This range is used for most city and highway driving.
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows
you to move the shift lever left (-) or right (+) when the
shift lever is in the DRIVE position, allowing the selection
of the desired top gear. For example, if the driver shifts

Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a
slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their
grip and the vehicle could skid.

5
Screen Display
Actual Gear(s) Allowed

1
1

2
1-2

3
1-3

4
1-4

D
1-5

NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum
deceleration (engine braking), move the shift lever to the
left “D (-)” and hold it there. The transmission will shift
to the range from which the vehicle can best be slowed
down.

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Overdrive Operation
The overdrive automatic transmission contains an electronically controlled fifth gear (OVERDRIVE). The transmission will automatically shift from fourth gear to
OVERDRIVE if the following conditions are present:
• the shift lever is in DRIVE

risen to a suitable level. Refer to the “Note” under
“Torque Converter Clutch” later in this section.
During cold temperature operation, you may notice
delayed upshifts depending on engine and transmission
temperature. This feature improves the warm up time of
the engine and transmission.

• the engine coolant has reached normal operating tem- During cold temperature operation, the transmission
may not downshift from second gear into first gear after
perature
the initial first to second gear upshift.
• the vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph
(48 km/h)
Transmission Limp Home Mode
Transmission function is monitored for abnormal condi• the transmission has reached normal operating
tions. If a condition is detected that could result in
temperature
transmission damage, the Transmission Limp Home
NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- Mode will be engaged. In this mode, the transmission
peratures, the transmission may not shift into OVER- will remain in the current gear until the vehicle is
DRIVE and will automatically select the most desirable brought to a stop.
gear for operation at this temperature. Normal operation
will resume when the transmission fluid temperature has

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To reset the transmission, use the following procedure:

Torque Converter Clutch
A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been
1. Stop the vehicle.
included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle.
A clutch within the torque converter engages automati2. Move the shift lever to the PARK position.
cally at a calibrated speed at light throttle. It engages at
3. Turn the engine off and turn the key to the LOCK
higher speeds under heavier acceleration. This may reposition.
sult in a slightly different feeling or response during
4. Wait approximately 10 seconds, then restart the en- normal operation in high gear. When the vehicle speed
drops below a calibrated speed, or during acceleration,
gine.
the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages. The
5. Move the shift lever to the desired gear range.
feature is operational in OVERDRIVE and in DRIVE.
If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will
NOTE:
return to normal operation. If the problem persists,
• The torque converter clutch will not engage until the
PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to opertransmission fluid and engine coolant are warm (usuate. Only second gear will operate in the DRIVE position.
ally after 1 to 3 miles (1.6 - 4.8 km) of driving). Because
Have the transmission checked at your authorized dealer
the engine speed is higher when the torque converter
as soon as possible.
clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmission is not shifting into OVERDRIVE when cold. This
is normal.

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• If the vehicle has not been driven in several days, the
first few seconds of operation after shifting the transmission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to the
fluid partially draining from the torque converter into
the transmission. This condition is normal and will not
cause damage to the transmission. The torque converter will refill within five seconds of shifting from
PARK into any other gear position.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF
EQUIPPED
MP 143 Single-Speed Part-Time Transfer Case

Transfer Case Switch

Operating Information/Precautions
The electronically shifted transfer case provides two
The transfer case is operated by the transfer case switch mode positions:
(located on the center console).
• Two-wheel drive high range (2WD)
• Four-wheel drive high range (4WD LOCK)

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The electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be
driven in the two-wheel drive position (2WD) for normal
street and highway conditions (dry hard surfaced roads).
When additional traction is required, the transfer case
4WD LOCK position can be used to lock the front and
rear driveshafts together and force the front and rear
wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished
by rotating the transfer case switch to the desired position. Refer to “Shifting Procedure” for specific shifting
instructions. The 4WD LOCK position is designed for
loose, slippery road surfaces only.

CAUTION!
• Driving in the 4WD LOCK position on dry hard
surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and
damage to the driveline components.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
• Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front
or rear wheels are spinning. Shifting while only
the front or rear wheels are spinning can cause
damage to the transfer case.
Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends
on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each
wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the
transfer case. Tire rotation schedule should be followed
to balance tire wear.
Since four-wheel drive provides improved traction, there
is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds.
Do not go faster than road conditions permit.

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Shifting Procedure – Electronically Shifted
Transfer Case

must be in the ON position with the engine either
RUNNING or OFF. This shift cannot be completed if the
key is in the ACC position.

NOTE: If any of the requirements to select a new
transfer case position have not been met, the transfer case NOTE:
will not shift. The “4WD Indicator Light” (located in the • The four-wheel drive system will not allow shifts
between 2WD/4WD LOCK if the front and/or rear
display under the tachometer) will flash until all the
wheels are spinning (no traction). In this situation, the
requirements for the selected position have been met. To
“4WD Indicator Light” (located in the display under
retry a shift, return the control knob back to the original
the tachometer) will flash. At this time, reduce speed
position, make certain all shift requirements have been
and stop spinning the wheels to complete the shift.
met, wait five seconds and try the shift again.
2WD⇔ 4WD LOCK
Rotate the transfer case switch to the desired position.
Shifts between 2WD and 4WD LOCK can be done with
the vehicle stopped or in motion. With the vehicle in
motion, the transfer case will engage/disengage faster if
you momentarily release the accelerator pedal after turning the switch. If the vehicle is stopped, the ignition key

• Delayed shifting out of 4WD LOCK may be experienced due to uneven tire wear, low tire pressure, or
excessive loading.
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a
narrower track to make them capable of performing in a
wide variety of off-road applications. Specific design

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characteristics give them a higher center of gravity than where additional low speed pulling power is needed.
Vehicle speeds in excess of 25 mph (40 km/h) should be
ordinary cars.
avoided when in 4L or 4LO range.
An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better
view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. Driving Through Water
They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as Although your vehicle is capable of driving through
conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more than water, there are a number of precautions that must be
low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfacto- considered before entering the water:
rily in off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp
CAUTION!
turns or abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this
type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in
When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph
loss of control or vehicle rollover.
(8 km/h). Always check water depth before entering
as a precaution, and check all fluids afterward. DrivOFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
ing through water may cause damage that may not be
When To Use 4L or 4LO (Low) Range
covered by the new vehicle limited warranty.
When off-road driving, shift to 4L or 4LO for additional
traction and control on slippery or difficult terrain, Driving through water more than a few inches/
ascending or descending steep hills, and to increase centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure
low-speed pulling power. This range should be limited to safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. If you must
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drive through water, try to determine the depth and the
bottom condition (and location of any obstacles) prior to
entering. Proceed with caution and maintain a steady
controlled speed less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in deep water
to minimize wave effects.

Standing Water
Avoid driving in standing water deeper than 20 in
(50 cm) and reduce speed appropriately to minimize
wave effects. Maximum speed in 20 in (50 cm) of water is
less than 5 mph (8 km/h).

Flowing Water
If the water is swift flowing and rising (as in storm
run-off) avoid crossing until the water level recedes
and/or the flow rate is reduced. If you must cross
flowing water, avoid depths in excess of 9 in (23 cm). The
flowing water can erode the streambed causing your
vehicle to sink into deeper water. Determine exit point(s)
that are downstream of your entry point to allow for
drifting.

Maintenance
After driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle
fluids and lubricants (engine, transmission, axle, transfer
case) to assure they have not been contaminated. Contaminated fluids and lubricants (milky, foamy in appearance) should be flushed/changed as soon as possible to
prevent component damage.
Driving In Snow, Mud and Sand
In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional
control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low
gear and shift the transfer case to 4L or 4LO if necessary.
Refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation” in “Starting and
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lower gear than necessary to maintain headway. Over- speed. If the brakes are required to control vehicle speed,
revving the engine can spin the wheels and traction will apply them lightly and avoid locking or skidding the tires.
be lost.
Avoid abrupt downshifts on icy or slippery roads, because engine braking may cause skidding and loss of
control.
Hill Climbing
NOTE: Before attempting to climb a hill, determine the
conditions at the crest and/or on the other side.

WARNING!
If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot
make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never
attempt to turn around. To do so may result in
tipping and rolling the vehicle. Always back straight
down a hill in REVERSE gear carefully. Never back
down a hill in NEUTRAL using only the brake.

Before climbing a steep hill, shift the transmission to a
Remember, never drive diagonally across a hill; always
lower gear and shift the transfer case to 4L or 4LO. Use
drive straight up or down.
first gear and 4L or 4LO for very steep hills.
If the wheels start to slip as you approach the crest of a
If you stall or begin to lose headway while climbing a
hill, ease off the accelerator and maintain headway by
steep hill, allow your vehicle to come to a stop and
turning the front wheels slowly left and right. This may
immediately apply the brakes. Restart the engine and shift
provide a fresh “bite” into the surface and will usually
to REVERSE. Back slowly down the hill allowing the
provide traction to complete the climb.
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Traction Downhill
• Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle.
Shift the transmission into a low gear and the transfer
Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and
case to 4L or 4LO range. Let the vehicle go slowly down
exhaust system for damage.
the hill with all four wheels turning against engine
• Inspect the radiator for mud and debris and clean as
compression drag. This will permit you to control the
required.
vehicle speed and direction.
• Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on
When descending mountains or hills, repeated braking
the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and suscan cause brake fade with loss of braking control. Avoid
pension. Retighten them, if required, and torque to the
repeated heavy braking by downshifting the transmisvalues specified in the Service Manual.
sion whenever possible.
• Check for accumulations of plants or brush. These
After Driving Off-Road
things could be a fire hazard. They might hide damage
Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than
to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and
does most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is
propeller shafts.
always a good idea to check for damage. That way you
can get any problems taken care of right away and have • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or
similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake
your vehicle ready when you need it.
rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected
and cleaned as soon as possible.

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WARNING!
Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause
excessive wear or unpredictable braking. You might
not have full braking power when you need it to
prevent an accident. If you have been operating your
vehicle in dirty conditions, get your brakes checked
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If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will
still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these conditions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering
effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during
parking maneuvers.
NOTE:
• Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel
travel are considered normal and do not indicate that
there is a problem with the power steering system.

• If you experience unusual vibration after driving in
mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for • Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steering pump may make noise for a short amount of time.
impacted material. Impacted material can cause a
This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering
wheel imbalance and freeing the wheels of it will
system. This noise should be considered normal, and it
correct the situation.
does not in any way damage the steering system.
POWER STEERING
The standard power steering system will give you good
vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability
in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical
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WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced power steering
assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.
Service should be obtained as soon as possible.

CAUTION!
Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end
of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering
fluid temperature and it should be avoided when
possible. Damage to the power steering pump may
occur.
Power Steering Fluid Check
Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined
service interval is not required. The fluid should only be
checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are

apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as anticipated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an authorized dealer.

CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering
system as the chemicals can damage your power
steering components. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

WARNING!
Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and
with the engine off to prevent injury from moving
parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading. Do
not overfill. Use only manufacturer’s recommended
power steering fluid.

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If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated
level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all
surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information.
PARKING BRAKE
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking
brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave the
transmission in PARK.
The parking brake lever is located in the center console.
To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as
Parking Brake
possible. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up
When
the
parking
brake
is applied with the ignition
slightly, press the center button, then lower the lever
switch
ON,
the
“Brake
Warning
Light” in the instrument
completely.
cluster will illuminate.

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NOTE:
• When the parking brake is applied and the transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will
flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound
to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake
before attempting to move the vehicle.
• This light only shows that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front
wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away
from the curb on an uphill grade. Apply the parking
brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise
the load on the transmission locking mechanism may
make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The
parking brake should always be applied whenever the
driver is not in the vehicle.

WARNING!
• Never use the PARK position as a substitute for
the parking brake. Always apply the parking
brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle
movement and possible injury or damage.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured.
• Do not leave the key in the ignition. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
• Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake
failure and an accident.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or
injury. Also, be certain to leave the transmission in
PARK. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
roll and cause damage or injury.

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.

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computer to modulate hydraulic pressure, to prevent
wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery
surfaces.
All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and
type, and tires must be properly inflated, to produce
accurate signals for the computer.

WARNING!
Significant over or under-inflation of tires or mixing
sizes of tires or wheels on the vehicle can lead to loss
of braking effectiveness.

The ABS conducts a low-speed self-test at about 12 mph
(20 km/h). If you have your foot lightly on the brake
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
while this test is occurring, you may feel slight pedal
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to aid the movement. The movement can be more apparent on ice
driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse and snow. This is normal.
braking conditions. The system operates with a separate

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The ABS pump motor runs during the self-test at 12 mph
(20 km/h) and during an ABS stop. The pump motor
makes a low humming noise during operation, which is
normal.

WARNING!
• Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish
their effectiveness and may lead to an accident.
Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. Just
press firmly on your brake pedal when you need
to slow down or stop.
• The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase
braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and
tires or the traction afforded.
(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)
• The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed in turns,
following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver
can prevent accidents.
• The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety
or the safety of others.

CAUTION!
The ABS is subject to possible detrimental effects of
electronic interference caused by improperly installed aftermarket radios or telephones.

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NOTE: During severe braking conditions, a pulsing • Do not drive too fast for road conditions, especially
sensation may occur and a clicking noise will be heard.
when roads are wet or slushy. A wedge of water can
This is normal, indicating that the ABS is functioning.
build up between the tire tread and the road. This
hydroplaning action can cause loss of traction, braking
• Do not “ride” the brakes by resting your foot on the
ability, and control.
pedal. This could overheat the brakes and result in
unpredictable braking action, longer stopping dis- • After going through deep water or a car wash, brakes
may become wet, resulting in decreased performance
tances, or brake damage.
and unpredictable braking action. Dry the brakes by
• When descending mountains or hills, repeated brakgentle, intermittent pedal action while driving at very
ing can cause brake fade with loss of braking control.
slow speeds.
Avoid repeated heavy braking by downshifting the
transmission or locking out overdrive whenever pos- ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
sible.
Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic
• Engines may idle at higher speeds during warm-up, brake control system that includes an Anti-Lock Brake
which could cause rear wheels to spin and result in System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist
loss of vehicle control. Be especially careful while System (BAS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) and Elecdriving on slippery roads, in close-quarter maneuver- tronic Stability Program (ESP). All five systems work
together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various
ing, parking, or stopping.
driving conditions and are commonly referred to as ESP.

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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control
under adverse braking conditions. The system controls
hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lockup and
help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking.
Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System” in “Starting and
Operating” for further information.

WARNING!
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent the
natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor
can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road
conditions. ABS cannot prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on
very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The
capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which
could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

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Traction Control System (TCS)
This system 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 enhanced acceleration and
stability. A feature of the TCS system functions similar 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 wheel. This will allow more engine
torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning.
This feature remains active even if TCS and ESP are in the
“Partial Off” mode. Refer to “ESP (Electronic Stability
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Brake Assist System (BAS)
The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking
capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The
system detects an emergency braking 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 BAS complements the
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes very
quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the
benefit of the system, you must apply continuous 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
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WARNING!
The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the
natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle,
nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing
road conditions. BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents. The capabilities of a BASequipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the
user’s safety or the safety of others.

Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by
monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the
speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate
of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicles speed
are sufficient to potentially cause wheel lift, it applies the
appropriate brake and may reduce engine power to
lessen the chance that wheel lift will occur. ERM will only
intervene during very severe or evasive driving maneuvers. ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift
occurring during severe or evasive driving maneuvers. It
can not prevent wheel lift due to other factors such as
road conditions, leaving the roadway, striking objects
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WARNING!
Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road conditions and driving conditions, influence the chance
that wheel lift or rollover may occur. ERM cannot
prevent all wheel lift or rollovers, especially those
that involve leaving the roadway or striking objects
or other vehicles. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful
driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an
ERM-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a
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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.
ESP 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, ESP applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or
understeer condition.
• Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
• Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than
This system enhances directional control and stability of
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
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ESP/TCS Indicator Light
The ⬙ESP/TCS Indicator Light⬙ located in the
instrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as the
tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes
active. The ⬙ESP/TCS Indicator Light⬙ also
flashes when TCS is active. If the ⬙ESP/TCS Indicator
Light⬙ begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the
accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure
to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road
conditions.

WARNING!
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the
vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by
prevailing road conditions. ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed
in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ESPequipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the
user’s safety or the safety of others.
The ESP system has two available operating modes in
2WD, 4WD Part Time, 4WD Full Time, and on 2WD
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again, momentarily press the ESP OFF switch. This will
ESP On
This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 2WD, 4WD restore the normal “ESP ON” mode of operation.
Part Time, 4WD Full Time, and on 2WD vehicles. Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESP system will be in this
mode. This mode should be used for most all driving
situations. ESP should only be turned off for specific
reasons as noted below.
Partial Off
This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the ESP
OFF switch (located in the center stack lower switch
bank). When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of
ESP, except for the “limited slip” feature described in the
TCS section, has been disabled and the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” will be illuminated. All other stability feaESP Off Switch
tures of ESP function normally. This mode is intended to
be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand or gravel NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving
conditions and more wheel spin than ESP would nor- with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or
mally allow is required to gain traction. To turn ESP on gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”
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requiring ESP to be switched to the “Partial Off” mode is NOTE:
overcome, turn ESP back on by briefly pressing the ESP • The ⬙ESP/TCS Indicator Light⬙ and the ⬙ESP/BAS
Warning Lamp⬙ come on momentarily each time the
OFF switch. This may be done while the vehicle is in
ignition switch is turned ON.
motion.
ESP/BAS Warning Lamp
• Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESP System
The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP is
will be on even if it was turned off previously.
combined with BAS. The “ESP/BAS Warning
• The ESP Control System will make buzzing or clicking
Lamp” and the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” in
sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds
the instrument cluster both come on when the
will stop when ESP becomes inactive following the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position. They should
maneuver that caused the ESP activation.
go out with the engine running. If the “ESP/BAS Warning Lamp” comes on continuously with the engine
running, a malfunction has been detected in either the
ESP or the BAS system. If this lamp remains on after
several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven
several miles at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h),
see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the
problem diagnosed and corrected.

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TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
Tire Markings

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NOTE:
• P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.
design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P”
molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. 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.

1 — U.S. DOT Safety Standards Code (TIN)
2 — Size Designation
3 — Service Description

4 — Maximum Load
5 — Maximum Pressure
6 — Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades

• LT (Light Truck) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.
design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric
tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the
letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16.
• Temporary spare tires are high-pressure compact
spares designed for temporary emergency use only.

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Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design
molded into the sidewall preceding the size designastandards and it begins with the tire diameter molded
tion. Example: T145/80D18 103M.
into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.
Tire Sizing Chart
EXAMPLE:
Size Designation:
P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards
ⴖ....blank....ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on European design standards
LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards
T = Temporary spare tire
31 = Overall diameter in inches (in)
215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
65 = Aspect ratio in percent (%)
— Ratio of section height to section width of tire
10.5 = Section width in inches (in)
R = Construction code
— ⬙R⬙ means radial construction
—⬙D⬙ means diagonal or bias construction
15 = Rim diameter in inches (in)

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EXAMPLE:
Service Description:
95 = Load Index
— A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry
H = Speed Symbol
— A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding
to its load index under certain operating conditions
— The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under
specified operating conditions (i.e., tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions, and
posted speed limits)
Load Identification:
ⴖ....blank....ⴖ = 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 = Light load tire
C, D, E = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure
Maximum Load — Maximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry
Maximum Pressure — Maximum pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for
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Tire Identification Number (TIN)
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.

Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall
tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on
the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard
side of the tire.

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
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Tire Terminology and Definitions
Term
B-Pillar

Cold Tire Pressure

Maximum Inflation Pressure

Recommended Inflation Pressure
Tire Placard

Definition
The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located
between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running
from the sill to the roof.
Cold tire 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).
The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold
tire inflation pressure for this tire. The max inflation pressure is
molded into the sidewall.
Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire inflation pressure as
shown on the tire placard.
A paper label permanently attached to the vehicle showing the
vehicle’s loading capacity, the original equipment tire size and the
recommended inflation pressure.

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Tire Loading and Tire Pressure

Tire and Loading Information Placard

Tire Placard Location
NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed
on the driver’s side B-Pillar.

Tire and Loading Information Placard

Tire Placard Location

This placard tells you important information about the:
1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle
2) total weight your vehicle can carry
3) tire size designed for your vehicle
4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and
spare tires.

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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
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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 Determining Correct Load Limit

1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg”
NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
on your vehicle’s placard.
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded. For further information on 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
“Vehicle Loading” in this section.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pasTo determine the maximum loading conditions of your sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg.
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4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE:
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX” • The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities
amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five
of your vehicle with varying seating configurations
150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
and number and size of occupants. This table is for
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs
illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for
(295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs
the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
[295 kg]).
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo • For the following example, the combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs
being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely
(392 kg).
exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

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WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading
can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and
increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never
overload them.
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and
satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Three primary
areas are affected by improper tire pressure:

Safety

WARNING!
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can
cause accidents.
• Under-inflation increases tire flexing and can result in over-heating and tire failure.
• Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion
shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can
cause damage that result in tire failure.
• Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose control of your vehicle.
• Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect
vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting
in loss of vehicle control.
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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 recommended 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 and results in higher fuel
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stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of
sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering.
Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and 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.

The pressure should be checked and adjusted, as well as
inspected for signs of tire wear or visible damage, at least
once a month. Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to
check tire pressure. Do not make a visual judgement
when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look
Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. properly inflated even when they are under-inflated.
Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable
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CAUTION!
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent
moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem,
which could damage it.

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),
Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always
which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this
cold tire inflation pressure. Cold tire inflation pressure is
outside temperature condition.
defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been
driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa)
(1.6 km) after a three-hour period. The cold tire inflation during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure
pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pres- build-up, or your tire pressure will be too low.
sure 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.

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Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
Radial-Ply Tires
The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds
WARNING!
within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or conditions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high
Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires
speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very
on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle
important. Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle
poorly. The instability could cause an accident. Alloading may be required for high-speed vehicle operaways use radial tires in sets of four. Never combine
tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire
them with other types of tires.
dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading
and cold tire inflation pressures.
Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in
the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your
WARNING!
authorized dealer for radial tire repairs.
High speed driving with your vehicle at or above
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
maximum load is dangerous. The added strain on
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use with
your tires could cause them to fail. You could have a
radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style
serious accident. Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the
vehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, the
maximum capacity at continuous speeds above
original tire should be repaired (or replaced) and rein75 mph (120 km/h).
stalled at the first opportunity.

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WARNING!

CAUTION!

Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use only.
With these tires, do not drive more than 50 mph
(80 km/h). Temporary use spare tires 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.

Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the
compact spare installed. Damage to the vehicle may
result.

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.
Do not install more than one compact spare tire/wheel
on the vehicle at any given time.

Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not
spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h).

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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than
30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck, and do not let
anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the
speed.
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires
to help you in determining when your tires should be
replaced.

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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.

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CAUTION!

WARNING!

Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and circumference
on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause
damage to the transfer case. Tire rotation schedule
should be followed to balance tire wear.

Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
You could lose control and have an accident resulting
in serious injury or death.

Life Of Tire
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
The service life of a tire is dependent upon various exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact
factors including but not limited to:
with oil, grease, and gasoline.
• Driving style
• Tire pressure
• Distance driven

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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 manufacturer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent 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 for the size designation of your
tires. The service description and load identification will
be found on the original equipment tire. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle. We recommend
that you contact your original equipment or an authorized tire dealer with any questions you may have on tire
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WARNING!
• 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 suspension dimensions and performance characteristics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering and suspension components. You could lose control and have
an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity than what was originally equipped on
your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index
could result in tire overloading and failure. You
could lose control and have an accident.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.

CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer readings.
TIRE CHAINS
Use “Class S” chains or other traction aids that meet SAE
Type “S” specifications.
NOTE: Chains must be the proper size for the vehicle as
recommended by the chain manufacturer.

CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains,
observe the following precautions:
• Because of limited chain clearance between tires
and other suspension components, it is important
that only chains in good condition are used. Broken chains can cause serious vehicle damage. Stop
the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could
suggest chain breakage. Remove the damaged
parts of the chain before further use.
• Install chains as tightly as possible and then
retighten after driving about 1/2 mile (0.8 km).
• Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large
bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
• Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pavement.
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CAUTION! (Continued)

CAUTION!

• Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructions
on method of installation, operating speed, and
conditions for usage. Always use the lower suggested operating speed of the chain manufacturer
if different than the speed recommended by the
manufacturer.

Do not use tire chains on vehicles equipped with
tires other than P235/65R17 and P225/75R16 tires.
There may not be adequate clearance for the chains
and you are risking structural or body damage to
your vehicle.

These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, including link and cable (radial) chains.
Tire chain use is permitted only on the rear tires.

TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at
different loads and perform different steering, handling,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates.

NOTE: The use of class “S” chains is permitted with
P235/65R17 and P225/75R16 tires.
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 On/Off-Road
type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to
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CAUTION!
Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and circumference
on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause
damage to the transfer case. Tire rotation schedule
should be followed to balance tire wear.
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. More frequent rotation is permissible if
desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear
should be corrected prior to rotation being performed.
Tire Rotation

NOTE: The premium Tire Pressure Monitor System will
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
automatically locate the pressure values displayed in the
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the
correct vehicle position following a tire rotation.
driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recomThe suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” mended cold placard pressure.
shown in the following diagram.
The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about
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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 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 pressure.
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
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The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire
pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn
off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended
cold placard pressure. Once the low tire pressure warning (Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light) illuminates,
you must increase the tire pressure to the recommended
cold placard pressure in order for the “Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light” to turn off. The system will
automatically update and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring
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 (25 km/h) in
order for the TPMS to receive this information.

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For example, your vehicle may have a recommended
cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure
of 33 psi (227 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F
(20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi (193 kPa),
a temperature drop to 20°F (-7°C) will decrease the tire
pressure to approximately 24 psi (165 kPa). This tire
pressure is low enough to turn ON the “Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light.” Driving the vehicle may cause
the tire pressure to rise to approximately 28 psi (193 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 placard pressure
value.

CAUTION!
• The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system
operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same
size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can
cause sensor damage. Do not use aftermarket tire
sealants or balance beads if your vehicle is
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors
may result.
• After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure,
always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will
prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve
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NOTE:
• Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure,
• The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care
and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in
and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire
the tire.
failure or condition.
Base System
• The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless
while adjusting your tire pressure.
technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to
monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each
• Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes
wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure
the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
readings to the receiver module.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the
stopping ability.
tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly
and to maintain the proper pressure.
• The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain The TPMS consists of the following components:
correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure
• Receiver Module
gauge, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the “Tire Pressure • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
Monitoring Telltale Light.”
• Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light

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The matching full-size spare wheel and tire assembly (if
equipped) has a tire pressure monitoring sensor. The
matching full-size spare can be used in place of any of the
four road tires. The TPMS will only monitor the pressure
in the full-size spare when it is used in place of a road
tire. Otherwise, a spare with a pressure below the lowpressure limit will not cause the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” to illuminate or the chime to sound.

vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above
15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this
information.

Check TPMS Warning
When a system fault is detected, the “Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on and off for
75 seconds and then remain on solid. The system fault
will also sound a chime. If the ignition key is cycled, this
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
sequence will repeat, providing the system fault still
The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will exists. The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime turn off when the fault condition no longer exists. A
will sound when tire pressure is low in one or system fault can occur due to any of the following:
more of the four active road tires. Should this occur, you
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
should stop as soon as possible, check the inflation
facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPMS
pressure of each tire on your vehicle, and inflate each tire
sensors.
to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure
value. Once the system receives the updated tire pres- 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
sures, the system will automatically update and the “Tire that affects radio wave signals.
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3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel Vehicles with Compact Spare
housings.
1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure
monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
the pressure in the compact spare tire.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
Vehicles with Full-Size Spare
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
1. The matching full-size spare wheel and tire assembly limit, a chime will sound and the “TPMS Telltale Light”
has a tire pressure monitoring sensor that can be moni- will turn on upon the next ignition key cycle.
tored by the TPMS.
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
2. If you install the full-size spare in place of a road tire 15 mph (25 km/h), the “TPMS Telltale Light” will flash
that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
a chime will sound and the “TPMS Telltale Light” will
4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will
turn on upon the next ignition key cycle.
sound and the “TPMS Telltale Light” will flash on and off
3. Driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
(25 km/h) will turn off the “TPMS Telltale Light,” as long
5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and
as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning
reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare,
limit in any of the four active road tires.
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Telltale Light” will turn off, as long as no tire pressure is • Three Trigger Modules (mounted in three of the four
below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four
wheel-wells)
active road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for
• Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System messages,
up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the
which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information
TPMS to receive this information.
Center (EVIC)
Premium System – If Equipped
• Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless
technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly (if
monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each equipped) has a tire pressure monitoring sensor. The full
wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure size spare can be used in place of any of the four road
tires. A spare with a pressure below the low-pressure
readings to the receiver module.
limit will not cause the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the
Light” to illuminate or the chime to sound. However, it
tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly
will cause a “SPARE LOW PRESSURE” message to
and to maintain the proper pressure.
display in the EVIC.
The TPMS consists of the following components:
• Receiver Module
• Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors

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Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime
will sound when tire pressure is low in one or
more of the four active road tires. In addition, the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display
a graphic showing the pressure values of each tire with
the low tire pressure values flashing.

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Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible
and inflate the tires with low pressure (those flashing in
the EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold
placard pressure value. Once the system receives the
updated tire pressures, the system will automatically
update, the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flashing, and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”
will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to
20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the
TPMS to receive this information.
Check TPMS Warning
When a system fault is detected, the “Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on and off for
75 seconds and then remain on solid. The system fault
will also sound a chime. In addition, the EVIC will
display a ⬙CHECK TPM SYSTEM⬙ message for three
seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the
pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being
received.

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1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPMS
sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel
housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors.
If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat,
providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault
no longer exists, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light” will no longer flash, and the ⬙CHECK TPM
SYSTEM⬙ message will no longer display, and a pressure
value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault
can occur due to any of the following:

Vehicles with Full-Size Spare
1. The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly
has a tire pressure monitoring sensor that can be monitored by the TPMS.
2. If you install the full size spare in place of a road tire
that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning limit,
a chime will sound and the “TPMS Telltale Light” will

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turn on upon the next ignition key cycle. In addition, the 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
EVIC will display a Low Pressure message and a graphic tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
showing the low tire pressure value flashing.
limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, the “TPMS Telltale
Light” will remain on and a chime will sound. In
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
addition, the graphic in the EVIC will still display a
15 mph (25 km/h) the “TPMS Telltale Light” will turn
flashing pressure value.
OFF, as long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure
warning limit in any of the four active road tires.
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
15 mph (25 km/h), the “TPMS Telltale Light” will flash
4. The EVIC will display a graphic showing the tire
on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In
pressure value in place of the flashing low tire pressure
addition, the EVIC will display a ⬙CHECK TPM SYSvalue. The EVIC will also display a “SPARE LOW
TEM⬙ message for three seconds and then display dashes
PRESSURE” message to remind you to service the flat
(- -) in place of the pressure value.
tire.
4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will
Vehicles with Compact Spare
sound, the “TPMS Telltale Light” will flash on and off for
1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the EVIC will
monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor display a ⬙CHECK TPM SYSTEM⬙ message for three
seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the
the pressure in the compact spare tire.
pressure value.

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5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and
reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare,
the TPMS will update automatically. In addition, the
“TPMS Telltale Light” will turn off and the graphic in the
EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes
(- -), as long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure
warning limit in any of the four active road tires. The
vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above
15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this
information.

The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the
following licenses:
United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KR5S120123
Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2671-S120123
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
3.7L Engine

All engines are designed to meet all emissions regulations and provide excellent
fuel economy and performance when usGeneral Information
ing high quality unleaded “regular” gasoThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and
line having an octane rating of 87. The use
RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
of premium gasoline is not recommended,
following conditions:
as it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
these engines.
• This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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4.0L Engine
The 4.0L engine is designed to meet all
emissions regulations and provide satisfactory fuel economy and performance when
using high quality unleaded gasoline having an octane range of 87 to 89. The manufacturer recommends the use of 89 octane
for optimum performance. The use of premium gasoline
is not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit
over regular gasoline in these engines.

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Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and
endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the Worldwide Fuel Charter, WWFC) to define fuel properties
necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance,
and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer recommends the use of gasoline that meets the WWFC specifications if they are available.
Reformulated Gasoline
Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner
burning gasoline referred to as reformulated gasoline.

Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to
Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are speyour engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at
cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and imhigh speeds can cause damage and immediate service is
prove air quality.
required.
The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gasoPoor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard
lines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will prostarting, stalling and hesitations. If you experience these
vide excellent performance and durability of engine and
symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before considfuel system components.
ering service for the vehicle.

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Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxygenates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygenates are required in some areas of the country during the
winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions.
Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in
your vehicle.

CAUTION!
DO NOT use gasolines containing methanol or E85
ethanol. Use of these blends may result in starting
and drivability problems and may damage critical
fuel system components.
Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline or
E85 ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the
manufacturer. While MTBE is an oxygenate made from
methanol, it does not have the negative effects of
methanol.

E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol
content may void the vehicle’s 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
• OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on
• poor engine performance
• poor cold start and cold drivability
• increased risk for fuel system component corrosion
To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with
E-85 perform the following:
• drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer)
• change the engine oil and oil filter

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• disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the It is even more important to look for gasolines without
MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels
engine controller memory
higher than those allowed in the United States.
More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged
MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformuexposure to E-85 fuel.
lated gasoline.
MMT In Gasoline
MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is Materials Added To Fuel
blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline All gasoline sold in the United States is required to
blended with MMT provides no performance advantage contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional
beyond gasoline of the same octane number without detergents or other additives is not needed under normal
MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug conditions and would result in additional cost. Therefore
life and reduces emission system performance in some you should not have to add anything to the fuel.
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
or not his/her gasoline contains MMT.

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Fuel System Cautions

CAUTION! (Continued)

CAUTION!
Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s
performance:
• The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.
Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance and damage the emission control system.
• An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition
malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to
overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or
some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune
or malfunctioning and may require immediate
service. Contact your authorized dealer for service
assistance.
(Continued)

• The use of fuel additives which are now being
sold as octane enhancers is not recommended.
Most of these products contain high concentrations of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle
performance problems resulting from the use of
such fuels or additives is not the responsibility of
the manufacturer.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.

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WARNING! (Continued)

WARNING!
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
kill. Never run the engine in a closed area such as
a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running for an extended period. If the
vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine
running for more than a short period, adjust the
ventilation system to force fresh, outside air into
the vehicle.
(Continued)

• Guard against carbon monoxide with proper
maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected
every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired,
drive with all side windows fully open.
• Keep the liftgate closed when driving your vehicle
to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous
exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

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ADDING FUEL

CAUTION!

Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door, on the
driver’s side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or
damaged, be sure the replacement cap has been designed
for use with this vehicle.

Fuel Filler Cap

• Damage to the fuel system or emission control
system could result from using an improper fuel
cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system. Also, a poorly fitting
aftermarket cap can cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” to illuminate, due to fuel vapors
escaping from the system.
• A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the MIL to turn
on.
• To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top
off” the fuel tank after filling.

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WARNING!
• Never have any smoking materials lit in or near
the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the
tank filled.
• Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is
in violation of most state and federal fire regulations and will 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:
• When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel
tank is full.
• Tighten the gas cap about one quarter turn until you
hear one click. This is an indication that the cap is
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• If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL will
come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time
the vehicle is refueled.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
gASCAP” message will display in the odometer or a
“CHECK GASCAP” message will be displayed in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center” in “Understanding 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 System” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
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tongue weight, and cargo. The label also specifies maximum capacities of front and rear axle systems (GAWR).
Certification Label
Total load must be limited, so GVWR, and front and rear
As required by National Highway Traffic Safety AdminGAWR are not exceeded.
istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label
Payload
affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar.
The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load
This label contains the month and year of manufacture,
weight a truck or any given vehicle can carry, including
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight
the weight of the driver, all passengers, options and
Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification
cargo.
Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is
included on this label and indicates the month, day, and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front
and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo
bottom of the label is your VIN.
area so that the GAWR of each axle is not exceeded.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle Each axle’s GAWR is determined by the components in
including driver, passengers, vehicle, options, trailer the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle,
springs, tires, or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension
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components, sometimes specified by purchasers for in- loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight
creased durability, does not necessarily increase the ve- values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a
commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are
hicle’s GVWR.
added.
Tire Size
The tire size on the label represents the actual tire size on Loading
your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load The actual total weight and the weight of the front and
rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined
capacity of this tire size.
by weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation.
Rim Size
This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commerlisted.
cial scale to ensure that the GVWR has not been exceeded. The weight on the front and rear of the vehicle
Inflation Pressure
should then be determined separately to be sure that the
This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for
load is properly distributed over front and rear axle.
all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
Weighing the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either
Curb Weight
the front or rear axles has been exceeded, but the total
The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight load is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be
of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full shifted from front to rear, or rear to front, as appropriate
capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo until the specified weight limitations are met. Store the

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heavier items down low and be sure that the weight is with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully
distributed equally. Stow all loose items securely before review this information to tow your load as efficiently
driving.
and safely as possible.
Improper weight distributions can have an adverse affect To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements
on the way your vehicle steers and handles, and the way and recommendations in this manual concerning vethe brakes operate.
hicles used for trailer towing.

CAUTION!
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR
or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do,
parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the
way your vehicle handles. This could cause you to
lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of
your vehicle.
TRAILER TOWING
In this section you will find safety tips and information
on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do

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.

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Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all
cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its ⬙loaded and
ready for operation⬙ condition.

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Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle
and trailer when weighed in combination.
NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg)
allowance for the presence of a driver.

The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear
of the trailer must be supported by the scale.
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or
WARNING!
rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle CertificaIf the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) or tion Label” in Starting and Operating” for further informore, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing mation.
hitch to ensure stable handling of your vehicle. If
you use a standard weight-carrying hitch, you could
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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 an accident.

that typically provides adjustable friction associated with
the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer
swaying motions while traveling.

Weight-Carrying Hitch
A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue
weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or
some other connecting point of the vehicle. These kind of
Tongue Weight
hitches are the most popular on the market today and
The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the
they are commonly used to tow small- and mediumhitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less
sized trailers.
than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load. You must
Weight-Distributing Hitch
consider this as part of the load on your vehicle.
A weight-distributing system works by applying leverFrontal Area
age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used
The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the
for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the
maximum width of the front of a trailer.
tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s). When used
in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions, it proTrailer Sway Control
The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be vides for a more level ride, offering more consistent
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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.

WARNING!
• An improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch
system may reduce handling, stability, and braking performance and could result in an accident.
• Weight distributing systems may not be compatible with surge brake couplers. Consult with your
hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable recreational
vehicle
dealer
for
additional
information.

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With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct)

Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch
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Trailer Hitch Classification
Your vehicle is capable of towing trailers up to 2,000 lbs
(907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to the
standard equipment. Your vehicle may be factory
equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over
2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional trailer tow prep
package. See your authorized dealer for package content.
The following chart provides the industry standard for
the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can
tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the
correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) chart for the Max. GTW towable for your
given drivetrain.

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Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
Class
Max. Trailer Hitch Industry
Standards
Class I - Light Duty
2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Class II - Medium
3,500 lbs (1 587 kg)
Duty
Class III - Heavy Duty
5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
Class IV - Extra
10,000 lbs (4 540 kg)
Heavy Duty
Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings)” chart for the Maximum
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your given
drivetrain.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
your vehicle.

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Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
Engine/
Model
Frontal Area
Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Max. Tongue Wt. (See
Transmission
Wt)
Note)
3.7L/Automatic
4x2
32 sq ft (2.97 sq m)
2,000 lbs (907 kg)
200 lbs (91 kg)
3.7L/Automatic
4x4
32 sq ft (2.97 sq m)
2,000 lbs (907 kg)
200 lbs (91 kg)
4.0L/Automatic
4x2
32 sq ft (2.97 sq m)
2,000 lbs (907 kg)
200 lbs (91 kg)
4.0L/Automatic
4x4
32 sq ft (2.97 sq m)
2,000 lbs (907 kg)
200 lbs (91 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo
(ie. the GVWR), and the GVWR 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.

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When Towing Trailers with Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) between 3,500 Lbs (1 588 kg) and 5,000 Lbs
(2 268 kg)
The following chart provides maximum trailer weight ratings towable for the following engine/transmission
combinations, ONLY if using a weight distributing hitch.
Engine/Transmission

Model

Frontal Area

Max. GTW (Gross
Trailer Wt)
5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)

Max. Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
500 lbs (227 kg)

3.7L/Automatic w/Trailer
4x2
64 sq ft (5.94 sq m)
Tow Package
3.7L/Automatic w/Trailer
4x4
64 sq ft (5.94 sq m)
5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
500 lbs (227 kg)
Tow Package
4.0L/Automatic w/Trailer
4x2
64 sq ft (5.94 sq m)
5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
500 lbs (227 kg)
Tow Package
4.0L/Automatic w/Trailer
4x4
64 sq ft (5.94 sq m)
5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
500 lbs (227 kg)
Tow Package
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo
(ie. the GVWR), and the GVWR 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.

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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 from side-toside which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of
many trailer accidents.

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.

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NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options or authorized dealer-installed
options must be considered as part of the total load on
your vehicle. Refer to “Tire Safety Information/Tire and
Loading Information Placard” in “Starting and Operating” for the maximum combined weight of occupants
and cargo for your vehicle.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain components the following guidelines are recommended:

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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.

WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.
Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing
as safe as possible:
(Continued)

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.
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WARNING! (Continued)

• 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
have an accident.
• When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can
cause a loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering,
suspension, chassis structure or tires.
• Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to
the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and
allow enough slack for turning corners.

• 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. Always, block or ⴖchockⴖ the trailer
wheels.
• GCWR must not be exceeded.
• 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 utilized. (This requirement may limit the ability to
always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue
weight as a percentage of total trailer weight).

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Towing Requirements – Tires
− Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.

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replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher
load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s
GVWR and GAWR limits.

Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes
− Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to − Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Operating” for proper tire inflation procedures.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
− Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres− An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
sures before trailer usage.
required when towing a trailer with electronically
− Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
Information” in “Starting and Operating” for the
brake controller is not required.
proper inspection procedure.
− Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
− When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for proper tire
2,000 lbs (907 kg).

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CAUTION!

WARNING! (Continued)

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
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.

• Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing you should allow for additional space between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. Failure to do so could result in an
accident.

WARNING!
• Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have an
accident.

Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights and Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The trailer tow package may include a four-pin and
seven-pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer
harness and connector.

(Continued) NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
wiring harness.

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The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle,
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Refer to the following illustrations.

5
Seven-Pin Connector
Four-Pin Connector
1 — Female Pins
2 — Male Pin
3 — Ground

4 — Park
5 — Left Stop/Turn
6 — Right Stop/Turn

1
2
3
4

—
—
—
—

Battery
Backup Lamps
Right Stop/Turn
Electric Brakes

5 — Ground
6 — Left Stop/Turn
7 — Running Lamps

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45 minutes of continuous operation. Refer to “MainteTowing Tips
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping nance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals.
and backing up the trailer in an area away from heavy
TOW/HAUL – If Equipped
traffic.
To reduce potential for automatic transmission overheatAutomatic Transmission
ing, press the “TOW/HAUL” button when driving in
The “D” range can be selected when towing. However, if hilly areas or shift the transmission to DRIVE position 2
frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the “TOW/ on more severe grades. Refer to “Automatic TransmisHAUL” button (if equipped) or a lower gear range sion” in “Starting and Operating” for further
should be selected.
information.
NOTE: Using the “TOW/HAUL” button (3.7L engine) Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped
or “4” range (4.0L engine) while operating the vehicle
− Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
under heavy operating conditions will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing exces- − When using the speed control, if you experience speed
drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until
sive shifting and heat build up. This action will also
you can get back to cruising speed.
provide better engine braking.
The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be − Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to
maximize fuel efficiency.
changed if you regularly tow a trailer for more than

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Cooling System
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- MOTORHOME, ETC.)
heating, take the following actions:
Two-Wheel Drive Models
− City Driving
All Four Wheels On The Ground
When stopped for short periods of time, shift the transRecreational towing is allowed ONLY if the driveshaft is
mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
removed. Towing with the rear wheels on the ground
− Highway Driving
while the driveshaft is connected can result in severe
Reduce speed.
transmission damage.
− Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.

WARNING!
If the driveshaft is removed, the vehicle can roll even
if the transmission is in PARK, which could cause
serious injury or death.
The parking brake must be firmly engaged and the
wheels chocked during driveshaft removal and installation. The parking brake must remain engaged unless the
vehicle is securely and properly connected to the tow

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vehicle, or the driveshaft is completely reinstalled. See
your authorized dealer for proper driveshaft removal
and reinstallation procedures, including flange
orientation/alignment, use of thread-locking compound,
proper bolt torque specifications, etc.

All Four Wheels On The Ground
Recreational towing is NOT allowed. These models do
not have a NEUTRAL position in the transfer case.

NOTE: This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or
vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are OFF the
NOTE: This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or ground.
vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are OFF the
ground.
Four-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive Models

CAUTION!
Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal
damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur
if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational
towing.

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386

▫ Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390

䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386

䡵 Jump-Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393

䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388

▫ Preparations For Jump-Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394

▫ Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388

▫ Jump-Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395

▫ Spare Tire Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388

䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397

▫ Spare Tire Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389

▫ Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397

▫ Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389

▫ Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
The Hazard Warning Flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
lower switch bank below the climate controls.
potential for overheating your engine by taking the
appropriate action.
Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional • On the highways — slow down.
turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming
• In city traffic — while stopped, put transmission in
traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to
NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
turn off the Hazard Warning flasher.
This is an emergency warning system and should not be
used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the
Hazard Warning flasher will continue to operate with the
ignition key removed and the vehicle locked.
NOTE: With extended use, the Hazard Warning flasher
may wear down your battery.

CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,”
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with
the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the “H” and you hear continuous chimes, turn the
engine off immediately and call for service.

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NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
• 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.
• 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.

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WARNING!
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 or coolant bottle is hot.

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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

WARNING!
• Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
You could be crushed. Never get any part of your
body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need
to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service
center where it can be raised on a lift.
• The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
Jack Location
The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located
in the left rear trim panel behind the second row seat.

Jack Storage Location

Spare Tire Stowage
The spare tire is stowed underneath the rear of the
vehicle and is held in place by a cable winch mechanism.

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Spare Tire Removal
Fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut. Use the
lug wrench to rotate the nut counterclockwise until the
spare is on the ground with enough slack in the cable to
allow you to pull the tire out from under the vehicle.

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CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or
other power tools is not recommended and they can
damage the winch.
When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the end of the
cable and pull it through the center of the wheel.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid icy or
slippery areas.

Lowering/Raising Spare Tire

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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 being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Place the shift lever into PARK.
4. Turn the ignition to the LOCK position.
5. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
6. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing
the right front tire, block the left rear
wheel.

Jacking Instructions

WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
the edge of the roadway as possible before raising
the vehicle.
• 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.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
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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.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and
for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.

Jack Warning Label

1. Remove spare tire.
2. Remove jack and tools from mounting bracket. Assemble the tools by connecting the driver to the extension, and then to the lug wrench.
3. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by
turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still
on the ground.
4. Locate the jack as shown. For the front tires, place it
(rearward) of the notch on the body weld seam behind
wheel to be changed. For the rear tires, place it under the

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axle by the wheel to be changed. Position the jack handle
on the jack. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure
the jack is fully engaged.

Rear Jacking Location

Front Jacking Location

5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right.
Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface
and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire.
Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability.

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WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable and cause an accident. It could
slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the
vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
7. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install
the lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the nuts. To avoid the risk of forcing the
vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the nuts fully until the
vehicle has been lowered.

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wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs (130 N·m). If in doubt
about the correct tightness, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service
station.
10. 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 vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.

11. Secure the tire, jack, and tools in their proper
8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left, locations.
and remove the jack and wheel blocks.
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jumpwrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster

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pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly Preparations for Jump-Start
so please follow the procedures in this section carefully. The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the
engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and NOTE: The positive battery post is covered with a
protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access to the
precautions.
positive battery post.

CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage greater
than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.

WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
Positive Battery Post

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WARNING!
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is on. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or
bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical
contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission
into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.

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3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.

WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
Jump-Starting Procedure

WARNING!
Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.

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CAUTION!

WARNING!

Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.

Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the
discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.

1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the
positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper
the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in
3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the
the reverse sequence:
negative (-) post of the booster battery.
6. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper
engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the
discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and 7. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable
the fuel injection system.
from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.

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8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
damage to your vehicle. Use of safety chains is recom9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable
mended. Attach towing device to main structural memfrom the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.
bers of the vehicle, not to bumpers or associated brackIf frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle ets. State and local laws applying to vehicles under tow
you should have the battery and charging system in- must be observed.
spected at your authorized dealer.
NOTE: The transmission must be in NEUTRAL under
any towing configuration.

CAUTION!

Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle
power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from starting.

Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles
Front Wheels Raised
The speed must not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h) and the
distance must not exceed 15 miles (25 km).
This vehicle may be towed with the transmission in
NEUTRAL, the ignition key in the LOCK position, the
front wheels raised, and the rear wheels on the ground.

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CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle with the rear wheels on the
ground at more than 30 mph (50 km/h) or for more
than 15 miles (25 km) can cause severe transmission
damage. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles (25 km)
or faster than 30 mph, it must be towed on a flatbed.
Rear Wheels Raised
The vehicle may be towed with the transmission in
NEUTRAL, the ignition key in the LOCK position, the
rear wheels raised, and the front wheels on the ground.

Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
Four-wheel drive vehicles must be towed with all four
wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.

CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle using any other method could
result in extensive damage to the transfer case and/or
transmission. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵 Engine Compartment — 3.7L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401

▫ Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407

䡵 Engine Compartment — 4.0L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402

▫ Engine Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410

䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 403

▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410

▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 403

▫ Maintenance-Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411

䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404

▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 412

䡵 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
䡵 Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
䡵 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406

▫ Body Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
▫ Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
▫ Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415

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▫ Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417

▫ Left Front Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441

▫ Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423

▫ Right Front Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442

▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425

▫ Front Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442

▫ Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426

▫ Front Fog Lamp (Front Fascia Mounted) . . . . 442

▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427

▫ Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443

▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428
䡵 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
▫ Totally Integrated Power Module . . . . . . . . . 432
䡵 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
䡵 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
▫ Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440

▫ Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
䡵 Fluid Capacities

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445

䡵 Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts . . . . . . . 446
▫ Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
▫ Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.7L

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1
2
3
4
5

— Air Cleaner Filter
— Engine Oil Dipstick
— Brake Fluid Reservoir
— Integrated Power Module
— Battery

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8
9

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Washer Fluid Reservoir
Engine Coolant Reservoir
Engine Oil Fill
Coolant Pressure Cap

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.0L

1
2
3
4
5

— Air Cleaner Filter
— Engine Oil Dipstick
— Brake Fluid Reservoir
— Integrated Power Module
— Battery

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8
9

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Engine Oil Fill
Washer Fluid Reservoir
Engine Coolant Reservoir
Coolant Pressure Cap

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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 emissions 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. Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.

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CAUTION!
• Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emission control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and drivability. 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
“gASCAP” message will display in the odometer or a
“CHECK GASCAP” message will be displayed in the
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For states that require an Inspection and Mainte“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Unnance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informaIndicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
tion. Tighten the gas cap until a ⬙clicking⬙ sound is heard.
This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tight- on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing.
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.

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 replacement. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.

Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass do the following:
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
crank or start the engine.

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2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your
this test over.
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
a normal bulb check.
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will may then indicate that the system is now ready.
happen:
Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail
vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine
running.
not proceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine MOPAR威 parts for normal/scheduled
maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to ensure the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-MOPAR威 parts for maintenance
and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty.
DEALER SERVICE
Your authorized dealer has the qualified service personnel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service
operations in an expert manner. Service Manuals are
available which include detailed service information for
your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before
attempting any procedure yourself.

WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you
have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain the required maintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed your
vehicle.

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

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CAUTION!
• Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or perform repairs and service when necessary could
result in more costly repairs, damage to other
components or negatively impact vehicle performance. Immediately have potential malfunctions
examined by an authorized Chrysler Group LLC
dealership or qualified repair center.
• Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components 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 component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.

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Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the
engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check
the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always
maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the
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CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
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 “Maintenance Schedule” for further information.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months,
whichever occurs first.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection for all
engines under all types of operating conditions, the
manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material
Standard MS-6395.

American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). The
manufacturer only recommends
API Certified engine oils.

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.

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Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.7L Engine
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler
cap shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your
vehicle.

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Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recommended oil quality requirements are met, and the recommended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.

Materials Added to Engine Oils
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- The manufacturer strongly recommends against the adfication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and it’s
ber should not be used.
performance may be impaired by supplemental
Engine Oil Viscosity – 4.0L Engine
additives.
SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred. SAE 5W-30 engine oil
is allowed during cold weather only to improve cold Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
weather starting.
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certiindiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade numenvironment. Contact your authorized dealer, service
ber should not be used.

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station, or governmental agency for advice on how and Engine Air Cleaner Filter
where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information.
your area.
Engine Oil Filter
The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter
at every engine oil change.
NOTE: For best access to the oil filter, a drive on hoist
should be used instead of a chassis hoist (3.7L Only).
Engine Oil Filter Selection
All of the manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type
disposable 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威 engine oil filters are high
quality oil filters and are recommended.

WARNING!
The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can
provide a measure of protection in the case of engine
backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air
cleaner, hoses, etc.) unless such removal is necessary
for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is
near the engine compartment before starting the
vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner,
hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury.

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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威 engine air
cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are
recommended.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
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WARNING!
• 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 immediately 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.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.

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CAUTION!
• 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.
• If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in
the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables
before connecting the charger to the battery. Do
not use a “fast charger” to provide starting voltage.

Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer
at the start of each warm season. This service should
include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance
test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this
time.

CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air conditioning components. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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WARNING!
• Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air conditioning 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.
• The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced repairman.

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Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. However, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by authorized dealers or other
service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system
sealers, stop leak products, seal conditioners, compressor
oil, and refrigerants.

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 lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as
MOPAR威 Spray White Lube or equivalent, to assure
quiet, easy operation 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
Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling
R-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- grit; after lubricating excess oil and grease should be
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hood latching components to ensure proper function. Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
When performing other underhood services, the hood the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
cleaned and lubricated.
NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies dependThe external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small performance of blades may be present with chattering,
amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR威 marks, water lines or wet spots. If any condition is
Lock Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent, directly into the present please proceed to clean wiper blades with humid
cloth removing any debris that may be affecting its
lock cylinder.
function.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the Adding Washer Fluid
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a The fluid reservoir in the engine compartment should be
mild non-abrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula- checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the
tions of salt or road film.
reservoir with windshield washer solvent/antifreeze (not
radiator antifreeze). Operate the system for a few seconds
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
to flush out the residual water.
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.

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WARNING!
Commercial windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be
exercised when filling or working around the washer
solution.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle;
or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
have an authorized technician inspect the complete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
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into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the
exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.

WARNING!
• Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious
and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing
CO, refer to “Safety Tips/Exhaust Gas” in “Things
To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further
information.
• A 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 vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can
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CAUTION!
• The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the
effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control device and may seriously reduce engine performance 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.

Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic converter will not require maintenance. However, it is important to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifications, should be obtained immediately.

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To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System
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 Engine Coolant Checks
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant (antifreeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser (if
equipped) or radiator for any accumulation of bugs,
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garden hose vertically down the face of the A/C con- Cooling System – Drain, Flush, and Refill
If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty and contains a
denser (if equipped) or the back of the radiator core.
considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with
Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber,
reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough
cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at
rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly
the coolant recovery bottle and radiator. Inspect the
dispose of the old engine coolant (antifreeze).
entire system for leaks.
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for Selection of Engine Coolant
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of Use only the manufacturer’s recommended engine coolengine coolant (antifreeze) from the radiator drain cock. ant (antifreeze). Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and GenuIf the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti- ine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery information.
bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE
CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.

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CAUTION!

CAUTION! (Continued)

• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
the specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze)
may result in decreased corrosion protection and
engine damage. If a non-HOAT engine coolant
(antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system
in an emergency, it should be replaced with the
specified engine coolant (antifreeze) as soon as
possible.
• 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 engine coolant
(antifreeze) and may plug the radiator.

• This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol based engine coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol based engine
coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended.

(Continued)

Adding Coolant
Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine
coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance
intervals. This engine coolant (antifreeze) can be used up
to five years or 102,000 miles (170 000 km) before
replacement. To prevent reducing this extended maintenance period, it is important that you use the same
engine coolant (antifreeze) throughout the life of your
vehicle.

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Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to mainOrganic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant tain the proper level of protection against freezing according to the temperatures occurring in the area where
(antifreeze). When adding engine coolant (antifreeze):
the vehicle is operated.
• The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR威
Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will
HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and
will require more frequent coolant changes.
equivalent.
• Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant
and distilled water. Use higher concentrations (not to
exceed 70%) if temperatures below ⫺34°F (⫺37°C) are
anticipated.

Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent the loss of
engine coolant (antifreeze) and to ensure that the engine
coolant (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the
coolant reserve tank.

• Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water/engine coolant The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
(antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the
engine cooling system.

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WARNING!
• The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on
the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze)
when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or
remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat
causes pressure to build up in the cooling system.
To prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the
pressure cap while the system is hot or under
pressure.
• Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or engine damage may result.

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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 animals or children, do not store ethylene glycol based
engine coolant (antifreeze) 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.
Engine Coolant Level
The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for
determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the
engine idling and warm to normal operating temperature, the level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in the
bottle should be between the ranges indicated on the
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The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is
no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for
engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing the
engine coolant (antifreeze). Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature
is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked
once a month.

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 recovery bottle.

• Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the
radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If engine
coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, contents of
When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to
coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against
maintain the proper level, it should be added to the
freezing.
coolant bottle. Do not overfill.
• If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
Points to Remember
required, or if the level in the recovery bottle does not
NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/
drop when the engine cools, the cooling system should
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming
be pressure tested for leaks.
from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor• Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at
mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
50% HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) (minimum)
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vaporand distilled water for proper corrosion protection of
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine
your engine which contains aluminum components.
coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator.

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• Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery
bottle 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, also.

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WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting
or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would not have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.

• Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install only
the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result
in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas mile- Brake Master Cylinder
age, and increased emissions.
The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked
when performing under hood services or immediately if
Brake System
the BRAKE warning light is illuminated.
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically. Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information. removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the
fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake
fluid reservoir. With disc brakes, fluid level can be
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should be checked when pads are replaced. However,
low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup
may be needed.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.

WARNING!
• 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 labeled on the original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder
reservoir.
(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)
• To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that
has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the
master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times.
Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture
from the air resulting in a lower boiling point.
This may cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard
or prolonged braking, resulting in sudden brake
failure. This could result in a accident.
• 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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could
be damaged, causing partial or complete brake
failure. This could result in an accident.
Automatic Transmission
Fluid Level Check
Your vehicle is equipped with a capped transmission oil
fill tube. It is sealed and should not be tampered with.
Your authorized dealer has the proper tools to ensure that
the fluid level is set properly.
Selection of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the
transmission to assure optimum transmission performance. Use only manufacturer’s recommended transmission fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine

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Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. It is important that the transmission fluid be maintained at the prescribed level using the recommended
fluid.

CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than the
manufacturer’s recommended fluid will result in
more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to
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Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the addition of any additives to the transmission. The only
exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in
detecting fluid leaks. The use of transmission sealers
should be avoided as they may adversely affect seals.

CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission components. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Transfer Case

1 — Fill Plug
2 — Drain Plug

Adding Fluid
Fluid Level Check
Fluid should be added only to fill hole until fluid begins
The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the fill to run out of the hole.
hole (1) when the vehicle is in a level position.

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Draining Fluid
the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless the
First remove the fill plug (1), then the drain plug (2). fluid becomes contaminated with water. Change the fluid
Recommended tightening torque for the drain and fill immediately if contaminated with water.
plugs is 15–25 ft lbs (20–34 N·m).
Front/Rear Axle Fluid
For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not
CAUTION!
required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons
Do not over-tighten the plugs. You could damage the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be
inspected. If gear oil leakage is suspected inspect the
them and cause a leak.
fluid level. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informaLubricant Selection
Use only manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to tion.
“Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining
Fluid Level Check
Your Vehicle” for further information.
• Front axle lubricant should be at the bottom edge of
Frequency of Fluid Change
the oil fill hole when the vehicle is in a level position.
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at
the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of • Rear axle lubricant should be 0.5 in (11 mm) below the
bottom edge of the oil fill hole when the vehicle is in a
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hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
Adding Fluid
Add lubricant only at the fill hole and only to the level have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and underbody protection.
specified above.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
Selection of Lubricant
Use only manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
“Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining resistance built into your vehicle.
Your Vehicle” for further information.
What Causes Corrosion?
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- The most common causes are:
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
• Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly • Stone and gravel impact.
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
• Insects, tree sap and tar.
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme • Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
• Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.

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Washing
• Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your vehicle in the shade using MOPAR威 Car Wash or equivalent, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels
completely with clear water.
• If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumulated on your vehicle, use MOPAR威 Super Kleen Bug
and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove.

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CAUTION!
• Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials
such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will
scratch metal and painted surfaces.
• Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi
(8 274 kPa) can result in damage or removal of
paint and decals.

• Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR威 Special Care
Cleaner Wax or equivalent, to remove road film, stains, • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
scratch the paint.
a month.
• Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint
of the doors, rocker panels and liftgate are kept clear
finish.
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• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome-plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with
considered the responsibility of the owner.
a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove
• If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or
heavy soil, use MOPAR威 Wheel Cleaner or equivalent, or
similar cause which destroys the paint and protective
select a nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use
coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as posscouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush or metal polsible. The cost of such repairs is considered the responishes. Only MOPAR威 cleaners or equivalent are recomsibility of the owner.
mended. Do not use oven cleaner. Avoid automatic car
• If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that
de-icer salt, etc., assure that such materials are well may damage the wheels’ protective finish.
packaged and sealed.
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If
• If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider Equipped
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following manmud or stone shields behind each wheel.
ner:
• Use MOPAR威 Touch Up Paint or equivalent on
scratches or chips as soon as possible. Your authorized • Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your
with a clean, dry towel.
vehicle.
• Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.

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• For tough stains, apply MOPAR威 Total Clean or if absolutely necessary. Do not use harsh cleaners or
equivalent, or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp Armor All威. Use MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent to
cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to clean vinyl upholstery.
remove soap residue.
• For grease stains, apply MOPAR威 Multi-Purpose
Cleaner or equivalent to a clean, damp cloth and
remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove
soap residue.

WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.

• Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of
Glass Surfaces
protectants on Stain Repel products.
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
Interior Care
with MOPAR威 Glass Cleaner or any commercial
Use MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive
upholstery and carpeting.
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning inside rear windows
equipped with electric defrosters. Do not use scrapers or
Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
other sharp instruments that may scratch the elements.
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When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the If the seat belts need cleaning, use MOPAR威 Total Clean
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner or equivalent, a mild soap solution, or lukewarm water.
Do not remove the seat belts from the vehicle to wash
directly on the mirror.
them.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are Replace the seat belts if they appear frayed or worn or if
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care the buckles do not work properly.
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
FUSES
1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive Totally Integrated Power Module
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is located
in the engine compartment near the battery. This center
rag.
contains cartridge fuses, mini fuses and relays. A label
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
that identifies each component is printed on the inside of
the cover.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the seat belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage will also weaken the fabric.

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Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)

Cavity Cartridge
Fuse
J1
40 Amp
Green
J2
30 Amp
Pink

MiniFuse

Description
Power Folding Seat
Transfer Case/Pwr
Liftgate Module

Cavity Cartridge
Fuse
J3
30 Amp
Pink
J4
25 Amp
Natural
J5
25 Amp
Natural
J6
40 Amp
Green
J7
30 Amp
Pink
J8
40 Amp
Green
J9
40 Amp
Green
J10
30 Amp
Pink

MiniFuse

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Rear Door Module
(RR DOOR NODE)
Driver Door Node
Passenger Door Node
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Pump/ESP
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Valve/ESP
Power Memory Seat –
If Equipped
PZEV Motor/Flex
Fuel
Hdlp Wash Relay/
Manual Tuning Valve

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Cavity Cartridge
Fuse
J11
30 Amp
Pink

J13
J14
J15
J17
J18

J19

60 Amp
Yellow
40 Amp
Green
30 Amp
Pink
40 Amp
Green
20 Amp
Blue
60 Amp
Yellow

MiniFuse

Description
Sway Bar/
THATCHAM LockUnlock/Power Sliding Door Module
Ignition Off Draw
(IOD) – Main
EBL (Rear Window
Defogger)
Rear Blower

Cavity Cartridge
MiniFuse
Fuse
J20
30 Amp
Pink
J21
20 Amp
Blue
J22
25 Amp
Natural
M1
15 Amp
Blue
M2

Starter Solenoid
M3
Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) Trans
Range
Radiator Fan

M4
M5

20 Amp
Yellow
20 Amp
Yellow
10 Amp
Red
25 Amp
Natural

Description
Front Wiper LO/HI
Front/Rear Washer
Sunroof Module
Center High Mounted
Stop Light (CHMSL)/
Brake Switch
Trailer Lighting
Frt/Rear Axle Lockers
Trailer Tow
Inverter

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MiniFuse
Fuse
M6
20 Amp
Yellow
M7
20 Amp
Yellow
M8
20 Amp
Yellow
M9
20 Amp
Yellow

Description
Power Outlet #1/Rain
Sensor
Power Outlet #2
(BATT/ACC SELECT)
Front Heated Seat

Cavity Cartridge
MiniFuse
Fuse
M10
15 Amp
Blue

Rear Heated Seat – If
Equipped

M11

10 Amp
Red

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Ignition Off Draw –
Vehicle Entertainment
System (IOD-VES),
Satellite Digital Audio
Receiver (SDARS),
DVD, Hands-Free
Module (HFM), RADIO, Antenna (ANT),
Universal Garage
Door Opener
(UGDO), Vanity
Lamp (VANITY LP)
(Ignition Off Draw)
IOD-HVAC/ATC,
MW SENSR, Underhood Lamp (UH
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Cavity Cartridge
MiniFuse
Fuse
M12
30 Amp
Green
M13
20 Amp
Yellow

M14

20 Amp
Yellow

Description
Amplifier (AMP)
Ignition Off Draw –
Cabin Compartment
Node (IOD-CCN),
Wireless Control
Module (WCM), SIREN, Clock Module
(CLK MOD), Multifunction Control
Switch (MULTIFCTN
SW)
Trailer Tow (Export
Only)

Cavity Cartridge
MiniFuse
Fuse
M15
20 Amp
Yellow

Description
COL MOD, IR SNS,
Heater Ventilation,
Air Conditioning/
Automatic Temperature Control (HVAC/
ATC), Rearview
Mirror (RR VW MIR),
Cabin Compartment
Node (CCN), Transfer
Case Switch (T-CASE
SW), RUN/ST, Multifunction Control
Switch (MULTIFTCN
SW), Tire Pressure
Monitor (TPM), Glow
Plug Module (GLW
PLG MOD) – Export
Diesel Only

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Cavity Cartridge
MiniFuse
Fuse
M16
10 Amp
Red

M17

M18

M19

15 Amp
Blue
15 Amp
Blue
25 Amp
Natural

Description
Occupant Restraint
Controller/Occupant
Classification Module
(ORC/OCM)
Left Tail/License/
Park Lamp (LT-TAIL/
LIC/PRK LMP)
Right Tail/Park/Run
Lamp (RT-TAIL/
PRK/RUN LMP)
Auto Shut Down
(ASD #1 and #2)

Cavity Cartridge
MiniFuse
Fuse
M20
15 Amp
Blue

M21
M22
M23
M24

20 Amp
Yellow
10 Amp
Red
10 Amp
Red
25 Amp
Natural

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Cabin Compartment
Node Interior Light
(CCN INT LIGHT),
Switch Bank (SW
BANK), Steering Control Module (SCM)
Auto Shut Down
(ASD #3)
Right Horn (RT
HORN (HI/LOW)
Left Horn (LT HORN
(HI/LOW)
Rear Wiper (REAR
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Cavity Cartridge
MiniFuse
Fuse
M25
20 Amp
Yellow

M26

10 Amp
Red

M27

10 Amp
Red

M28

10 Amp
Red

Description
Fuel Pump (FUEL
PUMP), Diesel Lift
Pump (DSL LIFT
PUMP) – Export Only
Power Mirror Switch
(PWR MIRR SW),
Driver Window
Switch (DRVR WIND
SW)
Ignition Switch (IGN
SW), Window Module
(WIN MOD)
Next Generation Controller (NGC), Transmission Feed (TRANS
FEED), J1962

Cavity Cartridge
MiniFuse
Fuse
M29
10 Amp
Red
M30
15 Amp
Blue

M31
M32

M33

20 Amp
Yellow
10 Amp
Red
10 Amp
Red

Description
Occupant Classification Module (OCM)
Rear Wiper Module
(RR WIPER MOD),
Power Folding Mirror
(PWR FOLD MIR)
Back-Up Lamps (B/U
LAMPS)
Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC), TT
EUROPE
Next Generation Controller (NGC), Global
Powertrain Engine
Controller (GPEC)

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Cavity Cartridge
MiniFuse
Fuse
M34
10 Amp
Red

M35
M36
M37

10 Amp
Red
20 Amp
Yellow
10 Amp
Red

Description
Park Assist (PRK
ASST), Heater Ventilation, Air Conditioning Module (HVAC
MOD), Headlamp
Wash (HDLP WASH),
Compass (COMPAS)
Heated Mirrors
Power Outlet #3
(BATT)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic
Stability Program
(ESP), Stop Lamp
Switch (STP LP SW),
Fuel Pump Rly Hi
Control

Cavity Cartridge
MiniFuse
Fuse
M38
25 Amp
Natural

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Lock/Unlock Motors
(LOCK/UNLOCK
MTRS)

CAUTION!
• When installing the integrated power module
cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so
may allow water to get into the integrated power
module, and possibly result in a electrical system
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CAUTION! (Continued)
• When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated
may result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it
indicates a problem in the circuit that must be
corrected.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – Interior
Bulb No.
Dome Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TL212–2
Liftgate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 567
Overhead Console Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . PLW214–2A
Reading Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WL212–2

LIGHT BULBS – Exterior
Bulb No.
Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9008 H13
Front Park/Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157AK
Front Sidemarker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3057K
Center High Mounted Stoplamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED
(serviced at an authorized dealer)
Fog Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H10 9145
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3057K
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamp
1. Open the hood.
2. Reach behind the headlamp unit in the engine compartment to access the headlamp bulb lock ring.
3. Firmly grasp the lock ring on the back of the headlamp
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4. Rotate the lock ring on the back of the headlamp
housing counterclockwise to unlock it.

CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the
bulb.
Left Front Turn Signal

Access Door

3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right (full
4. Twist the bulb counter clockwise to remove.
right lock).
2. Remove the door in the left wheel liner by twisting
counter clockwise. Access to the bulb can be gained
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Right Front Turn Signal
1. Open the hood.
2. Reach behind the headlight unit in the engine compartment to access the turn signal bulb.
3. Twist the bulb counterclockwise to remove.

e. Pull the grille assembly toward you to disconnect
the grille clips to the fender and the headlamp ballstuds to the front end module.
3. Disconnect electrical connector.
4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove.

Front Fog Lamp (Front Fascia Mounted)
4. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the
1. Reach between the front fascia and wheel liner from
bulb.
under the vehicle.
Front Side Marker
2. Turn the front fog lamp bulb one quarter turn coun1. Open the hood.
terclockwise to remove from housing.
2. Remove the grille assembly as follows:
3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace bulb.
a. Remove eight fasteners.
b. Remove two screws from each headlamp.
c. Remove two rivets from the center of the grille.
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CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Backup Lamp
1. Open the lift gate.
2. Remove the two push pins.
Push Pins

3. Pull lamp straight back and disconnect electrical connection.
4. Remove the two screws attaching the backplate to the
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5. Pull the backplate straight back from the lamp housing.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector.
7. Remove the bulb from the backplate.
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL.

Screw Locations

2. Disconnect the electrical connector and washer hose (if
equipped) from the CHMSL.
3. Replace the CHMSL.

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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fuel (Approximate)
Engine Oil with Filter
3.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)
4.0 Liter Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified)
Cooling System *
3.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR威 Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)
4.0 Liter Engine (MOPAR威 Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.

U.S.
19.5 Gallons

Metric
73.8 Liters

5 Quarts
5.5 Quarts

4.7 Liters
5.2 Liters

14 Quarts

13.3 Liters

14 Quarts

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Engine
Component
Engine Coolant
Engine Oil – 3.7L Engine

Engine Oil – 4.0L Engine

Engine Oil Filter
Spark Plugs – 3.7L Engine
Spark Plugs – 4.0L Engine
Fuel Selection – 3.7L Engine
Fuel Selection – 4.0L Engine

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
MOPAR威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.
Use API Certified SAE 10W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.
MOPAR威 Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.
ZFR6F-11G (Gap 0.043 in [1.09 mm])
ZFR5LP-13G (Gap 0.050 in [1.27 mm])
87 Octane
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Chassis
Component
Automatic Transmission
Transfer Case
Front Axle
Rear Axle
Brake Master Cylinder

Power Steering Reservoir

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
MOPAR威 ATF+4威 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
ATF+4威 product.
MOPAR威 ATF+4威 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
ATF+4威 product.
SAE 80W-90 Multi-Purpose Type, GL-5 Gear Lubricant or equivalent.
SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent.
MOPAR威 DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE
J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids.
MOPAR威 Power Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR威 ATF+4威 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4威 product.

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EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type
must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure
the continued proper functioning of the emissions control
system. These and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
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The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles “Oil Change Required” will be displayed in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles “Change Oil” will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.

Inspection and service should also be done anytime a
malfunction is suspected.
Based on engine operation conditions the oil change
indicator message will illuminate, this means that service
NOTE: Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emisis required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced
sions control devices and systems on your vehicle may be
as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
performed by any automotive repair establishment or
individual using any automotive part that has been
certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or in the State of California, California Air Resources Board regulations.

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NOTE:
• The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil
if it has been six months since your last oil change even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated.
• Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
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further information.

fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
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Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
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• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and the
brake master cylinder, add as needed.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.

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• Failure to perform the required maintenance items
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• Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can
cause damage to the transfer case. Tire rotation
schedule should be followed to balance tire wear.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or
6 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.

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12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or
12 months.
❏ Inspect exhaust system. Perform the first inspection at 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or
12 months.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.

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N ❏ Rotate tires.
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change if using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing.

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❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or
30 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule

36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule

❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Engine).
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid.

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Date
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❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid; change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.

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M 456 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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N ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
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N ❏ Rotate tires.
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48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or
54 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid;
change if using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing.

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N ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
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N ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
A ❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine).
N ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Engine).
C ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
E ❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
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Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing.
Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102,000 miles (170 000 km).
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or
66 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule

72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid; change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.

❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.

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Date
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M 460 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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E Service Schedule
N ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
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N ❏ Rotate tires.
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84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
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Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. †
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Engine).
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
Inspect the transfer case fluid.
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid; change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.

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M 462 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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E ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
N ❏ Rotate tires.
A ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
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C ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
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❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.

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102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (4.0L Engine).
❏ Replace the timing belt (4.0L Engine).
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant if
not done at 60 months.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid; change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.

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114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.

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N ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
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E ❏ Rotate tires.
N ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
A ❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine).
N ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Engine).
C ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
E ❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
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❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary.
❏ Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
❏ Replace accessory drive belt(s).

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or
126 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid;
change if using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing.

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465 M

132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.

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M 466 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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N ❏ Rotate tires.
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144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid; change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or
150 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Engine).
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid.

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† This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer I
to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions N
T
warranty.

WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform
a service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your
vehicle could result in a component malfunction
and effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident

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CONTENTS
䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your
Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471

▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . 473

▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 471

▫ Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473

▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471

䡵 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474

▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . 471

䡵 MOPAR威 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474

䡵 If You Need Assistance

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471

䡵 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474

▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . . . . 472

▫ In The 50 United States And Washington,
D.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474

▫ Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . . . . . 472
▫ In Mexico Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472

▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475

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䡵 Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475

▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477

䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire
Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477

▫ Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

▫ Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477

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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
Prepare For The Appointment
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the
for an appointment.
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
service history. This can often provide a clue to the with our products and services.
current problem.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
Prepare A List
We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealers have the
service advisor know.
facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and
the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items and you must have your correctly and in a timely manner.
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE

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This is why you should always talk to an authorized • Vehicle delivery date and mileage
dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be reChrysler Group LLC Customer Center
solved with this process.
P.O. Box 21–8004
• If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- Phone: (800) 423–6343
ship. They want to know if you need assistance.
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
• If an authorized dealership is unable to resolve the P.O. Box 1621
concern, you may contact the manufacturer’s customer Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
center.
Phone: (800) 465–2001
Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer cen- In Mexico contact:
Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240
ter should include the following information:
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
• Owner’s name and address
Mexico, D. F.
• Owner’s telephone number (home and office)
In Mexico City: 5081-7568
Outside Mexico City: 1-800-505-1300
• Authorized dealership name
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommunication 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.

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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 1-800-4852001).

The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a service contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Service Contract
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle contract documents, and contact the person listed in
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected those documents.
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
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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’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.

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 addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemicals 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.
MOPAR姞 PARTS
MOPAR威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recommended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect 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.

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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
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Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B
3V9.

PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
To order the following manuals, you may use either the
website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, MasTo contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are acHotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call
9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: for an order form.
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
West Building, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also NOTE: A street address is required when ordering
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
http://www.safercar.gov.
• Service Manuals
In Canada
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
information that students and professional technicians
should contact the Customer Service Department immeneed in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving,
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group
defect to the Canadian government should write to:
LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the

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vehicle, system, and/or components is written in • Owner’s Manuals
straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams,
These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
and charts.
assistance of service and engineering specialists to
• Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC vehicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diaand maintenance procedures as well as specifications,
grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practicapabilities and safety tips.
cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians
to find and fix problems on computer-controlled ve- Call toll free at:
hicle systems and features. They show exactly how to
• 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.)
find and correct problems the first time, using step-bystep troubleshooting and drivability procedures, • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada)
proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools
Or
and equipment.
Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:
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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.

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significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate.

Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perforrequirements in addition to these grades.
mance.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
WARNING!
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
times as well on the government course as a tire graded include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the peak traction characteristics.
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart

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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.

WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.

INDEX

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INDEX

About Your Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 419
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 410
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Air Conditioning Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275,279
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74,88,200
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Alarm Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Alarm, Panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Alarm System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265,270
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 319,322
Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Anti-Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428
Assistance Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Auto Down Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . 279
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299,303,425
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425

INDEX

481

Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425,447
Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
Torque Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303,307
Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) . . . . . . 175
Auxiliary Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447

Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . .
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake/Transmission Interlock . .
Break-In Recommendations, New
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . .
Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Vehicle . . . . . . . . 86
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
. . . . . . . . . . . 90,440

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) . . . . . . . 24
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,88
Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Brake Control System, Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447
Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319,322

Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210,217
Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445
Caps, Filler
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,363
Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Cargo Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

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INDEX

Cargo Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,275
Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205,404
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Checks, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76,77,81,83
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80,81
Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223,238,240,243,253
Coin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274

Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207,210,216
Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210,217
Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209,218
Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Console, Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . 418,445,446
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428

INDEX

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Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471

Off-Pavement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311

Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,277,283
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Disposal
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Used Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310

Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) . . . . . . 175
Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Electronic Roll Mitigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Electronic Stability Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . 156
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . 194,325
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . . 211
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393

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INDEX

Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 404,450
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401,402
Compartment Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,363
Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Flooded, Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358,445
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407,445,446
Oil Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445

Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Engine Oil Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . . . . . . . . . 71
Entry System, Illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,363
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,415
Exterior Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429
Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Fabric Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
Filters
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410,446
Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429

INDEX

Flashers
Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90,195,441,442,443
Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445
Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Fluid Level Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426,427
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . 446
Fog Light Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,442
Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Four Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308

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Four Wheel Drive Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Four-Way Hazard Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Front Axle (Differential) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Materials Added . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358,359,446
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445
Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445
Fuel System Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink威) . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . 364,365,403
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358

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INDEX

Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Gauges
Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,129,358
Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366,369
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366,368
GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . .
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . .
Head Rests . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimmer Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heater, Engine Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hitches
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Holder, Coin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Holder, Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HomeLink威 (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

100 Ignition . . . . . . . . .
Key . . . . . . . . . .
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138 Ignition Key Removal
138 Illuminated Entry . .

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148
141
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INDEX

Immobilizer (Sentry Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76,77
Inflation Pressure Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191,192
Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Key, Programming . . . . .
Key, Replacement . . . . .
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)
Key-In Reminder . . . . . .
Keyless Entry System . . .
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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16
15
14
14
19
12

Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80,81
Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388,390 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393

488

INDEX

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90,147
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74,88,200
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443
Brake Assist Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194,326
Engine Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,199,442
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148,192
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192,193
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . 205
Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Rear Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443
Rear Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 205
Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443

INDEX

Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . . . . . . . 200,348
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90,150,441,442,443
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . 192
Load Floor, Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Low Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80,81
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

489

Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450
Maintenance, Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 205,404
Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475
Manual Transmission
Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447
Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207,215
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406,474

490

INDEX

Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . 358,359
Odometer
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407,446
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410,446
Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408,445
Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409

Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409,445
Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403,404
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink威) . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,301,306
Overdrive OFF Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301,306
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192,386
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . 5,475
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428
Paint Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428
Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Park Sense System, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Parking On Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

INDEX

491

Rear Axle (Differential) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
Rear Park Sense System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Rear Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Reclining Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Release, Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Reminder, Lights On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . 273
Remote Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect威 studios) . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345

Pets, Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 334
Polishing and Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429
Power
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315,316
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

492

INDEX

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474
Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Roll Over Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Roof Type Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474
Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265,270
Satellite Radio (Uconnect威 studios) . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,88

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . . 45
And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76,83
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
Selection of Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

INDEX

Sentry Key Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471
Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223,238,240,243,253
Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Shift Lock Manual Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Shifting
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299,303
Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) . . . . . . . . . . 286
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90,150,195,441,442,443
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341,388
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408

493

Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Engine Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Steering
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315,316
Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Storage Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Sun Visor Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

494

INDEX

Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . 54
Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
System, Remote Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . . 279
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . 192
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Tip Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . 334
Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90,338,477
Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388

Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334,335
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477
Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376

INDEX

495

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Torque Converter Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303,307
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426,447
24-Hour Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299,303
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299,303
Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425
Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198,323 Transmitter Battery Service
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink威) . . 165
Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,195,441,442,443
Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477

496

INDEX

Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152,154,414
Upholstery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 Waxing and Polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429
Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209,218 Wheel Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,174
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335,366 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,277,283
Viscosity, Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152,154,414
Voice Recognition System (VR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Wiper, Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Warning, Roll Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Wiper, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474 Wrecker Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397

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