2012 200 Sedan

2012
OWNER’S MANUAL
200 Sedan
Chrysler Group LLC
12C41-126-AA First Edition Printed in U.S.A.

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With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and
Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This
Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. manual may also include a description of features and equipment
that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Please disregard any features and equipment described in this
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. manual that are not on this vehicle.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design
levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its
Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them
public transportation. on products previously manufactured.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your percep-

tions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judg- Copyright © 2011 Chrysler Group LLC
ment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink
and then drive.
SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1
2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 2
3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 3
4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 4
5 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 5
6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 6
7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 7
8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459 8
9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475 9
10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485 10
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CONTENTS
䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number .............. 6
䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-
LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR威 parts, and cares about
workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint contains the information you desire.
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
tions and recommendations in this manual will help The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. contains a complete listing of all subjects.
NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it Consult the following table for a description of the
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. this Owner’s Manual:
INTRODUCTION 5
6 INTRODUCTION
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op-
erating procedures that could result in a collision or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce-
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on the left
front corner of the instrument panel and is visible from
outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This
number also appears stamped on the right front door sill Vehicle Identification Number
under the sill moulding and printed on the Automobile
Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on
your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title.
 INTRODUCTION 7
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!
1
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.

Stamped VIN Location

NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS 2

䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 18

▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Rearming The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ▫ To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
▫ Locking The Doors With The Key . . . . . . . . . . 15 ▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
䡵 Sentry Key威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 䡵 Illuminated Entry — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 20
▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If Equipped . . . 21
▫ Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ▫ To Unlock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ▫ To Lock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
▫ To Unlatch The Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ▫ Auto Window Down — If Equipped . . . . . . . 36
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . 25 ▫ Auto Window Up With Anti-Pinch
Protection — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 26
▫ Window Lockout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
䡵 Remote Start System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 27
䡵 Trunk Lock And Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
▫ How To Use Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
䡵 Trunk Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
▫ Trunk Internal Emergency Release . . . . . . . . . 40
▫ Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
▫ Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure . . . . 49
䡵 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 ▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 49
▫ Power Window Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 ▫ Rear Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions . . . . . 50 ▫ Advanced Front Air Bag Features . . . . . . . . . . 60
▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — ▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 64
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 2
▫ Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
▫ Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
▫ Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 84
— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 ▫ Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . 57 ▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air
Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
▫ Air Bag System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle has the
key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers
can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized
dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers
and keep them in a safe place.
You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with
either side up.

Vehicle Key
Ignition Key Removal
Automatic Transaxle
Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to
the ACC position, push the key and cylinder inward,
rotate the key to the LOCK position, and remove the key.
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13
occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove
the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the
system will trap the key in the ignition switch lock
cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inop- 2
erable. The engine can be started and stopped, but the
key cannot be removed until you obtain service.
• For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window
switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and
power outlets will remain active for 45 seconds after
the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.
Ignition Switch Positions Opening either door will cancel this feature.
1 — LOCK 3 — ON/RUN • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 4 — START Information Center (EVIC), the power window
NOTE: switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and
• If you try to remove the key before you place the shift power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tempo- after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi-
rarily in the ignition switch lock cylinder. If this tion. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The time for this feature is programmable. Refer to
WARNING! (Continued)
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea- • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
tures)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
further information. others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
WARNING! brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and
• Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN
brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re- position. A child could operate power windows,
move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving other controls, or move the vehicle.
the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. CAUTION!
(Continued) An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15
Key-In-Ignition Reminder SENTRY KEY姞
Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System prevents unauthor-
sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key. ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation 2
NOTE:
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
• The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the
or unlocked.
ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position.
The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded
• With either front door open, and the key in the
electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized
ignition, both the power door locks and Remote Key-
vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro-
less Entry (RKE) transmitter will not function.
grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate
Locking the Doors with the Key the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two
There is only one external door lock cylinder which is seconds if someone uses an invalid key to start the
located in the driver’s door. engine.
You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the NOTE: A key which has not been programmed is also
door, turn the key rearward. To unlock the door, turn the considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the
key forward. For door lock lubrication, see “Maintenance ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.
Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” of this
During normal operation, after turning on the ignition
manual.
switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the All of the keys provided with your vehicle have been
bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the programmed to the vehicle electronics.
electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after
Replacement Keys
the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid
key to start the engine. Either of these conditions will NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the
result in the engine being shut off after two seconds. vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
a Sentry Key威 has been programmed to a vehicle, it
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.
vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec-
onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics.
CAUTION!
Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as
possible by an authorized dealer. Always remove the Sentry Key威 from the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
CAUTION!
At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system is not compat-
with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
ible with some after-market remote starting systems.
The PIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of
Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting
keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an
problems and loss of security protection.
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17
authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Pro- 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch.
gramming procedure. This procedure consists of pro- Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position within
gramming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank 15 seconds. After ten seconds, a chime will sound. In
key is one which has never been programmed. addition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash. 2
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and
NOTE: When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer
remove the second key.
System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to the
authorized dealer. 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key威 into the ignition switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position within
Customer Key Programming
60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound.
You can program new keys to the system if you have two
In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing.
valid Sentry Keys威 by performing the following proce-
To indicate that programming is complete, the indicator
dure:
light will turn on again for three seconds and then turn
1. Cut the additional Sentry Key威 Transponder blank(s) off.
to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code.
The new Sentry Key威 is programmed. The Remote
2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro-
the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position for at least grammed during this procedure.
three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turn
the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the
first key.
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
do not have a programmed Sentry Key威 contact your The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors and trunk
authorized dealer for details. for unauthorized entry and ignition switch for unauthor-
ized operation. While the Vehicle Security Alarm is
NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized
armed, interior switches for door locks and decklid
dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys-
release are disabled.
tems memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting
your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be repro- If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security
grammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to your autho- Alarm will signal for about 18 minutes. For the first three
rized dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed. minutes, the horn will sound intermittently, the head-
lights will turn on, the park lamps and/or turn signals
General Information
will flash and the Vehicle Security Light in the cluster will
The Sentry Key威 system complies with FCC rules part 15
flash. Then the exterior lights will flash for another
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
15 minutes.
subject to the following conditions:
Rearming The System
• This device may not cause harmful interference. If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to
• This device must accept any interference that may be disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the
received, including interference that may cause unde- horn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual signals
sired operation. after 15 minutes, and then the Vehicle Security Alarm will
rearm itself.
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To Arm The System NOTE:
• During the 16-second arming period, if a door is
1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out
opened or the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN,
of the vehicle.
the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm. 2
2. Lock the door using either the power door lock switch
• Once armed, the Vehicle Security Alarm disables the
(one door must be open) or the LOCK button on the
unlock switch on the driver door trim panel and
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (doors can be
passenger door trim panel, the trunk release button on
open or closed), and close all doors.
the instrument panel, and the HomeLink威/Garage
NOTE: The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you Door Opener (if equipped).
lock the doors with the manual door lock plungers.
To Disarm The System
3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter
will flash for 16 seconds. This shows that the Vehicle or insert a valid Sentry Key威 into the ignition lock
Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is cylinder and turn the key to the ON/START position.
opened, the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN, or the
NOTE:
power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the
• The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on
Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.
the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle
Security Alarm.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
• The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during Tamper Alert
trunk entry. Pressing the trunk button will not disarm If the alarm was triggered, but the warning signals have
the Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone enters the timed out, the park and taillights flash three times, and
vehicle through the trunk and opens any door, the the horn will chirp three times, when unlocking the
alarm will sound. vehicle with a valid RKE transmitter to alert the driver.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the The courtesy lights will turn on when you press the
Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If one unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
of the previously described arming sequences has oc- mitter or open any door.
curred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of
whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the
vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected the Vehicle Security Alarm will The interior lights will fade to off after approximately
remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the
exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. position..
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21
NOTE: • Inserting the key into the ignition switch disables all
• The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- buttons on the RKE transmitter.
tesy lights will remain on if the dimmer control is in
the ⬙Dome ON⬙ position (extreme top position). 2
• The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat” position
(extreme bottom position).

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF

EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open
the trunk, or activate the Panic Alarm from distances
approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to
be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. Vehicle Key

NOTE:
• The line of transmission must not be blocked with
metal objects.
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
To Unlock The Doors • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE following procedure:
transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to
1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed
unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to
RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer
acknowledge the unlock signal. The Illuminated Entry
than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK
system (if equipped) will also turn on.
button while still holding the LOCK button.
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
Press
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press-
the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the with the ignition in the LOCK position and the key
current setting, proceed as follows: removed.
• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Infor- 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
mation Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle In- its previous setting.
formation Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In-
strument Panel” for further information.
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23
NOTE: If there is no key in the ignition switch, pressing • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter while you are following procedure:
inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm
1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed
system. Opening a door with the system activated will 2
RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer
cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to
than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button
deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm system.
while still holding the UNLOCK button.
Flash Lights With Lock
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
The feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press-
ter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter
the current setting, proceed as follows: with the ignition in the LOCK position and the key
removed.
• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle In- 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
formation Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- its previous setting.
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In-
strument Panel” for further information.
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE: If there is no key in the ignition switch, pressing Sound Horn With Lock
the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter while you are in This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be
system. Opening a door with the system activated will turned on or off. To change the current setting, proceed as
cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to follows:
deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm system.
• For vehicles equipped with EVIC, refer to “Electronic
Illuminated Approach — If Equipped Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand-
when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles
• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
equipped with EVIC. For details, refer to “Electronic
following steps:
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding 1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans-
Your Instrument Panel” for further information. mitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than
10 seconds. Then, press the PANIC button while still
To Lock The Doors
holding the LOCK button.
Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and 2. Release both buttons at the same time.
the horn will chirp once to acknowledge the lock signal.
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the
ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the headlights turn on, the park lights will flash, the horn
ignition in the LOCK position and the key removed. will pulse on and off, and the Illuminated Entry system
(if equipped) will turn on. 2
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting. The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second
NOTE: If there is no key in the ignition switch, pressing
time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.
the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter while you are in
the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. NOTE: You may need to be close to the vehicle when
Opening a door with the alarm activated will cause the using the RKE transmitter to turn off the Panic Alarm due
alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate to the Radio Frequency (RF) noises emitted by the
the Vehicle Security Alarm. system.
To Unlatch The Trunk Programming Additional Transmitters
Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two
Refer to Sentry Key威 “Customer Key Programming.”
times to unlatch the trunk.
If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,
Using The Panic Alarm
contact your authorized dealer for details.
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold
the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Transmitter Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
NOTE: Perchlorate Material — special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
1. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a
flat blade screwdriver to pry the two halves of the RKE
transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal
during removal.

Separating RKE Transmitter Halves

2. 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.
3. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two
halves together.
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27
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, military base, and some mobile
RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the or CB radios.
following conditions: 2
REMOTE START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
1. This device may not cause harmful interference. This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry
2. This device must accept any interference that may be (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve-
received including interference that may cause undesired niently from outside the vehicle while still
operation. maintaining security. The system has a range of
approximately 300 ft (91 m).
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an auto-
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.

If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal How To Use Remote Start
distance, check for these two conditions. All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
1. Weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected life
of a battery is five years. • Shift lever in PARK
• Doors closed
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
• Hood closed
WARNING!
• Trunk closed
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
• Hazard switch off confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon-
oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car-
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious
• Ignition key removed from ignition switch injury or death when inhaled.
• Battery at an acceptable charge level, and • Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters
away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
• RKE PANIC button not pressed System, windows, door locks or other controls
• System not disabled from previous remote start event could cause serious injury or death.

• Vehicle theft alarm not active Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
The following messages will display in the EVIC if the
vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema-
turely:
• Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29
• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar • For security, power window operation is disabled
when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
• Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Ajar
• The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low 2
15 minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
• Remote Start Aborted — System Fault the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN
position before you can repeat the start sequence for a
The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is cycled
third cycle.
to the ON/RUN position.
Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the REMOTE START button • The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500
on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec-
• Any engine warning lamps come on
onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn
will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the • Low Fuel Light turns on
engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the
• The hood is opened
Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle.
• The hazard switch is pressed
NOTE:
• If an engine fault is present the vehicle will start and • The transmission is moved out of PARK
then shut down 10 seconds later.
• The brake pedal is pressed
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The DOOR LOCKS
Vehicle
Manual Door Locks
Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or
To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door
allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.
trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull the
NOTE: To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system inside door handle.
will disable the one-time press of the Remote Start button
for two seconds after receiving a valid remote start
request.
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
Before the end of the 15 minute cycle, press and release
the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock
the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
equipped). Then insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn the switch to the ON/RUN position.
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN
position in order to drive the vehicle.
Manual Lock Knob
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31

WARNING! WARNING! (Continued)

• For personal security and safety in the event of an • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and
accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN
position. A child could operate power windows, 2
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key other controls, or move the vehicle.
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with CAUTION!
access to an unlocked vehicle.
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
(Continued)
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Power Door Locks when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The
A door lock switch is located on the driver and passenger auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your
door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors. authorized dealer. Please see your authorized dealer for
service.
Auto Unlock On Exit
The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with
power door locks if:
1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en-
abled.
2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed
returned to 0 mph (0 km/h).
3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK.
4. The driver door is opened.
Power Door Lock Switch
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped 5. The doors were not previously unlocked.
The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled. 6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h).
When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33
Auto Unlock On Exit Programming 3. Press the power door unlock switch to unlock the
The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be doors.
enabled or disabled as follows:
4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle programming. 2
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle
5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
its previous setting.
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature
in accordance with local laws.
• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following procedure:
1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.
2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON/
RUN and then back to LOCK four times, ending up in the
LOCK position.
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear The Child-Protection Door Locks are located inside the
Doors rear edge of the door. Insert the tip of the ignition key or
To provide a safer environment for children riding in the similar flat-bladed object into the lock and rotate approxi-
rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have a Child- mately one-quarter turn to the lock or unlock position (as
Protection Door Lock system. indicated by the stamped icons).

Child-Protection Door Lock Location Child Lock Control

 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35

WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened 2
from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are
engaged.

NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged,

move the lock knob up (UNLOCKED position), roll
down the window, and open the door with the outside
door handle.

POWER WINDOWS AUTO Power Window Switch

Power Window Switches There is a single window control on the front and rear
The control on the driver’s door has up/down switches passenger’s door trim panel, which operates the front
that give you fingertip control of all four power win- and rear passenger door windows. The window controls
dows. will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON/RUN or ACC position, and when the accessory
delay feature is active.
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
To cancel the Auto-Down movement, operate the switch
WARNING!
either in the up or down direction and release the switch.
Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in
For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches
tended children, can become entrapped by the win-
will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch
dows while operating the power window switches.
is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either door will
Such entrapment may result in serious injury or
cancel this feature.
death.
For vehicles equipped with EVIC, the power window
Auto Window Down — If Equipped switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
The front window controls on the driver and passenger ignition switch is turned off. Opening either door will
door trim panels have an Auto-Down feature. These cancel this feature. The time for this feature is program-
switches are labeled AUTO to indicate this capability. mable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
Push the window switch past the first detent, release, and (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea-
the window will go down automatically. tures)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
To open the window part way, push the window switch
to the first detent and release it when you want the
window to stop.
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37
Auto Window Up With Anti-Pinch Protection — If • Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger
Equipped the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto-
Lift the window switch fully upward to the second closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the
detent, release, and the window will go up automatically. first detent and hold to close window manually. 2
To cancel the Auto Up movement, operate the switch
WARNING!
either in the up or down direction and release the switch.
When the window is almost closed, there is no
To close the window part way, lift the window switch to
anti-pinch protection. To avoid personal injury, be
the first detent and release it when you want the window
sure to clear your arms, hands, fingers and all objects
to stop.
from the window path before closing.
NOTE:
• If the window runs into any obstacle during auto- Reset Auto Up
closure, anti-pinch protection will reverse the window Anytime the vehicle battery goes dead, the Auto Up
direction and then go back down. Remove the obstacle function will be disabled. To reactivate the Auto Up
and use the window switch again to close the window. feature, pull the window switch up to close the window
completely and continue to hold the switch up for an
additional two seconds after the window is closed.
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Window Lockout Switch Wind Buffeting
The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
you to disable the window control on the other doors. To pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
disable the window controls on the other doors, press the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
window LOCK button. To enable the window controls, windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
press the window control button again. open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, then open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, then adjust the
sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting.

TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE

Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter to open the trunk from
outside the vehicle. From inside the
vehicle the trunk lid can be released by
pressing the TRUNK RELEASE button
Window Lockout Switch located on the instrument panel to the
left of the steering wheel.
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39
NOTE: The shift lever must be in PARK for this button TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
to operate.
WARNING!
To unlatch the trunk lid from outside the vehicle, press
and release the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, 2
two times. either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
word “dECK ” will display in place of the odometer
the trunk, young children may not be able to escape,
display indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer
even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped
display will reappear once the trunk is closed or if the
in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or
trip button is depressed.
heat stroke.
With the ignition switch in the LOCK position or with the
key out, the word “dECK” will display until the trunk is
closed.
On EVIC-equipped vehicles, the words “Trunk Ajar” will
display.
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Trunk Internal Emergency Release OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency Some of the most important safety features in your
Release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. vehicle are the restraint systems:
In the event of an individual being locked inside the
• Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating
trunk, the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the
positions
glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk latching
mechanism. • Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passen-
ger
• Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located
on top of the front seats (integrated into the head
restraint) — if equipped
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
(SABIC) for the driver and passengers seated next to a
window
• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
• An energy-absorbing steering column and steering
wheel
Trunk Internal Emergency Release
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41
• Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized
seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether
• Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may
for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold
enhance occupant protection by managing occupant
infant and child restraint systems. For more information 2
energy during an impact event
on LATCH, refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for
• All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include CHildren (LATCH).
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which lock the
NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage
seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt
inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different
all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the
rates of inflation based on several factors, including the
desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large
severity and type of collision.
item in a seat
Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the
Please pay close attention to the information in this
risk of harm from a deploying air bag:
section. It tells you how to use your restraint system
properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as 1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride
possible. buckled up in a rear seat.
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child
WARNING!
seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat
Infants in rear facing child restraints should never as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger (Refer to “Child Restraints”)
Advanced Front Air Bag. An air bag deployment can
You should read the instructions provided with your
cause severe injury or death to infants in that posi-
child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly.
tion.
2. All occupants should always wear their lap and
Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat shoulder belts properly.
belt properly (see section on Child Restraints) should be
3. The driver and front passenger seats should be
secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt-
moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced
positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use
Front Air Bags room to inflate.
child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should
ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your
children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the
their arm. side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space
between you and the door.
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43
5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be
WARNING! (Continued)
modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact
the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument
under ⴖIf You Need Assistanceⴖ. panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment
could cause serious injury, including death. Air 2
WARNING! Bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably
extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more instrument panel.
severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain
with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In (SABIC) and Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
some collisions, the air bags won’t deploy at all. also need room to inflate. Do not lean against the
Always wear your seat belts even though you have door or window. Sit upright in the center of the
air bags. seat.
(Continued) • 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.
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even conditions. However, in a collision the belt will lock and
on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or
and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen being thrown out.
far away from home or on your own street.
WARNING!
Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they
can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown using a seat belt properly.
from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or
ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should these areas are more likely to be seriously injured
be belted at all times. or killed.
Lap/Shoulder Belts • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat
All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with belts are designed to go around the large bones of
lap/shoulder belts. your body. These are the strongest parts of your
body and can take the forces of a collision the best.
The belt webbing retractor will lock only during very
sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoul- (Continued)
der part of the belt to move freely with you under normal
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45
2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front
WARNING! (Continued)
seat, next to your arm. Grasp the latch plate and pull out
• Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as
your injuries in a collision much worse. You might necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap.
suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out 2
of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to
wear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas-
sengers 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 lap belt for more
than one person, no matter what their size.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and
adjust the seat. Pulling Out The Latch Plate
3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch
plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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.

Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle

 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47
4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your
WARNING!
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up
• A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight,
Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt 2
vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.
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.

Positioning The Lap Belt

48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle.
WARNING!
The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.
• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to
internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t allow the belt to retract fully.
be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across
your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as WARNING!
possible and keep it snug.
A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and
• A twisted belt may not protect you properly. In a leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system
collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the
periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
belt is straight. If you can’t straighten a belt in Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do
your vehicle, take it to your authorized dealer
not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt
immediately and have it fixed. assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they
have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn web-
5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is
bing, etc.).
comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor
will withdraw any slack in the belt.
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ In the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted
shoulder belt. upward or downward to position the belt away from
your neck. Push anchorage button to release the anchor- 2
1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the
age, and move it up or down to the position that serves
anchor point.
you best.
2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate,
grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a
fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing.
The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the
latch plate.
4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the
folded webbing.

Adjustable Anchorage
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will Driver Center Passenger
prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, First Row N/A N/A ALR
you will prefer a higher position. When you release the
Second Row ALR ALR ALR
anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that
it is locked in position. • N/A — Not Applicable
Rear Seat Belts • ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor
The shoulder belt anchorages of the rear three-point belts
If the passenger seating position is equipped with an
are nonadjustable for outboard and center rear passen-
ALR and is being used for normal usage:
gers on sedans. The center belt is mounted to the rear
shelf panel and exits through a bezel in the panel. Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably
wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear a
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
ratcheting sound as the belt retracts. Allow the webbing
equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull
which are used to secure a child restraint system. For
out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort-
additional information, refer to “Installing Child Re-
ably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the
straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child
latch plate into the buckle until you hear a ⬙click.⬙
Restraints” section. The chart below defines the type of
feature for each seating position.
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will
Equipped hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is
In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- now in the Automatic Locking Mode.
locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in 2
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
the shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking Mode is avail-
Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it
able on all passenger-seating positions with a combina-
to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking
tion lap/shoulder belt. Use the Automatic Locking Mode
Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency)
anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating
locking mode.
position that has a belt with this feature. Children
12 years old and under should always be properly
WARNING!
restrained in the rear seat.
• The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re-
1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func-
tion is not working properly when checked ac-
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until
cording to the procedures in the Service Manual.
the entire belt is extracted.
• Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly
could increase the risk of injury in collisions.
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Energy Management Feature NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat
This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be
Management feature in the front seating positions to help worn snugly and positioned properly.
further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on
The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re-
collision. This safety belt system has a retractor assembly
straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten-
that is designed to release webbing in a controlled
sioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or
manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt
a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
force acting on the occupant’s chest.
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If
Seat Belt Pretensioners
Equipped
The seat belts for both front seating positions are
These head restraints are passive, deployable compo-
equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to
nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily
remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
identified by any markings, only through visual inspec-
These devices may improve the performance of the seat
tion of the head restraint. The head restraint will be split
belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant
in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and
early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occu-
trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
pants, including those in child restraints.
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53
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 2
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. Active Head Restraint (AHR) Components
NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may 1 — Head Restraint Front Half 3 — Head Restraint Back Half
not deploy in the event of a front or side impact. (Soft Foam and Trim) (Decorative Plastic Rear
Cover)
However if during a front impact, a secondary rear 4 — Head Restraint Guide
2 — Seatback
impact occurs, the AHR may deploy based on several Tubes
factors, including the severity and type of the impact.
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat.
CAUTION!
All occupants, including the driver, should not oper-
ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head
restraints are placed in their proper positions in order
to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of 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”.
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)
Hand Positioning Points On AHR
If the Active Head Restraints are triggered in a collision,
you must reset the head restraint on the driver’s and 2. Position the hands on the top of the deployed AHR at
front passenger seat. You can recognize when the Active a comfortable position.
Head Restraint has been triggered by the fact that they 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the
have moved forward (as shown in step three of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism.
resetting procedure).
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55

1 — Downward Movement 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism

2 — Rearward Movement
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock • For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints
into the back decorative plastic half. checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized
dealer.
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert姞)
BeltAlert威 is a feature intended to remind the driver and
front passenger (if equipped with front passenger
BeltAlert威) to fasten their seat belts. The feature is active
whenever the ignition is on. If the driver or front seat
passenger is unbelted, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will
turn on and remain on until both front seat belts are
fastened.
The BeltAlert威 warning sequence begins after the vehicle
AHR In Reset Position speed is over 5 mph (8 km/h), by blinking the Seat Belt
NOTE: Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime.
• If you have difficulties or problems resetting the Once the sequence starts, it will continue for the entire
Active Head Restraints, see an authorized dealer. duration or until the respective seatbelts are fastened.
After the sequence completes, the Seat Belt Reminder
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57
Light remains illuminated until the respective seat belts NOTE: Although BeltAlert威 has been deactivated, the
are fastened. The driver should instruct all other occu- Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate
pants to fasten their seat belts. If a front seat belt is while the driver’s or front passenger (if equipped with
unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph BeltAlert威) seat belt remains unfastened. 2
(8 km/h), BeltAlert威 will provide both audio and visual
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
notification.
We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts
The front passenger seat BeltAlert威 is not active when the throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is
front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert威 may be the best way to keep the baby safe.
triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front
Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt
passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if
across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.
equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in
Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the
the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are
abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take
secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly stowed.
the force if there is a collision.
BeltAlert威 can be enabled or disabled by your authorized
Seat Belt Extender
dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deac-
If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and
tivating BeltAlert威.
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
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
extender should be used only if the existing belt is not instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The
long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex- words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers.
tender, and store it.

WARNING!
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.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags

This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the
Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations
driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat
1 — Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags
belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air 2 — Knee Bolster
Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59
NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag
Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front,
Advanced Air Bags. and rear passengers sitting next to a window. If the
vehicle is equipped with SABIC, they are located above 2
The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator
the side windows. The trim covering the side air bags is
design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of
labeled SRS AIRBAG.
inflation that are based on several factors, including the
severity and type of collision. This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-
Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced
This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front
protection for an occupant during a side impact. The
passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the
SABs are located in the outboard side of the front seats.
inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon
seat position. NOTE:
• Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front
but they will open during air bag deployment.
passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether
the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The • After any accident, the vehicle should be taken to an
seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the authorized dealer immediately.
Advanced Front Air Bags.
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Air Bag System Components • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch,
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag and Seat Track Position Sensors
system components:
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage
driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides
• Air Bag Warning Light
output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as
• Steering Wheel and Column determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC),
which may receive information from the front impact
• Instrument Panel
sensors.
• Knee Impact Bolster
The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an
• Driver Advanced Front Air Bag impact that requires air bag deployment. This low output
is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy output is
• Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
used for more severe collisions.
• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
(SABIC)
• Front and Side Impact Sensors
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
WARNING!
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may
• No objects should be placed over or near the air provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant
bag on the instrument panel, because any such during a side impact. The SAB is marked with an air bag
objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a 2
label sewn into the outboard side of the front seats.
collision severe enough to cause the air bag to
inflate.
• Do not put anything on or around the air bag
covers or attempt to open them manually. You may
damage the air bags and you could be injured
because the air bags may no longer be functional.
The protective covers for the air bag cushions are
designed to open only when the air bags are
inflating.
• Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in
any way.
• Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster
such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios, Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag Label
etc.
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the
front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag
deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left
air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air
bag only.
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain
(SABIC)
SABIC air bags may offer side-impact protection to front
and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that
provided by the body structure. Each air bag features
inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each
outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side- Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) Location
impact head injuries. The SABIC air bags deploy down-
NOTE:
ward, covering both windows on the impact side.
• Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim;
but they will open during air bag deployment.
• Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during
deployment could cause you to be severely injured or
killed.
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63
The system includes side impact sensors that are cali-
WARNING! (Continued)
brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that
require air bag occupant protection. • If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags,
do not have any accessory items installed which
will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to 2
WARNING!
your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require
• If your vehicle is equipped with left and right permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for instal-
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain lation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof
(SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up of the vehicle for any reason.
high enough to block the location of the SABIC.
The area where the SABIC is located should re- Knee Impact Bolsters
main free from any obstructions. The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
• Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects driver and the front passenger, and position front occu-
between you and the side air bags; the perfor- pants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front
mance could be adversely affected and/or objects Air Bags.
could be pushed into you, causing serious injury.
(Continued)
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi-
Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in
proved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side certain frontal collisions depending on several factors,
air bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant including the severity and type of collision. Advanced
protection. Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of
injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
frontal collisions, including some that may produce sub-
The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system
stantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole colli-
required for this vehicle.
sions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions. On
The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or the other hand, depending on the type and location of
side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required. impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes
Based on the impact sensor’s signals, a central electronic with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a
ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, SABIC air severe initial deceleration.
bags, Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags, and
The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions.
front seat belt pretensioners, as required, depending on
Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and
several factors, including the severity and type of impact.
type of collision.
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65
Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning
over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are Light in the instrument panel for approxi-
not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should mately four to eight seconds for a self-check
have deployed. when the ignition is first turned on. After the 2
self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli-
ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it
sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position,
turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily
away from an inflating air bag.
or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light
The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of comes on again after initial startup.
the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the
It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru-
START or ON/RUN position. If the key is in the OFF
ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is
position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the
noted that could affect the air bag system. The diagnos-
air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.
tics also record the nature of the malfunction.
The ORC contains a backup power supply system that
may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or
it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The
WARNING!
steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as
ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags the air bags inflate to their full size. The air bags fully
to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds. This is about half of
on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned the time it takes to blink your eyes. The air bags then
on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and
on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the front passenger.
air bag system immediately.
The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the
vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
Inflator Units
The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB)
Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering Inflator Units
wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel. The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) are
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad- designed to activate only in certain side collisions.
vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large
The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side
quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the
air bags to inflate, based on several factors, including the
Advanced Front Air Bags. Different air bag inflation rates
severity and type of collision.
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67
Based on several factors, including the severity and type A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side
of collision, the side air bag inflator on the crash side of curtain air bag. The inflating side curtain air bag pushes
the vehicle may be triggered, releasing a quantity of the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and
non-toxic gas. The inflating SAB exits through the seat covers the window. The air bag inflates in about 30 2
seam into the space between the occupant and the door. milliseconds (about one-quarter of the time that it takes
The SAB fully inflate in about 10 milliseconds. The side to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you
air bag moves at a very high speed and with such a high are not belted and seated properly, or if items are
force that it could injure you if you are not seated positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag
properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the inflates. This especially applies to children. The side
side air bag inflates. This especially applies to children. curtain air bag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when
it is inflated.
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain
(SABIC) Inflator Units Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time,
During collisions where the impact is confined to a vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of
particular area of the side of the vehicle, the ORC may whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
deploy the SABIC air bags, depending on several factors,
Front And Side Impact Sensors
including the severity and type of collision. In these
In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the
events, the ORC will deploy the SABIC only on the
ORC in determining appropriate response to impact
impact side of the vehicle.
events.
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Enhanced Accident Response System If A Deployment Occurs
In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate
the communication network remains intact, and the immediately after deployment.
power remains intact, depending on the nature of the
NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all
event the ORC will determine whether to have the
collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with
Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow-
the air bag system.
ing functions:
If you do have a collision, which deploys the air bags, any
• Cut off fuel to the engine.
or all of the following may occur:
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
• The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause
until the ignition key is turned off.
abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold. The
the battery has power or until the ignition key is abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those
removed. you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium
floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.
• Unlock the doors automatically.
They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a
functions after an event, the ignition switch must be few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor
changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF. immediately.
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69
• As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like
WARNING!
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, 2
skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac-
irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or tor assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer im-
throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation mediately. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Con-
continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on troller System serviced as well.
your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in-
structions for cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de-
ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air
bags will not be in place to protect you.
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
WARNING! (Continued)
WARNING! • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag
system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or
• Modifications to any part of the air bag system may not function properly if modifications are
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer
be injured if the air bag system is not there to for any air bag system service. If your seat includ-
protect you. Do not modify the components or ing your trim cover and cushion needs to be
wiring, including adding any kind of badges or serviced in any way (including removal or
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts),
upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only
modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, manufacturer approved seat accessories may be
or add aftermarket side steps or running boards. used. If it is necessary to modify the air bag system
• It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air for persons with disabilities, contact your autho-
bag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who rized dealer.
works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system.
(Continued)
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71
Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
You will want to have the air bags ready to related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
inflate for your protection in a collision. The Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may
Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly 2
circuits and interconnecting wiring associated check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label
with air bag system electrical components. While the air located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the
bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of proper air bag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the
the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service fuse is good.
the air bag system immediately. Event Data Recorder (EDR)
• The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder
the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in
first turned to the ON/RUN position. certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will
• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to
assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
eight-second interval.
formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to
• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
remains on while driving. time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle
is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is
were buckled/fastened; required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed.
In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties,
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the
such as law enforcement, that have the special equip-
accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
ment, can read the information if they have access to the
• How fast the vehicle was traveling. vehicle or the EDR.
These data can help provide a better understanding of Child Restraints
the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the
time, including babies and children. Every state in the
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a
United States and all Canadian provinces require that
non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by
small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the
the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per-
law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
sonal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location)
are recorded. However, other parties, such as law en- Children 12 years or younger should ride properly
forcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in
crash investigation. the rear seats, rather than in the front.
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73
Infants And Child Restraints
WARNING!
Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward-
In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until
can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear 2
required to hold even an infant on your lap could facing child safety seat. Two types of child restraints can
become so great that you could not hold the child, no be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and convertible
matter how strong you are. The child and others child seats.
could be badly injured. Any child riding in your
The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the
vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’s
vehicle. It is recommended for children from birth until
size.
they reach the weight or height limit of the infant carrier.
Convertible child seats can be used either rearward-
There are different sizes and types of restraints for
facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child
children from newborn size to the child almost large
seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward-
enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child
facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be
seat owner’s manual to ensure you have the correct seat
used rearward-facing by children who have outgrown
for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your
their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years
child.
old. Children should remain rearward-facing until they
reach the highest weight or height allowed by their
convertible child seat. Both types of child restraints are
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height
LATCH child restraint anchor system. Refer to “Lower allowed by the child seat. These child seats are also held
Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”. in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH
child restraint anchorage system. Refer to “Lower An-
WARNING! chors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”.
Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in All children whose weight or height is above the
the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger air forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a
bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts
injury or death to infants in this position. fit properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over
the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against
Older Children And Child Restraints the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning booster
Children who are two years old or who have outgrown seat. The child and belt-positioning booster seat are held
their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward- in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt.
facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and
convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direc-
tion are for children who are over two years old or who
have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of
their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should
remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75
bend over the front of the seat when their back is
WARNING!
against the seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt
• Improper installation can lead to failure of an in a rear seat.
infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a 2
• Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it
collision. The child could be badly injured or
has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex-
Standards. Chrysler Group LLC also recommends that
actly when installing an infant or child restraint.
you make sure that you can install the child restraint in
• A rearward-facing child restraint should only be the vehicle where you will use it, before you buy it.
used in a rear seat. A rearward-facing child re-
straint in the front seat may be struck by a deploy- • The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s
ing passenger air bag which may cause severe or weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for
fatal injury to the infant. weight and height limits.
• Carefully follow the instructions that come with the
Here are some tips on getting the most out of your restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may
child restraints: not work when you need it.
• Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder
belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
• All passenger seating positions contain automatic • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child
locking retractors. However, any seat belt system will restraint manufacturer’s directions.
loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and
pull it tight if necessary. WARNING!
• In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the
buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a
opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate sudden stop or accident, it could strike the occupants
from the buckle and twist the short buckle end of the or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury.
belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate
into the buckle with the release button facing out. NOTE: For additional information, refer to
www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana-
• If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and
dian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s web-
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect
site for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/
the latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch plate
roadsafety/safedrivers/childsafety/index.htm
around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle
again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure,
try a different seating position.
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) never install LATCH-compatible child seats such that
Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- two seats share a common lower anchorage. If you are
age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower installing LATCH-compatible child restraints in adjacent
Anchors and Tether for CHildren. The LATCH system rear seating positions, you can use the LATCH anchors or 2
provides for the installation of the child restraint without the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard position, but you
using the vehicle seat belt. All rear seating positions have must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the center position. If
lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating your child restraints are not LATCH-compatible, you can
LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible, webbing- only install the child restraints using the vehicle’s seat
mounted lower attachments. Child seats with fixed lower belts. For typical installation instructions, refer to “In-
attachments must be installed in the outboard positions stalling The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
only. Regardless of the specific type of lower attachment, System”.
78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Rear Seat LATCH Anchors
Child restraints systems having attachments designed to
connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child
restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection
to the top tether anchorage, have been available for some
time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will
provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older
products. Tether anchorage kits are also available for
most older vehicles.

Rear Seat LATCH Anchors

Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to
passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, child
restraint systems having attachments for those anchor-
ages will continue to have features for installation in
vehicles using the lap or lap/shoulder belt. They will also
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79
have tether straps, and you are urged to take advantage Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
of all of the available attachments provided with your System
child restraint in any vehicle. We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the
manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all 2
NOTE: When using the LATCH attaching system to
child restraint systems will be installed as described here.
install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts
Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that
not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out
were provided with the child restraint system.
of reach of children. It is recommended that before
installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars,
seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of located at the rear of the seat cushion where it
reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child meets the seatback, and are just visible when
restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt you lean into the rear seat to install the child
behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger
child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion
stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child. surfaces.
Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are
In addition, there are tether strap anchorages
not toys and should not be played with, and never leave
behind each rear seating position located in the
your child unattended in the vehicle.
panel between the rear seatback and the rear
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
window. These tether strap anchorages are under a provide the most direct path between the anchor and the
plastic cover with this symbol on it. child restraint. Finally, tighten all three straps as you
push the child restraint rearward and downward into the
Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with
seat, removing slack in the straps according to the child
separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or
restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a
means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- NOTE:
facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant • Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the
restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in
hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a the strap.
means of adjusting the tension of the strap.
• When using the LATCH attaching system to install a
You will first loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not
straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out
attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. of reach of children. It is recommended that before
Next, attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the
of the seat cover material. Then, rotate the tether anchor- seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of
age cover directly behind the seat where you are placing reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child
the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt
anchorage, being careful to route the tether strap to behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81
the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This
should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an
inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehicle
that the seat belts are not toys and should not be 2
played with, and never leave your child unattended in
the vehicle.

WARNING!
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 Installing Child Restraint Tether Strap
when installing an infant or child restraint.
1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook
3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor
Installing Child Restraint Tether Strap
2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path
1. Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If
seat where you are placing the child restraint. your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head
restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible,
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
route the tether strap under the head restraint and Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head Belts
restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
side of the head restraint. equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor to secure
a Child Restraint System (CRS). These types of seat belts
3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint
are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight
to the anchor (B) and remove slack in the tether strap
around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use
according to the child restraint manufacturer’s
a locking clip. The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if
instructions.
you extract the entire belt from the retractor and then
allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For additional
WARNING!
information on ALR, refer to “Automatic Locking Mode”
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to description under “Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Posi-
increased head motion and possible injury to the tions” section. The chart below defines the seating posi-
child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind tions with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether cinching latch plate.
strap.
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83

Driver Center Passenger 2. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap
CRS Lock CRS Lock CRS Lock portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system
will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and
First Row N/A N/A ALR
pull it tight if necessary. 2
Second Row ALR ALR ALR
In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
• N/A — Not Applicable
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the
• ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening
on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the
Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR:
buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times
1. To install a child restraint with ALR, first, pull enough to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the
of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it release button facing out.
through the belt path of the child restraint. Slide the latch
If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and
plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Next,
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the
extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and
latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle around, and
then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. As the belt
insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still
retracts, you will hear a ratcheting sound. This indicates
can’t make the child restraint secure, try a different
the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
seating position.
84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Children Too Large For Booster Seats Transporting Pets
Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
over the front of the seat when their back is against the injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. a collision.
Make sure that:
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
• The child is upright in the seat. or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
• The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
as possible. A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
• Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
slouching can move the belt out of position. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
• If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
their back. limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a SAFETY TIPS
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
Transporting Passengers
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For 2
AREA.
the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
WARNING!
hicle”.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
CAUTION! vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
in the engine or damage may result. inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seri-
NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its ously injured or killed.
first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
should be considered a normal part of the break-in and vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
not interpreted as an indication of difficulty. belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Exhaust Gas
WARNING! (Continued)
WARNING! • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. the blower at high speed.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
follow these safety tips: the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
• Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in system.
confined areas any longer than needed to move
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
your vehicle in or out of the area.
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
• If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
open, make sure that all windows are closed and
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
(Continued) seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87
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 autho-
rized dealer.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle Defroster 2
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
Seat Belts
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
inoperable.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
Floor Mat Safety Information
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
or retractor condition, replace the belt.
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
Air Bag Warning Light or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
The light should come on and remain on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING! WARNING! (Continued)

Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al-
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that
sonal injury. have been removed for cleaning.
• Always make sure that floor mats are properly • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
attached to the floor mat fasteners. driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
• Never place or install floor mats or other floor jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
secured to prevent them from moving and inter- control.
fering with the pedals or the ability to control the • If required, mounting posts must be properly
vehicle. installed, if not equipped from the factory.
• Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
top of already installed floor mats. Additional mounting can cause interference with the brake
floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals. of control of the vehicle.

(Continued)
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Lights
The Vehicle Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
Tires
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. 2
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects Door Latches
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Fluid Leaks
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
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.
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS
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䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 䡵 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 100
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 ▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 96 ▫ Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
▫ Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 ▫ Uconnect™ Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
▫ Adjusting Sideview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 ▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . 117
▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature . . . . . . . . . . 99 ▫ Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect™ Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . 100
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
䡵 Voice Command — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 130 ▫ Fold-Flat Passenger Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
▫ Voice Command System Operation . . . . . . . . 130 ▫ Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
▫ Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 ▫ Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest . . . . . . . . 147
▫ Voice Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 䡵 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 ▫ Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 ▫ Headlights And Parking Lights . . . . . . . . . . 150
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 139 ▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped . . . . . . 151
▫ Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — If ▫ Headlight Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
▫ Reclining Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
▫ Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
▫ Lumbar Support — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 141
▫ High/Low Beam Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
▫ Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
▫ Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped . . . . . 161
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped . . . . 153 ▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
▫ Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 ▫ To Set A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 ▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
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▫ Map/Reading/Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . 155 ▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . 156 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
▫ Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 ▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
▫ Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 164
▫ Mist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 ▫ Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
▫ Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available
With Automatic Headlights Only) . . . . . . . . . 159 ▫ Programming A Rolling Code . . . . . . . . . . . 166
䡵 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . 160 ▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code . . . . . . . . 168
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming . . . . 169
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
▫ Using HomeLink威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 ▫ Ignition Off Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
▫ Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 䡵 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
䡵 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
▫ Front Seat Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode . . . . . . . . 174
▫ Rear Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
䡵 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode . . . . . . . . 174
▫ Glovebox Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . 182
▫ Pinch Protect Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
䡵 Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
▫ Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
▫ Sunshade Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95
䡵 Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 䡵 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
▫ Ski Pass-Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 ▫ Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

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

Adjusting Rearview Mirror

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts 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
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97
to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when
CAUTION!
the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right
of the button does not illuminate. To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
NOTE: This feature is disabled when the vehicle is
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
moving in reverse.
mirror clean. 3

Automatic Dimming Mirror

98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Power Mirrors
The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s
door trim panel.

Mirror Directions
When you are finished adjusting the mirror, turn the
control to the center position to prevent accidentally
Power Mirror Switch moving a mirror.
To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the left
or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wand
in the direction you want the mirror to move.
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99
Adjusting Sideview Mirrors Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
Outside Mirror — Driver Side
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have
Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
three detent positions: full forward, full rearward and
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
normal.
inside mirror.
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped 3
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side
Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature
side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the is activated whenever you turn on the rear window
vehicle. defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Under-
standing the Features of Your Vehicle” for further
WARNING! information.
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 objects. Use your inside
mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle
seen in the passenger side mirror.
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED
An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-
the mirror, lower the sun visor and rotate the mirror vehicle communications system. Uconnect™ Phone al-
cover upward. The lights will turn on automatically. lows you to dial a phone number with your mobile
Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights. phone using simple voice commands (e.g., “Call” ѧ
“Mike” ѧ “Work” or “Dial” ѧ “248-555-1212”). Your
mobile phone’s audio is transmitted through your vehi-
cle’s audio system; the system will automatically mute
your radio when using the Uconnect™ Phone.
NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone
equipped with the Bluetooth威 “Hands-Free Profile”, Ver-
sion 0.96 or higher. See the Uconnect™ website for
supported phones.
For Uconnect™ customer support, visit the following
websites:
• www.chrysler.com/uconnect
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
• www.dodge.com/uconnect
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101
• www.jeep.com/uconnect system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be
used with the system at a time. The system is available in
• or call 1–877–855–8400
English, Spanish, or French languages.
Uconnect™ Phone allows you to transfer calls between
the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit WARNING!
your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s 3
Any voice commanded system should be used only
microphone for private conversation.
in safe driving conditions following local laws and
The Uconnect™ Phone is driven through your phone use. All attention should be kept on the
Bluetooth威 “Hands-Free Profile” mobile phone. roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in a
Uconnect™ features Bluetooth威 technology - the global collision causing serious injury or death.
standard that enables different electronic devices to con-
nect to each other without wires or a docking station, so Uconnect™ Phone Button
Uconnect™ Phone works no matter where you stow your The radio or steering wheel controls (if
mobile phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as equipped) will contain the two control buttons
long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to (Uconnect™ Phone button and Voice Com-
the vehicle’s Uconnect™ Phone. The Uconnect™ Phone mand button) that will enable you to
allows up to seven mobile phones to be linked to the access the system. When you press the button you will
hear the word Uconnect™ followed by a BEEP. The beep
is your signal to give a command.
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Voice Command Button Operation
Actual button location may vary with the ra- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™
Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone
dio. The individual buttons are described in the
“Operation” section. menu structure. Voice commands are required after most
Uconnect™ Phone prompts. You will be prompted for a
The Uconnect™ Phone can be used with any Hands-Free specific command and then guided through the available
Profile certified Bluetooth威 mobile phone. See the options.
Uconnect™ website for supported phones. Refer to your
• Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for
mobile service provider or the phone manufacturer for
the beep, which follows the “Ready” prompt or an-
details.
other prompt.
The Uconnect™ Phone is fully integrated with the vehi-
• For certain operations, compound commands can be
cle’s audio system. The volume of the Uconnect™ Phone
used. For example, instead of saying “Setup” and then
can be adjusted either from the radio volume control
“Pair a Device”, the following compound command
knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right
can be said: “Pair a Bluetooth威 Device”.
switch), if so equipped.
• For each feature explanation in this section, only the
The radio display will be used for visual prompts from
compound form of the voice command is given. You
the Uconnect™ Phone such as “CELL” or caller ID on
can also break the commands into parts and say each
certain radios.
part of the command when you are asked for it. For
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103
example, you can use the compound form voice Cancel Command
command “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and
the compound form command into two voice com- you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a
mands: “Phonebook” and “New Entry”. Please re- few instances the system will take you back to the
member, the Uconnect™ Phone works best when you previous menu.
talk in a normal conversational tone, as if speaking to 3
Pair (Link) Uconnect™ Phone To A Mobile Phone
someone sitting a few feet/meters away from you.
To begin using your Uconnect™ Phone, you must pair
Voice Command Tree your compatible Bluetooth威 enabled mobile phone.
Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section.
To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer-
Help Command ence your mobile phone Owner’s Manual. The
If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to Uconnect™ website may also provide detailed instruc-
know your options at any prompt, say “Help” following tions for pairing.
the beep. The Uconnect™ Phone will play some of the
The following are general phone to Uconnect™ Phone
options at any prompt if you ask for help.
pairing instructions:
To activate the Uconnect™ Phone, simply press the
• Press the button to begin.
button and follow the audible prompts for directions.
Uconnect™ Phone sessions begin with a press of the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
button on the radio control head. “Device Pairing”.
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
• When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a Device” phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the
and follow the audible prompts. vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three
and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the
• You will be asked to say a four-digit Personal Identi-
Uconnect™ Phone will use the priority three mobile
fication Number (PIN), which you will later need to
phone when you make a call. You can select to use a
enter into your mobile phone. You can enter any
lower priority mobile 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.
Dial By Saying A Number
• For identification purposes, you will be prompted to
give the Uconnect™ Phone a name for your mobile • Press the button to begin.
phone. Each mobile phone that is paired should be
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
given a unique phone name.
“Dial”.
• You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a • The system will prompt you to say the number you
priority level between one and seven, with one being want to call.
the highest priority. You can pair up to seven mobile
phones to your Uconnect™ Phone. However, at any • For example, you can say “234-567-8901”.
given time, only one mobile phone can be in use, • The Uconnect™ Phone will confirm the phone number
connected to your Uconnect™ System. The priority and then dial. The number will appear in the display
allows the Uconnect™ Phone to know which mobile of certain radios.
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Call By Saying A Name Add Names To Your Uconnect™ Phonebook
• Press the button to begin. NOTE: Adding names to the Uconnect™ Phonebook is
recommended when the vehicle is not in motion.
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
“Call”. • Press the button to begin.
• The system will prompt you to say the name of the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say 3
person you want to call. “Phonebook New Entry”.
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • When prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of
the name of the person you want to call. For example, long names helps the Voice Command and it is recom-
you can say “John Doe”, where John Doe is a previ- mended. For example, say “Robert Smith” or “Robert”
ously stored name entry in the Uconnect™ phonebook instead of “Bob”.
or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a
• When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g.,
name in the phonebook, refer to “Add Names to Your
“Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”). This will
Uconnect™ Phonebook”, in the phonebook.
allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone-
• The Uconnect™ system will confirm the name and book entry, if desired.
then dial the corresponding phone number, which
• When prompted, recite the phone number for the
may appear in the display of certain radios.
phonebook entry that you are adding.
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- • To call a name from the Uconnect™ Phonebook or
book, you will be given the opportunity to add more downloaded Phonebook, follow the procedure in
phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the “Call by Saying a Name” section.
main menu.
• Automatic download and update, if supported, begins
The Uconnect™ Phone will allow you to enter up to 32 as soon as the Bluetooth威 wireless phone connection is
names in the phonebook with each name having up to made to the Uconnect™ Phone, for example, after you
four associated phone numbers and designations. Each start the vehicle.
language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible
• A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down-
only in that language. In addition, if equipped and
loaded and updated every time a phone is connected
supported by your phone, Uconnect™ Phone automati-
to the Uconnect™ Phone.
cally downloads your mobile phone’s phonebook.
Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook • Depending on the maximum number of entries down-
Transfer From Mobile Phone loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest
If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail-
Uconnect™ Phone automatically downloads names (text able, the previously downloaded phonebook is avail-
names) and number entries from your mobile phone’s able for use.
phonebook. Specific Bluetooth威 Phones with Phone Book • Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile
Access Profile may support this feature. See Uconnect™ phone is accessible.
website for supported phones.
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107
• Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone- “Phonebook Edit Entry”.
book.
• You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook
• This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or entry that you wish to edit.
deleted on the Uconnect™ Phone. These can only be
• Next, choose the number designation (home, work, 3
edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans-
mobile, or other) that you wish to edit.
ferred and updated to Uconnect™ Phone on the next
phone connection. • When prompted, recite the new phone number for the
phonebook entry that you are editing.
Edit Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries
After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook,
NOTE:
you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in
• Editing names in the phonebook is recommended
the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return
when the vehicle is not in motion.
to the main menu.
• Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be
“Phonebook Edit Entry” can be used to add another
deleted or edited.
phone number to a name entry that already exists in the
• Press the button to begin. phonebook. For example, the entry John Doe may have a
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
mobile and a home number, but you can add “John • After you enter the name, the Uconnect™ Phone will
Doe’s” work number later using the “Phonebook Edit ask you which designation you wish to delete: home,
Entry” feature. work, mobile, other, or all. Say the designation you
wish to delete.
Delete Uconnect™ Phonebook Entry
• Note that only the phonebook entry in the current
NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended
language is deleted.
when the vehicle is not in motion.
• Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be
• Press the button to begin.
deleted or edited.
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries
“Phonebook Delete”.
• Press the button to begin.
• After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will
then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
delete. You can either say the name of a phonebook “Phonebook Erase All”.
entry that you wish to delete or you can say “List
• The Uconnect™ Phone will ask you to verify that you
Names” to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook
wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook.
from which you choose. To select one of the entries from
the list, press the button while the Uconnect™ • After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be
Phone is playing the desired entry and say “Delete”. deleted.
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109
• Note that only the phonebook in the current language • The Uconnect™ Phone will then prompt you as to the
is deleted. number designation you wish to call.
• Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be • The selected number will be dialed.
deleted or edited.
Phone Call Features
List All Names In The Uconnect™ Phonebook The following features can be accessed through the 3
Uconnect™ Phone if the feature(s) are available on your
• Press the button to begin.
mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be
“Phonebook List Names”. accessed through the Uconnect™ Phone. Check with
your mobile service provider for the features that you
• The Uconnect™ Phone will play the names of all the
have.
phonebook entries, including the downloaded phone-
book entries, if available. Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call
Currently In Progress
• To call one of the names in the list, press the
When you receive a call on your mobile phone, the
button during the playing of the desired name, and
Uconnect™ Phone will interrupt the vehicle audio sys-
say “Call”.
tem, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the
NOTE: The user can also exercise “Edit” or “Delete” call. Press the button to accept the call. To reject the
operations at this point.
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
call, press and hold the button until you hear a single call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is
beep, indicating that the incoming call was rejected. in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling
Between Calls” in this section. To combine two calls, refer
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call
to “Conference Call” in this section.
Currently In Progress
If a call is currently in progress and you have another Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for To put a call on hold, press the button until you hear
call waiting that you normally hear when using your a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. To
mobile phone. Press the button to place the current bring the call back from hold, press and hold the
call on hold and answer the incoming call. button until you hear a single beep.
NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone compatible phones in the Toggling Between Calls
market today do not support rejecting an incoming call If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold),
when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can press the button until you hear a single beep,
only answer an incoming call or ignore it. indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls
have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at a
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In
time.
Progress
To make a second call while you are currently on a call,
press the button and say “Dial” or “Call” followed
by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111
Conference Call Call Termination
When two calls are in progress (one active and one on To end a call in progress, momentarily press the
hold), press and hold the button until you hear a button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if
double beep indicating that the two calls have been there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call.
joined into one conference call. If the active call is terminated by the phone far end, a call
on hold may not become active automatically. This is cell 3
Three-Way Calling
phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press
To initiate three-way calling, press the button while
and hold the button until you hear a single beep.
a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as
described under “Making a Second Call While Current Redial
Call is in Progress”. After the second call has established,
• Press the button to begin.
press and hold the button until you hear a double
beep, indicating that the two calls have been joined into • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
one conference call. “Redial”.
• The Uconnect™ Phone will call the last number that
was dialed from your mobile phone.
NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the
Uconnect™ Phone.
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Call Continuation Uconnect™ Phone Features
Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the
Language Selection
Uconnect™ Phone after the vehicle ignition key has been
To change the language that the Uconnect™ Phone is
switched to OFF. Call continuation functionality avail-
using:
able on the vehicle can be any one of three types:
• Press the button to begin.
• After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can
continue on the Uconnect™ Phone either until the call • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates the name of the language you wish to switch to
cessation of the call on the Uconnect™ Phone and English, Espanol, or Francais.
transfer of the call to the mobile phone.
• Continue to follow the system prompts to complete
• After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can the language selection.
continue on the Uconnect™ Phone for a certain dura-
After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and
tion, after which the call is automatically transferred
voice commands will be in that language.
from the Uconnect™ Phone to the mobile phone.
NOTE: After every Uconnect™ Phone language change
• An active call is automatically transferred to the
operation, only the language-specific 32-name phone-
mobile phone after the ignition key is switched to OFF.
book is usable. The paired phone name is not language-
specific and is usable across all languages.
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Emergency Assistance Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may
If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is not be applicable with the available mobile service and
reachable: area.
• Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency • If supported, this number may be programmable on
number for your area. some systems. To do this, press the button and say
“Setup”, followed by “Emergency”. 3
If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect™ Phone is
operational, you may reach the emergency number as • The Uconnect™ Phone does slightly lower your
follows: chances of successfully making a phone call as to that
for the mobile phone directly.
• Press the button to begin.
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say WARNING!
“Emergency” and the Uconnect™ Phone will instruct
To use your Uconnect™ Phone System in an emer-
the paired mobile phone to call the emergency num-
gency, your mobile phone must be:
ber. This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and
Mexico. • turned on,
• paired to the Uconnect™ System,
NOTE: • and have network coverage.
• The emergency number dialed is based on the country
where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Towing Assistance Paging
If you need towing assistance: To learn how to page, refer to “Working with Automated
Systems”. Paging works properly except for pagers of
• Press the button to begin.
certain companies, which time out a little too soon to
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say work properly with the Uconnect™ Phone.
“Towing Assistance”.
Voice Mail Calling
NOTE: To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to “Working
• The towing assistance number dialed is based on the with Automated Systems”.
country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528-
Working With Automated Systems
2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-
This method is used in instances where one generally has
3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside
to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while
Mexico City in Mexico). Please refer to the 24-Hour
navigating through an automated telephone system.
“Towing Assistance” coverage details on the DVD in
the Warranty Information Booklet and the 24-Hour You can use your Uconnect™ Phone to access a voice
Towing Assistance references. mail system or an automated service, such as a paging
service or automated customer service line. Some ser-
• If supported, this number may be programmable on
vices require immediate response selection. In some
some systems. To do this, press the button and say
instances, that may be too quick for use of the
“Setup”, followed by “Towing Assistance”.
Uconnect™ Phone.
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When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone that The Uconnect™ Phone will then send the corresponding
normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as
on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the tones over the phone.
button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed
NOTE:
by the word “Send”. For example, if required to enter
• You may not hear all of the tones due to mobile phone
your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you can 3
network configurations. This is normal.
press the button and say, “3 7 4 6 # Send”. Saying
a number, or sequence of numbers, followed by “Send”, • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time
is also to be used for navigating through an automated out settings that are too short and may not allow the
customer service center menu structure, and to leave a use of this feature.
number on a pager.
Barge In — Overriding Prompts
You can also send stored Uconnect™ phonebook entries The “Voice Command” button can be used when you
as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice
entries. To use this feature, dial the number you wish to command immediately. For example, if a prompt is
call and then press the button and say, “Send.” The asking “Would you like to pair a phone, clear a...,” you
system will prompt you to enter the name or number and could press the button and say, “Pair a Phone” to
say the name of the phonebook entry you wish to send. select that option without having to listen to the rest of
the voice prompt.
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone
from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect™ keypad and still use the Uconnect™ Phone (while dialing
Phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
via the mobile phone keypad, the user must exercise
caution and take precautionary safety measures). By
• Press the button to begin.
dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth威 mobile
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s
one of the following: audio system. The Uconnect™ Phone will work the same
as if you dial the number using Voice Command.
− “Setup Confirmation Prompts On”
NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the
− “Setup Confirmation Prompts Off”
dial ring to the Uconnect™ Phone to play it on the vehicle
Phone And Network Status Indicators audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situa-
If available on the radio and/or on a premium display tion, after successfully dialing a number the user may feel
such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by that the call did not go through even though the call is in
your mobile phone, the Uconnect™ Phone will provide progress. Once your call is answered, you will hear the
notification to inform you of your phone and network audio.
status when you are attempting to make a phone call
using Uconnect™ Phone. The status is given for network
signal strength, phone battery strength, etc.
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) from your Uconnect™ Phone paired mobile phone to the
When you mute the Uconnect™ Phone, you will still be Uconnect™ Phone or vice versa, press the button
able to hear the conversation coming from the other and say “Transfer Call”.
party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The
order to mute the Uconnect™ Phone:
Uconnect™ Phone And Mobile Phone
• Press the button. Your mobile phone can be paired with many different 3
electronic devices, but can only be actively “connected”
• Following the beep, say “Mute”.
with one electronic device at a time.
In order to un-mute the Uconnect™ Phone:
If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth威
• Press the button. connection between your mobile phone and the
Uconnect™ Phone System, follow the instructions de-
• Following the beep, say “Mute off”.
scribed in your mobile phone User’s Manual.
Advanced Phone Connectivity
List Paired Mobile Phone Names
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
• Press the button to begin.
The Uconnect™ Phone allows ongoing calls to be trans-
ferred from your mobile phone to the Uconnect™ Phone • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
without terminating the call. To transfer an ongoing call “Setup Phone Pairing”.
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
• When prompted, say “List Phones”. • The selected phone will be used for the next phone
call. If the selected phone is not available, the
• The Uconnect™ Phone will play the phone names of
Uconnect™ Phone will return to using the highest
all paired mobile phones in order from the highest to
priority phone present in or near (approximately
the lowest priority. To “Select” or “Delete” a paired
within 30 ft (9 m)) the vehicle.
phone being announced, press the button and
say “Select” or “Delete”. Also, see the next two sec- Delete Uconnect™ Phone Paired Mobile Phones
tions for an alternate way to “Select” or “Delete” a
• Press the button to begin.
paired phone.
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
Select Another Mobile Phone
“Setup Phone Pairing”.
This feature allows you to select and start using another
phone paired with the Uconnect™ Phone. • At the next prompt, say “Delete” and follow the
prompts.
• Press the button to begin.
• You can also press the button at any time while the
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
list is being played, and then choose the phone you
“Setup Select Phone” and follow the prompts.
wish to delete.
• You can also press the button at any time while the
list is being played, and then choose the phone that
you wish to select.
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Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ You can either press the Uconnect™ Phone button to
Phone restore the factory setting or repeat the words and
phrases when prompted by the Uconnect™ Phone. For
Uconnect™ Phone Tutorial
best results, the Voice Training session should be com-
To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the
pleted when the vehicle is parked with the engine
button and say “Uconnect™ Tutorial.”
running, all windows closed, and the blower fan 3
Voice Training switched off.
For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-
This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The
nizing their voice commands or numbers, the Uconnect™
system will adapt to the last trained voice only.
Phone Voice Training feature may be used. To enter this
training mode, follow one of the two following proce- Reset
dures:
• press the button.
From outside the Uconnect™ Phone mode (e.g., from
• After the “Ready” prompt, and the following beep, say
radio mode):
“Setup”, then “Reset”.
• Press and hold the button for five seconds until
This will delete all phone pairing, phone book entries,
the session begins, or,
and other settings in all language modes. The System will
• Press the button and say the “Voice Training, prompt you before resetting to factory settings.
System Training, or Start Voice Training” command.
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Voice Command • fully closed windows,
• For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to • dry weather condition.
provide at least 1⁄2 in (1 cm) gap between the overhead
• Even though the system is designed for users speaking
console (if equipped) and the mirror.
in North American English, French, and Spanish ac-
• Always wait for the beep before speaking. cents, the system may not always work for some.
• Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would • When navigating through an automated system such
speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of
you. speaking the digit string, make sure to say “Send”.
• Make sure that no one other than you is speaking • Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is
during a Voice Command period. not in motion is recommended.
• Performance is maximized under: • It is not recommended to store similar sounding
names in the Uconnect™ Phonebook.
• low-to-medium blower setting,
• Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect™ Phone Lo-
• low-to-medium vehicle speed,
cal) name recognition rate is optimized when the
• low road noise, entries are not similar.
• smooth road surface,
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121
• Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must • fully closed windows,
be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”.
• dry weather conditions, and
• You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero).
• operation from the driver’s seat.
• Even though international dialing for most number
• Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness
combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing 3
to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and
number combinations may not be supported.
not the Uconnect™ Phone.
• In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be
• Echo at the phone far end can sometimes be reduced
compromised with the convertible top down.
by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume.
Far End Audio Performance
• In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be
• Audio quality is maximized under: compromised with the convertible top down.
• low-to-medium blower setting, Recent Calls
If your phone supports “Automatic Phonebook Down-
• low-to-medium vehicle speed,
load”, Uconnect™ Phone can list your Outgoing, Incom-
• low road noise, ing and Missed Calls.
• smooth road surface,
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
SMS Send Messages:
Uconnect™ Phone can read or send new messages on You can send messages using Uconnect™ Phone. To send
your phone. a new message:
Read Messages: • Press the button.
If you receive a new text message while your phone is
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
connected to Uconnect™ Phone, an announcement will
“SMS Send” or “Send Message.”
be made to notify you that you have a new text message.
If you wish to hear the new message: • You can either say the message you wish to send or say
“List Messages.” There are 20 preset messages.
• Press the button.
To send a message, press the button while the
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
system is listing the message and say “Send.”
“SMS Read” or “Read Messages.”
Uconnect™ Phone will prompt you to say the name or
• Uconnect™ Phone will play the new text message for
number of the person you wish to send the message to.
you.
After reading a message, you can “Reply” or “Forward”
the message using Uconnect™ Phone.
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List of Preset Messages: 11. See You in 15 minutes
1. Yes 12. I am on my way
2. No 13. I’ll be late
3. Where are you? 14. Are you there yet?
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4. I need more direction. 15. Where are we meeting?
5. L O L 16. Can this wait?
6. Why 17. Bye for now
7. I love you 18. When can we meet
8. Call me 19. Send number to call
9. Call me later 20. Start without me
10. Thanks
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Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF Bluetooth威 Communication Link
Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the
the system from announcing the new incoming mes- Uconnect™ Phone. When this happens, the connection
sages. can generally be reestablished by switching the phone
off/on. Your mobile phone is recommended to remain in
• Press the button.
Bluetooth威 ON mode.
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
Power-Up
“Setup, SMS Incoming Message Announcement,” you
After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the
will then be given a choice to change it.
ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you
must wait at least fifteen seconds prior to using the
system.
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Voice Commands Voice Commands

Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s)
zero call
one cancel
two confirmation prompts
three continue
four delete
five dial
six download
seven edit
eight emergency
nine English
star (*) erase all
plus (+) Espanol
pound (#) Francais
add location help
all home
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Voice Commands Voice Commands

Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s)
language return to main menu return or main menu
list names select phone select
list phones send
3
mobile set up phone settings or phone
mute set up
mute off towing assistance
new entry transfer call
no Uconnect™ Tutorial
other try again
pair a phone voice training
phone pairing pairing work
phonebook phone book yes
previous
record again
redial
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General Information NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of
RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com-
following conditions: mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a
raised voice level.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
WARNING!
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Any voice commanded system should be used only
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
in safe driving conditions following local laws. All
• This device must accept any interference received, attention should be kept on the roadway ahead.
including interference that may cause undesired Failure to do so may result in a collision causing
operation. serious injury or death.

VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED When you press the Voice Command button, you
Voice Command System Operation will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a
This Voice Command system allows you to command.
control your AM, FM radio, satellite radio, disc NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few
player, and a memo recorder. seconds, the system will present you with a list of options.
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If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists The system will best recognize your speech if the win-
options, press the Voice Command button, listen dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is
for the beep, and say your command. set to low.
Pressing the Voice Command button while the At any point, if the system does not recognize one of your
system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system commands, you will be prompted to repeat it.
will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or 3
To hear the first available Menu, press the Voice Com-
change commands. This will become helpful once you
mand button and say “Help” or “Main Menu”.
start to learn the options.
Commands
NOTE: At any time, you can say the words “Cancel”,
The Voice Command system understands two types of
“Help” or “Main Menu”.
commands. Universal commands are available at all
These commands are universal and can be used from any times. Local commands are available if the supported
menu. All other commands can be used depending upon radio mode is active.
the active application.
Changing the Volume
When using this system, you should speak clearly and at
1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command
a normal speaking volume.
button.
2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”).
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3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the Radio AM
volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In
system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for this mode, you may say the following commands:
Voice Command is different than the audio system.
• “Frequency #” (to change the frequency)
Main Menu
• “Next Station” (to select the next station)
Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command
button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the main • “Previous Station” (to select the previous station)
menu.
• “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu)
In this mode, you can say the following commands:
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)
• “Radio” (to switch to the radio mode)
Radio FM
• “Disc” (to switch to the disc mode) To switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In
this mode, you may say the following commands:
• “Memo” (to switch to the memo recorder)
• “Frequency #” (to change the frequency)
• “Setup” (to switch to system setup)
• “Next Station” (to select the next station)
• “Previous Station” (to select the previous station)
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• “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Disc
To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)
may say the following commands:
Satellite Radio
• “Track” (#) (to change the track)
To switch to satellite radio mode, say “Sat” or “Satellite
Radio”. In this mode, you may say the following com- • “Next Track” (to play the next track) 3
mands:
• “Previous Track” (to play the previous track)
• “Channel Number” (to change the channel by its
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)
spoken number)
Memo
• “Next Channel” (to select the next channel)
To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. In
• “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel) this mode, you may say the following commands:
• “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels) • “New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During the
recording, you may press the Voice Command
• “Select Name” (to say the name of a channel)
button to stop recording. You proceed by saying one of
• “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) the following commands:
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) − “Save” (to save the memo)
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− “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Switch to system setup”
− “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Change to setup”
• “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) • “Main menu setup” or
— During the playback you may press the Voice
• “Switch to setup”
Command button to stop playing memos. You
proceed by saying one of the following commands: In this mode, you may say the following commands:
− “Repeat” (to repeat a memo) • “Language English”
− “Next” (to play the next memo) • “Language French”
− “Previous” (to play the previous memo) • “Language Spanish”
− “Delete” (to delete a memo) • “Tutorial”
• “Delete All” (to delete all memos) • “Voice Training”
Setup NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice
To switch to system setup, you may say on of the Command button first and wait for the beep before
following: speaking the “Barge In” commands.
• “Change to setup”
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Voice Training SEATS
For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect™ vehicle.
Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used.
WARNING!
1. Press the Voice Command button, say “System
Setup” and once you are in that menu then say “Voice • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or 3
Training.” This will train your own voice to the system outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
and will improve recognition. these areas are more likely to be seriously injured
or killed.
2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by
Uconnect™ Voice. For best results, the “Voice Training” • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
session should be completed when the vehicle is parked, vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas
switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
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Power Seats — If Equipped Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The power seat switches are on the outboard side of the The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward.
seat near the floor. Use the bottom switch to move the Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will
seat up, down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat. The move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch
top switch controls the seatback recliner. when the desired position is reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull
upward or push downward on the rear of the seat switch,
the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release
the switch when the desired position is reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four
directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front
or rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat
cushion will move in the direction of the switch. Release
the switch when the desired position is reached.
Power Seat Switches
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Reclining The Seatback
WARNING! (Continued)
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or
backward. Push the seatback switch forward or rear- • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
ward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
Release the switch when the desired position is reached. chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt, which could result in serious injury or death.
3
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. CAUTION!
Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of Do not place any article under a power seat or
control which could cause a collision and serious impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to
injury or death. the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if
• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s
belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious path.
injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted
seat belt. Heated Seats — If Equipped
(Continued) There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver
and passenger to operate the seats independently. The
controls for each heater are located on the center of the
instrument panel (above the climate controls).
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You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will
Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of turn OFF automatically after a maximum of 45 minutes.
heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for
HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF. WARNING!
Press the switch once to select HIGH-level • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
heating. Press the switch a second time to select because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex-
time to shut the heating elements OFF. haustion or other physical condition must exercise
care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
even at low temperatures, especially if used for
within two to five minutes.
long periods of time.
When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates
provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a
normal HIGH-level. If the HIGH-level setting is selected, seat that has been overheated could cause serious
the system will automatically switch to LOW-level after a burns due to the increased surface temperature of
maximum of 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that the seat.
time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two
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Manual Front Seat Adjustment Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rear-
The manual seat adjustment bar is at the front of the seat, ward. Release the bar once the seat is in the position
near the floor. desired. Then, using body pressure, move forward and
rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters
have latched.
3
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
the seat only while the vehicle is parked.

Manual Seat Adjusting Bar

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Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — If Reclining Seats
Equipped The recliner control is located on the side of the seat. To
A lever style height adjustment feature enhances comfort recline, lean forward slightly before lifting the lever, then
for petite as well as tall drivers. A lever with a ratcheting lean back to the desired position and release the lever.
mechanism, located on the outboard side of the seat, Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to
raises and lowers it. Total travel is 2.2 in (56 mm). its normal position.

Manual Seat Height Adjustment Lever Seatback Adjustment

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WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might
not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. 3
Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Lumbar Support
Lumbar Support — If Equipped Head Restraints
This feature allows you to increase or decrease the Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury
amount of lumbar support. The control lever is located by restricting head movement in the event of a rear
on the outboard side of the driver’s seatback. Turn the impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top
control lever downward to increase and upward to of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
decrease the desired amount of lumbar support.
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When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half
WARNING!
of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap
The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR.
erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the
pying a seat. Head restraints should never be ad- extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in
justed while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a certain types of rear impacts. Refer to “Occupant Re-
vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted straints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve-
or removed could cause serious injury or death in the hicle” for further information.
event of a collision.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head
restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push
Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable compo-
downward on the head restraint.
nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily
identified by any markings, only through visual inspec-
tion 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.
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Push Button Active Head Restraint (Normal Position)

For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted
forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to
the back of your head, pull forward 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.
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• In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re-
straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active
Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things to Know Before
Starting Your Vehicle” for further information.

WARNING!
• Do not place items over the top of the Active Head
Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable
DVD players. These items may interfere with the
operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event
of a collision and could result in serious injury or
Active Head Restraint (Tilted) death.
NOTE: (Continued)
• The head restraints should only be removed by quali-
fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of
the head restraints require removal, see your autho-
rized dealer.
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Fold-Flat Passenger Seatback
WARNING! (Continued)
The recline handle on the front passenger seat also
• Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they releases the seatback to fold forward.
are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose
cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Ac-
tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is se-
cured, as loose cargo could contact the Active Head
3
Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to follow
this warning could cause personal injury if the
Active Head Restraint is deployed.

Head Restraints — Rear Seats

The rear seat head restraints are fixed and cannot be
adjusted. For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether refer
to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things to Know Before
Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. Seatback Adjustment
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
The hard seatback features a work surface and a molded When returning the rear seatback to the upright position,
rim for retaining items stored on the seatback panel. be sure the seatback is latched.

Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat Folding Rear Seats

Folding Rear Seat
To provide additional storage area, the rear seatback can
be folded forward. Pull on the loops shown in the picture
to fold down either or both seatbacks.
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WARNING!
The rear cargo area of the vehicle (with the rear
seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position)
should not be used as a play area by children. They
could be seriously injured in a collision. Children 3
should be seated and using the proper restraint
system.

Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest

The rear seat is equipped with a folding armrest with
cupholders.
Folding Rear Seat Armrest
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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.

Hood Safety Catch

Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole
on the left underside of the hood.
Hood Release Lever
2. Then lift the secondary latch located under the front
edge of the hood, near the center and raise the hood.
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of
the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
3
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
Hood Prop Rod Hole Location injury or death.
NOTE: Before closing the hood, make sure to stow the
prop rod in its proper location. LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,
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passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming Headlights And Parking Lights
and turn signals. The multifunction lever is located on Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent
the left side of the steering column. for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for
headlight operation.

Multifunction Lever
Headlight Switch
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Automatic Headlights — If Equipped With the engine running and the multifunction lever in
Turning the end of the multifunction lever to the third the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on and turn
detent (AUTO), will activate the automatic headlight off based on the surrounding light levels.
system.
Headlight Time Delay
There is also a feature that delays turning off the vehicle
lights for 30, 60 or 90 seconds after the ignition switch is 3
turned OFF. To activate the headlight delay, the multi-
function lever must be rotated to the off position after the
ignition switch is turned OFF. Only the headlights will
illuminate during this time. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable
Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.

Headlight Switch
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Turn Signals NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is
defective.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
three times then automatically turn off.
High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you, to
switch the headlights back to low beam.

Turn Signal Control

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Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will turn on the high beam headlights until the lever is
released.
NOTE: If the multifunction lever is held in the flash-to- 3
pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams
will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds for the next
flash-to-pass operation.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is on the multifunction
lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the Front Fog Light Control
parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull NOTE: The front fog lights will only operate with the
out the end of the multifunction lever. headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights
will turn off the front fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
The front turn signal lamps will turn on as Daytime
Running Lights whenever the ignition is ON, the engine
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next
is released and the shift lever is in any position except detent position to brighten the odometer and radio when
PARK. the parking lights or headlights are on.
NOTE: The Daytime Running Lights will flash when a Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last
turn signal is in operation and return to DRL mode when detent to turn on the interior lighting.
the turn signal is not operating.
Lights On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver
when the driver’s door is opened.
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 park- Dimmer Control
ing lights or headlights are on.
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Map/Reading/Interior Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors above
the rearview mirror. Each light can be turned on by
pressing the barrel. Press the barrel a second time to turn
the light off. Both of these lights can swivel so that the
light can be aimed at a specific spot, if desired. The lights 3
will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time,
so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the
vehicle. They will not turn off automatically. Interior
lighting also comes on when a door is opened or the
dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the second
detent.
Interior Dome Lamp
There is a second light located midway back in the
headliner.
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To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are on
because a door is open. To restore interior light operation,
either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light
switch.

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS

The wipers and washers are operated by a switch
on the control lever. The lever is located on the
right side of the steering column.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
Rotate the end of the lever to the LO position for
low-speed wiper operation, or to the HI position for
high-speed wiper operation.
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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. 3
• 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.

Changing Wiper Speeds Intermittent Wiper System

NOTE: The wipers will automatically return to the park Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi-
position if you turn the ignition switch OFF while they tions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause
are operating. The wipers will resume operation when between cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the wind-
you turn the ignition switch to the ON position again. shield 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
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle Windshield Washers
every second to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds To use the washer, pull the windshield wiper/washer
between cycles. control lever toward you and hold it for as long as
washer spray is desired.
If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in
the delay range, the wipers will operate in low-speed for
two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume
the intermittent interval previously selected.
If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in
the off position, the wipers will operate for two wipe
cycles and then turn off.

Changing Intermittent Settings

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.
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WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to a collision. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
the windshield during freezing weather, warm the 3
windshield with defroster before and during wind-
shield washer use.

Mist Feature
Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single
wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from
a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the Mist Control
wipers will continue to operate. Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)
NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on
windshield. The wash function must be used in order to
if the multifunction lever (on the left side of the steering
spray the windshield with washer fluid.
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
column) is placed in the AUTO position. In addition, the
headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if
they were turned on by this feature.
The headlights with wipers feature can be turned on or
off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) — if equipped. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In-
strument Panel” for further information.

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
Tilt/Telescoping Lever
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is To unlock the steering column, push the lever down-
located below the steering wheel at the end of the ward. To tilt the steering column, move the steering
steering column. wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or
shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161
outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the
column in position, pull the lever upward until fully right side of the steering wheel.
engaged.

WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving. 3
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the
steering column is locked before driving your ve-
hicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED 1 — ON/OFF 2 — RES +

When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over 4 — CANCEL 3 — SET -
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph
NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-
(40 km/h).
tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut
down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control To Set A Desired Speed
System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle
Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button
vehicle set speed. and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will
operate at the selected speed.
To Activate
Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady
the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system speed and on level ground before pressing the SET
off, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The Cruise button.
Indicator Light will turn off. The system should be
To Deactivate
turned off when not in use.
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL
button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the
WARNING!
vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the ON/OFF
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. speed memory.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163
To Resume Speed decrease until the button is released. Release the button
To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed
button and release. Resume can be used at any speed will be established.
above 20 mph (32 km/h).
Pressing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 mph
To Vary The Speed Setting (2 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- the button results in a decrease of 1 mph (2 km/h). 3
crease speed by pushing the RES (+) button. If the button
To Accelerate For Passing
is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to
Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the
increase until the button is released, then the new set
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
speed will be established.
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
Pressing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 mph
The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the
(2 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of
vehicle set speed.
the button results in an increase of 1 mph (2 km/h).
NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains
To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is
speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on
set, push the SET (-) button. If the button is continually
moderate hills is normal.
held in the SET (-) position, the set speed will continue to
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so The HomeLink威 buttons, located on either the overhead
it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ-
Control. ent HomeLink威 channels. The HomeLink威 indicator is
located above the center button.
WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the
system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve-
hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you
could lose control and have an accident. Do not use
Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads
that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED

HomeLink威 replaces up to three hand-held transmitters
that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor-
ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink威 Buttons/Overhead Consoles
HomeLink威 unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt
battery.
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink姞
Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage
before you begin programming.
For more efficient programming and accurate transmis-
sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that
a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of 3
the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink威
system.
Erase all channels before you begin programming. To
erase the channels place the ignition in the ON/RUN
position and press and hold the two outside HomeLink威
HomeLink威 Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner buttons (I and III) for up 20 seconds or until the red
NOTE: HomeLink威 is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- indicator flashes.
rity Alarm is active.
NOTE:
• Erasing all channels should only be performed when
programming HomeLink威 for the first time. Do not
erase channels when programming additional buttons.
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
• 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.
Programming A Rolling Code
For programming garage door openers that were manu-
factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be
identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located
where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door
opener. It is NOT the button that is normally used to
open and close the door. The name and color of the
button may vary by manufacturer.
Training The Garage Door Opener
1 — Door Opener
2 — Training Button

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.

2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm)
away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program
while keeping the HomeLink威 indicator light in view.
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167
3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink威 NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next
button you want to program and the hand-held transmit- step after the LEARN button has been pressed.
ter button.
6. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed
4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi- HomeLink威 button twice (holding the button for two
cator light. The Homelink威 indicator will flash slowly seconds each time). If the garage door opener/device
and then rapidly after Homelink威 has received the fre- activates, programming is complete. 3
quency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release
NOTE: If the garage door opener/device does not
both buttons after the indicator light changes from slow
activate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) to
to rapid.
complete the training.
5. At the garage door opener motor (in the garage),
To program the remaining two HomeLink威 buttons,
locate the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. This can
repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT
usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is
erase the channels.
attached to the garage door opener/device motor. Firmly
press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 Button
On some garage door openers/devices there may be a To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,
light that blinks when the garage door opener/device is follow these steps:
in the LEARN/TRAIN mode.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button until 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi-
the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not cator light. The Homelink威 indicator will flash slowly
release the button. and then rapidly after Homelink威 has received the fre-
quency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release
3. Without releasing the button proceed with “Program-
both buttons after the indicator light changes from slow
ming A Rolling Code” Step 2 and follow all remaining
to rapid.
steps.
5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink威 button
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
and observe the indicator light.
For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured
before 1995. • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program-
ming is complete and the garage door/device
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
should activate when the HomeLink威 button is
2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) pressed.
away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program
• To program the two remaining HomeLink威 buttons,
while keeping the HomeLink威 indicator light in view.
repeat each step for each remaining button. DO
3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink威 NOT erase the channels.
button you want to program and the hand-held transmit-
ter button.
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 Button to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this
To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to
follow these steps: time-out in the same manner.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling
process to prevent possible overheating of the garage
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button until 3
door or gate motor.
the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not
release the button. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
3. Without releasing the button proceed with “Program- 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm)
ming A Non-Rolling Code” Step 2 and follow all remain- away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program
ing steps. while keeping the HomeLink威 indicator light in view.
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink威 button,
For programming transmitters in Canada/United States while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand-held
that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink威 has
several seconds of transmission. successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indicator
light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully
Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig-
trained.
nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans-
mission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink威
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
4. Watch for the HomeLink威 indicator to change flash Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 Button
rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,
to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases. The garage door follow these steps:
may open and close while you are programming.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink威 button
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button until
and observe the indicator light.
the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not
• If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- release the button.
ming is complete and the garage door/device
3. Without releasing the button proceed with
should activate when the HomeLink威 button is
“Canadian/Gate Operator Programming” Step 2 and
pressed.
follow all remaining steps.
• To program the two remaining HomeLink威 buttons,
Using HomeLink姞
repeat each step for each remaining button. DO
To operate, press and release the programmed
NOT erase the channels.
HomeLink威 button. Activation will now occur for the
If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate opera-
programming, plug it back in at this time. tor, security system, entry door lock, home/office light-
ing, etc.,). The hand-held transmitter of the device may
also be used at any time.
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171
Security Troubleshooting Tips
It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn If you are having trouble programming HomeLink威, here
in your vehicle. are some of the most common solutions:
To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for • Replace the battery in the original hand-held transmit-
20 seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all ter.
channels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be 3
• Press the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener
erased.
to complete the training for a Rolling Code.
The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver is disabled when
• Did you unplug the device for programming and
the Vehicle Security Alarm is active.
remember to plug it back in?
If you have any problems, or require assistance, please
call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at
www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
General Information
WARNING!
This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry
• Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following
while you are programming the universal trans- two conditions:
ceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people,
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
pets or other objects are in the path of the door or
gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door 2. This device must accept any interference that may be
opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as received including interference that may cause undesired
required by Federal safety standards. This includes operation.
most garage door opener models manufactured
NOTE:
after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener without
• The transmitter has been tested and it complies with
these safety features. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515
FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not
or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for
expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
safety information or assistance.
pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
• Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dan- device.
gerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage
while programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas • The term IC before the certification/registration num-
can cause serious injury or death. ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
WARNING!
The sunroof controls are mounted between the dome/
reading lights. • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof 3
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
• In a collision, there is greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could
also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten
your seat belt properly and make sure all passen-
gers are properly secured too.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sun-
roof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or
Power Sunroof Switch any object to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Opening Sunroof — Express position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati-
Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express
second and the sunroof will open automatically from any Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop
position. The sunroof will open fully and stop automati- the sunroof.
cally. This is called “Express Open”. During Express
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
Open operation, any movement of the sunroof switch
To close the sunroof, press and hold the switch in the
will stop the sunroof.
forward position. Any release of the switch will stop the
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially
To open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rearward closed condition until the switch is pushed and held
to full open. Any release of the switch will stop the forward again.
movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially
Pinch Protect Feature
opened condition until the switch is pushed and held
This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of
rearward again.
the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob-
Closing Sunroof — Express struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the
Press the switch forward and release it within one-half sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc-
second and the sunroof will close automatically from any tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and
release to Express Close.
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175
NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is windows down, or the sunroof (if so equipped) is in
pressed. certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal
occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs
Venting Sunroof — Express
with the rear windows open, then open the front and rear
Press and release the Vent button within one half second
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun- 3
called “Express Vent”, and it will occur regardless of
roof opening to minimize the buffeting.
sunroof position. During Express Vent operation, any
movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
Sunshade Operation
the glass panel.
The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the
sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. Ignition Off Operation
For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is
Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switch
open.
will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch
Wind Buffeting is turned OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of feature.
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power sunroof
switch will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned OFF. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature. The time is programmable. Refer
to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS

There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) electrical power outlets
on this vehicle. Both of the power outlets are protected by
a fuse. Instrument Panel Power Outlet
The instrument panel power outlet, located below the NOTE: To preserve the heating element, do not hold the
climate control knobs, has power available only when the lighter in the heating position.
ignition is ON. This power outlet will also operate a
conventional cigar lighter unit.
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177
A second power outlet is located inside the center con- The center console power outlet is powered directly from
sole. the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged
into this power outlet may discharge the battery and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
NOTE: To ensure proper operation a MOPAR威 knob
and element must be used. 3

Center Console
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts
(13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp)
power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the
system will need to be replaced.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not insert any other object in the power
outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the
fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Power Outlet Fuse Locations
1 — #16 Fuse 15 A Blue Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel
2 — #11 Fuse 15 A Blue Power Outlet Inside Arm Rest
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179

WARNING! CAUTION!
To avoid serious injury or death: • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
• Only devices designed for use in this type of power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
• Do not touch with wet hands. plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will 3
• Close the lid when not in use and while driving discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
the vehicle. and/or prevent the engine from starting.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
electric shock and failure. vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently 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
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF
EQUIPPED
An optional ash receiver is available from your autho-
rized dealer and will fit in the center console front
cupholder.
The optional ash receiver also comes with a cigar lighter
that can be used with the power outlets. Refer to “Power
Outlets” in “Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle”
for further information.

CUPHOLDERS
Front Seat Cupholders Front Cupholders
The cupholders in the center console will accommodate Rear Cupholders
either two large size cups or two 20 oz (.5 L) bottles or The rear seat cupholders are located in the armrest
cans. The one-peice insert can be easily removed for between the rear seats. Pull down the armrest to use the
cleaning. An optional removable ashtray may be located cupholders.
in one of the cupholders.
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181

Rear Cupholders Rear Bottle Holder

Rear Seat Bottle Holder
WARNING!
There are built-in bottle holders located in both rear door
trim panels. If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle
holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn-
ing the occupants. Be careful when closing the doors
to avoid injury.
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
STORAGE CONSOLE FEATURES
Glovebox Storage Compartment Storage
The glovebox storage compartment is located on the right The center console is located between the front driver
side of the instrument panel. To open the glovebox, pull and passenger seats. The center console armrest slides
outward on the latch handle located on the front of the forward from design position to provide added user
glovebox. comfort. The center console can be used for storage and
is also equipped with an electrical power outlet. Refer to
“Power Outlets” in “Understanding The Feature of Your
Vehicle” for further information.

Glovebox Storage Compartment

 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183

Center Console Center Console Storage

Two separate storage compartments are also located The top compartment holds small items, such as a pen
underneath the armrest. and note pad, while the larger bottom compartment will
hold CDs and alike. The bottom compartment also con-
tains a 12 Volt power outlet. The console’s front opening
lid allows for easy access to these compartments.
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE: CARGO AREA FEATURES
• A notch in the front of the console base allows for use The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying
of a cellular phone while it is plugged into the power versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling
outlet with the armrest latched down. nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters. When
the seats are folded down, they provide a continuous,
• The power outlet can also energize the cigar lighter in
nearly flat extension of the load floor.
the optional cup holder ash receiver.
When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make
WARNING! sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the
seatback above the seat strap.
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music WARNING!
players, and other handheld electronic devices
should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
while driving can cause an accident due to distrac- position. If the seatback in not securely locked
tion, resulting in death or injury. into position, the seat will not provide the proper
stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
(Continued)
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185
Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put heavier
WARNING! (Continued)
objects as low and as far forward as possible. Place as
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle. Too much
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down weight or improperly placed weight over or behind the
position) should not be used as a play area by rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to sway.
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision. Children Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the 3
should be seated and using the proper restraint seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dan-
system. gerous 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.
• The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve-
hicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting
in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Ski Pass-Through REAR WINDOW FEATURES
There is a ski pass-through door located behind the rear
Rear Window Defroster
seat armrest that allows longer items, such as snow skis,
The rear window defroster button is located on the
to be stored in the rear cargo area. Lower the armrest and
climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to
pull downward on the latch to open the ski pass-through
turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside
door.
mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button will
illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The
rear window defroster automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of
operation, press the button a second time.
NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.

Ski Pass-Through
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187

CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued)

Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
the heating elements: sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on 3
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
(Continued)
 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

CONTENTS
䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 ▫ EVIC Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 ▫ Compass Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
4
䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 194 ▫ Average Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
䡵 Mini-Trip Computer — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 207 ▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
▫ Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 ▫ Tire PSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
䡵 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — ▫ Elapsed Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 ▫ EVIC Units Selection (Units In Display) . . . . 218
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ▫ System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
▫ Personal Settings
▫ Oil Change Required — If Equipped . . . . . . 212 (Customer-Programmable Features) . . . . . . . 219
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䡵 Setting The Analog Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 䡵 Media Center 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/
RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If
䡵 Media Center 230 (REQ) — AM/FM Stereo
Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Radio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer
(MP3/WMA AUX Jack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 ▫ Operating Instructions (Voice Command
System) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode . . . . . . 222
▫ Operating Instructions
▫ Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped . . . . . . . 241
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 230
䡵 Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) . . . . . . . . . 241
▫ 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
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) . . . . . . . . . 235
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode . . . . 249
▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If
Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 䡵 Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio
(Sales Code RES+RSC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode . . . . . 250
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▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD ▫ List Or Browse Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
And MP3 Audio Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
▫ Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) . . . . . . . . 271
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
䡵 Steering Wheel Audio Controls —
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . . . . . 260 If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . . . . . 260 ▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If ▫ CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 4
Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
䡵 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
䡵 iPod威/USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped . . . . . 265
䡵 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones . . . . . . . 274
▫ Connecting The iPod威 Or External USB
䡵 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning . . . . . 275
▫ Using This Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
▫ Controlling The iPod威 Or External USB
Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Device Using Radio Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
▫ Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
▫ Play Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES

1 — Air Outlet 6 — Radio 11 — Storage Compartment

2 — Side Window Demister Outlet 7 — Passenger Airbag 12 — Climate Control
3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Glove Compartment 13 — Trunk Release Button
4 — Ignition Switch 9 — Heated Seat Switch – If Equipped 14 — Power Outlet
5 — Analog Clock 10 — Hazard Switch
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
1. Temperature Gauge
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act
ture. Any reading below the H (red) mark of the gauge
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
shows that the engine cooling system is operating prop-
from the engine cooling system.
erly. The gauge pointer may show a higher than normal
temperature when driving in hot weather, up mountain 2. Fuel Door Reminder
grades, in heavy stop and go traffic, or when towing a This is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is
trailer. located on the left side of the vehicle.
If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the instrument
cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle.
3. Fuel Gauge
Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
When the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position, the
the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel
pointer remains on the H (red) mark, turn the engine off
tank.
immediately and call for service.
4. Speedometer
There are steps that you can take to slow down an
Indicates the vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and
impending overheat condition. If your air conditioning is
kilometers per hour (km/h).
on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
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5. Low Fuel Light If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting
When the fuel level drops to approximately 2.0 gal- Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”.
lons (7.6 Liters), the fuel symbol will light and a
7. Air Bag Warning Light
single chime will sound.
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds
NOTE: This light will remain on until a minimum of as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
approximately 3.0 gallons of fuel is added. turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while
6. Charging System Light
driving, have the system inspected at an authorized 4
This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints”
ing system. The light should come on briefly when
in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
the ignition is first turned on and remain on briefly as a
further information.
bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s electrical devices, 8. Seat Belt Reminder Light
such as the Front Fog Lights or Rear Window Defroster. When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/
If the Charging System Light remains on, it means that RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight
the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if
system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See your local the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound.
authorized dealer. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver seat
belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Warning Light will
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flash or remain on continuously. Refer to “Occupant 10. Engine Temperature Warning Light
Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your This light warns of an overheated engine condi-
Vehicle” for further information. tion. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the
gauge approaches H , this indicator will illuminate
9. Oil Pressure Warning Light
and a single chime will sound after reaching a set
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The
threshold. Further overheating will cause the tempera-
light will come on and remain on when the
ture gauge to pass H , the indicator will continuously
ignition switch is turned from the OFF to the ON/RUN
flash and a continuous chime will occur until the engine
position, and the light will turn off after the engine is
is allowed to cool.
started. If the bulb does not come on during starting,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer. If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also,
If the light comes on and remains on while driving, stop
shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve-
the vehicle and shut off the engine. DO NOT OPERATE
hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CAUSE IS CORRECTED.
normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for
The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine. service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To
This can be determined using the procedure shown in Do In Emergencies” for further information.
“Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
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11. Brake Warning Light If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces-
This light monitors various brake functions, sary.
including brake fluid level and parking brake
application. If the brake light turns on it may WARNING!
indicate that the parking brake is applied, that
Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger-
the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with
ous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will
the anti-lock brake system.
take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately. 4
ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic
system. Failure of either half of the dual brake system is Vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock brakes (ABS), are also
indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD).
when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light
dropped below a specified level. will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair
to the ABS system is required.
The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.
The operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked
NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp
by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to
cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi-
the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for
tions. The vehicle should have service performed, and
approximately three seconds. The light should then turn
the brake fluid level checked.
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off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is NOTE: You must apply the brakes before shifting from
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light PARK.
inspected by an authorized dealer.
14. Odometer Display/Trip Odometer Display
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is The odometer display shows the total distance the ve-
applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- hicle has been driven. U.S. Federal regulations require
tion. that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify
to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has
NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is
been driven. If your odometer needs to be repaired or
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
serviced, the repair technician should leave the odometer
12. Tachometer reading the same as it was before the repair or service. If
The silver area of the scale shows the permissible engine s/he cannot do so, then the odometer must be set at zero,
revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear range. and a sticker must be placed in the door jamb stating
Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator to what the mileage was before the repair or service. It is a
prevent engine damage. good idea for you to make a record of the odometer
reading before the repair/service, so that you can be sure
13. Shift Lever Indicator
that it is properly reset, or that the door jamb sticker is
The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the
accurate if the odometer must be reset at zero.
instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the
automatic transmission.
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The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To NOTE: If the instrument cluster is equipped with the
switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and optional Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),
release the Trip Odometer button. To reset a trip odom- then warnings such as ”Low Tire,” “Door Ajar” and
eter, display the desired trip odometer to be reset then “Trunk Ajar” will display in the EVIC. (Refer to “Elec-
push and hold the button until the display resets (ap- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” for specific
proximately 2 seconds). Refer to “Trip Odometer Button” messages).
for additional information.
LoW tirE
Vehicle Odometer Messages When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer 4
When the appropriate conditions exist, the odometer will display will toggle between LoW and tirE for three
display the following messages: cycles.
door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door Ajar HOTOIL
dECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trunk Ajar When this message is displayed there is a engine oil
LoW tirE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low Tire Pressure over-temperature condition. When this condition occurs,
CHANgE OIL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil Change Required the “HOTOIL” message will be displayed in the odom-
gASCAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Cap Fault eter along with a chime.
HOTOIL. . . . . . . . . . . Engine Oil Temperature Exceeds
Safe Threshold Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To Do In
Emergencies”.
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gASCAP means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate
If the vehicle diagnostic system detects a leak or change dependent upon your personal driving style.
in the evaporative system, or the fuel filler cap is loose,
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
improperly installed, or damaged, the words “gASCAP”
time you turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
will display in the odometer display area. If this occurs,
To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the
tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the odom-
Trip Odometer button on the instrument cluster. To reset
eter reset button to turn off the “gASCAP” message.
the oil change indicator system (after performing the
(Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic System — OBDII” in
scheduled maintenance) perform the following proce-
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information). If
dure:
the problem continues, the message will appear the next
time the vehicle is started. See your authorized dealer 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position
service center as soon as possible. (do not start the engine).
CHANgE OIL 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly 3 times
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change within 10 seconds.
indicator system. The “CHANgE OIL” message will flash
3. Turn the ignition switch to the 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.
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4. For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle 17. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle This light informs you of a problem with the
Information Center (EVIC)”. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a
problem is detected, the light will come on
15. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped
while the engine is running. If the light remains
This indicator shows that the Electronic Speed
lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be
Control System is ON.
drivable and not need towing, however see your autho-
16. Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset Button rized dealer for service as soon as possible. 4
Trip Odometer If the light is flashing when the engine is running you
Press and release this button to change the display from may experience power loss, an elevated/rough idle, and
odometer to “Trip A.” Press and release it a second time increased brake pedal effort, and your vehicle may
to change the display to “Trip B.” Press and release it a require towing. Immediate service is required.
third time to change the display back to the odometer.
The light will come on when the ignition switch is first
To reset the trip odometer, first display the trip mileage turned on and remain briefly as a bulb check. This is
that you want to reset, “Trip A” or “Trip B.” Then push normal. If the light does not come on during starting,
and hold the button (approximately 2 seconds) until the have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
display resets to 0 miles (km). The odometer must be in
Trip Mode to reset the trip odometer.
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18. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped 21. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the park This indicator will illuminate when the front fog
lights or headlights are turned on. lights are on.
22. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped
This light will flash rapidly for approximately
19. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator
16 seconds when the alarm system is arming.
Light — If Equipped
The light will begin to flash slowly indicating
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con-
that the system is armed. The light will stop
trol system (ESC) has been turned off by the
flashing when the vehicle is disarmed.
driver.
23. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light — If Equipped
20. Turn Signal Indicators This light monitors the ABS. This light will
The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior come on when the ignition key is turned to the
turn signal, when using the turn signal lever. A ON/RUN position and may stay on for ap-
chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile proximately three seconds.
(1.6 km) with either turn signal on.
NOTE: If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check
for a defective outside light bulb.
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If the ABS light remains on or comes on during driving, 24. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/
it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped
is not functioning and that service is required, however, The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
the conventional brake system will continue to operate Light” in the instrument cluster will come on
normally provided that the BRAKE warning light is not when the ignition switch is turned to the
on. ON/RUN position. It should go out with the
engine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction In-
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced
as soon as possible to restore the benefit of Anti-Lock
dicator Light” comes on continuously with the engine 4
running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC
Brakes.
system. If this light remains on after several ignition
The ABS warning light should be checked frequently to cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles
assure that it is operating properly. Turn the ignition key (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see
to the on position, but do not start the vehicle. The light your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the
should come on. If the light does not come on, have the problem diagnosed and corrected.
system inspected by an authorized dealer.
NOTE:
• The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo-
mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to
ON/RUN.
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• Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
system will be ON, even if it was turned off previously. equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when
• The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi-
when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
that caused the ESC activation.
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
25. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
should be checked monthly when cold and reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
low tire pressure telltale.
tires.)
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Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
CAUTION!
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for warning have been established for the tire size
approximately one minute and then remain continuously equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera-
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- tion or sensor damage may result when using re-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. placement equipment that is not of the same size, 4
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can or
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a
of reasons, including the installation of replacement or TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the 26. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of
tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS monitors emissions, engine, and automatic trans-
to continue to function properly. mission control systems. The light will illuminate when
the key is in the ON/RUN position before engine start. If
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the bulb does not come on when turning the key from
WARNING!
LOCK to ON/RUN, have the condition checked
promptly. A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced
above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap,
operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you
poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the light after
drive slowly or park over flammable substances such
engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
as dry plants, wood, cardboard, etc. This could result
stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In
in death or serious injury to the driver, occupants or
most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will
others.
not require towing.
27. Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If
CAUTION!
Equipped
Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause This light indicates that the transmission fluid
damage to the engine control system. It also could temperature is running hot. This may occur
affect fuel economy and drivability. If the MIL is with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this
flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and light turns on while driving, safely pull over
power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is and stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into
required. NEUTRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the
light turns off.
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29. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
CAUTION!
Display — If Equipped
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- This display shows the EVIC messages when the appro-
ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause priate conditions exist. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
severe transmission damage or transmission failure. mation Center (EVIC)” for further information.

MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED

WARNING! The Mini-Trip Computer is located in the instrument
cluster and features a driver-interactive trip information
4
If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is
illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle, and temperature display.
in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to NOTE: The system will display the last known outside
boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to
components and cause a fire. be driven several minutes before the updated tempera-
ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the
28. High Beam Indicator displayed temperature; therefore, temperature readings
This light indicates that the headlights are on high are not updated when the vehicle is not moving.
beam. Pull the turn signal lever toward the steer-
ing wheel to switch the headlights to low beam.
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Control Buttons RESET Button
To reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the
ON position, then press and hold the RESET button
located on the steering wheel.
The following displays can be reset or changed:
• Trip A
• Trip B
Trip Odometer (ODO)
This display shows the distance traveled since the last
reset. Press and release the STEP button on the instru-
ment cluster to switch from odometer, to Trip A or Trip B.
Mini-Trip Control Buttons Trip A
STEP Button Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last
Press the STEP button located on the steering wheel to reset.
scroll through sub menus (i.e., Temperature, Trip Func-
tions: Odometer, Trip A, Trip B). Trip B
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last
reset.
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER The EVIC consists of the following:
(EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED
• Compass Heading Display (N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE,
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
SW)
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster. • Mileage (Avg/MPG)
• Miles To Empty
• Low Tire Information (Tire Pressure Monitor System 4
(TPMS) Displays) — if equipped
• Timer
• Units
• System Warnings (Door Ajar, etc.)
• Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
• Outside Temperature Display (°F or °C)
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) • Audio Mode Displays – 12 preset Radio Stations or CD
Title and Track number when playing
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The system allows the driver to select information by Press and release the MENU button to advance
pressing the following buttons on the instrument panel the display to each of the EVIC Main Menu
switch bank located below the climate controls: features. Upon reaching the last item in the
MENU Main Menu the EVIC will advance to the first
Button item in the Main Menu with the next MENU
button press and release.
Press and release the DOWN button to advance
the display through the various Trip Functions
or Personal Settings.
DOWN
Button

Press and release the COMPASS button to

display the compass heading, the outside
temperature, and Audio Info (when the ra-
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons
COMPASS dio is on) screen when the current screen is
Button not the compass, outside temp, audio info
screen.
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Press and release the SELECT Button to accept • Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single
a selection. The SELECT Button also resets chime)
various Trip Functions.
• RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Battery Low (with a
SELECT single chime)
Button
• Personal Settings Not Avail – Vehicle Not In PARK
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays • Personal Settings Not Avail – Vehicle in Motion
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays • Door Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which door
4
the following messages: is open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in
• Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime motion).
after one mile traveled) • Doors Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which doors
• Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) are open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in
motion).
• Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
• Trunk Open (with vehicle graphic showing and open
• Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single trunk and A single chime )
chime)
• Lights On
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• Key In Ignition Oil Change Required — If Equipped
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
• Remote start aborted — Door ajar
indicator system. The Oil Change Required message will
• Remote start aborted — Hood ajar flash in the EVIC display for approximately five seconds
after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next
• Remote start aborted — Trunk ajar
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
• Remote start aborted — Fuel low indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
• Remote start disabled — System fault
your personal driving style.
• Oil Change Required (with a single chime)
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
• Low Tire (with a graphic of the car showing which time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
tire(s) is/are low - with a single chime). Refer to ⬙Tire position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
Pressure Monitoring System⬙ in ⬙Starting and Operat- release the MENU button. To reset the oil change indica-
ing⬙. tor system (after performing the scheduled maintenance),
perform the following procedure:
• Check TPM System (with a single chime) Refer to ⬙Tire
Pressure Monitoring System⬙ in ⬙Starting and 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not
Operating⬙. start the engine.)
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2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times • Distance to Empty
within 10 seconds.
• Tire Pressure Status display
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
• Elapsed Time
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
• EVIC Units Selection
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary repeat this procedure. • System Status
EVIC Main Menu • Personal Settings 4
To step to each main menu feature press and release the
NOTE: For features in the EVIC that can be reset
MENU button once for each step. A step from the last
(Average Fuel Economy and Elapsed Time), the EVIC
item in the list will cause the first item in the feature list
prompts a reset with a SELECT button graphic and the
to be displayed. The following features are in the Main
word RESET next to it.
menu:
When the SELECT button is pressed, the selected feature
• Compass
will reset and RESET ALL will display next to the
• Outside Temperature SELECT button graphic. Pressing SELECT a second time
will reset both Average Fuel Economy and Elapsed Time.
• Audio Information (if radio is on) display
• Average Fuel Economy
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After three seconds without pressing SELECT, RESET Automatic Compass Calibration
ALL will return to RESET and only the selected feature This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the
will have been reset. need to calibrate the compass manually. When the ve-
hicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the
Compass Display
EVIC will flash the “CAL” indicator until the compass is
The compass heading indicates the direction
calibrated. You may calibrate the compass by completing
the vehicle is facing. Press and release the
one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large
compass button to display one of eight
metal or metallic objects) until the CAL indicator in the
compass headings, the outside temperature,
EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally.
COMPASS and audio information (if the radio is on) if
Button the EVIC display is not already displaying NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and
this screen. an environment free from large metallic objects such as
buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks,
NOTE: The system will display the last known outside
etc.
temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to
be driven several minutes before the updated tempera-
ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the
displayed temperature; therefore, temperature readings
are not updated when the vehicle is not moving.
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Manual Compass Calibration 5. Drive the vehicle slowly (under 5 mph / 8 km/h),
If the compass appears erratic or inaccurate, and the completing one or more circles (in an area free from large
variance has been properly set, you may wish to manu- metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” indicator turns
ally recalibrate the compass. To manually calibrate the off. The compass will now function normally.
compass:
Compass Variance
1. Start the engine. Leave the shift lever in PARK in order Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic
to enter the EVIC Programming Menus. North and Geographic North. To compensate for the
differences, the variance should be set for the zone where 4
2. Press and release the MENU button until “Personal
the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly
Settings” displays in the EVIC.
set, the compass will automatically compensate for the
3. Press and release the DOWN button until “Calibrate differences and provide the most accurate compass head-
Compass Yes” displays in the EVIC. ing.
4. Press and release the SELECT button and the “CAL”
indicator will start flashing.
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NOTE: Magnetic and battery powered devices, (such as To Change Compass Variance:
cell phones, iPod’s, radar detectors, PDA’s and laptops)
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Leave the
should be kept away from the top of the instrument
shift lever in PARK.
panel. This is where the compass module is located and
such devices may interfere and cause false compass 2. Press and release the MENU button until “Personal
readings. Settings” displays in the EVIC.
3. Press and release the DOWN button until “Compass
Variance” and the current Variance Value displays in the
EVIC.
4. Press and release the SELECT button to increment the
Variance Value by one, (one button press per update),
until the proper variance zone is selected according to the
map.
NOTE: The Variance Values will wrap around from 15
back to 1. The Default Variance is Zone 8.

Compass Variance Map

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Average Fuel Economy When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)
estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
to a text display of ⬙LOW FUEL”. This display will
Average Fuel Economy can be reset by pressing and
continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a
holding the SELECT button (as prompted in the EVIC
significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the
display). Upon reset, the history information will be
LOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will display.
erased, and the averaging will continue from the last fuel
average reading before the reset. Tire PSI
Press and release the MENU button until ⬙Tire PSI⬙ is 4
Distance To Empty (DTE)
displayed.
Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with
Tire pressure information is displayed as follows:
the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous • If tire pressure is OK for all tires, TIRE and a vehicle
and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel graphic are displayed with tire pressure values in each
tank level. DTE cannot be reset. corner or the graphic.
NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle • If one or more tires have low pressure, LOW TIRE and
loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of a vehicle graphic are displayed with tire pressure
the vehicle, regardless of the DTE display value. values in each corner of the graphic. Tire pressure
values that are too low will be flashing.
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• If the Tire Pressure System requires service, ⬙Check EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display)
TPM System⬙ is displayed. Tire PSI is an information
Displays the units used for the Outside Temperature,
only function and cannot be reset.
Average Fuel Economy, Distance to Empty and Tire
Elapsed Time Pressure features. Press and Release the SELECT button
to toggle units between ⬙U.S.⬙ and ⬙METRIC⬙.
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset.
Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is System Status
in the RUN or START position.
Displays SYSTEM OK if there are no active Warning
Elapsed time is displayed as follows: Messages stored. Pressing and releasing the DOWN
button when SYSTEM OK is displayed will do nothing.
hours:minutes:seconds
Displays SYSTEM WARNINGS PRESENT if there are
Elapsed time can be reset by pressing and holding the active Warning Messages stored. Pressing and releasing
SELECT button (as prompted in the EVIC display). Upon the DOWN button when SYSTEM WARNINGS PRES-
reset all digits will change to zeros and time will start ENT is displayed will display each stored warning for
incrementing again if the ignition switch is in RUN or each button press. Press and Release the MENU button to
START. return to the Main Menu.
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Personal Settings Auto Unlock on Exit
(Customer-Programmable Features) When ON is selected and the transaxle is in the PARK or
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall NEUTRAL position, all doors will unlock when the
features when the automatic transaxle is in PARK. driver’s door is opened. To make your selection, press the
SELECT button until ON or OFF appears.
Press and release the MENU button until “Personal
Settings” displays in the EVIC. RKE Unlock
When “Driver Door 1st Press” is selected, only the
Press and release the DOWN button to display the
driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote 4
following programmable features:
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When
Language Driver Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKE
When in this display you may select different languages transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passen-
for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions. ger’s doors. When “All Doors 1st Press” is selected, all of
Pressing the SELECT button while in this display selects the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Dutch de- transmitter UNLOCK button. To make your selection,
pending on availability. As you continue, the displayed press and release the SELECT button until “Driver Door
information will be shown in the selected language. 1st Press” or “All Doors 1st Press” appears.
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Sound Horn with Lock Headlamps With Wipers
When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when (Available with Auto Headlights Only)
the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This feature When ON is selected, and the headlight switch is in the
may be selected with or without the Flash Lamp with AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi-
Lock feature. To make your selection, press and release mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The
the SELECT button until ON or OFF appears. headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned
off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your
Flash Lamp with Lock
selection, press the SELECT button until ON or OFF
When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will
appears.
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the
RKE transmitter. This feature may be selected with or NOTE: Turning the headlights on during the daytime
without the Sound Horn on lock feature selected. To causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the
make your selection, press and release the SELECT brightness, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The
button until ON or OFF appears. Features Of Your Vehicle.”
Headlamp Off Delay Key-Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to When this feature is selected, the power window
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds switches, radio, Uconnect™ phone (if equipped), and
when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
the SELECT button until 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds appears. after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.
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Opening either front vehicle door will cancel this feature. SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK
To make your selection, press the SELECT button until
To set the analog clock, located at the top center of the
Off, 45 sec., 5 min., or 10 min. appears.
instrument panel, press and hold the button in until the
Illumin. Approach setting is correct. The clock will adjust slowly at first and
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate then quicker the longer the button is held.
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter. To
make your selection, press the SELECT button until 4
“OFF,” “30 sec,” “60 sec,” or “90 sec” appears.
Display Units In
The EVIC and odometer can be changed between English
and Metric units of measure. To make your selection,
press and release the SELECT button until “U.S.” or
“METRIC” appears.
Compass Variance
Refer to “Compass Display” for more information.
Calibrate Compass Setting The Analog Clock
Refer to “Compass Display” for more information.
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MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
(MP3/WMA AUX JACK)
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.
SEEK Buttons
Media Center 230 (REQ) Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next
listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch
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to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not
will remain tuned to the new station until you make available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With
another selection. Holding either button will bypass Uconnect Phone” message will display on the radio
stations without stopping until you release it. screen.
SCAN Button Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped
Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature
the next listenable station in AM, FM or Satellite (if (if equipped). Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the
equipped) frequencies, pausing for five seconds at each Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further 4
listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop details.
the search, press the SCAN button a second time.
If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not
Voice Command Button Uconnect™ Phone — If available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With
Equipped Uconnect Phone” message will display on the radio
Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature screen.
(if equipped). Refer to “Voice Command in the
TIME Button
Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further
Press the TIME button to alternate locations of the time
details.
and frequency display.
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Clock Setting Procedure INFO Button
Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call
1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink.
letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text
2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/ message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
SCROLL control knob.
RW/FF
3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons
SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes 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
or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies.
4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/
SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control TUNE Control
knob to save the time change. Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.
5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds.
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade
The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS
and selecting the “SET HOME CLOCK” entry. Once in
will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to
this display follow the above procedure, starting at
the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones.
step 2.
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Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second MUSIC TYPE Button
time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button
mid-range tones. or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five
seconds will allow the program format type to be se-
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third
lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast
time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL
Music Type information.
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
treble tones. Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 4
format types:
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth
time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/ Program Type 16-Digit Character Display
SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the No program type or
None
sound level from the right or left side speakers. undefined
Adult Hits Adlt Hit
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time
and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Classical Classicl
knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between Classic Rock Cls Rock
the front and rear speakers. College College
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to Country Country
exit setting tone, balance, and fade. Foreign Language Language
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Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Program Type 16-Digit Character Display
Information Inform Top 40 Top 40
Jazz Jazz Weather Weather
News News By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon
Nostalgia Nostalga is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency
Oldies Oldies station with the same selected Music Type name. The
Personality Persnlty Music Type function only operates when in the FM
Public Public mode.
Rhythm and Blues R&B If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type
Religious Music Rel Musc (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be
Religious Talk Rel Talk exited and the radio will tune to the preset station.
Rock Rock SETUP Button
Soft Soft Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between
Soft Rock Soft Rck the following items:
Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R & B
NOTE: Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll
Sports Sports through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button to
Talk Talk select an entry and make changes.
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• DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, • Angle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change
selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (if
highlighted selection. Use the remote control to scroll equipped).
up and down the menu (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 4
DVD.
• DVD Play Options - Selecting the DVD Play Options
will display the following: • VES™ Power - Allows you to turn VES™ ON and
OFF (if equipped).
• Subtitle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch
subtitles to different subtitle languages that are • VES™ Lock - Locks out rear VES™ remote controls (if
available on the disc (if equipped). equipped).
• Audio Stream – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will • VES™ CH1/CH2 - Allows the user to change the
switch to different audio languages (if supported on mode of either the IR1 or IR2 wireless headphones by
the disc) (if equipped). pressing the AUDIO/SELECT button (if equipped).
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• Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button allows Audio Language — If Equipped
you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio
knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the language (effective only if the language is supported by
TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes. the disc). You can select a language not listed by scrolling
Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to save down and selecting ⬙other.⬙ Enter the country code using
changes. the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down
to select the number and then push to select.
• Player Defaults - Selecting this item will allow the
user to scroll through the following items and set Subtitle Language — If Equipped
defaults according to customer preference. Selecting this item allows you to choose a default subtitle
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
default startup DVD menu language (effective only if
the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down
language supported by disc). If you want to select a
to select the number and then push to select.
language not listed, then scroll down and select ⬙other.⬙
Enter the four-digit country code using the TUNE/ Subtitles — If Equipped
SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the Selecting this item allows you to choose between subtitle
number and then push to select. Off or On.
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Audio DRC — If Equipped a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, the
Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio defaults are effective only if the disc supports the
dynamic range. The default is set to ⬙High,⬙ and under customer-preferred settings.
this setting, dialogues will play at 11 db higher than if the
AM and FM Buttons
setting is ⬙Normal.⬙
Press the buttons to select AM or FM mode.
Aspect Ratio — If Equipped
SET Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory
Selecting this item allows you to choose between wide
screen, pan scan, and letter box.
When you are receiving a station that you wish to 4
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.
AutoPlay — If Equipped The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
When this is set to On and a DVD video is inserted, it will Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this station
bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the and press and release that button. If a button is not
movie. In some rare cases, the DVD player may not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but-
auto-play the main title. In such cases, use the MENU ton, the station will continue to play but will not be
button on the remote control to select desired title to play. stored into pushbutton memory.
NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before You may add a second station to each pushbutton by
loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings after 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
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both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM, Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and
and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into
MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)
pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2 The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by
memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton geographic region. These region codes must match in
twice. order for the disc to play. If the region code for the DVD
disc does not match the region code for the radio DVD
Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
player, it will not play the disc. Customers may take their
button number will display.
vehicle to an authorized dealer to change the region code
Buttons 1 - 6 of the player a maximum of five times.
These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you
commit to pushbutton memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 CAUTION!
Satellite (if equipped) stations}.
The radio may shut down during extremely hot
DISC Button conditions. When this occurs, the radio will indicate
Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from “Disc Hot” and shut off until a safe temperature is
AM/FM modes to Disc modes. 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)
position to operate the radio. Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton
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 4
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
player mechanism. the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK
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)
works in a similar manner. The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660
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 nor-
mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported.
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The radio uses the following limits for file systems: If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and
MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/
• Maximum number of directory levels: 8
WMA tracks on that disc.
• Maximum number of files: 255
Supported MP3/WMA File Formats
• Maximum number of folders: 100 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 4
character extension) as an invalid MP3/WMA and will not play the file.
• 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 Sampling Fre- Playback of MP3/WMA Files

Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded,
Specification quency (kHz)
320, 256, 224, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium
MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more
48, 44.1, 32 time to start playing the MP3/WMA files.
Layer 3 112, 96, 80, 64,
56, 48
Loading times for playback of MP3/WMA files may be
160, 128, 144, affected by the following:
MPEG-2 Audio
24, 22.05, 16 112, 96, 80, 64,
Layer 3
56, 48 • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than
CD-R media
WMA Sampling Fre-
Bit Rate (kbps)
Specification quency (kHz) • Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer
48, 64, 96, 128, to load than non-multisession discs
WMA 44.1 and 48
160, 192 VBR
• Number of files and folders - Loading times will
ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title increase with more files and folders
are supported for ID3 version 1 tags. ID3 version 2 is not
supported by the radios. To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended
to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a
Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option
supported. before writing to the disc.
 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235
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
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Selecting a
The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which
folder by pressing the TUNE/SCROLL control knob will
allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an
begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the
MP3/WMA player, cassette player, or microphone and
next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain
utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source
playable files).
and play through the vehicle speakers. 4
The folder list will time out after five seconds.
Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil-
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) iary device if the AUX jack is connected.
Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through
NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the
the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File
device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio
Name, and Folder Name (if available).
is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the
Press the INFO button once more to return to ⬙elapsed AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume
time⬙ priority mode. down.
Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or SEEK Button (Auxiliary Mode)
more and radio will display song titles for each file. No function.
236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operating Instructions — Voice Command System
No function. (If Equipped)
For the radio, Refer to “Voice Command” in the
EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further
No function.
details.
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If
Equipped)
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the Uconnect™ User
Press the TIME button to change the display from Manual located on the DVD for further details.
elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
display for five seconds.
System (VES)™ (If Equipped)
RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode) Refer to “Video Entertainment System (VES)™” for fur-
No function. ther details.
SET Button (Auxiliary Mode) Dolby威
No function. Manufactured under license from Dolby威 Laboratories.
⬙Dolby威⬙ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby威 Laboratories.
 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237
Macrovision NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has
This product incorporates copyright protection technol- limited coverage in Alaska.
ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec-
System Activation
tual property rights. Use of this copyright protection
Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you
technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is
may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only,
service that is included with the factory-installed satellite
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel-
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
come kit that contains general information, including 4
DTS™ how to setup your on-line listening account. For further
⬙DTS™⬙ and ⬙DTS™ 2.0⬙ are trademarks of Digital The- information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or
ater Systems, Inc. visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at www-
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If .siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents.
Equipped Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- Number (ESN/SID)
ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to Please have the following information available when
coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite calling:
Radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music,
sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil- 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios. Number (ESN/SID).
238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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 posi- on or above the antenna.
tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll
Reception Quality
using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is
Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the
selected. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and the
following reasons:
Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number
display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on • The vehicle is parked in an underground parking
the radio to exit this screen. structure or under a physical obstacle.
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
 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia INFO Button
(Satellite) Mode Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa-
tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail-
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or
able). Also, pressing and holding the INFO button for an
ACC position to operate the radio.
additional three seconds will make the radio display the
SEEK Buttons Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next to normal display).
channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek
RW/FF 4
up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will
Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons
remain tuned to the new channel until you make another
causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the
selection. Holding either button will bypass channels
direction of the arrows.
without stopping until you release it.
TUNE Control (Rotary)
SCAN Button
Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise
Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel.
the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con-
tinuing to the next. To stop the search, press the SCAN MUSIC TYPE Button
button a second time. Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type
mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button
240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory
seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. When you are receiving a channel that you wish to
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.
Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music
The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
type.
Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel
By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type and press and release that button. If a button is not
function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but-
channel with the same selected Music Type name. ton, the channel will continue to play but will not be
stored into pushbutton memory.
If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type
(Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by
exited and the radio will tune to the preset channel. repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display
SETUP Button
window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2. This
Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the
allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into
following items:
pushbutton memory. The channels stored in SET 2
• Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/ memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice.
SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This
Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the
button number will display.
Sirius subscription.
 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241
Buttons 1 - 6 MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)
These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you
NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right
commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations).
side of the radio faceplate.
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/
RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side
of the unit’s faceplate. 4
Refer to your Uconnect™ Multimedia RHR, RER, RBZ or
RHB user’s manual for detailed operating instructions.
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System)
— If Equipped
Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ User
Manual located on the DVD for further details.
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Media Center 130 (RES)
Equipped
Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the Uconnect™ User
Manual located on the DVD for further details.
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode SEEK Buttons
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch
position to operate the radio.
to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) will remain tuned to the new station until you make
Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the another selection. Holding either button will bypass
radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second stations without stopping, until you release it.
time to turn off the radio.
TIME Button
Electronic Volume Control Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 and radio frequency.
degrees) in either direction, without stopping. Turning
Clock Setting Procedure
the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the
volume, and to the left decreases it. 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink.
When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/
set at the same volume level as last played. SCROLL control knob.
3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/
SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes
will begin to blink.
 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243
4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second
SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL
knob to save time change. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
mid-range tones.
5. To exit, press any button/knob, or wait five seconds.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third
RW/FF
time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL
Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the
treble tones. 4
direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either
AM or FM frequencies. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth
time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/
TUNE Control
SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the
Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise
sound level from the right or left side speakers.
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade
and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS
knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between
will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to
the front and rear speakers.
the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones.
244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM
exit setting tone, balance, and fade. and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.
The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by
AM/FM Button
pressing the pushbutton twice.
Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode.
Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton
button number will display.
Memory
When you are receiving a station that you wish to Buttons 1 - 6
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you
button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM
window. Select the button (1 to 6) you wish to lock onto stations).
this station and press and release that button. If a button
DISC Button
is not selected within five seconds after pressing the
Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from
SET/RND button, the station will continue to play but
AM/FM modes to Disc modes.
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
 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio
MP3 Audio Play ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and
begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will
NOTE:
show the track number, and index time in minutes and
• The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1.
position to operate the radio.
• This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), CAUTION!
recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact
• This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs 4
discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and
only. The use of other sized discs may damage the
multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
CD player mechanism.
Inserting Compact Disc(s) • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel
Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD away and jam the player mechanism.
label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into • The RES Media Center is a single CD player. Do
the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the not attempt to insert a second CD if one is already
radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than loaded.
1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be
ejected before a new disc can be loaded. EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD
Press the EJECT button to eject the CD.
246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within RW/FF
10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD
the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or
RW or another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse)
A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF.
button works in a similar manner.
NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on
AM/FM Button
convertible or soft-top models (if equipped).
Press the button to select either AM or FM mode.
SEEK Button
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the
Press this button while the CD is playing to activate
CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning
Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the
of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the
compact disc in random order to provide an interesting
previous selection if the CD is within the first second of
change of pace.
the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK
button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran-
CD and MP3 modes. domly selected track.
TIME Button Press the RND button a second time to stop Random
Press this button to change the display from a large CD Play.
playing time display to a small CD playing time display.
 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247
Notes on Playing MP3 Files • Maximum number of files: 255
The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3
• Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file
file recording media and formats are limited. When
names and folder names is limited. For large numbers
writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric-
of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to
tions.
display the file name and folder name, and will assign
Supported Media (Disc Types) a number instead. With a maximum number of files,
The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With
CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this 4
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 three-
When reading discs recorded using formats other than
character extension)
ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read
files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three-
mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. character extension)
The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.
Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal
• Maximum number of folder levels: 8
CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files).
248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Discs created with an option such as ⬙keep disc open after MPEG Sampling Fre-
writing⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of Bit Rate (kbps)
Specification quency (kHz)
multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in 320, 256, 224,
longer disc loading times. MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,
48, 44.1, 32
Supported MP3 File Formats Layer 3 112, 96, 80, 64,
56, 48, 40, 32
The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten-
sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 160, 128, 144,
extension may cause playback problems. The radio is MPEG-2 Audio 112, 96, 80, 64,
24, 22.05, 16
Layer 3 56, 48, 40, 32, 24,
designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will
16, 8
not play the file.
ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title
When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not
an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the supported by the radios.
following table are supported. In addition, variable bit
rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not
use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or supported.
VBR bit rate.
 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249
Playback of MP3 Files Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which
radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an
contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s
time to start playing the MP3 files. audio system to amplify the source and play through the
vehicle speakers.
Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected
by the following: Pressing the DISC/AUX button will change the mode to
auxiliary device if the AUX jack is connected. 4
• Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than
CD-R media NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the
device’s volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is
• Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer
not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX
to load than non-multisession discs
audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down.
• Number of files and folders - Loading times will
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
increase with more files and folders
Press this button to change the display to time of day. The
To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is
to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a OFF).
single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option
before writing to the disc.
250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
(SALES CODE RES+RSC)
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right position to operate the radio.
side of the radio faceplate.
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
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.
Media Center 130 (RES/RSC) SEEK Buttons
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next
listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch
 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251
to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped
will remain tuned to the new station until you make Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature
another selection. Holding either button will bypass (if equipped). Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Under-
stations without stopping until you release it. standing The Features Of Your Vehicle”.
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not
Refer to “Voice Command” in “Understanding The Fea- available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With
tures Of Your Vehicle”. Uconnect Phone” message will display on the radio
screen. 4
Voice Command Button Uconnect™ Phone — If
Equipped TIME Button
Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time
(if equipped). Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Under- and radio frequency.
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle”.
Clock Setting Procedure
If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not
1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink.
available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With
Uconnect Phone” message will display on the radio 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/
screen. SCROLL control knob.
252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ INFO Button
SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call
will begin to blink. letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text
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
knob to save time change. Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons
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 Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade
procedure, starting at Step 2. 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.
 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second MUSIC TYPE Button
time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button
mid-range tones. or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five
seconds will allow the program format type to be se-
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third
lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast
time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL
Music Type information.
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
treble tones. Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 4
format types:
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth
time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/ Program Type 16-Digit Character Display
SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the No program type or
None
sound level from the right or left side speakers. undefined
Adult Hits Adlt Hit
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time
and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Classical Classicl
knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between Classic Rock Cls Rock
the front and rear speakers. College College
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to Country Country
exit setting tone, balance, and fade. Foreign Language Language
254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Program Type 16-Digit Character Display
Information Inform Top 40 Top 40
Jazz Jazz Weather Weather
News News By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon
Nostalgia Nostalga is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency
Oldies Oldies station with the same selected Music Type name. The
Personality Persnlty Music Type function only operates when in the FM
Public Public mode.
Rhythm and Blues R&B If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type
Religious Music Rel Musc (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be
Religious Talk Rel Talk exited and the radio will tune to the preset station.
Rock Rock SETUP Button
Soft Soft Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between
Soft Rock Soft Rck the following items:
Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B
• Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow
Sports Sports you to set the clock. Adjust the hours by turning the
Talk Talk TUNE/SCROLL control knob. After adjusting the
 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255
hours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set You may add a second station to each pushbutton by
the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the
control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and
to save time change. SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM
and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.
AM/FM Button
The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by
Press the button to select either AM or FM mode.
pressing the pushbutton twice. 4
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton
Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
Memory
button number will display.
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND Buttons 1 - 6
button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you
window. Select the button (1–6) you wish to lock onto this commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM
station and press and release that button. If a button is stations).
not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET/
DISC/AUX Button
RND button, the station will continue to play but will not
Pressing the DISC/AUX button will allow you to switch
be stored into pushbutton memory.
from AM/FM modes to DISC/AUX mode.
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Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio
MP3 Audio Play ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and
begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will
NOTE:
show the track number, and index time in minutes and
• The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1.
position to operate the radio.
• This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), CAUTION!
recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact
• This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs
discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and
only. The use of other sized discs may damage the
multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
CD player mechanism.
Inserting Compact Disc(s) • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel
Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD away and jam the player mechanism.
label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into • The RES Media Center is a single CD player. Do
the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the not attempt to insert a second CD if one is already
radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than loaded.
1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be
ejected before a new disc can be loaded. EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD
Press the EJECT button to eject the CD.
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If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within RW/FF
10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will
the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or
another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) button
A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF.
works in a similar manner.
NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on
AM/FM Button
convertible or soft-top models (if equipped).
Press the button to select either AM or FM mode.
SEEK Button 4
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the
Press this button while the CD is playing to activate
CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning
Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the
of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the
compact disc in random order to provide an interesting
previous selection if the CD is within the first second of
change of pace.
the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK
button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran-
CD and MP3 modes. domly selected track.
TIME Button Press the SET/RND button a second time to stop Ran-
Press this button to change the display from a large CD dom Play.
playing time display to a small CD playing time display.
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Notes On Playing MP3 Files • Maximum number of files: 255
The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3
• Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file
file recording media and formats are limited. When
names and folder names is limited. For large numbers
writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric-
of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to
tions.
display the file name and folder name and will assign
Supported Media (Disc Types) a number instead. With a maximum number of files,
The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With
CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this
display.)
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
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 three-
When reading discs recorded using formats other than
character extension)
ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read
files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three-
mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. character extension)
The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.
Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal
• Maximum number of folder levels: 8
CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files).
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Discs created with an option such as ⬙keep disc open after MPEG Sampling Fre-
writing⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of Bit Rate (kbps)
Specification quency (kHz)
multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in 320, 256, 224,
longer disc loading times. MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,
48, 44.1, 32
Supported MP3 File Formats Layer 3 112, 96, 80, 64,
56, 48, 40, 32
The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten-
sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 160, 128, 144,
extension may cause playback problems. The radio is MPEG-2 Audio
24, 22.05, 16
112, 96, 80, 64, 4
Layer 3 56, 48, 40, 32, 24,
designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will
16, 8
not play the file.
ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title
When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not
an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the supported by the radios.
following table are supported. In addition, variable bit
rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not
use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or supported.
VBR bit rates.
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Playback of MP3 Files LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders
radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by
contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more
turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Selecting a
time to start playing the MP3 files. folder by pressing the TUNE/SCROLL control knob will
begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the
Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected
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
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
• Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer
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
Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or
single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option
more and the radio will display song titles for each file.
before writing to the disc.
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Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
to return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ display. Press this button to change the display to time of day. The
time of day will display for five seconds (when the
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
ignition is OFF).
The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which
allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If
MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle’s Equipped
audio system to amplify the source and play through the Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast-
vehicle speakers. ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to 4
coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite
Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil-
Radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music,
iary device if the AUX jack is connected.
sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil-
NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios.
device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio
NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has
is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the
limited coverage in Alaska.
AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume
down. 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
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radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel- using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is
come kit that contains general information, including selected. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and the
how to setup your on-line listening account. For further Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number
information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on
visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at www- the radio to exit this screen.
.siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents.
Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Press the SAT button until ⬙SAT⬙ appears in the display. A
Number (ESN/SID) CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio
Please have the following information available when mode.
calling:
Satellite Antenna
1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the
Number (ESN/SID). roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects
placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause
2. Your Vehicle Identification Number.
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
the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly
ESN/SID Access
on or above the antenna.
With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi-
tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll
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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 4
• 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 con-
tinuing 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 avail-
NOTE: 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. additional three seconds will make the radio display the
Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return
to normal display).
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RW/FF By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type
Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next
causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the channel with the same selected Music Type name.
direction of the arrows.
If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type
TUNE Control (Rotary) (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be
Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise exited and the radio will tune to the preset channel.
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel.
SETUP Button
MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the
Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type following items:
mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button
• Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/
or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five
SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This
seconds will allow the program format type to be se-
number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the
lected.
Sirius subscription.
Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music
SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory
type.
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.
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Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If
and press and release that button. If a button is not Equipped)
selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Understanding The
ton, the channel will continue to play but will not be Features Of Your Vehicle”.
stored into pushbutton memory.
iPod姞/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ/
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display REL/RET radios only with Uconnect™. For sales code 4
window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2. This RBZ/RHB, RHR, RHP, RHW or RB2 touch-screen radio
allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into iPod威/USB/MP3 control feature, refer to the separate
pushbutton memory. The channels stored in SET 2 RBZ/RHB, RHR, RHP, RHW or RB2 User’s Manual.
memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton iPod威/USB/MP3 control is available only if equipped as
twice. an option with these radios.

Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding This feature allows an iPod威 or external USB device to be
button number will display. plugged into the USB port, located in the center of the
instrument panel below the climate controls.
Buttons 1 - 6
These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you
commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations).
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iPod威 control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod威
and iPhone威 devices. Some iPod威 software versions may
not fully support the iPod威 control features. Please visit
Apple’s website for software updates.
NOTE:
• If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate
Uconnect™ Multimedia radio User’s Manual for
iPod威 or external USB device support capability.
• Connecting an iPod威 or consumer electronic audio
device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate,
plays media, but does not use the iPod威 /MP3 control
feature to control the connected device. USB Connector Port
Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to
Connecting The iPod姞 Or External USB Device
the vehicle’s iPod威/USB/MP3 control system (iPod威 or
Use the connection cable to connect an iPod威 or external
external USB device may take a few minutes to connect),
USB device to the vehicle’s USB connector port which is
the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by
located in the center of the instrument panel below the
pressing radio switches, as described below.
climate controls.
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NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis- Controlling The iPod姞 Or External USB Device
charged, it may not communicate with the iPod威/USB/ Using Radio Buttons
MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained. To get into the iPod威/USB/MP3 control mode and access
Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod威/USB/ a connected audio device, either press the “AUX” button
MP3 control system may charge it to the required level. on the radio faceplate or press the VR button and say
⬙USB⬙ or ⬙Switch to USB⬙. Once in the iPod威/USB/MP3
Using This Feature
control mode, audio tracks (if available from audio
By using iPod cable or external USB device to connect to
USB port:
device) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system. 4
Play Mode
• The audio device can be played on the vehicle’s sound
When switched to iPod威/USB/MP3 control mode, the
system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album,
iPod威 or external USB device automatically starts Play
etc.) information on the radio display.
mode. In Play mode, the following buttons on the radio
• The audio device can be controlled using the radio faceplate may be used to control the iPod威 or external
buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod威 contents. USB device and display data:
• The audio device battery charges when plugged into • Use the TUNE control knob to select the next or
the USB/AUX connector (if supported by the specific previous track.
audio device)
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• Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while during play mode will jump to the next track in the
playing a track, skips to the next track or press the list, or press the VR button and say ⬙Next or Previous
VR button and say ⬙Next Track⬙. Track⬙.
• Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one • While a track is playing, press the INFO button to see
click, will jump to the previous track in the list or the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.)
press the VR button and say ⬙Previous Track⬙ for that track. Pressing the INFO button again jumps
to the next screen of data for that track. Once all
• Jump backward in the current track by pressing and
screens have been viewed, the last INFO button press
holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW
will go back to the play mode screen on the radio.
button long enough will jump to the beginning of
the current track. • Pressing the REPEAT button will change the audio
device mode to repeat the current playing track or
• Jump forward in the current track by pressing and
press the VR button and say ⬙Repeat ON⬙ or ⬙Repeat
holding the FF >> button.
Off⬙.
• A single press backward << RW or forward FF >> will
• Press the SCAN button to use iPod威/USB/MP3 de-
jump backward or forward respectively, for five
vice scan mode, which will play the first 10 seconds of
seconds.
each track in the current list and then forward to the
• Use the << SEEK and SEEK >> buttons to jump to the next song. To stop SCAN mode and start playing the
previous or next track. Pressing the SEEK >> button desired track, when it is playing the track, press the
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SCAN button again. During Scan mode, pressing the • Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclock-
<< SEEK and SEEK >> buttons will select the previ- wise (backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying
ous and next tracks. the track detail on the radio display. Once the track
to be played is highlighted on the radio display,
• RND button (available on sales code RES radio only):
press the TUNE control knob to select and start
Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and
playing the track. Turning the TUNE control knob
Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod威 or external USB
fast will scroll through the list faster. During fast
device, or press the VR button and say ⬙Shuffle ON⬙ or
⬙Shuffle Off⬙. If the RND icon is showing on the radio
scroll, a slight delay in updating the information on 4
the radio display may be noticeable.
display, then the shuffle mode is ON.
• During all List modes, the iPod威 displays all lists in
List Or Browse Mode
“wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the
During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described
bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backward
below, will bring up List mode. List mode enables
(counterclockwise) to get to the track faster.
scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the
audio device. • In List mode, the radio PRESET buttons are used as
shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod威 or
• TUNE control knob: The TUNE control knob functions
external USB device.
in a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the audio
device or external USB device. • Preset 1 – Playlists
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• Preset 2 – Artists device, then follow the same steps to go to the desired
track in that list. Not all iPod威 or external USB device
• Preset 3 – Albums
sub-menu levels are available on this system.
• Preset 4 – Genres
• MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is
• Preset 5 – Audiobooks another shortcut button to the genre listing on your
audio device.
• Preset 6 – Podcasts
• Pressing a PRESET button will display the current CAUTION!
list on the top line and the first item in that list on
• Leaving the iPod威 or external USB device (or any
the second line.
supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in
• To exit List mode without selecting a track, press the extreme heat or cold can alter the operation or
same PRESET button again to go back to Play damage the device. Follow the device manufactur-
mode. er’s guidelines.
• LIST button: The LIST button will display the top • Placing items on the iPod威 or external USB device,
level menu of the iPod威 or external USB device. Turn or connections to the iPod威 or external USB device
the TUNE control knob to list the top-menu item to be in the vehicle, can cause damage to the device
selected and press the TUNE control knob. This will and/or to the connectors.
display the next sub-menu list item on the audio
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Play Mode
WARNING!
When switched to BTSA mode, some audio devices can
Do not plug in or remove the iPod威 or external USB start playing music over the vehicle’s audio system, but
device while driving. Failure to follow this warning some devices require the music to be initiated on the
could result in an accident. device first, then it will get streamed to the Uconnect™
phone system. Seven devices can be paired to the
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) Uconnect™ phone system, but just one can be selected
Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the and played. 4
Uconnect™ phone system.
Selecting Different Audio Device
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons
1. Press PHONE button to begin.
To get into the BTSA mode, press either “AUX” button on
the radio or press the VR button and say “Bluetooth 2. After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
Streaming Audio”. ⬙Setup⬙, then ⬙Select Audio Devices⬙.
3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the
Uconnect™ phone system to list audio devices.
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Next Track STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
Use the SEEK UP button, or press the VR button on the EQUIPPED
radio and say “Next Track” to jump to the next track
music on your cellular phone.
Previous Track
Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on
the radio and say “Previous Track” to jump to the
previous track music on your cellular phone.
Browse
Browsing is not available on a BTSA device. Only the
current song that is playing will display info.

Remote Sound System Controls

(Back View Of Steering Wheel)
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel, at the three and nine
o’clock positions.
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The right-hand rocker switch has a pushbutton in the The button located in the center of the left-hand switch
center, and controls the volume and mode of the sound will tune to the next preset station that you have pro-
system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase grammed in the radio preset pushbutton.
the volume. Pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will
CD Player
decrease the volume. Pressing the center button changes
Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next
the operation of the radio from AM to FM, or to CD
track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once
mode, depending on which radio is in the vehicle.
will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the
The left-hand rocker switch has a pushbutton in the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second 4
center. The function of the left-hand switch is different, after the current track begins to play.
depending on which mode you are in.
If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the
The following describes the left-hand rocker switch op- second track; three times, it will play the third, etc.
eration in each mode.
The button in the center of the left-hand switch has no
Radio Operation function in this mode.
Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next
listenable station, and pressing the bottom of the switch
will SEEK down for the next listenable station.
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CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-
To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective
precautions: coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc)
oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the
good disc before considering disc player service.
surface.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
wiping from center to edge. Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch- your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
ing the disc. by relocating the mobile phone antenna. This condition is
4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners, not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does
or anti-static sprays. not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
5. Store the disc in its case after playing. turned down or off during mobile phone operation when
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. not using Uconnect™ (if equipped).

7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become CLIMATE CONTROLS
too high. The air conditioning and heating system is designed to
make you comfortable in all types of weather.
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Manual Heating And Air Conditioning Blower Control
Rotate this control to regulate the
amount of air forced through the ven-
tilation system in any mode. The
blower speed increases as you move
the control to the right from the “O”
(OFF) position. There are four blower
speeds. 4
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the
climate controls will not function during Remote Start
operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off)
position.
Manual Temperature Control
The Manual Temperature Controls consist of a series of
outer rotary dials and inner push knobs.
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Temperature Control Mode Control (Air Direction)
Rotate this control to regulate the tem- Rotate this control to choose from sev-
perature of the air inside the passenger eral patterns of air distribution. You
compartment. Rotating the dial left can select either a primary mode as
into the blue area of the scale indicates identified by the symbols on the con-
cooler temperatures, while rotating trol, or a blend of two of these modes.
right into the red area indicates The closer the setting is to a particular
warmer temperatures. symbol, the more air distribution you
receive from that mode.
NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems
lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- Panel
denser located in front of the radiator for an accumula- Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument
tion of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow.
from behind the radiator and through the condenser.
NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be
Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the
aimed so that they are directed toward the rear seat
condenser, reducing air conditioning performance.
passengers for maximum airflow to the rear.
Bi-Level
Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets.
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NOTE: For all settings, except full cold or full hot, there Defrost
is a difference in temperature between the upper and Air is directed through the windshield and side
lower outlets. The warmer air flows to the floor outlets. window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi-
This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but mum blower and temperature settings for best wind-
cool conditions. shield and side window defrosting.
Floor NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in
Air is directed through the floor outlets with a Mix, Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the Air
small amount flowing through the defrost and side Conditioning (A/C) button is not pressed. This dehu- 4
window demist outlets. midifies the air to help dry the windshield. To improve
fuel economy, use these modes only when necessary.
Mix
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side Recirculation Control
window demist outlets. This setting works best in Pressing the Recirculation Control button will
cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to temporarily put the system in recirculation
the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining mode. This can be used when outside condi-
comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield. tions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high
humidity are present. Activating recirculation will cause
the LED in the control button to illuminate. After ten
minutes, the system will return to normal mode function
and the LED will turn off.
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NOTE: • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
• Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled.
the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur.
Air Conditioning Control
Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
Press this button to engage the Air
• The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp Conditioning. A light will illuminate
weather will cause windows to fog on the inside, when the Air Conditioning system is
because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Select engaged. Rotating the dial left into the
the outside air position for maximum defogging. blue area of the scale indicates cooler
temperatures, while rotating right into
• The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fogging
the red area indicates warmer tem-
when the recirculation button is pressed and the mode
peratures.
control is set to panel or Bi-Level.
• Recirculated air is not allowed in Floor, Mix or Defrost NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage
modes. If the Recirculation button is depressed while until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds.
in any of these modes, the LED indicator will flash • MAX A/C
several times then go out. Recirculation will be dis- For maximum cooling use the A/C and recirculation
abled automatically is these modes are selected. buttons at the same time.
• The A/C can be deselected manually without disturb-
ing the mode control selection.
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• ECONOMY MODE Automatic Operation
If economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn The Automatic Temperature Control system automati-
OFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor. Then, cally maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at
move the temperature control to the desired temperature. the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger.
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Operation of the system is quite simple.
Equipped
1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the
Blower Control knob (on the left) to AUTO. 4
NOTE: The AUTO position performs best for front seat
occupants only.

Automatic Temperature Control

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2. Dial in the temperature you would • Pressing the Air Conditioning Control button while in
like the system to maintain by rotating AUTO mode will cause the LED in the control button
the Temperature Control knob. Once to flash three times and then turn off. This indicates
the comfort level is selected, the sys- that the system is in AUTO mode and requesting the
tem will maintain that level automati- air conditioning is not necessary.
cally using the heating system. Should
• If your air conditioning performance seems lower than
the desired comfort level require air
expected, check the front of the A/C condenser located
conditioning, the system will automatically make the
in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or
adjustment.
insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from behind
You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front
allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the condenser,
the “O” (OFF) position on the blower control stops the reducing air conditioning performance.
system completely and closes the outside air intake.
• While operating in AUTO, the system will not auto-
72°F (22°C) is the recommended setting for maximum matically sense the presence of fog, mist or ice on the
comfort for the average person; however, this may vary. windshield. The defrost mode must be manually se-
lected to clear the windshield and side glass.
NOTE:
• The temperature setting can be adjusted at anytime
without affecting automatic operation.
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Blower Control Mode Preferred Automatic, or Blower and Mode Pre-
For full automatic operation or for ferred Automatic. This means the operator can override
automatic blower operation, turn the the blower, the mode, or both. There is a manual blower
knob to the AUTO position. In manual range for times when the AUTO setting is not desired.
mode there are seven blower speeds The blower can be set to any fixed blower speed by
that can be individual selected. In off rotating the Blower Control knob (on the left).
position the blower will shut off.
NOTE: Please read the Automatic Temperature Control
Operation Chart that follows for details. 4
Manual Operation
This system offers a full complement of manual override
features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic,
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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
panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side
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 4
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 maxi-
NOTE: For all settings, except full cold or full hot, there mum blower and temperature settings for best wind-
is 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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• Air Conditioner Control NOTE:
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 • In cold weather, use of the Recirculation mode may
turned on, cool dehumidified air will lead to excessive window fogging. The Recirculation
flow through the outlets selected with mode is not allowed in the floor, defrost, or Mix mode
the Mode control dial. Press this but- in order to improve window clearing. Recirculation
ton a second time to turn OFF the air will be disabled automatically if these modes are
conditioning. An LED in the button illuminates when 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 recircu- press 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. This can be used when visibility. For this reason, the system will not allow
outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high Recirculation to be selected while in floor, defrost, or
humidity are present. Activating recirculation will cause Mix mode. Attempting to use the recirculation while in
the LED in the control button to illuminate. these modes will cause the LED in the control button
to blink and then turn off.
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• Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Summer Operation
can temporarily put the system into Recirculation The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles
Mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However, must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant
under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect
the system is blowing air out the defrost vents. When against engine overheating. A solution of 50% ethylene
these conditions are present, and the Recirculation glycol antifreeze coolant and 50% water is recommended.
button is pressed, the indicator will flash and then turn Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your
off. This tells you that you are unable to go into Vehicle” for proper coolant selection. 4
Recirculation Mode at this time. If you would like the
Winter Operation
system to go into Recirculation Mode, you must first
Use of the air Recirculation Mode during winter months is
move the Mode knob to Panel, Mix and then press the
not recommended because it may cause window fogging.
Recirculation button. This feature reduces the possibil-
ity of window fogging. Vacation Storage
Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service
Operating Tips
(i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air
NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the
suggested control settings for various weather condi- fresh air and high blower settings. This will ensure
tions. adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility
of compressor damage when the system is started again.
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Window Fogging Outside Air Intake
Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the
moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The Mix windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves
mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they
provide sufficient heating. If side window fogging be- enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. In
comes a problem, increase blower speed. Vehicle win- winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice,
dows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid slush, and snow.
weather.
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped
NOTE: Recirculate without A/C should not be used for The A/C Filter prevents most dust and pollen from
long periods as fogging may occur. entering the cabin. The filter acts on air coming from
outside the vehicle and recirculated air within the pas-
Side Window Demisters
senger compartment. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures”
A side window demister outlet is located at each end of
in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for A/C Air Filter service
the instrument panel. These non-adjustable outlets direct
information or see your authorized dealer for service.
air toward the side windows when the system is in the
Refer to “Maintenance Schedules” for filter service
FLOOR, MIX, or DEFROST mode. The air is directed at
intervals.
the area of the windows through which you view the
outside mirrors.
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Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions

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 STARTING AND OPERATING

CONTENTS
䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 䡵 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 ▫ Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 5
▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or ⫺29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 ▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock System . . . . . . 299
▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 ▫ Four-Speed Automatic Transmission — If
Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
▫ After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
▫ Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 297
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
(62TE) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
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▫ Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 䡵 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
䡵 AutoStick威 — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 䡵 Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . 326
▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . 327
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 ▫ Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . 327
䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 ▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
▫ Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 ▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . 328
▫ Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 ▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
And ESC Off Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
䡵 Driving Through Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
䡵 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
▫ Flowing/Rising Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
▫ Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
▫ Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . 335
䡵 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions . . . . . . . . . 336
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 337
䡵 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
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䡵 Tires — General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 䡵 Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
▫ Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 䡵 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . 351
▫ Radial-Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 䡵 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . 352
▫ Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire ▫ Base System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
And Wheel – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
▫ Premium System – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 357
▫ Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped . . . . . . . . 345
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 5
▫ Full Size Spare – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
䡵 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
▫ Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 346
▫ Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
▫ Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
▫ Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles . . . . . . 362
▫ Life Of Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
▫ MMT In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
▫ Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
▫ Materials Added To Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
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▫ Fuel System Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 䡵 Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 ▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
䡵 Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) — ▫ Loose Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
䡵 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
▫ E-85 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
▫ Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) . . . . . . 372
▫ Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . . . . . . . . 372
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
▫ Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles . . . . . . 367
▫ Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
▫ Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
䡵 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
▫ Cruising Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
▫ Common Towing Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
▫ Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
▫ Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
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▫ Trailer Towing Weights 䡵 Recreational Towing
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) . . . . . . . . 376 (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 ▫ Towing This Vehicle
Behind Another Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
▫ Towing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
▫ Recreational Towing – All Models . . . . . . . . 384
▫ Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382

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STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic Transmission
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat before shifting to any driving gear.
belts.
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON position,
and you must press the brake pedal before shifting out of
WARNING!
PARK.
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
Normal Starting
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a accelerator pedal.
number of reasons. A child or others could be For vehicles not equipped with Tip Start (Four-Speed
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be Transmission), turn the ignition switch to the START
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake position and release it when the engine starts. If the
pedal or the shift lever. 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.
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For vehicles equipped with Tip Start (Six-Speed Trans- If Engine Fails To Start
mission), turn the ignition switch to the START position
and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter WARNING!
motor will continue to run, and it will disengage auto-
• Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into
matically when the engine is running. If the engine fails
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
to start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10 sec-
start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire
onds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
causing serious personal injury.
position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal
Starting” procedure. • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or ⫺29°C) mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
5
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of could enter the catalytic converter and once the
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
able from your dealer) is recommended. 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 improp-
erly. Refer to “Jump Starting” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for further information.
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Without Tip Start If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15-
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- held to the floor, repeat the “Normal Starting” or “Ex-
dures, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all treme Cold Weather” procedures.
the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the
With Tip Start
engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
engine is flooded.
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push
CAUTION!
the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position and
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor
15 seconds before trying again. will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this
occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition
If the engine is flooded, it may start to run, but not have switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then
enough power to continue running when the key is repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
released. If this occurs, continue cranking up to 15 sec-
onds with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the
floor.
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The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one
CAUTION!
hour to have an adequate warning effect on the engine.
To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 sec-
onds before trying again. WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the engine block heater
After Starting
cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt
The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine
electrical cord could cause electrocution.
warms up.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 5

The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a CAUTION!
standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
ing precautions are not observed:
The engine block heater cord is bundled under the hood • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
between the headlight assembly and the Totally Inte- a complete stop.
grated Power Module (Fuse Box) on the driver’s side of
(Continued)
the vehicle.
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CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING!

• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK
vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than
is at idle speed. idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing on
• Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEU- the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate
TRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose
speed. control of the vehicle and hit someone or some-
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot thing. Only shift into gear when the engine is
is firmly pressing on the brake pedal. idling normally and when your foot is firmly
pressing on the brake pedal.
NOTE: You MUST press and hold the brake pedal while
shifting out of PARK. (Continued)
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Key Ignition Park Interlock
WARNING! (Continued)
This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter-
• Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK
those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is OFF position. The key fob can only be removed from the
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the ignition when the ignition is in the LOCK/OFF position
parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and once removed the shift lever is locked in PARK.
and remove the ignition key. Once the key is
removed, the shift lever is locked in the PARK NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the
position, securing the vehicle against unwanted key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety
feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped, 5
movement. Furthermore, you should never leave
children unattended inside a vehicle. but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service.
Brake/Transmission Interlock System
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift
Systems Interlock (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the PARK
These systems prevent the key fob from being removed position unless the brakes are applied. To move the shift
unless the shift lever is in PARK. They also prevent lever out of the PARK position, the ignition switch must
shifting out of PARK unless the ignition switch is in the be turned to the ON/RUN or START position (engine
ON/RUN position and the brake pedal is applied. running or not) and the brake pedal must be pressed.
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Four-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Gear Ranges
Equipped DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or
The shift lever position display (located in the instrument NEUTRAL into another gear range.
panel cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. You
PARK
must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of
This range supplements the parking brake by locking the
the PARK position (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift
transmission. The engine can be started in this range.
Interlock System” in this section). To drive, move the shift
Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion.
lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.
Apply the parking brake when leaving vehicle in this
The electronically-controlled transmission provides a range.
precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are
When parking on a level surface, you may place the shift
self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new
lever in the PARK position first, and then apply the
vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal
parking brake.
condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few
hundred miles (kilometers). When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before
placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the
Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be
transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to
done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the
move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added precau-
vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake
tion, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill
pedal when moving the shift lever between these gears.
grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade.
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WARNING! WARNING! (Continued)

• Never use the PARK position as a substitute for • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK
the parking brake. Always apply the parking or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than
brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing on
movement and possible injury or damage. the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate
• Your vehicle could move and injure you and others quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose
if it is not completely in PARK. Check by trying to control of the vehicle and hit someone or some-
move the shift lever rearward (with the brake thing. Only shift into gear when the engine is
pedal released) after you have placed it in PARK. idling normally and your foot is firmly pressing 5
Make sure the transmission is in PARK before the brake pedal.
leaving the vehicle. (Continued)
(Continued)
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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)

• Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Never
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a
parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
and remove the ignition key. Once the key is reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
removed, the shift lever is locked in the PARK fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
position, securing the vehicle against unwanted touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift
movement. lever.
(Continued)
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• With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever
CAUTION!
will not move out of PARK.
• Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you REVERSE
must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into
position to the ON/RUN position, and also press REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete
the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift stop.
lever could result.
• DO NOT race the engine when shifting from NEUTRAL
PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged
this can damage the drivetrain. periods with the engine running. The engine may be 5
started in this range. Set the parking brake and shift the
The following indicators should be used to ensure that transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle.
you have placed the shift lever into the PARK position:
WARNING!
• When shifting into PARK, move the shift lever all the
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the
way forward and to the left until it stops and is fully
ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe
seated.
practices that limit your response to changing traffic
• Look at the shift lever position display and verify that or road conditions. You might lose control of the
it indicates the PARK position. vehicle and have a collision.
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while towing heavy trailers), select the ⬙3⬙ range. Under
CAUTION!
these conditions, using the ⬙3⬙ range will improve perfor-
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces-
reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can result sive shifting and heat buildup.
in severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recre-
If the transmission operating temperature exceeds nor-
ational Towing” in “Starting And Operating” and
mal operating limits, the powertrain controller will
“Towing A Disabled Vehicle” in What To Do In
modify the DRIVE and “3” range shift points. This is
Emergencies” for further information.
done to prevent transmission damage due to overheat-
ing.
DRIVE
This range should be used for most city and highway During cold temperatures, transmission operation may
driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- be modified depending on engine and transmission
shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission temperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im-
automatically upshifts through all forward gears. The proves warm up time of the engine and transmission to
DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteris- achieve maximum efficiency. Engagement of the torque
tics under all normal operating conditions. converter clutch is inhibited until the transmission fluid
is warm (refer to the “Note” under “Torque Converter
When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as
Clutch” in this section). During extremely cold tempera-
when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi-
tures (-16°F [-27°C] or below), operation may briefly be
tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or
 STARTING AND OPERATING 305
limited to second gear only. Normal operation will re- Transmission Limp Home Mode
sume once the transmission temperature has risen to a Transmission function is monitored electronically for
suitable level. abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could
result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home
DRIVE 3
Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission remains
This range eliminates shifts into fourth gear. The trans-
in second gear regardless of which forward gear is
mission will operate normally in first and second gear.
selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue
Shifts into third may be delayed to provide second gear
to operate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be
operation at higher speeds. Using the ⬙3⬙ range while
illuminated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be
operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions
will improve performance and extend transmission life
driven to an authorized dealer for service without dam- 5
aging the transmission.
by reducing excessive shifting and heat build-up. The ⬙3⬙
range should also be used when descending steep grades In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission
to avoid brake system distress. can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the
following steps:
LOW
This range should be used for engine braking when 1. Stop the vehicle.
descending very steep grades. In this range, the trans-
2. Shift the transmission into PARK.
mission will downshift for maximum engine braking,
and upshifts will occur only to prevent engine overspeed. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position.
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4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. Overdrive Operation
The automatic transmission includes an electronically
5. Restart the engine.
controlled Overdrive (fourth gear). The transmission will
6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the follow-
longer detected, the transmission will return to normal ing conditions are present:
operation.
• the shift lever is in the DRIVE position,
NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, it is
• the transmission fluid has reached an adequate tem-
recommended that you visit your authorized dealer at
perature,
your earliest possible convenience. Your authorized
dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if the • the engine coolant has reached an adequate tempera-
problem could recur. ture,
If the transmission cannot be reset, dealer service is • vehicle speed is sufficiently high, and
required.
• the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator.
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Torque Converter Clutch Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (62TE) — If
A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been Equipped
included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. The shift lever position display (located in the instrument
A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- panel cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. You
cally at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of
different feeling or response during normal operation in the PARK position (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift
the upper gears. When the vehicle speed drops or during Interlock System” in this section). To drive, move the shift
some accelerations, the clutch automatically disengages. lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.
NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage The electronically-controlled transmission provides a
until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are 5
[usually after 1 to 3 miles (1.6 to 4.8 km) of driving]. self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new
Because the engine speed is higher when the torque vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal
converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few
transmission is not shifting into Overdrive when cold. hundred miles (kilometers).
This is normal. Shifting between the DRIVE and 3 ranges,
when the transmission is sufficiently warm, will demon-
strate that the transmission is able to shift into and out of
Overdrive.
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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
pedal when moving the shift lever between these gears.
The transmission shift lever has PARK, REVERSE, NEU-
TRAL, DRIVE, and AutoStick威 shift positions. Manual
shifts can be made using the AutoStick威 shift control
(refer to “AutoStick威” in “Starting And Operating” for
further information). Moving the shift lever to the left or
right (-/+) while in the AutoStick威 position (below the
Drive position) will manually select the transmission
gear, and will display the current gear in the instrument Shift Lever
cluster as 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Gear Ranges
DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or
NEUTRAL into another gear range.
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PARK
WARNING!
This range supplements the parking brake by locking the
transmission. The engine can be started in this range. • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for
Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion. the parking brake. Always apply the parking
Apply the parking brake when leaving vehicle in this brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle
range. movement and possible injury or damage.
When parking on a level surface, you may place the shift • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others
lever in the PARK position first, and then apply the if it is not completely in PARK. Check by trying to
parking brake. move the shift lever rearward (with the brake
pedal released) after you have placed it in PARK. 5
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before Make sure the transmission is in PARK before
placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the leaving the vehicle.
transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to
(Continued)
move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added precau-
tion, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill
grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade.
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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)

• It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing on you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the
quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
control of the vehicle and hit someone or some- and remove the ignition key. Once the key is
thing. Only shift into gear when the engine is removed, the shift lever is locked in the PARK
idling normally and your foot is firmly pressing position, securing the vehicle against unwanted
the brake pedal. movement.
(Continued) (Continued)
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WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION!

• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Never must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF
leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to position to the ON/RUN position, and also press
an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift
vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of lever could result.
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift this can damage the drivetrain. 5
lever.
The following indicators should be used to ensure that
you have engaged the shift lever into the PARK position:
• When shifting into PARK, move the shift lever all the
way forward and to the left until it stops and is fully
seated.
• Look at the shift lever position display and verify that
it indicates the PARK position.
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• With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever
CAUTION!
will not move out of PARK.
REVERSE Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other
This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can result
REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete in severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recre-
stop. ational Towing” in “Starting And Operating” and
“Towing A Disabled Vehicle” in What To Do In
NEUTRAL Emergencies” for further information.
Use this range when vehicle is standing for prolonged
periods with engine running. The engine may be started DRIVE
in this range. Set the parking brake and shift the trans- This range should be used for most city and highway
mission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle. driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down-
shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission
WARNING! automatically upshifts through underdrive first, second,
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the third, and fourth gears, direct fifth gear and overdrive
ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe sixth gear. The DRIVE position provides optimum driv-
practices that limit your response to changing traffic ing characteristics under all normal operating conditions.
or road conditions. You might lose control of the
vehicle and have a collision.
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When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as limited to third gear only. Normal operation will resume
when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi- once the transmission temperature has risen to a suitable
tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or level.
while towing heavy trailers), use the AutoStick威 mode
Transmission Limp Home Mode
(refer to “AutoStick威” in “Starting And Operating” for
Transmission function is monitored electronically for
further information) to select a lower gear range. Under
abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could
these conditions, using a lower gear range will improve
result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home
performance and extend transmission life by reducing
Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission remains
excessive shifting and heat buildup.
in third gear regardless of which forward gear is selected.
During cold temperatures, transmission operation may PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper- 5
be modified depending on engine and transmission ate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be illu-
temperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im- minated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be
proves warm up time of the engine and transmission to driven to an authorized dealer for service without dam-
achieve maximum efficiency. Engagement of the torque aging the transmission.
converter clutch is inhibited until the transmission fluid
In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission
is warm (refer to the “Note” under “Torque Converter
can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the
Clutch” in this section). During extremely cold tempera-
following steps:
tures (-16°F [-27°C] or below), operation may briefly be
1. Stop the vehicle.
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2. Shift the transmission into PARK. Overdrive Operation
The automatic transmission includes an electronically
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position.
controlled Overdrive (sixth gear). The transmission will
4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the follow-
ing conditions are present:
5. Restart the engine.
• the shift lever is in the DRIVE position,
6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no
longer detected, the transmission will return to normal • the transmission fluid has reached an adequate tem-
operation. perature,
NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- • the engine coolant has reached an adequate tempera-
mend that you visit an authorized dealer at your earliest ture,
possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has diag-
• vehicle speed is sufficiently high, and
nostic equipment to determine if the problem could
recur. • the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator.
If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer Torque Converter Clutch
service is required. A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been
included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle.
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A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- vehicle. AutoStick威 allows you to maximize engine brak-
cally at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly ing, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and
different feeling or response during normal operation in improve overall vehicle performance. This system can
the upper gears. When the vehicle speed drops or during also provide you with more control during passing, city
some accelerations, the clutch automatically disengages. driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, and
many other situations.
NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage
until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm Operation
[usually after 1 to 3 miles (1.6 to 4.8 km) of driving]. When the shift lever is in the AutoStick威 position (below
Because the engine speed is higher when the torque the DRIVE position), it can be moved from side to side.
converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the This allows the driver to manually select the transmission 5
transmission is not shifting into Overdrive when cold. gear being used. Moving the shift lever to the left (-)
This is normal. Using the AutoStick威 feature, when the triggers a downshift and to the right (+) an upshift. The
transmission is sufficiently warm, will demonstrate that gear position will display in the instrument cluster on the
the transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive. transmission range indicator.

AUTOSTICK姞 — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: In AutoStick威 mode, the transmission will only

AutoStick威 is a driver-interactive feature providing shift up or down when the driver moves the shift lever to
manual shift control, giving you more control of the the right (+) or left (-), or as described below.
316 STARTING AND OPERATING
AutoStick威 is deactivated when the shift lever is moved • The transmission will automatically shift up when
from the AutoStick (+/-) position into the DRIVE maximum engine speed is reached while AutoStick威 is
position. engaged.
General Information • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when
AutoStick威 is engaged.
• You can start out, from a stop, in any gear except sixth.
The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low • If a downshift would cause the engine to overspeed,
of a vehicle speed. that shift will not occur until it is safe for the engine.
• If a ratio other than first gear is selected, and the • If the system detects powertrain overheating, the
vehicle is brought to a stop, the transmission control transmission will revert to the automatic shift mode
logic will automatically select the first gear ratio. and remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off.
• Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
conditions. To select second gear after the vehicle is
brought to a stop, tap the shift lever to the right (+) Acceleration
once. Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-
pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull
• Avoid using speed control when AutoStick威 is en- erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs
gaged. when there is a difference in the surface traction under
the front (driving) wheels.
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2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles.
WARNING!
3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous.
become visible.
Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the
front wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle 4. Keep tires properly inflated.
and possibly have a collision. Accelerate slowly and
5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and
carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction
the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden
(ice, snow, wet, mud, loose sand, etc.).
stop.
Traction DRIVING THROUGH WATER 5
When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Driving through water more than a few inches/
wedge of water to build up between the tire and road centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure
surface. This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. To
reduce this possibility, the following precautions should
be observed:
1. Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are
slushy.
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Flowing/Rising Water
CAUTION!
WARNING! • Always check the depth of the standing water
before driving through it. Never drive through
Do not drive on or across a road or path where water
standing water that is deeper than the bottom of
is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flow-
the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.
ing water can wear away the road or path’s surface
• Determine the condition of the road or the path
and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water.
that is under water and if there are any obstacles in
Furthermore, flowing and/or rising water can carry
the way before driving through the standing wa-
your vehicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this
ter.
warning may result in injuries that are serious or
fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you. • Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving
through standing water. This will minimize wave
Shallow Standing Water effects.
Although your vehicle is capable of driving through (Continued)
shallow standing water, consider the following Caution
and Warning before doing so.
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CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING!

• Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi-
age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph
ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
transmission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination • Driving through standing water limits your vehi-
(i.e., fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance) cle’s braking capabilities, which increases stop-
after driving through standing water. Do not con- ping distances. Therefore, after driving through
tinue to operate the vehicle if any fluid appears standing water, drive slowly and lightly press on
contaminated, as this may result in further dam- the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes. 5
age. Such damage is not covered by the New
• Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
cause it to lock up and stall out, and leave you
• Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can
stranded.
cause it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious
• Failure to follow these warnings may result in
internal damage to the engine. Such damage is not
injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
passengers, and others around you.
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POWER STEERING • Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steer-
The standard power steering system will give you good ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time.
vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering
in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical system. This noise should be considered normal, and it
steering capability if power assist is lost. does not in any way damage the steering system.
If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will
WARNING!
still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi-
tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering Continued operation with reduced power steering
effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.
parking maneuvers. Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
NOTE:
• Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel CAUTION!
travel are considered normal and do not indicate that
there is a problem with the power steering system. 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.
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Power Steering Fluid Check
WARNING!
Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined
service interval is not required. The fluid should only be Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and
checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are with the engine off to prevent injury from moving
apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading. Do
pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- not overfill. Use only manufacturer’s recommended
rized dealer. power steering fluid.

CAUTION! If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated

Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering
level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all 5
surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
system as the chemicals can damage your power
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
steering components. Such damage is not covered by
information.
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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PARKING BRAKE The parking brake lever is located in the center console.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as
brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave the possible. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up
transmission in PARK. slightly, press the center button, then lower the lever
completely.
When the parking brake is applied with the ignition
switch ON, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instrument
cluster will illuminate.
NOTE:
• When the parking brake is applied and the transmis-
sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will
flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound
to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake
before attempting to move the vehicle.
• This light only shows that the parking brake is ap-
Parking Brake
plied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
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When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front
WARNING! (Continued)
wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away
from the curb on an uphill grade. Apply the parking • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children
the load on the transmission locking mechanism may to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The number of reasons. A child or others could be
parking brake should always be applied whenever the seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
driver is not in the vehicle. warned not to touch the parking brake, brake
pedal or the shift lever.
WARNING! • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged 5
before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake
• Never use the PARK position as a substitute for failure and a collision.
the parking brake. Always apply the parking • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-
brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or
movement and possible injury or damage. injury. Also, be certain to leave the transmission in
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key PARK. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. roll and cause damage or injury.
(Continued)
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CAUTION! WARNING!
If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the • Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish
parking brake released, a brake system malfunction their effectiveness and may lead to a collision.
is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. Just
authorized dealer immediately. press firmly on your brake pedal when you need
to slow down or stop.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys-
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase
vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking or steering efficiency beyond that af-
braking conditions. The system operates with a separate forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and
computer to modulate the hydraulic pressure to prevent tires or the traction afforded.
wheel lock-up and avoid skidding on slippery surfaces. • The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including
those resulting from excessive speed in turns,
following another vehicle too closely, or hydro-
planing.
(Continued)
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If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” is on, the brake
WARNING! (Continued)
system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore
• The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must the benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the “Anti-Lock Brake
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous Warning Light” does not come on when the ignition
manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety switch is turned to the ON position, have the bulb
or the safety of others. repaired as soon as possible.

The “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” moni- If both the “Brake Warning Light” and the “Anti-Lock
tors the Anti-Lock Brake System. The light will Brake Warning Light” remain on, the Anti-Lock Brake
come on when the ignition switch is turned to (ABS) and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
the ON position and may stay on for as long as Systems are not functioning. Immediate repair to the ABS 5
four seconds. system is required. See your authorized dealer.

If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” remains on or When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you
comes on while driving, it indicates that the anti-lock may hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related
portion of the brake system is not functioning and that motor noises. These noises are the system performing its
service is required. However, the conventional brake self-check cycle to ensure that the ABS system is working
system will continue to operate normally if the “Brake properly. This self check occurs each time the vehicle is
Warning Light” is not on. started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h).
326 STARTING AND OPERATING
ABS is activated during braking under certain road or
WARNING!
stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in-
clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisticated
debris, or panic stops. electronic equipment that may be susceptible to
interference caused by improperly installed or high
You also may experience the following when the brake
output radio transmitting equipment. This interfer-
system goes into anti-lock:
ence can cause possible loss of anti-lock braking
• The ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a capability. Installation of such equipment should be
short time after the stop), performed by qualified professionals.
• the clicking sound of solenoid valves,
All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and
• brake pedal pulsations, type, and tires must be properly inflated to produce
accurate signals for the computer.
• and a slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the
end of the stop. ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
These are all normal characteristics of ABS. Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional ad-
vanced electronic brake control system that includes
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control System
(TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS), and Electronic Stability
Control (ESC). All systems work together to enhance
 STARTING AND OPERATING 327
vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine
and are commonly referred to as ESC. torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning.
This feature remains active even if TCS and ESC are in
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
the “Partial Off” mode. Refer to “Electronic Stability
This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control
Control (ESC)” in this section of this manual.
under adverse braking conditions. The system controls
hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up and Brake Assist System (BAS)
help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking
Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System” in “Starting and capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The
Operating” for further information. system detects an emergency braking situation by sens-
ing the rate and amount of brake application and then 5
Traction Control System (TCS)
applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help
This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of
reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the
the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes very
pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine
quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the
power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and
benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak-
stability. A feature of the TCS system functions similar to
ing pressure during the stopping sequence. Do not
a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin
reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer
across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is
desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is
spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the
deactivated.
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
WARNING!
This system enhances directional control and stability of
• The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys-
the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC cor-
ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase
rects for over/under steering of the vehicle by applying
braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the
the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counter-
condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the
acting the over/under steer condition. Engine power
traction afforded.
may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the
• The BAS cannot prevent collisions, including desired path. ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to deter-
those resulting from excessive speed in turns, mine the vehicle path intended by the driver and com-
following another vehicle too closely, or hydro- pares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual
planing. path does not match the intended path, ESC applies the
• The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous the oversteer or understeer condition
manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety
or the safety of others. • Over-steer - when the vehicle is turning more than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
• Under-steer - when the vehicle is turning less than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
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ESC Operating Modes
WARNING!
All ESC equipped vehicles can choose the following ESC
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the operating modes:
natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle,
ESC On
nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing
This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever
road conditions. ESC cannot prevent accidents, in-
the vehicle is started the ESC system will be in this mode.
cluding those resulting from excessive speed in
This mode should be used for almost all driving situa-
turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro-
tions. ESC should only be turned to “Partial Off” for
planing. ESC also cannot prevent accidents resulting
specific reasons as noted below.
from loss of vehicle control due to inappropriate 5
driver input for the conditions. Only a safe, attentive, Partial ESC Mode
and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capa- This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESC
bilities of an ESC equipped vehicle must never be Off” switch (located in the lower switch bank below the
exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which heater/air conditioning controls). When in “Partial Off”
could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of mode, the TCS portion of ESC, except for the limited slip
others. feature described in the TCS section, has been disabled
and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”
will be illuminated. All other stability features of ESC
function normally, with the exception of engine power
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reduction. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the “ESC Off”
is in deep snow, sand, or gravel conditions and more switch. This will restore the normal “ESC On” mode of
wheel spin than ESC would normally allow is required to operation.
gain traction.
WARNING!
In partial ESC mode, the engine power reduction
feature of ESC is disabled. Therefore, enhanced
vehicle stability offered by the ESC system is re-
duced.

NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving

with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”
mode by pressing the “ESC Off” switch. Once the situa-
tion requiring ESC to be switched to the “Partial Off”
mode is overcome, turn ESC on again by momentarily
ESC Off Switch
pressing the “ESC Off” switch. This may be done while
the vehicle is in motion.
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ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac-
ESC OFF Indicator Light celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and
Light” in the instrument cluster will come on driving to the prevailing road conditions.
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
NOTE:
position. It should go out with the engine
• The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”
running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momen-
Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a
tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this
light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system 5
vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho-
• The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds
rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem
when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop
diagnosed and corrected.
when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- that caused the ESC activation.
cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as
The “ESC OFF Indicator Light” indicates the
the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” also
flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESC Activation/
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TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE:
• P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.
Tire Markings
design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P”
molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-
tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H.
• European-Metric tire sizing is based on European
design standards. Tires designed to this standard have
the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with
the section width. The letter ⬙P⬙ is absent from this tire
size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H.
• LT (Light Truck) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.
design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric
tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the
letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced-
1 — U.S. DOT Safety 4 — Maximum Load
Standards Code (TIN) ing the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16.
2 — Size Designation 5 — Maximum Pressure
3 — Service Description 6 — Treadwear, Traction and • Temporary spare tires are spares designed for tempo-
Temperature Grades rary emergency use only. Temporary high pressure
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compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design
into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded
ample: 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 or S = Temporary spare tire
5
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 (LL) = Light load tire
C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure
Maximum Load — Maximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry
Maximum Pressure — Maximum pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for
this tire
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Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall
The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on
however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard
with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the side of the tire.
date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire.
EXAMPLE:
DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301
DOT = Department of Transportation
— This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire
safety standards and is approved for highway use 5
MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits)
L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits)
ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)
03 = Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured (two digits)
—03 means the 3rd week.
01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits)
—01 means the year 2001
— Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the
year in which the tire was manufactured. Example: 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991
336 STARTING AND OPERATING
Tire Terminology And Definitions
Term Definition
B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located
behind the front door.
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the
vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less
than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period. Inflation
pressure is measured in units of PSI (pounds per square inch) or
kPa (kilopascals).
Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold
tire inflation pressure for this tire. The maximum inflation pres-
sure is molded into the sidewall.
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire inflation pressure
Pressure as shown on the tire placard.
Tire Placard A paper label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the
vehicle’s loading capacity, the original equipment tire sizes and
the recommended cold tire inflation pressures.
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Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed
on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the
driver’s side door.

Tire and Loading Information Placard

This placard tells you important information about the:
1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle
2) total weight your vehicle can carry
3) tire size designed for your vehicle
Tire Placard Location 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and
spare tires.
338 STARTING AND OPERATING
Loading The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You the weight referenced here.
will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire
inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu-
Information placard and in the “Vehicle Loading” section pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg”
of this manual. on your vehicle’s placard.
NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
axles must not be exceeded. For further information on
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-
GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to
sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg.
“Vehicle Loading” in this section.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or
XXX kg” on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
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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 calcu-
amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities
150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of of your vehicle with varying seating configurations
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs and number and size of occupants. This table is for
(295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for
[295 kg]). the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo • For the following example, the combined weight of
being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs
exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity (392 kg). 5
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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Safety
WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading WARNING!
can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can
increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
cause collisions.
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never
• Under-inflation increases tire flexing and can re-
overload them.
sult in over-heating and tire failure.
• Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can 5
Tire Pressure cause damage that result in tire failure.
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and • Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect
satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Three primary vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting
areas are affected by improper tire pressure: in loss of vehicle control.
• Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob-
lems. You could lose control of your vehicle.
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Tire Inflation Pressures
WARNING! (Continued)
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the
• Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side B-Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side
hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to door.
the right or left.
• Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure
mended cold tire inflation pressure. Information for vehicle loads that are less than the
maximum loaded vehicle condition. These pressure con-
Economy ditions will be found in the “Supplemental Tire Pressure
Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear Information” section of this manual.
patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal The pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as
wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for inspecting for signs of tire wear or visible damage at least
earlier tire replacement. Under-inflation, also increases once a month. Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to
tire rolling resistance resulting in higher fuel check tire pressure. Do not make a visual judgement
consumption. when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability properly inflated even when they are under-inflated.
Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride.
Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable
ride.
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Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per
CAUTION!
12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in
ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent the winter.
moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem,
Example: If garage temperature = 68°F (20°C) and the
which could damage the valve stem.
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
outside temperature condition.
is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not 5
been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa)
1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold tire during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure
inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum infla- build up or your tire pressure will be too low.
tion pressure molded into the tire sidewall.
Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range
of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with
temperature changes.
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Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial-Ply Tires
The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds
within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- WARNING!
tions 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 a collision. Al-
loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera-
ways use radial ply tires in sets of four. Never
tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire
combine 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 tire dealer for radial tire repairs.
High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi-
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And
mum load is dangerous. The added strain on your
Wheel – If Equipped
tires could cause them to fail. You could have a
Your vehicle may be equivalent with a spare tire and
serious collision. Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the
wheel in look and function as the original equipment tire
maximum capacity at continuous speeds above
and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle.
75 mph (120 km/h).
This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your
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vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only.
pattern. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a
compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on
If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip-
the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the
ment tire and wheel as a spare, a non-matching tempo-
driver’s side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire.
rary emergency use spare may be equipped with your
Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T”
vehicle. Temporary use spares are engineered to be used
or “S” preceding the size designation. Example: T145/
only with your vehicle. Your vehicle may be equipped
80D18 103M.
with one of the following types of non-matching tempo-
rary use spares; compact, full size, or limited-use. Do not T, S = Temporary Spare Tire 5
install more than one non-matching temporary use spare
Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip-
tire/wheel on the vehicle at any given time.
ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled
on your vehicle at the first opportunity.
CAUTION!
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a
wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.
compact, full size or limited-use temporary spare
Do not install more than one compact spare tire and
installed. Damage to the vehicle may result.
wheel on the vehicle at any given time
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your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the
WARNING!
original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the
Compact spares are for temporary emergency use first opportunity.
only. With these spares, do not drive more than
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped
50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limited
The limited-use spare tire is for temporary emergency
tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear
use only. This tire is identified by a label located on the
indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs to be
limited-use spare wheel. This label contains the driving
replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which
limitations for this spare. This tire may look like the
apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result in
original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use spare
tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same as
Full Size Spare – If Equipped
your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only.
original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the
This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the
first opportunity.
front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare
tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn
to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size
spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as
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Tire Spinning
WARNING!
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or icy conditions, do not
Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)
stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without
handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the stopping.
speed listed on the limit-use spare wheel. Keep
Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In
inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on
Emergencies” for further information.
your Tire and Loading Information Placard located
on the driver’s side door opening. Replace (or repair) WARNING!
the original equipment tire at the first opportunity 5
and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do so could Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
result in loss of vehicle control. ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-
age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some-
one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than
30 mph (48 km/h) or for more than 30 seconds
continuously when you are stuck, and do not let
anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the
speed.
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Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth
to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the
replaced. tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying
factors including but not limited to:
• Driving style
• Tire pressure
• Distance driven

WARNING!
Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years,
regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow
1 — Worn Tire this warning can result in sudden tire failure. You
2 — New Tire could lose control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death.
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Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously
with oil, grease, and gasoline. affect your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a
wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match
Replacement Tires
those of the original wheels.
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for It is recommended you contact your original equipment
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- or an authorized tire dealer with any questions you may
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva- have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use
lent to the originals in size, quality and performance equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
when replacement is needed (refer to the paragraph on safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle. 5
“Tread Wear Indicators”). Refer to the “Tire and Loading
Information” placard for the size designation of your tire.
The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be
found on the original equipment tire sidewall. See the
Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety
Information section of this manual for more information
relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire.
350 STARTING AND OPERATING

WARNING! WARNING! (Continued)

• Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus- failure and loss of vehicle control.
pension dimensions and performance characteris-
tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and CAUTION!
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict- Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
able handling and stress to steering and suspen- may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
sion components. You could lose control and have ings.
a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Use
only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
TIRE CHAINS
approved for your vehicle.
Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom-
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or mended.
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load CAUTION!
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are
You could lose control and have a collision.
used.
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SNOW TIRES poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro-
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be
during the winter. All season tires can be identified by the checked before using these tire types.
M+S designation on the tire sidewall.
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at
type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only different loads and perform different steering, driving,
in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
safety and handling of your vehicle. unequal rates.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. 5
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type
(120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain
original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a
recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold smooth, quiet ride.
tire inflation pressures.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid maintenance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or
and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being
performed.
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The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the
does not apply to some directional tires that must not be driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom-
reversed. mended cold placard pressure.
The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about
1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when
the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will
decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on
cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire
pressure after 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
Tire Rotation
also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and
there should be no adjustment for this increased pres-
sure.
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The TPM System will warn the driver of a low tire For example, your vehicle may have a recommended
pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure
warning limit for any reason, including low temperature of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F
effects and natural pressure loss through the tire. (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa),
a temperature drop to 20°F (-7°C) will decrease the tire
The TPM System will continue to warn the driver of low
pressure to approximately 23 psi (158 kPa). This tire
tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not
pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn ON the “Tire
turn off until the tire pressure is at or above the recom-
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light.” Driving the vehicle
mended cold placard pressure. Once the low tire pressure
may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately
warning (Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light) illumi-
nates, you must increase the tire pressure to the recom-
27 psi (186 kPa), but the “Tire Pressure Monitoring 5
Telltale Light” will still be ON. In this situation, the “Tire
mended cold placard pressure in order for the “Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn OFF only
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” to turn off. The
after the tires are inflated to the vehicle’s recommended
system will automatically update and the “Tire Pressure
cold placard pressure value.
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
(24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this informa-
tion.
354 STARTING AND OPERATING
NOTE:
CAUTION!
• The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care
• The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and failure or condition.
warning have been established for the tire size
• The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system
while adjusting your tire pressure.
operation or sensor damage may result when us-
ing replacement equipment that is not of the same • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes
size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
cause sensor damage. Do not use aftermarket tire Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
sealants or balance beads if your vehicle is tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors stopping ability.
may result.
• The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte-
• After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain
always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure
prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve gauge, even if under-inflation has not reached the
stem, which could damage the Tire Pressure Moni- level to trigger illumination of the “Tire Pressure
toring Sensor. Monitoring Telltale Light.”
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• Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
the tire. illuminate in the instrument cluster, a ⬙LOW TIRE⬙
message will be displayed for a minimum of five
Base System
seconds and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless
in one or more of the four active road tires. Should this
technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to
occur, you should stop as soon as possible, check the
monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each
inflation pressure of each tire on your vehicle, and inflate
wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure
each tire to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard
readings to the Receiver Module.
pressure value. Once the system receives the updated tire 5
NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the pressures, the system will automatically update and the
tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” and ⬙LOW
and to maintain the proper pressure. TIRE⬙ message will turn off. The vehicle may need to be
driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in
The TPMS consists of the following components:
order for the TPMS to receive this information.
• Receiver Module
• Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
• Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
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Check TPMS Warning 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash
NOTE:
on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid when
1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have a
a system fault is detected. The system fault will also
tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will
sound a chime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence
not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire.
will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. The
“Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
when the fault condition no longer exists. A system fault tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
can occur due to any of the following: limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
will turn ON and a ⬙LOW TIRE⬙ message will be dis-
facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM
played for a minimum of five seconds.
sensors.
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
that affects radio wave signals.
Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel remain on solid.
housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
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4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the
sound and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly
will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on and to maintain the proper pressure.
solid.
The TPMS consists of the following components:
5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and
• Receiver Module
reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare,
the TPMS will update automatically and the “Tire Pres- • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
sure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn OFF, as long no
• Three Trigger Modules (mounted in three of the four
tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit in
any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may need to
wheel-wells) 5
be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages,
in order for the TPMS to receive this information. which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)
Premium System – If Equipped
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each
The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure
illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime
readings to the Receiver Module.
will sound when tire pressure is low in one or
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more of the four active road tires. In addition, the addition, the EVIC will display a ⬙CHECK TPM SYS-
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display TEM⬙ message for a minimum of five seconds and then
a graphic showing the pressure values of each tire with display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value to
the low tire pressure values flashing. indicate which sensor is not being received.
Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible, If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat,
and inflate all tires with low pressure (those flashing in providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault
the EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold no longer exists, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
placard pressure value. Once the system receives the Light” will no longer flash, and the ⬙CHECK TPM
updated tire pressures, the system will automatically SYSTEM⬙ message will no longer display, and a pressure
update, the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flash- value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault
ing, and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” can occur due to any of the following:
will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the
facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM
TPMS to receive this information.
sensors.
Check TPMS Warning
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
When a system fault is detected, a chime will sound and
that affects radio wave signals.
the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on
and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In
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3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
housings. tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, the “Tire Pressure
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
Monitoring Telltale Light” will remain ON, a chime will
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. sound, and the EVIC will still display a flashing pressure
The EVIC will also display a ⬙CHECK TPM SYSTEM⬙ value in the graphic display.
message for a minimum of five seconds when a system 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is 15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
detected. In this case, the ⬙CHECK TPM SYSTEM⬙ mes- Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then
sage is then followed with a graphic display with pres- remain on solid. In addition, the EVIC will display a 5
sure values still shown. This indicates that the pressure ⬙CHECK TPM SYSTEM⬙ message for a minimum of five
values are still being received from the TPM sensors but seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the
they may not be located in the correct vehicle position. pressure value.
The system still needs to be serviced as long as the
4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will
⬙CHECK TPM SYSTEM⬙ message is displayed.
sound, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
NOTE: flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid,
1. The compact spare tire (if so equipped) does not have and the EVIC will display a ⬙CHECK TPM SYSTEM⬙
a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS message for a minimum of five seconds and then display
will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire. dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value.
360 STARTING AND OPERATING
5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the
reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, following licenses:
the TPMS will update automatically. In addition, the
“Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn OFF United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KR5S18002015B
and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new pressure Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267T-S180015B
value instead of dashes (- -), as long no tire pressure is
below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four FUEL REQUIREMENTS
active road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for This engine is designed to meet all emis-
up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the sions regulations and provide excellent
TPMS to receive this information. fuel economy and performance when us-
ing high-quality unleaded “regular” gaso-
General Information line having an octane rating of 87. The use
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and of premium gasoline is not recommended,
RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the as it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in
following conditions: these engines.
• This device may not cause harmful interference. Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to
• This device must accept any interference received, your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at
including interference that may cause undesired high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is
operation. required. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such
 STARTING AND OPERATING 361
as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experi- The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso-
ence these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline line. Properly blended reformulated gasoline will pro-
before considering service for the vehicle. vide excellent performance and durability of engine and
fuel system components.
Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and
endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy-
necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates
and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer recom- may be used in your vehicle.
mends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC speci-
fications if they are available. CAUTION! 5
Reformulated Gasoline DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso-
Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these
burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” blends may result in starting and driveability prob-
Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are spe- lems, damage critical fuel system components, cause
cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- emissions to exceed the applicable standard, and/or
prove air quality. cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light” to illumi-
nate. Pump labels should clearly communicate if a
fuel contains greater than 10% Ethanol.
362 STARTING AND OPERATING
Problems that result from using gasoline containing To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with
Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% Ethanol E-85 perform the following:
are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may
• change the engine oil and oil filter
not be covered under warranty.
• disconnect and reconnect the battery
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- • drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer)
ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol
More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged
content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
exposure to E-85 fuel.
If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85
MMT In Gasoline
fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms:
MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is
• operate in a lean mode blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline
blended with MMT provides no performance advantage
• OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on
beyond gasoline of the same octane number without
• poor engine performance MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug
life and reduces emissions system performance in some
• poor cold start and cold driveability
vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline
• increased risk for fuel system component corrosion without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content
of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump,
 STARTING AND OPERATING 363
therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether Fuel System Cautions
the gasoline contains MMT. It is even more important to
look for gasoline without MMT in Canada, because MMT CAUTION!
can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the
Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s
United States. MMT is prohibited in Federal and Califor-
performance:
nia reformulated gasoline.
• The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.
Materials Added To Fuel Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor-
All gasoline sold in the United States is required to mance and damage the emissions control system.
contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition
detergents or other additives is not needed under normal 5
malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to
conditions and they would result in additional cost. overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or
Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune
fuel. or malfunctioning and may require immediate
service. Contact your authorized dealer for service
assistance.
(Continued)
364 STARTING AND OPERATING
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
CAUTION! (Continued)
• The use of fuel additives, which are now being WARNING!
sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended.
Most of these products contain high concentra- Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.
tions of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon
performance problems resulting from the use of monoxide poisoning:
such fuels or additives is not the responsibility of • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon
the manufacturer. monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, which can
kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such as
NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions con- a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the
trol system can result in civil penalties being assessed engine running for an extended period. If the
against you. 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)
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the other sections of this manual for information on
WARNING! (Continued)
features that are common between Flexible Fuel and
• Guard against carbon monoxide with proper gasoline-only powered vehicles.
maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected
every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor-
mal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired,
drive with all side windows fully open.
• Keep the trunk closed when driving your vehicle
to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous
exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. 5
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF
EQUIPPED
E-85 General Information
The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve-
E-85 Fuel Cap
hicles only. These vehicles can be identified by a unique
fuel filler door label that states Ethanol (E-85) or Un-
leaded Gasoline Only. This section only covers those
subjects that are unique to these vehicles. Please refer to
366 STARTING AND OPERATING
Fuel Requirements
CAUTION!
Your vehicle will operate on both unleaded gasoline with
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can an octane rating of 87, or E-85 fuel, or any mixture of
operate on E-85. these two. For best results, a refueling pattern that
alternates between E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be
Ethanol Fuel (E-85) avoided.
E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and
When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that:
15% unleaded gasoline.
• you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less
WARNING! than 1/4 full
Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could • you do not add less than 5 gallons (19 Liters) when
cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok- refueling
ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov- • you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for
ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the a period of at least 5 minutes
tank. Do not use E-85 as a cleaning agent and never
use it near an open flame. Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard
starting and/or significant deterioration in driveability
during warm up.
 STARTING AND OPERATING 367
NOTE: requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395
• When the ambient temperature is above 90° F (32° C), contains additional requirements, developed during ex-
you may experience hard starting and rough idle tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to
following start up even if the above recommendations Chrysler Group LLC engines. Use MOPAR威 or an
are followed. equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.
• Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully Starting
compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use
engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the
caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an
additive, such as MOPAR威 Injector Cleanup or increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and 5
Techron may be used. a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations)
until the engine is fully warmed up.
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles NOTE: Use of the engine block heater (if equipped) is
FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formu- beneficial for E-85 startability when the ambient tempera-
lated engine oils. These special requirements are included ture is less than 32°F (0°C).
in MOPAR威 engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting
Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer re-
quires engine oils that are API Certified and meet the
368 STARTING AND OPERATING
Cruising Range Maintenance
Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter
than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel CAUTION!
consumption. You can expect your miles per gallon
Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your
(mpg)/miles per liter and your driving range to decrease
vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and
by about 30%, compared to gasoline operation.
may affect driveability.
Replacement Parts
Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are ADDING FUEL
designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure
that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
patible parts. The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the left rear
quarter panel of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or
CAUTION! damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this
Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol vehicle.
compatible components can damage your vehicle.
 STARTING AND OPERATING 369

Fuel Filler Door Tether Cable

After removing the gas cap, place the gas cap tether cable NOTE: If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the
over a hook on the inside of the fuel door. This keeps the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
gas cap suspended away from and protects the vehicle’s
surface.
370 STARTING AND OPERATING

CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued)

• Damage to the fuel system or emission control • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is
system could result from using an improper fuel in violation of most state and federal fire regula-
tank filler tube cap (gas cap). tions and doing so may cause the MIL to turn on.
• A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the “Malfunc- • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a
tion Indicator Light (MIL)” to turn on. portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You
• To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top could be burned. Always place gas containers on
off” the fuel tank after filling. When the fuel the ground while filling.
nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full.
NOTE:
• Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound.
WARNING! This is an indication that the gas cap is tightened
properly. The MIL in the instrument cluster may turn
• Never have any smoking materials lit in or near
on if the gas cap is not secured properly. Make sure
the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the
that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is
tank is being filled.
refueled.
(Continued)
• When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel
tank is full.
 STARTING AND OPERATING 371
Loose Filler Cap Message The label contains the following information:
If the vehicles diagnostic system determines that the fuel
• Name of manufacturer
filler cap in loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
“gASCAP” message will be displayed in the instrument • Month and year of manufacture
cluster. Tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” sound is
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly
tightened. Press the trip odometer reset button to turn off • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front
the message. If the problem persists, the message will
• Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear
appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might
indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 5
in a row, the system will turn on the MIL. Resolving the
• Type of Vehicle
problem will turn the MIL off.
• Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH)
VEHICLE LOADING
The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the
Vehicle Certification Label Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Your vehicle has a certification label attached to the rear
of the driver’s door.
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Overloading
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires,
This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory
load must be limited so that you do not exceed the service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and front
GVWR. and rear GAWR.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The best way to figure out the total weight of your
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles operation. Weigh it on a commercial scale to ensure that
evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or it is not over the GVWR.
rear GAWR.
Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle
separately. It is important that you distribute the load
WARNING!
evenly over the front and rear axles.
Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is
Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and
important that you do not exceed the maximum front
shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension
or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can
components do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s
result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose
GVWR.
control of the vehicle and have a collision.
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Loading To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements
To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty and recommendations in this manual concerning ve-
weight, axle by axle and side by side. Store heavier items hicles used for trailer towing.
down low and be sure you distribute their weight as
If you have any questions or concerns after reviewing
evenly as possible. Stow all loose items securely before
this section, please consult your dealer to for full details
driving. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you
on the towing capabilities of the vehicle.
have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is within
the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight. Common Towing Definitions
Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect The following trailer towing related definitions will assist
on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way you in understanding the following information: 5
the brakes operate.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
TRAILER TOWING The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
In this section, you will find safety tips and information This includes driver, passengers, cargo, and tongue
on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not
with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle
review this information to tow your load as efficiently Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for
and safely as possible. further information.
374 STARTING AND OPERATING
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica-
The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all tion Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further
cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- information.
porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its ⬙loaded and
ready for operation⬙ condition. WARNING!
The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your It is important that you do not exceed the maximum
fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition
of the trailer must be supported by the scale. can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose
control of the vehicle and have a collision.
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle
Trailer Tongue Weight (TW)
and trailer when weighed in combination.
The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the
NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less
allowance for the presence of a driver. than or more than 10% of the trailer load. You must
consider this as part of the load on your vehicle.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear Frontal Area
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the
evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or maximum width of the front of a trailer.
 STARTING AND OPERATING 375
Weight-Carrying Hitch Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry
weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or Standards
some other connecting point of the truck. These kinds of
Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
hitches are the most popular on the market today and
Class II - Medium 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg)
they are commonly used to tow small- and medium-
Duty
sized trailers.
Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
Trailer Hitch Classification Class IV - Extra 10,000 lbs (4 540 kg)
The following chart provides the industry standard for Heavy Duty
the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can 5
Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Trailer Weight Ratings)” chart for the Maximum
correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your given
Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer drivetrain.
Weight Ratings) chart for the Max. GTW towable for your
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
given drivetrain.
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.
Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings
Max. GTW Max. Trailer Tongue Wt.
Engine/Transmission Max. Frontal Area
(Gross Trailer Wt.) (See Note 1)
11 sq.ft. (1.0 sq.m)
2.4L/Auto 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
(See Note 2)
3.6L/Auto 22 sq.ft. (2.0 sq.m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
Note 1: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and
cargo, and it should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer
to “Tire Safety Information” in “Starting and Operating” for further information.
Note 2: Enclosed trailers or open utility trailers with front shields/guards are not recommended for use with
all four-cylinder engines with automatic transmission. Please see your authorized dealer for additional infor-
mation.
 STARTING AND OPERATING 377

CAUTION!
Towing a trailer with a larger than recommended
frontal area could cause the engine to overheat or
cause severe engine damage under extreme condi-
tions.

Trailer And Tongue Weight

Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% of the Gross Trailer 5
Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads
balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause
the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause Consider the following items when computing the
loss of control of vehicle and trailer. Failure to load weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer • The trailer tongue weight of the trailer.
collisions.
• The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
Never exceed the maximum trailer tongue weight put in or on your vehicle.
stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch.
• The weight of the driver and all passengers.
378 STARTING AND OPERATING
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the Towing Requirements
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive-
factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed train components the following guidelines are recom-
options, must be considered as part of the total load on mended:
your vehicle. Refer to “Tire Safety Information/Tire and
Loading Information Placard” in “Starting and Operat- CAUTION!
ing” for the maximum combined weight of occupants
• Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
and cargo for your vehicle.
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine,
CAUTION! axle or other parts could be damaged.
• Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a
Incorrect trailer tongue weight could result in in- trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph
creased yaw or vehicle instability. A negative trailer (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
tongue weight could unload the rear suspension of This helps the engine and other parts of the
the tow vehicle decreasing vehicle stability. Negative vehicle wear in at the heavier loads.
trailer tongue weight could cause the trailer to squat
and potentially become disengaged from the tow
vehicle resulting in a runaway trailer condition.
 STARTING AND OPERATING 379

WARNING! WARNING! (Continued)

Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these • Safety chains must always be used between your
guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to
possible: the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
• Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and
and that it will not shift during travel. When allow enough slack for turning corners.
trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on
driver to control. You could lose control of your the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic 5
vehicle and have a collision. transmission in PARK. Always, block or ⴖchockⴖ
• When hauling cargo, or towing a trailer, do not the trailer wheels.
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can • GCWR must not be exceeded.
cause a loss of control, poor performance, or dam- • Total weight must be distributed between the tow
age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
suspension, chassis structure, or tires. ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
(Continued)
2. GTW
(Continued)
380 STARTING AND OPERATING
• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
WARNING! (Continued)
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
3. GAWR Information” in “Starting and Operating” for informa-
4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch tion on tread wear indicators and for proper inspection
utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to procedure.
always achieve 10% of trailer tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight). • When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for information
Towing Requirements – Tires on replacement tires and for proper tire replacement
procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carry-
• Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact ing capacity will not increase the vehicle’s GVWR and
spare tire. GAWR limits.
• Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper- • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
ating” for proper tire inflation procedures. vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
• Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres- personal injury.
sures before trailer usage.
 STARTING AND OPERATING 381
• An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
WARNING!
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
brake controller is not required. system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have a
• Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
collision.
1,000 lbs (450 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg). • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing, you should allow for ad-
CAUTION! ditional space between your vehicle and the ve- 5
hicle in front of you. Failure to do so could result
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg) in a collision.
loaded, it should have its own brakes with adequate
braking capacity. Failure to do this could lead to Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring
accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
effort, and longer stopping distances. stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
382 STARTING AND OPERATING
Towing Tips If you REGULARLY TOW a trailer for more than 45 min-
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, utes of continuous operation, then change the automatic
and backing the trailer in an area located away from transmission fluid and filter according to the interval
heavy traffic. specified for “police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer tow-
ing.” Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
Make sure all trailer and vehicle lights are working
maintenance intervals.
properly — including hazard flashers.
NOTE: Check the four-speed automatic transmission
Automatic Transmission fluid level before towing. Six-speed transmissions do not
The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- require a fluid level check before towing. If, however, you
ever, if frequent shifting occurs, select the ⬙3⬙ range (for a notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, see
four-speed automatic) or select a lower gear using the your authorized dealership service center for assistance.
AutoStick威 shift control.
Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped
NOTE: Using a lower gear while operating the vehicle
• Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
under heavy operating conditions, will improve perfor-
mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces- • When using the speed control, if you experience speed
sive shifting and heat build-up. This action will also drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until
provide better engine braking. you can get back to cruising speed.
• Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to
maximize fuel efficiency.
 STARTING AND OPERATING 383
Cooling System • Highway Driving
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- Reduce speed.
heating, take the following actions:
• Air Conditioning
• City Driving Turn off temporarily.
When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans-
mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the All Models 5
Ground
Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED
Front OK
Dolly Tow
Rear NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALL OK
384 STARTING AND OPERATING
Recreational Towing – All Models
CAUTION!
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels
are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a • DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the
tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow drivetrain will result.
this procedure: • Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following requirements can cause severe transmission dam-
the dolly manufacturer’s instructions. age. Damage from improper towing is not covered
under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place the transmis-
sion in PARK.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following
the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

CONTENTS
䡵 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 ▫ Road Tire Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 䡵 Jump-Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
▫ Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) ▫ Preparations For Jump-Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 6
䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
▫ Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
䡵 Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
▫ Spare Tire Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
▫ Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
▫ Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
▫ Without The Ignition Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
386 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
instrument panel, below the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
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 transaxle 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 flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and it should not CAUTION!
be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for
your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull
other motorists.
over and stop the vehicle with the engine at idle,
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the when safe. Turn the air conditioner off and wait until
Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even the pointer drops back into the normal range. After
though the ignition is placed in the OFF position. appropriate action has been taken, if the pointer
remains on the “H”, turn the engine off immediately,
NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers
and call for service.
may wear down your battery.
 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 387
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) — If
an impending overheat condition: Equipped
During sustained high-speed driving or trailer tow up
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
long grades on a hot day, the engine oil temperature may
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
become too hot. If this happens, the “HOTOIL” message
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
flashes in the odometer and the vehicle speed will be
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum reduced to 53 mph (85 km/h) until the engine oil
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control temperature is reduced.
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat NOTE: The vehicle speed is reduced to a maximum of
from the engine cooling system. 53 mph (85 km/h). You may of course, reduce your
vehicle speed further if needed.
6
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.
388 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING! (Continued)
WARNING! • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for
changing tires only. The jack should not be used to
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off should be jacked on a firm level surface only.
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when Avoid ice or slippery areas.
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The Jack Location
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body in the trunk.
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
Spare Tire Stowage
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center
The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor
where it can be raised on a lift.
in the trunk.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is
on a jack. Spare Tire Removal
Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
(Continued)
 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 389

WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.

2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.

3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever into PARK (automatic transmis-
sion) or REVERSE (manual transmission). 6
Spare Tire and Jack Stowage
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
390 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
6. Block both the front and rear of the
WARNING! (Continued)
wheel diagonally opposite the jacking
position. For example, if changing the • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
right front tire, block the left rear the edge of the roadway as possible before raising
wheel. the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle be raised.
while the vehicle is being jacked. • Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
Jacking Instructions
REVERSE.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is
WARNING!
on a jack.
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
help prevent personal injury or damage to your jack.
vehicle: • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
(Continued) • Only use the jack in the positions indicated and
for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
(Continued)
 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 391

WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION!

• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
careful of motor traffic. locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are Instructions for this vehicle.
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground. NOTE: Refer to the Compact Spare Tire section of
Tires--General Information--for information about the
spare tire, its use, and operation.
1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the
spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left
to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from
6
the jack assembly.
Jack Warning Label
392 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack
CAUTION!
with two attachment points. When the jack is partially
expanded, the tension between the two attachment Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
points holds the jack handle in place. locations other than those indicated in Step 3.

Removing Jack Handle From Jack

2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning Jacking Locations
them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.
 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 393
3. There is a front and rear jacking location on each side
of the vehicle.

6
Rear Jacking Location
4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be
Front Jacking Location placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is
positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack
head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the
wheel to be changed. Do not raise the vehicle until you
are sure the jack is securely engaged.
394 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

WARNING! CAUTION!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
to remove the tire.

5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right,

using the swivel wrench. 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.
6. Remove the wheel nuts, and pull the wheel and wheel
covers (where applicable) off the hub. Install the spare
wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the
nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts.

Mounting Spare Tire

 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 395
9. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is
WARNING!
free. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and
• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the assembly using
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the the means provided.
vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this
Release the parking brake before driving the vehicle.
warning may result in personal injury.
• To avoid possible personal injury, handle the WARNING!
wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any
sharp edges. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left. hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
8. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrench
the places provided. 6
while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. 10. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area and have
Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
been tightened twice. The correct wheel nut torque is
100 ft lbs (135 N·m). If you doubt that you have tightened 11. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct
the nuts correctly, have them checked with a torque the tire pressure as required.
wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station.
396 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
Road Tire Installation
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels with
wheel covers, install two lug nuts on the mounting studs
which are on each side of the valve stem. Install the lug
nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the
wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.

WARNING!
Tire And Wheel Cover Or Center Cap
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
1 — Valve Stem 4 — Wheel Cover
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle 2 — Valve Notch 5 — Mounting Stud
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may 3 — Wheel Lug Nut
result in personal injury.
3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the
valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand,
snapping the cover over the two lug nuts. Do not use a
hammer or excessive force to install the cover.
 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 397
4. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped 7. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a
end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
nuts. seated against the wheel.
Vehicles Without Wheel Covers
WARNING!
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle 2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug
result in personal injury. nuts.

5. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack WARNING!

handle counterclockwise. 6
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle
wrench while at the end of the handle for increased has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until eachresult in personal injury.
nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of
each lug nut is 100 ft/lbs (135 N·m). If in doubt about the 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
correct tightness, have them checked with a torque handle counterclockwise.
wrench by your authorized dealer or service station.
398 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack
wrench while at the end of the handle for increased follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each precautions.
nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of
each lug nut is 100 ft/lbs (135 N·m). If in doubt about the CAUTION!
correct tightness, have them checked with a torque
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
wrench by your authorized dealer or service station.
other booster source with a system voltage greater
5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly alternator or electrical system may occur.
seated against the wheel.

JUMP-STARTING WARNING!
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
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 between the left
front headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash
 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 399
shield. To allow jump-starting there are remote battery
WARNING!
posts located on the left side of the engine compartment.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is on. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or
bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical
contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or 6
sparks away from the battery.

Remote Battery Posts 1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission
1 — Remote Positive (+) Post (covered with protective cap) into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2 — Remote Negative (-) Post
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal accessories.
400 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive
WARNING!
(+) battery post. To remove the cover, press the locking
tab and pull upward on the cover. 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 per-
sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex-
plosion.

CAUTION!
Locking Tab
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
or the discharged vehicle.
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 401
1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start
the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper
cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in
the reverse sequence:
3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the
negative (-) post of the booster battery. 6. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the
remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the dis-
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper
charged battery.
cable to the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with
the discharged battery. 7. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable
from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.
WARNING! 6
8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper
Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark
9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable
could cause the battery to explode and could result in
from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged
personal injury.
vehicle.
402 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
10. Reinstall the protective cover over the remote posi- front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
tive (+) battery post of the discharged vehicle. and REVERSE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure
to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
wheels, is most effective.
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
CAUTION! Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle
gine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at
power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s
the risk of transmission failure during prolonged
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Electronic
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE Stability Control (ESC), turn the system to Partial OFF
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it before attempting to “rock” the vehicle. Refer to “Elec-
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your tronic Brake Control” in “Starting and Operating” for
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the further information.
 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 403

CAUTION! WARNING!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
damage may result. explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
may lead to transmission overheating and failure. longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
transmission shifting occurring).
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE 6
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the cupholder liner.
404 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
3. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position without 6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
starting the engine.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
8. Reinstall the cupholder liner.
5. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the hole at the
front of the cupholder and push and hold the override
lever forward.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Automatic Transmissions
Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 25 mph (40 km/h)max speed
Rear
Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow • 15 mi (24 km) max distance
Front OK
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD
 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 405
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
CAUTION! (Continued)
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for the purpose, following equip- • When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do
ment manufacturer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is not attach to front or rear suspension components.
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers towing.
or associated brackets. State and local laws applying to • Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicles under tow must be observed. vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
mission may result.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) • If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN ignition switch must be in the ON position, not
position, not the ACC position. the LOCK or ACC positions. 6
CAUTION! Automatic Transmission
• Do not use sling type equipment when towing. The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
Damage to the fascia will occur. all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
(Continued)
406 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission Without The Ignition Key
is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all four Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: with the ignition in the LOCK position. Flatbed towing is
the preferred towing method. However, if a flatbed
• The shift lever must be in NEUTRAL.
towing vehicle is not available, wheel lift towing equip-
• The towing distance must not exceed 15 mi (24 km). ment may be used. Rear towing (with the front wheels on
• The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). the ground) is not allowed, as transmission damage will
occur. If rear towing is the only alternative, the front
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must wheels must be placed on a towing dolly. Proper towing
be towed faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than 15 equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
mi (24 km), it must be towed with the front wheels OFF
the ground (using a flatbed truck, towing dolly, or CAUTION!
wheel lift equipment with the front wheels raised).
Failure to follow these towing methods can cause
CAUTION! severe damage to the transmission. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Towing faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than 15
mi (24 km) with front wheels on the ground can cause
severe damage to the transmission. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS
䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.4L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 䡵 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
䡵 Engine Compartment — 3.6L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 ▫ Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 411 ▫ Engine Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 411 ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412 7
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
䡵 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
▫ A/C Air Filter – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
䡵 Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
▫ Body Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
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▫ Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 䡵 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450
▫ Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 ▫ Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450
▫ Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 ▫ Front Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452
▫ Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 ▫ Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452
▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 ▫ Backup Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From ▫ License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454
Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438
䡵 Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455
▫ Cleaning Center Console Cupholders . . . . . . 444
䡵 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts . . . . . . . 456
䡵 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
▫ Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456
▫ Integrated Power Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
▫ Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457
䡵 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
䡵 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L

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1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 11 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
6 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L

1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Air Cleaner Filter

2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
CAUTION!
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system. It
transmission control systems. When these systems are could also affect fuel economy and drivability. The
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent vehicle must be serviced before any emissions
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis- tests can be performed.
sions well within current government regulations. • If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running,
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light” (MIL). It will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al- Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose or 7
soon as possible. improperly installed. A “GASCAP” message will be
displayed in the instrument cluster. Tighten the gas cap
until a ⬙clicking⬙ sound is heard. This is an indication that
the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer
“Reset” button to turn off the message. If the problem
412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
persists, the message will appear the next time the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” Resolv- ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ing the problem will turn the MIL light off. ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.

EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
PROGRAMS which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system. do the following:
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte- crank or start the engine.
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction 2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not this test over.
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. 3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413
4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is
happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal
vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
running.
vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should
not proceed to the I/M station. REPLACEMENT PARTS
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully Use of genuine MOPAR威 parts for normal/scheduled
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en-
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station. caused by the use of non-MOPAR威 parts for maintenance
and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your warranty.
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
7
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance
nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your
operations in an expert manner. Service Manuals are vehicle.
available which include detailed service information for
Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed
your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before
maintenance schedule, there are other components which
attempting any procedure yourself.
may require servicing or replacement in the future.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems may void your warranty and could result in civil CAUTION!
penalties being assessed against you.
• Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per-
WARNING! form repairs and service when necessary could
result in more costly repairs, damage to other
You can be badly injured working on or around a components or negatively impact vehicle perfor-
motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions
have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If examined by an authorized Chrysler Group LLC
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a dealership or qualified repair center.
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- (Continued)
chanic.
 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415
fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level
CAUTION! (Continued)
before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
• Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will
that protect the performance and durability of give you an incorrect reading.
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and
components as the chemicals can damage your only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi- the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New range markings on the dipstick. Either the range mark-
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed ings consist of a crosshatch zone marked SAFE or a
because of component malfunction, use only the crosshatch zone marked with MIN at the low end of the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure. range and MAX at the high end of the range. Adding one
quart of oil when the reading is at the low end of the
range marking will raise the oil level to the high end of
Engine Oil
the range marking.
7
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Engine Oil Selection
CAUTION!
For best performance and maximum protection under all
Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recom-
will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil mends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the
pressure and an increase in oil temperature. This requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
could damage your engine. Also, be sure the oil fill
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
cap is replaced and tightened after adding oil.
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
Change Engine Oil
been certified by the American
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
Petroleum Institute (API). The
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
manufacturer only recommends
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information.
API Certified engine oils.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months,
whichever occurs first.
 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
CAUTION!
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the ber should not be used.
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 3.6L Engine
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
SAE 5W-30 engine oil is preferred for all operating
temperatures. The engine oil filler cap also shows the
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 2.4L Engine
recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle.
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for ber should not be used.
your vehicle.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
7
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa- tion.
tion.
418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi- Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
ber should not be used. oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
Synthetic Engine Oils
environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
station, or governmental agency for advice on how and
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
your area.
are followed.
Engine Oil Filter
Materials Added To Engine Oils
The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter
Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak
at every engine oil change.
detection dyes, to your engine oil. Engine oil is an
engineered product and it’s performance may be im- Engine Oil Filter Selection
paired by supplemental additives. All of this manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type
disposable oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replace-
ment. The quality of replacement filters varies consider-
ably. 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.
 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters
WARNING! varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR威 engine air
The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can
cleaner filters are high quality and are recommended.
provide a measure of protection in the case of engine
backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air Maintenance-Free Battery
cleaner, hoses, etc.) unless such removal is necessary Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
near the engine compartment before starting the tenance required.
vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner,
NOTE: The battery is stored in a compartment behind
hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in
the left front fender and is accessible without removing
serious personal injury.
the tire and wheel. Remote battery terminals are located
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
in the engine compartment for jump-starting. Refer to 7
“Jump-Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergen-
maintenance intervals.
cies” for further information.
To access the battery, turn the steering wheel fully to the
right and remove the inner fender shield.
420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING! CAUTION!
• Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean positive post and the negative cable is attached to
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid the negative post. Battery posts are marked posi-
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- tive (+) and negative (-) and are identified on the
diately with large amounts of water. battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the
• Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep terminal posts and free of corrosion.
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use • If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in
a booster battery or any other booster source with the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable before connecting the charger to the battery. Do
clamps to touch each other. not use a “fast charger” to provide starting voltage.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421
Air Conditioner Maintenance
WARNING!
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
test. flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause
CAUTION! the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD,
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
for further warranty information.
system as the chemicals can damage your air condi-
• The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
tioning components. Such damage is not covered by
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected 7
should be done by an experienced technician.
422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling The A/C Air Filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind
R-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- the glove box. Perform the following procedure to re-
carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental place the filter:
Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-
1. Open the glove box and remove all contents.
ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by authorized dealers or other 2. Push in on the sides of the glove box and lower the
service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment. door.
NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C System 3. Disconnect the glove box door dampener from the slot
Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compres- on the side of the box. This is done by grasping the
sor Oil, and Refrigerants. dampener connector (on the outside of the box) and the
end of the connector pin (on the inside of the box) with
A/C Air Filter – If Equipped
your thumb and forefinger and pulling outward while
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
lightly lifting upward on the door with your other hand.
maintenance intervals.
Once disconnected, the dampener will retract under-
neath the instrument panel if you release it.
WARNING!
4. Pivot the glove box downward.
Do not remove the A/C Air Filter while the blower is
operating or personal injury may result. 5. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter
cover to the HVAC housing and remove the cover.
 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423

CAUTION!
The A/C Air Filter is identified with an arrow to
indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure
to install the filter properly will result in the need to
replace it more often.

8. Reinstall the glove box door dampener and glove box.

Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
A/C Air Filter Replacement tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri-
cated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as
6. Remove the A/C Air Filter by pulling it straight out of
MOPAR威 Spray White Lube or equivalent, to assure
7
the housing.
quiet, easy operation and to protect against rust and
7. Install the A/C Air Filter with the arrow on the filter wear. Prior to the application of any lubricant, the parts
pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and
cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the grit; after lubricating excess oil and grease should be
cover. removed. Particular attention should also be given to
424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
hood latching components to ensure proper function. Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
When performing other underhood services, the hood may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
cleaned and lubricated. from a dry windshield.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small the windshield. Make sure that they are not frozen to the
amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR威 glass before turning them on to avoid damaging the
Lock Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent directly into the blade.
lock cylinder.
Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum
Windshield Wiper Blades products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend-
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor
mild non-abrasive cleaner or use the washer solvent. This
performance of blades may be present with chattering,
will remove accumulations of salt, waxes, or road film
marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions
and help reduce streaking and smearing.
are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as
necessary.
 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425
Adding Washer Fluid
WARNING!
The windshield washer and the rear window washer
share the same fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir is Commercially available windshield washer solvents
located in the engine compartment. Be sure to check the are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
fluid level in the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the must be exercised when filling or working around
reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator the washer solution.
antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to
flush out the residual water. Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, apply some
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
washer fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper
system.
blades clean. This will help blade performance.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system
or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle;
in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
7
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This
have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
rating information can be found on most washer fluid
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
containers.
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the
CAUTION!
exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri-
cation or oil change. Replace as required. • The catalytic converter requires the use of un-
leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the
WARNING! effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con-
trol device and may seriously reduce engine per-
• Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
formance and cause serious damage to the engine.
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
• Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing
In the event of engine malfunction, particularly
CO, refer to “Safety Tips/Exhaust Gas” in “Things
involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of
To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further
performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
information.
Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe
• A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
over materials that can burn. Such materials might
resulting in possible damage to the converter and
be grass or leaves coming into contact with your
vehicle.
exhaust system. Do not park or operate your ve-
hicle in areas where your exhaust system can
contact anything that can burn.
 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- age:
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
• Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
damage.
motion.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
vehicle.
against you.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica- 7
tions, should be obtained immediately.
428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Cooling System rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
WARNING! freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
• When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
face of the condenser.
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera-
ture controlled and can start at anytime the igni- Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
tion switch is in the ON position. ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection
• You or others can be badly burned by hot engine at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If leaks.
you see or hear steam coming from under the Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a
had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a
system pressure cap when the radiator is hot. reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough
rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly
Coolant Checks dispose of the old engine coolant (antifreeze).
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or maintenance intervals.
 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429
Selection Of Coolant
CAUTION! (Continued)
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended coolant. Re-
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main- • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
taining Your Vehicle” for further information. coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use addi-
tional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they
CAUTION! may not be compatible with the engine coolant
(antifreeze) and may plug the radiator.
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than • This vehicle has not been designed for use with
specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may Propylene Glycol based engine coolant (anti-
result in engine damage and may decrease corro- freeze). Use of Propylene Glycol based engine
sion protection. If a non-HOAT engine coolant coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended.
(antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system
in an emergency, it should be replaced with the Adding Coolant
specified engine coolant (antifreeze) as soon as Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine 7
possible. coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance
(Continued) intervals. This engine coolant (antifreeze) can be used up
to five years or 104,000 miles (169 000 km) before replace-
ment. To prevent reducing this extended maintenance
period, it is important that you use the same engine
coolant (antifreeze) throughout the life of your vehicle.
430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
(antifreeze). When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
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
equivalent. will require more frequent coolant changes.
• Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant Cooling System Pressure Cap
and distilled water. Use higher concentrations (not to The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine
exceed 70%) if temperatures below ⫺34°F (⫺37°C) are coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that the engine coolant
anticipated. (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant
recovery bottle.
• Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion-
ized 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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rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani-
WARNING!
mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol based
• The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it
the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child
caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately. Clean up
when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or any ground spills immediately.
remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat
Coolant Level
causes pressure to build up in the cooling system.
Four-Cylinder Engines – the coolant bottle provides a
To prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the
quick visual method for determining that the engine
pressure cap while the system is hot or under
coolant (antifreeze) level is adequate. With the engine
pressure.
idling and warm to normal operating temperature, the
• Do not use a pressure cap other than the one level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in the bottle
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en- should be between the “ADD” and “FULL” lines, shown
gine damage may result. on the bottle.
7
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant Six-Cylinder Engines – the level of the engine coolant
Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant (antifreeze) is (antifreeze) in the pressurized coolant bottle should be
a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check between the “COLD” and “FULL” range on the bottle
with your local authorities to determine the disposal when the engine is cold.
432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing cool- safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
ant. Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the
• Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle.
engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant
bottle need only be checked once a month. When addi- • Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the
tional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If engine
the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, the contents of
Do not overfill. the coolant recovery bottle must also be protected
against freezing.
Points To Remember
• If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles
required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle
(kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming
does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling
from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor-
system should be pressure tested for leaks.
mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor- • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine 50% HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) (minimum)
coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator. and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of
your engine, which contains aluminum components.
 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433
• Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery
WARNING!
bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
condenser clean.
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
• Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter possible brake damage. You would not have your full
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install braking capacity in an emergency.
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check
mileage, and increased emissions. Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately
if the brake system warning light indicates system fail-
Brake System
ure.
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically. Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per-
7
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper forming underhood services.
maintenance intervals.
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Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing
WARNING!
the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid level up
to the requirements described on the brake fluid reser- • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake
voir. fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may
information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid
cause leaking in the system.
can severely damage your brake system and/or
Fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear. impair its performance. The proper type of brake
Brake fluid level should be checked when pads are fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the
replaced. However, low fluid level may be caused by a original factory installed hydraulic master cylin-
leak and a checkup may be needed. der reservoir.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- (Continued)
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.
 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435

WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)

• To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami-
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could
has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the be damaged, causing partial or complete brake
master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. failure. This could result in a collision.
Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture
from the air resulting in a lower boiling point. Automatic Transmission
This may cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard The automatic transmission and differential assembly are
or prolonged braking, resulting in sudden brake contained within a single housing.
failure. This could result in a collision.
The fluid level in the automatic transmission should be
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in checked whenever the vehicle is serviced. Operation with
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also transmission and the fluid. 7
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
(Continued)
436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Selection Of Lubricant Special Additives
It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
transmission to assure optimum transmission performance. product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended transmission mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in tives to the transmission. The only exception to this
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. It is policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid
important that the transmission fluid be maintained at the leaks. In addition, avoid using transmission sealers as
prescribed level using the recommended fluid. they may adversely affect seals.

CAUTION! CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than the Vehicle Limited Warranty.
manufacturer’s recommended fluid will require
more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to
“Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.
 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437
Fluid Level Check – Four-Speed Automatic driven at least 15 miles (24 km). Hot fluid cannot be held
Transmission comfortably between the fingertips. Cold fluid is at a
Use the following procedure to check the automatic temperature below 80° F (27° C).
transmission fluid level properly:
7. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated. Then,
1. Park the vehicle on level ground. remove dipstick and note the reading.
2. Run the engine at curb idle speed for a minimum of a. If the fluid is hot, the reading should be in the
60 seconds. crosshatched area marked “HOT” (between the upper
two holes in the dipstick).
3. Apply the parking brake fully.
b. If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between
4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi-
the lower two holes in the area marked “COLD.”
tion ending with the lever in PARK.
If the fluid level is low, add sufficient fluid through the
5. Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to eliminate
the possibility of dirt entering the transmission.
filler (dipstick) tube to bring it to the proper level. Do not 7
overfill.
6. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot
or cold. Hot fluid is approximately 180° F (82° C), which
is the normal operating temperature after the vehicle is
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Fluid Level Check – Six-Speed Automatic
CAUTION!
Transmission
• Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- The automatic transmission has no dipstick and is dealer
facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- serviced only.
ration in transmission shift quality and/or torque
Transmission Fluid And Filter Changes
converter shudder. Using a transmission fluid
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
other than that recommended by the manufacturer
maintenance intervals.
will require more frequent fluid and filter
changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genu- In addition, change the fluid and filter if the transmission
ine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for fur- is disassembled for any reason.
ther information.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
• Dirt and water in the transmission can cause
serious damage. To prevent dirt and water from Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
entering the transmission after checking or replen- Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
ishing fluid, make certain that the dipstick cap is graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
re-seated properly. passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
Washing
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection. • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-
hicle in the shade using MOPAR威 Car Wash or equiva-
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
lent, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
completely with clear water.
resistance built into your vehicle.
• If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu-
What Causes Corrosion?
lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR威 Super Kleen Bug
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove.
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
• Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR威
The most common causes are:
Cleaner Wax or equivalent to remove road film, stains
• Road salt, dirt, and moisture accumulation. and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to 7
scratch the paint.
• Stone and gravel impact.
• Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing
• Insects, tree sap, and tar.
that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint
• Salt in the air near seacoast localities. finish.
440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
CAUTION!
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
• Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials considered the responsibility of the owner.
such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will
• If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar
scratch metal and painted surfaces.
cause which destroys the paint and protective coating,
• Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The
(8 274 kPa) can result in damage or removal of cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of
paint and decals. the owner.
Special Care • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive packaged and sealed.
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month. • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
• It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear • Use MOPAR威 Touch Up Paint or equivalent on
and open. scratches as soon as possible. Your authorized dealer
has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle.
 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly
with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use
MOPAR威 Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner. reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
CAUTION! lowed by rinsing.
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
products may damage the wheel’s protective finish. 7
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions
Equipped
or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel’s pro-
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man-
tective finish. Only MOPAR威 Wheel Cleaner or
ner:
equivalent is recommended.
• Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
with a clean, dry towel.
442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel. use protectants or other products, which may cause
undesirable reflections. Use soap and warm water to
• For tough stains, apply MOPAR威 Total Clean or
restore the low glare surface.
equivalent, or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp
cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to Cleaning Interior Trim
remove soap residue. Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR威 Total Clean or equiva-
• For grease stains, apply MOPAR威 Multi-Purpose
lent, then MOPAR威 Spot & Stain Remover or equivalent
Cleaner or equivalent to a clean, damp cloth and
if absolutely necessary. Do not use harsh cleaners or
remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove
Armor All威. Use MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent to
soap residue.
clean vinyl upholstery.
• Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of
Cleaning Leather Upholstery
protectants on Stain Repel products.
MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom-
Interior Care mended for leather upholstery.
Instrument Panel Cover Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface, cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443
and MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any not use scrapers or other sharp instruments, which may
liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, scratch the elements.
solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
tioner is not required to maintain the original condition.
directly on the mirror.
WARNING! Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
1. Clean with a wet, soft rag. A mild soap solution may
Glass Surfaces be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
7
with MOPAR威 Glass Cleaner or any commercial rag.
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear
444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Seat Belt Maintenance the liner from the water and dip it back into the water
Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical about six times. This will loosen any remaining debris.
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Rinse the liner thoroughly under warm running water.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. Shake the excess water from the liner and dry the outer
surfaces with a clean soft cloth.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to Installation
wash them. Dry with a soft cloth. Align the liner in the cupholder and press down firmly.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the FUSES
buckles do not work properly.
Integrated Power Module
Cleaning Center Console Cupholders The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine
Removal compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center
Grab the rubber portion of the cupholder and lift contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A label that
upward. identifies each component may be printed on the inside
of the cover. Refer to the graphic below for FUSES/TIPM
Cleaning location.
Soak the rubber cupholder liner in a mixture of medium
hot tap water and one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap.
Let soak for approximately one hour. After one hour pull
 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445

Cartridge Mini
Cavity Description
Fuse Fuse
Center High
10 Amp Mounted Stop Light
3 —
Red (CHMSL)/Brake
Switch
10 Amp
4 — Ignition Switch
Red
20 Amp Trailer Tow – If
5 —
Yellow Equipped
Power Mirror
10 Amp
6 — Switch/Climate Con-
Integrated Power Module Red
trols
Cartridge Mini 30 Amp Ignition Off Draw 7
Cavity Description 7 —
Fuse Fuse Green (IOD) Sense 1
40 Amp Power Top Module – 30 Amp Ignition Off Draw
1 — 8 —
Green If Equipped Green (IOD) Sense 2
20 Amp 40 Amp Battery Feed – Power
2 — Brake Vacuum Pump 9
Yellow Green Seats – If Equipped
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Cartridge Mini Cartridge Mini

Cavity Description Cavity Description
Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse
Instrument Panel/ Wireless Control
20 Amp
10 — Power Locks/Interior 10 Amp Module (WCM)/
Yellow 17 —
Lights Red Clock/Steering Con-
Selectable Power Out- trol Module (SCM)
15 Amp
11 — let (Inside Center 40 Amp Auto Shutdown
Lt Blue 18 —
Arm Rest) Green (ASD) Relay
12 — — — 20 Amp Audio Amplifier – If
19 —
20 Amp Ignition/Cigar Yellow Equipped
13 —
Yellow Lighter 15 Amp
20 — Radio
10 Amp Lt. Blue
14 — Instrument Panel
Red 10 Amp
21 — Siren – If Equipped
40 Amp Red
15 — Radiator Fan Relay
Green Ignition Run – Cli-
15 Amp Sunroof – If 10 Amp mate Controls/Hot
16 — 22 —
Lt. Blue Equipped Red Cupholder – If
Equipped
 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447

Cartridge Mini Cartridge Mini

Cavity Description Cavity Description
Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse
15 Amp Auto Shutdown Ignition Run — Occu-
23 —
Lt. Blue (ASD) Relay 3 pant Classification
10 Amp
25 Amp Sunroof – If 28 — Module (OCM)/
24 — Red
Natural Equipped Occupant Restraint
Ignition Run — Controller (ORC)
10 Amp Hot Car (No Fuse
25 — Heated Mirrors - If 29 — —
Red Required)
Equipped
15 Amp Auto Shutdown Ignition Run –
26 — 20 Amp
Lt. Blue (ASD) Relay 2 30 — Heated Seats – If
Yellow
Ignition Run – Occu- Equipped
pant Classification 31 — — Spare
27 —
10 Amp
Module (OCM)/ 30 Amp Auto Shutdown 7
Red 32 —
Occupant Restraint Pink (ASD) Relay 1
Controller (ORC)
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Cartridge Mini Cartridge Mini

Cavity Description Cavity Description
Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse
Switch Bank/ Passenger Door Mod-
30 Amp
Diagnostic Link 36 — ule (PDM)/Driver
10 Amp Pink
33 — Connector/ Door Module (DDM)
Red
Powertrain Control 25 Amp Power Top Module –
Module (PCM) 37 —
Natural If Equipped
Anti-Lock Brakes
(ABS) Module – If CAUTION!
30 Amp Equipped/Electronic
34 — • When installing the Integrated Power Module
Pink Stability Control
(ESC) Module – If cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-
Equipped erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so
Anti-Lock Brakes may allow water to get into the Integrated Power
(ABS) Module – If Module, and possibly result in an electrical system
40 Amp Equipped/Electronic failure.
35 —
Green Stability Control
(Continued)
(ESC) Module – If
Equipped
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• Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
CAUTION! (Continued)
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
• When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
may result in a dangerous electrical system over- possibility of compressor damage when the system is
load. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it started again.
indicates a problem in the circuit that must be
corrected. REPLACEMENT BULBS
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
VEHICLE STORAGE Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than be used for replacement.
21 days, you may want to take steps to preserve your LIGHT BULBS – Interior Bulb No.
battery. Front Courtesy/Reading Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 578/W5W 7
• Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution Center Courtesy/Reading Lamp. . . . . . . . . . 578/W5W
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw). Visor Vanity Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6220
Glove Box Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6220
• Or disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Shift Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IKLE14140
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 579
450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner
for replacement. filter housing and position the totally integrated power
module aside prior to replacing the low beam headlamp
LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb No. on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Bi-Halogen Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HIR2 2. Reach into engine compartment and from behind the
Front Turn Signal Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157NAK lamp assembly and grasp the connector.
Front Park Lamp . . LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11
Center High Mounted Stop (CHMSL) Lamp . . . . . LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Backup Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 921
License Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W5W
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamp
1. Raise and prop open the hood. Locate the connector
behind the headlamp.
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3. Rotate bulb and connector one-quarter turn and pull 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb.
outward from assembly.

5. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, 7

clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
CAUTION!
6. Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and rotate
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
clockwise one-quarter turn to secure.
contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Front Turn Signal 1. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turn
counterclockwise and remove it from the fog lamp hous-
1. Raise and prop open the hood.
ing.
2. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turn
2. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install
counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp
the replacement bulb.
housing.
3. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install CAUTION!
the replacement bulb.
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
4. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
headlamp housing and rotate the connector one-quarter bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
turn clockwise to lock it in place. bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Front Fog Lamp
3. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the fog
NOTE: Access to the lamps through the lower fascia lamp housing and rotate the connector one-quarter turn
cutout is limited. We recommend you access the lamps by clockwise to lock it in place.
turning the steering wheel to allow access and remove
the inner fender shield.
 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453
Backup Lamps NOTE: Placing a small flat head screwdriver or similar
tool between the lamp outboard ball stud and plastic
1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk liner
grommet from inside the trunk can help to disengage the
behind the tail lamp (requires removal of a push pin
outboard edge of the tail lamp.
holding the trunk trim in place near the tail lamp).
3. Grasp the tail lamp by both the outboard and inboard
2. Remove the two plastic wing nuts from the tail lamp
sides, and pull firmly to disengage the tail lamp from the
housing.
vehicle.

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NOTE: It is normal to hear a loud sound when the lower 4. Twist and remove socket from lamp.
tail lamp area unsnaps from the vehicle mounting
5. Remove bulb from socket and replace.
bracket during tail lamp removal.
6. Reinstall the tail lamp, fasteners, and trunk liner.
License Plate Lamp
1. Using a small screwdriver, press inward the locking
tab on the side of the lamp assembly and pull down on
the lamp assembly for removal.
2. Pull bulb from socket, replace, and reinstall the lamp
assembly into place ensuring the locking tab is secure.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
All Engines — (Except 2.4L PZEV) 16.9 Gallons 64 Liters
2.4L PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) 18.5 Gallons 70 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.4 Liters
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters
Cooling System*
2.4L Engine (MOPAR威 Antifreeze/Coolant
7.7 Quarts 7.3 Liters
5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)
3.6L Engine (MOPAR威 Antifreeze/Coolant
5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)
11.6 Quarts 11 Liters 7
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
MOPAR威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Engine Coolant
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.
Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting Chrysler Material Stan-
Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine
dard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter MOPAR威 Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs – 2.4L Engine except
ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
PZEV*
Spark Plugs – 2.4L with PZEV* ZFR5AP (Gap 0.031 in [0.8 mm])
Spark Plugs – 3.6L Engine RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
* PZEV = Partial Zero Emission Vehicle
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Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission – MOPAR威 ATF+4威 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
Four-Speed ATF+4威 product.
Automatic Transmission – MOPAR威 ATF+4威 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
Six-Speed (62TE) ATF+4威 product.
MOPAR威 DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not
Brake Master Cylinder
available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids.
MOPAR威 Power Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR威 ATF+4威 Automatic Transmis-
Power Steering Reservoir
sion Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4威 product.

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I MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash
N The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
T manual must be done at the times or mileages specified will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
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N to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
A vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
N indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
C vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
E conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
driving. Inspection and service should also be done
S anytime a malfunction is suspected. cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
C influence when the “Change Oil” message is displayed.
H Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change Depending on operating conditions, the message may
E
D indicator system. The oil change indicator system will appear as early as 3,500 miles (5 630 km) since last reset.
U remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within
L scheduled maintenance. the next 500 miles (805 km).
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8 equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.
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• The oil change indicator message will not monitor the Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in N
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In- T
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oil if it has been six months since your last oil change, strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom- N
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for A
illuminated. further information. N
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vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. S
• Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
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• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level H
exceed 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or six months, which- while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the E
ever comes first. accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when D
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the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark. L
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
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message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a • Check the windshield washer solvent and add if S
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than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
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I Once A Month At Each Oil Change
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T • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Change the engine oil filter.
E damage.
N • Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
A • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
N as required. CAUTION!
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E • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake Failure to perform the required maintenance items
S master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed. may result in damage to the vehicle.
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H • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct Required Maintenance Intervals
E operation.
D Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
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8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service I
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Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. E
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before N
filter. 16,000 miles (26 000 km). A
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the N
irregular wear, even if it occurs before engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. C
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter. E
8,000 miles (13 000 km).
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
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❏ Inspect exhaust system. Perform the first inspection at 16,000 miles (26 000 km) or
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12 months. H
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for E
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. D
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I 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service
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E Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
N ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
A filter. 32,000 miles (52 000 km).
N ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine).
C irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
E ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
24,000 miles (39 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints. ❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
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❏ Inspect exhaust system. ❏ Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes.
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H ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
E damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service I
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30 Months Maintenance Schedule T
Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. E
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before N
filter. 48,000 miles (78 000 km). A
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the N
irregular wear, even if it occurs before engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. C
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter. E
40,000 miles (65 000 km).
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
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❏ Inspect the CV joints.
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❏ Inspect exhaust system. H
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for E
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. D
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I 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service
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E Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
N ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
A filter. 64,000 miles (104 000 km).
N ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine).
C irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
E ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
56,000 miles (91 000 km).
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
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❏ Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes.
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H ❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the
E following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
D ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
U damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service I
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Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. E
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before N
filter. 80,000 miles (130 000 km). A
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the N
irregular wear, even if it occurs before engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. C
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter. E
72,000 miles (117 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints. ❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 104,000 miles (169 000 km) whichever
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❏ Inspect exhaust system. comes first.
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❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. H
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for E
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E Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
N ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
A filter. 96,000 miles (156 000 km).
N ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine).
C irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.6L Engine).
E ❏ Inspect and replace PCV Valve if necessary.
88,000 miles (143 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
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❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
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E ❏ Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes.
D ❏ Inspect the CV joints.
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E damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service I
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Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. E
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before N
filter. 112,000 miles (182 000 km). A
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the N
irregular wear, even if it occurs before engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. C
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter. E
104,000 miles (169 000 km).
❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L PZEV ❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
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Engine Only). ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
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❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. H
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E Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
N ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
A filter. 128,000 miles (208 000 km).
N ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine).
C irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
E ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
120,000 miles (195 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints. ❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
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❏ Inspect exhaust system. ❏ Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes.
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H ❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
E and filter(s). damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. E
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before N
filter. 144,000 miles (234 000 km). A
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the N
irregular wear, even if it occurs before engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. C
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter. E
136,000 miles (221 000 km).
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
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❏ Inspect the CV joints.
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❏ Inspect exhaust system. H
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for E
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. D
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I 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or
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A filter.
N ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
C irregular wear, even if it occurs before
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motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you N
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If A
you have any doubt about your ability to perform N
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a service job, take your vehicle to a competent E
mechanic.
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vehicle could result in a component malfunction H
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CONTENTS
䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . 479
▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 477 ▫ Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479
▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 䡵 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 䡵 MOPAR威 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480
䡵 If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480
▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . . . . 478 ▫ In The 50 United States And Washington,
D.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480
▫ Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . . . . . 478
▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481
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▫ In Mexico Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478
䡵 Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481
476 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire ▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
▫ Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484
▫ Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 477
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
Prepare For The Appointment
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the
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
Be Reasonable With Requests the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed
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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
478 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004
solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: (800) 247–9753
• If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the
general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
ship. They want to know if you need assistance. P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
• If an authorized dealership is unable to resolve the
Phone: (800) 465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French
concern, you may contact the manufacturer’s customer
center. In Mexico contact:
Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240
Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer cen-
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
ter should include the following information:
Mexico, D. F.
• Owner’s name and address In Mexico City: 5081-7568
Outside Mexico City: 1-800-505-1300
• Owner’s telephone number (home and office)
• Authorized dealership name
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Vehicle delivery date and mileage
 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 479
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer have any questions about the service contract, call the
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800)
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the 465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French).
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
assistance can use the special needs relay service offered
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
and for Voice callers, dial 1 800 855-0511 to connect with
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
a Bell Relay Service operator.
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. 9
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
480 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related MOPAR姞 PARTS
concerns. MOPAR威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
WARNING! mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
manufacturer.
 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 481
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
individual problems between you, your authorized defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans-
dealer, and the manufacturer. port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and
Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/
Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–
9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., To order the following manuals, you may use either the
West Building, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas-
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac-
http://www.safercar.gov. cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call
for an order form.
NOTE: A street address is required when ordering
manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
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482 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
• Service Manuals • Owner’s Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
information that students and professional technicians assistance of service and engineering specialists to
need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve-
maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency
LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the and maintenance procedures as well as specifications,
vehicle, system, and/or components is written in capabilities and safety tips.
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 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 483
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate.
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
Traction Grades
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
your vehicle.
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
requirements in addition to these grades. concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
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 9
484 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Temperature Grades
WARNING!
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and heat buildup and possible tire failure.
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
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486 INDEX
About Your Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61,64,66,67
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . 62,64,67
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 429 Alarm System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,202
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 Antenna, Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238,262
Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 419 Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . 18
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429,455
Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
Air Conditioning Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286,422 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421,422 Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275,279,421 Assistance Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Auto Down Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Auto Unlock, Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58,67 Auto Up Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65,66,71,87,195 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Automatic Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . 200,212
 INDEX 487
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . 279 Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,294 Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
Selection Of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297,435 Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433,457
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437,438 Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437,438 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436 Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,308 Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . 84
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449,450
B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,449
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) . . . . . 26 Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . 20
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
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488 INDEX
Caps, Filler Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Cleaning
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409,417 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221,224,242,251
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86,364 Coin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,274 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207,214
Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Check Engine Light Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
(Malfunction Indicator Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412 Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,213
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Connector
Checks, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,74,79,82 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) . . . . . . . 265
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77,79 Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Console, Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147,182
Cigar Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479
 INDEX 489
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . . . . . . . . . . 430 Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455 Deck Lid, Power Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428,431 Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,277,283
Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,157
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 Dipsticks
Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437,438
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . 429,455,456 Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Crankcase Ventilation Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Disposal
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147,180,444 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Customer Programmable Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
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490 INDEX
Driving Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
E-85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Electric Rear Window Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Compartment Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428,456
Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . 161 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86,364
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . . 209 Flooded, Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Emergency Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,40 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360,455
Emergency, In Case of Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415,455,456
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,212,416
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409,417
Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 412 Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Oil Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
 INDEX 491
Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416,455 Filters
Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286,422
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418,456
Engine Oil Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417 Engine Oil Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . . . . . . . . . 68 Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Entry System, Illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,453
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86,364 Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86,425 Cruising Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365,366
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Fabric Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Filler Location Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194,368 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
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492 INDEX
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194,368
Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Filler Door (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Fluid Level Checks Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437,438 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433,457 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 Materials Added . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321,457 Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360,456
Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360,455
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . 456 Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455
Fog Light Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452 Fuel System Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153,202,452 Fuel, Flexible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146,147 Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . 368,371,411
Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Gasoline, Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
 INDEX 493
Gauges Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152,207
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,308 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . 152
Gear Select Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 On With Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,130,360 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450
Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372,374 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372,373 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Heater, Engine Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Hitches
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Hazard HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 164
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Hood Prop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
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494 INDEX
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388,390
Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,73 Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193,194 Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Keyless Entry System (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Instrument Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Knee Bolster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442 Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . 202,453
Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . . . . . . . 79
 INDEX 495
Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Headlights On With Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,449 License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,149 Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65,66,71,87,195 Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . 205
Brake Assist Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 331 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Engine Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . . . . . . 204,352
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153,202,452 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,152,202,452,453
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
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Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 194 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 205,412
Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371,373 Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
Locks Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Auto Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207,213
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Low Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Lower Anchors and Tether for Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
CHildren (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413,480
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 MTBE/ETBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460 New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Maintenance, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
 INDEX 497
Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64,68 Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . 40,61,62,64,67 Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416,455
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417,455
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198,201 Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411,412
Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,212 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,212 Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Oil Filter, Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Oil Filter, Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . 4,481
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415,456 Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455 Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,212,416 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418,456 Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416 Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 337
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498 INDEX
Power Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Deck Lid Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Radio Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Rear Cupholder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146,147
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . . . . . . 176 Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320,321 Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
Pretensioners Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Remote Control
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Programming Transmitters Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
(Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . 272
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . . . . . . . . . 430 Remote Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
 INDEX 499
Remote Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . 49
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480 And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Resetting Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 200,212 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,73,82
Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,45
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480 Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Untwisting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Seat Belts (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238,262 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
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Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) . . . . . . . . . . 286
Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,453
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146,147 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345,346,388
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 429,456 Specifications
Selection of Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416 Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . 161,201
Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221,224,242,251 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Steering
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320,321
Short Message Service (SMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
 INDEX 501
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound Time Delay, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . 337
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182,449 Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,341,483
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . 58 Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Telescoping Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . . 279 High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . 194,386 Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337,338
Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . 352
Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
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502 INDEX
Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332,341 Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 Transaxle
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,294
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Selection of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Transmission
24-Hour Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297,435
Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438
Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 Transmitter Battery Service
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Transmitter Programming
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
 INDEX 503
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 164 Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Upholstery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Trunk Release Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338,371,373
Trunk Release, Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,40 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152,202,453 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285,449
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . 18
UCI Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Viscosity, Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Voice Recognition System (VR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Understanding Your Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . 192
Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 Warning Lights
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 265 (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480
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504 INDEX
Washer Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156,158,425 Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,277,283
Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439 Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156,158
Water Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425
Driving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,175 Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
The positive power connection should be made directly
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
normal may require special precautions.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection. All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
This connection should not be fused. ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.
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