Chrysler Group LLC 13MZZ-126-AB RAM CV OWNER’S MANUAL Second Edition Printed in U.S.A. 1207472cv1 13MZZ-126-AB C a r g o Va n I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby: Chrysler 1" gutter 06/13/2012 17:12:08 2013 RAM CARGO VAN 2013 OWNER’S MANUAL Chrysler Group LLC 13MZZ-126-AB Second Edition Printed in U.S.A.
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 䡵 VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS . . . . . . . . . . . .6 䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 䡵 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER . . . . . . . .6 䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS . . . .
4 INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techCongratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group nicians and genuine MOPAR威 parts, and cares about LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision your satisfaction. workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
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6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Operating instructions for the special equipment installed by the conversion/camper manufacturer should also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions are missing, please contact your authorized dealer for assistance in obtaining replacement documents from the applicable manufacturer. This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury.
INTRODUCTION 7 frame and underbody as well as the Automobile Infor- VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS mation Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title. WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Vehicle Identification Number NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS 䡵 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 䡵 ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . .19 ▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 䡵 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▫ Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 ▫ Using The RKE Transmitter . . . . . . ▫ Removing Key Fob From Ignition . . . . . . . . . .
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 䡵 WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 ▫ Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 ▫ Power Vent Windows — If Equipped . . . . . . . .38 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 ▫ Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 ▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . .66 䡵 SLIDING SIDE DOOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 䡵 COMMERCIAL CARGO VEHICLES 䡵 SAFETY TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (NO FACTORY INSTALLED REAR SEATS) — ▫ Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IF EQUIPPED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 ▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▫ Restraining Infants And Small Children In ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Commercial Cargo Vehicles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Vehicle . . . . . .
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. You can insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch with either side up. Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similarly to an ignition switch.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired position. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. 2 The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead.
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Power window switches will also remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned to OFF, depending upon the accessory delay setting. Opening the front door will cancel this feature. WARNING! • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and push ignition button to place ignition in OFF position. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 SENTRY KEY姞 CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Key-In-Ignition Reminder The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system prevents unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid Replacement Keys Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these conditions will NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the result in the engine being shut off after two seconds. vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 NOTE: When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer sys- VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED tem serviced, bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to the The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors authorized dealer. for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unauthorized operation.
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE present, the Vehicle Security Alarm will ignore that To Disarm The System condition and monitor the remaining doors and ignition. The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods: To Arm The System Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm: • Press the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. 1.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 • When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior Tamper Alert power door lock switches will not unlock the doors. If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your your absence, the horn will sound three times and the vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the exterior lights blink three times when you unlock the system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ- doors.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds, using a hand-held Key Fob with RKE transmitter. The or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 (optional). Some features can be programmed to the customers preferences. For example, flash headlights or sound horn on LOCK.
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Remote Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled by performPress and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE ing the following steps: transmitter once to unlock the driver’s side or twice to unlock all doors and liftgate. This will also turn on the 1. Perform this operation while standing outside the Illuminated Entry system. vehicle. Remote Unlock Doors And Liftgate Remote Key Unlock On First Press 2.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “UnVehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further inforSecurity Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. mation.
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the on and off, and the interior lights will turn on. ignition switch in the OFF position and the Key Fob The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless removed. you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second 5.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 If the button is pushed while the liftgate is being power RKE transmitter is pushed while the door is being closed, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position. power-closed, the door will reverse to the full open position. The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by pressing the LIFTGATE button located on the overhead If the vehicle is locked and the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, pressing the LEFT Power Sliding Door button console.
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the vehicle is locked and the Vehicle Security Alarm is • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps: armed, pressing the RIGHT Power Sliding Door button twice unlocks the power sliding door and disarms Ve1. Perform this operation while standing outside the hicle Security Alarm. vehicle. Turn Off Flash Lights With RKE Lock — 2.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound.
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal. Separating RKE Transmitter Inserting Emergency Key Into Slot 3. Remove and replace the battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip, located on the back cover.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED halves together. This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conveGeneral Information niently from outside the vehicle while still This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and maintaining security. The system has a range of RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the approximately 300 ft (91 m).
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Hood closed • System not disabled from previous remote start event • Liftgate closed • Vehicle theft alarm not active • Hazard switch off • Ignition in Off position • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) • Ignition key removed from ignition switch • Battery at an acceptable charge level • RKE PANIC button not pressed WARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped To Enter Remote Start Mode • Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar Press and release the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds. The vehicle doors will lock, the parking lights will flash and horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle.
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The engine can be started two consecutive 15-minute NOTE: cycles with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition • The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position switch must be turned to the ON/RUN position. in order to drive the vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 • The shift lever is moved out of PARK When To Reset Remote Start • The engine is allowed to run for the entire 15-minute The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of two times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one cycle failed start, where the Remote Starting sequence was • The brake pedal is pressed initiated but the engine stopped cranking without starting.
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the lock knob is down when you shut either front door, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. Sliding Door Lock WARNING! Manual Door Lock If the lock knob is rearward when you shut either side sliding door, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Power Door Locks — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons.
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you press the power door lock switch while the Key Fob is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents you from accidentally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the Key Fob or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A chime will sound if the Key Fob is in the ignition switch and a door is open, as a reminder to remove the Key Fob.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 If you press the power door lock switch while the sliding The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature will not operate if there is any manual operation of the power door is open, the sliding door will lock. door locks (lock or unlock).
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Power Windows You can control either the front or rear windows using switches located on the driver’s door trim panel. The The Power Vent Window Switch located on the driver’s switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in door trim panel allows the driver to operate the two vent the ON/RUN or ACC position and during power acceswindows from the driver’s seat. sory delay.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: Power Window switches will also remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned to OFF, depending upon the accessory delay setting. Opening a front door will cancel this feature. 2 Power Window Lockout Switch — If Equipped The driver may lock out the rear power windows by depressing the bar switch just below the power window switches.
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped the ON/RUN or ACC position and during power acces- The front window switches may be equipped with an sory delay. Auto-Down feature. Press the window switch past the detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. To open the window part way, press the window switch part way and release it when you want the window to stop.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 • Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during autoclosure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the The front driver and front passenger switches may be first detent and hold to close window manually. equipped with an Auto Up feature. Lift the window switch fully upward to the second detent, release, and the WARNING! window will go up automatically.
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open. Sliding Side Door Power Window Switch — If Equipped Second row passengers may open and close the sliding door window by a single switch on the door handle assembly.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Wind Buffeting To keep your door operating properly, observe the following guidelines: Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the • Always open the door smoothly. ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the • Avoid high impacts against the door stop when openwindows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain ing the door.
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The left side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door. Press the button on the RKE transmitter twice within 5 seconds to open a power sliding door. When the door is fully open, pressing the button twice within 5 seconds a second time will close the door.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding doors from the rear seats, press the power sliding door master lock button, located in the overhead console, to disable the switches and handles for the rear seat passengers. NOTE: Power Sliding Door Switch • The power sliding side door switches will not open the power sliding door if the shift lever is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h).
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the power sliding side door is not in the full open or close position, it will fully open when a power sliding door switch is pressed. To close the door, wait until it is fully open and then press the switch again. Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash The left and right exterior hazard lights will flash for 12 seconds when either sliding door is opened.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 You can turn the feature back on by repeating the previous procedure. Power Sliding Side Door Master Lock Switch 2 To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the second row sliding door switches and handles may be overridden by pressing the OFF side of the Master Lock Out Switch located in the front overhead console.
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a Child Protection Door Lock system. NOTE: When the Child Protection Door Lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position. To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock 1. Open the sliding side door.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • When the Child Protection Door Lock system is engaged, (even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position) the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle, the RKE transmitter, the switches on the overhead console or the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door. WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To open the liftgate, press the liftgate release handle NOTE: • After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system, located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull always test the door from the inside to make certain it the liftgate open with one fluid motion. is in the desired position. • The power sliding side door switches will not open the power sliding doors if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h).
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Power Liftgate — If Equipped The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Press the button on the transmitter twice within five seconds, to open the power liftgate. When the liftgate is fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds, a second time, will close the liftgate. 2 The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by pressing the button located on the overhead console.
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power liftgate may be closed by pressing the button, located in the upper left trim in the liftgate opening. Pushing once will only close the liftgate. This button cannot be used to open the liftgate. When the RKE transmitter button is pressed and the Flash Lights feature is enabled, the tail lights will flash and several audible beeps will occur to signal that the liftgate is opening or closing.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 • There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the • The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the shift liftgate opening. Light pressure anywhere along these lever is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open (0 km/h). position.
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS WARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. Do not use the recirculation mode.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 • Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) • • • • Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system An energy-absorbing steering column and steering properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as wheel possible.
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under risk of harm from a deploying air bag: their arm. 1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat buckled up in a rear seat. as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided under ⴖIf You Need Assistanceⴖ. WARNING! • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even belt will lock and reduce the risk of you striking the on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen 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.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too. • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly.
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”. WARNING! • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 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. 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen.
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt may not protect you properly. In a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt is straight.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is anchorage downward, squeeze the actuation buttons comfortable and not resting on your neck. When the belt while simultaneously pushing down on the anchorage is long enough to fit , insert the large latch plate into the assembly. buckle until you hear a “click.” The retractor should withdraw any slack in the belt.
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average you will prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking Mode is available on all passenger-seating positions with a combination lap/shoulder belt. Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating position that has a belt with this feature.
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy worn snugly and positioned properly. Management feature in the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the pretencollision.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed. 2 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.
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision. NOTE: For more information on properly adjusting and positioning the head restraint, refer to “Adjusting Active Head Restraints” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism.
70 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.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Light remains illuminated until the respective seat belts are fastened. The driver should instruct all other occupants to fasten their seat belts. If a front seat belt is unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), BeltAlert威 will provide both audio and visual notification. The front passenger seat BeltAlert威 is not active when the front passenger seat is unoccupied.
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Extender Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, remove the extender and store it.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags. The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severity and type of collision.
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC air bags are located above the side windows and their covers are also labeled: SRS AIRBAG.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, and Seat Track Position Sensors Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), which may receive information from the front impact sensors.
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) 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 Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 NOTE: • Should a vehicle rollover occur, the pretensioners and/or SAB and SABIC air bags on both sides of the vehicle may deploy. • 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.
78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason. • Do not allow occupants to extend any part of their body outside of the window.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions. The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver required for this vehicle.
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition is first turned on. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 WARNING! Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument panel could mean you won’t have the air bags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag. The trim cover separates and folds out of the way allowing the air bag to inflate to the full size. The air bag fully inflates in about 15 to 20 milliseconds. The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag gas is vented through small vent holes in the side of the air bag. occupant and the door. The SAB fully inflate in about 10 milliseconds.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag inflates. This especially applies to children. The side curtain air bag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when it is inflated.
84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like If A Deployment Occurs particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air immediately after deployment. bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye collisions.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners can not protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retractor assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer immediately. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) system serviced as well. WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it.
86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any air bag system service.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper air bag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good.
88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 NOTE: For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/ eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm WARNING! In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Infants and Toddlers Small Children Larger Children Children Too Large for Child Restraints Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Children who are two years old or younger and who have not reached the height or weight limits of their child restraint Children who are at least two years old or who have out-grown the height or weight limit of their rear-facing child restraint Children who have out-g
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 old. Children should remain rearward-facing until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their Safety experts recommend that children ride rearwardconvertible child seat. facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear WARNING! facing child safety seat.
92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children who are over two years old or who have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed by the child seat. WARNING! • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 seatback, should use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the simple 5-step test to decide whether the child can use the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the vehicle’s seat belt alone: child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check belt fit peri1. Can the child sit all the way back against the back of odically. A child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position.
94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Weight of the Child + Child Restraint Rear-Facing Child Restraint Rear-Facing Child Restraint Forward-Facing Child Restraint Forward-Facing Child Restraint Up to 65 lbs (29.5 kg) More than 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Up to 65 lbs (29.5 kg) More than 65 lbs (29.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCHequipped child seats. There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position.
96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Second Row Bench Second Row Captains Chairs Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Top Tether Anchorage Symbol I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby :
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.
98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Can two child restraints be attached using a common lower LATCH anchorage? Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of the front passenger seat? Can the head restraints be removed? No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion.
100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Anchorages (Third Row 60/40 Anchorages Shown) LATCH Anchorages (Third Row 60/40 Anchorage Shown) LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be Locating The LATCH Anchorages equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. In addition, there are tether strap anchors lo- Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower cated behind each rear seatback, near to the anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the floor.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage.
102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Autoing position. matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat belt, following the instructions below. See the section 5. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt WARNING! When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used by other occupants or being used to secure child restraints. An unused belt could injure a child if they play with it and accidentally lock the seatbelt retractor. Before installing a child restraint using the LATCH system, buckle the seat belt behind the child restraint and out of the child’s reach.
104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with either a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both. Both types of seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle 2 Second Row Bench Second Row Captains Chair I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby :
106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child restraint? Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of the front passenger seat? Can the head restraints be removed? Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat belt against the belt path of the child restraint? Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when using t
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retract Place the child seat in the center of the seating back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you position. For some second row seats, you may need to will hear a clicking sound.
108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position. strap.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. Refer to “Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System” for directions to attach a tether anchor. the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out, away from the child restraint.
110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint. 3.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 WARNING! • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. • If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE COMMERCIAL CARGO VEHICLES (NO FACTORY INSTALLED REAR SEATS) — IF EQUIPPED Commercial cargo vehicles are not designed for use as a family vehicle and are not intended for carrying children in the front passenger seat. However, if you must carry a child in a vehicle without a rear seat, the passenger seat should be moved to the full rearward position and the child must be in a proper restraint system based on its age, size and weight.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 113 WARNING! Rearward-facing infant restraints must never be secured in the passenger seat of a vehicle with a passenger airbag. In a collision, a passenger airbag may deploy causing severe injury or death to infants riding in rearward-facing infant restraints.
114 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Following the child seat manufacturer’s instructions, tighten the child restraint tether strap. To secure the child restraint upper tether strap to the vehicle, follow the instructions shown: 6. Inspect the tether anchor strap for nicks, abrasions, discoloration, and loose threads. If these, or any other 1. Locate the child restraint tether anchor on the lower condition that might affect the performance of the rear of the front passenger seat.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 115 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation.
116 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 117 WARNING! (Continued) • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed. Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
118 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield. See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoperable. Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 119 WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control. • If required, mounting posts must be properly installed, if not equipped from the factory.
120 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 MIRRORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped . . . .128 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .129 ▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 ▫ Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 ▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature . . . . . . . . . .130 ▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 ▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 ▫ Uconnect威 Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 ▫ Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster . . . .185 ▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . .159 ▫ Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped . . . . . .186 ▫ Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect威 Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 䡵 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED . . . .209 ▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . .219 ▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210 ▫ Dimmer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 ▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 䡵 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD . . . . . . . . .214 䡵 LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Rear Wiper And Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 䡵 PARKSENSE威 REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped . . . . . . . .225 ▫ ParkSense威 Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . 䡵 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .227 ▫ ParkSense威 Warning Display . . . . . 䡵 HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228 ▫ ParkSense威 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 ▫ Turning ParkView威 On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio . . . . . . . . . . . .245 䡵 OVERHEAD CONSOLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246 ▫ Front Overhead Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246 ▫ Courtesy/Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246 ▫ Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only) . . . . . . .247 ▫ Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped. . .249 ▫ Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped . . . . .
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262 䡵 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262 ▫ Glove Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273 ▫ Ignition Off Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 ▫ Door Trim Panel Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275 ▫ Sunroof Fully Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 䡵 RAM CARGO VAN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . .287 䡵 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED . . . .291 ▫ Ram Cargo Van Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287 ▫ Deploying the Crossbars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292 䡵 REAR WINDOW FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290 䡵 SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . .297 ▫ Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290 䡵 LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . . .
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the windshield).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 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 to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right of the button does not illuminate. 3 NOTE: This feature is disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse.
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) If Equipped to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight The driver’s outside mirror will automatically adjust for glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 The power mirror controls consist of mirror select butThe power mirror controls are located on the driver-side tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a mirror, press either the L (left) or R (right) to select the door trim panel. mirror that you want to adjust. Power Mirrors — If Equipped NOTE: A light in the selected button will illuminate indicating the mirror is activated and can be adjusted.
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automatically. Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will NOTE: momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about to let the driver know that the system is operational. The rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the deBSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any tection zones.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 3 Sensor Locations BSM Warning Light The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an audible (chime) alert and reducing the radio volume. Refer to “Modes Of Operation” for further information. The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary.
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed of less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate.
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert adjacent lanes. on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. Modes Of Operation Three selectable modes of operation are available in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 When the system is in RCP, the system shall respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode, present. Whenever an audible alert is requested, the radio the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the approis also muted. Turn/hazard signal status is ignored; the priate side view mirror based on a detected object. If the RCP state always requests the chime.
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect姞 Phone — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect威 Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, invehicle communications system. Uconnect威 Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your mobile 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 vehicle’s audio system; the system will automatically mute your radio when using the Uconnect威 Phone.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Voice Command Button WARNING! Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following all applicable laws, including laws regarding phone use. Your attention should be focused on safely operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing serious injury or death.
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect威 Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect威 Phone menu structure. Voice commands are required after most Uconnect威 Phone prompts. You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options. part of the command when you are asked for it.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 To activate the Uconnect威 Phone, simply press the The following are general phone to Uconnect威 Phone button and follow the audible prompts for directions. pairing instructions: Uconnect威 Phone sessions begin with a press of the button to begin. • Press the button on the radio control head. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say Cancel Command “Device Pairing”.
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a priority level between one and seven, with one being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven mobile phones to your Uconnect威 Phone. However, at any given time, only one mobile phone can be in use, connected to your Uconnect威 System. The priority allows the Uconnect威 Phone to know which mobile phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the vehicle at the same time.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., “Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”). This will name in the phonebook, refer to “Add Names to Your allow you to store multiple numbers for each phoneUconnect威 Phonebook”, in the phonebook. book entry, if desired.
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be downloaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the Uconnect威 Phone. If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, Uconnect威 Phone automatically downloads names (text • Depending on the maximum number of entries downnames) and number entries from your mobile phone’s loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest phonebook.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in NOTE: the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return • Editing names in the phonebook is recommended to the main menu. when the vehicle is not in motion. “Phonebook Edit Entry” can be used to add another • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook.
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete. You can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say “List Names” to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook from which you choose. To select one of the entries button while the from the list, press the Uconnect威 Phone is playing the desired entry and say “Delete”.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 • The Uconnect威 Phone will play the names of all the accessed through the Uconnect威 Phone. Check with your phonebook entries, including the downloaded phone- mobile service provider for the features that you have. book entries, if available. Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call button Currently In Progress • To call one of the names in the list, press the during the playing of the desired name, and say “Call”.
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Uconnect威 Phone compatible phones in the market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can only answer an incoming call or ignore it. Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress To make a second call while you are currently on a call, button and say “Dial” or “Call” followed press the by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Three-Way Calling Redial button to begin. To initiate three-way calling, press the button while • Press the a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say described under “Making a Second Call While Current “Redial”. Call is in Progress”.
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete the cessation of the call on the Uconnect威 Phone and language selection. transfer of the call to the mobile phone. After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and • After the ignition is cycled to OFF, a call can continue voice commands will be in that language.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect威 Phone is • The Uconnect威 Phone does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that operational, you may reach the emergency number as for the mobile phone directly. follows: • Press the button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Emergency” and the Uconnect威 Phone will instruct the paired mobile phone to call the emergency number.
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Voice Mail Calling • The roadside assistance number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528-2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico City in Mexico). Please refer to the “Roadside Assistance” coverage details on the DVD in the Warranty Information Booklet and the Roadside Assistance references.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 button and say the sequence you wish to enter, NOTE: followed by the word “Send”. For example, if required to • You may not hear all of the tones due to mobile phone enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you network configurations. This is normal. button and say, “3 7 4 6 # Send”.
158 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威 Phone keypad and still use the Uconnect威 Phone (while dialing 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).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 from your Uconnect威 Phone paired mobile phone to the Uconnect威 Phone or vice versa, press the button and When you mute the Uconnect威 Phone, you will still be say “Transfer Call”. able to hear the conversation coming from the other party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The order to mute the Uconnect威 Phone: Uconnect威 Phone And Mobile Phone Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF) • Press the button.
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the • The Uconnect威 Phone will play the phone names of all Uconnect威 Phone will return to using the highest paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the priority phone present in or near (approximately lowest priority. To “Select” or “Delete” a paired phone within 30 ft (9 m)) the vehicle. button and say being announced, press the “Select” or “Delete”.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 You can either press the Uconnect威 Phone button to restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect威 Phone. For best results, the Uconnect威 Phone Tutorial Voice Training session should be completed when the To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the vehicle is parked with the engine running, all windows button and say “Uconnect威 Tutorial.” closed, and the blower fan switched off.
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Command • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least ½ in (1 cm) gap between the overhead console (if equipped) and the mirror. • Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English, French, and Spanish ac• Always wait for the beep before speaking. cents, the system may not always work for some.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”. • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). • fully closed windows, • dry weather conditions, and • operation from the driver’s seat.
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SMS Send Messages: Uconnect威 Phone can read or send new messages on You can send messages using Uconnect威 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威 Phone, an announcement will be “SMS Send” or “Send Message.” made to notify you that you have a new text message.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 3. Where are you? 16. Can this wait? 4. I need more direction. 17. Bye for now 5. L O L 18. When can we meet? 6. Why 19. Send number to call 7. I love you 20. Start without me 8. Call me Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF 9. Call me later Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop the system from announcing the new incoming messages. 10. Thanks 11. See You in 15 minutes • Press the 12.
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Bluetooth威 Communication Link Power-Up Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the After switching the ignition from OFF to either the ON or Uconnect威 Phone. When this happens, the connection ACC position, or after a language change, you must wait can generally be reestablished by switching the phone at least fifteen seconds prior to using the system. off/on. Your mobile phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth威 ON mode.
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170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) all call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby :
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172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Command System Operation RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 WARNING! Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following all applicable laws. Your attention should be focused on safely operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing serious injury or death. Pressing the Voice Command button while the system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or change commands.
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE At any point, if the system does not recognize one of your 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Comcommands, you will be prompted to repeat it. mand system is speaking. Please note the volume To hear the first available Menu, press the Voice Comsetting for Voice Command is different than the audio button and say “Help” or “Main Menu”. mand system.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 • “Bluetooth Streaming” (to switch to Bluetooth威 Radio FM Streaming 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) • “System Setup” (to switch to system setup) • “Frequency #” (to change the frequency) Radio AM • “Next Station” (to select the next station) To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”.
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Next Channel” (to select the next channel) USB Mode • “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel) To switch to USB mode, say “USB”.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 – “Previous” (to play the previous memo) – “Delete” (to delete a memo) Memo Mode To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Delete All” (to delete all memos) • “New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During the recording, you may press the Voice Command button to stop recording.
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Language Spanish” 2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by Uconnect威 Voice. For best results, the “Voice Training” • “Tutorial” session should be completed when the vehicle is parked, engine running, all windows closed, and the • “Voice Training” blower fan switched off. This procedure may be reNOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice peated with a new user.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. Power Seats — If Equipped Some models may be equipped with eight-way power seats for the driver and front passenger.
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt. • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Tilting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! 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 has been reached. Reclining The Seatback The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or rearward.
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path. Power Lumbar — If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats may be also be equipped with power lumbar. The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the Power Lumbar Switch power seat.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the switch once to select HIGH-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements OFF. Rear Heated Seats On some models, the second row seats are equipped with heaters. There are two heated seat switches that allow the second row passengers to operate the seats indepenNOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt dently.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of Both front seats are adjustable forward or rearward. The heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for HIGH, manual seat adjustment handle is located under the seat one for LOW and none for OFF. cushion at the front edge of each seat. Press the switch once to select HIGH-level heating.
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you For models equipped with manual reclining seats, the have reached the desired position. Then, using body recline lever is located on the outboard side of the seat. pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position. Using body pressure, lean forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched. WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 3 Active Head Restraint (Normal Position) Active Head Restraint (Tilted) NOTE: • The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your authorized dealer.
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Restraint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Head Restraints — Third Row The head restraint in the center position can be raised and lowered for tether routing. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. Stow ’n Go姞 Seating — If Equipped On vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go威 seating, the second and third row seats can be folded into the floor for convenient storage.
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Seat will not stow in the storage bin unless the 5. Pull upward on the seatback recliner lever located on armrests are raised. the outboard side of the seat. 4. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the “LOCK” position and then pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 The non-adjustable head restraint and seatback will fold automatically during the seat tumble. No additional actuation is necessary.
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The seat will automatically tumble into position for easy 6. Push the seat into the storage bin. storage. Seat In Storage Bin Tumbled Second Row Seat 7. Close the storage bin cover.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 To Unstow Second Row Seats CAUTION! The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover. WARNING! 1. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. 2. Pull up on the strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat anchors. 3. Lift the seatback to the full upright position.
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. Return the seatback to the upright position. 2. Return the head restraint to the upright position. Raising The Seatback Raising The Head Restraint 3. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever on the outboard side of the seat to fold head rest and seatback and tumble seat forward.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 The seat will automatically fold into position for easy The second row Stow ’n Go威 seats allow easy entry to the entry into the third row. third row seat or rear cargo area. Easy Entry Second Row Pull up on the seatback recliner lever on the outboard side of the seat. Seatback Recliner Lever, Seat Tumble, And Head Restraint Fold Lever WARNING! In the event of a collision you could be injured if the seat is not fully latched.
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide Both Quad seats are adjustable forward or rearward. The the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you manual seat adjustment handle is located under the seat have reached the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be cushion at the front edge of each seat. sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Manual Recline To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position. Using body pressure, lean forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched. WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold-Flat Easy Entry To fold the seat, lift the recliner lever to the full upward The Quad seats can be tilted forward for easy entry into position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the third row. With the Quad seat in the fold-flat position, the seat cushion. lift up on the easy entry lever located near the bottom of the seat and lift the seat forward.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 For passengers seated in the third row, there is a pull strap located on the outboard side of the seat near the bottom of the seat back. Third row passengers can pull on the strap and push the Quad seat forward for folding the seatback and accessing the easy entry lever. Removal The Quad seats can be removed if additional storage is needed. With the seat in the easy entry position, lift the cross beam forward and up to release the front anchor latches.
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE indicator button pops up when the seat is unlocked. The seat assembly can now be removed from the vehicle and While the bench seat does not stow in the floor, it is moved on its Easy Out威 Rollers. removable for added cargo space. Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped Release Handles Second Row Bench Seat Release levers are located on the rear leg assemblies, near the floor.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 To reinstall the seat, align the seat into the detent positions on the floor. Squeeze the release handle and rotate upward until the lock indicator button returns into the handle. WARNING! 3 If not properly latched, the bench seats could become loose. Personal injuries could result. After reinstalling these seats, be sure the red indicator button on the release handles return into the handles.
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Lower the head restraint by pulling on the The switch is only functional when the liftgate is open release strap marked “1” located on the outboard side of and the vehicle is in PARK. the head restraint. One Touch Folding Seat Third Row Head Restraint Release Strap “1” The rear switch bank allows multiple power folding and unfolding positions for the third row seats.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Left and right third row seats can be folded individually NOTE: or together. The third row power folding seat adjusts to • Disconnect the center shoulder belt from the small the following positions using the switch bank located on buckle and lower the head restraints before attempting the left rear trim panel: to fold/stow the power third row seats.
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If Equipped 1. Lower the center head restraint down to the seatback by pushing the button on the guide and pushing the head restraint down. 2. Lower the outboard head restraints by pulling on the release strap marked “1” located on the outboard side of the head restraint.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 3. Pull release strap marked “2” located on the rear of the 4. Pull release strap marked “3” to release the anchors. seat to lower the seatback.
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Pull release strap marked “4” and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin. Stowed Third Row Seat To Unfold Third Row Seats Release Strap “4” 1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat forward until the anchors latch. 2. Pull release strap marked “2” to unlock the recliner.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 3. Pulling strap “4” releases the seatback to return to its full upright position. To avoid serious injury or death, never operate the vehicle with occupants in the third row seat while in the tailgate mode. 4. Raise the head restraint to its upright position. WARNING! In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully latched.
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory NOTE: Each time the SET (S) button and a numbered button (1 or 2) is pressed, you erase the memory settings for that button and store a new one. 1. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. Press the driver door MEMORY button number 1 if you are setting the memory for driver 1, or button number 2 if you are setting the memory for driver 2.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets 11. Select “Remote Linked to Memory” in the Electronic (up to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set). Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter “Yes”. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center 6. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features” in “Unremove the key. derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in7.
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To recall the memory setting for driver two, press 3. Press and release the memory SET (S) button located on the driver’s door. A chime will sound signaling that MEMORY button 2 on the driver’s door or the UNLOCK you are in the memory set mode. button on the RKE transmitter linked to Memory Position 2. 4. Within five seconds, press and release MEMORY button 1 on the driver’s door.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 NOTE: Once programmed, all RKE transmitters linked to memory can be easily enabled or disabled at one time. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ Customer-Programmable Features⬙ in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. to 2.7 in (67.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. The seat will return to its previously set position when you insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it out of the LOCK position.
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Entry and Easy Exit Position. To open the hood, two latches must be released. NOTE: The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be enabled 1. Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument or disabled through the programmable features in the panel, below the steering column. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 2. Move to the front of the vehicle and look inside the Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open center of the hood opening. Locate, then push the position. safety catch downward while raising the hood at the same time.
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 12 in (30 cm) and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged. LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation. Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for headlight, parking light and instrument panel operation. Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped When your headlights are in the AUTO mode and the engine is running, the headlights will automatically turn on when the wiper system is also turned on.
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When exiting the vehicle the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds or not remain on. To change the timer setting, see your authorized dealer. Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or the parking lights are left on, or if the dimmer control is in the extreme top position after the ignition switch is turned OFF, a chime will sound when The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles the driver’s door is opened.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 Front Fog Lights — If Equipped To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and push in the headlight switch control knob. Pressing the headlight switch control knob in a second time will turn the front fog lights off. 3 Dimmer Controls The dimmer switch is located next to the headlight switch.
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The key must be out of the ignition switch or the Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the ignition switch must be in the OFF position for this second detent (extreme top position) to turn on the feature to operate. interior lights. The interior lights will remain on when the Interior Lighting Off dimmer control is in this position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 The Halo control switch is located to the right of the Multifunction Lever dimmer switch. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. 3 Halo Control To activate the Halo lights, rotate the Halo switch control upward or downward to increase or decrease the lighting.
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The multifunction lever controls the: Turn Signal Warning • Turn Signals • Flash-To-Pass (Optical Horn) If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has traveled at over 18 mph (29 km/h) for about 1 mile (1.6 km) with the turn signals on, a chime will sound to alert the driver.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Flash-To-Pass WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by The wipers and washers are operated by a switch within lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This the multifunction lever. Rotate the end of the multifuncwill cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and tion lever to select the desired wiper speed. remain on until the lever is released.
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the off position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off and the blades cannot return to the off position, damage to the wiper motor may occur. WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 Windshield Washers Rear Wiper And Washer To use the Washer, push on the end of the lever to the second detent and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pushed while on the intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The sensitivity of the system is adjustable from the • The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off multifunction lever. Wiper sensitivity position 3 has been through the EVIC (if equipped). Refer to “Electronic calibrated for best overall wiping sensitivity. If the operaVehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings tor desires more wiping sensitivity, they may select (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understandsensitivity positions 4 or 5.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 • Neutral Wipe Inhibit — The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the ignition is ON, and the transmission shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position, and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h), unless the wiper control on the multifunction lever is moved or the shift lever is moved out of the NEUTRAL position. TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward.
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering column in position, push the lever upward until fully engaged. WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate. Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material. This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat. On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on during a remote start.
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The switch is located on the left side of the steering Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward column. (toward the driver). • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF. • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control System is on.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 NOTE: • Always adjust the pedals to a position that allows full pedal travel. • Further small adjustments may be necessary to find the best possible seat/pedal position. WARNING! Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have an accident. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elecright side of the steering wheel. tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 WARNING! Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it. To Set A Desired Speed vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without erasing the set speed memory.
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is set, push the SET (-) button. If the button is continually held in the SET (-) position, the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released. Release the button when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed will be established. Pressing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 mph (1.6 km/h) decrease in set speed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 PARKSENSE姞 REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ParkSense姞 Sensors The ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist system provides visual and audible indications of the distance between the rear fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g. during a parking maneuver. Refer to ParkSense威 System Usage Precautions for limitations of this system and recommendations.
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ParkSense威 Warning Display is located in the Instru- ParkSense姞 Display ment cluster’s EVIC display. It provides both visual and When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display audible warnings to indicate the distance between the will turn ON indicating the system status. rear fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 Rear Distance (in/cm) Audible Alert Chime Arcs Greater than 79 in (200 cm) None Radio Mute No None WARNING ALERTS 79-39 in 39-25 in (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) Single 1/2 Slow Second Tone 3 Solid 3 Slow (Continuous) Flashing Yes Yes 25-12 in (65-30 cm) Fast Less than 12 in (30 cm) Continuous 2 Slow Flashing Yes 1 Slow Flashing Yes NOTE: ParkSense威 will MUTE the radio, if on, when the When ParkSense威 is disabled, the instrument cluster will display the “
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service The ParkSense姞 Rear Park Assist System When the ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist System is malfunctioning, the instrument cluster will actuate a single chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will display the “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” or the “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 • When you turn ParkSense威 off, the instrument cluster will display “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF.” Furthermore, once you turn ParkSense威 off, it remains off until you turn it on again, even if you cycle the ignition • key. • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE position and ParkSense威 is turned off, the EVIC will display “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! • ParkSense威 is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not detected at all. Obstacles located above or below the sensors will not be detected when they are in close proximity. • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkSense威 in order to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is detected.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the Rear Park Assist system, it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing. Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia when the loudspeaker sounds the continuous tone.
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width that will help indicate the distance to the rear of the of the vehicle while a dashed center-line will indicate the vehicle. The following table shows the approximate center of the vehicle to assist with aligning to a hitch/ distances for each zone: receiver.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkView威 to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen. It is recommended that the driver look frequently over his/her shoulder when using ParkView威. 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting the “enable rear camera in reverse” soft-key. 5. Press the “save” soft-key. Turning ParkView姞 On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio 1.
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLES Front Overhead Console Two versions of the overhead console are available. The base front overhead console model featured fixed incandescent courtesy/reading lights, flip-down sunglass storage and conversation mirror.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only) (RKE) the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK At the front of the overhead console, a compartment is button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. provided for the storage of two pairs of sunglasses. The courtesy lights also function as reading lights.
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The door will slowly rotate to the full open position. Conversation Mirror Position NOTE: From the “conversation mirror” position, the From this position, the door can be fully closed or, by door can only be closed. rotating upward about 3/4 of the way and releasing, To return to the full open position, the door must first be positioned for conversation mirror use. closed and then opened by pressing the latch again to Full Open Position release.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped The overhead console has two sets of courtesy lights. The lights turn on when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. 3 The courtesy lights also function as reading lights. Press in on each lens to turn these lights on while inside the vehicle.
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Console Halo Lighting The rear overhead console has recessed halo lighting around the perimeter of the console base. This feature provides additional lighting options while traveling and is controlled by the headlight switch. Refer to “Lights/ Halo Lights — If Equipped” in “Understanding the Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 3 HomeLink威 Buttons/Overhead Consoles HomeLink威 Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner NOTE: HomeLink威 is disabled when the Vehicle Security Alarm is active.
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Before You Begin Programming HomeLink姞 NOTE: Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage • Erasing all channels should only be performed when before you begin programming. programming HomeLink威 for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 1. Cycle the ignition 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. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink威 button you want to program and the hand-held transmitter button. Training The Garage Door Opener 1 — Door Opener 2 — Training Button 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator light.
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener/device motor. Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. On some garage door openers/devices there may be a light that blinks when the garage door opener/device is in the LEARN/TRAIN mode.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator light. The Homelink威 indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink威 has received the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons after the indicator light changes from slow to rapid. Reprogramming A Single HomeLink姞 Button To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2.
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indiCanadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sigcator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of transfully trained. mission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink威 to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this 4. Watch for the HomeLink威 indicator to change flash Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to rates.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for Using HomeLink姞 programming, plug it back in at this time. To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink威 button. Activation will now occur for the Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 Button programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operaTo reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, tor, security system, entry door lock, home/office lightfollow these steps: ing, etc.,).
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Troubleshooting Tips WARNING! If you are having trouble programming HomeLink威, here are some of the most common solutions: • Replace the battery in the original hand-held transmitter. • Press the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener to complete the training for a Rolling Code.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 General Information NOTE: This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not extwo conditions: pressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. device. 2.
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console. Power Sunroof Switch • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch (or with the ignition in the Accessory or Run position, for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™). Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automatically. This is called “Express Close”. During Express Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop second and the sunroof will open automatically from any the sunroof. position. The sunroof will open fully and stop automatically. This is called “Express Open”.
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result Wind Buffeting in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled. pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 Ignition Off Operation ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED For Vehicles Not Equipped With The Electronic Vehicle Two 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets are located on the Information Center (EVIC) lower instrument panel, below the open storage bin. The The power sunroof switch will remain active for 45 seconds driver-side power outlet is controlled by the ignition after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.
264 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 One outlet in the removable floor console (if equipped) shares a fuse with the lower outlet in the instrument panel and is also connected to the battery. Do not exceed a maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) shared between the lower panel outlet and the removable floor console outlet. On vehicles equipped with the Super Console the power outlets are located under the retractable cover.
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The outlet in the rear quarter panel near the liftgate and the upper outlet in the instrument panel are both controlled by the ignition switch. Each of these outlets can support 160 Watts (13 Amps). Do not exceed 160 Watts (13 Amps) for each of these outlets. The power outlets include tethered caps, labeled with a key or battery symbol indicating the power source. The power outlet, located on the lower instrument panel, is powered directly from the battery.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 WARNING! CAUTION! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle. • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure. • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage. POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED A 110 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet (if equipped) converts DC current to AC current, and is located on the left rear trim panel immediately behind the second row left passenger seat.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts. Certain high-end video games, such as Playstation3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will most power tools. CUPHOLDERS There are cupholders located throughout the interior. All liners are removable for cleaning. Pull the flexible liner from the cupholder drawer or tray starting at one edge for easy removal.
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE variety of container types and sizes. Press down on the container to engage the cupholder retention features. Instrument Panel Cupholders The instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull-out drawer just above the lower storage bin. Super Console — If Equipped On models equipped with the Super Console, there are two cupholders located in the center of the console.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 For rear passengers two cupholders are located in the Premium Console Cupholders — If Equipped pull-out drawer, located in the back of the Super Console. On models equipped with premium center consoles, there Pull the drawer out to the first position to use the are four cupholders located on the top of the console. cupholders.
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Bottle Holders There are four bottle holders located in the interior. One bottle holder is molded into each front interior door trim panels, and one bottle holder is molded into each side sliding interior door trim panel. Each holder accommodates up to a 20 oz (.6 L) plastic bottle. WARNING! If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burning the occupants.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped With the optional authorized dealer-installed Smoker’s Package Kit, a removable ash receiver is inserted into one of the two cupholders in the center front instrument panel. To install the ash receiver, align the receiver so the thumb grip on the lid is facing rearward. Press the ash receiver into either of the cup wells to secure. Pull upward on the ash receiver to remove for cleaning and/or storage.
274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lower Glove Compartment To open the lower compartment pull out on the release handle. Upper Compartment To close the compartment door, push downward on the door’s surface to latch the door closed. Lower Compartment NOTE: The lower compartment is equipped with a lock that is part of the compartment handle.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 Door Trim Panel Storage Front Door Storage Both interior front door panels have multiple pockets for storage. 3 Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped The driver’s seatback has a primary storage pocket on all models and an optional secondary mesh pocket.
276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Umbrella Holder Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped An umbrella holder has been conveniently molded into The seat storage bins are located on the floor in front of the left front door entry scuff molding. the second row seats. The area below the covers can be used for storage when the second row seat is in the upright position. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 WARNING! In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched. • Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin covers open. • Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched while the vehicle is in motion. • Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down.
278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not allow children to have access to the second row seat storage bins. Once in the storage bin, young children may not be able to escape. If trapped in the storage bin, children can die from suffocation or heat stroke. • In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched. • Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin covers open.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 Coat Hooks Coat hooks are located along the headliner for the second and third row seating positions. The coat hook load limit is 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Exceeding the recommended load limit can cause the coat hooks to break or disengage from the vehicle. Cargo Area Storage The liftgate sill plate has a raised line with the statement “Load To This Line”. This line indicates how far rearward cargo can be placed without interfering with liftgate closing.
280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONSOLE FEATURES There are three consoles available: Basic, Premium and Super. WARNING! Rear Cargo Area Loading Limit Do not operate this vehicle with a console compartment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distraction, resulting in death or injury.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 • Four cupholders accept up to extra large size beverage To Reinstall The Basic Floor Console cups or 20 oz (.6 L) plastic bottles. Cupholders are 1. Position the console at a slight angle (front slightly dishwasher safe for cleaning. higher than the rear). • The cupholders are removable to access a large storage 2. Slide the console rearward into the floor bracket/ bin. hook. • The basic console is removable from the vehicle for 3.
282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) Always be sure the removable floor console is fully latched. Premium Console — If Equipped • Large console center storage will store headphones for the available rear DVD entertainment system or other items • 12 Volt DC power outlet provides continuous power inside the console for cell phones or other electronics.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 3 Console Position 1 Console Position 2 Position 2 shows the raised storage tray revealing a large Dual Storage Bins storage area below. Position 3 shows the top portion of the console in a rearward position. This is accomplished by lifting the upper most latch at the front of the console. This provides easy access to the storage area below and provides two of the four cupholders for the second row passengers.
284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Console Position 3 Console Position 4 Position 4 shows the complete console in its rearmost To Remove The Premium Floor Console position. Again, lifting second latch handle at the front of 1. Pull up on the bottom release handle in the front of the the console, allows complete access to a lower storage bin console. and provides additional cupholders for rear passengers. 2. Lift the rear of the console up several inches/ centimeters.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 3. Pull rearward to disengage from floor and remove console. To Reinstall The Premium Floor Console: 1. Position the console at a slight angle (rear slightly higher than the front). WARNING! In an accident, serious injury could result if the removable floor console is not properly installed. Always be sure the removable floor console is fully latched. 2. Slide the console forward into the floor bracket. Super Console — If Equipped 3.
286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Lower Pass Through Super Console The super console tambour doors are opened by pushing 1 — Front Sliding Tambour Door down on the finger tabs and sliding the door. The front 2 — Cupholder Light Ring tambour door slides forward, the rear tambour door 3 — Rear Sliding Tambour Door slides rearward.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 NOTE: The front cupholder light ring and pass through RAM CARGO VAN FEATURES lighting is controlled by a dimming switch located on the Ram Cargo Van Load Floor instrument panel, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The Ram Cargo Van receives a structural aluminum rear The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information. load floor.
288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Standard Load Floor (Rear View) Standard Load Floor I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby :
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 3 Deluxe Load Floor Storage Bin Locations (Rear View) Deluxe Load Floor Tie Down Locations (Rear View) I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby :
290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located on the climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside 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 approximately 10 minutes.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not exceed the The automatic load leveling system will provide a levelmaximum vehicle load capacity. riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading conditions. LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes approximately 1 mile (1.
292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars. NOTE: • Crossbars are error-proofed and cannot be deployed or stowed in the incorrect positions. • To help control wind noise, stow the crossbars in the side rails when they are not in use.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 Bend the crossbar supports at each end, taking care to keep hand clear of pivoting joint. Slide the thumb screw down. 3 Deployed Position Then, position the crossbars across the roof.
294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The crossbars are identical and can be placed in Make sure the directional arrows on the crossbars align any two of the three deploy positions. with the directional arrows on the side rails. Set the crossbars into the deployed positions.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295 Once the crossbars are set into position, tighten the Stowing the Crossbars thumb screws completely. Reverse the procedure to stow the crossbars, again, taking care to keep hand clear of pivoting joint. Crossbars are identical and can be stowed in either rail nest. Once the crossbars are stowed, tighten the thumb screws completely.
296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Load should always be secured to crossbars first, with rail tie down loops used as additional securing points if needed. Tie loops are intended as supplementary tie down points only. Do not use ratcheting mechanisms with the tie loops. CAUTION! • Check deployed crossbars frequently and retighten thumb screws as necessary. • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150 lb (68 kg).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 297 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Long loads which extend over the windshield, such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large frontal area should be secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle. • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward lift to a load.
298 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sun Screen Retracted Sun Screen Extended Gently pull up on the tab to raise the sun screen. To lower the sun screen, gently lift the tab upward to Continue pulling the sun screen until the tab is near the disengage the hooks, and feed the screen back into the top of the window. base sill. Once the screen is completely to the top of the window, extend the top bar of the sun screen over the two hooks attached to the top of the window.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . .303 ▫ EVIC Red Telltale Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326 䡵 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE . . . . . . . . . .304 ▫ Oil Change Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329 䡵 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM . . . . . . .305 ▫ Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330 䡵 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS . . . . .306 ▫ Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Compass / Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . .333 䡵 UCONNECT威 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO . . .353 ▫ Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .336 䡵 Uconnect威 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/ HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343 ▫ Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343 ▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect威 Phone) — If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 ▫ Controlling The iPod威 Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372 ▫ Play Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372 ▫ List Or Browse Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .374 ▫ Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) . . . . . . . . .376 䡵 UCONNECT威 MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .377 ▫ Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio . .
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Replacing The Headphone Batteries. . . . . . . . .400 ▫ Unwired威 Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400 䡵 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .418 ▫ Rear Manual Climate Control — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .426 ▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 4 1 2 3 4 — Air Vents — Instrument Cluster — Shift Lever — Radio 5 6 7 8 — — — — Upper Glove Compartment Lower Glove Compartment Climate Controls DVD – If Equipped 9 — Storage Bin 10 — Cup Holders 11 — Switch Bank 12 — Ignition Switch I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby : 13 — Hood Release 14 — Dimmer Switch 15 — Headlight Switch
304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby :
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM 4 I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby :
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on, a continuous chime will sound to 1. Tachometer alert you to turn the signal off. If either indicator flashes This gauge measures engine revolutions per minute at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. (RPM x 1000). Before the pointer reaches the red area, 5. High Beam Indicator ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair technician should leave the odometer reading the same as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was before the repair or service.
308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LoW tirE CHAngE OIL When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer dis- Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change play will toggle between LoW and tirE for three cycles. indicator system. The CHAngE OIL message will flash in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately gASCAP 12 seconds, after a single chime has sounded, to indicate If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel the next scheduled oil change interval.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do 7. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light not start the engine). This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition within 10 seconds. switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 8. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If Equipped reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 of reasons, including the installation of replacement or CAUTION! (Continued) alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result. tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the 9.
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped CAUTION! Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and drivability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC 13. Fuel Door Reminder system will be ON, even if it was turned off previously. The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop vehicle. when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that 14. Fuel Gauge caused the ESC activation.
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 16. Shift Lever Indicator 18. Brake Warning Light The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the automatic transmission. This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level. The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.
316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light also will turn on when the parking brake is 20. Temperature Gauge applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position. The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperaNOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 22. Charging System Light CAUTION! (Continued) turn the engine off immediately and call an authorized dealer for service. WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. 25. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine. This light informs you of a problem with the The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The 24.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 26. Transmission Temperature Warning Light CAUTION! During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up long grades on hot days, the automatic transmission oil may become too hot. When the transmission overheat warning light turns on, you will experience reduced vehicle performance until the automatic transmission cools down. Once the transmission has cooled down and the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally.
320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the following: instrument cluster.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll upwheel: ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units, System Setup) and sub-menus. DOWN Button Press and release the DOWN button to scroll downward through the main menus and sub-menus.
322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The main display area will normally display the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main Press the BACK button to scroll back to a menu. The main display area also displays ⬙pop up⬙ previous menu or sub-menu. messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warning or information messages.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 • Unstored Messages This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples of this message type are ⬙Turn Signal On⬙ (if a turn signal is left on) and ⬙Lights On⬙ (if driver leaves the vehicle). When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays the following messages: • Unstored Messages Until RUN These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start feature.
324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Vehicle Not in Park • Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out • Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start • Right Front Turn Signal Light Out • Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime, if vehicle is in motion) • Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out • Liftgate Ajar (chime will sound when vehicle starts • moving) • • Low Tire Pressure • • Service TPM System (refer to “Tire Pressure Monitor• ing System” in “Starting And Operating”) • Premium TPM Service Graphic Display • Turn Sign
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 rear view icons will be illuminated. If electronic interference is present, the BSM system will illuminate the icon only on the side of interference as long as interference is present. Electronic Range Select (ERS) feature has been engaged and the gear selected is displayed. For further information on ERS, refer to “Starting And Operating”.
326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator EVIC Amber Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable amber caution telltales. These telltales include: This light will turn on to indicate the windshield washer fluid is low. • Low Fuel Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal EVIC Red Telltale Lights (11.0 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These fuel is added.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. This light informs you of a problem with the The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The light will come on when the ignition is first • Charging System Light turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb This light shows the status of the electrical charg- check.
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Transmission Temperature Warning Light • Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condiThis light indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may occur tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge apwith severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this proaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 WARNING! If you continue operating the vehicle when the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire. Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the Menu button.
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fuel Economy Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Fuel Economy” displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. The following Fuel Economy functions display in the EVIC: • Average Fuel Economy (AVG) • Distance To Empty (DTE) • Miles Per Gallon (MPG) Average Fuel Economy Average Fuel Economy Display This display shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle SELECT button. Press the SELECT button to display the loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of current speed in mph or km/h. Pressing the SELECT button a second time will toggle the unit of measure the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value. between mph or km/h.
332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip B Tire PSI Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last reset. Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Tire PSI:” displays highlighted in the EVIC. Press the SELECT button to view a graphic of the vehicle with a tire pressure value at each corner of the graphic. Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset Units when the ignition switch is in the ACC position.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Messages # Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle Info” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. Press the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the selections below: • Oil Temperature Select from Main Menu using the UP or DOWN buttons. This feature shows the number of stored warning messages (in the # place holder). Pressing the SELECT button will allow you to see what the stored messages are.
334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The system will display the last known outside temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to be driven several minutes before the updated temperature is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the displayed temperature; therefore, temperature readings are not updated when the vehicle is not moving.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 4. Press and release the SELECT button to start the NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of calibration. The “CAL” indicator will be displayed in the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass the EVIC. module is located, and it can cause interference with the 5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area compass sensor, and it may give false readings.
336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL message SYSTEM SETUP NOT AVAILABLE VEHICLE NOT IN PARK displays when you try to select “System 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup Setup” from the main menu. (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached, Press and release the UP or DOWN button until ⬙System then press the SELECT button. Setup⬙ is highlighted in the main menu of the EVIC. Then 3.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated. When this feature is selected, the navigation system Refer to “Rear Park Assist System” in “Understanding utilizes voice commands, guiding through the drive The Features Of Your Vehicle” for system function and route, mile by mile, turn-by-turn until the final destinaoperating information. tion is reached.
338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL transmitter UNLOCK button twice, to unlock the passenger’s doors. When All Doors 1st Press is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button. To make your selection, press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated. Remote Start Comfort Sys.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 and release the SELECT button until a check-mark ap- a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the pears next to the feature showing the system has been system has been activated or the check-mark is removed activated or the check-mark is removed showing the showing the system has been deactivated. system has been deactivated.
340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your selection, press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has been selected.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button feature showing the system has been activated or the until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated. that the setting has been selected.
342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blind Spot Alert – If Equipped There are three selections when operating Blind Spot Alert (“Blind Spot Alert Lights”, “Blind Spot Alert Lights/CHM”, “Blind Spot Alert Off”). The Blind Spot Alert feature can be activated in “Blind Spot Alert Lights” mode, when this mode is selected the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual alert in the outside mirrors.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 Uconnect姞 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED UCONNECT姞 130 Refer to your Uconnect威 user’s manual for detailed operating instructions. Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped 4 Refer to “Voice Command” for further details. Operating Instructions (Uconnect姞 Phone) — If Equipped Refer to “Uconnect威 Phone” for further details.
344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping, until you release it. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second TIME Button time to turn off the radio. Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time and radio frequency.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third 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. 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.
346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice. AM/FM Button Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode. SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will NOTE: show the track number, and index time in minutes and • The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. to operate the radio.
348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button CAUTION! (Continued) • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the other side is a CD) should not be used, and they can cause damage to the player. EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 AM/FM Button Supported Media (Disc Types) Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play.
350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL display the file name and folder name, and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this display.) • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a threecharacter extension) • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 MPEG Specification MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 Sampling Frequency (kHz) 48, 44.1, 32 24, 22.05, 16 Playback of MP3 Files Bit Rate (kbps) 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium.
352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option before writing to the disc. NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the device’s volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 UCONNECT姞 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO 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.
354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL will remain tuned to the new station until you make Phone Button Uconnect威 Phone — If Equipped another selection. Holding either button will bypass Press this button to operate the Uconnect威 Phone feature stations without stopping, until you release it. (if equipped). Refer to “Uconnect威 Phone” for further details. Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped Refer to “Voice Command” for further details.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 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 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only). SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL con- RW/FF trol knob to save time change.
356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following format types: Program Type No program type or undefined Adult Hits Classical Classic Rock College Country Foreign Language Information Jazz News Nostalgia 16-Digit Character Display None Adlt Hit Classicl Cls Rock College Country Language Inform Jazz News Nostalga Program Type Oldies Personality Public Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Sports Talk Top 40 Wea
358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL conBy pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon trol knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency save time change. station with the same selected Music Type name. The Music Type function only operates when in the FM AM/FM Button mode. Press the button to select either AM or FM mode.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice.
360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the track number, and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. CAUTION! (Continued) • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the other side is a CD) should not be used, and they can cause damage to the player.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 SEEK Button AM/FM Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. Press the button to select either AM or FM mode.
362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Media (Disc Types) The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) display the file name and folder name, and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this display.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 extension as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file. MPEG Specification MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 Sampling Frequency (kHz) 48, 44.
364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files. Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) more and the radio will display song titles for each file. Press this button to change the display to time of day. The Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds time of day will display for five seconds (when the ignition is OFF). to return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ display.
366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL System Activation To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory-installed satellite radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a welcome kit that contains general information, including how to setup your on-line listening account.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly on or above the antenna.
368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button TUNE Control (Rotary) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel. tinuing to the next. To stop the search, press the SCAN MUSIC TYPE Button button a second time. Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type INFO Button mode for five seconds.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the following items: • Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/ SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the Sirius subscription. You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2.
370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL iPod姞/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ/ • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate REL/RET radios only with Uconnect威. For sales code Uconnect威 Multimedia radio User’s Manual for iPod威 RBZ/RHB, RHR, RHP, RHW or RB2 touch-screen radio or external USB device support capability.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 without damaging it while closing the lid. If a cut out is not available in the glove compartment, route the cable away from the lid latch and in a place that will allow the lid to close without damaging the cable.
372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ⬙USB⬙ or ⬙Switch to USB⬙. Once in the iPod威/USB/MP3 control mode, audio tracks (if available from audio By using iPod cable or external USB device to connect to device) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system. USB port: Play Mode • The audio device can be played on the vehicle’s sound system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album, When switched to iPod威/USB/MP3 control mode, the iPod威 or external USB device automatically starts Play etc.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 • Jump backward in the current track by pressing and holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW button long enough will jump to the beginning of the current track. • Jump forward in the current track by pressing and holding the FF>> button. to the next screen of data for that track. Once all screens have been viewed, the last INFO button press will go back to the play mode screen on the radio.
374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL device, or press the VR button and say ⬙Shuffle ON⬙ or ⬙Shuffle Off⬙. If the RND icon is showing on the radio display, then the shuffle mode is ON. List Or Browse Mode During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described below, will bring up List mode. List mode enables scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the audio device.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line. • To exit List mode without selecting a track, press the same PRESET button again to go back to Play mode. • LIST button: The LIST button will display the top level menu of the iPod威 or external USB device. Turn the TUNE control knob to list the top-menu item to be selected and press the TUNE control knob.
376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) Selecting Different Audio Device Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the 1. Press PHONE button to begin. Uconnect威 phone system. 2. After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons ⬙Setup⬙, then ⬙Select Audio Devices⬙. To get into the BTSA mode, press either “AUX” button on 3.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 Browse Browsing is not available on a BTSA device. Only the current song that is playing will display info. UCONNECT姞 MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — If Equipped 4 Getting Started • Screen(s) located in the overhead console: Unfold the overhead LCD screen(s) by pushing the button on the overhead console behind the screen(s). Video Entertainment System (VES)™ • Cycle the ignition to the ON or ACC position.
378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Turn on the Player (if equipped on Dual Screen Sys- Blu-Ray Player tem) by pushing the Power button, located on the far Play A Blu-Ray Disc left, or by pressing the button on the Remote Control. To view a Blu-Ray insert the disc into the Blu-Ray VES™ • When the Video Screen(s) are open and a DVD is disc Player. Playback will begin automatically after the inserted into the VES™ player, the screen(s) turn(s) on Blu-Ray is recognized by the disc drive.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 Using the Remote Control • Select an audio channel (Channel 1 for 2nd row screen and Channel 2 for 3rd row screen), then press the source key and select VES™ Disc from the menu. • Press popup/menu key to navigate disc menu and options. 4 Play Video Games Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA input jacks (1 set or 2 depending on vehicle) located on the back of the center console or on left side behind the second row seat. 1. Video In – Yellow 2.
380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be 2. While looking at the video screen, highlight VES AUX 1 sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™ or 2 (depending which AUX input the gaming console is jacks: plugged into), by either pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by repeatedly pressing the MODE button, NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playstathen press ENTER on the Remote Control.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then touch either AUX 1 or AUX 2 in the VES column (depending which AUX input is used). To exit press the back arrow soft-key at the top of the screen. Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 2. Using The Remote Control 1.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a Dual Video Screen video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and NOTE: Typically there are two different ways to operate choose an audio source. To exit touch the back arrow the features of the Video Entertainment System (VES)™. soft-key at the top left of the left screen. • The Remote Control • The Touch-Screen Radio (If Equipped) Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio 1.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 3. To watch a DVD on Screen 1 for second row passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 1. 4. To watch a DVD on Screen 2 for third row passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 2. 4 Using The Remote Control 1. Press the MODE/SOURCE button on the Remote Control. 2.
386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: • Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown on the left side of the screen. • Channel/Screen 2 select mode information is shown on the right side of the screen. • The VES™ will retain the last setting when turned off. Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES Rear VES Soft-key Controls.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 NOTE: Play A DVD Using The VES™ Player (If Equipped) • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA 1. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The VES™ player automatically selects the appropriate mode after hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC the disc is recognized and starts playing the DVD. tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. While looking at Screen 1 or 2, highlight VES DISC by NOTE: either pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by • Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown repeatedly pressing the MODE/SOURCE button, then on the left side of the screen. press ENTER/OK on the Remote Control. • Channel/Screen 2 select mode information is shown on the right side of the screen. • The VES™ will retain the last setting when turned off. Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 1.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 4 Rear VES Soft-key Select Channel/Screen 1 And DISC In The VES Column 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in NOTE: the VES column. To exit touch the back arrow soft-key • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA at the top left of the screen. hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Viewing a DVD on the Touch-Screen radio screen is Using The Remote Control not available in all states/provinces, and the vehicle 1. Press the MODE/SOURCE button on the Remote must be stopped, and the shift lever must be in the Control and the Mode Select Screen will display, PARK position for vehicles with automatic transmisunless a video is playing then only a small banner will sion.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a Third Row Swivel Screen (If Equipped) video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and • The third row screen or Screen 2 has the ability to choose an audio source. To exit touch the back arrow lower and swivel to face forward. soft-key at the top left of the left screen.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 • Selecting a video source on Channel 2, the video source will display on the third row screen or Screen 2 • VES is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio and can be heard on Channel 2. and video simultaneously. • The 2nd row screen and 3rd row screen of the Video • The Blu-Ray DVD Player can play CDs, DVDs and Entertainment System can play two separate discs Blu-Ray Discs.
394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Channel Selector Indicators – When a button is pressed, the currently affected channel or channel button is illuminated momentarily. VES Remote Control – If Equipped 3. Light – Turns the remote control backlighting on or off. The remote backlighting turns off automatically after five seconds. 4. Channel/Screen Selector Switch - Indicates which channel is being controlled by the remote control.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 5. 䉴䉴 – In radio modes, press to seek the next tunable 10. PROG Up/Down / Rewind/skip back and fast fwd/ station. In disc modes, press and hold to fast forward skip forward – When listening to a radio mode, through the current audio track or video chapter. In pressing PROG Up selects the next preset and pressmenu modes use to navigate in the menu. ing PROG Down selects the previous preset stored in the radio. When listening to compressed audio on a 6.
396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 14. MODE/SOURCE – Press to change the mode of the 17. 䉳䉳 – In radio modes, press to seek to the previous selected channel. See the Mode Selection section of tunable station. In disc modes, press and hold to fast rewind through the current audio track or video this manual for details on changing modes. chapter. In menu modes use to navigate in the menu. 15. SETUP – When in a video mode, press the SETUP button to access the display settings (see the display 18.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 difficult to remove. To return the remote back into its storage area, insert one long edge of the remote into the two retaining clips first, and then rotate the remote back up into the other two retaining clips until it snaps back into position. Locking The Remote Control All remote control functionality can be disabled as a parental control feature. • To disable the Remote Control from making any changes, press the Video Lock button on the DVD player (if equipped).
398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Replace the batteries, making sure to orient them according to the polarity diagram shown. • Replace the battery compartment cover. Headphones Operation The headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. Front seat occupants receive some headphone audio coverage to allow them to adjust the headphone volume for the young rear seat occupants that may not be able to do so for themselves.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 • When both switches are on Channel 2, the Remote is controlling Channel 2 and the headphones are tuned to The headphone power indicator and controls are located the audio of the VES™ Channel 2. on the right ear cup. 2. Press the MODE/SOURCE button on the remote NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before control. sound can be heard from the headphones. To conserve battery life, the headphones will automatically turn off 3.
400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Replacing The Headphone Batteries How Long Does the Coverage Last? This warranty lasts as long as you own the Product. Each set of headphones requires two AAA batteries for What Does This Warranty Cover? Except as specified operation. To replace the batteries: below, this warranty covers any Product that in normal • Locate the battery compartment on the left ear cup of use is defective in workmanship or materials.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 NATURE WHATSOEVER. Some states and jurisdictions may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. If you have any questions or comments regarding your Unwired威 wireless headphones, please phone 1-888-2933332 or email customersupport@unwiredtechnology.com.
402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the radio functions (FM, AM, or SAT) are in the shared mode with the VES™, only the radio is able to control the radio functions. In this case, VES™ can share the radio mode, but not change stations until the radio mode is changed to a mode that is different from the VES™ selected radio mode. When shared, the radio has priority over the VES™ or all radio modes (FM, AM, and SAT).
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 1. Channel 1 Mode Numeric Keypad Menu 2. Channel 1 Shared Status 3. Channel 1 Audio Only/Mute 4. Channel 2 Mode 5. Channel 2 Shared Status 4 6. Channel 2 Audio Only/Mute 7. Channel 1 ENTER/OK Button Action 8. Channel 2 ENTER/OK Button Action 9. Clock 10. Video Lock 11. Not Available / Error 12.
404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL makes it easy to enter a specific tuner frequency, satellite Station List Menu channel, or track number. To enter the desired digit: When listening to Satellite audio, pressing the remote 1. Press the remote control’s navigation buttons (䉱, 䉲, control’s POP UP/MENU button displays a list of all available channels. Navigate this list using the remote 䉴, 䉳) to navigate to the desired digit. control’s navigation buttons (䉱, 䉲) to find the desired 2.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 When listening to a CD Audio or CD Data disc, pressing the remote control’s POP UP/MENU button displays a list of all commands which control playback of the disc. Using the options you can activate or cancel Scan play and Random play.
406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display Settings on the screen. The factory default settings are already set for optimum viewing, so there is no need to change these settings under normal circumstances. To change the settings, press the remote control’s navigation buttons (䉱, 䉲) to select an item, then press the remote control’s navigation buttons (䉴, 䉳) to change the value for the currently selected item.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 • Close the video screen. Disc Formats • To change the current audio mode, press the remote The VES™ DVD player is capable of playing the followcontrol’s MODE/SOURCE button. This will automati- ing types of discs (12 mm or 8 mm diameter): cally select the next available audio mode without • DVD-Video discs (MPEG-2 video compression) (see using the Mode/Source Select menu.
408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL order for the disc to play. If the region code for the DVD also play DVD-Video content recorded to a DVD-R or disc does not match the region code for the player, the DVD-RW disc. DVD-ROM discs (either pressed or recorded) are not supported. disc will not play and will be ejected.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 • For CD Data (or CD-ROM) discs, always use the Compressed Audio Files (MP3 and WMA) ISO-9660 (Level 1 or Level 2), Joliet, or Romeo format. The DVD player is capable of playing MP3 (MPEG-1 Other formats (such as UDF, HFS, or others) are not Audio Layer 3) and WMA (Windows Media Audio) files supported. from a CD Data disc (usually a CD-R or CD-RW).
410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Other compression formats such as AAC, MP3 Pro, Disc Errors Ogg Vorbis, and ATRAC3 will not play. The DVD If the DVD player is unable to read the disc, a ⬙Disc Error⬙ player will automatically skip the file and begin playmessage is displayed on the VES™ and Radio displays ing the next available file. and the disc is automatically ejected.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 411 The DVD player may shut down during extremely hot Display conditions, such as when the vehicle’s interior tempera- Other Language Setup ture is above 120°F. When this occurs, the DVD player will display ⬙VES High Temp⬙ and will shut off the VES™ displays until a safe temperature is reached. This shutdown is necessary to protect the optics of the DVD player.
412 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL All of the Language settings have a special ⬙Other⬙ setting to accommodate languages other than Japanese or English. These languages are selected using a special fourdigit code. To enter a new language code, activate the DVD Setup Menu. To enter DVD Setup Menu stop the DVD, enter radio disc mode, then DVD setup and follow these additional instructions: selecting the digit, press the remote control’s Right cursor button to select the next digit.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 413 To play all discs without requiring a password, set the DVD player’s rating to Level 8. Setting the rating to Level The Rating and Password settings work together to 1 always requires the password to play any DVD disc. control the types of DVDs that your family watches.
414 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The default rating is Level 8 (play all discs without a To set the password, activate the DVD Setup Menu and password) and the default password is 0000. follow these additional instructions: • Using the remote control Left and Right cursor buttons, select the Rating tab. • Highlight ⬙Change Password⬙, and then press the remote control’s ENTER/OK button. • Enter the current password.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 415 • Using the remote control’s Up and Down cursor buttons to set the value for the current digit and the remote control’s Right cursor button to select digits, enter the new password. • After the four-digit password is entered, press the remote control’s ENTER/OK button to accept the change.
416 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To set the rating, activate the DVD Setup Menu and • After the four-digit password is entered, press the follow these additional instructions: remote control’s ENTER/OK button. If the password is correct, the Rating Level menu is displayed. • Using the remote control’s Left and Right cursor • Using the remote control’s Up and Down cursor buttons, select the Rating tab.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 417 Product Agreement General Information This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home or other limited viewing uses otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
418 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The right-hand rocker switch has a pushbutton in the center, and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume. Pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume. Pressing the center button changes the operation of the radio from AM to FM, or to CD mode, depending on which radio is in the vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 419 The button located in the center of the left-hand switch CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following grammed in the radio preset pushbutton. precautions: CD Player 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, track on the CD.
420 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known good disc before considering disc player service. CLIMATE CONTROLS The Climate Control system allows you to regulate the temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating throughout the vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 421 The primary control for the rear blower is on the front climate control unit located on the instrument panel. When the front control is in any position other than rear, the front control operates all the rear functions. The rear airflow modes will mirror the front unit operation. Rear Panel mode is automatically selected when the front control is in the Panel mode.
422 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Rear Blower Control — If Equipped 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. Blower control should be left in the ⬙ON⬙ position to allow the climate control to either warm or cool the vehicle. • Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the rear system in any mode you select.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 423 6. Mix Mode 8. Electronic Rear Window Defrost Air is directed through the floor, defrost and side Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if window demist outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort, when the rear window defroster is on.
424 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. Recirculation Control Button CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on 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.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 425 • In cold or damp weather, the use of the Recirculation mode will cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. For maximum defogging, select the outside air position. from behind the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the condenser, reducing air conditioning performance. 11.
426 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Panel Mode Button Max A/C Air is directed through the outlets in the instru- For maximum cooling use the A/C and Recirculation ment panel. These outlets can be adjusted for mode buttons at the same time. direction, and turned on or off to control airflow.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 427 The rear blower and temperature controls for the rear Rear Blower Control seat passengers are located in the headliner, near the The primary control for the rear blower is on the front center of the vehicle. climate control unit, located on the instrument panel. Only when the front control for the rear blower is in the REAR position do the second row seat occupants have control of the rear blower speed.
428 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Mode Control CAUTION! (Continued) just behind the sliding door. Do not block or place objects directly in front of the inlet grille or heater outlets. The electrical system could overload, causing damage to the blower motor. Rear Temperature Control The rear mode selection REAR, allows the settings to be controlled by the rear mode control knob. Headliner Mode Air comes from the outlets in the headliner.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 429 The Three-Zone ATC system automatically maintains the interior comfort level desired by the driver and all passengers. The system automatically adjusts the air temperature, • Front Three-Zone ATC allows both driver and front the airflow volume, amount of outside air recirculation passenger seat occupant, and rear seat occupants to and the airflow direction. This maintains a comfortable select individual comfort settings. temperature, even under changing conditions.
430 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button 6. Auto Indicator Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning This indicates when the system is in Auto mode. (A/C) setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. 7. Right Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch This display shows the temperature setting for the right into manual mode. front seat occupant. 2. Left Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display 8.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 431 13. Climate Control OFF Button 10. Rear Control Button Provides toggle operation between front control screen Press and release to turn the Climate Control OFF. and rear control screen. Push the button to activate the 14. Blower Control rear climate control screen and allow the front seat There are seven blower speeds, the blower speed inoccupants control over the rear climate settings. creases as you move the control to the right from the 11.
432 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17. SYNC Button Press and release to control the temperature setting for all three zones from the driver temperature control. • To return to Front screen, press ⬙REAR” button again, or it will revert to the Front screen after six seconds. 18. Driver Temperature Control Up/Down Button Provides the driver with independent temperature control. Push the top button for warmer temperatures or the lower button for cooler temperature settings.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 433 2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain, by adjusting the driver, front passenger, This display shows the temperature setting for the rear and rear seat rotary temperature knobs. Once the deseat occupants. sired temperature is displayed, the system will achieve 3. Blower Control Display and automatically maintain that comfort level. 2. Rear Temperature Display This display shows the current Blower speed selection.
434 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL customer-programmable feature. Refer to the “Elec- NOTE: In many temperature positions, the Bi-Level tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer- mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the headliner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets. Programmable Features” in this Section. To provide you with maximum comfort in the automatic Floor Mode mode, during cold start-ups, the blower fan will remain Air comes from the floor outlets.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 435 NOTE: In cold weather, use of the Recirculation mode Blower Control may lead to excessive window fogging. The Recirculation mode is not allowed in Defrost mode to improve window clearing operation. Recirculation will be disabled automatically if this mode is selected. There are seven fixed blower speeds. Use the outer dial control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select.
436 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The operator can also select the direction of the airflow Floor Mode by selecting one of the following positions. Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount Panel Mode of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted for Mix Mode direction, and turned on or off to control airflow.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 437 NOTE: While operating in the other modes, the system NOTE: will not automatically sense the presence of fog, mist or • If the system is in Mix, Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C ice on the windshield. DEFROST mode must be manually can be turned off, but the A/C system shall remain selected to clear the windshield and side glass. active to prevent fogging of the windows.
438 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The rear system temperature control is on the front ATC panel located on the instrument panel. Pressing the Rear Temperature Lock button on the front ATC panel, illuminates a lock symbol in the rear display. The rear temperature and air source are controlled from the front ATC panel. Rear second row occupants can only adjust the rear ATC control when the Rear Temperature Lock button is turned off.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 439 2. Rotate the Rear Blower, Rear Temperature and the Rear Mode Control knobs to suit your comfort needs. customer-programmable feature. Refer to the “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — CustomerProgrammable Features” in this Section. 3. ATC is selected by adjusting the rear blower knob Rear Blower Control counterclockwise to AUTO.
440 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Temperature Control Headliner Mode To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle, Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to lower of these outlets can be individually adjusted to the temperature, and clockwise to increase the tempera- direct the flow of air. Moving the air vanes of the outlets ture. The rear temperature settings are displayed in the to one side will shut off the airflow.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 441 Summer Operation Vacation/Storage The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect against engine overheating. A solution of 50% ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant and 50% water is recommended. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for proper coolant selection. Before you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e.
442 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. In Winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice, slush, and snow.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 443 Operating Tips Chart 4 I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby :
444 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL A/C Air Filter On vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Control (ATC), the climate control system filters out dust and pollen from the air. Refer to “Air Conditioning” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for filter replacement instructions.
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 STARTING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .449 ▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .454 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .449 ▫ Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .455 ▫ Normal Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .449 ▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . .456 ▫ Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .450 ▫ Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
446 STARTING AND OPERATING 䡵 POWER STEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .468 ▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN). . . . . . . . . . .487 ▫ Power Steering Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . .469 ▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions . . . . . . . . . .488 䡵 PARKING BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .470 ▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . .489 䡵 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) . . . . . . . . .472 䡵 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION. . . . . . . . .
STARTING AND OPERATING 447 ▫ Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped . . . . . . . . .499 䡵 FUEL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .516 ▫ Full Size Spare – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .500 ▫ 3.6L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .516 ▫ Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . .500 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .517 ▫ Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501 ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . .
448 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel 䡵 VEHICLE LOADING . . . . . . . . Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles . . . . . . .523 ▫ Vehicle Certification Label . . . ▫ Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .523 䡵 TRAILER TOWING . . . . . . . . . ▫ Cruising Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .523 ▫ Common Towing Definitions . ▫ Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .524 ▫ Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. WARNING! • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
450 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage If The Engine Fails To Start automatically in 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, wait 10 to WARNING! 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” proce• Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into dure (Steps 1–3 above). the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transmission start the vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 WARNING! (Continued) • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer to “Jump Starting” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for further information. If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not have enough power to continue running when the key fob is released.
452 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine. The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 453 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
454 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children).
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 When the Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode is engaged, the The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can improve the vehi- vehicle control systems will change the following: cle’s overall fuel economy during normal driving condi- • The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift tions. Press the “econ” switch in the center stack of the later. instrument panel and a green light will indicate the • The transmission will skip select gears during shifts to ECON mode is engaged.
456 STARTING AND OPERATING Six-Speed Automatic Transmission The shift lever position display (located in the instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of PARK (Refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System” in this section). To drive, move the shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position. The electronically-controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule.
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 The transmission shift lever has only PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift positions. Manual downshifts can be made using the Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control (described later in this section). Moving the shift lever to the left or right (–/+) while in the DRIVE position will select the highest available transmission gear, and will display that gear in the instrument cluster as 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
458 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in PARK. Check by trying to move the shift lever rearward (with the brake pedal released) after you have placed it in PARK. Make sure the transmission is in PARK before leaving the vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and remove the key fob. Once the key fob is removed, the shift lever is locked in the PARK position, securing the vehicle against unwanted movement.
460 STARTING AND OPERATING • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever will not move out of PARK. CAUTION! • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you must turn the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON/RUN position, and also press the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift lever could result. • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this can damage the drivetrain. REVERSE This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 WARNING! (Continued) practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision. CAUTION! Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational Towing” in “Starting And Operating” and “Towing A Disabled Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for further information.
462 STARTING AND OPERATING converter clutch is inhibited until the transmission fluid is warm (refer to the “Note” under “Torque Converter Clutch” in this section). During extremely cold temperatures (-16°F [-27°C] or below), operation may briefly be limited to third gear only. Normal operation will resume once the transmission temperature has risen to a suitable level.
STARTING AND OPERATING 463 If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer current gear in the instrument cluster, and maintain that gear as the top available gear. Once in ERS mode, tapping service is required. the shift lever to the left (-) or right (+) will change the top Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation available gear.
464 STARTING AND OPERATING Odometer Screen Display Actual Gear(s) Allowed 1 1 2 1–2 3 1–3 4 1–4 5 1–5 6 1–6 D 1–6 NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum • the engine coolant has reached an adequate temperature, deceleration (engine braking), tap the shift lever to the left (-) repeatedly as the vehicle slows. The transmission • vehicle speed is sufficiently high, and will shift to the range from which the vehicle can best be • the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator.
STARTING AND OPERATING 465 NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage until WARNING! the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm [usually after 1 to 3 miles (2 to 5 km) of driving]. Because Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. the engine speed is higher when the torque converter Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmission front wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle is not shifting into Overdrive when cold.
466 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. Flowing/Rising Water 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first become visible. 4. Keep tires properly inflated. 5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop. DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING! Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
STARTING AND OPERATING 467 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it. Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle. • Determine the condition of the road or the path that is under water and if there are any obstacles in the way before driving through the standing water. • Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through standing water. This will minimize wave effects.
468 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING WARNING! • Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through standing water. • Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s braking capabilities, which increases stopping distances. Therefore, after driving through standing water, drive slowly and lightly press on the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes.
STARTING AND OPERATING 469 system. This noise should be considered normal, and it apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as anticipated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an authodoes not in any way damage the steering system. rized dealer. WARNING! Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
470 STARTING AND OPERATING If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the PARK position. The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the instrument panel.
STARTING AND OPERATING 471 NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle. • This light only shows that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
472 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with the parking brake released, a brake system malfunction is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ABS is activated during braking under certain road or stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can include ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose debris, or panic stops.
STARTING AND OPERATING 473 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed, or high output radio transmitting equipment. This interference can cause possible loss of anti-lock braking capability. Installation of such equipment should be performed by qualified professionals. • Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to a collision.
474 STARTING AND OPERATING If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” remains on or comes on while driving, it indicates that the anti-lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required. However, the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the “Brake Warning Light” is not on.
STARTING AND OPERATING 475 system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. This feature remains active even if the ESC is in the “Partial Off” mode. WARNING! (Continued) • The TCS cannot prevent collisions, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, or hydroplaning.
476 STARTING AND OPERATING the system, you must apply continuous braking pressure during the stopping sequence. Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated. WARNING! • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
STARTING AND OPERATING 477 • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than ESC Operating Modes appropriate for the steering wheel position. The “ESC Off” switch is located in the center switch bank, next to the hazard flasher switch. WARNING! The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
478 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Partial Off WARNING! This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESC Off” switch. When in the “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of ESC, except for the “limited slip” feature described in the TCS section, has been disabled and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” will be illuminated. When in the “Partial Off” mode, ESC will operate without engine torque management.
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 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 situation requiring ESC to be switched to the “Partial Off” mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily pressing the “ESC Off” switch. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion.
480 STARTING AND OPERATING • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system swaying trailer is recognized. No driver action is required. Note that TSC cannot stop all trailers from will be ON even if it was turned off previously. swaying. Always use caution when towing a trailer and • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds follow the trailer tongue weight recommendations. Refer when it is active.
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle backThe HSA system is designed to assist the driver when ing uphill is in REVERSE gear). starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. HSA will maintain the level of brake pressure the driver applied for a short HSA will work in REVERSE and all forward gears when period of time after the driver takes their foot off of the the activation criteria have been met.
482 STARTING AND OPERATING Disabling/Enabling HSA 5. Release the clutch pedal (if equipped). If you wish to turn on or off the HSA system, it can be done 6. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn to the left. using the Customer Programmable Features in the Elec7. Press the “ESC Off” switch (located in the lower switch tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Elecbank below the climate controls) four times within tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understand20 seconds.
STARTING AND OPERATING 483 Towing With HSA WARNING! (Continued) HSA will provide assistance when starting on a grade when pulling a trailer. WARNING! • If you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated with the brake switch. If so, when the brake pedal is released, there may not be enough brake pressure to hold the vehicle and trailer on a hill and this could cause a collision with another vehicle or object behind you.
484 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European-Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards. Tires designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter ⬙P⬙ is absent from this tire size designation.
STARTING AND OPERATING 485 compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded into into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Exthe sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT. ample: T145/80D18 103M. Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ⴖ....blank....
486 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions — The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions (i.e.
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard side of the tire.
488 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term B-Pillar Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Maximum Inflation Pressure Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Tire Placard Definition The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. 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.
STARTING AND OPERATING 489 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door.
490 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 491 To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will XXX kg” on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
492 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle. • For the following example, the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).
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494 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION Tire Pressure Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 WARNING! (Continued) • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left. • Always drive with each tire inflated to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure. stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredictable steering response.
496 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the winter.
STARTING AND OPERATING 497 speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very Radial Ply Tires important. Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle loading may be required for high-speed vehicle operaWARNING! tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly. and cold tire inflation pressures.
498 STARTING AND OPERATING the tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four; If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the handling of your vehicle. safety and handling of your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 499 Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped CAUTION! Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take wheel equivalent in look and function to the original your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle compact, full size or limited-use temporary spare of your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire installed.
500 STARTING AND OPERATING Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip- Full Size Spare – If Equipped ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. on your vehicle at the first opportunity. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
STARTING AND OPERATING 501 your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the Tire Spinning original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not first opportunity. spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopWARNING! ping when you are stuck. Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling.
502 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. replaced.
STARTING AND OPERATING 503 WARNING! Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure. You could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death. “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.
504 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance characteristics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering and suspension components. You could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
STARTING AND OPERATING 505 • Install on front tires only. • 225/65R16 and 235/60R16 tires with the use of a traction device that meets the SAE type “Class S” specification is recommended. • Due to limited clearance, P225/65R17 and 225/65R17 tires with a Security Chain Company (SCC) Super Z6 low profile traction device or equivalent is recommended. WARNING! Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow) between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable handling.
506 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instructions on the method of installation, operating speed, and conditions for use. Always use the suggested operating speed of the device manufacturer’s if it is less than 30 mph (48 km/h). • Do not use traction devices on a compact spare tire. TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions.
STARTING AND OPERATING 507 The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern does not apply to some directional tires that must not be reversed. Tire Rotation TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the cold inflation tire placard pressure requirements found on the tire placard label located on the driver’s-side B-pillar. The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (6.
508 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning threshold for any reason, including low temperature effects, or natural air pressure loss through the tire. The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn off until the tire pressure is at or above recommended cold tire placard pressure.
STARTING AND OPERATING 509 NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use aftermarket sealants or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
510 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Tire Pressure and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in Warnings the tire. The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster, a Base System “LOW TIRE PRESSURE” message will display The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim in the instrument cluster, and an audible chime mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels.
STARTING AND OPERATING 511 NOTE: The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 3. Accumulation of excessive snow and/or ice around 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this the wheels or wheel housings. information. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors. on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a system fault is detected.
512 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. After driving for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. Premium System – If Equipped The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rimmounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem 4. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver Module.
STARTING AND OPERATING 513 NOTE: The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will illumiinformation. nate in the instrument cluster, and an audible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire SERVICE TPM SYSTEM Message pressures are low.
514 STARTING AND OPERATING message will not be present, and a pressure value will be message is then followed by a graphic display with displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by pressure values still shown. This indicates that the pressure values are still being received from the TPM sensors any of the following scenarios: but they may not be in the correct vehicle position. The 1.
STARTING AND OPERATING 515 “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes (- -), as long no tire Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in then remain on solid. In addition, the EVIC will any of the four active road tires.
516 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPM sensors are regulated under one of the follow- Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to ing licenses: your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is United States MRXC4W4MA4 required. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations.
STARTING AND OPERATING 517 Reformulated Gasoline CAUTION! Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are specifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality. The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gasolines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will provide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components.
518 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline • operate in a lean mode blended with MMT provides no performance advantage • OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on beyond gasoline of the same octane number without MMT.
STARTING AND OPERATING 519 Materials Added To Fuel CAUTION! (Continued) All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional detergents or other additives is not needed under normal conditions and they would result in additional cost. Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel. Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.
520 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such as a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for an extended period.
STARTING AND OPERATING 521 5 E-85 Fuel Cap E-85 Badge Ethanol Fuel (E-85) CAUTION! Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline.
522 STARTING AND OPERATING When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury. Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when removing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the tank. Do not use E-85 as a cleaning agent and never use it near an open flame.
STARTING AND OPERATING 523 • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline additive, such as MOPAR威 Injector Cleanup or Techron may be used. Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formulated engine oils.
524 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol comleft side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, patible parts. be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 525 NOTE: The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door. CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emissions control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap).
526 STARTING AND OPERATING • Tighten the fuel filler cap until you hear a “clicking” properly tightened. Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic Syssound. This is an indication that the fuel filler cap is tem” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. properly tightened. • If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL may If the problem continues, the message will appear the come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time next time the vehicle is started.
STARTING AND OPERATING 527 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. the rear of the driver’s door. This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the The label contains the following information: GVWR.
528 STARTING AND OPERATING values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents added. the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size. Overloading Tire Size The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size wheels, etc.
STARTING AND OPERATING 529 Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension components do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s GVWR. Loading To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items down low and be sure you distribute their weight as evenly as possible. Stow all loose items securely before driving.
530 STARTING AND OPERATING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle CertificaCertification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for tion Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further information. further information.
STARTING AND OPERATING 531 Frontal Area Weight-Carrying Hitch The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue maximum width of the front of a trailer. weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the vehicle.
532 STARTING AND OPERATING also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability. Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier tongue weights (TW), and may be required depending on vehicle and trailer configuration/loading to comply with gross axle weight rating (GAWR) requirements.
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534 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max.
STARTING AND OPERATING 535 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. GCWR (Gross Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Combined Frontal Area Weight) Weight Rating) 3.6L/Automatic 8,750 lbs 40 sq ft Up to 2 persons & Luggage (3 969 kg) (3.72 sq m) 3,600 lbs (1 633 kg)* 8,750 lbs 40 sq ft 3 to 5 persons & Luggage (3 969 kg) (3.
536 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire Safety Information” in “Starting and Operating” for further information. Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 537 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the “Tire and Loading Information” placard for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle. Towing Requirements CAUTION! • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (805 km) the new vehicle is driven.
538 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control. You could lose control of your vehicle and have a collision.
STARTING AND OPERATING 539 WARNING! (Continued) • Total weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the following four ratings are not exceeded: 1. GVWR 2. GTW 3. GAWR 4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized . • Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to “Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Operating” for proper tire inflation procedures.
540 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury. • An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is required when towing a trailer with electronically actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic brake controller is not required.
STARTING AND OPERATING 541 Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and sevenpin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness and connector. NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness.
542 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE gear can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in DRIVE, use the Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control to select a lower gear range.
STARTING AND OPERATING 543 If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation, then change the transmission fluid and filter as specified for “police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.” Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. Cooling System Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped When stopped for short periods, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed. • Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
544 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Flat Tow Dolly Tow On Trailer Wheels OFF the Ground NONE Front Rear ALL All Models NOT ALLOWED OK NOT ALLOWED OK 3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place the transmission in PARK. Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a 4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, followtow dolly or vehicle trailer.
STARTING AND OPERATING 545 CAUTION! DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. CAUTION! Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS . . . . . . . . . . .548 ▫ Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .558 䡵 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS . . . . . . . . . . . .548 ▫ Securing The Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .564 䡵 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING . . . . . . . . . .549 ▫ Road Tire Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .566 ▫ Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .550 䡵 JUMP-STARTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
548 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. lower center area of the instrument panel. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning • On the highways — slow down. flasher.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 549 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H”, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service. WARNING! You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
550 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas. Jack Location The jack, jack handle and winch handle tools are stowed behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area. Turn the two cover latches to release the cover.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 551 Spare Tire Removal The spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located under the center of the vehicle between the front doors by means of a cable winch mechanism. The “spare tire drive” nut is located on the floor, under a plastic cap at the front of the floor console or under front super console forward bin liner.
552 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Super Console For vehicles equipped with the Super Console, the spare tire winch assembly drive nut is located beneath the console. Super Console 1 — Lower Drawer 2 — Front Drawer 3 — Front Drawer Liner 1. Pull the lower drawer out from the rear of the floor console to gain clear access of the tire winch drive nut.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 553 2. Open the front drawer to expose the storage compart- Premium/Base/Cargo Center Console ment. Pull the Winch Cover assembly plug (if equipped) to 3. Remove the liner from the console’s storage compart- access the winch drive nut. ment to access the spare tire winch drive nut.
554 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Tools The tool pouch contains three pieces and can be assembled into a spare tire hook; to remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly from under the vehicle, or a Winch T-handle; to raise/lower the compact spare tire/ cover assembly.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 555 Spare Tire Removal Instructions The spare tire is located under the vehicle beneath the center console area. 6 Assembling The Spare Tire Hook A — Spare Tire Hook/T-handle B — Extension 1 C — Extension 2 Spare Tire And Cover 1. Assemble the spare tire tools into a T-handle and place the square end over the spare tire winch drive nut.
556 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Rotate the nut to the left until the winch mechanism stops turning freely. This will allow enough slack in the cable to allow you to pull the spare tire out from underneath the vehicle. CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch T-handle only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch. 3.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 557 4. Stand the tire/cover assembly upright and remove the Preparations For Jacking wheel spacer by squeezing the winch retaining tabs 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or together. Push the retainer through the spare tire to slippery areas. release it from the wheel. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. 2.
558 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Block both the front and rear of the Jacking Instructions wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if changWARNING! ing the right front tire, block the left Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to rear wheel.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 559 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift. • Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change. • If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
560 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. There are two jack engagement locations on each side of the vehicle body. These locations are on the sill flange of the vehicle body. CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated. Rear jack locations are between a pair of down-facing tabs on the sill flange of the vehicle side body.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 561 Front jack location is on the sill flange of the vehicle body NOTE: In some situations the jack may need to be and is located 6 in (150 mm) from door edge. placed on its side in order to be pushed under the vehicle. Return the jack to its correct orientation once it is under the vehicle. WARNING! Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed.
562 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. 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. CAUTION! Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 563 9. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position. WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. NOTE: Do not install the wheel cover on the compact spare. WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle.
564 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 11. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the Securing The Spare Tire vehicle. Reassemble the winch handle extensions to 1. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form a form a “T” and fit the winch T-handle over the drive T-handle and fit the winch T-handle over the drive nut. Rotate the nut to the right until the winch nut. Rotate the nut to the left until the winch mechamechanism clicks at least three times. nism stops turning freely.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 565 CAUTION! CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch T-handle only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch. The compact spare tire/cover assembly must be used when the compact spare tire is stored. Failure to use this cover could drastically reduce the life of the compact spare tire. 2. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form the spare tire hook, and pull the wheel spacer from under the vehicle. 3.
566 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Using the winch T-handle, rotate the drive nut to the Road Tire Installation right until the compact spare tire/cover assembly is Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle. 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 5. Continue to rotate the nut to the right until you hear the winch mechanism click three times. It cannot be 2.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 567 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. 4. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
568 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the WARNING! wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, each nut has been tightened twice. The correct tight- do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle ness of each lug nut is 100 ft/lbs (135 N·m). If in doubt has been lowered.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 569 5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel. JUMP-STARTING If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jumpstarted using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
570 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jump-Start WARNING! The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of the engine compartment. Positive Battery Post • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 571 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. WARNING! Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result. Jump-Starting Procedure CAUTION! Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle. 1.
572 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. WARNING! Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury. 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 573 NOTE: Press the ⬙ESC Off⬙ switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in ⬙Partial Off⬙ mode If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the Control System” in “Starting and Operating” for further steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the information.Once the vehicle has been freed, press the front wheels.
574 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 575 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Towing Condition Flat Tow Wheel lift Wheels OFF the Ground NONE Rear Flatbed Front ALL If • • • ALL MODELS transmission is operable: Transmission in NEUTRAL 25 mph (40 km/h) max speed 15 miles (24 km) max distance OK BEST METHOD 6 I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby :
576 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment manufacturer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be observed. If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 577 With Ignition Key CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all four wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: Towing faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than 15 mi (24 km) with front wheels on the ground can cause severe transmission damage.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L . . . . . . . . . .581 ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .589 䡵 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . . .582 ▫ Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .590 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . .582 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .592 䡵 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . .583 ▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .
580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608 ▫ Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .625 ▫ Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders . . . .613 ▫ Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker And Backup Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .625 䡵 FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .614 ▫ Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . . .627 ▫ Totally Integrated Power Module . .
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.
582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems are operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emissions well within current government regulations.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in ”Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Tighten the gas cap until a ⬙clicking⬙ sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system. Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test, which you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the following: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine. the ignition or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I/M station.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine running. REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE Your authorized dealer has the qualified service personnel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner.
586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle. Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed maintenance schedule, there are other components which may require servicing or replacement in the future.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a Change Engine Oil fully warmed engine is shut OFF or before starting the The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is engine after it has sat overnight. time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informaimprove the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain tion.
588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature This symbol means that the oil has starting and vehicle fuel economy. been certified by the American The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended Petroleum Institute (API). The engine oil viscosity for your engine.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589 the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high performance may be impaired by supplemental addi- quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR威 engine oil filters are a high quality oil tives. filter and are recommended. Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and Engine Air Cleaner Filter oil filters from your vehicle.
590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR威 engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recommended. Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591 CAUTION! • The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control device and may seriously reduce engine performance and cause serious damage to the engine. • Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage: • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. • Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593 Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! • It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post. Battery posts are marked positive (+) and negative (-) and are identified on the battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion.
594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling WARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air conditioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD, for further warranty information.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 WARNING! Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is operating or personal injury may result. The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the glove box. Perform the following procedure to replace the filter: 1. Open the glove compartment and remove all contents. 2. Push in on the sides of the glove compartment and lower the door. A/C Air Filter Replacement 3. Pivot the glove compartment downward. 5.
596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Install the A/C air filter with the arrow on the filter pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the cover. CAUTION! The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure to properly install the filter will result in the need to replace it more often. MOPAR威 Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy operation and to protect against rust and wear.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597 Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for a few washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt seconds to flush out any residual water. from a dry windshield.
598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE with water as directed on the container, aids cleaning Coolant Checks action, reduces the freezing point to avoid line clogging, Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every and is not harmful to paint or trim. 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or Cooling System rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh coolant.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 599 If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (antifreeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT. Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals.
600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator. • This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the proper level of protection against freezing according to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated. NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recommended and can result in cooling system damage. Drain, flush, and refill as soon as possible to avoid damage if coolant types are mixed in an emergency.
602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 If an examination of your engine compartment shows no • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is • Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle. equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean.
604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and possible brake damage. You would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency. Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing the cap.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid can severely damage your brake system and/or impair its performance. The proper type of brake fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder reservoir.
606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure. This could result in a collision. Automatic Transmission Selection Of Lubricant It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended transmission fluid.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 special dyes for diagnosing fluid leaks. Avoid using trans- your authorized dealer immediately to have the transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals. mission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmission damage. CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission components. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion What Causes Corrosion? Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geographic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads 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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- Special Care lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR威 Super Kleen Bug • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and Tar Remover to remove. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once a month. • Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR威 Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges your paint finish.
610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, • For aluminum wheels, use MOPAR威 Wheel Cleaner (Part# 04796239AB) or equivalent. de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed. • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel. • Use MOPAR威 Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 • Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel. Cleaning Interior Trim • For tough stains, apply MOPAR威 Total Clean, or a Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivastain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. lent, then MOPAR威 Spot & Stain Remover or equivalent if absolutely necessary.
612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not required to maintain the original condition. To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution followed by rinsing.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR威 Total Clean, a towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry with a soft directly on the mirror. cloth.
614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE liner from the water and dip it back into the water about This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses. six times. This will loosen any remaining debris. Rinse A label that identifies each component may be printed or the liner thoroughly under warm running water. Shake embossed on the inside of the cover. the excess water from the liner and dry the outer surfaces with a clean soft cloth.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 CAUTION! • When installing the Totally Integrated Power Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power Module, and possibly result in a electrical system failure. • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload.
616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity J7 J8 J9 J10 Cartridge Fuse 30 Amp Pink MiniFuse — 40 Amp Green 40 Amp Green — 30 Amp Pink — — Description Cavity Antilock Brakes Valve/Stability Control System Power Memory Seat – If Equipped Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle Motor/Flex Fuel – If Equipped Headlamp Wash/ Manifold Tuning Valve – If Equipped J11 J12 J13 J14 J15 J17 I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby : Cartridge Fuse 30 Amp Pink 30 Amp Pink 60 Amp Yellow 40 Amp Green 40 Amp Green 40 Amp Green Mini
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 Cavity J18 J19 J20 J21 J22 M1 Cartridge Fuse 20 Amp Blue 60 Amp Yellow 30 Amp Pink 20 Amp Blue 25 Amp Natural — Description Cavity M2 M3 — — Powertrain Control Module Trans Range Radiator Fan Cartridge Fuse — — Front Wiper LO/HI M4 — — Front/Rear Washer M5 — — Sunroof Module M6 — 15 Amp Blue Rear Center Brake Lamp/Brake Switch MiniFuse — I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby : MiniFuse 20 Amp Yellow 20 Amp Yellow 10 Amp Red 25 Amp Natural 20 Amp Yellow Descrip
618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M7 Cartridge Fuse — M8 — M9 — Cavity MiniFuse 20 Amp Yellow 20 Amp Yellow 20 Amp Yellow Description Cavity Power Outlet #2 (BATT/ACC SELECT) – Center Seat or with Console Rear Front Heated Seat – If Equipped Rear Heated Seat – If Equipped M10 Cartridge Fuse — M11 — M12 — I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby : MiniFuse 15 Amp Blue 10 Amp Red 30 Amp Green Description Ignition Off Draw — Video System, Satellite Radio, DVD, Hands-Free Module, Universal Garage Door Ope
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 Cavity M13 Cartridge Fuse — M14 — M15 — MiniFuse 20 Amp Yellow 20 Amp Yellow 20 Amp Yellow Description Cavity Instrument Cluster, SIREN, Clock Module, Multi-Function Control Switch – If Equipped Trailer Tow – If Equipped Rear View Mirror, Instrument Cluster, Multi-Function Control Switch, Tire Pressure Monitor, Glow Plug Module – If Equipped M16 Cartridge Fuse — M17 — 15 Amp Blue M18 — M19 — 15 Amp Blue 25 Amp Natural I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby : MiniFu
620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity M20 Cartridge Fuse — M21 — M22 — M23 — M24 — MiniFuse 15 Amp Blue 20 Amp Yellow 10 Amp Red 10 Amp Red 25 Amp Natural Description Cavity Instrument Cluster Interior Light, Switch Bank, Steering Column Module, Switch Steering Wheel Powertrain M25 Cartridge Fuse — M26 — 10 Amp Red M27 — 10 Amp Red M28 — 10 Amp Red M29 — 10 Amp Red MiniFuse 20 Amp Yellow Horn Horn Rear Wiper I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby : Description Fuel Pump, Diesel Lift Pu
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 M30 Cartridge Fuse — M31 — M32 — M33 — Cavity MiniFuse 15 Amp Blue 20 Amp Yellow 10 Amp Red 10 Amp Red Description Cavity Rear Wiper Module, Power Folding Mirror Back-Up Lamps M34 Cartridge Fuse — M35 — MiniFuse 10 Amp Red Airbag Module, THATCHUM – If Equipped Powertrain I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby : 10 Amp Red Description Park Assist, Heater Climate Control Module, Headlamp Wash, Compass, Rear Camera, Door Lamps, Flashlight, Relay Diesel Cabin Heater, Ra
622 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity M36 M37 M38 Cartridge Fuse — — — VEHICLE STORAGE MiniFuse 20 Amp Yellow 10 Amp Red 25 Amp Natural Description Power Outlet #3 (Instrument Panel or with Console Center) Antilock Brakes, Stability Control, Stop Lamp, Fuel Pump Door Lock/Unlock Motors, Liftgate Lock/Unlock Motors If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days, you may want to take steps to protect your battery.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 REPLACEMENT BULBS Interior Bulbs Center & Rear Dome Lamp Center & Rear Reading Lamps Front Door Courtesy Lamp Front Header Reading Lamps – If Equipped Instrument Cluster Lamps Liftgate Lamp(s) Overhead Console Reading Lamps Bulb Number 578 578 578 578 PC74 578 PC579 Removable Console Lamp – If Equipped Visor Vanity Lamps Bulb Number 194 6501966 NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for replacement instructions.
624 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Backup Lamp License Bulb Number LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) 3157 168 NOTE: All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement. BULB REPLACEMENT 3. Twist the headlamp bulb and pull the bulb from the headlamp housing. 4. Install the new headlamp bulb and twist until locked into the headlamp housing.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625 2. Twist the turn signal socket and remove from the headlamp housing, then pull the bulb out. CAUTION! 3. Push the new bulb into the socket and reinstall the socket by twisting until locked into the headlamp housing. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. Fog Lamps 2. Disconnect the wire harness from the bulb.
626 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove the tail lamp assembly by removing the two NOTE: screws from the inboard side. Use a fiber stick or • If a screwdriver is used, make sure a soft material is similar tool to gently pry the light on the outboard side placed between the vehicle body and tool so not to to disengage the two ball studs. scratch the paint. • The PRY location is best closest to the studs while dislodging them separately. 3. Twist the socket and remove from the lamp assembly. 4.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 627 2. Twist and remove the socket from the lamp assembly and pull the bulb out to remove. Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The CHMSL uses LED lamps that are not serviceable separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly. 3. Push the bulb into the socket, twist the socket into the See your authorized dealer. lamp assembly and reinstall the lamp assembly into place ensuring the locking tab is secure.
628 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. 20 Gallons Metric 76 Liters Fuel (Approximate) Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6L Engine (MOPAR威 Antifreeze/ 13.4 Quarts 12.6 Liters Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. Add 2.9 Qts (2.8 L) if equipped with a rear heater.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 629 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Engine Coolant Engine Oil Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs Fuel Selection Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part We recommend you use MOPAR威 Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
630 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Automatic Transmission Brake Master Cylinder Power Steering Reservoir Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part We recommend you use MOPAR威 ATF+4威 Automatic Transmission Fluid. We recommend you use MOPAR威 DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. We recommend you use MOPAR威 Power Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR威 ATF+4威 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
M A I N T E N A ▫ Maintenance Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .633 N C E MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 632 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 633 M • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission as needed • Check function of all interior and exterior lights • • Required Maintenance Intervals. Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter. • Rotate the tires.
S C H E D U L E S 8 Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin/air conditioning filter.
Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine). ** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 112,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,000 224,000 240,000 M 636 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I Mileage or time passed N (whichever comes first) T E N Or Years: A Or Kilometers: N C E S Change automatic transmission C fluid and filter(s). H Inspect and replace PCV valve if E necessary.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 637 M WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic. • Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance. This could cause an accident.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .641 ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . .643 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment. . . . . . . . . . . . .641 ▫ Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .643 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .641 䡵 WARRANTY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .644 ▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . .
640 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 䡵 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES . . . . . . . . .647 ▫ Treadwear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .647 ▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .647 ▫ Temperature Grades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 641 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment Be Reasonable With Requests If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. At many authorized dealer, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment.
642 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealer have the • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle delivery date and mileage correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with P.O.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 643 Mexico, D. F. Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial 1 800 855-0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator.
644 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a service contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract, and you require service after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the contract documents, and contact the person listed in those documents.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 645 campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized MOPAR威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are dealer, and the manufacturer. available from an authorized dealer. They are recommended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153), operating at its best. or go to http://www.safercar.
646 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Diagnostic Procedure Manuals PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover orders are accepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form. Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 647 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
648 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE WARNING! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
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650 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . .600 Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .524 Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597 Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519 Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 Airbag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 651 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .452 Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607 Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607 Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607 Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .606 Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .457 Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . .
652 INDEX Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287 Cargo Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287 Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291 Cargo (Vehicle Loading) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279 Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608 Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 653 Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224 Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .582 Dimmer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 Dipsticks Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607 Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .586 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .469 Disabled Vehicle Towing .
654 INDEX Economy (Fuel) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Power Outlets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacking . .
INDEX 655 Exhaust Gas Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Exhaust System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Fabric Care . . . . . . . . . Filler Location Fuel . . . Filters Air Cleaner . . . . . . Air Conditioning . . Engine Oil . . . . . . . Engine Oil Disposal Flashers Hazard Warning . . Turn Signal . . . . . . Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range . . .
656 INDEX Additives . . . . . . . . Clean Air . . . . . . . . Conserving . . . . . . . Economy Mode . . . . Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . Filler Cap (Gas Cap) Filler Door (Gas Cap) Gasoline . . . . . . . . . Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . Light . . . . . . . . . . . Materials Added . . . Methanol . . . . . . . . Octane Rating . . . . . Requirements . . . . . Saver Mode . . . . . . . Tank Capacity . . . . . Fuel, Flexible . . . . . . . . Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Optimizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 657 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .527 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420 Guide, Body Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Heater, Engine Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .452 GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .527 High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .222 Hill Start Assist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
658 INDEX Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 Instrument Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .611 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .614 Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .611 Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers). . . . . . . . . . . . .224 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 659 Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .627 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218 Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 Rear Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . .479 Rear Tail . . . . . . .
660 INDEX Load Leveling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291 Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596 Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291 Maintenance Free Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 661 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . Odometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Change Interval . . . . . . . . . Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . Identification Logo . . . . . . . Materials Added to . . . . . . Recommendation . . . . . . . .
662 INDEX Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420 Radio Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .418 Rear Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .426 Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243 Rear Cross Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Rear Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .426 Rear Park Sense System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 663 Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613 Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .585 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503 Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
664 INDEX Security Alarm (Theft Alarm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .629 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Sentry Key Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .641 Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 665 Storing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .622 Stow ⬘n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247 Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . . .72 Sway Control, Trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .480 Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
666 INDEX Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . Tread Wear Indicators . . . Tire Safety Information . . . . . Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight Torque Converter Clutch . . . . Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-Hour Towing Assistance Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recreational . . . . . . . . . . Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Towing Assistance. . . . . . . . . Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Traction Control . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 667 Uconnect威 (Hands-Free Phone). . . . . . . . . . . . Umbrella Holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upholstery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 .276 .647 .370 .250 .516 .611 Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel. The following must be observed during installation. The positive power connection should be made directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
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