2010 OWNER’ S MANUAL PT Cruiser
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number .............. 6 䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
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6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 䡵 Sentry Key威 — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ▫ Locking Doors With a Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ▫ Sentry Key威 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 䡵 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . 20 ▫ Auto-Down Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . 21 ▫ Rear Window Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 ▫ To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” . . . . . . . 22 ▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . .
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . 45 ▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 ▫ Advanced Front Airbag Features . . . . . . . . . . 48 ▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . .
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Three Button Vehicle Key Ignition Key Removal Place the shift lever in PARK and make sure that the shift lever knob pushbutton has returned to the outward position.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 key to the right slightly, then remove the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service.
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Locking Doors with a Key You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the door, turn the key rearward. To unlock the door, turn the key forward. For door lock lubrication, refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System does not need to be the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it. armed or activated. Operation of the system is automatic regardless if the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE longer than 10 seconds), a fault has been detected in the electronics and the vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible by an authorized dealer. CAUTION! Always remove Sentry Keys威 from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. NOTE: The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System is not compatible with remote starting systems.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key威 into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete, the indicator 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key威 Transponder blank(s) light will turn on again for three seconds and then turn to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. off. 2.
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be repro- If something triggers the Vehicle Security Alarm, it signal grammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to the autho- for about 18 minutes. For the first three minutes the horn rized dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed. will sound and the headlights, park lights, tail lights and the Vehicle Security Light in the cluster will flash.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a Security System Manual Override door is opened, the ignition switch is turned ON, or the The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the power door locks are unlocked by either the power door doors using the manual door lock plunger. lock switch or the RKE transmitter, the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm. After 16 seconds, the Vehicle Security Light will flash slowly.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate, or activate the Panic Alarm from distances approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held RKE transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE EVIC-equipped vehicles refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (CustomerProgrammable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. For non-EVICequipped vehicles, perform the following steps: 21 Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. 5.
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. While the LOCK button is pressed (after four seconds), 3. Test the “Flash Lights with Lock” feature while outside of the vehicle by pressing the LOCK button on the press the PANIC button. Release both buttons. RKE transmitter with the ignition in the LOCK position, The “Sound Horn on Lock” feature can be reactivated by and the key removed. repeating this procedure.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using The Panic Alarm To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF, press and hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will turn on. 23 total of eight RKE transmitters can be programmed to your vehicle through the use of a currently-programmed RKE transmitter.
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9. Using the RKE transmitter to be programmed, press and release both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, 3. Fasten your seatbelt. (Fastening the seatbelt will cancel simultaneously. any chimes that may confuse you during this program10. A single chime will be heard. ming procedure.) 2. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 4. Place the key into the ignition. 11.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and distance, check for these two conditions: RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the 1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of following conditions: the battery is a minimum of three years. • This device may not cause harmful interference. 2.
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during removal. 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors while you drive, when you park, and when leaving the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal injuries and death.
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks Auto Lock — If Equipped A door lock switch is on each front door panel. Press The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power either switch to lock or unlock the doors. door locks if all of the following conditions are met: 1. The Auto Lock feature is enabled. 2. The transmission is in gear. 3. All doors are closed. 4. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h). 5.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Auto Lock 3. The shift lever is in NEUTRAL or PARK. can be enabled or disabled by performing the following 4. The driver door is opened. procedure: 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h). 2.
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Press the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. 4. Verify reprogramming by driving the vehicle. NOTE: Use the Auto Lock and Auto Unlock features in accordance with local laws. Child Protection Door Lock System — If Equipped To provide a safer environment for children riding in a rear seat, the rear doors have the Child Protection Door Lock system. To use the system, open each rear door and move the control up to engage.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (UNLOCKED position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. 2 POWER WINDOWS The power window switches are located on the instrument panel above the radio. The top left switch controls the left front window and the top right switch controls the right front window.
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the windows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. Rear Window Switches There are also rear passenger window switches located at the rear of the center console.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 To open the unlocked liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of touch pad located on the backside of the liftgate handle, pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 35 • All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which lock the seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat — if equipped Please pay close attention to the information in this section.
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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.
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together. Latch Plate 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 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. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision. • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision.
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 WARNING! 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.
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the rear seatback is properly latched and the rear center lap/shoulder belt still cannot be pulled out, the Automatic-Locking Retractor (ALR) system may be activated. To reset this feature you must let all of the belt webbing return into the retractor. You will not be able to pull out more webbing until all of the webbing has been returned back into the retractor.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Seat Belt Anchorage In the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Push up or down on the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that fits you best. 43 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.
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat the entire belt is extracted. belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be 3.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE other occupants to buckle their seat belts. Once the warning is triggered, BeltAlert威 will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light for 96 seconds or until the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt is buckled. BeltAlert威 will be reactivated if the driver’s or passenger’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, remove the extender and store it.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Airbags based upon seat position.
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag System Components • Occupant Classification System (OCS) Your vehicle may be equipped with the following airbag • Occupant Classification Module (OCM) system components: • Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Weight Sensors • Airbag Warning Light Advanced Front Airbag Features • Steering Wheel and Column The Advanced Front Airbag system has multistage driver • Instrument Panel and front passenger airbag
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • No objects should be placed over or near the airbag on the instrument panel, because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the airbag to inflate. • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to open them manually. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags may no longer be functional.
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the airbag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each airbag deploys independently, that is a left side impact may deploy the left airbag only and a right-side impact may deploy only the right airbag. WARNING! Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the side airbags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into you, causing serious injury.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (refer to “Child Restraints”) should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or beltpositioning booster seats. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Airbag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Airbags need room to inflate.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Airbags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions. On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front Airbags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration. The side airbags will not deploy in all side collisions.
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE it turns on the Airbag Warning Light either momentarily Driver and Passenger Airbag Inflator Units or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light The Driver and Passenger Airbag Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right comes on again after initial startup. side of the instrument panel.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light The (PAD) Indicator Light (an amber light located in the center of the instrument panel) tells the driver and front passenger when the front passenger airbag is turned off. The PAD Indicator light illuminates the words ⬙PASS AIR BAG OFF⬙ to show that the front passenger airbag will not inflate during a collision requiring airbag deployment.
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an airbag. A deploying passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to a child in a rear-facing infant seat.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If there is a fault present in the Airbag system, the Airbag Warning Light (a red light located in the center of the instrument cluster directly in front of the driver) will be turned on. This indicates that you should have an authorized dealer service the system immediately. The Airbag Warning Light is turned on whenever there is a fault that can affect the operation of the airbag system.
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the airbag system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON positions. These include all of the items previously mentioned. Based on the severity and type of collision, the side airbag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be triggered, releasing a quantity of non-toxic gas. The inflating side airbag exits through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is removed. • Unlock the doors automatically. 59 floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately.
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and the front passenger seat belt retractor assembly replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) system serviced as well. Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any advanced airbag system service. If your seat, including your trim cover and cushion, needs to be serviced in any way (including removal or loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to your authorized dealer.
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In the event that an investigation is undertaken by Chrysler Group LLC (regardless of initiative), the company or its designated representative will first obtain permission of the appropriate custodial entity for the vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee) before accessing the electronic data stored, unless ordered to image the data by a court with legal jurisdiction (i.e., pursuant to a warrant).
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Pedal position • And other parameters configuration WARNING! depending on vehicle Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time, including babies and children. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and convertible child seats. Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system.
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they should use a Belt Positioning Booster Seat. The child and booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/ shoulder belt. NOTE: For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint: • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. We also recommend that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it, before you buy it. 67 restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch plate around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure, try a different seating position. retractor. Allow the belt to return into the retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 the outboard positions only. Regardless of the specific type of lower attachment, NEVER install LATCHcompatible child seats such that two seats share a common lower anchorage. If you are installing LATCHcompatible child restraints in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the center position.
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt products. Tether anchorage kits are also available for behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should most older vehicles. stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower and tether straps so that you can more easily attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages. The tether strap should be routed under the center of the head restraint and attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the seatback. Then tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat.
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children too Large for Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the SAFETY TIPS limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. Transporting Passengers Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detriNEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO mental and should be avoided. AREA. The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a WARNING! high-quality energy conserving type lubricant.
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. Exhaust Gas WARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authofor lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. rized dealer. Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place Seat Belts the blower control on high speed.
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury. • Always make sure that floor mats are properly attached to the floor mat fasteners. • Never place or install floor mats or other floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving and interfering with the pedals or the ability to control the vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 ▫ Outside Mirror — Driver Side . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 ▫ Outside Mirror — Passenger Side . . . . . . . . . . 83 ▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 ▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . 84 ▫ Sun Visor Sliding Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 ▫ Windshield Wiper Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 䡵 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 ▫ Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 ▫ Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 ▫ Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 ▫ Headlights And Parking Lights . . . . . . . . . . 101 ▫ Mist Feature . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 ▫ Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills . . . . 114 ▫ Center Console/Armrest Storage Bin . . . . . . 126 䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 115 ▫ Storage Pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ▫ Programming HomeLink威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 䡵 Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming . . . . 119 䡵 Rear Shelf Panel — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . .
82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the windshield).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirror — Passenger Side Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the vehicle. (Left), O (Center) or R (Right) position. After selecting the mirror, move the knob in the same direction you want the mirror to move. Use the O (Center) position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror position.
84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with an illuminated • The driver vanity mirror will become inoperable when vanity mirror located on the sun visor. To use the mirror, the vehicle alarm is enabled. rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover • The passenger vanity mirror will become inoperable if upward. The lights turn on automatically. Closing the left on for more than 10 minutes.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 SEATS Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle. They need to be used properly for safe operation of the vehicle. WARNING! • DO NOT allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. 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.
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked. • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 WARNING! Recliner Control Lever • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked. • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control.
88 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. Manual Lumbar — If Equipped The lumbar adjustment is located on the inboard side of the driver’s seatback. To increase support, rotate the handle down.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 To fold the seat forward, pull up on the recliner lever above the top of your ear. To raise a head restraint, pull up on the head restraint. To lower a head restraint, push located on the outboard side of the seat. in the button that is part of the head restraint rod guide, and push down on the head restraint. 3 Folding Seat Control Lever Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of injury in the event of a rear impact.
90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Seats — If Equipped The heaters provide the same heat level for both cushion and seatback. The driver and front passenger seats are heated. The controls for each heater are located near the bottom center of the instrument panel. an additional 30 minutes of continuous operation. If Low-level heating is selected, the system automatically turns the heater and the indicator light off after 30 minutes of continuous operation.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat. 3 CAUTION! Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the heating element and/or degrade the material of the seat.
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Do not ride in any of the rear seating positions when one or more of the seat latches is not engaged. Riding with the seat latches disengaged could result in serious or fatal injury. • 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! The rear center lap/shoulder belt is equipped with a lockout feature to ensure that the seatback is in the fully upright and locked position when occupied. If the rear seatback is not fully upright and locked and the rear center lap/shoulder belt can be pulled out of the retractor, the vehicle should immediately be taken to an authorized dealer for service. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious or fatal injury.
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. Push and hold the button on the seatback and fold 2. Pull the release handle located on the outboard side of down the rear seatback. the seat. Lift up the seat and tumble the seat forward.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 3. Attach the tether, located at the base of the seat When returning the seatback to its upright position, cushion, onto the hook bar on the center trim panel to make sure that the seat latches are engaged. You should not be able to fold the seatback forward and/or tumble hold the seat in place. the seat unless the release button is pressed, the emergency release handle is pulled and/or the tumbling seat release strap is pulled.
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Pull the release lever located on the outboard side of Rear Seat Removal The rear seats can be removed to provide more cargo the seat. Lift up the seat and tumble the seat forward. space. 1. Push and hold the button on the seatback and fold down the rear seatback.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 3. Lift up the release levers to disengage the seat from the NOTE: Small rollers on the bottom of the folded seat floor attachments. and a handle at the top allow the seat to be easily moved when removed from the vehicle. To reinstall the rear seat, insert the seat into the floor attachments. Lower the release levers of the seat to latch the front floor attachments and rotate the seat rearward to latch the seat.
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE EMERGENCY SEATBACK RELEASE WARNING! Do not allow children to have access to the liftgate area with the rear shelf panel in position 1 (Top) or position 2 (Middle), either by climbing into the liftgate from outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the liftgate when your vehicle is unattended. Once in the liftgate area, young children may not be able to escape, even if they entered through the rear seat.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 NOTE: Make sure that the elastic loop is around the emergency release handle at all times. If the handle is pulled downward, entirely through the elastic loop, the handle will not return to its original position and the seatback may not operate properly. 3 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel.
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Move the safety latch, located under the front edge of the hood, slightly to the right of center and raise the hood. CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 8 in (20 cm) and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 LIGHTS Headlights and Parking Lights Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent Multifunction Lever for parking lights and instrument panel lights. Turn to The multifunction lever controls the operation of the the second detent for headlight operation. parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection, passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming and turn signals.
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next rotate the center portion of the multifunction lever up or detent position to brighten the odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on. down. NOTE: If the driver’s door is left open, and the head- Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last lights or parking lights are left on, a chime will sound.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beams. Pull the lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beams. Flash-to-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel. This will turn on the high beam headlights until the lever is released.
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 NOTE: The Daytime Running Lights will turn off automatically when a turn signal is in operation and turn on again when the turn signal is not operating. Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors above the rearview mirror. Each light is turned on by pressing the button. Press the button a second time to turn the light off.
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the right side of the steering column. The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located at the end of the lever. For information on using the rear window wiper/ washer, refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle”. Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the lever upward to the LO position for low-speed wiper operation.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The wipers will automatically return to the “park” position if you turn OFF the ignition switch while they are operating. The wipers will resume operation when you turn the ignition switch back to the ON position. CAUTION! • Turn the windshield wipers OFF when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than OFF.
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper system when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause between cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the windshield wiper/washer control lever to the first detent, and then turn the end of the lever to select the desired delay interval.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in cycles at vehicle speeds greater than 10 mph (16 km/h). the OFF position, the wipers will operate for two or three wipe cycles and then turn OFF. NOTE: The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed. If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), WARNING! delay times will be doubled.
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mist Feature Push downward on the windshield wiper/washer control lever to activate a single wipe cycle to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. The wipers will continue to operate until you release the lever.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired. Pull up on the lever to lock the column firmly in place. Tilt Steering Lever 111 WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driving with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes over the accelerator operation at approximately either 30 mph (40 km/h ) or 35 mph (56 km/h) depending on the model or engine size. The Electronic Speed Control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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.
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tapping RESUME ACCEL once will result in a 2 mph Using Electronic Speed Control on Hills (3 km/h) speed increase. Each time the lever is tapped, NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed increases so that tapping the lever three times will speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on increase speed by 6 mph (10 km/h), etc. moderate hills is normal.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 WARNING! Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the universal transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or other objects are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by Federal safety standards. This includes most garage door opener models manufactured after 1982.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away • After training a HomeLink威 channel, if the garage from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program while door does not operate with HomeLink威 and the gakeeping the indicator light in view. rage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the garage door opener may have a rolling code. If so, 3.
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE This can usually be found where the hanging antenna 6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING wire is attached to the garage door opener motor. It is button. The name and color of the button may vary by NOT the button normally used to open and close the manufacturer. door. NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the LEARN button has been pressed. 7.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using HomeLink威 To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink威 button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.,). The handheld transmitter of the device may also be used at any time.
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indica- Troubleshooting Tips tor light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully If you are having trouble programming HomeLink威, here are some of the most common solutions: trained. If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in • Replace the battery in the original transmitter. at this time. • Press the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener to complete the training for a Rolling Code.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press and hold the button in the center of the sunroof The sunshade can be opened manually. It will also open switch to open the vent. The sunroof can be stopped at as the sunroof opens. The sunshade cannot be closed if any position between closed and full vent. To close the the sunroof is open. sunroof from the vent position, press and hold the switch WARNING! forward.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result. 123 Sunroof Maintenance Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS A standard 12 volt (13 Amp) power outlet is located in the front of the center floor console.
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE This outlet will accept a cigar lighter unit, which is part of the optional Smokers Package. To preserve the heating element of the cigar lighter unit, do not hold the lighter in the heating position. As a child safety precaution, this power outlet is powered by the ignition switch, only when the switch is in the ON or ACC position. NOTE: • To ensure proper operation a MOPAR威 knob and element must be used.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 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.).
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Center Console/Armrest Storage Bin The center console provides a sliding armrest with two storage compartments under the lid. Push the upper button on the front of the armrest to raise the upper cover.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Inside is an area to store a cellular phone and other Push the lower button on the front of the armrest, and miscellaneous items. raise the armrest for access to the lower storage bin.
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The lower storage area can be used for storing up to six compact discs (CDs) and other miscellaneous items. CONSOLE FEATURES The console has two front cupholders, a removable coin holder, 12 Volt power outlet and a front storage tray. There are three additional cupholders; one is molded in the center of the console to hold large cups, and the others are in the rear of the console to serve passengers in the rear seat.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will discharge the battery even more quickly. Only use these intermittently and with greater caution. • After the use of high-power draw accessories, or long periods of the vehicle not being started (with accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Position 1 (Top) Insert the front outboard corners of the shelf panel into the top guides and slide forward. Press down on the back of the shelf panel to lock it into place. WARNING! Do not load objects on the shelf in position 1 (top). In an accident, objects could strike occupants causing serious or fatal injury. Position 2 (Middle) Insert the front outboard corners of the shelf panel into the middle guides and slide forward.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 WARNING! Do not load objects over 100 lbs (45 kg) in position 2 (middle). Failure to follow this warning could cause the shelf to collapse resulting in personal injury. Position 3 (Floor) Insert the front outboard corners of the shelf panel into the bottom guides and slide forward. Rear Shelf Panel Position 2 NOTE: To carry items that may soil the carpeting, the rear shelf panel may be inverted in position 2 or position 3.
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Position 4 (Vertical) Insert the front outboard corners of the shelf panel into the vertical guides behind the rear seatbacks near the floor and slide downward. Push the shelf panel forward to lock it by aligning the vertical guide with the rubber stop of the shelf panel. WARNING! When in the vertical position, the rear shelf panel should not be used as a barrier for large objects in the cargo area with the seatbacks folded down.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 2. Twist the knob on the underside of the panel and lower the shelf leg. 3 Rear Shelf Panel Position 5 Rear Shelf Leg Release Knob 3. Install the shelf leg into the liftgate latch area as labeled on the rear scuff plate. WARNING! Do not load objects over 100 lbs (45 kg) in position 5 (table). Failure to follow this warning could cause the shelf to collapse resulting in personal injury.
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear window wiper/washer control is located on the right side of the steering column. Rotate the switch upward to the “on” position will activate the rear wiper. Rotate the switch upward to the “washer” position will activate that rear washer. The washer pump will continue to operate as long as the lever or ring is engaged. Upon release, the wipers will cycle three times before returning to the set position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • Turn the rear wiper off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the rear wiper may result if the rear wiper switch is left in the on position. • In cold weather, always turn off the rear wiper switch and allow the rear wiper to return to the park position before turning off the engine. If the rear wiper switch is left on and the rear wiper freezes to the window, damage to the rear wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted.
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 ▫ Trip Odometer (ODO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 䡵 Instrument Cluster — Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 䡵 Electronic Vehicle Information Center If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 䡵 Instrument Cluster — Premium . . . . . . . . . . . 142 ▫ EVIC Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 143 ▫ To Reset The Display . . . . .
138 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ▫ Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 ▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 ▫ Automatic Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . 166 ▫ Manual Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 䡵 Setting The Analog Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 ▫ PTY Button ⬙Scan⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones . . . . . . . 180 ▫ PTY Button ⬙Seek⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 䡵 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 ▫ Satellite Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 ▫ Climate Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 ▫ Reception Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 ▫ Operating Tips . . .
140 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 2 3 4 — Air Vent — Instrument Cluster — Analog Clock — Assist Handle 5 6 7 8 — — — — Glove Compartment Power Windows Radio Climate Controls 9 — Storage Cubby 10 — Lower Switch Bank 11 — Side Mirror Control * * If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE 4
142 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel Gauge When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. 2. Fuel Door Reminder This is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is located on the front passenger’s (right) side of the vehicle. 3. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature.
144 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealership for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph. 4. Speedometer The Speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per hour (mph) and/or kilometers per hour (km/h). 5.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
146 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 147 Vehicle Odometer Messages gASCAP Message When the appropriate conditions exist, the following If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel messages will display in the odometer: filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, the words “gASCAP” will display in the odometer display door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door Ajar area. If this occurs, tighten the fuel filler cap properly and gATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
148 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, 9. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped This indicator shows that the Electronic Speed poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light Control system is ON. stays on through several of your typical driving cycles.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING! A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants or wood or cardboard, etc. This could result in death or serious injury to the driver, occupants or others. 149 12. Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charging system.
150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 14. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light / Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light If this indicator light flashes during acceleration, apply as little throttle as possible. While driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions, and do not switch off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), or Traction Control System (TCS).
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level conditions. The vehicle should have service performed, and the brake fluid level checked. Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON position. The light should illuminate for approximately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected.
152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL and the chime will sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for Do In Emergencies” for further information. further information. 18. Low Fuel Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 2.0 gal 17. Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi(7.8 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until fuel is added. tion.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. 153 is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 24. High Beam Indicator This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction lever forward to switch the headlights to high beam, and pull toward yourself (normal position) to return to low beam. 26.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) — IF EQUIPPED 155 Compass Mini-Trip Computer Reset Button CMTC Reset Button — Secondary Reset Button NOTE: The compass on your vehicle is self-calibrating, Press the left Compass/Temperature RESET button to eliminating the need to manually calibrate the compass. scroll through sub-menus (i.e., Trip Functions: AVG Fuel Economy, DTE Elapsed Time, and Units (US or Metric).
156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass/Temperature Display Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To ensure compass accuracy, the compass variance should be properly set according to the variance map for the zone where the vehicle will be driven. When properly set, the compass will automatically account for this difference.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 the zone, press and release the RESET button to incre- Calibrate the compass by driving slowly, under 5 mph ment the variance one step. Repeat as necessary, until the (8 km/h) in one or more complete circles in a area free from large metallic objects, until the CAL indicator in the desired variance is achieved. CMTC turns off. The compass will now function NOTE: Zone 8 is the factory default. During programnormally.
158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Release the RESET button, then press and hold again These messages can be manually turned off by pressing (approximately 10 seconds), until the direction is dis- the right reset button (on the instrument cluster). played with the CAL indicator on continuously in the Trip Odometer (ODO) display. This display shows the distance traveled since the last 4. To complete the compass calibration, drive the vehicle reset.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) – IF EQUIPPED 159 The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) features a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays • Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a single the following messages: chime, if speed is above 1 mph) • Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime) • Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) • Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) • Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime, if vehicle is in motion) • Trunk Ajar (with a single chime) • Headlights On • Right Front Turn Signa
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) • Personal Settings 161 displayed. To reset all resettable functions, press and release the EVIC button a second time within three seconds of resetting the currently-displayed function (Reset ALL will be displayed during this three-second window).
162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL history information will be erased, and the averaging will FUEL text and a new DTE value will be displayed, based on the current values in the DTE calculation and the continue from where it was before the reset. current fuel tank level. Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with Elapsed Time the fuel remaining in the tank.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 2. Press and release the EVIC button several times until you have displayed the Personal Settings (CustomerProgrammable Features) menu. 3. Press and release the EVIC button until “Compass Variance” and the current variance zone number displays in the EVIC. 4. Press and release the EVIC button to increment the variance zone by one, (one button press per update), until the proper variance zone number is selected according to the map.
164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) This allows the driver to set and recall features when the shift lever is in PARK (automatic transmission) or the vehicle is stopped (manual transmission). NOTE: Uconnect™ language will not change using the EVIC. Please refer to “Language Selection” in “Uconnect™ — If Equipped” for details.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st When Driver’s Door 1st is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. A second press is required to unlock the remaining locked doors. When Remote Unlock All Doors is selected, all doors will unlock at the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button.
166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL OFF. Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until US or METRIC appears, to make your selection. OFF, 45 sec, 5 min, or 10 min appears, to make your Automatic Compass Calibration selection. The compass on your vehicle is self-calibrating, eliminatTurn Headlights on with Remote Key Unlock ing the need to manually calibrate the compass.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: • A good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free from large metallic objects such as buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, etc. 167 2. Press and release the EVIC button several times until the EVIC displays the Personal Settings (CustomerProgrammable Features) menu. 3. Press and release the EVIC button several times until “Calibrate Compass (Yes)” is displayed.
168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument panel, press and hold the button until the setting is correct. The clock will adjust slowly at first, and then more quickly the longer the button is held. SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) AND Uconnect™ Phone CAPABILITY NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 MODE Button (Radio Mode) Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC CD player and Satellite Radio (if equipped). position to operate the radio. SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next Push the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON.
170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: In Hands-Free Phone (if equipped) mode, the Clock Setting Procedure MUTE button mutes the microphone. 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. SCAN Button (Radio Mode) 2. Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE/AUDIO conPressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for trol. the next listenable station in either, AM, FM, or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for five seconds at 3.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 Press the rotary TUNE control a fourth time and “BAL” TUNE Control (Radio Mode) Turn the rotary TUNE control clockwise to increase or will display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. AM/FM Button (Radio Mode) Press the button to select AM or FM modes. Press the rotary TUNE control a fifth time and “FADE” will display.
172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- Operating Instructions — CD Mode ton, the station will continue to play but will not be NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC stored into pushbutton memory. position to operate the radio.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 • If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio SCAN Button (CD Mode) OFF, the CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track. To stop the scan function, press the button a second time. player. • This radio does not play discs with MP3 tracks. EJECT Button (CD Mode) Press this button and the disc will unload and SEEK Button (CD Mode) move to the entrance for easy removal.
174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and hold the FF button to fast forward through the MP3 player, cassette player, or microphone and utilize tracks. Release the FF button to stop the fast forward the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play feature. If the RW button is pressed, the current track will through the vehicle speakers. reverse to the beginning of the track and begin playing.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 second time and the sound from the speakers will return. RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode) Rotating the volume control or turning the ignition No function. OFF/ON will also return the sound from the speakers. RND/SET Button (Auxiliary Mode) SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. No function. MODE Button (Auxiliary Mode) EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the CD player and Satellite Radio (if equipped). No function.
176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF EQUIPPED Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcasting technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite Radio. This service offers over 100 channels of music, sports, news, entertainment, and programming for children, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios. 3. Your Vehicle Identification Number.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ESN/SID Access With RAQ Radios With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and the radio OFF, press the CD Eject and TIME buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. All twelve ESN/SID numbers will be displayed. The radio will exit the ESN/SID mode when any other button is pushed, the ignition is turned OFF, or 5 minutes has passed since any button was pushed. ESN/SID Access With Navigation Radios Please refer to your Navigation User’s Manual.
178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL moving on to the next channel. The word ⬙SCAN⬙ will PTY Button ⴖSCANⴖ appear in the display between each channel change. Press When the desired program type is obtained, press the ⬙SCAN⬙ button within five seconds. The radio will play the SCAN button a second time to stop the search. 7 seconds of the selected channel before moving to the NOTE: Channels that may contain objectionable content next channel of the selected program type. Press the can be blocked.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance. Larger luggage items should be placed as far forward as possible. Do not place items directly on or above the antenna. The luggage rack (if equipped), should also not be positioned directly above the antenna. 179 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2.
180 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. RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 NOTE: The air conditioning system of your vehicle Mode Control (Air Direction) The Mode control allows you to contains R-134a, a refrigerant that does not deplete the choose from several patterns of air ozone layer in the upper atmosphere. distribution. You can select either a The controls are as follows: primary mode, as identified by the Fan Control symbols, or a blend of two of these Use the Fan control to regulate the modes.
182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in both Mix and Defrost or a blend of these modes even if comfort during sunny but cool conditions. the A/C button has not been pressed and the indicator Floor lamp is off. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the Air is directed through the floor outlets and side windshield.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 NOTE: For maximum airflow to the rear seat passen- Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the gers, the center instrument panel outlets can be aimed, so condenser, reducing air conditioning performance. that the left center outlet is directed toward the right rear Air Conditioning (A/C) — If Equipped passenger and the right center outlet is directed toward Press the A/C button to engage the air the left rear passenger. conditioning.
184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MAX A/C To quickly cool the vehicle interior follow the steps listed below: 1. Set the Temperature Control to Max Cool. 2. Set the Mode Control to Panel or Bi-Level. 3. Press the Recirculation button and the A/C button. 4. Adjust the Fan Control to desired airflow setting. Circulation Control Rotate this control to choose between outside air intake or recirculation of the air inside the vehicle. A lamp will illuminate when you are in Recirculation mode.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 Operating Tips 4 Operating Tips
186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Window Fogging Vehicle side windows tend to fog on the inside in mild, rainy or humid weather. To clear the windows, use the A/C, Panel and Blower controls. Direct the panel outlets toward the side windows. Do not use recirculate without A/C for long periods, as fogging may occur.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 Side Window Demisters A side window demister outlet is at each end of the instrument panel. These nonadjustable outlets direct air toward the side windows when the system is in either the Floor, Mix, or Defrost mode. The air is directed at the area of the windows through which you view the outside mirrors.
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 ▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock System . . . . . . 195 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 ▫ Four-Speed Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . 196 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 ▫ Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 ▫ Extreme Cold Weather (Below ⫺20°F Or ⫺29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
190 STARTING AND OPERATING 䡵 Driving Through Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 ▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions . . . . . . . . . 218 ▫ Flowing/Rising Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 ▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 219 ▫ Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 䡵 Tires — General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 䡵 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 ▫ Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 243 191 ▫ Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 䡵 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 䡵 Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 ▫ Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 䡵 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
192 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES NOTE: You must press the brake pedal before shifting Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both out of PARK. inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. Normal Starting Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine does WARNING! not require pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal. Never leave children alone in a vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow the procedure carefully.
194 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again. After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.
STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
196 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will function normally, except you may be able to shift the vehicle from PARK, without pressing the brake pedal. If this occurs obtain service from an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is in PARK and the shift lever knob pushbutton is out.
STARTING AND OPERATING RESET Mode The transmission is monitored electronically for abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could cause damage, the transmission shifts automatically into second gear. The transmission remains in second gear despite the forward gear selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to operate. This second gear limp-in feature allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without damaging the transmission.
198 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, you should always shift the vehicle into PARK, remove the key from the ignition, and apply the parking brake. Once the key is removed from the ignition, the shift lever is locked in the PARK position, securing the vehicle against unwanted movement.
STARTING AND OPERATING NEUTRAL This range is used when vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with engine running. Engine may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. WARNING! Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and have an accident.
200 STARTING AND OPERATING LOW — 1st This range should be used for maximum engine braking when descending steep grades. In this range, up shifts will occur only to prevent engine over speed while down shifts from second to first gear will occur as early as possible. you move the shift lever into the AutoStick威 position, it can be moved from side to side. Moving the lever to the left (-) triggers a downshift and to the right (+) an upshift.
STARTING AND OPERATING 201 You can move the shift lever in or out of the AutoStick威 • The transmission will automatically upshift from first mode at any time without taking your foot off the to second gear and from second to third gear when accelerator pedal. If you choose the OVERDRIVE mode, engine speed reaches about 6,300 RPM. the transmission will operate automatically; shifting be• Downshifts from third to second gear above 74 mph tween the four available gears.
202 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the system detects powertrain overheating, the transmission will revert to the automatic shift mode and remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off. • If the system detects a problem, it will disable the AutoStick威 mode and the transmission will return to the automatic mode until the problem is corrected.
STARTING AND OPERATING 203 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 the tires properly inflated. 5. Maintain enough distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop. WARNING! Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
204 STARTING AND OPERATING 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.
STARTING AND OPERATING 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.
206 STARTING AND OPERATING system. This noise should be considered normal, and it checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as anticidoes not in any way damage the steering system. pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an authoWARNING! rized dealer. Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
STARTING AND OPERATING 207 If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave the transmission in PARK. The parking brake lever is located in the center console.
208 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle. • This light only shows that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury. Also, be certain to leave the transmission in PARK. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury. CAUTION! If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the parking brake released, a brake system malfunction is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
210 STARTING AND OPERATING malfunction is caused by an internal leak, as the brake fluid in the master cylinder drops, the “Brake Warning Light” will illuminate. WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance or vehicle stability during braking may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle or will make your vehicle harder to control. You could have an accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner that could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. 211 brakes. If the ABS light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the bulb repaired as soon as possible.
212 STARTING AND OPERATING You also may experience the following when the brake system goes into anti-lock: • The ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a short time after the stop), • A clicking sound of solenoid valves, • Brake pedal pulsations, • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop. These are all normal characteristics of ABS.
STARTING AND OPERATING 213 occurs the “TCS Indicator Light” located above the • There is a Traction Control System malfunction; instrument cluster odometer will flash. The system oper• The system has been automatically deactivated to ates at speeds below 35 mph (56 km/h). prevent damage to the brake system due to overheated brake temperatures. NOTE: Extended heavy use of Traction Control may cause the system to deactivate and turn on the “TCS Indicator Light” located in the instrument cluster.
214 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European-Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards. Tires designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter ⬙P⬙ is absent from this tire size designation.
STARTING AND OPERATING 215 Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design molded into the sidewall preceding the size designastandards and it begins with the tire diameter molded tion. Example: T145/80D18 103M. into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT. Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ⴖ....blank....
216 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: 15 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions — The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions (i.e.
STARTING AND OPERATING 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. 217 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.
218 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology and Definitions Term B-Pillar Cold Tire Pressure Maximum Inflation Pressure Recommended Inflation Pressure Tire Placard Definition The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.
STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading and Tire Pressure 219 Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar.
220 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard and in the “Vehicle Loading” section of this manual.
STARTING AND OPERATING 221 available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs NOTE: (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs • The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities [295 kg]). of your vehicle with varying seating configurations 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo and number and size of occupants. This table is for being loaded on the vehicle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION Tire Pressure Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Three primary areas are affected by improper tire pressure: Safety, Economy, and Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability.
224 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left. • Always drive with each tire inflated to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure. Economy Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement.
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. 225 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.
226 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures for High-Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or conditions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle important. Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle poorly.
STARTING AND OPERATING 227 WARNING! CAUTION! Temporary-use spare tires are for emergency use only. With these tires, do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary-use spare tires have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary-use spare tire needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings that apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
228 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for more than 30 seconds continuously when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
STARTING AND OPERATING 229 Life Of Tire Replacement Tires The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many factors including, but not limited to: characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu• Driving style facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva• Tire pressure lent to the originals in size, quality and performance when replacement is needed.
230 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 an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
STARTING AND OPERATING 231 TIRE CHAINS Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom- was originally equipped with your vehicle and should mended. not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). CAUTION! Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are used. TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions.
232 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper mainte- TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) nance intervals. More frequent rotation is permissible if The TPMS will warn you of a low tire pressure based on desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear the vehicle recommended cold placard pressure. should be corrected prior to rotation being performed.
STARTING AND OPERATING TPMS will warn you of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning limit for any reason, including low temperature effects and natural pressure loss through the tire. TPMS will continue to warn you of low tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended cold placard pressure.
234 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage.
STARTING AND OPERATING 235 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The TPMS Telltale Light will illuminate in the and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in instrument cluster and a chime will sound when the tire. tire pressure is low in one or more of the four Base System active road tires.
236 STARTING AND OPERATING will turn off when the fault condition no longer exists. A 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road system fault can occur due to any of the following: tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will 1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving sound and the TPMS Telltale Light will turn ON due to next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies (RF) the low tire.
STARTING AND OPERATING 237 active road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for FUEL REQUIREMENTS up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the 2.4L Engine TPMS to receive this information. 2.4L engines are designed to meet all emission regulations and provide excellent fuel General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and economy and performance when using RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
238 STARTING AND OPERATING The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gasolines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will provide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components. Problems that result from using methanol gasoline or E85 Ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer. While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Methanol, it does not have the negative effects of Methanol.
STARTING AND OPERATING 239 To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with content of gasoline may not be indicated on the pump, you should ask your gasoline retailer if that gasoline E-85 perform the following: contains MMT.
240 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel System Cautions Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: CAUTION! • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law. Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance, damage the emission control system. • An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to overheat.
STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings 241 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.
242 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) CAUTION! (Continued) The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle. NOTE: • When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler cap door reinforcement. • A poorly fitting gas cap could let impurities into the fuel system.
STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is in violation of most state and federal fire regulations and doing so will cause the malfunction indicator light to turn on. • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground while filling. NOTE: • Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound.
244 STARTING AND OPERATING The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the VEHICLE LOADING As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar. The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. Vehicle Certification Label This includes driver, passengers, and cargo.
STARTING AND OPERATING Curb Weight The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are added. 245 Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life.
246 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its ⬙loaded and ready for operation⬙ condition. The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements supported by the scale.
STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Trailer Tongue Weight (TW) The trailer tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases, it should not be less than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load. You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle.
248 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Distributing Hitch A weight-distributing hitch system works by applying leverage through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s). When used in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions, it provides for a more level ride, offering more consistent steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing safety.
STARTING AND OPERATING The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) chart for the Max. GTW towable for your given drivetrain. 249 TRAILER HITCH CLASSIFICATIONS Max. Class GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.
250 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Trailer Towing Weights Max. GTW Max. Tongue Wt. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area (Gross Trailer Wt.) (See Note) 2.4L/Automatic 20 sq ft (1.9 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 110 lbs (50 kg) Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
STARTING AND OPERATING 251 • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle. • The weight of the driver and all passengers. 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.
252 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. • Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.
STARTING AND OPERATING frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners. 253 always achieve the 10% to 15% range of trailer tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight.) Towing Requirements – Tires • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow spare tire. vehicle.
254 STARTING AND OPERATING • When replacing tires, refer to “Tires-General Informa- • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over tion” in “Starting and Operating” for proper tire 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher 2,000 lbs (907 kg). load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s CAUTION! GVWR and GAWR limits.
STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake system and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident. • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance. When towing, you should allow for additional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
256 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following four-pin connector and seven-pin connector illustrations.
STARTING AND OPERATING 257 45 minutes of continuous operation. Refer to “MainteTowing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping nance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy NOTE: Check the automatic transmission fluid level traffic. before towing. Automatic Transmission Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped The OVERDRIVE/DRIVE gear range can be selected when towing.
258 STARTING AND OPERATING Cooling System RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- MOTORHOME, ETC.) heating, take the following actions: Automatic Transmission • City Driving CAUTION! When stopped for short periods of time, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL but do not increase engine idle Recreational towing on vehicle’s equipped with a speed. automatic transmission is not recommended. • Highway Driving Reduce speed.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 䡵 Jump-Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 ▫ Preparations For Jump-Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 ▫ Jump-Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 ▫ Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . .
260 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel, below the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional • On the highways — Slow down.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the pointer of the Coolant Temperature Gage rises to the H (red) mark, the instrument cluster will sound a chime. When safe, pull over and stop the vehicle. Turn off the air conditioning and wait until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the H (red) mark for more than a minute, turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
262 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! Jack Location The jack and jack-handle are stowed behind the right rear side trim panel in the cargo area. • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Stowage The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of a hook/basket mechanism. To remove or stow the compact spare, use the jack handle to rotate the “spare tire drive” nut. The nut is located under the rear scuff plate at the right rear of the cargo area, just inside the liftgate opening. 263 Spare Tire Removal Lift up the cover and fit the jack-handle over the drive nut.
264 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Place the shift lever in PARK (automatic transaxle) or REVERSE (manual transaxle). 4. Turn OFF the ignition. 5. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions 265 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised. • Set the parking brake firmly, and shift a automatic transmission into PARK; a manual transmission into REVERSE.
266 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the 2. There are two jacking locations on each side of the body, one at the front of the vehicle and one in the rear on stowage bag. the trailing arm bracket under the triangular cut out NOTE: If equipped with a center cap that covers the symbol. Turn the jack screw to the right until the jack wheel nuts, pry off the cap using the small end of the lug head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the wrench.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 267 tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability. WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 4. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel covers where applicable off the hub.
268 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp edges. NOTE: The wheel cover is held on the wheel by the wheel nuts. When reinstalling original wheel, properly align the wheel cover to the valve stem, place the wheel cover onto the wheel, then install the wheel nuts. 7. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is free. Stow the lug wrench, and jack in their designated location.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 269 another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster Preparations for Jump-Start pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly The battery in your vehicle is located in the engine so please follow the procedures in this section carefully. compartment just behind the left front headlight assembly. NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions.
270 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured. • Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 271 CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle. Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury. 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. 5.
272 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Con9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable trol, turn the system OFF before attempting to “rock” the vehicle. from the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. And do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed. CAUTION! Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transaxle overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires.
274 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES All Transaxles CAUTION! If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the ignition switch must be in the ACC position, not in the LOCK position. Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when towing. When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach it to front or rear suspension components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.4L . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 䡵 Dealer Service ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 . . . . . . . . . . 278 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 䡵 Maintenance Procedures ▫ Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 . . .
276 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 䡵 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 ▫ Integrated Power Module (IPM) 䡵 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . 308 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 ▫ Front Fog Lamps – If Equipped . . . . . . . . .
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 277 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.
278 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE installed, or damaged. A “gASCAP” message will be displayed in the instrument cluster. Tighten the gas cap until a ⬙clicking⬙ sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off. If the problem persists, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will turn on the MIL.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 279 Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when 3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of ready for testing. a normal bulb check. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II 4.
280 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to update. A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready. DEALER SERVICE Your authorized dealer has the qualified service personnel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle. Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed maintenance schedule, there are other components which may require servicing or replacement in the future.
282 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will give you an incorrect reading. Change Engine Oil Road conditions and your kind of driving affects the interval at which your oil should be changed. Check the following list to decide if any apply to you.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 283 • If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) recommends engine oils that are API certified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. fuel. NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you, then change your American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or three months, Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has whichever comes first, and follow “Maintenance Schedbeen certified by the American ule B.
284 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 2.4L Engine SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy. Materials Added to Engine Oils The manufacturer strongly recommends against the addition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the engine oil.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Filter Selection This engine has a full-flow type disposable oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high-quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR威 engine oil filters are high-quality oil filters and are recommended. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Under normal driving conditions, replace the filter at the intervals shown on “Maintenance Schedule A”.
286 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic maintenance required. WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area immediately with large amounts of water.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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.
288 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air conditioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD, for further warranty information. • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under high pressure.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE hood latching components to ensure proper function. When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR威 Lock Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent directly into the lock cylinder.
290 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution. Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for an oil change or lubrication. Replace as required. WARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 291 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- systems can result in civil penalties being assessed portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure against you. proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst WARNING! damage. CAUTION! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
292 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalyst 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. WARNING! (Continued) • You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for leaks. Cooling System – Drain, Flush and Refill Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information. If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner.
294 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • 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. • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant and distilled water.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and will require more frequent coolant changes. Cooling System Pressure Cap The cap must be fully tightened to prevent the loss of engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant recovery bottle.
296 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposal of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by humans and animals, do not store ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground. Clean up any ground spills immediately.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 297 • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling few kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor system should be pressure tested for leaks. coming from the front of the engine compartment.
298 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emissions. Brake System Fluid Level Check – Brake Master Cylinder The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced, or immediately if the “Brake Warning Light” is on. If necessary, add fluid to bring level to the full mark on the side of the reservoir of the brake master cylinder.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 299 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or prolonged braking, resulting in sudden brake failure. This could result in a accident.
300 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE driven at least 15 miles (24 km). Hot fluid cannot be held Fluid Level Check Use the following procedure to check the automatic comfortably between the fingertips. Cold fluid is at a transmission fluid level properly: temperature below 80°F (27°C). 1. Park the vehicle on level ground. 2. Run the engine at curb idle speed for a minimum of 60 seconds. 3. Apply the parking brake fully. 4.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than that recommended by the manufacturer will result in more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. • Dirt and water in the transmission can cause serious damage.
302 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme leaks. In addition, avoid using transmission sealers as hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will they may adversely affect seals. have an adverse affect on paint, metal trim, and underbody protection. CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission components.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants. Washing • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your vehicle in the shade using MOPAR威 Car Wash or equivalent, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with clear water. 303 CAUTION! • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will scratch metal and painted surfaces.
304 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause, which destroys the paint and protective coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner. heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR威 Wheel Cleaner or equivalent, or select a nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Only MOPAR威 or equivalent is recommended.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 305 Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Interior Care Use MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric Equipped Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- upholstery and carpeting. ner: Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp • Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivawith a clean, dry towel. lent, then MOPAR威 Spot & Stain Remover or equivalent, if absolutely necessary.
306 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth. Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any 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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 307 scratch the elements. When cleaning the rear view mirror, 2. Dry with a soft tissue. spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using. Do Seat Belt Maintenance not spray cleaner directly on the mirror. Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Instrument Panel Cover The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface, Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. which minimizes reflections in the windshield.
308 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Integrated Power Module (IPM) The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity 9 Cartridge Fuse 40 Amp Green 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 50 Amp Red Mini-Fuse Description Power Seats 20 Amp Yellow CCN Feed, Power Locks 15 Amp Lt Blue Power Outlet 20 Amp Yellow Ign Run/Acc Inverter 20 Amp Yellow Pwr Run/Acc Outlet RR 10 Amp Red IOD CCN/ Interior Lighting RAD Fan Relay Battery Feed 15 Amp Lt.
310 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse 25 Amp ral 10 Amp 15 Amp Blue 10 Amp Natu- Description PWR Sunroof Feed Red Heated Mirror Lt.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • When installing the Integrated Power Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power Module, and possibly result in an 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.
312 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE All the interior bulbs are brass or glass wedge base. BULB REPLACEMENT Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not Headlamps be used for replacement. CAUTION! LIGHTS BULBS – Exterior Bulb No. Low Beam Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9006XS Do not touch the new headlamp bulb with your High Beam Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9005XS fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Lamp. . . . .
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 313 2. Disconnect the electrical connector. 3. Rotate the socket to the left one-quarter turn, and replace the bulb. 3. Rotate the socket to the left one-quarter turn, and replace the bulb. Front Parking, Turn Signal, and Side Marker Lamps 1. Remove the headlamp access cover splash shield, located in the front wheel well opening.
314 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Fog Lamps – If Equipped 1. Remove the fasteners attaching the lower splash shield to gain access to the fog lamp. 2. Twist and remove the bulb from the fog lamp housing. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace bulb. Rear Tail, Stop and Turn Signal Lamps 1. Remove the screw attaching the tail lamp housing and remove the housing from the vehicle. 2. Twist the bulb socket one–quarter turn to remove it from the housing. 3.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Backup Lamps 315 2. Fully compress the clip to get the lamp to come out completely. 1. To remove the backup lamp, you must take a fiber stick and slide it along the inboard side of the lamp and 3. Remove the socket from the housing. compress a spring clip to allow it to partially ⬙pop⬙ out to 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace. the secondary catch. Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) 1. Open the liftgate and remove the liftgate CHMSL cover. 2.
316 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES Fuel (Approximate) Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) Cooling System * 2.4L Engine (MOPAR威 Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. U.S. 15 Gallons Metric 56.7 Liters 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters 6.5 Quarts 6.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 317 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Engine Coolant Engine Oil Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs – 2.4L Engine Fuel Selection Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part MOPAR威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
318 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Automatic Transmission Brake Master Cylinder Power Steering Reservoir Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part MOPAR威 ATF+4威 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4威 product. MOPAR威 DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids. MOPAR威 Power Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR威 ATF+4威 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4威 product.
䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 320 M A I N T E N A N C ▫ At Each Oil Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 E 䡵 Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 ▫ Maintenance Schedule B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 S ▫ At Each Stop For Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 ▫ Maintenance Schedule A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 H MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Once a Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M A I N T E N A N C E 320 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure the continued proper functioning of the emissions control system. These and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliability.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 321 M • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser- Second is “Maintenance Schedule A.” It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed vice).†〫 under “Maintenance Schedule B.” • Off-road or desert operation. Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi• If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) fuel. tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.
M A I N T E N A N C E 322 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • Check the windshield washer solvent and add if At Each Oil Change required. • Change the engine oil filter. Once a Month • Inspect the exhaust system. • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Inspect the brake hoses. damage. • Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals nents. as required. • Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 323 M Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every • If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) fuel. 60,000 miles (100 000 km) if the vehicle is usually NOTE: operated under one or more of the conditions marked • If ANY of these apply to you, then change your engine with an 〫. oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or three months, • Day and night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C). whichever comes first, and follow ’Maintenance Schedule B” in this section.
M 324 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I Miles N T (Kilometers) E Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not N replaced at three months. A N Rotate tires. C Inspect the brake linings. E S C H E D U L E S 8 Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace as necessary. * Inspect the make-up air filter, replace as necessary.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at three months. Rotate tires. Inspect the brake linings. Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* Replace the spark plugs. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Replace the make-up air filter.* Adjust the generator drive belt tension.
M 326 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I Miles N T (Kilometers) E Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not N replaced at three months. A N Rotate tires. C Inspect the brake linings. E S C H E D U L E S 8 Change the brake fluid. If vehicle is used for trailer towing. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace as necessary.* Inspect the make-up air filter, replace as necessary.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at three months. Rotate tires. Inspect the brake linings. Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seal. Replace the make-up air filter.* Adjust the generator drive belt tension. Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
M 328 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I Miles N T (Kilometers) E Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not reN placed at three months. A N Rotate tires. C Inspect the brake linings. E S C H E D U L E S 8 Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace as necessary.* Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* Replace the spark plugs. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at three months. Rotate tires. Inspect the brake linings. Change the brake fluid if your vehicle is used for trailer towing. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace as necessary.* Replace the engine timing belt.* Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not replaced at 60 months. Inspect the make-up air filter, replace as necessary.
M 330 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I Miles N T (Kilometers) E Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not reN placed at three months. A N Rotate tires. C Inspect the brake linings. E S C H E D U L E S 8 Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Replace the make-up air filter.* Replace the generator belt. Replace the power steering/air conditioning belt.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at three months. Rotate tires. Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace as necessary.
M 332 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I Miles N (Kilometers) T E Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not reN placed at three months. A Rotate tires. N C Inspect the brake linings. E Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* Adjust the generator belt tension. Replace the spark plugs. Replace the make-up air filter.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 333 M Maintenance Schedule A Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Inspect the brake linings. Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* Replace the spark plugs. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Replace the make-up air filter.* Adjust the generator drive belt tension.
M 334 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I Miles N T (Kilometers) E [Months] N A Change engine oil and engine oil filter. N Rotate tires. C E Inspect the brake linings. S C H E D U L E S 8 Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months, if not done at 102,000 miles (200 000 km) Replace the make-up air filter.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Inspect the brake linings. Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* Replace the spark plugs. Replace the engine timing belt.* Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Inspect the PCV valve, replace if necessary.* Replace the make-up air filter.* Adjust the generator drive belt tension.
M 336 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I Miles N T (Kilometers) E [Months] N A Change engine oil and engine oil filter. N Rotate tires. C E Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped S C H E D U L E S 8 with four-wheel disc brakes. Replace the air cleaner filter.* Replace the generator belt. Replace power steering/air conditioning belt. Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months, if not done at 102,000 miles (200 000 kg). Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables. Replace the make-up air filter.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Replace the spark plugs. Adjust the generator belt tension. Replace the air cleaner filter.* * This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner but is not required to maintain the emissions warranty. ‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 341 ▫ Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 䡵 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
340 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 䡵 Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 ▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 ▫ Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 ▫ Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 341 the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the for an appointment. right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE warranty.
342 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized • Vehicle delivery date and mileage dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be reChrysler Group LLC Customer Center solved with this process. P.O. Box 21–8004 • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- Phone: (800) 247–9753 ship. They want to know if you need assistance. Chrysler Canada Inc.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
344 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized dealer, and the manufacturer. 345 Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9.
346 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC vehicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance procedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips. vehicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, and charts. • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 347 in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and your vehicle. concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perforAll passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety mance. requirements in addition to these grades.
348 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. WARNING! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
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350 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 294 Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 285 Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 351 Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311,312 Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77,311 Back-Up Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) . . . . . . . 25 Belts, Seat . . . . . . .
352 INDEX Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148,278 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Checks, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Child Restraint with Automatic Belts . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Child Seat . . .
INDEX 353 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
354 INDEX Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74,241 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281,316,317 Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103,152 Folding Front Passenger Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237,317 Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . .
356 INDEX Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244,246 Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,19 Hazard Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 357 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77,101 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61,75,153 Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Back-Up . . .
358 INDEX Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . 148 Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Rear Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,152 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 359 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146,149 Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281,316 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Mirrors . . . . . . .
360 INDEX Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143,260 Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . 4,345 Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Panel Rear Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 361 Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Satellite Radio (Uconnect威 studios) . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . .
362 INDEX Seat Belts (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan) . . . . . . . . 98 Folding Front Passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Steering Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205,206 Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Wheel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126,311 Stuck, Freeing . .
364 INDEX Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214,223 Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Spare Tire . . . .
INDEX Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Tumbling Rear Seat (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
366 INDEX Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Wiper, Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106,109,289 Wiper, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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