2012 Avenger

2012
OWNER’S MANUAL
Avenger
Chrysler Group LLC
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or optional
name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description
of features and equipment that are no longer available or
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of features and equipment described in this manual that are
accidents. not on this vehicle.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking design and specifications, and/or make additions to or
driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation. improvements to its products without imposing any obliga-
tion upon itself to install them on products previously
manufactured.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your
perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower,
and your judgment is impaired when you have been
Copyright © 2011 Chrysler Group LLC
drinking. Never drink and then drive.

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1
2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 2
3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 3
4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 4
5 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 5
6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 6
7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 7
8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467 8
9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481 9
10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491 10
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CONTENTS
䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number .............. 6
䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-
LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR威 parts, and cares about
workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint contains the information you desire.
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
tions and recommendations in this manual will help The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. contains a complete listing of all subjects.
NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it Consult the following table for a description of the
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. this Owner’s Manual:

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op-
erating procedures that could result in a collision or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce-
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

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

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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

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

Stamped VIN Location

NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.

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CONTENTS 2

䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Rearming The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ▫ To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
▫ Locking Doors With A Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 䡵 Illuminated Entry — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 21
䡵 Sentry Key威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If Equipped . . . 21
▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ▫ To Unlock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
▫ Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ▫ To Lock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ▫ To Unlatch The Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 19 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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▫ Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . 26 ▫ Auto Window Up With Anti-Pinch
Protection— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 26
▫ Window Lockout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
䡵 Remote Start System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 27
䡵 Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
▫ How To Use Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
䡵 Trunk Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
▫ Trunk Internal Emergency Release . . . . . . . . . 40
▫ Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
▫ Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 ▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 49
䡵 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 ▫ Rear Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
▫ Power Window Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 ▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions . . . . . 50
▫ Auto Window Down — If Equipped . . . . . . . 36 ▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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▫ Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 ▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 64
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) ▫ Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 2
— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 84
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
(BeltAlert威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
▫ Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . 57
▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
▫ Air Bag System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
▫ Advanced Front Air Bag Features . . . . . . . . . . 60

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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.
You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with
either side up.

Vehicle Key

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Ignition Key Removal
Automatic Transaxle
Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to
the ACC position, push the key and cylinder inward, 2
rotate the key to the LOCK position, and remove the key.

Ignition Switch Positions

1 — LOCK 3 — ON/RUN
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 4 — START

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NOTE: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
• If you try to remove the key before you place the shift Information Center (EVIC), the power window
lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tempo- switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and
rarily in the ignition switch lock cylinder. If this power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
occurs, place the shift lever in PARK, rotate the key to after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi-
the right slightly, then remove the key as described. If tion. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in The time for this feature is programmable. Refer to
the ignition switch lock cylinder to warn you that this “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea-
and stopped, but the key cannot be removed until you tures)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
obtain service. further information.
• For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
WARNING!
Information Center (EVIC), the power window
switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
power outlets will remain active for 45 seconds after brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re-
the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving
Opening either door will cancel this feature. the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
(Continued)

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Key-In-Ignition Reminder
WARNING! (Continued)
Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key.
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is NOTE: 2
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or • The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil- ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position.
dren should be warned not to touch the parking • With either front door open, and the key in the
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. ignition, neither the power door locks nor Remote
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will function.
do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN
position. A child could operate power windows, Locking Doors With A Key
other controls, or move the vehicle. There is only one external door lock cylinder which is
located in the driver’s door.

CAUTION! You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
door, turn the key rearward, to unlock the door, turn the
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always key forward. For door lock lubrication, refer to “Mainte-
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors nance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
when leaving the vehicle unattended.

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SENTRY KEY姞 seconds for a bulb check. If the Vehicle Security Light
The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System prevents unauthor- remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is
ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the Vehicle
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation Security Light begins to flash after the bulb check, it
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked indicates that someone used an invalid key to start the
or unlocked. engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine
being shut off after two seconds.
The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded
electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro- vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec-
grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics.
the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as
seconds if someone uses an invalid key to start the possible by an authorized dealer.
engine.
CAUTION!
NOTE: A key which has not been programmed is also
considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the • Always remove the Sentry Key威 from the vehicle
ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat-
tended.
During normal operation, after turning the ignition
switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three (Continued)
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authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Pro-
CAUTION! (Continued)
gramming procedure. This procedure consists of pro-
• The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system is not com- gramming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank
patible with some after-market remote starting key is one which has never been programmed.
systems. Use of these systems may result in ve- 2
hicle starting problems and loss of security NOTE: When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer
protection. System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
authorized dealer.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have Customer Key Programming
been programmed to the vehicle electronics. You can program new keys to the system if you have two
Replacement Keys valid Sentry Keys威 by performing the following proce-
dure:
NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key威 Transponder blank(s)
a Sentry Key威 has been programmed to a vehicle, it to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code.
cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn
At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position for at least
with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turn
This PIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the
keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an first key.
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3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you
Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position within do not have a programmed Sentry Key威, contact your
15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In authorized dealer for details.
addition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash.
NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and
dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys-
remove the second key.
tems memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting
4. Insert a blank Sentry Key威 into the ignition switch. your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be repro-
Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position within grammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an autho-
60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. rized dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed.
In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing.
General Information
To indicate that programming is complete, the Vehicle
The Sentry Key威 system complies with FCC rules part 15
Security Light will turn on again for three seconds and
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
then turn off.
subject to the following conditions:
The new Sentry Key威 is programmed. The Remote
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro-
grammed during this procedure. • This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED To Arm The System
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors and trunk
1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out
for unauthorized entry and ignition switch for unauthor-
of the vehicle.
ized operation. While the Vehicle Security Alarm is 2
armed, interior switches for door locks and decklid 2. Lock the door using either the power door lock switch
release are disabled. (one door must be open) or the LOCK button on the
If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (doors can be
Alarm will signal for about 18 minutes. For the first three open or closed), and close all doors.
minutes, the horn will sound intermittently, the head- NOTE: The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you
lights will turn on, the park lamps and/or turn signals lock the doors with the manual door lock plungers.
will flash and the Vehicle Security Light in the cluster will
flash. Then the exterior lights will flash for another 3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster
15 minutes. will flash for 16 seconds. This shows that the Vehicle
Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is
Rearming The System opened, the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN, or the
If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the
disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.
horn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual signals
after 15 minutes, and then the Vehicle Security Alarm will
rearm itself.
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NOTE: • The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during
• During the 16-second arming period, if a door is trunk entry. Pressing the trunk button will not disarm
opened or the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN, the Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone enters the
the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm. vehicle through the trunk and opens any door, the
alarm will sound.
• Once armed, the Vehicle Security Alarm disables the
unlock switch on the driver door trim panel and The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
passenger door trim panel, the trunk release button on vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
the instrument panel, and the HomeLink威/Garage Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If one
Door Opener (if equipped). of the previously described arming sequences has oc-
curred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of
To Disarm The System
whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the
Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter
vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this
or insert a valid Sentry Key威 into the ignition lock
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
cylinder and turn the key to the ON/START position.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery
NOTE:
becomes disconnected the Vehicle Security Alarm will
• The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on
remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The
the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle
exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this
Security Alarm.
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
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Tamper Alert NOTE:
If the alarm was triggered, but the warning signals have • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour-
timed out, the park and taillights flash three times, and tesy lights will remain on if the dimmer control is in
the horn will chirp three times, when unlocking the the ⬙Dome ON⬙ position (extreme top position). 2
vehicle with a valid RKE transmitter to alert the driver.
• The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat” position
The courtesy lights will turn on when you press the (extreme bottom position).
unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF
mitter or open any door.
EQUIPPED
This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open
outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in the trunk, or activate the Panic Alarm from distances
“Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur- approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a Remote Keyless Entry
ther information. (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to
be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
The interior lights will fade to off after approximately
30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the NOTE:
ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF • The line of transmission must not be blocked with
position.. metal objects.

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• Inserting the key into the ignition switch disables all To Unlock The Doors
buttons on the RKE transmitter. Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to
unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to
acknowledge the unlock signal. The Illuminated Entry
system (if equipped) will also turn on.
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First
Press
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the
current setting, proceed as follows:
• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Vehicle Key Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

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• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to
following procedure: deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm system.
1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed Flash Lights With Lock
RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer The feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when 2
than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit-
button while still holding the LOCK button. ter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change
the current setting, proceed as follows:
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle
ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
with the ignition in the LOCK position and the key (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand-
removed. ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
its previous setting. following procedure:
NOTE: If there is no key in the ignition switch, pressing 1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed
the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter while you are RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer
inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button
system. Opening a door with the system activated will while still holding the UNLOCK button.
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2. Release both buttons at the same time. equipped with EVIC. For details, refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press-
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding
ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
with the ignition in the LOCK position and the key
removed. To Lock The Doors
Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and
its previous setting.
the horn will chirp once to acknowledge the lock signal.
NOTE: If there is no key in the ignition switch, pressing
Sound Horn With Lock
the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter while you are in
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm
are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be
system. Opening a door with the system activated will
turned on or off. To change the current setting, proceed as
cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to
follows:
deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm system.
• For vehicles equipped with EVIC, refer to “Electronic
Illuminated Approach — If Equipped
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand-
when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles
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• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the Opening a door with the alarm activated will cause the
following steps: alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate
the Vehicle Security Alarm.
1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans-
mitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than To Unlatch The Trunk 2
10 seconds. Then, press the PANIC button while still Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two
holding the LOCK button. times to unlatch the trunk.
2. Release both buttons at the same time. Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press-
the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one
ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the
second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the
ignition in the LOCK position and the key removed.
headlights turn on, the park lights will flash, the horn
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to will pulse on and off, and the Illuminated Entry system
its previous setting. (if equipped) will turn on.
NOTE: If there is no key in the ignition switch, pressing The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter while you are in you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second
the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.

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NOTE: You may need to be close to the vehicle when
using the RKE transmitter to turn off the Panic Alarm due
to the Radio Frequency (RF) noises emitted by the
system.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Refer to Sentry Key威 “Customer Key Programming.”
If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,
contact your authorized dealer for details.
Transmitter Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
Separating RKE Transmitter Halves
NOTE: Perchlorate Material — special handling may
2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
1. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
flat blade screwdriver to pry the two halves of the RKE rubbing alcohol.
transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal
3. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two
during removal.
halves together.
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General Information 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile
RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the or CB radios.
following conditions: 2
REMOTE START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
1. This device may not cause harmful interference. This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry
2. This device must accept any interference that may be (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve-
received including interference that may cause undesired niently from outside the vehicle while still
operation. maintaining security. The system has a range of
approximately 300 ft (91 m).
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an auto-
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.

If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal

distance, check for these two conditions.
1. Weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected life
of a battery is five years.

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How To Use Remote Start
WARNING!
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start: • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon-
• Shift lever in PARK
oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car-
• Doors closed bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious
injury or death when inhaled.
• Hood closed
• Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters
• Trunk closed away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
• Hazard switch off System, windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
• Ignition key removed from ignition switch Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
• Battery at an acceptable charge level, and The following messages will display in the EVIC if the
• RKE PANIC button not pressed vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema-
turely:
• System not disabled from previous remote start event
• Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar
• Vehicle theft alarm not active • Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar
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• Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Ajar • The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low 15 minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN
• Remote Start Aborted — System Fault position before you can repeat the start sequence for a 2
The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is cycled third cycle.
to the ON/RUN position. Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
To Enter Remote Start Mode • The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500
Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- • Any engine warning lamps come on
onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn • Low Fuel Light turns on
will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the
engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the • The hood is opened
Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle. • The hazard switch is pressed
NOTE: • The transmission is moved out of PARK
• If an engine fault is present the vehicle will start and
then shut down 10 seconds later. • The brake pedal is pressed
• For security, power window operation is disabled
when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
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To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The DOOR LOCKS
Vehicle
Manual Door Locks
Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or
To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door
allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.
trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull the
NOTE: To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system inside door handle.
will disable the one-time press of the Remote Start button
for two seconds after receiving a valid remote start
request.
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
Before the end of the 15 minute cycle, press and release
the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock
the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
equipped). Then insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn the switch to the ON/RUN position.
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN
position in order to drive the vehicle.
Manual Lock Knob

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WARNING! CAUTION!
• For personal security and safety in the event of an An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.
accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all 2
well as when you park and leave the vehicle. of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and
do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN
position. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.

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Power Door Locks when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The
A door lock switch is located on the driver and passenger auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your
door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors. authorized dealer. Please see your authorized dealer for
service.
Auto Unlock On Exit
The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with
power door locks if:
1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en-
abled.
2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed
returned to 0 mph (0 km/h).
3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK.
4. The driver door is opened.
Power Door Lock Switch
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped 5. The doors were not previously unlocked.
The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled. 6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h).
When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically
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Auto Unlock On Exit Programming 3. Press the power door unlock switch to unlock the
The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be doors.
enabled or disabled as follows:
4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle programming. 2
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle
5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
its previous setting.
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature
in accordance with local laws.
• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following procedure:
1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.
2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON/
RUN and then back to LOCK four times, ending up in the
LOCK position.

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Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear The Child-Protection Door Locks are located inside the
Doors rear edge of the door. Insert the tip of the ignition key or
To provide a safer environment for children riding in the similar flat-bladed object into the lock and rotate approxi-
rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have a Child- mately one-quarter turn to the lock or unlock position (as
Protection Door Lock system. indicated by the stamped icons).

Child-Protection Door Lock Location Child Lock Control

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

NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged,

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

POWER WINDOWS AUTO Power Window Switch

Power Window Switches There is a single window control on the front and rear
The control on the driver’s door has up/down switches passenger’s door trim panel, which operates the front
that give you fingertip control of all four power win- and rear passenger door windows. The window controls
dows. will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON/RUN or ACC position, and when the accessory
delay feature is active.
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To cancel the Auto-Down movement, operate the switch
WARNING!
either in the up or down direction and release the switch.
Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in
For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches
tended children, can become entrapped by the win-
will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch
dows while operating the power window switches.
is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either door will
Such entrapment may result in serious injury or
cancel this feature.
death.
For vehicles equipped with EVIC, the power window
Auto Window Down — If Equipped switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
The front window controls on the driver and passenger ignition switch is turned off. Opening either door will
door trim panels have an Auto-Down feature. These cancel this feature. The time for this feature is program-
switches are labeled AUTO to indicate this capability. mable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
Push the window switch past the first detent, release, and (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea-
the window will go down automatically. tures)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
To open the window part way, push the window switch
to the first detent and release it when you want the
window to stop.

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Auto Window Up With Anti-Pinch Protection— If • Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger
Equipped the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto-
Lift the window switch fully upward to the second closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the
detent, release, and the window will go up automatically. first detent and hold to close window manually. 2
To cancel the Auto Up movement, operate the switch
WARNING!
either in the up or down direction and release the switch.
When the window is almost closed, there is no
To close the window part way, lift the window switch to
anti-pinch protection. To avoid personal injury, be
the first detent and release it when you want the window
sure to clear your arms, hands, fingers and all objects
to stop.
from the window path before closing.
NOTE:
• If the window runs into any obstacle during auto- Reset Auto Up
closure, the anti-pinch protection reverse the window Anytime the vehicle battery goes dead, the Auto Up
direction and then go back down. Remove the obstacle function will be disabled. To reactivate the Auto Up
and use the window switch again to close the window. feature, pull the window switch up to close the window
completely and continue to hold the switch up for an
additional two seconds after the window is closed.

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Window Lockout Switch Wind Buffeting
The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
you to disable the window control on the other doors. To pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
disable the window controls on the other doors, press the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
window LOCK button. To enable the window controls, windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
press the window control button again. open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, then open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, then adjust the
sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting.

Window Lockout Switch

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TRUNK RELEASE With the ignition switch in the LOCK position or with the
Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key out, the word “dECK” will display until the trunk is
transmitter to open the trunk from closed.
outside the vehicle. From inside the 2
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
vehicle the trunk lid can be released by
equipped vehicles, the words “Trunk Ajar” will display.
pressing the TRUNK RELEASE button
located on the instrument panel to the TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
left of the steering wheel.
Trunk Release
Button WARNING!
NOTE: The shift lever must be in PARK for this switch Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
to operate. either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
word “dECK” will display in place of the odometer the trunk, young children may not be able to escape,
display indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped
display will reappear once the trunk is closed or if the in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or
trip button is depressed. heat stroke.

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Trunk Internal Emergency Release
As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency
Release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism.
In the event of an individual being locked inside the
trunk, the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the
glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk latching
mechanism.

Trunk Internal Emergency Release

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems:
• Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating
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• Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passen- • All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include
ger Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which lock the
seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt
• Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located
all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the 2
on top of the front seats (integrated into the head
desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large
restraint) — if equipped
item in a seat
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
Please pay close attention to the information in this
(SABIC) for the driver and passengers seated next to a
section. It tells you how to use your restraint system
window
properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as
• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) possible.
• An energy-absorbing steering column and steering If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized
wheel seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold
• Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants
infant and child restraint systems. For more information
• Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may on LATCH, refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for
enhance occupant protection by managing occupant CHildren (LATCH).
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NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt-
inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different
positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use
rates of inflation based on several factors, including the
child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should
severity and type of collision. ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow
children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under
Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the
their arm.
risk of harm from a deploying air bag:
If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child
1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride
seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat
buckled up in a rear seat.
as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
(Refer to “Child Restraints”)
WARNING!
You should read the instructions provided with your
Infants in rear facing child restraints should never
child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly.
ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger
Advanced Front Air Bag. An air bag deployment can 2. All occupants should always wear their lap and
cause severe injury or death to infants in that posi- shoulder belts properly.
tion.
3. The driver and front passenger seats should be
moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced
Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat
Front Air Bags room to inflate.
belt properly (see section on Child Restraints) should be
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4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your
WARNING! (Continued)
vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the
side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument
between you and the door. panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment
could cause serious injury, including death. Air 2
5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be Bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably
modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or
the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided instrument panel.
under ⴖIf You Need Assistanceⴖ. • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain
(SABIC) and Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
WARNING! also need room to inflate. Do not lean against the
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more door or window. Sit upright in the center of the
severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work seat.
with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer
some collisions, the air bags won’t deploy at all. much greater injuries if you are not properly
Always wear your seat belts even though you have buckled up. You can strike the interior of your
air bags. vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown
out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others
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Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even conditions. However, in a collision the belt will lock and
on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or
and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen being thrown out.
far away from home or on your own street.
WARNING!
Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they
can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown using a seat belt properly.
from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or
ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should these areas are more likely to be seriously injured
be belted at all times. or killed.
Lap/Shoulder Belts • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat
All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with belts are designed to go around the large bones of
lap/shoulder belts. your body. These are the strongest parts of your
body and can take the forces of a collision the best.
The belt webbing retractor will lock only during very
sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoul- (Continued)
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the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as
WARNING! (Continued)
necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap.
• 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 2
of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to
wear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas-
sengers safe, too.
• Two people should never be belted into a single
seat belt. People belted together can crash into one
another in a collision, hurting one another badly.
Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for more
than one person, no matter what their size.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions Pulling Out The Latch Plate

1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch
adjust the seat. plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front
seat, next to your arm. Grasp the latch plate and pull out
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WARNING!
• A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will
not protect you properly. The lap portion could
ride too high on your body, possibly causing
internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the
buckle nearest you.
• A belt that is too loose will not protect you
properly. In a sudden stop, you could move too far
forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear
your seat belt snugly.

Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle

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tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt
WARNING!
reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.
• A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous.
Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the 2
vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck
injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause
internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder
bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that
your strongest bones will take the force in a
collision.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect
you from injury during a collision. You are more
likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not
wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt
are meant to be used together. Positioning The Lap Belt

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,
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6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle.
WARNING!
The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.
• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to
internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t allow the belt to retract fully.
be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across
your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as WARNING!
possible and keep it snug.
A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and
• A twisted belt may not protect you properly. In a leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system
collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the
periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
belt is straight. If you can’t straighten a belt in Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do
your vehicle, take it to your authorized dealer
not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt
immediately and have it fixed. assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they
have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn web-
5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is
bing, etc.).
comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor
will withdraw any slack in the belt. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/
shoulder belt.

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1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the
anchor point.
2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate,
grasp and twist the belt webbing 180° to create a fold that 2
begins immediately above the latch plate.
3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing.
The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the
latch plate.
4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the
folded webbing.
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage Adjustable Anchorage
In the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will
upward or downward to position the belt away from prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average,
your neck. Push ANCHORAGE button to release the you will prefer a higher position. When you release the
anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that
fits you best. it is locked in position.

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Rear Seat Belts If the passenger seating position is equipped with an
The shoulder belt anchorages of the rear three-point belts ALR and is being used for normal usage:
are nonadjustable for outboard and center rear passen-
Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably
gers on sedans. The center belt is mounted to the rear
wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not
shelf panel and exits through a bezel in the panel.
activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear a
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ratcheting sound as the belt retracts. Allow the webbing
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull
equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort-
which are used to secure a child restraint system. For ably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the
additional information, refer to “Installing Child Re- latch plate into the buckle until you hear a ⬙click.⬙
straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If
Restraints” section. The chart below defines the type of
Equipped
feature for each seating position.
In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-
Driver Center Passenger locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in
First Row N/A N/A ALR the shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking Mode is avail-
Second Row ALR ALR ALR able on all passenger-seating positions with a combina-
tion lap/shoulder belt. Use the Automatic Locking Mode
• N/A — Not Applicable
anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating
• ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor
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position that has a belt with this feature. Children
WARNING!
12 years old and under should always be properly
restrained in the rear seat. • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced
if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- 2
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func-
1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. tion is not working properly when checked ac-
cording to the procedures in the Service Manual.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until
the entire belt is extracted. • Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly
could increase the risk of injury in collisions.
3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will
hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is Energy Management Feature
now in the Automatic Locking Mode. This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Management feature in the front seating positions to help
Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on
to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking collision. This safety belt system has a retractor assembly
Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) that is designed to release webbing in a controlled
locking mode. manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt
force acting on the occupant’s chest.

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Seat Belt Pretensioners Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If
The seat belts for both front seating positions are Equipped
equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to These head restraints are passive, deployable compo-
remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily
These devices may improve the performance of the seat identified by any markings, only through visual inspec-
belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant tion of the head restraint. The head restraint will be split
early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occu- in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and
pants, including those in child restraints. trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work
belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines
worn snugly and positioned properly. whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require
the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear
The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re-
impact requires deployment, both the driver and front
straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten-
passenger seat AHRs will be deployed.
sioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or
a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately. When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half
of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap
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This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the
extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in
certain types of rear impacts.
NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may 2
not deploy in the event of a front or side impact.
However if during a front impact, a secondary rear
impact occurs, the AHR may deploy based on several
factors, including the severity and type of the impact.

Active Head Restraint (AHR) Components

1 — Head Restraint Front Half 3 — Head Restraint Back Half
(Soft Foam and Trim) (Decorative Plastic Rear
Cover)
2 — Seatback 4 — Head Restraint Guide
Tubes

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1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat.
CAUTION!
All occupants, including the driver, should not oper-
ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head
restraints are placed in their proper positions in order
to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
collision.

NOTE: For more information on properly adjusting and

positioning the head restraint, refer to “Adjusting Active
Head Restraints” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle”.
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)
Hand Positioning Points On AHR
If the Active Head Restraints are triggered in a collision,
you must reset the head restraint on the driver’s and 2. Position the hands on the top of the deployed AHR at
front passenger seat. You can recognize when the Active a comfortable position.
Head Restraint has been triggered by the fact that they 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the
have moved forward (as shown in step three of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism.
resetting procedure).
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1 — Downward Movement 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mecha-

2 — Rearward Movement nism

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

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

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags

This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the
Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations
driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat
1 — Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags
belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air 2 — Knee Bolster
Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The
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NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag
Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front,
Advanced Air Bags. and rear passengers sitting next to a window. If the
vehicle is equipped with SABIC, they are located above 2
The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator
the side windows. The trim covering the side air bags is
design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of
labeled SRS AIRBAG.
inflation that are based on several factors, including the
severity and type of collision. This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-
Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced
This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front
protection for an occupant during a side impact. The
passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the
SABs are located in the outboard side of the front seats.
inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon
seat position. NOTE:
• Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front
but they will open during air bag deployment.
passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether
the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The • After any accident, the vehicle should be taken to an
seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the authorized dealer immediately.
Advanced Front Air Bags.

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Air Bag System Components • Front and Side Impact Sensors
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag
• Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch,
system components:
and Seat Track Position Sensors
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
• Air Bag Warning Light The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage
driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides
• Steering Wheel and Column
output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as
• Instrument Panel determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC),
which may receive information from the front impact
• Knee Impact Bolster
sensors.
• Driver Advanced Front Air Bag
The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an
• Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag impact that requires air bag deployment. This low output
is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy output is
• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
used for more severe collisions.
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
(SABIC)

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Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
WARNING!
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may
• No objects should be placed over or near the air provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant
bag on the instrument panel, because any such during a side impact. The SAB is marked with an air bag 2
objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a label sewn into the outboard side of the front seats.
collision severe enough to cause the air bag to
inflate.
• Do not put anything on or around the air bag
covers or attempt to open them manually. You may
damage the air bags and you could be injured
because the air bags may no longer be functional.
The protective covers for the air bag cushions are
designed to open only when the air bags are
inflating.
• Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in
any way.
• Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster
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When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the
front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag
deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left
air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air
bag only.
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain
(SABIC)
SABIC air bags may offer side-impact protection to front
and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that
provided by the body structure. Each air bag features
inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each
outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side- Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) Location
impact head injuries. The SABIC air bags deploy down-
NOTE:
ward, covering both windows on the impact side.
• Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.
• Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during
deployment could cause you to be severely injured or
killed.
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The system includes side impact sensors that are cali-
WARNING! (Continued)
brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that
require air bag occupant protection. • If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags,
do not have any accessory items installed which
will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to 2
WARNING!
your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require
• If your vehicle is equipped with left and right permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for instal-
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain lation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof
(SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up of the vehicle for any reason.
high enough to block the location of the SABIC.
The area where the SABIC is located should re- Knee Impact Bolsters
main free from any obstructions. The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
• Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects driver and the front passenger, and position front occu-
between you and the side air bags; the perfor- pants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front
mance could be adversely affected and/or objects Air Bags.
could be pushed into you, causing serious injury.
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Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi-
Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in
proved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side certain frontal collisions depending on several factors,
air bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant including the severity and type of collision. Advanced
protection. Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of
injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
frontal collisions, including some that may produce sub-
The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system
stantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole colli-
required for this vehicle.
sions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions. On
The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or the other hand, depending on the type and location of
side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required. impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes
Based on the impact sensor’s signals, a central electronic with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a
ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, SABIC air severe initial deceleration.
bags, Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags, and
The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions.
front seat belt pretensioners, as required, depending on
Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and
several factors, including the severity and type of impact.
type of collision.

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Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning
over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are Light in the instrument panel for approxi-
not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should mately four to eight seconds for a self-check
have deployed. when the ignition is first turned on. After the 2
self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli-
ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it
sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position,
turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily
away from an inflating air bag.
or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light
The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of comes on again after initial startup.
the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the
It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru-
START or ON/RUN position. If the key is in the OFF
ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is
position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the
noted that could affect the air bag system. The diagnos-
air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.
tics also record the nature of the malfunction.
The ORC contains a backup power supply system that
may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or
it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.

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are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The
WARNING!
steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as
ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags the air bags inflate to their full size. The air bags fully
to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds. This is about half of
on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned the time it takes to blink your eyes. The air bags then
on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and
on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the front passenger.
air bag system immediately.
The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the
vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
Inflator Units
The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB)
Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering Inflator Units
wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel. The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) are
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad- designed to activate only in certain side collisions.
vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large
The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side
quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the
air bags to inflate, based on several factors, including the
Advanced Front Air Bags. Different air bag inflation rates
severity and type of collision.
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Based on several factors, including the severity and type A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side
of collision, the side air bag inflator on the crash side of curtain air bag. The inflating side curtain air bag pushes
the vehicle may be triggered, releasing a quantity of the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and
non-toxic gas. The inflating SAB exits through the seat covers the window. The air bag inflates in about 30 2
seam into the space between the occupant and the door. milliseconds (about one-quarter of the time that it takes
The SAB fully inflate in about 10 milliseconds. The side to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you
air bag moves at a very high speed and with such a high are not belted and seated properly, or if items are
force that it could injure you if you are not seated positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag
properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the inflates. This especially applies to children. The side
side air bag inflates. This especially applies to children. curtain air bag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when
it is inflated.
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain
(SABIC) Inflator Units Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time,
During collisions where the impact is confined to a vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of
particular area of the side of the vehicle, the ORC may whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
deploy the SABIC air bags, depending on several factors,
Front And Side Impact Sensors
including the severity and type of collision. In these
In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the
events, the ORC will deploy the SABIC only on the
ORC in determining appropriate response to impact
impact side of the vehicle.
events.
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Enhanced Accident Response System If A Deployment Occurs
In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate
the communication network remains intact, and the immediately after deployment.
power remains intact, depending on the nature of the
NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all
event the ORC will determine whether to have the
collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with
Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow-
the air bag system.
ing functions:
If you do have a collision, which deploys the air bags, any
• Cut off fuel to the engine.
or all of the following may occur:
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
• The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause
until the ignition key is turned off.
abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold. The
the battery has power or until the ignition key is abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those
removed. you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium
floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.
• Unlock the doors automatically.
They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a
functions after an event, the ignition switch must be few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor
changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF. immediately.
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• As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like
WARNING!
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, 2
skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac-
irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or tor assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer im-
throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation mediately. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Con-
continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on troller System serviced as well.
your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in-
structions for cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de-
ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air
bags will not be in place to protect you.

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Maintaining Your Air Bag System
WARNING! (Continued)
WARNING! • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag
system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or
• Modifications to any part of the air bag system may not function properly if modifications are
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer
be injured if the air bag system is not there to for any air bag system service. If your seat includ-
protect you. Do not modify the components or ing your trim cover and cushion needs to be
wiring, including adding any kind of badges or serviced in any way (including removal or
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts),
upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only
modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, manufacturer approved seat accessories may be
or add aftermarket side steps or running boards. used. If it is necessary to modify the air bag system
• It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air for persons with disabilities, contact your autho-
bag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who rized dealer.
works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system.
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Air Bag Warning Light Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may
You will want to have the air bags ready to not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly check
inflate for your protection in a collision. The the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label located on
Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper air bag 2
circuits and interconnecting wiring associated fuses. See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good.
with air bag system electrical components. While the air
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder
the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in
the air bag system immediately.
certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
• The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will
the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
first turned to the ON/RUN position. formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to
• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
eight-second interval. time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle
is designed to record such data as:
• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving. • How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint were buckled/fastened;
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• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the Child Restraints
accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the
• How fast the vehicle was traveling. time, including babies and children. Every state in the
These data can help provide a better understanding of United States and all Canadian provinces require that
the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the
law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a
non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by Children 12 years or younger should ride properly
the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per- buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash
sonal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in
are recorded. However, other parties, such as law en- the rear seats, rather than in the front.
forcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a
crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is
required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed.
In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties,
such as law enforcement, that have the special equip-
ment, can read the information if they have access to the
vehicle or the EDR.
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Infants And Child Restraints
WARNING!
Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward-
In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until
can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear 2
required to hold even an infant on your lap could facing child safety seat. Two types of child restraints can
become so great that you could not hold the child, no be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and convertible
matter how strong you are. The child and others child seats.
could be badly injured. Any child riding in your
The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the
vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’s
vehicle. It is recommended for children from birth until
size.
they reach the weight or height limit of the infant carrier.
Convertible child seats can be used either rearward-
There are different sizes and types of restraints for
facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child
children from newborn size to the child almost large
seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward-
enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child
facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be
seat owner’s manual to ensure you have the correct seat
used rearward-facing by children who have outgrown
for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your
their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years
child.
old. Children should remain rearward-facing until they
reach the highest weight or height allowed by their
convertible child seat. Both types of child restraints are
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held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height
LATCH child restraint anchor system. Refer to “Lower allowed by the child seat. These child seats are also held
Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”. in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH
child restraint anchorage system. Refer to “Lower An-
WARNING! chors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”.
Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in All children whose weight or height is above the
the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger air forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a
bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts
injury or death to infants in this position. fit properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over
the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against
Older Children And Child Restraints the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning booster
Children who are two years old or who have outgrown seat. The child and belt-positioning booster seat are held
their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward- in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt.
facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and
convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direc-
tion are for children who are over two years old or who
have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of
their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should
remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for
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Here are some tips on getting the most out of your
WARNING!
child restraints:
• Improper installation can lead to failure of an
• Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder
infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a 2
belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to
collision. The child could be badly injured or
bend over the front of the seat when their back is
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex-
against the seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt
actly when installing an infant or child restraint.
in a rear seat.
• A rearward-facing child restraint should only be
used in a rear seat. A rearward-facing child re- • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it
straint in the front seat may be struck by a deploy- has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
ing passenger air bag which may cause severe or Standards. Chrysler Group LLC also recommends that
fatal injury to the infant. you make sure that you can install the child restraint in
the vehicle where you will use it, before you buy it.
• The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s
weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for
weight and height limits.

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• Carefully follow the instructions that come with the around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle
restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure,
not work when you need it. try a different seating position.
• All passenger seating positions contain automatic • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child
locking retractors. However, any seat belt system will restraint manufacturer’s directions.
loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and
pull it tight if necessary. WARNING!
• In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the
buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a
opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate sudden stop or accident, it could strike the occupants
from the buckle and twist the short buckle end of the or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury.
belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate
into the buckle with the release button facing out. NOTE: For additional information, refer to
www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana-
• If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and
dian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s web-
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect
site for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/
the latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch plate
roadsafety/safedrivers/childsafety/index.htm
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Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) lower attachment, never install LATCH-compatible child
Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- seats such that two seats share a common lower anchor-
age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower age. If you are installing LATCH-compatible child re-
Anchors and Tether for CHildren. The LATCH system straints in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the 2
provides for the installation of the child restraint without LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard
using the vehicle seat belt. All three rear seating positions position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the
have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodat- center position. If your child restraints are not LATCH-
ing LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible, compatible, you can only install the child restraints using
webbing-mounted lower attachments. Child seats with the vehicle’s seat belts. Please refer to “Installing The
fixed lower attachments must be installed in the out- LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System” for typical
board positions only. Regardless of the specific type of installation instructions.

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Rear Seat LATCH Anchors
Child restraints systems having attachments designed to
connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child
restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection
to the top tether anchorage, have been available for some
time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will
provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older
products. Tether anchorage kits are also available for
most older vehicles.

Rear Seat LATCH Anchors

Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to
passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, child
restraint systems having attachments for those anchor-
ages will continue to have features for installation in
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have tether straps, and you are urged to take advantage Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
of all of the available attachments provided with your System
child restraint in any vehicle. We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the
manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all 2
NOTE: When using the LATCH attaching system to
child restraint systems will be installed as described here.
install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts
Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that
not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out
were provided with the child restraint system.
of reach of children. It is recommended that before
installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars,
seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of located at the rear of the seat cushion where it
reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child meets the seatback, and are just visible when
restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt you lean into the rear seat to install the child
behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger
child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion
stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child. surfaces.
Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are In addition, there are tether strap anchorages
not toys and should not be played with, and never leave behind each rear seating position located in the
your child unattended in the vehicle. panel between the rear seatback and the rear
window. These tether strap anchorages are
under a plastic cover with this symbol on it.
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Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with push the child restraint rearward and downward into the
separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or seat, removing slack in the straps according to the child
connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward-
NOTE:
facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant
• Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the
restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a
opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in
hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a
the strap.
means of adjusting the tension of the strap.
• When using the LATCH attaching system to install a
You will first loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower
child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not
straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily
being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out
attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
of reach of children. It is recommended that before
Next, attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top
installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the
of the seat cover material. Then, rotate the tether anchor-
seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of
age cover directly behind the seat where you are placing
reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child
the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the
restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt
anchorage, being careful to route the tether strap to
behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through
provide the most direct path between the anchor and the
the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This
child restraint. Finally, tighten all three straps as you
should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an
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inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehicle
that the seat belts are not toys and should not be
played with, and never leave your child unattended in
the vehicle. 2
WARNING!
Improper installation of a child restraint to the
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or
child restraint. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly
when installing an infant or child restraint.
1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook
Installing Child Restraint Tether Strap 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor
1. Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path
seat where you are placing the child restraint. for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If
your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head
restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible,
route the tether strap under the head restraint and
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between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard Belt
side of the head restraint. The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor to secure
3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint
a Child Restraint System (CRS). These types of seat belts
to the anchor (B) and remove slack in the tether strap
are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight
according to the child restraint manufacturer’s
around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use
instructions.
a locking clip. The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if
you extract the entire belt from the retractor and then
WARNING!
allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For additional
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to information on ALR, refer to “Automatic Locking Mode”
increased head motion and possible injury to the description under “Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Posi-
child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind tions” section. The chart below defines the seating posi-
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether tions with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a
strap. cinching latch plate.

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Driver Center Passenger 2. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap
CRS Lock CRS Lock CRS Lock portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system
will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and
First Row N/A N/A ALR
pull it tight if necessary. 2
Second Row ALR ALR ALR
In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
• N/A — Not Applicable
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the
• ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening
on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the
Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR:
buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times
1. To install a child restraint with ALR, first, pull enough to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the
of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it release button facing out.
through the belt path of the child restraint. Slide the latch
If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and
plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Next,
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the
extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and
latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle around, and
then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. As the belt
insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still
retracts, you will hear a ratcheting sound. This indicates
can’t make the child restraint secure, try a different
the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
seating position.

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Children Too Large For Booster Seats Transporting Pets
Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
over the front of the seat when their back is against the injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. a collision.
Make sure that:
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
• The child is upright in the seat. or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
• The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
as possible. A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
• Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
slouching can move the belt out of position. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
• If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
their back. limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.
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The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a SAFETY TIPS
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
Transporting Passengers
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For 2
AREA.
the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
WARNING!
hicle”.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
CAUTION! vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result. • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its riding in these areas are more likely to be seri-
first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This ously injured or killed.
should be considered a normal part of the break-in and • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
not interpreted as an indication of difficulty. vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.

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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and • If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate
using a seat belt properly. open, make sure that all windows are closed and
the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high
Exhaust Gas speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
WARNING! engine running, adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
the blower at high speed.
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO),
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
follow these safety tips:
system.
• Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to move Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
your vehicle in or out of the area. system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
(Continued)
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
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damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open Air Bag Warning Light
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes The light should come on and remain on for four to eight
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your 2
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
rized dealer.
Vehicle
Defroster
Seat Belts
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a inoperable.
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.

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Floor Mat Safety Information
WARNING! (Continued)
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area • Never place or install floor mats or other floor
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals secured to prevent them from moving and inter-
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways. fering with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
WARNING! • Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on
top of already installed floor mats. Additional
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
sonal injury. • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al-
• Always make sure that floor mats are properly ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that
attached to the floor mat fasteners. have been removed for cleaning.
(Continued) (Continued)

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lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
WARNING! (Continued)
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob- (including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal 2
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle Lights
control. Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
• If required, mounting posts must be properly while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
installed, if not equipped from the factory. beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or Door Latches
mounting can cause interference with the brake Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle. Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
The Vehicle fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
Tires located and corrected immediately.
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
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CONTENTS
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䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 ▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 ▫ Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 95 ▫ Uconnect™ Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
▫ Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 ▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . 116
▫ Adjusting Side View Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 ▫ Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect™ Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature . . . . . . . . . . 98
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
䡵 Voice Command — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 129
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . 99
▫ Voice Command System Operation . . . . . . . . 129
䡵 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 99
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▫ Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 ▫ Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest . . . . . . . . 147
▫ Voice Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 䡵 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 ▫ Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 ▫ Headlights And Parking Lights . . . . . . . . . . 150
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . 139 ▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped . . . . . . 151
▫ Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — ▫ Headlight Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
▫ Reclining Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
▫ Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
▫ Lumbar Support — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 141
▫ High/Low Beam Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
▫ Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat . . . . . . . . . . . 142
▫ Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
▫ Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
▫ Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped . . . . 154
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▫ Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 ▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
▫ Map/Reading/Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . 155 ▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . 156 䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 164
3
▫ Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 ▫ Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
▫ Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
▫ Programming A Rolling Code . . . . . . . . . . . 166
▫ Mist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code . . . . . . . . 168
▫ Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available
With Automatic Headlights Only) . . . . . . . . . 159 ▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming . . . . 169
䡵 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . 160 ▫ Using HomeLink威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped . . . . . 161 ▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ▫ Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
▫ To Set A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
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䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 䡵 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
䡵 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode . . . . . . . . 174
▫ Rear Seat Bottle Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
䡵 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode . . . . . . . . 174
▫ Glovebox Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . 182
▫ Pinch Protect Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
䡵 Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
▫ Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
▫ Sunshade Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
䡵 Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
▫ Ski Pass-Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
▫ Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
䡵 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
▫ Ignition Off Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
▫ Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
䡵 Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

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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.
3
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while
set in the day position (toward the windshield).

Adjusting Rearview Mirror

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light
to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when
the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right
of the button does not illuminate.
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NOTE: This feature is disabled when the vehicle is
CAUTION!
moving in reverse.
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

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Power Mirrors
The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s
door trim panel.

Mirror Directions
When you are finished adjusting the mirror, turn the
control to the center position to prevent accidentally
Power Mirror Control moving a mirror.
To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the left
or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wand
in the direction you want the mirror to move.
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Adjusting Side View Mirrors
WARNING!
Outside Mirror — Driver Side
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
than they really are. Relying too much on your
inside mirror.
passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side another vehicle or other objects. Use your inside
Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle
side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the seen in the passenger side mirror.
vehicle.
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have
three detent positions: full forward, full rearward and
normal.

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Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature
is activated whenever you turn on the rear window
defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Under-
standing the Features of Your Vehicle” for further
information. 3
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on automati-
cally. Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED
Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-
vehicle communications system. Uconnect™ Phone al-
lows you to dial a phone number with your mobile
phone using simple voice commands (e.g., “Call” ѧ
“Mike” ѧ “Work” or “Dial” ѧ “248-555-1212”). Your
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mobile phone’s audio is transmitted through your vehi- Uconnect™ Phone allows you to transfer calls between
cle’s audio system; the system will automatically mute the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit
your radio when using the Uconnect™ Phone. your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s
microphone for private conversation.
NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone
equipped with the Bluetooth威 “Hands-Free Profile”, Ver- The Uconnect™ Phone is driven through your
sion 0.96 or higher. See the Uconnect™ website for Bluetooth威 “Hands-Free Profile” mobile phone.
supported phones. Uconnect™ features Bluetooth威 technology - the global
standard that enables different electronic devices to con-
For Uconnect™ customer support, visit the following
nect to each other without wires or a docking station, so
websites:
Uconnect™ Phone works no matter where you stow your
• www.chrysler.com/uconnect mobile phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as
long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to
• www.dodge.com/uconnect
the vehicle’s Uconnect™ Phone. The Uconnect™ Phone
• www.jeep.com/uconnect allows up to seven mobile phones to be linked to the
system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be
• or call 1–877–855–8400
used with the system at a time. The system is available in
English, Spanish, or French languages.

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Voice Command Button
WARNING!
Actual button location may vary with the ra-
Any voice commanded system should be used only dio. The individual buttons are described in the
in safe driving conditions following local laws and “Operation” section.
phone use. All attention should be kept on the
roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in a The Uconnect™ Phone can be used with any Hands-Free 3
collision causing serious injury or death. Profile certified Bluetooth威 mobile phone. See the
Uconnect™ website for supported phones. Refer to your
Uconnect™ Phone Button mobile service provider or the phone manufacturer for
The radio or steering wheel controls (if details.
equipped) will contain the two control buttons
The Uconnect™ Phone is fully integrated with the vehi-
(Uconnect™ Phone button and Voice Com-
cle’s audio system. The volume of the Uconnect™ Phone
mand button) that will enable you to
can be adjusted either from the radio volume control
access the system. When you press the button you will
knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right
hear the word Uconnect™ followed by a BEEP. The beep
switch), if so equipped.
is your signal to give a command.
The radio display will be used for visual prompts from
the Uconnect™ Phone such as “CELL” or caller ID on
certain radios.
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Operation example, you can use the compound form voice
Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ command “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break
Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone the compound form command into two voice com-
menu structure. Voice commands are required after most mands: “Phonebook” and “New Entry”. Please re-
Uconnect™ Phone prompts. You will be prompted for a member, the Uconnect™ Phone works best when you
specific command and then guided through the available talk in a normal conversational tone, as if speaking to
options. someone sitting a few feet/meters away from you.
• Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for Voice Command Tree
the beep, which follows the “Ready” prompt or an- Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section.
other prompt.
Help Command
• For certain operations, compound commands can be If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to
used. For example, instead of saying “Setup” and then know your options at any prompt, say “Help” following
“Pair a Device”, the following compound command the beep. The Uconnect™ Phone will play some of the
can be said: “Pair a Bluetooth威 Device”. options at any prompt if you ask for help.
• For each feature explanation in this section, only the To activate the Uconnect™ Phone, simply press the
compound form of the voice command is given. You button and follow the audible prompts for directions.
can also break the commands into parts and say each Uconnect™ Phone sessions begin with a press of the
part of the command when you are asked for it. For button on the radio control head.
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Cancel Command • When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a Device”
At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and and follow the audible prompts.
you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a
• You will be asked to say a four-digit Personal Identi-
few instances the system will take you back to the
fication Number (PIN), which you will later need to
previous menu.
enter into your mobile phone. You can enter any
Pair (Link) Uconnect™ Phone To A Mobile Phone four-digit PIN. You will not need to remember this PIN 3
To begin using your Uconnect™ Phone, you must pair after the initial pairing process.
your compatible Bluetooth威 enabled mobile phone.
• For identification purposes, you will be prompted to
To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- give the Uconnect™ Phone a name for your mobile
ence your mobile phone Owner’s Manual. The phone. Each mobile phone that is paired should be
Uconnect™ website may also provide detailed instruc- given a unique phone name.
tions for pairing.
• You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a
The following are general phone to Uconnect™ Phone priority level between one and seven, with one being
pairing instructions: the highest priority. You can pair up to seven mobile
phones to your Uconnect™ Phone. However, at any
• Press the button to begin.
given time, only one mobile phone can be in use,
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say connected to your Uconnect™ System. The priority
“Device Pairing”. allows the Uconnect™ Phone to know which mobile
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phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the Call By Saying A Name
vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three
• Press the button to begin.
and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the
Uconnect™ Phone will use the priority three mobile • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
phone when you make a call. You can select to use a “Call”.
lower priority mobile phone at any time (refer to
• The system will prompt you to say the name of the
“Advanced Phone Connectivity” in this section).
person you want to call.
Dial By Saying A Number
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
• Press the button to begin. the name of the person you want to call. For example,
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say you can say “John Doe”, where John Doe is a previ-
“Dial”. ously stored name entry in the Uconnect™ phonebook
or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a
• The system will prompt you to say the number you name in the phonebook, refer to “Add Names to Your
want to call. Uconnect™ Phonebook”, in the phonebook.
• For example, you can say “234-567-8901”. • The Uconnect™ system will confirm the name and
• The Uconnect™ Phone will confirm the phone number then dial the corresponding phone number, which
and then dial. The number will appear in the display may appear in the display of certain radios.
of certain radios.
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Add Names To Your Uconnect™ Phonebook After you are finished adding an entry into the phone-
book, you will be given the opportunity to add more
NOTE: Adding names to the Uconnect™ Phonebook is
phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the
recommended when the vehicle is not in motion.
main menu.
• Press the button to begin.
The Uconnect™ Phone will allow you to enter up to 32
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say names in the phonebook with each name having up to 3
“Phonebook New Entry”. four associated phone numbers and designations. Each
language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible
• When prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of
only in that language. In addition, if equipped and
long names helps the Voice Command and it is recom-
supported by your phone, Uconnect™ Phone automati-
mended. For example, say “Robert Smith” or “Robert”
cally downloads your mobile phone’s phonebook.
instead of “Bob”.
Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook
• When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g.,
Transfer From Mobile Phone
“Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”). This will
If equipped and specifically supported by your phone,
allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone-
Uconnect™ Phone automatically downloads names (text
book entry, if desired.
names) and number entries from your mobile phone’s
• When prompted, recite the phone number for the
phonebook entry that you are adding.
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phonebook. Specific Bluetooth威 Phones with Phone Book • Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile
Access Profile may support this feature. See Uconnect™ phone is accessible.
website for supported phones.
• Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded.
• To call a name from the Uconnect™ Phonebook or SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone-
downloaded Phonebook, follow the procedure in book.
“Call by Saying a Name” section.
• This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or
• Automatic download and update, if supported, begins deleted on the Uconnect™ Phone. These can only be
as soon as the Bluetooth威 wireless phone connection is edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans-
made to the Uconnect™ Phone, for example, after you ferred and updated to Uconnect™ Phone on the next
start the vehicle. phone connection.
• A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down- Edit Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries
loaded and updated every time a phone is connected
to the Uconnect™ Phone. NOTE:
• Editing names in the phonebook is recommended
• Depending on the maximum number of entries down- when the vehicle is not in motion.
loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest
downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail- • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be
able, the previously downloaded phonebook is avail- deleted or edited.
able for use.
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• Press the button to begin. mobile and a home number, but you can add “John
Doe’s” work number later using the “Phonebook Edit
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
Entry” feature.
“Phonebook Edit Entry”.
Delete Uconnect™ Phonebook Entry
• You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook
entry that you wish to edit. NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended 3
when the vehicle is not in motion.
• Next, choose the number designation (home, work,
mobile, or other) that you wish to edit. • Press the button to begin.
• When prompted, recite the new phone number for the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
phonebook entry that you are editing. “Phonebook Delete”.
After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will
you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish
the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to delete. You can either say the name of a phonebook
to the main menu. entry that you wish to delete or you can say “List
Names” to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook
“Phonebook Edit Entry” can be used to add another
from which you choose. To select one of the entries
phone number to a name entry that already exists in the
phonebook. For example, the entry John Doe may have a
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from the list, press the button while the • The Uconnect™ Phone will ask you to verify that you
Uconnect™ Phone is playing the desired entry and say wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook.
“Delete”.
• After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be
• After you enter the name, the Uconnect™ Phone will deleted.
ask you which designation you wish to delete: home,
• Note that only the phonebook in the current language
work, mobile, other, or all. Say the designation you
is deleted.
wish to delete.
• Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be
• Note that only the phonebook entry in the current
deleted or edited.
language is deleted.
List All Names In The Uconnect™ Phonebook
• Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be
deleted or edited. • Press the button to begin.
Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
“Phonebook List Names”.
• Press the button to begin.
• The Uconnect™ Phone will play the names of all the
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
phonebook entries, including the downloaded phone-
“Phonebook Erase All”.
book entries, if available.

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• To call one of the names in the list, press the Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call
button during the playing of the desired name, and Currently In Progress
say “Call”. When you receive a call on your mobile phone, the
Uconnect™ Phone will interrupt the vehicle audio sys-
NOTE: The user can also exercise “Edit” or “Delete”
tem, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the
operations at this point.
call. Press the button to accept the call. To reject the 3
• The Uconnect™ Phone will then prompt you as to the call, press and hold the button until you hear a single
number designation you wish to call. beep, indicating that the incoming call was rejected.
• The selected number will be dialed. Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call
Currently In Progress
Phone Call Features
If a call is currently in progress and you have another
The following features can be accessed through the
incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for
Uconnect™ Phone if the feature(s) are available on your
call waiting that you normally hear when using your
mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service
mobile phone. Press the button to place the current
plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be
call on hold and answer the incoming call.
accessed through the Uconnect™ Phone. Check with
your mobile service provider for the features that you NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone compatible phones in the
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when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can Toggling Between Calls
only answer an incoming call or ignore it. If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold),
press the button until you hear a single beep,
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In
indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls
Progress
have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at a
To make a second call while you are currently on a call,
time.
press the button and say “Dial” or “Call” followed
by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to Conference Call
call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is When two calls are in progress (one active and one on
in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling hold), press and hold the button until you hear a
Between Calls” in this section. To combine two calls, refer double beep indicating that the two calls have been
to “Conference Call” in this section. joined into one conference call.
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold Three-Way Calling
To put a call on hold, press the button until you hear To initiate three-way calling, press the button while
a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. To a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as
bring the call back from hold, press and hold the described under “Making a Second Call While Current
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press and hold the button until you hear a double NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the
beep, indicating that the two calls have been joined into Uconnect™ Phone.
one conference call.
Call Continuation
Call Termination Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the
To end a call in progress, momentarily press the Uconnect™ Phone after the vehicle ignition key has been
button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if switched to OFF. Call continuation functionality avail- 3
there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call. able on the vehicle can be any one of three types:
If the active call is terminated by the phone far end, a call • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can
on hold may not become active automatically. This is cell continue on the Uconnect™ Phone either until the call
phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates
and hold the button until you hear a single beep. cessation of the call on the Uconnect™ Phone and
Redial transfer of the call to the mobile phone.
• Press the button to begin. • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can
continue on the Uconnect™ Phone for a certain dura-
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say tion, after which the call is automatically transferred
“Redial”. from the Uconnect™ Phone to the mobile phone.
• The Uconnect™ Phone will call the last number that • An active call is automatically transferred to the
was dialed from your mobile phone. mobile phone after the ignition key is switched to OFF.
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Uconnect™ Phone Features Emergency Assistance
If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is
Language Selection
reachable:
To change the language that the Uconnect™ Phone is
using: • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency
number for your area.
• Press the button to begin.
If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect™ Phone is
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
operational, you may reach the emergency number as
the name of the language you wish to switch to
follows:
English, Espanol, or Francais.
• Press the button to begin.
• Continue to follow the system prompts to complete
the language selection. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
“Emergency” and the Uconnect™ Phone will instruct
After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and
the paired mobile phone to call the emergency num-
voice commands will be in that language.
ber. This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and
NOTE: After every Uconnect™ Phone language change Mexico.
operation, only the language-specific 32-name phone-
NOTE:
book is usable. The paired phone name is not language-
• The emergency number dialed is based on the country
specific and is usable across all languages.
where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and
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Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may Towing Assistance
not be applicable with the available mobile service and If you need towing assistance:
area.
• Press the button to begin.
• If supported, this number may be programmable on
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
some systems. To do this, press the button and say
“Towing Assistance”. 3
“Setup”, followed by “Emergency”.
NOTE:
• The Uconnect™ Phone does slightly lower your
• The towing assistance number dialed is based on the
chances of successfully making a phone call as to that
country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528-
for the mobile phone directly.
2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-
3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside
WARNING!
Mexico City in Mexico). Please refer to the 24-Hour
To use your Uconnect™ Phone System in an emer- “Towing Assistance” coverage details on the DVD in
gency, your mobile phone must be: the Warranty Information Booklet and the 24-Hour
• turned on, Towing Assistance references.
• paired to the Uconnect™ System, • If supported, this number may be programmable on
• and have network coverage. some systems. To do this, press the button and say
“Setup”, followed by “Towing Assistance”.
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Paging When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone that
To learn how to page, refer to “Working with Automated normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence
Systems”. Paging works properly except for pagers of on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the
certain companies, which time out a little too soon to button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed
work properly with the Uconnect™ Phone. by the word “Send”. For example, if required to enter
your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you can
Voice Mail Calling
press the button and say, “3 7 4 6 # Send”. Saying
To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to “Working
a number, or sequence of numbers, followed by “Send”,
with Automated Systems”.
is also to be used for navigating through an automated
Working With Automated Systems customer service center menu structure, and to leave a
This method is used in instances where one generally has number on a pager.
to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while
You can also send stored Uconnect™ phonebook entries
navigating through an automated telephone system.
as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager
You can use your Uconnect™ Phone to access a voice entries. To use this feature, dial the number you wish to
mail system or an automated service, such as a paging call and then press the button and say, “Send.” The
service or automated customer service line. Some ser- system will prompt you to enter the name or number and
vices require immediate response selection. In some say the name of the phonebook entry you wish to send.
instances, that may be too quick for use of the
Uconnect™ Phone.
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The Uconnect™ Phone will then send the corresponding Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF
phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system
tones over the phone. from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect™
Phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
NOTE:
• You may not hear all of the tones due to mobile phone • Press the button to begin.
network configurations. This is normal. 3
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
• Some paging and voice mail systems have system time one of the following:
out settings that are too short and may not allow the
− “Setup Confirmation Prompts On”
use of this feature.
− “Setup Confirmation Prompts Off”
Barge In — Overriding Prompts
The “Voice Command” button can be used when you Phone And Network Status Indicators
wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice If available on the radio and/or on a premium display
command immediately. For example, if a prompt is such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by
asking “Would you like to pair a phone, clear a...,” you your mobile phone, the Uconnect™ Phone will provide
could press the button and say, “Pair a Phone” to notification to inform you of your phone and network
select that option without having to listen to the rest of status when you are attempting to make a phone call
the voice prompt. using Uconnect™ Phone. The status is given for network
signal strength, phone battery strength, etc.
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Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF)
You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone When you mute the Uconnect™ Phone, you will still be
keypad and still use the Uconnect™ Phone (while dialing able to hear the conversation coming from the other
via the mobile phone keypad, the user must exercise party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In
caution and take precautionary safety measures). By order to mute the Uconnect™ Phone:
dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth威 mobile
• Press the button.
phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s
audio system. The Uconnect™ Phone will work the same • Following the beep, say “Mute”.
as if you dial the number using Voice Command.
In order to un-mute the Uconnect™ Phone:
NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the
• Press the button.
dial ring to the Uconnect™ Phone to play it on the vehicle
audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situa- • Following the beep, say “Mute off”.
tion, after successfully dialing a number the user may feel
Advanced Phone Connectivity
that the call did not go through even though the call is in
progress. Once your call is answered, you will hear the Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
audio. The Uconnect™ Phone allows ongoing calls to be trans-
ferred from your mobile phone to the Uconnect™ Phone
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from your Uconnect™ Phone paired mobile phone to the • When prompted, say “List Phones”.
Uconnect™ Phone or vice versa, press the button
• The Uconnect™ Phone will play the phone names of
and say “Transfer Call”.
all paired mobile phones in order from the highest to
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The the lowest priority. To “Select” or “Delete” a paired
Uconnect™ Phone And Mobile Phone phone being announced, press the button and
Your mobile phone can be paired with many different say “Select” or “Delete”. Also, see the next two sec- 3
electronic devices, but can only be actively “connected” tions for an alternate way to “Select” or “Delete” a
with one electronic device at a time. paired phone.
If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth威 Select Another Mobile Phone
connection between your mobile phone and the This feature allows you to select and start using another
Uconnect™ Phone System, follow the instructions de- phone paired with the Uconnect™ Phone.
scribed in your mobile phone User’s Manual.
• Press the button to begin.
List Paired Mobile Phone Names
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
• Press the button to begin. “Setup Select Phone” and follow the prompts.
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • You can also press the button at any time while the
“Setup Phone Pairing”. list is being played, and then choose the phone that
you wish to select.
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• The selected phone will be used for the next phone Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™
call. If the selected phone is not available, the Phone
Uconnect™ Phone will return to using the highest
Uconnect™ Phone Tutorial
priority phone present in or near (approximately
To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the
within 30 ft (9 m)) the vehicle.
button and say “Uconnect™ Tutorial.”
Delete Uconnect™ Phone Paired Mobile Phones
Voice Training
• Press the button to begin. For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-
nizing their voice commands or numbers, the Uconnect™
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
Phone Voice Training feature may be used. To enter this
“Setup Phone Pairing”.
training mode, follow one of the two following proce-
• At the next prompt, say “Delete” and follow the dures:
prompts.
From outside the Uconnect™ Phone mode (e.g., from
• You can also press the button at any time while the radio mode):
list is being played, and then choose the phone you
• Press and hold the button for five seconds until
wish to delete.
the session begins, or,
• Press the button and say the “Voice Training,
System Training, or Start Voice Training” command.
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You can either press the Uconnect™ Phone button to Voice Command
restore the factory setting or repeat the words and
• For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to
phrases when prompted by the Uconnect™ Phone. For
provide at least 1⁄2 in (1 cm) gap between the overhead
best results, the Voice Training session should be com-
console (if equipped) and the mirror.
pleted when the vehicle is parked with the engine
running, all windows closed, and the blower fan • Always wait for the beep before speaking. 3
switched off.
• Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would
This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from
system will adapt to the last trained voice only. you.
Reset • Make sure that no one other than you is speaking
during a Voice Command period.
• press the button.
• Performance is maximized under:
• After the “Ready” prompt, and the following beep, say
“Setup”, then “Reset”. • low-to-medium blower setting,
This will delete all phone pairing, phone book entries, • low-to-medium vehicle speed,
and other settings in all language modes. The System will
• low road noise,
prompt you before resetting to factory settings.
• smooth road surface,
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• fully closed windows, • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must
be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”.
• dry weather condition.
• You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero).
• Even though the system is designed for users speaking
in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- • Even though international dialing for most number
cents, the system may not always work for some. combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing
number combinations may not be supported.
• When navigating through an automated system such
as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be
speaking the digit string, make sure to say “Send”. compromised with the convertible top down.
• Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is Far End Audio Performance
not in motion is recommended.
• Audio quality is maximized under:
• It is not recommended to store similar sounding
• low-to-medium blower setting,
names in the Uconnect™ Phonebook.
• low-to-medium vehicle speed,
• Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect™ Phone Lo-
cal) name recognition rate is optimized when the • low road noise,
entries are not similar.
• smooth road surface,

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• fully closed windows, SMS
Uconnect™ Phone can read or send new messages on
• dry weather conditions, and
your phone.
• operation from the driver’s seat.
Read Messages:
• Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness If you receive a new text message while your phone is
to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and connected to Uconnect™ Phone, an announcement will 3
not the Uconnect™ Phone. be made to notify you that you have a new text message.
If you wish to hear the new message:
• Echo at the phone far end can sometimes be reduced
by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. • Press the button.
• In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
compromised with the convertible top down. “SMS Read” or “Read Messages.”
Recent Calls • Uconnect™ Phone will play the new text message for
If your phone supports “Automatic Phonebook Down- you.
load”, Uconnect™ Phone can list your Outgoing, Incom-
After reading a message, you can “Reply” or “Forward”
ing and Missed Calls.
the message using Uconnect™ Phone.

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Send Messages: List of Preset Messages:
You can send messages using Uconnect™ Phone. To send
1. Yes
a new message:
2. No
• Press the button.
3. Where are you?
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
“SMS Send” or “Send Message.” 4. I need more direction.
• You can either say the message you wish to send or say 5. LOL
“List Messages.” There are 20 preset messages.
6. Why
To send a message, press the button while the
7. I love you
system is listing the message and say “Send.”
8. Call me
Uconnect™ Phone will prompt you to say the name or
number of the person you wish to send the message to. 9. Call me later
10. Thanks
11. See You in 15 minutes
12. I am on my way
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13. I’ll be late • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
“Setup, SMS Incoming Message Announcement,” you
14. Are you there yet?
will then be given a choice to change it.
15. Where are we meeting?
Bluetooth威 Communication Link
16. Can this wait? Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the
Uconnect™ Phone. When this happens, the connection 3
17. Bye for now
can generally be reestablished by switching the phone
18. When can we meet off/on. Your mobile phone is recommended to remain in
Bluetooth威 ON mode.
19. Send number to call
Power-Up
20. Start without me
After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the
Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you
Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop must wait at least fifteen seconds prior to using the
the system from announcing the new incoming mes- system.
sages.
• Press the button.

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Voice Commands Voice Commands

Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s)
zero call
one cancel
two confirmation prompts
3
three continue
four delete
five dial
six download
seven edit
eight emergency
nine English
star (*) erase all
plus (+) Espanol
pound (#) Francais
add location help
all home
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Voice Commands Voice Commands

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

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

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

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Changing the Volume • “Memo” (to switch to the memo recorder)
1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command • “Setup” (to switch to system setup)
button.
Radio AM
2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”). To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In
this mode, you may say the following commands: 3
3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the
volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command • “Frequency #” (to change the frequency)
system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for
• “Next Station” (to select the next station)
Voice Command is different than the audio system.
• “Previous Station” (to select the previous station)
Main Menu
Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command • “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu)
button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the main
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)
menu.
In this mode, you can say the following commands:
• “Radio” (to switch to the radio mode)
• “Disc” (to switch to the disc mode)

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Radio FM • “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel)
To switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In
• “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels)
this mode, you may say the following commands:
• “Select Name” (to say the name of a channel)
• “Frequency #” (to change the frequency)
• “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu)
• “Next Station” (to select the next station)
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)
• “Previous Station” (to select the previous station)
Disc
• “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu)
To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) may say the following commands:
Satellite Radio • “Track” (#) (to change the track)
To switch to satellite radio mode, say “Sat” or “Satellite
• “Next Track” (to play the next track)
Radio”. In this mode, you may say the following com-
mands: • “Previous Track” (to play the previous track)
• “Channel Number” (to change the channel by its • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)
spoken number)
• “Next Channel” (to select the next channel)
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Memo − “Previous” (to play the previous memo)
To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. In
− “Delete” (to delete a memo)
this mode, you may say the following commands:
• “Delete All” (to delete all memos)
• “New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During the
recording, you may press the Voice Command Setup
button to stop recording. You proceed by saying one of To switch to system setup, you may say on of the 3
the following commands: following:
− “Save” (to save the memo) • “Change to setup”
− “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Switch to system setup”
− “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Change to setup”
• “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) • “Main menu setup” or
— During the playback you may press the Voice
• “Switch to setup”
Command button to stop playing memos. You
proceed by saying one of the following commands: In this mode, you may say the following commands:
− “Repeat” (to repeat a memo) • “Language English”
− “Next” (to play the next memo) • “Language French”
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• “Language Spanish” 2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by
Uconnect™ Voice. For best results, the “Voice Training”
• “Tutorial”
session should be completed when the vehicle is parked,
• “Voice Training” engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan
switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new
NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice
user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only.
Command button first and wait for the beep before
speaking the “Barge In” commands. SEATS
Voice Training Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- vehicle.
nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect™
Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. WARNING!
1. Press the Voice Command button, say “System • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or
Setup” and once you are in that menu then say “Voice outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
Training.” This will train your own voice to the system these areas are more likely to be seriously injured
and will improve recognition. or killed.
(Continued)

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WARNING! (Continued)
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
3
using a seat belt properly.

Power Seats — If Equipped

The power seat switches are on the outboard side of the
seat near the floor. Use the seat control switch to move
the seat up, down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat. Power Seat Switches
Use the seatback control to adjust the angle of the 1 — Seatback Control
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Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Reclining The Seatback
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or
Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will backward. Push the seatback switch forward or rear-
move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch ward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
when the desired position is reached. Release the switch when the desired position is reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
WARNING!
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull
upward or push downward on the rear of the seat switch, • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous.
the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
the switch when the desired position is reached. control which could cause a collision and serious
injury or death.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat
directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious
or rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted
cushion will move in the direction of the switch. Release seat belt.
the switch when the desired position is reached. (Continued)

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Heated Seats — If Equipped
WARNING! (Continued)
There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the and passenger to operate the seats independently. The
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your controls for each heater are located near the bottom
chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat center of the instrument panel (below the climate con-
belt, which could result in serious injury or death. trols). 3
You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings.
CAUTION! Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of
Do not place any article under a power seat or heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for
impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF.
the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if Press the switch once to select HIGH-level
movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s heating. Press the switch a second time to select
path. LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third
time to shut the heating elements OFF.
NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.

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When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will
WARNING!
provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes
of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
normal HIGH-level. If the HIGH-level setting is selected, because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
the system will automatically switch to LOW-level after a spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex-
maximum of 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that haustion or other physical condition must exercise
time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will even at low temperatures, especially if used for
turn OFF automatically after a maximum of 45 minutes. long periods of time.
• 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.

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Manual Front Seat Adjustments
WARNING!
The adjusting bar is located at the front of the seats, near
the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the seat to the Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
desired position. After releasing the adjusting bar, apply dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
forward and rearward body pressure to be sure the seat cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
is latched. properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust 3
the seat only while the vehicle is parked.

Manual Seat Adjusting Bar

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

Manual Seat Height Adjustment Lever Seatback Adjustment

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Lumbar Support — If Equipped
WARNING!
This feature allows you to increase or decrease the
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is amount of lumbar support. The control lever is located
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat on the outboard side of the driver’s seatback. Turn the
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might control lever downward to increase and upward to
not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. decrease the desired amount of lumbar support. 3
Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

Lumbar Support

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Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat The hard seatback features a work surface and a molded
The recline handle on the front passenger seat also rim for retaining items stored on the seatback panel.
releases the seatback to fold forward.

Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat

Seatback Adjustment

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Head Restraints Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable compo-
by restricting head movement in the event of a rear nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily
impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top identified by any markings, only through visual inspec-
of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear. tion of the head restraint. The head restraint will be split
in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and 3
WARNING! trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half
erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap
pying a seat. Head restraints should never be ad- between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR.
justed while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the
vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in
or removed could cause serious injury or death in the certain types of rear impacts. Refer to “Occupant Re-
event of a collision. straints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.

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To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the
restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head
button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push restraint to move the head restraint away from your
downward on the head restraint. head.

Push Button Active Head Restraint (Normal Position)

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

WARNING! 3
• Do not place items over the top of the Active Head
Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable
DVD players. These items may interfere with the
operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event
of a collision and could result in serious injury or
Active Head Restraint (Tilted) death.
NOTE: (Continued)
• The head restraints should only be removed by quali-
fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of
the head restraints require removal, see your autho-
rized dealer.

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Folding Rear Seat
WARNING! (Continued)
To provide additional storage area, the rear seatback can
• Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they be folded forward. Pull on the loops shown in the picture
are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose to fold down either or both seatbacks.
cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Ac-
tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is se- When returning the rear seat back to the upright position,
cured, as loose cargo could contact the Active Head be sure the seatback is latched.
Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to follow
this warning could cause personal injury if the
Active Head Restraint is deployed.

Head Restraints — Rear Seats

The rear seat head restraints are fixed and cannot be
adjusted. For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether refer
to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things to Know Before
Starting Your Vehicle” for further information.

Folding Rear Seats

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Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest
WARNING!
The rear seat is equipped with a folding armrest with
• Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into cupholders.
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position the seat will not provide the proper
stability for child seats and/or passengers. An 3
improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
• The rear cargo area of the vehicle (with the rear
seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down posi-
tion) should not be used as a play area by children.
They could be seriously injured in a collision.
Children should be seated and using the proper
restraint system.

Folding Rear Seat Armrest

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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Lift the secondary latch located under the front edge
To open the hood, two latches must be released. of the hood, near the center and raise the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.

Hood Safety Catch

Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
Hood Release Lever
position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole
on the left underside of the hood.

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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of
the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
3
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
Hood Prop Rod Hole Location injury or death.
Before closing the hood, make sure to stow the prop rod
in its proper location.

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LIGHTS Headlights And Parking Lights
Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent
Multifunction Lever
for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
headlight operation.
parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,
passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming
and turn signals. The multifunction lever is located on
the left side of the steering column.

Headlight Switch

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

Headlight Switch

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

Turn Signal Control

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Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will turn on the high beam headlights until the lever is
released.
NOTE: If the multifunction lever is held in the flash-to- 3
pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams
will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds for the next
flash-to-pass operation.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is on the multifunction
lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the Front Fog Light Control
parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull NOTE: The front fog lights will only operate with the
out the end of the multifunction lever. headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights
will turn off the front fog lights.

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Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped Instrument Panel Dimmer
The front turn signal lamps will turn on as Daytime Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme
Running Lights whenever the ignition is ON, the engine bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights
is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a
is released and the shift lever is in any position except door is opened.
PARK.
Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the
NOTE: The Daytime Running Lights will flash when a brightness of the instrument panel lights when the park-
turn signal is in operation and return to DRL mode when ing lights or headlights are on.
the turn signal is not operating.
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next
Lights On Reminder detent position to brighten the odometer and radio when
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition the parking lights or headlights are on.
is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last
when the driver’s door is opened.
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will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time,
so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the
vehicle. They will not turn off automatically. Interior
lighting also comes on when a door is opened or the
dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the second
detent. 3

Dimmer Control
Map/Reading/Interior Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors above
the rearview mirror. Each light can be turned on by
pressing the barrel. Press the barrel a second time to turn
the light off. Both of these lights can swivel so that the
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There is a second light located midway back in the WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
headliner. The wipers and washers are operated by a switch
on the control lever. The lever is located on the
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
right side of the steering column.
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are on
because a door is open. To restore interior light operation,
either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light
switch.

Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever

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Rotate the end of the lever to the LO position for are operating. The wipers will resume operation when
low-speed wiper operation, or to the HI position for you turn the ignition switch to the ON position again.
high-speed wiper operation.
CAUTION!
• Turn the windshield wipers off when driving
through an automatic car wash. Damage to the 3
windshield wipers may result if the wiper control
is left in any position other than off.
• Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents
the windshield wiper blades from returning to the
off position. If the windshield wiper control is
turned off and the blades cannot return to the off
position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.

Changing Wiper Speeds

Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi-
NOTE: The wipers will automatically return to the park
tions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause
position if you turn the ignition switch OFF while they
between cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the wind-
shield wiper/washer control lever to the first detent, and
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then turn the end of the lever to select the desired delay NOTE: The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed.
interval. There are five delay settings, which allow you to If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h),
regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle delay times will be doubled.
every second to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds
Windshield Washers
between cycles.
To use the washer, pull the windshield wiper/washer
control lever toward you and hold it for as long as
washer spray is desired.
If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in
the delay range, the wipers will operate in low-speed for
two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume
the intermittent interval previously selected.
If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in
the off position, the wipers will operate for two wipe
cycles and then turn off.

Changing Intermittent Settings

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

Mist Feature
Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single
wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from
a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the Mist Control
wipers will continue to operate. Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)
NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on
windshield. The wash function must be used in order to
if the multifunction lever (on the left side of the steering
spray the windshield with washer fluid.

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column) is placed in the AUTO position. In addition, the
headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if
they were turned on by this feature.
The headlights with wipers feature can be turned on or
off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) — if equipped. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In-
strument Panel” for further information.

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping control To unlock the steering column, pull the control handle
handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of outward. To tilt the steering column, move the steering
the steering column. wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or
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outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the
column in position, push the control handle inward until right side of the steering wheel.
fully engaged.

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

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

When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over 4 — CANCEL 3 — SET -
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph
NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-
(40 km/h).
tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut
down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at
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the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control To Set A Desired Speed
System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle
Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button
vehicle set speed. and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will
operate at the selected speed.
To Activate
Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady
the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system speed and on level ground before pressing the SET
off, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The Cruise button.
Indicator Light will turn off. The system should be
To Deactivate
turned off when not in use.
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL
button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the
WARNING!
vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the ON/OFF
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. speed memory.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
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To Resume Speed decrease until the button is released. Release the button
To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed
button and release. Resume can be used at any speed will be established.
above 20 mph (32 km/h).
Pressing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 mph
To Vary The Speed Setting (2 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- the button results in a decrease of 1 mph (2 km/h). 3
crease speed by pushing the RES (+) button. If the button
To Accelerate For Passing
is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to
Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the
increase until the button is released, then the new set
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
speed will be established.
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
Pressing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 mph
The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the
(2 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of
vehicle set speed.
the button results in an increase of 1 mph (2 km/h).
NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains
To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is
speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on
set, push the SET (-) button. If the button is continually
moderate hills is normal.
held in the SET (-) position, the set speed will continue to

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On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so The HomeLink威 buttons, located on either the overhead
it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ-
Control. ent HomeLink威 channels. The HomeLink威 indicator is
located above the center button.
WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the
system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve-
hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you
could lose control and have an accident. Do not use
Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads
that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED

HomeLink威 replaces up to three hand-held transmitters
that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor-
ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink威 Buttons/Overhead Consoles
HomeLink威 unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt
battery.

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For more efficient programming and accurate transmis-
sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that
a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of
the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink威
system.
Erase all channels before you begin programming. To 3
erase the channels place the ignition in the ON/RUN
position and press and hold the two outside HomeLink威
buttons (I and III) for up 20 seconds or until the red
indicator flashes.
NOTE:
HomeLink威 Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner • Erasing all channels should only be performed when
NOTE: HomeLink威 is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- programming HomeLink威 for the first time. Do not
rity Alarm is active. erase channels when programming additional buttons.
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink姞 • If you have any problems, or require assistance, please
Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at
before you begin programming. www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.

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Programming A Rolling Code
For programming garage door openers that were manu-
factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be
identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located
where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door
opener. It is NOT the button that is normally used to
open and close the door. The name and color of the
button may vary by manufacturer.

Training The Garage Door Opener

1 — Door Opener
2 — Training Button

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

2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm)
away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program
while keeping the HomeLink威 indicator light in view.
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3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink威 NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next
button you want to program and the hand-held transmit- step after the LEARN button has been pressed.
ter button.
6. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed
4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi- HomeLink威 button twice (holding the button for two
cator light. The Homelink威 indicator will flash slowly seconds each time). If the garage door opener/device
and then rapidly after Homelink威 has received the fre- activates, programming is complete. 3
quency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release
NOTE: If the garage door opener/device does not
both buttons after the indicator light changes from slow
activate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) to
to rapid.
complete the training.
5. At the garage door opener motor (in the garage),
To program the remaining two HomeLink威 buttons,
locate the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. This can
repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT
usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is
erase the channels.
attached to the garage door opener/device motor. Firmly
press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 Button
On some garage door openers/devices there may be a To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,
light that blinks when the garage door opener/device is follow these steps:
in the LEARN/TRAIN mode.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.

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2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button until 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi-
the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not cator light. The Homelink威 indicator will flash slowly
release the button. and then rapidly after Homelink威 has received the fre-
quency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release
3. Without releasing the button proceed with “Program-
both buttons after the indicator light changes from slow
ming A Rolling Code” Step 2 and follow all remaining
to rapid.
steps.
5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink威 button
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
and observe the indicator light.
For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured
before 1995. • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program-
ming is complete and the garage door/device
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
should activate when the HomeLink威 button is
2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) pressed.
away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program
• To program the two remaining HomeLink威 buttons,
while keeping the HomeLink威 indicator light in view.
repeat each step for each remaining button. DO
3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink威 NOT erase the channels.
button you want to program and the hand-held transmit-
ter button.

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Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 Button to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this
To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to
follow these steps: time-out in the same manner.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling
process to prevent possible overheating of the garage
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button until 3
door or gate motor.
the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not
release the button. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
3. Without releasing the button proceed with “Program- 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm)
ming A Non-Rolling Code” Step 2 and follow all remain- away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program
ing steps. while keeping the HomeLink威 indicator light in view.
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink威 button,
For programming transmitters in Canada/United States while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand-held
that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink威 has
several seconds of transmission. successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indicator
light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully
Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig-
trained.
nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans-
mission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink威
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4. Watch for the HomeLink威 indicator to change flash Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 Button
rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,
to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases. The garage door follow these steps:
may open and close while you are programming.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink威 button
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button until
and observe the indicator light.
the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not
• If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- release the button.
ming is complete and the garage door/device
3. Without releasing the button proceed with
should activate when the HomeLink威 button is
“Canadian/Gate Operator Programming” Step 2 and
pressed.
follow all remaining steps.
• To program the two remaining HomeLink威 buttons,
Using HomeLink姞
repeat each step for each remaining button. DO
To operate, press and release the programmed
NOT erase the channels.
HomeLink威 button. Activation will now occur for the
If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate opera-
programming, plug it back in at this time. tor, security system, entry door lock, home/office light-
ing, etc.,). The hand-held transmitter of the device may
also be used at any time.
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Security Troubleshooting Tips
It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn If you are having trouble programming HomeLink威, here
in your vehicle. are some of the most common solutions:
To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for • Replace the battery in the original hand-held transmit-
20 seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all ter.
channels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be 3
• Press the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener
erased.
to complete the training for a Rolling Code.
The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver is disabled when
• Did you unplug the device for programming and
the Vehicle Security Alarm is active.
remember to plug it back in?
If you have any problems, or require assistance, please
call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at
www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.

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General Information
WARNING!
This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry
• Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following
while you are programming the universal trans- two conditions:
ceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people,
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
pets or other objects are in the path of the door or
gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door 2. This device must accept any interference that may be
opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as received including interference that may cause undesired
required by Federal safety standards. This includes operation.
most garage door opener models manufactured
NOTE:
after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener without
• The transmitter has been tested and it complies with
these safety features. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515
FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not
or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for
expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
safety information or assistance.
pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
• Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dan- device.
gerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage
while programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas • The term IC before the certification/registration num-
can cause serious injury or death. ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
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POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
WARNING!
The sunroof controls are mounted between the dome/
reading lights. • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof 3
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
• In a collision, there is greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could
also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten
your seat belt properly and make sure all passen-
gers are properly secured too.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sun-
roof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or
Power Sunroof Switch any object to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.

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Opening Sunroof — Express position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati-
Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express
second and the sunroof will open automatically from any Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop
position. The sunroof will open fully and stop automati- the sunroof.
cally. This is called “Express Open”. During Express
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
Open operation, any movement of the sunroof switch
To close the sunroof, press and hold the switch in the
will stop the sunroof.
forward position. Any release of the switch will stop the
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially
To open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rearward closed condition until the switch is pushed and held
to full open. Any release of the switch will stop the forward again.
movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially
Pinch Protect Feature
opened condition until the switch is pushed and held
This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of
rearward again.
the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob-
Closing Sunroof — Express struction is detected, the sunroof will automatically re-
Press the switch forward and release it within one-half tract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs. Next, press
second and the sunroof will close automatically from any the switch forward and release to Express Close.

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NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts re- Wind Buffeting
sult in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
disabled. ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if so equipped) is in
Venting Sunroof — Express
certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal 3
Press and release the Vent button within one half second
occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs
and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is
with the rear windows open, then open the front and rear
called “Express Vent”, and it will occur regardless of
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
sunroof position. During Express Vent operation, any
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun-
movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.
roof opening to minimize the buffeting.
Sunshade Operation
Sunroof Maintenance
The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens.
the glass panel.
NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is
open.

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Ignition Off Operation The instrument panel power outlet, located below the
For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle climate control knobs, has power available only when the
Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switch ignition is ON. This power outlet will also operate a
will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch conventional cigar lighter unit.
is turned OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this
feature.
For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power sunroof
switch will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned OFF. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature. The time is programmable. Refer
to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS

There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) electrical power outlets Instrument Panel Power Outlet
on this vehicle. Both of the power outlets are protected by NOTE: To preserve the heating element, do not hold the
a fuse. lighter in the heating position.
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A second power outlet is located inside the center con- The center console power outlet is powered directly from
sole. the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged
into this power outlet may discharge the battery and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
NOTE: To ensure proper operation a MOPAR威 knob
and element must be used. 3
CAUTION!
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts
(13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp)
power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the
system will need to be replaced.
(Continued)
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CAUTION! (Continued)
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not insert any other object in the power
outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the
fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.

Power Outlet Fuse Locations

1 — #16 Fuse 15 A Blue Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel
2 — #11 Fuse 15 A Blue Power Outlet Inside Arm Rest

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WARNING! CAUTION!
To avoid serious injury or death: • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
• Only devices designed for use in this type of power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
• Do not touch with wet hands. plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will 3
• Close the lid when not in use and while driving discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
the vehicle. and/or prevent the engine from starting.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
electric shock and failure. vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.

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CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF CUPHOLDERS
EQUIPPED There are two cupholders located in the center console
An optional ash receiver is available from your autho- for the front passengers.
rized dealer and will fit in the center console front
cupholder.
The optional ash receiver also comes with a cigar lighter
that can be used with the power outlets. Refer to “Power
Outlets” in “Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle”
for further information.

Front Cupholders

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Rear Seat Bottle Holder
WARNING!
There are built-in bottle holders located in both rear door
trim panels. If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle
holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn-
ing the occupants. Be careful when closing the doors
to avoid injury. 3

Rear Bottle Holder

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STORAGE
Glovebox Storage Compartment
The glovebox storage compartment is located on the right
side of the instrument panel.

Opened Glovebox
CONSOLE FEATURES
Storage
The center console is located between the front driver
Glovebox Storage Compartment and passenger seats. The center console armrest slides
Pull on the handle to open the glovebox. forward from design position to provide added user
comfort. The center console can be used for storage and
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is also equipped with an electrical power outlet. Refer to
“Power Outlets” in “Understanding The Feature of Your
Vehicle” for further information.

Center Console Storage

The top compartment holds small items, such as a pen
and note pad, while the larger bottom compartment will
Center Console hold CDs and alike. The bottom compartment also con-
Two separate storage compartments are also located tains a 12 Volt power outlet. The console’s front opening
underneath the armrest. lid allows for easy access to these compartments.

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NOTE: CARGO AREA FEATURES
• A notch in the front of the console base allows for use The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying
of a cellular phone while it is plugged into the power versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling
outlet with the armrest latched down. nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters. When
the seats are folded down, they provide a continuous,
• The power outlet can also energize the cigar lighter in
nearly flat extension of the load floor.
the optional cup holder ash receiver.
When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make
WARNING! sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the
seatback above the seat strap.
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music
WARNING!
players, and other handheld electronic devices
should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
while driving can cause an accident due to distrac- position. If the seatback in not securely locked
tion, resulting in death or injury. into position, the seat will not provide the proper
stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
(Continued)

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Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put heavier
WARNING! (Continued)
objects as low and as far forward as possible. Place as
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle. Too much
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down weight or improperly placed weight over or behind the
position) should not be used as a play area by rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to sway.
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision. Children Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the 3
should be seated and using the proper restraint seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dan-
system. gerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
• To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The
rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit
in seats and use seat belts.
• The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve-
hicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting
in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:

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Ski Pass-Through REAR WINDOW FEATURES
There is a ski pass-through door located behind the rear
Rear Window Defroster
seat armrest that allows longer items, such as snow skis,
The rear window defroster button is located on the
to be stored in the rear cargo area. Lower the armrest and
climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to
pull downward on the latch to open the ski pass-through
turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside
door.
mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button will
illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The
rear window defroster automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of
operation, press the button a second time.
NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.

Ski Pass-Through

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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 3
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.

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CONTENTS
䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 ▫ Oil Change Required — If Equipped . . . . . . 215
䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 ▫ EVIC Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
4
䡵 Instrument Cluster — R/T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 ▫ Compass Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 196 ▫ Average Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
䡵 Mini-Trip Computer — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 210 ▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
▫ Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 ▫ Tire PSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
䡵 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — ▫ Elapsed Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
▫ EVIC Units Selection (Units In Display) . . . . 220
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
▫ System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
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▫ Personal Settings 䡵 Media Center 730N/430/430N
(Customer-Programmable Features) . . . . . . . 221 (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV
— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
䡵 Media Center 230 (REQ) — AM/FM Stereo
Radio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer ▫ Operating Instructions (Voice Command
(MP3/WMA AUX Jack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 System) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode . . . . . . 224 ▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone)
— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
▫ Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 232 䡵 Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) . . . . . . . . . 244
▫ Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files . . . . . . . 234 ▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode . . . . . 244
▫ List Button ▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) . . . . . . . . . 237 And MP3 Audio Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
▫ Info Button ▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) . . . . . . . . . 237
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode . . . . 252
▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239

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䡵 Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio ▫ Controlling The iPod威 Or External USB
(Sales Code RES+RSC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Device Using Radio Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode . . . . . 253 ▫ Play Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD ▫ List Or Browse Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
And MP3 Audio Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
▫ Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) . . . . . . . . 275
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
䡵 Steering Wheel Audio Controls — 4
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . . . . . 263 If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . . . . . 264 ▫ Right-Hand Switch Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — ▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
䡵 iPod威/USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped . . . . . 269 ▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For
Media (i.e., CD) Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
▫ Connecting The iPod威 Or External USB
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 䡵 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
▫ Using This Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 䡵 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones . . . . . . . 278

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䡵 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning . . . . . 279
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
▫ Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES

1 — Air Outlet 5 — Passenger Airbag 9 — Power Outlet

2 — Side Window Demister Outlet 6 — Glove Compartment 10 — Climate Controls
3 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Heated Seat Switch — If Equipped 11 — Ignition Switch
4 — Radio 8 — Hazard Switch 12 — Trunk Release Button

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — R/T

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and
1. Temperature Gauge
the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
ture. Any reading below the red mark of the gauge shows
from the engine cooling system.
that the engine cooling system is operating properly. The
gauge pointer may show a higher than normal tempera- 2. Fuel Door Reminder
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, in This is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is
heavy stop and go traffic, or when towing a trailer. located on the left side of the vehicle.
If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the instrument
cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle.
3. Fuel Gauge
Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
When the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position, the
the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel
pointer remains on the H (red) mark, turn the engine off
tank.
immediately and call for service.
4. Speedometer
There are steps that you can take to slow down an
Indicates the vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and
impending overheat condition. If your air conditioning is
kilometers per hour (km/h).
on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
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5. Low Fuel Light If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting
When the fuel level drops to approximately 2.0 gal- Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”.
lons (7.6 Liters), the fuel symbol will light and a
7. Air Bag Warning Light
single chime will sound.
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds
NOTE: This light will remain on until a minimum of as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
approximately 3.0 gallons of fuel is added. turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while
6. Charging System Light
driving, have the system inspected at an authorized 4
This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints”
ing system. The light should come on briefly when
in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
the ignition is first turned on and remain on briefly as a
further information.
bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s electrical devices, 8. Seat Belt Reminder Light
such as the Front Fog Lights or Rear Window Defroster. When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/
If the Charging System Light remains on, it means that RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight
the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if
system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See your local the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound.
authorized dealer. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver seat
belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Warning Light will
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flash or remain on continuously. Refer to “Occupant 10. Engine Temperature Warning Light
Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your This light warns of an overheated engine condi-
Vehicle” for further information. tion. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the
gauge approaches H , this indicator will illuminate
9. Oil Pressure Warning Light
and a single chime will sound after reaching a set
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The
threshold. Further overheating will cause the tempera-
light will come on and remain on when the
ture gauge to pass H , the indicator will continuously
ignition switch is turned from the OFF to the ON/RUN
flash and a continuous chime will occur until the engine
position, and the light will turn off after the engine is
is allowed to cool.
started. If the bulb does not come on during starting,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer. If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also,
If the light comes on and remains on while driving, stop
shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve-
the vehicle and shut off the engine. DO NOT OPERATE
hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CAUSE IS CORRECTED.
normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for
The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine. service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To
This can be determined using the procedure shown in Do In Emergencies” for further information.
“Maintaining Your Vehicle”.

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11. Brake Warning Light If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces-
This light monitors various brake functions, sary.
including brake fluid level and parking brake
application. If the brake light turns on it may WARNING!
indicate that the parking brake is applied, that
Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger-
the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with
ous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will
the anti-lock brake system.
take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately. 4
ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic
system. Failure of either half of the dual brake system is Vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock brakes (ABS), are also
indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD).
when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light
dropped below a specified level. will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair
to the ABS system is required.
The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.
The operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked
NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp
by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to
cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi-
the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for
tions. The vehicle should have service performed, and
approximately three seconds. The light should then turn
the brake fluid level checked.
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off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is NOTE: You must apply the brakes before shifting from
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light PARK.
inspected by an authorized dealer.
14. Odometer Display/Trip Odometer Display
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is The odometer display shows the total distance the ve-
applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- hicle has been driven. U.S. Federal regulations require
tion. that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify
to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has
NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is
been driven. If your odometer needs to be repaired or
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
serviced, the repair technician should leave the odometer
12. Tachometer reading the same as it was before the repair or service. If
The silver area of the scale shows the permissible engine s/he cannot do so, then the odometer must be set at zero,
revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear range. and a sticker must be placed in the door jamb stating
Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator to what the mileage was before the repair or service. It is a
prevent engine damage. good idea for you to make a record of the odometer
reading before the repair/service, so that you can be sure
13. Shift Lever Indicator
that it is properly reset, or that the door jamb sticker is
The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the
accurate if the odometer must be reset at zero.
instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the
automatic transmission.
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The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To NOTE: If the instrument cluster is equipped with the
switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and optional Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),
release the Trip Odometer button. To reset a trip odom- then all warnings including ”Low Tire,” “Door Ajar” and
eter, display the desired trip odometer to be reset then “Trunk Ajar” will only display in the EVIC. (Refer to
push and hold the button until the display resets (ap- “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” for spe-
proximately two seconds). Refer to “Trip Odometer But- cific messages).
ton” for additional information.
LoW tirE
Vehicle Odometer Messages When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer 4
When the appropriate conditions exist, the odometer will display will toggle between LoW and tirE for three
display the following messages: cycles.
HOTOIL
door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door Ajar When this message is displayed there is a engine oil
dECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trunk Ajar over-temperature condition. When this condition occurs,
LoW tirE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low Tire Pressure the “HOTOIL” message will be displayed in the odom-
CHANgE OIL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil Change Required eter along with a chime.
gASCAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Cap Fault
HOTOIL . . . . . . . Engine Oil Temperature Exceeds Safe Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To Do In
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gASCAP means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate
If the vehicle diagnostic system detects a leak or change dependent upon your personal driving style.
in the evaporative system, or the fuel filler cap is loose,
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
improperly installed, or damaged, the words “gASCAP”
time you turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
will display in the odometer display area. If this occurs,
To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the
tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the odom-
Trip Odometer button on the instrument cluster. To reset
eter reset button to turn off the “gASCAP” message.
the oil change indicator system (after performing the
(Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic System — OBDII” in
scheduled maintenance) perform the following proce-
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information). If
dure:
the problem continues, the message will appear the next
time the vehicle is started. See your authorized dealer 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position
service center as soon as possible. (do not start the engine).
CHANgE OIL 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly 3 times
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change within 10 seconds.
indicator system. The “CHANgE OIL” message will flash
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately
12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
change indicator system is duty cycle based, which reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
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4. For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle 17. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle This light informs you of a problem with the
Information Center (EVIC)”. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a
problem is detected, the light will come on
15. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped
while the engine is running. If the light remains
This indicator shows that the Electronic Speed
lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be
Control System is ON.
drivable and not need towing, however see your autho-
16. Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset Button rized dealer for service as soon as possible. 4
Trip Odometer If the light is flashing when the engine is running you
Press and release this button to change the display from may experience power loss, an elevated/rough idle, and
odometer to “Trip A.” Press and release it a second time increased brake pedal effort, and your vehicle may
to change the display to “Trip B.” Press and release it a require towing. Immediate service is required.
third time to change the display back to the odometer.
The light will come on when the ignition switch is first
To reset the trip odometer, first display the trip mileage turned on and remain on briefly as a bulb check. This is
that you want to reset, “Trip A” or “Trip B.” Then push normal. If the light does not come on during starting,
and hold the button (approximately two seconds) until have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
the display resets to 0 miles (km). The odometer must be
in Trip Mode to reset the trip odometer.
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18. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped 21. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the park This light will flash rapidly for approximately
lights or headlights are turned on. 16 seconds when the alarm system is arming.
The light will begin to flash slowly indicating
that the system is armed. The light will stop
19. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator flashing when the vehicle is disarmed.
Light — If Equipped
22. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con-
Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped
trol system (ESC) has been turned off by the
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
driver.
Light” in the instrument cluster will come on
when the ignition switch is turned to the
20. Turn Signal Indicators
ON/RUN position. It should go out with the
The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior
engine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction In-
turn signal, when using the turn signal lever. A
dicator Light” comes on continuously with the engine
chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile
running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC
(1.6 km) with either turn signal on.
system. If this light remains on after several ignition
NOTE: If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles
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(kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see 24. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
problem diagnosed and corrected. should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
NOTE:
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
• The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo-
has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to
ON/RUN.
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should 4
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
• Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC tires.)
system will be ON, even if it was turned off previously.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
• The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when
when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
that caused the ESC activation. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
23. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
lights are on.
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
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reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect of reasons, including the installation of replacement or
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys-
tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety
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the bulb does not come on when turning the key from
CAUTION!
LOCK to ON/RUN, have the condition checked
The TPMS has been optimized for the original promptly.
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap,
warning have been established for the tire size
poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the light after
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera-
engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
tion or sensor damage may result when using re-
stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In
placement equipment that is not of the same size,
most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will 4
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
not require towing.
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can or
balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a CAUTION!
TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
25. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) damage to the engine control system. It also could
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of affect fuel economy and drivability. If the MIL is
an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and
monitors emissions, engine, and automatic trans- power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is
mission control systems. The light will illuminate when required.
the key is in the ON/RUN position before engine start. If
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the conventional brake system will continue to operate
WARNING!
normally provided that the BRAKE warning light is not
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced on.
above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced
operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you
as soon as possible to restore the benefit of Anti-Lock
drive slowly or park over flammable substances such
Brakes.
as dry plants, wood, cardboard, etc. This could result
in death or serious injury to the driver, occupants or The ABS warning light should be checked frequently to
others. assure that it is operating properly. Turn the ignition key
to the on position, but do not start the vehicle. The light
26. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light — If Equipped should come on. If the light does not come on, have the
This light monitors the ABS. This light will system inspected by an authorized dealer.
come on when the ignition key is turned to the
27. Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If
ON/RUN position and may stay on for ap-
Equipped
proximately three seconds.
This light indicates that the transmission fluid
If the ABS light remains on or comes on during driving, temperature is running hot. This may occur
it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this
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and stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into 28. High Beam Indicator
NEUTRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the This light indicates that the headlights are on high
light turns off. beam. Pull the turn signal lever toward the steer-
ing wheel to switch the headlights to low beam.
CAUTION!
29. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- Display — If Equipped
ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause This display shows the EVIC messages when the appro-
severe transmission damage or transmission failure. priate conditions exist. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor- 4
mation Center (EVIC)” for further information.
WARNING!
If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is
illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle,
in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to
boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.

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MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED Control Buttons
The Mini-Trip Computer is located in the instrument
cluster and features a driver-interactive trip information
and temperature display.
NOTE: The system will display the last known outside
temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to
be driven several minutes before the updated tempera-
ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the
displayed temperature; therefore, temperature readings
are not updated when the vehicle is not moving.

Mini-Trip Control Buttons

STEP Button
Press the STEP button located on the steering wheel to
scroll through sub menus (i.e., Temperature, Trip Func-
tions: Odometer, Trip A, Trip B).

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RESET Button ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
To reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED
ON position, then press and hold the RESET button The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
located on the steering wheel. tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.
The following displays can be reset or changed:
• Trip A
• Trip B 4
Trip Odometer (ODO)
This display shows the distance traveled since the last
reset. Press and release the STEP button on the instru-
ment cluster to switch from odometer, to Trip A or Trip B.
Trip A
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last
reset.
Trip B Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last
reset.
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The EVIC consists of the following: The system allows the driver to select information by
pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering
• Compass Heading Display (N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE,
wheel:
SW)
• Mileage (Avg/MPG)
• Miles To Empty
• Low Tire Information (Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) Displays) — if equipped
• Timer
• Units
• System Warnings (Door Ajar, etc.)
• Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons
• Outside Temperature Display (°F or °C)
• Audio Mode Displays – 12 preset Radio Stations or CD
Title and Track number when playing
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Press and release the MENU button to advance Press and release the SELECT Button to accept
the display to each of the EVIC Main Menu a selection. The SELECT Button also resets
features. Upon reaching the last item in the various Trip Functions.
MENU Main Menu the EVIC will advance to the first SELECT
Button item in the Main Menu with the next MENU Button
button press and release.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Press and release the DOWN button to advance Displays
the display through the various Trip Functions When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays 4
or Personal Settings. the following messages:
DOWN
Button
• Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime
after one mile traveled)
Press and release the COMPASS button to
• Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
display the compass heading, the outside
temperature, and Audio Info (when the ra- • Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
COMPASS dio is on) screen when the current screen is • Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single
Button not the compass, outside temp, audio info
chime)
screen.

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• Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single • Key In Ignition
chime)
• Remote start aborted — Door ajar
• RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Battery Low (with a
• Remote start aborted — Hood ajar
single chime)
• Remote start aborted — Trunk ajar
• Personal Settings Not Avail – Vehicle Not In PARK
• Remote start aborted — Fuel low
• Personal Settings Not Avail – Vehicle in Motion
• Remote start disabled — System fault
• Door Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which door
is open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in • Oil Change Required (with a single chime)
motion).
• Low Tire (with a graphic of the car showing which
• Doors Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which doors tire(s) is/are low - with a single chime). Refer to ⬙Tire
are open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in Pressure Monitoring System⬙ in ⬙Starting and Operat-
motion). ing⬙.
• Trunk Open (with vehicle graphic showing an open • Check TPM System (with a single chime) Refer to ⬙Tire
trunk and A single chime ) Pressure Monitoring System⬙ in ⬙Starting and
Operating⬙.
• Lights On

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Oil Change Required — If Equipped 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change within 10 seconds.
indicator system. The Oil Change Required message will
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
flash in the EVIC display for approximately five seconds
after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the reset. If necessary repeat this procedure.
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
EVIC Main Menu 4
your personal driving style.
To step to each main menu feature press and release the
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each MENU button once for each step. A step from the last
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN item in the list will cause the first item in the feature list
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and to be displayed. The following features are in the Main
release the MENU button. To reset the oil change indica- menu:
tor system (after performing the scheduled maintenance),
• Compass, Outside Temperature, Audio Information (if
perform the following procedure:
radio is on) display
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not
• Average Fuel Economy
start the engine.)
• Distance to Empty
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• Tire Pressure Status display Compass Display
The compass heading indicates the direction
• Elapsed Time
the vehicle is facing. Press and release the
• EVIC Units Selection compass button to display one of eight
• System Status COMPASS compass headings, the outside temperature,
Button and audio information (if the radio is on) if
• Personal Settings the EVIC display is not already displaying
this screen.
NOTE: For features in the EVIC that can be reset
(Average Fuel Economy and Elapsed Time), the EVIC NOTE: The system will display the last known outside
prompts a reset with a SELECT button graphic and the temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to
word RESET next to it. be driven several minutes before the updated tempera-
ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the
When the SELECT button is pressed, the selected feature
displayed temperature; therefore, temperature readings
will reset and RESET ALL will display next to the
are not updated when the vehicle is not moving.
SELECT button graphic. Pressing SELECT a second time
will reset both Average Fuel Economy and Elapsed Time.
After three seconds without pressing SELECT, RESET
ALL will return to RESET and only the selected feature
will have been reset.
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Automatic Compass Calibration Manual Compass Calibration
This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the If the compass appears erratic or inaccurate, and the
need to calibrate the compass manually. When the ve- variance has been properly set, you may wish to manu-
hicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the ally recalibrate the compass. To manually calibrate the
EVIC will flash the “CAL” indicator until the compass is compass:
calibrated. You may calibrate the compass by completing
1. Start the engine. Leave the shift lever in PARK in order
one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large
to enter the EVIC Programming Menus.
metal or metallic objects) until the CAL indicator in the 4
EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally. 2. Press and release the MENU button until “Personal
Settings” displays in the EVIC.
NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and
an environment free from large metallic objects such as 3. Press and release the DOWN button until “Calibrate
buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, Compass Yes” displays in the EVIC.
etc.
4. Press and release the SELECT button and the “CAL”
indicator will start flashing.
5. Drive the vehicle slowly (under 5 mph / 8 km/h),
completing one or more circles (in an area free from large
metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” indicator turns
off. The compass will now function normally.
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Compass Variance
Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic
North and Geographic North. To compensate for the
differences, the variance should be set for the zone where
the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly
set, the compass will automatically compensate for the
differences and provide the most accurate compass head-
ing.
NOTE: Magnetic and battery powered devices, (such as
cell phones, iPod’s, radar detectors, PDA’s and laptops)
should be kept away from the top of the instrument
panel. This is where the compass module is located and Compass Variance Map
such devices may interfere and cause false compass
To Change Compass Variance:
readings.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Leave the
shift lever in PARK.
2. Press and release the MENU button until “Personal
Settings” displays in the EVIC.
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3. Press and release the DOWN button until “Compass Distance To Empty (DTE)
Variance” and the current Variance Value displays in the
Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with
EVIC.
the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
4. Press and release the SELECT button to increment the determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous
Variance Value by one, (one button press per update), and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel
until the proper variance zone is selected according to the tank level. DTE cannot be reset.
map.
NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle 4
NOTE: The Variance Values will wrap around from 15 loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of
back to 1. The Default Variance is Zone 8. the vehicle, regardless of the DTE display value.
Average Fuel Economy When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)
estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
to a text display of ⬙LOW FUEL”. This display will
Average Fuel Economy can be reset by pressing and
continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a
holding the SELECT button (as prompted in the EVIC
significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the
display). Upon reset, the history information will be
LOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will display.
erased, and the averaging will continue from the last fuel
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Tire PSI Elapsed Time
Press and release the MENU button until ⬙Tire PSI⬙ is
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset.
displayed.
Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is
Tire pressure information is displayed as follows: in the RUN or START position.
• If tire pressure is OK for all tires, TIRE and a vehicle Elapsed time is displayed as follows:
graphic are displayed with tire pressure values in each
hours:minutes:seconds
corner or the graphic.
Elapsed time can be reset by pressing and holding the
• If one or more tires have low pressure, LOW TIRE and
SELECT button (as prompted in the EVIC display). Upon
a vehicle graphic are displayed with tire pressure
reset all digits will change to zeros and time will start
values in each corner of the graphic. Tire pressure
incrementing again if the ignition switch is in RUN or
values that are too low will be flashing.
START.
• If the Tire Pressure System requires service, ⬙Check
EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display)
TPM System⬙ is displayed. Tire PSI is an information
only function and cannot be reset. Displays the units used for the Outside Temperature,
Average Fuel Economy, Distance to Empty and Tire
Pressure features. Press and Release the SELECT button
to toggle units between ⬙U.S.⬙ and ⬙METRIC⬙.
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System Status Press and release the DOWN button to display the
following programmable features:
Displays SYSTEM OK if there are no active Warning
Messages stored. Pressing and releasing the DOWN Language
button when SYSTEM OK is displayed will do nothing. When in this display you may select different languages
Displays SYSTEM WARNINGS PRESENT if there are for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions.
active Warning Messages stored. Pressing and releasing Pressing the SELECT button while in this display selects
the DOWN button when SYSTEM WARNINGS PRES- English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Dutch de-
ENT is displayed will display each stored warning for pending on availability. As you continue, the displayed 4
each button press. Press and Release the MENU button to information will be shown in the selected language.
return to the Main Menu.
Auto Unlock on Exit
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable When ON is selected and the transaxle is in the PARK or
Features) NEUTRAL position, all doors will unlock when the
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall driver’s door is opened. To make your selection, press the
features when the automatic transaxle is in PARK. SELECT button until ON or OFF appears.
Press and release the MENU button until “Personal RKE Unlock
Settings” displays in the EVIC. When “Driver Door 1st Press” is selected, only the
driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When
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Driver Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKE without the Sound Horn on lock feature selected. To
transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passen- make your selection, press and release the SELECT
ger’s doors. When “All Doors 1st Press” is selected, all of button until ON or OFF appears.
the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE
Headlamp Off Delay
transmitter UNLOCK button. To make your selection,
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
press and release the SELECT button until “Driver Door
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
1st Press” or “All Doors 1st Press” appears.
when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press
Sound Horn with Lock the SELECT button until 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds appears.
When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when
Headlamps With Wipers (Available with Auto
the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This feature
Headlights Only)
may be selected with or without the Flash Lamp with
When ON is selected, and the headlight switch is in the
Lock feature. To make your selection, press and release
AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi-
the SELECT button until ON or OFF appears.
mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The
Flash Lamp with Lock headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned
When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the selection, press the SELECT button until ON or OFF
RKE transmitter. This feature may be selected with or appears.

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NOTE: Turning the headlights on during the daytime Illumin. Approach
causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
brightness, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
Features Of Your Vehicle.” unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter. To
make your selection, press the SELECT button until
Key-Off Power Delay
“OFF,” “30 sec,” “60 sec,” or “90 sec” appears.
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect™ phone (if equipped), and Display Units In
power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes The EVIC and odometer can be changed between English 4
after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. and Metric units of measure. To make your selection,
Opening either front vehicle door will cancel this feature. press and release the SELECT button until “U.S.” or
To make your selection, press the SELECT button until “METRIC” appears.
Off, 45 sec., 5 min., or 10 min. appears.
Compass Variance
Refer to “Compass Display” for more information.
Calibrate Compass
Refer to “Compass Display” for more information.

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MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
(MP3/WMA AUX JACK)
position to operate the radio.
NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
side of the radio faceplate.
Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the
radio. Press the ON/VOLUME control knob a second
time to turn off the radio.
Electronic Volume Control
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the
ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the
volume and to the left decreases it.
When the audio system is turned ON, the sound will be
set at the same volume level as last played.
SEEK Buttons
Media Center 230 (REQ) Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next
listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch
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to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not
will remain tuned to the new station until you make available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With
another selection. Holding either button will bypass Uconnect Phone” message will display on the radio
stations without stopping until you release it. screen.
SCAN Button Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped
Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature
the next listenable station in AM, FM or Satellite (if (if equipped). Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the
equipped) frequencies, pausing for five seconds at each Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further 4
listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop details.
the search, press the SCAN button a second time.
If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not
Voice Command Button Uconnect™ Phone — If available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With
Equipped Uconnect Phone” message will display on the radio
Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature screen.
(if equipped). Refer to “Voice Command in the
TIME Button
Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further
Press the TIME button to alternate locations of the time
details.
and frequency display.

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Clock Setting Procedure INFO Button
Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call
1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink.
letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text
2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/ message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
SCROLL control knob.
RW/FF
3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons
SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the
will begin to blink. direction of the arrows. This feature operates in AM, FM
or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies.
4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/
SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control TUNE Control
knob to save the time change. Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.
5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds.
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade
The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS
and selecting the “SET HOME CLOCK” entry. Once in
will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to
this display follow the above procedure, starting at
the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones.
step 2.

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Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to
time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade.
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
MUSIC TYPE Button
mid-range tones.
Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button
time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the seconds will allow the program format type to be se-
treble tones. lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast 4
Music Type information.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth
time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/ Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following
SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the format types:
sound level from the right or left side speakers. 16-Digit Character
Program Type
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time Display
and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control No program type or
None
knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between undefined
the front and rear speakers. Adult Hits Adlt Hit
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16-Digit Character 16-Digit Character

Program Type Program Type
Display Display
Classic Rock Cls Rock Soft Soft
College College Soft Rock Soft Rck
Country Country Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R & B
Foreign Language Language Sports Sports
Information Inform Talk Talk
Jazz Jazz Top 40 Top 40
News News Weather Weather
Nostalgia Nostalga By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon
Oldies Oldies is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency
Personality Persnlty station with the same selected Music Type name. The
Public Public Music Type function only operates when in the FM
Rhythm and Blues R&B mode.
Religious Music Rel Musc If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type
Religious Talk Rel Talk (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be
Rock Rock exited and the radio will tune to the preset station.

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SETUP Button • DVD Play Options - Selecting the DVD Play Options
Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between will display the following:
the following items:
• Subtitle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch
NOTE: Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll subtitles to different subtitle languages that are
through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button to available on the disc (if equipped).
select an entry and make changes.
• Audio Stream – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will
• DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, switch to different audio languages (if supported on 4
selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current the disc) (if equipped).
highlighted selection. Use the remote control to scroll
• Angle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change
up and down the menu (if equipped).
the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (if
• DISC Play/Pause - You can toggle between equipped).
playing the DVD and pausing the DVD by
NOTE:
pushing the SELECT button (if equipped).
• The available selections for each of the above entries
varies depending upon the disc.
• These selections can only be made while playing a
DVD.

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• VES™ Power - Allows you to turn VES™ ON and Menu Language — If Equipped
OFF (if equipped). Selecting this item will allow the user to choose the
default startup DVD menu language (effective only if
• VES™ Lock - Locks out rear VES™ remote controls (if
language supported by disc). If you want to select a
equipped).
language not listed, then scroll down and select ⬙other.⬙
• VES™ CH1/CH2 - Allows the user to change the Enter the four-digit country code using the TUNE/
mode of either the IR1 or IR2 wireless headphones by SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the
pressing the AUDIO/SELECT button (if equipped). number and then push to select.
• Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button allows Audio Language — If Equipped
you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio
knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the language (effective only if the language is supported by
TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes. the disc). You can select a language not listed by scrolling
Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to save down and selecting ⬙other.⬙ Enter the country code using
changes. the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down
to select the number and then push to select.
• Player Defaults - Selecting this item will allow the
user to scroll through the following items and set
defaults according to customer preference.

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Subtitle Language — If Equipped AutoPlay — If Equipped
Selecting this item allows you to choose a default subtitle When this is set to On and a DVD video is inserted, it will
language (effective only if the language is supported by bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the
the disc). You can select a language not listed by scrolling movie. In some rare cases, the DVD player may not
down and selecting ⬙other.⬙ Enter the country code using auto-play the main title. In such cases, use the MENU
the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down button on the remote control to select desired title to play.
to select the number and then push to select.
NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before
Subtitles — If Equipped loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings after 4
Selecting this item allows you to choose between subtitle a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, the
Off or On. defaults are effective only if the disc supports the
customer-preferred settings.
Audio DRC — If Equipped
Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio AM and FM Buttons
dynamic range. The default is set to ⬙High,⬙ and under Press the buttons to select AM or FM mode.
this setting, dialogues will play at 11 db higher than if the
SET Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory
setting is ⬙Normal.⬙
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
Aspect Ratio — If Equipped commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.
Selecting this item allows you to choose between wide The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
screen, pan scan, and letter box. Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this station
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and press and release that button. If a button is not Buttons 1 - 6
selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you
ton, the station will continue to play but will not be commit to pushbutton memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12
stored into pushbutton memory. Satellite (if equipped) stations}.
You may add a second station to each pushbutton by DISC Button
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display AM/FM modes to Disc modes.
window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and
both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM,
MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)
and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into
The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by
pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2
geographic region. These region codes must match in
memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton
order for the disc to play. If the region code for the DVD
twice.
disc does not match the region code for the radio DVD
Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding player, it will not play the disc. Customers may take their
button number will display. vehicle to an authorized dealer to change the region code
of the player a maximum of five times.

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Radio display will show ⬙LOADING DISC⬙ when the disc
CAUTION!
is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is
The radio may shut down during extremely hot reading the disc.
conditions. When this occurs, the radio will indicate
“Disc Hot” and shut off until a safe temperature is CAUTION!
reached. This shutdown is necessary to protect the
This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs only.
optics of the DVD player and other radio internal
The use of other sized discs may damage the CD
components.
player mechanism. 4
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s)
position to operate the radio.
Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton
LOAD Button — Loading Compact Disc(s) with the corresponding number (1-6) where the
Press the LOAD button and the pushbutton with the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and
corresponding number (1-6) where the CD is being move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio
loaded. The radio will display PLEASE WAIT and display will show ⬙EJECTING DISC⬙ when the disc is
prompt when to INSERT DISC. After the radio displays being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc.
⬙INSERT DISC,⬙ insert the CD into the player.

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Press and hold the EJECT button for five seconds and all RW/FF (CD MODE)
CDs will be ejected from the radio. Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will
begin to fast forward until FF is released, or RW or
The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF.
another CD button is pressed. The RW (Rewind) button
SEEK Button (CD MODE) works in a similar manner.
Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the
AM or FM Button (CD MODE)
CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning
Switches the radio into the AM or FM radio mode.
of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the
previous selection if the CD is within the first second of Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files
the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable
button will allow you to scroll through the tracks faster in MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited.
CD and MP3/MWA modes. When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to the
following restrictions.
SCAN Button (CD MODE)
Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the Supported Media (Disc Types)
CD currently playing. The MP3/WMA file recording media supported by the
radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3,WMA, DVD Video,
TIME Button (CD MODE)
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and CDDA+MP3.
Press this button to change the display from a large CD
playing time display to a small CD playing time display.
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Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.
The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal
Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3/
When reading discs recorded using formats other than WMA files). Discs created with an option such as ⬙keep
ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read disc open after writing⬙ are most likely multisession
files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- discs. The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3/
mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. WMA playback may result in longer disc loading times.
The radio uses the following limits for file systems: If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and 4
MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/
• Maximum number of directory levels: 8
WMA tracks on that disc.
• Maximum number of files: 255
Supported MP3/WMA File Formats
• Maximum number of folders: 100 The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3/WMA
extension as MP3/WMA files. Non-MP3/WMA files
• Maximum number of characters in file/folder names:
named with the *.MP3/WMA extension may cause play-
• Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- back problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file
character extension) as an invalid MP3/WMA and will not play the file.
• Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- When using the MP3/WMA encoder to compress audio
character extension) data to an MP3/WMA file, the bit rate and sampling
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frequencies in the following table are supported. In ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title
addition, variable bit rates (VBR) are also supported. The are supported for ID3 version 1 tags. ID3 version 2 is not
majority of MP3/WMA files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate supported by the radios.
and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates.
Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not
MPEG Sampling Fre- supported.
Bit Rate (kbps)
Specification quency (kHz)
320, 256, 224, Playback of MP3/WMA Files
MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128, When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded,
48, 44.1, 32 the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium
Layer 3 112, 96, 80, 64,
56, 48 contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more
160, 128, 144, time to start playing the MP3/WMA files.
MPEG-2 Audio
24, 22.05, 16 112, 96, 80, 64, Loading times for playback of MP3/WMA files may be
Layer 3
56, 48
affected by the following:
WMA Sampling Fre- • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than
Bit Rate (kbps)
Specification quency (kHz) CD-R media
48, 64, 96, 128,
WMA 44.1 and 48 • Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer
160, 192 VBR
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• Number of files and folders - Loading times will INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
increase with more files and folders Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through
the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File
To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended
Name, and Folder Name (if available).
to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a
single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Press the INFO button once more to return to ⬙elapsed
before writing to the disc. time⬙ priority mode.
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or 4
Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders more and radio will display song titles for each file.
on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by
Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds
turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Selecting a
to return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ display.
folder by pressing the TUNE/SCROLL control knob will
begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which
playable files). allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an
MP3/WMA player, cassette player, or microphone and
The folder list will time out after five seconds.
utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source
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Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
iary device if the AUX jack is connected. Press the TIME button to change the display from
elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will
NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the
display for five seconds.
device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio
is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode)
AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume No function.
down.
SET Button (Auxiliary Mode)
SEEK Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function.
No function.
Operating Instructions — Voice Command System
SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) (If Equipped)
No function. For the radio, Refer to “Voice Command” in the
Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further
EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode)
details.
No function.
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If
Equipped)
Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the Uconnect™ User
Manual located on the DVD for further details.
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Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment DTS™
System (VES)™ (If Equipped) ⬙DTS™⬙ and ⬙DTS™ 2.0⬙ are trademarks of Digital The-
Refer to “Video Entertainment System (VES)™” for fur- ater Systems, Inc.
ther details.
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If
Dolby威 Equipped
Manufactured under license from Dolby威 Laboratories. Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast-
⬙Dolby威⬙ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to
Dolby威 Laboratories. coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite 4
Radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music,
Macrovision
sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil-
This product incorporates copyright protection technol-
dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios.
ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec-
tual property rights. Use of this copyright protection NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has
technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is limited coverage in Alaska.
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only,
System Activation
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio
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radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel- using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is
come kit that contains general information, including selected. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and the
how to setup your on-line listening account. For further Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number
information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on
visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at www- the radio to exit this screen.
.siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents.
Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Press the SAT button until ⬙SAT⬙ appears in the display. A
Number (ESN/SID) CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio
Please have the following information available when mode.
calling:
Satellite Antenna
1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the
Number (ESN/SID). roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects
placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause
2. Your Vehicle Identification Number.
decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as
To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within
the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly
ESN/SID Access
on or above the antenna.
With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi-
tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll
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Reception Quality SEEK Buttons
Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next
following reasons: channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek
up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will
• The vehicle is parked in an underground parking
remain tuned to the new channel until you make another
structure or under a physical obstacle.
selection. Holding either button will bypass channels
• Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the without stopping until you release it.
form of short audio mutes.
SCAN Button 4
• Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for
cause intermittent reception. the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con-
tinuing to the next. To stop the search, press the SCAN
• Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can
button a second time.
cause signal blockage.
INFO Button
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia
Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa-
(Satellite) Mode
tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail-
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or able). Also, pressing and holding the INFO button for an
ACC position to operate the radio.

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

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SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
When you are receiving a channel that you wish to button number will display.
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.
Buttons 1 - 6
The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you
Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel
commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations).
and press and release that button. If a button is not
selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/
ton, the channel will continue to play but will not be RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED 4
stored into pushbutton memory.
NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side
You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by of the unit’s faceplate.
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display Refer to your Uconnect™ Multimedia RHR, RER, RBZ or
window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2. This RHB user’s manual for detailed operating instructions.
allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into Operating Instructions (Voice Command System)
pushbutton memory. The channels stored in SET 2 — If Equipped
memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ User
twice. Manual located on the DVD for further details.

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Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If
Equipped
Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the Uconnect™ User
Manual located on the DVD for further details.

MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)

NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right
side of the radio faceplate.

Media Center 130 (RES)

Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
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Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) TIME Button
Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time
radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second and radio frequency.
time to turn off the radio.
Clock Setting Procedure
Electronic Volume Control
1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink.
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction, without stopping. Turning 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/
the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the SCROLL control knob. 4
volume, and to the left decreases it.
3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/
When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes
set at the same volume level as last played. will begin to blink.
SEEK Buttons 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control
listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch knob to save time change.
to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio
5. To exit, press any button/knob, or wait five seconds.
will remain tuned to the new station until you make
another selection. Holding either button will bypass
stations without stopping, until you release it.
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RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third
Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL
causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either treble tones.
AM or FM frequencies.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth
TUNE Control time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/
Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. sound level from the right or left side speakers.
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control
will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between
the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones. the front and rear speakers.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to
time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade.
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
AM/FM Button
mid-range tones.
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SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
Memory button number will display.
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
Buttons 1 - 6
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND
These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you
button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display
commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM
window. Select the button (1 to 6) you wish to lock onto
stations).
this station and press and release that button. If a button
is not selected within five seconds after pressing the DISC Button 4
SET/RND button, the station will continue to play but Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from
will not be stored into pushbutton memory. AM/FM modes to Disc modes.
You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play
the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the
NOTE:
display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and
• The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM
position to operate the radio.
and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.
The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD),
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discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and
CAUTION!
multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
• This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
only. The use of other sized discs may damage the
Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD
CD player mechanism.
label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into
the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel
radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than away and jam the player mechanism.
1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be • The RES Media Center is a single CD player. Do
ejected before a new disc can be loaded. not attempt to insert a second CD if one is already
loaded.
If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio
ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD
begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will Press the EJECT button to eject the CD.
show the track number, and index time in minutes and
seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1.
If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within
10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed,
the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF.
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NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on AM/FM Button
convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). Press the button to select either AM or FM mode.
SEEK Button SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate
CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the
of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting
previous selection if the CD is within the first second of change of pace.
the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK 4
Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran-
button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in
domly selected track.
CD and MP3 modes.
Press the RND button a second time to stop Random
TIME Button
Play.
Press this button to change the display from a large CD
playing time display to a small CD playing time display. Notes on Playing MP3 Files
The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3
RW/FF
file recording media and formats are limited. When
Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD
writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric-
player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or
tions.
RW or another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse)
button works in a similar manner.
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Supported Media (Disc Types) a number instead. With a maximum number of files,
The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With
CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this
display.)
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names:
Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
• Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three-
When reading discs recorded using formats other than
character extension)
ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read
files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three-
mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. character extension)
The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.
Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal
• Maximum number of folder levels: 8
CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files).
• Maximum number of files: 255 Discs created with an option such as ⬙keep disc open after
writing⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of
• Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file
multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in
names and folder names is limited. For large numbers
longer disc loading times.
of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to
display the file name and folder name, and will assign
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Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling Fre-
The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Bit Rate (kbps)
Specification quency (kHz)
sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 160, 128, 144,
extension may cause playback problems. The radio is MPEG-2 Audio 112, 96, 80, 64,
designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will 24, 22.05, 16
Layer 3 56, 48, 40, 32, 24,
not play the file. 16, 8
When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title
an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not 4
following table are supported. In addition, variable bit supported by the radios.
rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files
Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not
use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or
supported.
VBR bit rate.
MPEG Sampling Fre- Playback of MP3 Files
Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the
Specification quency (kHz)
320, 256, 224, radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium
MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more
48, 44.1, 32 time to start playing the MP3 files.
Layer 3 112, 96, 80, 64,
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Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
by the following: The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which
allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an
• Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than
MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s
CD-R media
audio system to amplify the source and play through the
• Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer vehicle speakers.
to load than non-multisession discs
Pressing the DISC/AUX button will change the mode to
• Number of files and folders - Loading times will auxiliary device if the AUX jack is connected.
increase with more files and folders
NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the
To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended device’s volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is
to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX
single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down.
before writing to the disc.
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Press this button to change the display to time of day. The
time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is
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MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
(SALES CODE RES+RSC)
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right position to operate the radio.
side of the radio faceplate.
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the
radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second
time to turn off the radio. 4
Electronic Volume Control
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the
ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the
volume and to the left decreases it.
When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be
set at the same volume level as last played.
Media Center 130 (RES/RSC) SEEK Buttons
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next
listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch
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to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped
will remain tuned to the new station until you make Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature
another selection. Holding either button will bypass (if equipped). Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Under-
stations without stopping until you release it. standing The Features Of Your Vehicle”.
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not
Refer to “Voice Command” in “Understanding The Fea- available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With
tures Of Your Vehicle”. Uconnect Phone” message will display on the radio
screen.
Voice Command Button Uconnect™ Phone — If
Equipped TIME Button
Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time
(if equipped). Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Under- and radio frequency.
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle”.
Clock Setting Procedure
If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not
1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink.
available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With
Uconnect Phone” message will display on the radio 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/
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3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ INFO Button
SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call
will begin to blink. letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text
message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/
SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control RW/FF
knob to save time change. Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons
causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the
5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds.
direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either 4
The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button. AM or FM frequencies.
For vehicles equipped with satellite radio, press the
TUNE Control
SETUP button, use the TUNE/SCROLL control to select
Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise
SET CLOCK, and then follow the above procedure,
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.
starting at Step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite
radio, press the SETUP button and then follow the above Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade
procedure, starting at Step 2. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS
will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to
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Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to
time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade.
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
MUSIC TYPE Button
mid-range tones.
Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button
time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the seconds will allow the program format type to be se-
treble tones. lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast
Music Type information.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth
time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/ Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following
SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the format types:
sound level from the right or left side speakers. 16-Digit Character
Program Type
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time Display
and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control No program type or
None
knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between undefined
the front and rear speakers. Adult Hits Adlt Hit
Classical Classicl

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16-Digit Character 16-Digit Character

Program Type Program Type
Display Display
Classic Rock Cls Rock Soft Soft
College College Soft Rock Soft Rck
Country Country Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B
Foreign Language Language Sports Sports
Information Inform Talk Talk 4
Jazz Jazz Top 40 Top 40
News News Weather Weather
Nostalgia Nostalga By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon
Oldies Oldies is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency
Personality Persnlty station with the same selected Music Type name. The
Public Public Music Type function only operates when in the FM
Rhythm and Blues R&B mode.
Religious Music Rel Musc If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type
Religious Talk Rel Talk (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be
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SETUP Button window. Select the button (1–6) you wish to lock onto this
Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between station and press and release that button. If a button is
the following items: not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET/
RND button, the station will continue to play but will not
• Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow
be stored into pushbutton memory.
you to set the clock. Adjust the hours by turning the
TUNE/SCROLL control knob. After adjusting the You may add a second station to each pushbutton by
hours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the
the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and
control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM
to save time change. and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.
The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by
AM/FM Button
pressing the pushbutton twice.
Press the button to select either AM or FM mode.
Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton
button number will display.
Memory
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND
button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display
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Buttons 1 - 6 Inserting Compact Disc(s)
These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD
commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into
stations). the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the
radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than
DISC/AUX Button
1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be
Pressing the DISC/AUX button will allow you to switch
ejected before a new disc can be loaded.
from AM/FM modes to DISC/AUX mode.
If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio 4
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and
ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and
MP3 Audio Play
begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will
NOTE: show the track number, and index time in minutes and
• The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1.
position to operate the radio.
CAUTION!
• This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD),
recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs
discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and only. The use of other sized discs may damage the
multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks. CD player mechanism.
(Continued)
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SEEK Button
CAUTION! (Continued)
Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the
• Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning
away and jam the player mechanism. of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the
• The RES Media Center is a single CD player. Do previous selection if the CD is within the first second of
not attempt to insert a second CD if one is already the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK
loaded. button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in
CD and MP3 modes.
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD
Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. TIME Button
Press this button to change the display from a large CD
playing time display to a small CD playing time display.
If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within
10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, RW/FF
the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will
begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or
A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) button
NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on works in a similar manner.
convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). AM/FM Button
Press the button to select either AM or FM mode.
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SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
Press this button while the CD is playing to activateThe medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660
Random Play. This feature plays the selections on theLevel 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
compact disc in random order to provide an interesting
When reading discs recorded using formats other than
change of pace. ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read
files properly and may be unable to play the file nor-
Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran-
mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported.
domly selected track.
The radio uses the following limits for file systems: 4
Press the SET/RND button a second time to stop Ran-
dom Play. • Maximum number of folder levels: 8
Notes On Playing MP3 Files • Maximum number of files: 255
The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3
• Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file
file recording media and formats are limited. When
names and folder names is limited. For large numbers
writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric-
of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to
tions.
display the file name and folder name and will assign
Supported Media (Disc Types) a number instead. With a maximum number of files,
The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are
CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
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exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With Supported MP3 File Formats
200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten-
display.) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3
extension may cause playback problems. The radio is
• Maximum number of characters in file/folder names:
designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will
• Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- not play the file.
character extension)
When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to
• Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the
character extension) following table are supported. In addition, variable bit
rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files
Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.
use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or
Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal
VBR bit rates.
CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files).
Discs created with an option such as ⬙keep disc open after MPEG Sampling Fre-
Bit Rate (kbps)
writing⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of Specification quency (kHz)
multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in 320, 256, 224,
longer disc loading times. MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,
48, 44.1, 32
Layer 3 112, 96, 80, 64,
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MPEG Sampling Fre- Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected
Bit Rate (kbps) by the following:
Specification quency (kHz)
160, 128, 144, • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than
MPEG-2 Audio 112, 96, 80, 64, CD-R media
24, 22.05, 16
Layer 3 56, 48, 40, 32, 24,
16, 8 • Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer
to load than non-multisession discs
ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title
are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not • Number of files and folders - Loading times will 4
supported by the radios. increase with more files and folders
Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended
supported. to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a
single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option
Playback of MP3 Files
before writing to the disc.
When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the
radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders
time to start playing the MP3 files. on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by
turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Selecting a
folder by pressing the TUNE/SCROLL control knob will
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begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which
playable files). allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an
MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle’s
The folder list will time out after five seconds.
audio system to amplify the source and play through the
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) vehicle speakers.
Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through
Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil-
the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File
iary device if the AUX jack is connected.
Name, and Folder Name (if available).
NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the
Press the INFO button once more to return to ⬙elapsed
device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio
time⬙ priority mode.
is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the
Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume
more and the radio will display song titles for each file. down.
Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
to return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ display. Press this button to change the display to time of day. The
time of day will display for five seconds (when the
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Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at
Equipped www.siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents.
Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast-
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to
Number (ESN/SID)
coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite
Please have the following information available when
Radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music,
calling:
sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil-
dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios. 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification 4
Number (ESN/SID).
NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has
limited coverage in Alaska. 2. Your Vehicle Identification Number.
System Activation To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps:
Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you
ESN/SID Access
may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio
With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi-
service that is included with the factory-installed satellite
tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll
radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel-
using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is
come kit that contains general information, including
selected. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and the
how to setup your on-line listening account. For further
information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or
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Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number Reception Quality
display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the
the radio to exit this screen. following reasons:
Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode • The vehicle is parked in an underground parking
Press the SAT button until ⬙SAT⬙ appears in the display. A structure or under a physical obstacle.
CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio
• Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the
mode.
form of short audio mutes.
Satellite Antenna
• Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can
To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the
cause intermittent reception.
roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects
placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause • Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can
decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as cause signal blockage.
bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia
the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly
(Satellite) Mode
on or above the antenna.
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or
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SEEK Buttons additional three seconds will make the radio display the
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return
channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek to normal display).
up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will
RW/FF
remain tuned to the new channel until you make another
Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons
selection. Holding either button will bypass channels
causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the
without stopping until you release it.
direction of the arrows.
SCAN Button 4
TUNE Control (Rotary)
Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for
Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise
the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con-
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel.
tinuing to the next. To stop the search, press the SCAN
button a second time. MUSIC TYPE Button
Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type
INFO Button
mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button
Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa-
or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five
tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail-
seconds will allow the program format type to be se-
able). Also, pressing and holding the INFO button for an
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Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory
type. When you are receiving a channel that you wish to
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.
By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type
The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next
Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel
channel with the same selected Music Type name.
and press and release that button. If a button is not
If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but-
(Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be ton, the channel will continue to play but will not be
exited and the radio will tune to the preset channel. stored into pushbutton memory.
SETUP Button You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by
Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
following items: the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display
window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2. This
• Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/
allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into
SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This
pushbutton memory. The channels stored in SET 2
number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the
memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice.
Sirius subscription.
Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
button number will display.
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Buttons 1 - 6 This feature allows an iPod威 or external USB device to be
These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you plugged into the USB port, located in the center of the
commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations). instrument panel below the climate controls.
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If iPod威 control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod威
Equipped) and iPhone威 devices. Some iPod威 software versions may
Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Understanding The not fully support the iPod威 control features. Please visit
Features Of Your Vehicle”. Apple’s website for software updates.
4
iPod姞/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE:
• If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate
NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ/ Uconnect™ Multimedia radio User’s Manual for
REL/RET radios only with Uconnect™. For sales code iPod威 or external USB device support capability.
RBZ/RHB, RHR, RHP, RHW or RB2 touch-screen radio
iPod威/USB/MP3 control feature, refer to the separate • Connecting an iPod威 or consumer electronic audio
RBZ/RHB, RHR, RHP, RHW or RB2 User’s Manual. device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate,
iPod威/USB/MP3 control is available only if equipped as plays media, but does not use the iPod威 /MP3 control
an option with these radios. feature to control the connected device.

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Connecting The iPod姞 Or External USB Device Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to
Use the connection cable to connect an iPod威 or external the vehicle’s iPod威/USB/MP3 control system (iPod威 or
USB device to the vehicle’s USB connector port which is external USB device may take a few minutes to connect),
located in the center of the instrument panel below the the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by
climate controls. pressing radio switches, as described below.
NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis-
charged, it may not communicate with the iPod威/USB/
MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained.
Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod威/USB/
MP3 control system may charge it to the required level.
Using This Feature
By using iPod cable or external USB device to connect to
USB port:
• The audio device can be played on the vehicle’s sound
system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album,
etc.) information on the radio display.
USB Connector Port

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• The audio device can be controlled using the radio Play Mode
buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod威 contents. When switched to iPod威/USB/MP3 control mode, the
iPod威 or external USB device automatically starts Play
• The audio device battery charges when plugged into
mode. In Play mode, the following buttons on the radio
the USB/AUX connector (if supported by the specific
faceplate may be used to control the iPod威 or external
audio device)
USB device and display data:
Controlling The iPod姞 Or External USB Device
• Use the TUNE control knob to select the next or
Using Radio Buttons
previous track. 4
To get into the iPod威/USB/MP3 control mode and access
a connected audio device, either press the “AUX” button • Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while
on the radio faceplate or press the VR button and say playing a track, skips to the next track or press the
⬙USB⬙ or ⬙Switch to USB⬙. Once in the iPod威/USB/MP3 VR button and say ⬙Next Track⬙.
control mode, audio tracks (if available from audio • Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one
device) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system. click, will jump to the previous track in the list or
press the VR button and say ⬙Previous Track⬙
• Jump backward in the current track by pressing and
holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW
button long enough will jump to the beginning of
the current track.
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• Jump forward in the current track by pressing and • Pressing the REPEAT button will change the audio
holding the FF >> button. device mode to repeat the current playing track or
press the VR button and say ⬙Repeat ON⬙ or ⬙Repeat
• A single press backward << RW or forward FF >> will
Off⬙.
jump backward or forward respectively, for five
seconds. • Press the SCAN button to use iPod威/USB/MP3 de-
vice scan mode, which will play the first 10 seconds of
• Use the << SEEK and SEEK >> buttons to jump to the
each track in the current list and then forward to the
previous or next track. Pressing the SEEK >> button
next song. To stop SCAN mode and start playing the
during play mode will jump to the next track in the
desired track, when it is playing the track, press the
list, or press the VR button and say ⬙Next or Previous
SCAN button again. During Scan mode, pressing the
Track⬙.
<< SEEK and SEEK >> buttons will select the previ-
• While a track is playing, press the INFO button to see ous and next tracks.
the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.)
• RND button (available on sales code RES radio only):
for that track. Pressing the INFO button again jumps
Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and
to the next screen of data for that track. Once all
Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod威 or external USB
screens have been viewed, the last INFO button press
device, or press the VR button and say ⬙Shuffle ON⬙ or
will go back to the play mode screen on the radio.
⬙Shuffle Off⬙. If the RND icon is showing on the radio
display, then the shuffle mode is ON.
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List Or Browse Mode • During all List modes, the iPod威 displays all lists in
During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the
below, will bring up List mode. List mode enables bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backward
scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the (counterclockwise) to get to the track faster.
audio device.
• In List mode, the radio PRESET buttons are used as
• TUNE control knob: The TUNE control knob functions shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod威 or
in a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the audio external USB device.
device or external USB device. 4
• Preset 1 – Playlists
• Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclock-
• Preset 2 – Artists
wise (backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying
the track detail on the radio display. Once the track • Preset 3 – Albums
to be played is highlighted on the radio display,
• Preset 4 – Genres
press the TUNE control knob to select and start
playing the track. Turning the TUNE control knob • Preset 5 – Audiobooks
fast will scroll through the list faster. During fast
• Preset 6 – Podcasts
scroll, a slight delay in updating the information on
the radio display may be noticeable.

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• Pressing a PRESET button will display the current
CAUTION!
list on the top line and the first item in that list on
the second line. • Leaving the iPod威 or external USB device (or any
supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in
• To exit List mode without selecting a track, press the
extreme heat or cold can alter the operation or
same PRESET button again to go back to Play
damage the device. Follow the device manufactur-
mode.
er’s guidelines.
• LIST button: The LIST button will display the top • Placing items on the iPod威 or external USB device,
level menu of the iPod威 or external USB device. Turn or connections to the iPod威 or external USB device
the TUNE control knob to list the top-menu item to be in the vehicle, can cause damage to the device
selected and press the TUNE control knob. This will and/or to the connectors.
display the next sub-menu list item on the audio
device, then follow the same steps to go to the desired
track in that list. Not all iPod威 or external USB device WARNING!
sub-menu levels are available on this system. Do not plug in or remove the iPod威 or external USB
• MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is device while driving. Failure to follow this warning
another shortcut button to the genre listing on your could result in an accident.
audio device.

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Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) 2. After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the ⬙Setup⬙, then ⬙Select Audio Devices⬙.
Uconnect™ phone system.
3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons Uconnect™ phone system to list audio devices.
To get into the BTSA mode, press either “AUX” button on
Next Track
the radio or press the VR button and say “Bluetooth
Use the SEEK UP button, or press the VR button on the
Streaming Audio”.
radio and say “Next Track” to jump to the next track 4
Play Mode music on your cellular phone.
When switched to BTSA mode, some audio devices can
Previous Track
start playing music over the vehicle’s audio system, but
Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on
some devices require the music to be initiated on the
the radio and say “Previous Track” to jump to the
device first, then it will get streamed to the Uconnect™
previous track music on your cellular phone.
phone system. Seven devices can be paired to the
Uconnect™ phone system, but just one can be selected Browse
and played. Browsing is not available on a BTSA device. Only the
current song that is playing will display info.
Selecting Different Audio Device
1. Press PHONE button to begin.
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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. The left and right controls
are rocker-type switches with a pushbutton in the center
of each switch. Reach behind the steering wheel to access
the switches.

Remote Sound System Controls

(Back View Of Steering Wheel)

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Right-Hand Switch Functions Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD)
Operation
• Press the top of the switch to increase the volume.
• Press the top of the switch once to listen to the next
• Press the bottom of the switch to decrease the volume.
track.
• Press the button in the center of the switch to change
• Press the bottom of the switch once either to listen to
modes (i.e., AM, FM, etc.).
the beginning of the current track or to listen to the
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio Operation beginning of the previous track if it is within one 4
second after the current track begins to play.
• Press the top of the switch to SEEK the next listenable
station up from the current setting. • Press the switch up or down twice to listen to the
second track, three times to listen to the third track,
• Press the bottom of the switch to SEEK the next
and so forth.
listenable station down from the current setting.
• Press the button located in the center of the switch to
• Press the button in the center of the switch to tune to
change to the next preset that you have programmed.
the next preset that you have programmed.

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CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-
To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective
precautions: coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc)
oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the
good disc before considering disc player service.
surface.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
wiping from center to edge. Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch- your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
ing the disc. by relocating the mobile phone antenna. This condition is
4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners, not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does
or anti-static sprays. not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
5. Store the disc in its case after playing. turned down or off during mobile phone operation when
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. not using Uconnect™ (if equipped).

7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become

too high.

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CLIMATE CONTROLS Blower Control
The air conditioning and heating system is designed to Rotate this control to regulate the
make you comfortable in all types of weather. amount of air forced through the ven-
tilation system in any mode. The
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
blower speed increases as you move
the control to the right from the “O”
(OFF) position. There are four blower
speeds. 4
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the
climate controls will not function during Remote Start
operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off)
position.

Manual Temperature Control

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

Automatic Temperature Control

Automatic Operation
The Automatic Temperature Control system automati-
cally maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at
the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger.
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Operation of the system is quite simple. 72°F (22°C) is the recommended setting for maximum
comfort for the average person; however, this may vary.
1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the
Blower Control knob (on the left) to AUTO. NOTE:
NOTE: The AUTO position performs best for front seat • The temperature setting can be adjusted at anytime
occupants only. without affecting automatic operation.

2. Dial in the temperature you would • Pressing the Air Conditioning Control button while in
like the system to maintain by rotating AUTO mode will cause the LED in the control button
the Temperature Control knob. Once to flash three times and then turn off. This indicates
the comfort level is selected, the sys- that the system is in AUTO mode and requesting the
tem will maintain that level automati- air conditioning is not necessary.
cally using the heating system. Should • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than
the desired comfort level require air expected, check the front of the A/C condenser located
conditioning, the system will automatically make the in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or
adjustment. insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from behind
You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front
allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the condenser,
the “O” (OFF) position on the blower control stops the reducing air conditioning performance.
system completely and closes the outside air intake.
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• While operating in AUTO, the system will not auto- Manual Operation
This system offers a full complement of manual override
matically sense the presence of fog, mist or ice on the
windshield. The defrost mode must be manually se- features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic,
lected to clear the windshield and side glass. Mode Preferred Automatic, or Blower and Mode Pre-
ferred Automatic. This means the operator can override
Blower Control
the blower, the mode, or both. There is a manual blower
For full automatic operation or for
range for times when the AUTO setting is not desired.
automatic blower operation, turn the
knob to the AUTO position. In manual
The blower can be set to any fixed blower speed by 4
rotating the Blower Control knob (on the left).
mode there are seven blower speeds
that can be individual selected. In off NOTE: Please read the Automatic Temperature Control
position the blower will shut off. Operation Chart that follows for details.

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The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to • Floor
change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a
knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and side
window demist outlets.
• Panel
Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument • Mix
panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side
window demist outlets. This setting works best in
NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be
cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to 4
aimed so that they are directed toward the rear seat
the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining
passengers for maximum airflow to the rear.
comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.
• Bi-Level
• Defrost
Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets.
Air is directed through the windshield and side
window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi-
NOTE: For all settings, except full cold or full hot, there mum blower and temperature settings for best wind-
is a difference in temperature between the upper and shield and side window defrosting.
lower outlets. The warmer air flows to the floor outlets.
This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but
cool conditions.

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• Air Conditioner Control NOTE:
Press this button to turn on the air • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
conditioning during manual operation position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled.
only. When the air conditioning is • In cold weather, use of the Recirculation mode may
turned on, cool dehumidified air will lead to excessive window fogging. The Recirculation
flow through the outlets selected with mode is not allowed in the floor, defrost, or Mix mode
the Mode control dial. Press this but- in order to improve window clearing. Recirculation
ton a second time to turn OFF the air will be disabled automatically if these modes are
conditioning. An LED in the button illuminates when selected.
manual compressor operation is selected.
• Extended use of recirculation may cause the windows
• Recirculation Control to fog. If the interior of the windows begins to fog,
The system will automatically control recircu- press the Recirculation button to return to outside air.
lation. However, pressing the Recirculation Some temp/humidity conditions will cause captured
Control button will temporarily put the system interior air to condense on windows and hamper
in recirculation mode. This can be used when visibility. For this reason, the system will not allow
outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high Recirculation to be selected while in floor, defrost, or
humidity are present. Activating recirculation will cause Mix mode. Attempting to use the recirculation while in
the LED in the control button to illuminate. these modes will cause the LED in the control button
to blink and then turn off.
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• Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Summer Operation
can temporarily put the system into Recirculation The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles
Mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However, must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant
under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect
the system is blowing air out the defrost vents. When against engine overheating. A solution of 50% ethylene
these conditions are present, and the Recirculation glycol antifreeze coolant and 50% water is recommended.
button is pressed, the indicator will flash and then turn Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your
off. This tells you that you are unable to go into Vehicle” for proper coolant selection. 4
Recirculation Mode at this time. If you would like the Winter Operation
system to go into Recirculation Mode, you must first Use of the air Recirculation Mode during winter months
move the Mode knob to Panel, Mix and then press the is not recommended because it may cause window
Recirculation button. This feature reduces the possibil- fogging.
ity of window fogging.
Vacation Storage
Operating Tips Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service
NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air
suggested control settings for various weather condi- conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the
tions. fresh air and high blower settings. This will ensure
adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility
of compressor damage when the system is started again.
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Window Fogging Outside Air Intake
Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the
moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The Mix windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves
mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they
provide sufficient heating. If side window fogging be- enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. In
comes a problem, increase blower speed. Vehicle win- winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice,
dows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid slush, and snow.
weather.
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped
NOTE: Recirculate without A/C should not be used for The A/C Filter prevents most dust and pollen from
long periods as fogging may occur. entering the cabin. The filter acts on air coming from
outside the vehicle and recirculated air within the pas-
Side Window Demisters
senger compartment. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures”
A side window demister outlet is located at each end of
in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for A/C Air Filter service
the instrument panel. These non-adjustable outlets direct
information or see your authorized dealer for service.
air toward the side windows when the system is in the
Refer to “Maintenance Schedules” for filter service
FLOOR, MIX, or DEFROST mode. The air is directed at
intervals.
the area of the windows through which you view the
outside mirrors.

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Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions

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CONTENTS
䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 ▫ Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 5
▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock System . . . . . . 303
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or ⫺29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 ▫ Four-Speed Automatic Transmission —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
▫ Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
▫ After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (62TE) —
䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 301
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
䡵 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
▫ Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
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䡵 AutoStick威 — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 䡵 Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . 330
▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . 331
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 ▫ Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . 331
䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 ▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331

▫ Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 ▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . 332

▫ Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 ▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
And ESC Off Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
䡵 Driving Through Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
䡵 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
▫ Flowing/Rising Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
▫ Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
▫ Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . 339
䡵 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions . . . . . . . . . 340
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 341
䡵 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
䡵 Tires — General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
䡵 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
▫ Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
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▫ Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . 355
▫ Radial-Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 䡵 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . 356
▫ Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire ▫ Base System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
And Wheel – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
▫ Premium System – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 361
▫ Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped . . . . . . . . 349
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
▫ Full Size Spare – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
䡵 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
▫ Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 350
▫ Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 5
▫ Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
▫ Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles . . . . . . 366
▫ Life Of Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
▫ MMT In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
▫ Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
▫ Materials Added To Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
䡵 Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
▫ Fuel System Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
䡵 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
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䡵 Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) — 䡵 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 ▫ Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
▫ E-85 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 ▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) . . . . . . 376
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 ▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . . . . . . . . 376
▫ Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 ▫ Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel ▫ Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles . . . . . . 371
䡵 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
▫ Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
▫ Common Towing Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
▫ Cruising Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
▫ Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
▫ Trailer Towing Weights
▫ Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) . . . . . . . . 381
䡵 Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 ▫ Towing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
▫ Loose Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 ▫ Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
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䡵 Recreational Towing
(Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
▫ Recreational Towing – All Models . . . . . . . . 389

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STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic Transmission
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat before shifting to any driving gear.
belts.
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON position,
and you must press the brake pedal before shifting out of
WARNING!
PARK.
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
Normal Starting
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a accelerator pedal.
number of reasons. A child or others could be For vehicles not equipped with Tip Start (Four-Speed
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be Transmission), turn the ignition switch to the START
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake position and release it when the engine starts. If the
pedal or the shift lever. engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then
repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
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For vehicles equipped with Tip Start (Six-Speed Trans- If Engine Fails To Start
mission), turn the ignition switch to the START position
and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter WARNING!
motor will continue to run, and it will disengage auto-
• Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into
matically when the engine is running. If the engine fails
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
to start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10 sec-
start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire
onds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
causing serious personal injury.
position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal
Starting” procedure. (Continued)
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or ⫺29°C) 5
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-
able from your dealer) is recommended.

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the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the
WARNING! (Continued)
engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get engine is flooded.
it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned CAUTION!
fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once
the engine has started, ignite and damage the To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis- engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to
charged battery, booster cables may be used to 15 seconds before trying again.
obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery
in another vehicle. This type of start can be dan- If the engine is flooded, it may start to run, but not have
gerous if done improperly. Refer to “Jump Start- enough power to continue running when the key is
ing” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for further released. If this occurs, continue cranking up to 15 sec-
information. onds with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the
floor.
Without Tip Start If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15-
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- held to the floor, repeat the “Normal Starting” or “Ex-
dures, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all treme Cold Weather” procedures.
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With Tip Start ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. grounded, three-wire extension cord.
Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position and
The engine block heater cord is bundled under the hood
release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor
between the headlight assembly and the Totally Inte-
will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this
grated Power Module (Fuse Box) on the driver’s side of
occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition
the vehicle.
switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then 5
repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure. The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one
hour to have an adequate warning effect on the engine.
CAUTION!
WARNING!
To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 sec-
onds before trying again. Remember to disconnect the engine block heater
cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt
After Starting electrical cord could cause electrocution.
The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine
warms up.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING!
CAUTION! • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK
or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing on
ing precautions are not observed:
the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate
• Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose
a complete stop.
control of the vehicle and hit someone or some-
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the thing. Only shift into gear when the engine is
vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine idling normally and when your foot is firmly
is at idle speed. pressing on the brake pedal.
• Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEU-
TRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle (Continued)
speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly pressing on the brake pedal.

NOTE: You MUST press and hold the brake pedal while
shifting out of PARK.

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

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

• Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Never
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a
parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
and remove the ignition key. Once the key is reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
removed, the shift lever is locked in the PARK fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
position, securing the vehicle against unwanted touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift
movement. lever.
(Continued)

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

Shift Lever
Gear Ranges
DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or
NEUTRAL into another gear range.
PARK
This range supplements the parking brake by locking the
transmission. The engine can be started in this range.
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Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion.
WARNING!
Apply the parking brake when leaving vehicle in this
range. • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for
the parking brake. Always apply the parking
When parking on a level surface, you may place the shift
brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle
lever in the PARK position first, and then apply the
movement and possible injury or damage.
parking brake.
• Your vehicle could move and injure you and others
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before if it is not completely in PARK. Check by trying to
placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the move the shift lever rearward (with the brake
transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to pedal released) after you have placed it in PARK. 5
move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added precau- Make sure the transmission is in PARK before
tion, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill leaving the vehicle.
grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade.
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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)

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

• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Never must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF
leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to position to the ON/RUN position, and also press
an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift
vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of lever could result.
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift this can damage the drivetrain. 5
lever.

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The following indicators should be used to ensure that in this range. Set the parking brake and shift the trans-
you have engaged the shift lever into the PARK position: mission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle.
• When shifting into PARK, move the shift lever all the
WARNING!
way forward and to the left until it stops and is fully
seated. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the
ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe
• Look at the shift lever position display and verify that
practices that limit your response to changing traffic
it indicates the PARK position.
or road conditions. You might lose control of the
• With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever vehicle and have a collision.
will not move out of PARK.
REVERSE CAUTION!
This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into
REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other
stop. reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can result
in severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recre-
NEUTRAL ational Towing” in “Starting And Operating” and
Use this range when vehicle is standing for prolonged “Towing A Disabled Vehicle” in What To Do In
periods with engine running. The engine may be started Emergencies” for further information.

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DRIVE During cold temperatures, transmission operation may
This range should be used for most city and highway be modified depending on engine and transmission
driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- temperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im-
shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission proves warm up time of the engine and transmission to
automatically upshifts through underdrive first, second, achieve maximum efficiency. Engagement of the torque
third, and fourth gears, direct fifth gear and overdrive converter clutch is inhibited until the transmission fluid
sixth gear. The DRIVE position provides optimum driv- is warm (refer to the “Note” under “Torque Converter
ing characteristics under all normal operating conditions. Clutch” in this section). During extremely cold tempera-
tures (-16°F [-27°C] or below), operation may briefly be
When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as
when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi-
limited to third gear only. Normal operation will resume 5
once the transmission temperature has risen to a suitable
tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or
level.
while towing heavy trailers), use the AutoStick威 mode
(refer to “AutoStick威” in “Starting And Operating” for Transmission Limp Home Mode
further information) to select a lower gear range. Under Transmission function is monitored electronically for
these conditions, using a lower gear range will improve abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could
performance and extend transmission life by reducing result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home
excessive shifting and heat buildup. Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission remains
in third gear regardless of which forward gear is selected.

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PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper- NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom-
ate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be illu- mend that you visit an authorized dealer at your earliest
minated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has diag-
driven to an authorized dealer for service without dam- nostic equipment to determine if the problem could
aging the transmission. recur.
In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer
can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the service is required.
following steps:
Overdrive Operation
1. Stop the vehicle. The automatic transmission includes an electronically
controlled Overdrive (sixth gear). The transmission will
2. Shift the transmission into PARK.
automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the follow-
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position. ing conditions are present:
4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. • the shift lever is in the DRIVE position,
5. Restart the engine. • the transmission fluid has reached an adequate tem-
perature,
6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no
longer detected, the transmission will return to normal • the engine coolant has reached an adequate tempera-
operation. ture,
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• vehicle speed is sufficiently high, and transmission is sufficiently warm, will demonstrate that
the transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive.
• the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator.
AUTOSTICK姞 — IF EQUIPPED
Torque Converter Clutch
AutoStick威 is a driver-interactive feature providing
A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been
manual shift control, giving you more control of the
included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle.
vehicle. AutoStick威 allows you to maximize engine brak-
A clutch within the torque converter engages automati-
ing, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and
cally at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly
improve overall vehicle performance. This system can
different feeling or response during normal operation in
also provide you with more control during passing, city
the upper gears. When the vehicle speed drops or during
driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, 5
some accelerations, the clutch automatically disengages. trailer towing, and many other situations.
NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage Operation
until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm When the shift lever is in the AutoStick威 position (below
[usually after 1 to 3 miles (1.6 to 4.8 km) of driving]. the DRIVE position), it can be moved from side to side.
Because the engine speed is higher when the torque This allows the driver to manually select the transmission
converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the gear being used. Moving the shift lever to the left (-)
transmission is not shifting into Overdrive when cold. triggers a downshift and to the right (+) an upshift. The
This is normal. Using the AutoStick威 feature, when the gear position will display in the instrument cluster on the
transmission range indicator.
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NOTE: In AutoStick威 mode, the transmission will only • Avoid using speed control when AutoStick威 is en-
shift up or down when the driver moves the shift lever to gaged.
the right (+) or left (-), or as described below.
• The transmission will automatically shift up when
AutoStick威 is deactivated when the shift lever is shifted maximum engine speed is reached while AutoStick威 is
from the AutoStick (+/-) position into the DRIVE engaged.
position.
• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when
General Information AutoStick威 is engaged.
• You can start out, from a stop, in any gear except sixth. • If a downshift would cause the engine to over-speed,
The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low that shift will not occur until it is safe for the engine.
of a vehicle speed.
• If the system detects powertrain overheating, the
• If a ratio other than first gear is selected, and the transmission will revert to the automatic shift mode
vehicle is brought to a stop, the transmission control and remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off.
logic will automatically select the first gear ratio.
• If the system detects a problem, it will disable the
• Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy AutoStick威 mode and the transmission will return to
conditions. To select second gear after the vehicle is the automatic mode until the problem is corrected.
brought to a stop, tap the shift lever to the right (+)
once.
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DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Traction
When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a
Acceleration
wedge of water to build up between the tire and road
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-
surface. This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or
pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull
complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. To
erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs
reduce this possibility, the following precautions should
when there is a difference in the surface traction under
be observed:
the front (driving) wheels.
1. Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are
WARNING! slushy.
5
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles.
Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the
3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first
front wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle
become visible.
and possibly have a collision. Accelerate slowly and
carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction 4. Keep tires properly inflated.
(ice, snow, wet, mud, loose sand, etc.).
5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden
stop.

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DRIVING THROUGH WATER Shallow Standing Water
Driving through water more than a few inches/ Although your vehicle is capable of driving through
centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure shallow standing water, consider the following Caution
safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. and Warning before doing so.
Flowing/Rising Water
CAUTION!
WARNING! • Always check the depth of the standing water
before driving through it. Never drive through
Do not drive on or across a road or path where water
standing water that is deeper than the bottom of
is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flow-
the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.
ing water can wear away the road or path’s surface
• Determine the condition of the road or the path
and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water.
that is under water and if there are any obstacles in
Furthermore, flowing and/or rising water can carry
the way before driving through the standing wa-
your vehicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this
ter.
warning may result in injuries that are serious or
fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you. • Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving
through standing water. This will minimize wave
effects.
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CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING!

• Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi-
age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph
ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
transmission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination • Driving through standing water limits your vehi-
(i.e., fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance) cle’s braking capabilities, which increases stop-
after driving through standing water. Do not con- ping distances. Therefore, after driving through
tinue to operate the vehicle if any fluid appears standing water, drive slowly and lightly press on
contaminated, as this may result in further dam- the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes. 5
age. Such damage is not covered by the New
• Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
cause it to lock up and stall out, and leave you
• Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can
stranded.
cause it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious
• Failure to follow these warnings may result in
internal damage to the engine. Such damage is not
injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
passengers, and others around you.

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POWER STEERING system. This noise should be considered normal, and it
The standard power steering system will give you good does not in any way damage the steering system.
vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability
in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical WARNING!
steering capability if power assist is lost.
Continued operation with reduced power steering
If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.
still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering
effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during
CAUTION!
parking maneuvers.
NOTE: Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end
• Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering
travel are considered normal and do not indicate that fluid temperature and it should be avoided when
there is a problem with the power steering system. possible. Damage to the power steering pump may
occur.
• Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steer-
ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time.
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Power Steering Fluid Check
WARNING!
Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined
service interval is not required. The fluid should only be Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and
checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are with the engine off to prevent injury from moving
apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading. Do
pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- not overfill. Use only manufacturer’s recommended
rized dealer. power steering fluid.

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

Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering
level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all 5
surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
system as the chemicals can damage your power
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
steering components. Such damage is not covered by
information.
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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PARKING BRAKE possible. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking slightly, press the center button, then lower the lever
brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave the completely.
transmission in PARK.
When the parking brake is applied with the ignition
switch ON, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instrument
cluster will illuminate.
NOTE:
• When the parking brake is applied and the transmis-
sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will
flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound
to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake
before attempting to move the vehicle.
• This light only shows that the parking brake is ap-
plied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
Parking Brake When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front
The parking brake lever is located in the center console. wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away
To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as from the curb on an uphill grade. Apply the parking
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brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise
WARNING! (Continued)
the load on the transmission locking mechanism may
make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
parking brake should always be applied whenever the access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children
driver is not in the vehicle. to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
WARNING! seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake
• Never use the PARK position as a substitute for pedal or the shift lever.
the parking brake. Always apply the parking • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle
5
before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake
movement and possible injury or damage. failure and a collision.
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or
(Continued) 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.

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CAUTION! WARNING!
If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the • Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish
parking brake released, a brake system malfunction their effectiveness and may lead to a collision.
is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. Just
authorized dealer immediately. press firmly on your brake pedal when you need
to slow down or stop.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys-
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase
vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking or steering efficiency beyond that af-
braking conditions. The system operates with a separate forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and
computer to modulate the hydraulic pressure to prevent tires or the traction afforded.
wheel lock-up and avoid skidding on slippery surfaces. • The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including
those resulting from excessive speed in turns,
following another vehicle too closely, or hydro-
planing.
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If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” is on, the brake
WARNING! (Continued)
system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore
• The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must the benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the “Anti-Lock Brake
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous Warning Light” does not come on when the ignition
manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety switch is turned to the ON position, have the bulb
or the safety of others. repaired as soon as possible.

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

If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” remains on or When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you
comes on while driving, it indicates that the anti-lock may hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related
portion of the brake system is not functioning and that motor noises. These noises are the system performing its
service is required. However, the conventional brake self-check cycle to ensure that the ABS system is working
system will continue to operate normally if the “Brake properly. This self check occurs each time the vehicle is
Warning Light” is not on. started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h).

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ABS is activated during braking under certain road or
WARNING!
stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in-
clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisticated
debris, or panic stops. electronic equipment that may be susceptible to
interference caused by improperly installed or high
You also may experience the following when the brake
output radio transmitting equipment. This interfer-
system goes into anti-lock:
ence can cause possible loss of anti-lock braking
• The ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a capability. Installation of such equipment should be
short time after the stop), performed by qualified professionals.
• the clicking sound of solenoid valves,
All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and
• brake pedal pulsations, type, and tires must be properly inflated to produce
accurate signals for the computer.
• and a slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the
end of the stop. ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
These are all normal characteristics of ABS. Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional ad-
vanced electronic brake control system that includes
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control System
(TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS), and Electronic Stability
Control (ESC). All systems work together to enhance
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vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine
and are commonly referred to as ESC. torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning.
This feature remains active even if TCS and ESC are in
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
the “Partial Off” mode. Refer to “Electronic Stability
This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control
Control (ESC)” in this section of this manual.
under adverse braking conditions. The system controls
hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up and Brake Assist System (BAS)
help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking
Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System” in “Starting and capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The
Operating” for further information. system detects an emergency braking situation by sens-
ing the rate and amount of brake application and then 5
Traction Control System (TCS)
applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help
This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of
reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the
the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes very
pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine
quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the
power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and
benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak-
stability. A feature of the TCS system functions similar to
ing pressure during the stopping sequence. Do not
a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin
reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer
across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is
desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is
spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the
deactivated.
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
WARNING!
This system enhances directional control and stability of
• The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys-
the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC cor-
ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase
rects for over/under steering of the vehicle by applying
braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the
the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counter-
condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the
acting the over/under steer condition. Engine power
traction afforded.
may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the
• The BAS cannot prevent collisions, including desired path. ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to deter-
those resulting from excessive speed in turns, mine the vehicle path intended by the driver and com-
following another vehicle too closely, or hydro- pares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual
planing. path does not match the intended path, ESC applies the
• The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous the oversteer or understeer condition
manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety
or the safety of others. • Over-steer - when the vehicle is turning more than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
• Under-steer - when the vehicle is turning less than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.

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ESC Operating Modes
WARNING!
All ESC equipped vehicles can choose the following ESC
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the operating modes:
natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle,
ESC On
nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing
This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever
road conditions. ESC cannot prevent accidents, in-
the vehicle is started the ESC system will be in this mode.
cluding those resulting from excessive speed in
This mode should be used for almost all driving situa-
turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro-
tions. ESC should only be turned to “Partial Off” for
planing. ESC also cannot prevent accidents resulting
specific reasons as noted below.
from loss of vehicle control due to inappropriate 5
driver input for the conditions. Only a safe, attentive, Partial ESC Mode
and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capa- This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESC
bilities of an ESC equipped vehicle must never be Off” switch (located in the lower switch bank below the
exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which heater/air conditioning controls). When in “Partial Off”
could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of mode, the TCS portion of ESC, except for the limited slip
others. feature described in the TCS section, has been disabled
and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”
will be illuminated. All other stability features of ESC
function normally, with the exception of engine power
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reduction. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the “ESC Off”
is in deep snow, sand, or gravel conditions and more switch. This will restore the normal “ESC On” mode of
wheel spin than ESC would normally allow is required to operation.
gain traction.
WARNING!
In partial ESC mode, the engine power reduction
feature of ESC is disabled. Therefore, enhanced
vehicle stability offered by the ESC system is re-
duced.

NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving

with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”
mode by pressing the “ESC Off” switch. Once the situa-
tion requiring ESC to be switched to the “Partial Off”
mode is overcome, turn ESC on again by momentarily
ESC Off Switch
pressing the “ESC Off” switch. This may be done while
the vehicle is in motion.

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ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac-
ESC OFF Indicator Light celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and
Light” in the instrument cluster will come on driving to the prevailing road conditions.
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
NOTE:
position. It should go out with the engine
• The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”
running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momen-
Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a
tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this
light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system 5
vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho-
• The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds
rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem
when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop
diagnosed and corrected.
when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- that caused the ESC activation.
cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as
The “ESC OFF Indicator Light” indicates the
the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” also
flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESC Activation/
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TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE:
• P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.
Tire Markings
design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P”
molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-
tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H.
• European-Metric tire sizing is based on European
design standards. Tires designed to this standard have
the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with
the section width. The letter ⬙P⬙ is absent from this tire
size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H.
• LT (Light Truck) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.
design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric
tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the
letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced-
1 — U.S. DOT Safety Stan- 4 — Maximum Load
dards Code (TIN) ing the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16.
2 — Size Designation 5 — Maximum Pressure
3 — Service Description 6 — Treadwear, Traction and • Temporary spare tires are spares designed for tempo-
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compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design
into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded
ample: T145/80D18 103M. into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.
Tire Sizing Chart
EXAMPLE:
Size Designation:
P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards
ⴖ....blank....ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on European design standards
LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards 5
T or S = Temporary spare tire
31 = Overall diameter in inches (in)
215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
65 = Aspect ratio in percent (%)
— Ratio of section height to section width of tire
10.5 = Section width in inches (in)
R = Construction code
— ⬙R⬙ means radial construction
— ⬙D⬙ means diagonal or bias construction
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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., tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions, and
posted speed limits)
Load Identification:
ⴖ....blank....ⴖ = Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire
Extra Load (XL) = Extra load (or reinforced) tire
Light Load (LL) = Light load tire
C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure
Maximum Load — Maximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry
Maximum Pressure — Maximum pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for
this tire
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Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall
The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on
however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard
with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the side of the tire.
date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire.
EXAMPLE:
DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301
DOT = Department of Transportation
— This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire
safety standards and is approved for highway use 5
MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits)
L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits)
ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)
03 = Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured (two digits)
—03 means the 3rd week.
01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits)
—01 means the year 2001
— Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the
year in which the tire was manufactured. Example: 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991
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Tire Terminology And Definitions
Term Definition
B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located
behind the front door.
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the
vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less
than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period. Inflation
pressure is measured in units of PSI (pounds per square inch) or
kPa (kilopascals).
Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold
tire inflation pressure for this tire. The maximum inflation pres-
sure is molded into the sidewall.
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire inflation pressure
Pressure as shown on the tire placard.
Tire Placard A paper label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the
vehicle’s loading capacity, the original equipment tire sizes and
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Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed
on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the
driver’s side door.

Tire and Loading Information Placard

This placard tells you important information about the:
1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle
2) total weight your vehicle can carry
3) tire size designed for your vehicle
Tire Placard Location 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and
spare tires.
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Loading The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You the weight referenced here.
will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire
inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu-
Information placard and in the “Vehicle Loading” section pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg”
of this manual. on your vehicle’s placard.
NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
axles must not be exceeded. For further information on
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-
GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to
sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg.
“Vehicle Loading” in this section.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of
amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or
150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
XXX kg” on the Tire and Loading Information placard.

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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 calcu-
[295 kg]). late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities
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. That weight may not safely
illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for
exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity
the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
calculated in Step 4.
• For the following example, the combined weight of
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this
(392 kg). 5
manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

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Safety
WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading WARNING!
can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can
increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
cause collisions.
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never
• Under-inflation increases tire flexing and can re-
overload them.
sult in over-heating and tire failure.
• Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can 5
Tire Pressure cause damage that result in tire failure.
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and • Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect
satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Three primary vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting
areas are affected by improper tire pressure: in loss of vehicle control.
• Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob-
lems. You could lose control of your vehicle.
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Tire Inflation Pressures
WARNING! (Continued)
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the
• Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side B-Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side
hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to door.
the right or left.
• Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure
mended cold tire inflation pressure. Information for vehicle loads that are less than the
maximum loaded vehicle condition. These pressure con-
Economy ditions will be found in the “Supplemental Tire Pressure
Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear Information” section of this manual.
patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal The pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as
wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for inspecting for signs of tire wear or visible damage at least
earlier tire replacement. Under-inflation, also increases once a month. Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to
tire rolling resistance resulting in higher fuel check tire pressure. Do not make a visual judgement
consumption. when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability properly inflated even when they are under-inflated.
Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride.
Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable
ride.
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Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per
CAUTION!
12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in
ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent the winter.
moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem,
Example: If garage temperature = 68°F (20°C) and the
which could damage the valve stem.
outside temperature = 32°F (0°C) then the cold tire
inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa),
Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always
which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this
“cold tire inflation pressure.” Cold tire inflation pressure
outside temperature condition.
is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not 5
been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa)
1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold tire during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure
inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum infla- build up or your tire pressure will be too low.
tion pressure molded into the tire sidewall.
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds
of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi-
temperature changes. tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high
speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very
important. Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle
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loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- Radial-Ply Tires
tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire
dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading WARNING!
and cold tire inflation pressures.
Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires
WARNING! on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle
poorly. The instability could cause a collision. Al-
High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- ways use radial ply tires in sets of four. Never
mum load is dangerous. The added strain on your combine them with other types of tires.
tires could cause them to fail. You could have a
serious collision. Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in
maximum capacity at continuous speeds above the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your
75 mph (120 km/h). authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And
Wheel – If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equivalent with a spare tire and
wheel in look and function as the original equipment tire
and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle.
This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your
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vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only.
pattern. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a
compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on
If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip-
the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the
ment tire and wheel as a spare, a non-matching tempo-
driver’s side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire.
rary emergency use spare may be equipped with your
Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T”
vehicle. Temporary use spares are engineered to be used
or “S” preceding the size designation. Example: T145/
only with your vehicle. Your vehicle may be equipped
80D18 103M.
with one of the following types of non-matching tempo-
rary use spares; compact, full size, or limited-use. Do not T, S = Temporary Spare Tire 5
install more than one non-matching temporary use spare
Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip-
tire/wheel on the vehicle at any given time.
ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled
on your vehicle at the first opportunity.
CAUTION!
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a
wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.
compact, full size or limited-use temporary spare
Do not install more than one compact spare tire and
installed. Damage to the vehicle may result.
wheel on the vehicle at any given time
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your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the
WARNING!
original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the
Compact spares are for temporary emergency use first opportunity.
only. With these spares, do not drive more than
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped
50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limited
The limited-use spare tire is for temporary emergency
tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear
use only. This tire is identified by a label located on the
indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs to be
limited-use spare wheel. This label contains the driving
replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which
limitations for this spare. This tire may look like the
apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result in
original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use spare
tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same as
Full Size Spare – If Equipped
your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only.
original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the
This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the
first opportunity.
front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare
tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn
to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size
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Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In
WARNING!
Emergencies” for further information.
Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In-
stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle WARNING!
handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
speed listed on the limit-use spare wheel. Keep
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-
inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on
age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some-
your Tire and Loading Information Placard located
one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than
on the driver’s side door opening. Replace (or repair)
30 mph (48 km/h) or for more than 30 seconds
the original equipment tire at the first opportunity
continuously when you are stuck, and do not let
5
and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do so could
anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the
result in loss of vehicle control.
speed.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or icy conditions, do not
spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)
or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without
stopping.

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Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth
to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the
replaced. tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying
factors including but not limited to:
• Driving style
• Tire pressure
• Distance driven

1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire

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

• Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus- failure and loss of vehicle control.
pension dimensions and performance characteris-
tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and CAUTION!
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen- Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
sion components. You could lose control and have may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Use ings.
only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle. TIRE CHAINS
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom-
capacity, other than what was originally equipped mended.
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have a collision.
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original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for
CAUTION!
recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are tire inflation pressures.
used.
While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid
and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be
SNOW TIRES poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro-
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be
during the winter. All season tires can be identified by the checked before using these tire types.
M+S designation on the tire sidewall.
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS 5
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at
type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only
different loads and perform different steering, driving,
in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
safety and handling of your vehicle.
unequal rates.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph
aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type
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tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain
mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a
smooth, quiet ride.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or
unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being
performed.
The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross”
shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern
does not apply to some directional tires that must not be
reversed.
Tire Rotation
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the
driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom-
mended cold placard pressure.
The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about
1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when
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the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will The TPM System will continue to warn the driver of low
decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not
cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire turn off until the tire pressure is at or above the recom-
pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least mended cold placard pressure. Once the low tire pressure
three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a warning (Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light) illumi-
three hour period. The cold tire inflation pressure must nates, you must increase the tire pressure to the recom-
not exceed the maximum inflation pressure molded into mended cold placard pressure in order for the “Tire
the tire sidewall. Refer to “Tires – General Information” Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” to turn off. The
in “Starting and Operating” for information on how to system will automatically update and the “Tire Pressure
properly inflate the vehicle’s tires. The tire pressure will Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off once the system 5
also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and receives the updated tire pressures. The vehicle may need
there should be no adjustment for this increased pres- to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
sure. (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this informa-
tion.
The TPM System will warn the driver of a low tire
pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure For example, your vehicle may have a recommended
warning limit for any reason, including low temperature cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure
effects and natural pressure loss through the tire. of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F
(20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa),
a temperature drop to 20°F (-7°C) will decrease the tire
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pressure to approximately 23 psi (158 kPa). This tire
CAUTION!
pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn ON the “Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light.” Driving the vehicle • The TPMS has been optimized for the original
may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
27 psi (186 kPa), but the “Tire Pressure Monitoring warning have been established for the tire size
Telltale Light” will still be ON. In this situation, the “Tire equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn OFF only operation or sensor damage may result when us-
after the tires are inflated to the vehicle’s recommended ing replacement equipment that is not of the same
cold placard pressure value. size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can
cause sensor damage. Do not use aftermarket tire
sealants or balance beads if your vehicle is
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors
may result.
• After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure,
always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will
prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve
stem, which could damage the Tire Pressure Moni-
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NOTE: • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure,
• The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in
and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire the tire.
failure or condition.
Base System
• The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless
while adjusting your tire pressure. technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to
monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each
• Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes
wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure
the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
readings to the Receiver Module.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire 5
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the
stopping ability. tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly
and to maintain the proper pressure.
• The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte-
nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain The TPMS consists of the following components:
correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure
• Receiver Module
gauge, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the “Tire Pressure • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
Monitoring Telltale Light.”
• Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
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Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings sound a chime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence
The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. The
illuminate in the instrument cluster, a ⬙LOW TIRE⬙ “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off
message will be displayed for a minimum of five when the fault condition no longer exists. A system fault
seconds and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low can occur due to any of the following:
in one or more of the four active road tires. Should this
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
occur, you should stop as soon as possible, check the
facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM
inflation pressure of each tire on your vehicle, and inflate
sensors.
each tire to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard
pressure value. Once the system receives the updated tire 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
pressures, the system will automatically update and the that affects radio wave signals.
“Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” and ⬙LOW
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel
TIRE⬙ message will turn off. The vehicle may need to be
housings.
driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in
order for the TPMS to receive this information. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
Check TPMS Warning 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash
on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid when
a system fault is detected. The system fault will also
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NOTE: 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and
1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have a reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare,
tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will the TPMS will update automatically and the “Tire Pres-
not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire. sure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn OFF, as long no
tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit in
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may need to
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h)
limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will
in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
sound and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”
will turn ON and a ⬙LOW TIRE⬙ message will be dis- Premium System – If Equipped
played for a minimum of five seconds. The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless 5
technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each
15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure
Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then
readings to the Receiver Module.
remain on solid.
NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the
4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will
tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly
sound and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”
and to maintain the proper pressure.
will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on
solid.
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The TPMS consists of the following components: Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible,
• Receiver Module and inflate all tires with low pressure (those flashing in
the EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold
• Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors placard pressure value. Once the system receives the
• Three Trigger Modules (mounted in three of the four updated tire pressures, the system will automatically
wheel-wells) update, the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flash-
ing, and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”
• Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to
which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the
Center (EVIC) TPMS to receive this information.
• Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Check TPMS Warning
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings When a system fault is detected, a chime will sound and
The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on
illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In
will sound when tire pressure is low in one or addition, the EVIC will display a ⬙CHECK TPM SYS-
more of the four active road tires. In addition, the TEM⬙ message for a minimum of five seconds and then
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value to
a graphic showing the pressure values of each tire with indicate which sensor is not being received.
the low tire pressure values flashing.
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If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, The EVIC will also display a ⬙CHECK TPM SYSTEM⬙
providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault
message for a minimum of five seconds when a system
no longer exists, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is
Light” will no longer flash, and the ⬙CHECK TPM detected. In this case, the ⬙CHECK TPM SYSTEM⬙ mes-
SYSTEM⬙ message will no longer display, and a pressure sage is then followed with a graphic display with pres-
value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault sure values still shown. This indicates that the pressure
can occur due to any of the following: values are still being received from the TPM sensors but
they may not be located in the correct vehicle position.
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
The system still needs to be serviced as long as the
facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM
⬙CHECK TPM SYSTEM⬙ message is displayed. 5
sensors.
NOTE:
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
1. The compact spare tire (if so equipped) does not have
that affects radio wave signals.
a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire.
housings.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, the “Tire Pressure
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.

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Monitoring Telltale Light” will remain ON, a chime will the TPMS will update automatically. In addition, the
sound, and the EVIC will still display a flashing pressure “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn OFF
value in the graphic display. and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new pressure
value instead of dashes (- -), as long no tire pressure is
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four
15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
active road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for
Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then
up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the
remain on solid. In addition, the EVIC will display a
TPMS to receive this information.
⬙CHECK TPM SYSTEM⬙ message for a minimum of five
seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the General Information
pressure value. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will
following conditions:
sound, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid, • This device may not cause harmful interference.
and the EVIC will display a ⬙CHECK TPM SYSTEM⬙
• This device must accept any interference received,
message for a minimum of five seconds and then display
including interference that may cause undesired
dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value.
operation.
5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and
reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare,
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The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experi-
following licenses: ence these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline
United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KR5S18002015B before considering service for the vehicle.
Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267T-S180015B Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and
endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World-
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties
This engine is designed to meet all emis-
necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance,
sions regulations and provide excellent
and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer recom-
fuel economy and performance when us-
mends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC speci-
ing high-quality unleaded “regular” gaso-
fications if they are available. 5
line having an octane rating of 87. The use
of premium gasoline is not recommended, Reformulated Gasoline
as it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner
these engines. burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.”
Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are spe-
Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to
cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im-
your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at
prove air quality.
high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is
required. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such

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The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso- Problems that result from using gasoline containing
line. Properly blended reformulated gasoline will pro- Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% Ethanol
vide excellent performance and durability of engine and are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may
fuel system components. not be covered under warranty.
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain-
genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol
may be used in your vehicle. content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85
CAUTION!
fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms:
DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso-
• operate in a lean mode
line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these
blends may result in starting and driveability prob- • OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on
lems, damage critical fuel system components, cause
• poor engine performance
emissions to exceed the applicable standard, and/or
cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light” to illumi- • poor cold start and cold driveability
nate. Pump labels should clearly communicate if a
• increased risk for fuel system component corrosion
fuel contains greater than 10% Ethanol.
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To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether
E-85 perform the following: the gasoline contains MMT. It is even more important to
look for gasoline without MMT in Canada, because MMT
• change the engine oil and oil filter
can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the
• disconnect and reconnect the battery United States. MMT is prohibited in Federal and Califor-
nia reformulated gasoline.
• drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer)
Materials Added To Fuel
More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged
All gasoline sold in the United States is required to
exposure to E-85 fuel.
contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional
MMT In Gasoline detergents or other additives is not needed under normal 5
MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is conditions and they would result in additional cost.
blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the
blended with MMT provides no performance advantage fuel.
beyond gasoline of the same octane number without
MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug
life and reduces emissions system performance in some
vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline
without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content
of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump,
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Fuel System Cautions
CAUTION! (Continued)
CAUTION! • The use of fuel additives, which are now being
sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended.
Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentra-
performance: tions of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle
• The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law. performance problems resulting from the use of
Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor- such fuels or additives is not the responsibility of
mance and damage the emissions control system. the manufacturer.
• An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition
malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions con-
overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or trol system can result in civil penalties being assessed
some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune against you.
or malfunctioning and may require immediate
service. Contact your authorized dealer for service
assistance.
(Continued)

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Carbon Monoxide Warnings
WARNING! (Continued)
WARNING! • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper
maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected
Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor-
Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired,
monoxide poisoning: drive with all side windows fully open.
• Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon • Keep the trunk closed when driving your vehicle
monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, which can to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous
kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such as exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the
5
engine running for an extended period. If the FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF
vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine EQUIPPED
running for more than a short period, adjust the
ventilation system to force fresh, outside air into E-85 General Information
the vehicle. The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve-
hicles only. These vehicles can be identified by a unique
(Continued)
fuel filler door label that states Ethanol (E-85) or Un-
leaded Gasoline Only. This section only covers those
subjects that are unique to these vehicles. Please refer to
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the other sections of this manual for information on
CAUTION!
features that are common between Flexible Fuel and
gasoline-only powered vehicles. Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can
operate on E-85.

Ethanol Fuel (E-85)

E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and
15% unleaded gasoline.

WARNING!
Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could
cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok-
ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov-
ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the
E-85 Fuel Cap
tank. Do not use E-85 as a cleaning agent and never
use it near an open flame.

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Fuel Requirements NOTE:
Your vehicle will operate on both unleaded gasoline with • When the ambient temperature is above 90° F (32° C),
an octane rating of 87, or E-85 fuel, or any mixture of you may experience hard starting and rough idle
these two. For best results, a refueling pattern that following start up even if the above recommendations
alternates between E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be are followed.
avoided.
• Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully
When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your
engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be
• you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less
caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline
than 1/4 full
additive, such as MOPAR威 Injector Cleanup or 5
• you do not add less than 5 gallons (19 Liters) when Techron may be used.
refueling
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
• you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
a period of at least 5 minutes FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formu-
lated engine oils. These special requirements are included
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard
in MOPAR威 engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting
starting and/or significant deterioration in driveability
Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer re-
during warm up.
quires engine oils that are API Certified and meet the
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requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395 Cruising Range
contains additional requirements, developed during ex- Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter
tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel
Chrysler Group LLC engines. Use MOPAR威 or an consumption. You can expect your miles per gallon
equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395. (mpg)/miles per liter and your driving range to decrease
by about 30%, compared to gasoline operation.
Starting
The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use Replacement Parts
when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are
range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure
increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com-
a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations) patible parts.
until the engine is fully warmed up.
CAUTION!
NOTE: Use of the engine block heater (if equipped) is
beneficial for E-85 startability when the ambient tempera- Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol
ture is less than 32°F (0°C). compatible components can damage your vehicle.

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Maintenance

CAUTION!
Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your
vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and
may affect driveability.

ADDING FUEL
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) 5
The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the left rear
quarter panel of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or Fuel Filler Door
damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this
vehicle.

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After removing the gas cap, place the gas cap tether cable
CAUTION!
over a hook on the inside of the fuel door. This keeps the
gas cap suspended away from and protects the vehicle’s • Damage to the fuel system or emission control
surface. system could result from using an improper fuel
tank filler tube cap (gas cap).
• A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the “Malfunc-
tion Indicator Light (MIL)” to turn on.
• To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top
off” the fuel tank after filling. When the fuel
nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full.

WARNING!
• Never have any smoking materials lit in or near
the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the
tank is being filled.
Tether Cable
(Continued)
NOTE: If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the
replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
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Loose Filler Cap Message
WARNING! (Continued)
If the vehicles diagnostic system determines that the fuel
• Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is filler cap in loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
in violation of most state and federal fire regula- “gASCAP” message will be displayed in the instrument
tions and doing so may cause the MIL to turn on. cluster. Tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” sound is
• A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly
portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You tightened. Press the trip odometer reset button to turn off
could be burned. Always place gas containers on the message. If the problem persists, the message will
the ground while filling. appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might
indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice 5
NOTE: in a row, the system will turn on the MIL. Resolving the
• Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. problem will turn the MIL off.
This is an indication that the gas cap is tightened
properly. The MIL in the instrument cluster may turn
on if the gas cap is not secured properly. Make sure
that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is
refueled.
• When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel
tank is full.
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VEHICLE LOADING The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Vehicle Certification Label
Your vehicle has a certification label attached to the rear Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
of the driver’s door. The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total
The label contains the following information:
load must be limited so that you do not exceed the
• Name of manufacturer GVWR.
• Month and year of manufacture Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
• Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or
rear GAWR.
• Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Type of Vehicle
• Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH)

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Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle
WARNING!
separately. It is important that you distribute the load
Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is evenly over the front and rear axles.
important that you do not exceed the maximum front
Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and
or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can
shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension
result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose
components do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s
control of the vehicle and have a collision.
GVWR.
Overloading Loading
The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty 5
wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory weight, axle by axle and side by side. Store heavier items
service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and front down low and be sure you distribute their weight as
and rear GAWR. evenly as possible. Stow all loose items securely before
driving. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you
The best way to figure out the total weight of your
have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is within
vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for
the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight.
operation. Weigh it on a commercial scale to insure that it
Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect
is not over the GVWR.
on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way
the brakes operate.
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TRAILER TOWING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
In this section, you will find safety tips and information The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do This includes driver, passengers, cargo, and tongue
with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not
review this information to tow your load as efficiently exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle
and safely as possible. Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for
further information.
To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements
and recommendations in this manual concerning ve- Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
hicles used for trailer towing. The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all
cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem-
If you have any questions or concerns after reviewing
porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its ⬙loaded and
this section, please consult your dealer to for full details
ready for operation⬙ condition.
on the towing capabilities of the vehicle.
The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your
Common Towing Definitions
fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight
The following trailer towing related definitions will assist
of the trailer must be supported by the scale.
you in understanding the following information:
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle
and trailer when weighed in combination.
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NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) Trailer Tongue Weight (TW)
allowance for the presence of a driver. The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the
hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
than or more than 10% of the trailer load. You must
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear
consider this as part of the load on your vehicle.
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or Frontal Area
rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica- The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the
tion Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further maximum width of the front of a trailer.
information.
Weight-Carrying Hitch 5
A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue
WARNING!
weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or
It is important that you do not exceed the maximum some other connecting point of the truck. These kinds of
front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition hitches are the most popular on the market today and
can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose they are commonly used to tow small- and medium-
control of the vehicle and have a collision. sized trailers.

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Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
The following chart provides the industry standard for Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry
the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Standards
tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the
Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Class II - Medium 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg)
Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Duty
Weight Ratings) chart for the Max. GTW towable for your
given drivetrain. Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
Class IV - Extra 10,000 lbs (4 540 kg)
Heavy Duty
Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings)” chart for the Maximum
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your given
drivetrain.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
your vehicle.

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Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings
Max. GTW Max. Trailer Tongue Wt.
Engine/Transmission Max. Frontal Area
(Gross Trailer Wt.) (See Note 1)
11 sq.ft. (1.0 sq.m) (See
2.4L/Auto 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Note 2)
3.6L/Auto 22 sq.ft. (2.0 sq.m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
5
Note 1: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and
cargo, and it should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer
to “Tire Safety Information” in “Starting and Operating” for further information.
Note 2: Enclosed trailers or open utility trailers with front shields/guards are not recommended for use with
all four-cylinder engines with automatic transmission. Please see your authorized dealer for additional infor-
mation.

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

Trailer And Tongue Weight

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

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WARNING! WARNING! (Continued)

Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these • Safety chains must always be used between your
guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to
possible: the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
• Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and
and that it will not shift during travel. When allow enough slack for turning corners.
trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on
driver to control. You could lose control of your the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic
vehicle and have a collision. transmission in PARK. Always, block or ⴖchockⴖ
• When hauling cargo, or towing a trailer, do not the trailer wheels.
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can • GCWR must not be exceeded.
cause a loss of control, poor performance, or dam- • Total weight must be distributed between the tow
age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
suspension, chassis structure, or tires. ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
(Continued)
2. GTW
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• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
WARNING! (Continued)
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
3. GAWR Information” in “Starting and Operating” for informa-
4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch tion on tread wear indicators and for proper inspection
utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to procedure.
always achieve 10% of trailer tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight). • When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for information
Towing Requirements – Tires on replacement tires and for proper tire replacement
procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carry-
• Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact ing capacity will not increase the vehicle’s GVWR and 5
spare tire. GAWR limits.
• Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper- • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
ating” for proper tire inflation procedures. vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
• Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres- personal injury.
sures before trailer usage.

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• An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
WARNING!
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
brake controller is not required. system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have a
• Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
collision.
1,000 lbs (450 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg). • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing, you should allow for ad-
CAUTION! ditional space between your vehicle and the ve-
hicle in front of you. Failure to do so could result
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg) in a collision.
loaded, it should have its own brakes with adequate
braking capacity. Failure to do this could lead to Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring
accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
effort, and longer stopping distances. stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.

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Towing Tips If you REGULARLY TOW a trailer for more than 45 min-
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, utes of continuous operation, then change the automatic
and backing the trailer in an area located away from transmission fluid and filter according to the interval
heavy traffic. specified for “police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer tow-
ing.” Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
Make sure all trailer and vehicle lights are working
maintenance intervals.
properly — including hazard flashers.
NOTE: Check the four-speed automatic transmission
Automatic Transmission fluid level before towing. Six-speed transmissions do not
The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- require a fluid level check before towing. If, however, you
ever, if frequent shifting occurs, select the ⬙3⬙ range (for a notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, see 5
four-speed automatic) or select a lower gear using the your authorized dealership service center for assistance.
AutoStick威 shift control.
Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped
NOTE: Using a lower gear while operating the vehicle
under heavy operating conditions, will improve perfor- • Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces- • When using the speed control, if you experience speed
sive shifting and heat build-up. This action will also drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until
provide better engine braking. you can get back to cruising speed.
• Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to
maximize fuel efficiency.
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Cooling System • Highway Driving
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- Reduce speed.
heating, take the following actions:
• Air Conditioning
• City Driving Turn off temporarily.
When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans-
mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground All Models
Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED
Front OK
Dolly Tow
Rear NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALL OK

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Recreational Towing – All Models
CAUTION!
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels
are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a • DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the
tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow drivetrain will result.
this procedure: • Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following requirements can cause severe transmission dam-
the dolly manufacturer’s instructions. age. Damage from improper towing is not covered
under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place the transmis- 5
sion in PARK.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following
the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.

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CONTENTS
䡵 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 ▫ Road Tire Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 䡵 Jump-Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
▫ Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) ▫ Preparations For Jump-Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 6
䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
▫ Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
䡵 Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
▫ Spare Tire Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
▫ Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
▫ Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
▫ Without The Ignition Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
instrument panel, below the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional • On the highways — Slow down.
turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming
• In city traffic — While stopped, put transaxle in
traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to
NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
turn off the Hazard Warning flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and it should not CAUTION!
be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for
your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull
other motorists.
over and stop the vehicle with the engine at idle,
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the when safe. Turn the air conditioner off and wait until
Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even the pointer drops back into the normal range. After
though the ignition is placed in the OFF position. appropriate action has been taken, if the pointer
remains on the “H”, turn the engine off immediately,
NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers
and call for service.
may wear down your battery.
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NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down
WARNING!
an impending overheat condition:
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) — If
from the engine cooling system. Equipped
During sustained high-speed driving or trailer tow up 6
long grades on a hot day, the engine oil temperature may
become too hot. If this happens, the “HOTOIL” message
flashes in the odometer and the vehicle speed will be
reduced to 53 mph (85 km/h) until the engine oil
temperature is reduced.

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NOTE: The vehicle speed is reduced to a maximum of
WARNING! (Continued)
53 mph (85 km/h). You may of course, reduce your
vehicle speed further if needed. • Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is
on a jack.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for
changing tires only. The jack should not be used to
WARNING! lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle
should be jacked on a firm level surface only.
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
Avoid ice or slippery areas.
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
Jack Location
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The in the trunk.
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body Spare Tire Stowage
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center in the trunk.
where it can be raised on a lift.
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Spare Tire Removal Preparations For Jacking
Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.

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

2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers. 6

3. Set the parking brake.
Spare Tire and Jack Stowage 4. Place the shift lever into PARK (automatic transmis-
sion) or REVERSE (manual transmission).
5. Turn OFF the ignition.

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6. Block both the front and rear of the Jacking Instructions
wheel diagonally opposite the jacking
position. For example, if changing the WARNING!
right front tire, block the left rear
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
wheel.
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
while the vehicle is being jacked. the edge of the roadway as possible before raising
the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is
on a jack.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to
a service center where it can be raised on a lift. Jack Warning Label
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and CAUTION!
for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
careful of motor traffic. locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle. 6
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
NOTE: Refer to the Compact Spare Tire section of
valve stem facing the ground.
Tires--General Information--for information about the
spare tire, its use, and operation.

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1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the
spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left
to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from
the jack assembly.
NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack
with two attachment points. When the jack is partially
expanded, the tension between the two attachment
points holds the jack handle in place.

Removing Jack Handle From Jack

2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning
them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.

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3. There is a front and rear jacking location on each side
CAUTION!
of the vehicle.
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in Step 3.

Front Jacking Location

Jacking Locations

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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.

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

using the swivel wrench. Raise the vehicle only until the
tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is
obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift
provides maximum stability.
Rear Jacking Location
6. Remove the wheel nuts, and pull the wheel and wheel
4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be
covers (where applicable) off the hub. Install the spare
placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is
wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the
positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack
nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts.
head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the
wheel to be changed. Do not raise the vehicle until you
are sure the jack is securely engaged.

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CAUTION! WARNING!
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem • To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the
spare tire is mounted incorrectly. vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this
warning may result in personal injury.
• To avoid possible personal injury, handle the
wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any
sharp edges.

7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.

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

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snapping the cover over the two lug nuts. Do not use a
hammer or excessive force to install the cover.
4. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped
end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug
nuts.

WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury. 6
Tire And Wheel Cover Or Center Cap
1 — Valve Stem 4 — Wheel Cover 5. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
2 — Valve Notch 5 — Mounting Stud handle counterclockwise.
3 — Wheel Lug Nut
6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the
wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand,
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each
nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of
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each lug nut is 100 ft/lbs (135 N·m). If in doubt about the
WARNING!
correct tightness, have them checked with a torque
wrench by your authorized dealer or service station. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle
7. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
result in personal injury.
seated against the wheel.
Vehicles Without Wheel Covers 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped
wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each
nuts.
nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of
each lug nut is 100 ft/lbs (135 N·m). If in doubt about the
correct tightness, have them checked with a torque
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5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a
CAUTION!
torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
seated against the wheel. Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage greater
JUMP-STARTING than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- alternator or electrical system may occur.
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly WARNING!
so please follow the procedures in this section carefully. Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and 6
precautions.

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Preparations For Jump-Start
The battery in your vehicle is located between the left
front headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash
shield. To allow jump-starting there are remote battery
posts located on the left side of the engine compartment.

Remote Battery Posts

1 — Remote Positive (+) Post (covered with protective cap)
2 — Remote Negative (-) Post

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3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive
WARNING!
(+) battery post. To remove the cover, press the locking
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- tab and pull upward on the cover.
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is on. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or
bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical
contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or 6
sparks away from the battery.

1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission

into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK. Locking Tab
4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
cal accessories.
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
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1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the
WARNING!
remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper
could establish a ground connection and personal
cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
injury could result.
3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the
Jump-Starting Procedure negative (-) post of the booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper
WARNING!
cable to the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with
Failure to follow this procedure could result in per- the discharged battery.
sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex-
plosion. WARNING!
Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the
CAUTION! discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode and could result in
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
personal injury.
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
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5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster 10. Reinstall the protective cover over the remote posi-
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start tive (+) battery post of the discharged vehicle.
the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in you should have the battery and charging system in-
the reverse sequence: spected at your authorized dealer.
6. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the
CAUTION!
remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the dis-
charged battery. Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle
power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
7. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable
even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s 6
8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable
from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
vehicle. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
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front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
CAUTION!
and REVERSE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure
to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be-
wheels, is most effective. tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
CAUTION! damage may result.
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
gine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the
least one minute after every five rocking-motion wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce transmission shifting occurring).
the risk of transmission failure during prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.

NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Electronic

Stability Control (ESC), turn the system to Partial OFF
before attempting to “rock” the vehicle. Refer to “Elec-
tronic Brake Control” in “Starting and Operating” for
further information.
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3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position
WARNING!
without starting the engine.
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could 5. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the hole at the
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi- front of the cupholder and push and hold the override
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for release lever forward.
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed. 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the cupholder liner.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE 6
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the cupholder liner.

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Automatic Transmissions
Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 25 mph (40 km/h)max speed
Rear
Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow • 15 mi (24 km) max distance
Front OK
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
equipment designed for the purpose, following equip- position, not the ACC position.
ment manufacturer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to CAUTION!
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
• Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
or associated brackets. State and local laws applying to
Damage to the fascia will occur.
vehicles under tow must be observed.
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If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
CAUTION! (Continued)
sion is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do four wheels on the ground) under the following condi-
not attach to front or rear suspension components. tions:
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing. • The shift lever must be in NEUTRAL.
• Do not push or tow this vehicle with another • The towing distance must not exceed 15 mi (24 km).
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
mission may result. • The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
• If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must
ignition switch must be in the ON position, not be towed faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than 15
the LOCK or ACC positions. mi (24 km), it must be towed with the front wheels OFF 6
the ground (using a flatbed truck, towing dolly, or
Automatic Transmission wheel lift equipment with the front wheels raised).
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.

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CAUTION! CAUTION!
Towing faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than Failure to follow these towing methods can cause
15 mi (24 km) with front wheels on the ground can severe damage to the transmission. Such damage is
cause severe damage to the transmission. Such dam- not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
age is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.

Without The Ignition Key

Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. Flatbed towing is
the preferred towing method. However, if a flatbed
towing vehicle is not available, wheel lift towing equip-
ment may be used. Rear towing (with the front wheels on
the ground) is not allowed, as transmission damage will
occur. If rear towing is the only alternative, the front
wheels must be placed on a towing dolly. Proper towing
equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.

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CONTENTS
䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.4L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417 ▫ Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
䡵 Engine Compartment — 3.6L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 ▫ Engine Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 419 ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 419 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance ▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 429
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 7
▫ A/C Air Filter – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
䡵 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
▫ Body Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
䡵 Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
䡵 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
▫ Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
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▫ Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 䡵 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459
▫ Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436 ▫ Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459
▫ Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 ▫ Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461
▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 ▫ Backup Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From ▫ License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462
Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
䡵 Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463
▫ Cleaning Center Console Cupholders . . . . . . 452
䡵 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts . . . . . . . 464
䡵 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453
▫ Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464
▫ Integrated Power Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453
▫ Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465
䡵 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
䡵 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L

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

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L

1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Air Cleaner Filter

2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir

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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
CAUTION!
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system. It
transmission control systems. When these systems are could also affect fuel economy and drivability. The
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent vehicle must be serviced before any emissions
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis- tests can be performed.
sions well within current government regulations. • If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running,
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light” (MIL). It will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al- Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose or 7
soon as possible. improperly installed. A “GASCAP” message will be
displayed in the instrument cluster. Tighten the gas cap
until a ⬙clicking⬙ sound is heard. This is an indication that
the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer
“Reset” button to turn off the message. If the problem
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persists, the message will appear the next time the serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” Resolv-
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
ing the problem will turn the MIL light off.
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
PROGRAMS do the following:
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system. crank or start the engine.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte- this test over.
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not 3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
system is ready for testing. a normal bulb check.

Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II

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4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is
happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal
vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
running.
vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should
not proceed to the I/M station. REPLACEMENT PARTS
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully Use of genuine MOPAR威 parts for normal/scheduled
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en-
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station. caused by the use of non-MOPAR威 parts for maintenance
and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your warranty.
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
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recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, DEALER SERVICE
you may need to do nothing more than drive your Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person-
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine operations in an expert manner. Service Manuals are
may then indicate that the system is now ready. available which include detailed service information for
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your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
attempting any procedure yourself. The pages that follow contain the required maintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed your
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control
vehicle.
systems may void your warranty and could result in civil
penalties being assessed against you. Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed
maintenance schedule, there are other components which
WARNING! may require servicing or replacement in the future.
You can be badly injured working on or around a CAUTION!
motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you
have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per-
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a form repairs and service when necessary could
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- result in more costly repairs, damage to other
chanic. components or negatively impact vehicle perfor-
mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions
examined by an authorized Chrysler Group LLC
dealership or qualified repair center.
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fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level
CAUTION! (Continued)
before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
• Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will
that protect the performance and durability of give you an incorrect reading.
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and
components as the chemicals can damage your only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi- the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New range markings on the dipstick. Either the range mark-
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed ings consist of a crosshatch zone marked SAFE or a
because of component malfunction, use only the crosshatch zone marked with MIN at the low end of the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure. range and MAX at the high end of the range. Adding one
quart of oil when the reading is at the low end of the
range marking will raise the oil level to the high end of
Engine Oil
the range marking.
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Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
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Engine Oil Selection
CAUTION!
For best performance and maximum protection under all
Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recom-
will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil mends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the
pressure and an increase in oil temperature. This requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
could damage your engine. Also, be sure the oil fill
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
cap is replaced and tightened after adding oil.
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
Change Engine Oil
been certified by the American
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
Petroleum Institute (API). The
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
manufacturer only recommends
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information.
API Certified engine oils.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months,
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Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
CAUTION!
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the ber should not be used.
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 3.6L Engine
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
SAE 5W-30 engine oil is preferred for all operating
temperatures. The engine oil filler cap also shows the
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 2.4L Engine
recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle.
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for ber should not be used.
your vehicle.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
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engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa- tion.
tion.

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Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi- station, or governmental agency for advice on how and
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in
ber should not be used. your area.
Synthetic Engine Oils Engine Oil Filter
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- at every engine oil change.
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
Engine Oil Filter Selection
are followed.
All of this manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type
Materials Added To Engine Oils disposable oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replace-
Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak ment. The quality of replacement filters varies consider-
detection dyes, to your engine oil. Engine oil is an ably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure
engineered product and it’s performance may be im- most efficient service. MOPAR威 engine oil filters are high
paired by supplemental additives. quality oil filters and are recommended.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service
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Engine Air Cleaner Filter used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR威 engine air
cleaner filters are high quality and are recommended.
WARNING!
Maintenance-Free Battery
The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
provide a measure of protection in the case of engine You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air tenance required.
cleaner, hoses, etc.) unless such removal is necessary
NOTE: The battery is stored in a compartment behind
for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is
the left front fender and is accessible without removing
near the engine compartment before starting the
the tire and wheel. Remote battery terminals are located
vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner,
in the engine compartment for jump-starting. Refer to
hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in
“Jump-Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergen-
serious personal injury.
cies” for further information.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper To access the battery, turn the steering wheel fully to the
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maintenance intervals. right and remove the inner fender shield.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters
varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be
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WARNING! CAUTION!
• Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean positive post and the negative cable is attached to
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid the negative post. Battery posts are marked posi-
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- tive (+) and negative (-) and are identified on the
diately with large amounts of water. battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the
• Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep terminal posts and free of corrosion.
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use • If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in
a booster battery or any other booster source with the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable before connecting the charger to the battery. Do
clamps to touch each other. not use a “fast charger” to provide starting voltage.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.

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Air Conditioner Maintenance
WARNING!
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
test. flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause
CAUTION! the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD,
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
for further warranty information.
system as the chemicals can damage your air condi-
• The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
tioning components. Such damage is not covered by
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
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Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling The A/C Air Filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind
R-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- the glove box. Perform the following procedure to re-
carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental place the filter:
Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-
1. Open the glove box and remove all contents.
ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by authorized dealers or other 2. Push in on the sides of the glove box and lower the
service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment. door.
NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C System 3. Disconnect the glove box door dampener from the slot
Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compres- on the side of the box. This is done by grasping the
sor Oil, and Refrigerants. dampener connector (on the outside of the box) and the
end of the connector pin (on the inside of the box) with
A/C Air Filter – If Equipped
your thumb and forefinger and pulling outward while
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
lightly lifting upward on the door with your other hand.
maintenance intervals.
Once disconnected, the dampener will retract under-
neath the instrument panel if you release it.
WARNING!
4. Pivot the glove box downward.
Do not remove the A/C Air Filter while the blower is
operating or personal injury may result. 5. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter
cover to the HVAC housing and remove the cover.
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CAUTION!
The A/C Air Filter is identified with an arrow to
indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure
to install the filter properly will result in the need to
replace it more often.

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

Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
A/C Air Filter Replacement tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri-
cated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as
6. Remove the A/C Air Filter by pulling it straight out of
MOPAR威 Spray White Lube or equivalent, to assure
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the housing.
quiet, easy operation and to protect against rust and
7. Install the A/C Air Filter with the arrow on the filter wear. Prior to the application of any lubricant, the parts
pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and
cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the grit; after lubricating excess oil and grease should be
cover. removed. Particular attention should also be given to
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hood latching components to ensure proper function. Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
When performing other underhood services, the hood may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
cleaned and lubricated. from a dry windshield.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small the windshield. Make sure that they are not frozen to the
amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR威 glass before turning them on to avoid damaging the
Lock Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent directly into the blade.
lock cylinder.
Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum
Windshield Wiper Blades products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend-
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor
mild non-abrasive cleaner or use the washer solvent. This
performance of blades may be present with chattering,
will remove accumulations of salt, waxes, or road film
marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions
and help reduce streaking and smearing.
are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as
necessary.

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Adding Washer Fluid
WARNING!
The windshield washer and the rear window washer
share the same fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir is Commercially available windshield washer solvents
located in the engine compartment. Be sure to check the are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
fluid level in the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the must be exercised when filling or working around
reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator the washer solution.
antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to
flush out the residual water. Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, apply some
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
washer fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper
system.
blades clean. This will help blade performance.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system
or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle;
in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
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exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This
have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
rating information can be found on most washer fluid
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
containers.
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
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into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the
CAUTION!
exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri-
cation or oil change. Replace as required. • The catalytic converter requires the use of un-
leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the
WARNING! effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con-
trol device and may seriously reduce engine per-
• Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
formance and cause serious damage to the engine.
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
• Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing
In the event of engine malfunction, particularly
CO, refer to “Safety Tips/Exhaust Gas” in “Things
involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of
To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further
performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
information.
Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe
• A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
over materials that can burn. Such materials might
resulting in possible damage to the converter and
be grass or leaves coming into contact with your
vehicle.
exhaust system. Do not park or operate your ve-
hicle in areas where your exhaust system can
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Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- age:
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
• Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
damage.
motion.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
vehicle.
against you.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica- 7
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Cooling System rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
WARNING! freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
• When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
face of the condenser.
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera-
ture controlled and can start at anytime the igni- Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
tion switch is in the ON position. ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection
• You or others can be badly burned by hot engine at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If leaks.
you see or hear steam coming from under the Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a
had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a
system pressure cap when the radiator is hot. reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough
rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly
Coolant Checks dispose of the old engine coolant (antifreeze).
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or maintenance intervals.
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Selection Of Coolant
CAUTION! (Continued)
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended coolant. Re-
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main- • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
taining Your Vehicle” for further information. coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use addi-
tional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they
CAUTION! may not be compatible with the engine coolant
(antifreeze) and may plug the radiator.
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than • This vehicle has not been designed for use with
specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may Propylene Glycol based engine coolant (anti-
result in engine damage and may decrease corro- freeze). Use of Propylene Glycol based engine
sion protection. If a non-HOAT engine coolant coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended.
(antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system
in an emergency, it should be replaced with the Adding Coolant
specified engine coolant (antifreeze) as soon as Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine 7
possible. coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance
(Continued) intervals. This engine coolant (antifreeze) can be used up
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replacement. To prevent reducing this extended mainte- (antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water
nance period, it is important that you use the same will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the
engine coolant (antifreeze) throughout the life of your engine cooling system.
vehicle.
Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
(antifreeze). When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): the vehicle is operated.
• The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR威 NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will
Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and
HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or will require more frequent coolant changes.
equivalent.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
• Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine
and distilled water. Use higher concentrations (not to coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that the engine coolant
exceed 70%) if temperatures below ⫺34°F (⫺37°C) are (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant
anticipated. recovery bottle.
• Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
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rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani-
WARNING!
mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol based
• The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it
the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child
caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately. Clean up
when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or any ground spills immediately.
remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat
Coolant Level
causes pressure to build up in the cooling system.
Four-Cylinder Engines – the coolant bottle provides a
To prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the
quick visual method for determining that the engine
pressure cap while the system is hot or under
coolant (antifreeze) level is adequate. With the engine
pressure.
idling and warm to normal operating temperature, the
• Do not use a pressure cap other than the one level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in the bottle
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en- should be between the “ADD” and “FULL” lines, shown
gine damage may result. on the bottle.
7
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant Six-Cylinder Engines – the level of the engine coolant
Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant (antifreeze) is (antifreeze) in the pressurized coolant bottle should be
a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check between the “COLD” and “FULL” range on the bottle
with your local authorities to determine the disposal when the engine is cold.
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The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing cool- safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
ant. Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the
• Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle.
engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant
bottle need only be checked once a month. When addi- • Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the
tional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If engine
the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, the contents of
Do not overfill. the coolant recovery bottle must also be protected
against freezing.
Points To Remember
• If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles
required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle
(kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming
does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling
from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor-
system should be pressure tested for leaks.
mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor- • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine 50% HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) (minimum)
coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator. and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of
your engine, which contains aluminum components.
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• Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery
WARNING!
bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
condenser clean.
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
• Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter possible brake damage. You would not have your full
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install braking capacity in an emergency.
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check
mileage, and increased emissions. Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately
if the brake system warning light indicates system fail-
Brake System
ure.
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically. Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per-
7
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper forming underhood services.
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Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing
WARNING!
the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid level up
to the requirements described on the brake fluid reser- • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake
voir. fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may
information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid
cause leaking in the system.
can severely damage your brake system and/or
Fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear. impair its performance. The proper type of brake
Brake fluid level should be checked when pads are fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the
replaced. However, low fluid level may be caused by a original factory installed hydraulic master cylin-
leak and a checkup may be needed. der reservoir.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- (Continued)
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.

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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)

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

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Fluid Level Check – Four-Speed Automatic driven at least 15 miles (24 km). Hot fluid cannot be held
Transmission comfortably between the fingertips. Cold fluid is at a
Use the following procedure to check the automatic temperature below 80° F (27° C).
transmission fluid level properly:
7. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated. Then,
1. Park the vehicle on level ground. remove dipstick and note the reading.
2. Run the engine at curb idle speed for a minimum of a. If the fluid is hot, the reading should be in the
60 seconds. crosshatched area marked “HOT” (between the upper
two holes in the dipstick).
3. Apply the parking brake fully.
b. If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between
4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi-
the lower two holes in the area marked “COLD.”
tion ending with the lever in PARK.
If the fluid level is low, add sufficient fluid through the
5. Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to eliminate
the possibility of dirt entering the transmission.
filler (dipstick) tube to bring it to the proper level. Do not 7
overfill.
6. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot
or cold. Hot fluid is approximately 180° F (82° C), which
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Fluid Level Check – Six-Speed Automatic
CAUTION!
Transmission
• Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- The automatic transmission has no dipstick and is dealer
facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- serviced only.
ration in transmission shift quality and/or torque
Transmission Fluid And Filter Changes
converter shudder. Using a transmission fluid
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
other than that recommended by the manufacturer
maintenance intervals.
will require more frequent fluid and filter
changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genu- In addition, change the fluid and filter if the transmission
ine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for fur- is disassembled for any reason.
ther information.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
• Dirt and water in the transmission can cause
serious damage. To prevent dirt and water from Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
entering the transmission after checking or replen- Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
ishing fluid, make certain that the dipstick cap is graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
re-seated properly. passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
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road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme Washing
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
• Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
hicle in the shade using MOPAR威 Car Wash or equiva-
body protection.
lent, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels
The following maintenance recommendations will enable completely with clear water.
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
• If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu-
resistance built into your vehicle.
lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR威 Super Kleen Bug
What Causes Corrosion? and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove.
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
• Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR威
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
Cleaner Wax or equivalent to remove road film, stains
The most common causes are: and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to
• Road salt, dirt, and moisture accumulation. scratch the paint.
7
• Stone and gravel impact. • Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing
that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint
• Insects, tree sap, and tar. finish.
• Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
• Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
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• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
CAUTION!
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
• Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials considered the responsibility of the owner.
such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will
• If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar
scratch metal and painted surfaces.
cause which destroys the paint and protective coating,
• Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The
(8 274 kPa) can result in damage or removal of cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of
paint and decals. the owner.
Special Care • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive packaged and sealed.
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month. • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
• It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear • Use MOPAR威 Touch Up Paint or equivalent on
and open. scratches as soon as possible. Your authorized dealer
has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle.

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Wheel And Wheel Trim Care Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly
with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use
MOPAR威 Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner. reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
CAUTION! lowed by rinsing.
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
products may damage the wheel’s protective finish. 7
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions
or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel’s pro-
tective finish. Only MOPAR威 Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent is recommended.

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Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Interior Care
Equipped
Instrument Panel Cover
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man-
The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface,
ner:
which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not
• Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting use protectants or other products, which may cause
with a clean, dry towel. undesirable reflections. Use soap and warm water to
restore the low glare surface.
• Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
Cleaning Interior Trim
• For tough stains, apply MOPAR威 Total Clean or
Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
equivalent, or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp
cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR威 Total Clean or equiva-
cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to
lent, then MOPAR威 Spot & Stain Remover or equivalent
remove soap residue.
if absolutely necessary. Do not use harsh cleaners or
• For grease stains, apply MOPAR威 Multi-Purpose Armor All威. Use MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent to
Cleaner or equivalent to a clean, damp cloth and clean vinyl upholstery.
remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove
Cleaning Leather Upholstery
soap residue.
MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom-
• Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of mended for leather upholstery.
protectants on Stain Repel products.
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Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular Glass Surfaces
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery with MOPAR威 Glass Cleaner or any commercial
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth. household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
and MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear
taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, not use scrapers or other sharp instruments, which may
solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean scratch the elements.
your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
tioner is not required to maintain the original condition.
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
WARNING!
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses 7
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.

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1. Clean with a wet, soft rag. A mild soap solution may Cleaning Center Console Cupholders
be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
Removal
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
Grab the rubber portion of the cupholder and lift
rag.
upward.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning
Seat Belt Maintenance Soak the rubber cupholder liner in a mixture of medium
Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical hot tap water and one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap.
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Let soak for approximately one hour. After one hour pull
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. the liner from the water and dip it back into the water
about six times. This will loosen any remaining debris.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
Rinse the liner thoroughly under warm running water.
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to
Shake the excess water from the liner and dry the outer
wash them. Dry with a soft cloth.
surfaces with a clean soft cloth.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
Installation
buckles do not work properly.
Align the liner in the cupholder and press down firmly.

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FUSES
Integrated Power Module
The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine
compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center
contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A label that
identifies each component may be printed on the inside
of the cover. Refer to the graphic below for FUSES/TIPM
location.

Integrated Power Module

Cartridge 7
Cavity Mini Fuse Description
Fuse
40 Amp Power Top Module
1 —
Green – If Equipped
20 Amp Brake Vacuum
2 —
Yellow Pump
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Cartridge Cartridge
Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description
Fuse Fuse
Center High Battery Feed –
40 Amp
10 Amp Mounted Stop 9 Power Seats – If
3 — Green
Red Light (CHMSL)/ Equipped
Brake Switch Instrument Panel/
20 Amp
10 Amp 10 — Power Locks/
4 — Ignition Switch Yellow
Red Interior Lights
20 Amp Trailer Tow – If Selectable Power
5 — 15 Amp
Yellow Equipped 11 — Outlet (Inside Cen-
Lt Blue
Power Mirror ter Arm Rest)
10 Amp
6 — Switch/Climate 12 — — —
Red
Controls 20 Amp Ignition/Cigar
13 —
30 Amp Ignition Off Draw Yellow Lighter
7 —
Green (IOD) Sense 1 10 Amp
14 — Instrument Panel
30 Amp Ignition Off Draw Red
8 —
Green (IOD) Sense 2 40 Amp
15 — Radiator Fan Relay
Green

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Cartridge Cartridge
Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description
Fuse Fuse
15 Amp Sunroof – If Ignition Run – Cli-
16 —
Lt. Blue Equipped 10 Amp mate Controls/Hot
22 —
Wireless Control Red Cupholder – If
Module (WCM)/ Equipped
10 Amp
17 — Clock/Steering 15 Amp Auto Shutdown
Red 23 —
Control Module Lt. Blue (ASD) Relay 3
(SCM) 25 Amp Sunroof – If
24 —
40 Amp Auto Shutdown Natural Equipped
18 —
Green (ASD) Relay Ignition Run —
10 Amp
20 Amp Audio Amplifier – 25 — Heated Mirrors - If
19 — Red
Yellow If Equipped Equipped
15 Amp 15 Amp Auto Shutdown 7
20 — Radio 26 —
Lt. Blue Lt. Blue (ASD) Relay 2
10 Amp
21 — Siren – If Equipped
Red

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Cartridge Cartridge
Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description
Fuse Fuse
Ignition Run – Oc- 31 — — Spare
cupant Classifica- 30 Amp Auto Shutdown
10 Amp tion Module 32 —
27 — Pink (ASD) Relay 1
Red (OCM)/Occupant Switch Bank/
Restraint Control- Diagnostic Link
ler (ORC) 10 Amp
33 — Connector/
Ignition Run — Red
Powertrain Control
Occupant Classifi- Module (PCM)
10 Amp cation Module Anti-Lock Brakes
28 —
Red (OCM)/Occupant (ABS) Module – If
Restraint Control- Equipped/
ler (ORC) 30 Amp
34 — Electronic Stability
Hot Car (No Fuse Pink
29 — — Control (ESC)
Required) Module – If
Ignition Run – Equipped
20 Amp
30 — Heated Seats – If
Yellow
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Cartridge CAUTION!
Cavity Mini Fuse Description
Fuse
Anti-Lock Brakes • When installing the Integrated Power Module
(ABS) Module – If cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-
Equipped/ erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so
40 Amp
35 — Electronic Stability may allow water to get into the Integrated Power
Green
Control (ESC) Module, and possibly result in an electrical system
Module – If failure.
Equipped • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
Passenger Door use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
30 Amp Module (PDM)/ The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated
36 —
Pink Driver Door Mod- may result in a dangerous electrical system over-
ule (DDM)
load. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it
37 —
25 Amp Power Top Module indicates a problem in the circuit that must be 7
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VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
21 days, you may want to take steps to preserve your Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
battery. be used for replacement.
• Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw). LIGHT BULBS – Interior Bulb No.
Front Courtesy/Reading Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 578/W5W
• Or disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Center Courtesy/Reading Lamp. . . . . . . . . . 578/W5W
• Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of Visor Vanity Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6220
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the Glove Box Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6220
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes Shift Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IKLE14140
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 579
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer
possibility of compressor damage when the system is for replacement.
started again.

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LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb No. NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner
Low Beam Headlamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9006 filter housing and position the totally integrated power
High Beam Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9005 module aside prior to replacing the low beam headlamp
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3457A on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11 2. Reach into engine compartment and from behind the
Front Side Marker Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WY5W lamp assembly and grasp the connector.
Center High Mounted Stop (CHMSL) Lamp . . . . . LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Backup Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 921
License Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W5W
BULB REPLACEMENT
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Headlamp
1. Raise the hood and locate the connector behind the
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3. Rotate bulb and connector 1⁄4 turn and pull outward 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb.
from assembly.

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

clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
CAUTION!
6. Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and rotate
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
clockwise 1⁄4 turn to secure.
contamination will severely shorten bulb life.

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Fog Lamps Backup Lamps
1. Access to the lamps through the lower fascia cutout is 1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk liner
limited. behind the tail lamp.
2. Turn the steering wheel to allow access and remove 2. Remove the two plastic wing nuts from the tail lamp
the inner fender shield. housing.
3. Rotate the bulb and connector 1⁄4 turn counterclock-
wise.
4. Pull the bulb off of connector and replace with a new
one.

CAUTION!
7
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
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3. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly outward pushing License Plate Lamp
gently on the studs from inside to disengage the lamp
1. Remove two retaining screws holding the light lens in
housing.
place.
2. Gently pry the lamp assembly loose.
3. Pull bulb from socket, replace and reattach the lamp
assembly with the two retaining screws.

4. Twist and remove socket from lamp.

5. Remove bulb from socket and replace.

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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
All Engines — (Except 2.4L PZEV) 16.9 Gallons 64 Liters
2.4L PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) 18.5 Gallons 70 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.4 Liters
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters
Cooling System*
2.4L Engine (MOPAR威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5
7.7 Quarts 7.3 Liters
Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)
3.6L Engine (MOPAR威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)
11.6 Quarts 11 Liters 7
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
MOPAR威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Engine Coolant
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.
Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting Chrysler Material Stan-
Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine
dard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter MOPAR威 Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs – 2.4L Engine except
ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
PZEV*
Spark Plugs – 2.4L with PZEV* ZFR5AP (Gap 0.031 in [0.8 mm])
Spark Plugs – 3.6L Engine RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
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Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission – Four- MOPAR威 ATF+4威 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
Speed ATF+4威 product.
Automatic Transmission – Six- MOPAR威 ATF+4威 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
Speed (62TE) ATF+4威 product.
MOPAR威 DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not
Brake Master Cylinder
available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids.
MOPAR威 Power Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR威 ATF+4威 Automatic Transmis-
Power Steering Reservoir
sion Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4威 product.

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䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468 E

▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . 470 S

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I MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash
N The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
T manual must be done at the times or mileages specified will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
E
N to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
A vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
N indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
C
E conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
driving. Inspection and service should also be done cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
S anytime a malfunction is suspected.
C influence when the “Change Oil” message is displayed.
H Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change Depending on operating conditions, the message may
E
D indicator system. The oil change indicator system will appear as early as 3,500 miles (5 630 km) since last reset.
U remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within
L scheduled maintenance. the next 500 miles (805 km).
E
S On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) NOTE:
8 equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis- • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s
indicating that an oil change is necessary. oil if it has been six months since your last oil change,
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
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• Change your engine oil more often if you drive your At Each Stop For Fuel I
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. N
• Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a T
• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level E
exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, which- while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the N
A
ever comes first. accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when N
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark. C
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator E
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a • Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other required. S
C
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by Once A Month H
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle E
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or D
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
damage. U
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In- L
strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom- • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals E
eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for as required. S
further information. • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake 8
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
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I At Each Oil Change Required Maintenance Intervals
N Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
T • Change the engine oil filter.
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
E
N • Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
A
N CAUTION!
C
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S may result in damage to the vehicle.
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8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service I
N
6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule T
Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. E
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before N
filter. 16,000 miles (26 000 km). A
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the N
irregular wear, even if it occurs before engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. C
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter. E
8,000 miles (13 000 km).
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
S
❏ Inspect exhaust system. Perform the first inspection at 16,000 miles (26 000 km) or
C
12 months. H
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for E
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. D
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I 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service
N
T 18 Months Maintenance Schedule
E Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
N ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
A filter. 32,000 miles (52 000 km).
N ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine).
C irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
E ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
24,000 miles (39 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints. ❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
S
❏ Inspect exhaust system. ❏ Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes.
C
H ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
E damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service I
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30 Months Maintenance Schedule T
Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. E
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before N
filter. 48,000 miles (78 000 km). A
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the N
irregular wear, even if it occurs before engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. C
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter. E
40,000 miles (65 000 km).
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
S
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
C
❏ Inspect exhaust system. H
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for E
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. D
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I 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service
N
T 42 Months Maintenance Schedule
E Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
N ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
A filter. 64,000 miles (104 000 km).
N ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine).
C irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
E ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
56,000 miles (91 000 km).
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
S
❏ Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes.
C
H ❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the
E following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
D ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
U damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service I
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54 Months Maintenance Schedule T
Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. E
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before N
filter. 80,000 miles (130 000 km). A
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the N
irregular wear, even if it occurs before engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. C
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter. E
72,000 miles (117 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints. ❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 104,000 miles (169 000 km) whichever
S
❏ Inspect exhaust system. comes first.
C
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. H
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for E
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. D
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I 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service
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T 66 Months Maintenance Schedule
E Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
N ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
A filter. 96,000 miles (156 000 km).
N ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine).
C irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.6L Engine).
E ❏ Inspect and replace PCV Valve if necessary.
88,000 miles (143 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
S
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
C
H ❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
E ❏ Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes.
D ❏ Inspect the CV joints.
U ❏ Inspect exhaust system.
L ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
E damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service I
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78 Months Maintenance Schedule T
Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. E
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before N
filter. 112,000 miles (182 000 km). A
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the N
irregular wear, even if it occurs before engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. C
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter. E
104,000 miles (169 000 km).
❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L PZEV ❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
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Engine Only). ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
C
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. H
104,000 miles (169 000 km) or 60 months E
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I 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
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T 90 Months Maintenance Schedule
E Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
N ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
A filter. 128,000 miles (208 000 km).
N ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine).
C irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
E ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
120,000 miles (195 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints. ❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
S
❏ Inspect exhaust system. ❏ Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes.
C
H ❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
E and filter(s). damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service I
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Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. E
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before N
filter. 144,000 miles (234 000 km). A
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the N
irregular wear, even if it occurs before engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. C
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter. E
136,000 miles (221 000 km).
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
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❏ Inspect the CV joints.
C
❏ Inspect exhaust system. H
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for E
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. D
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I 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or WARNING!
N 114 Months Maintenance Service
T • You can be badly injured working on or around a
E Schedule
N ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
A ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
N irregular wear, even if it occurs before you have any doubt about your ability to perform
C 152,000 miles (247 000 km).
E a service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
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C • Failure to properly inspect and maintain your
H vehicle could result in a component malfunction
E and effect vehicle handling and performance. This
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CONTENTS
䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . 485
▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 483 ▫ Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485
▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 䡵 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 䡵 MOPAR威 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486
䡵 If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486
▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . . . . 484 ▫ In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486
▫ Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . . . . . 484
▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487
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▫ In Mexico Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484
䡵 Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487
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䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire ▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 489
Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 489
▫ Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490
▫ Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 489

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SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
Prepare For The Appointment
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the
for an appointment.
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
service history. This can often provide a clue to the with our products and services.
current problem.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
Prepare A List We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealers have the
service advisor know. facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and
Be Reasonable With Requests the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed
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If you list a number of items and you must have your correctly and in a timely manner.
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
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This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004
solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: (800) 423–6343
• If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the
general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
ship. They want to know if you need assistance. P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
• If an authorized dealership is unable to resolve the
Phone: (800) 465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French
concern, you may contact the manufacturer’s customer
center. In Mexico contact:
Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240
Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer cen-
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
ter should include the following information:
Mexico, D. F.
• Owner’s name and address In Mexico City: 5081-7568
• Owner’s telephone number (home and office) Outside Mexico City: 1-800-505-1300

• Authorized dealership name

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Vehicle delivery date and mileage
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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer have any questions about the service contract, call the
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800)
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the 465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French).
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
assistance can use the special needs relay service offered
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
and for Voice callers, dial 1 800 855-0511 to connect with
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
a Bell Relay Service operator.
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Service Contract Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle contract documents, and contact the person listed in
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected those documents. 9
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
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We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related MOPAR姞 PARTS
concerns. MOPAR威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
WARNING! mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
manufacturer.

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If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
individual problems between you, your authorized defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans-
dealer, and the manufacturer. port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and
Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/
Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–
9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., To order the following manuals, you may use either the
West Building, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas-
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac-
http://www.safercar.gov. cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call
for an order form.
NOTE: A street address is required when ordering
manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
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• Service Manuals • Owner’s Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
information that students and professional technicians assistance of service and engineering specialists to
need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve-
maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency
LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the and maintenance procedures as well as specifications,
vehicle, system, and/or components is written in capabilities and safety tips.
straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams,
and charts. Call toll free at:
• Diagnostic Procedure Manuals • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.)
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia- • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada)
grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi-
cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians Or
to find and fix problems on computer-controlled ve- Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:
hicle systems and features. They show exactly how to
find and correct problems the first time, using step-by- • www.techauthority.com
step troubleshooting and drivability procedures,
proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools
and equipment.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate.
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
Traction Grades
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
your vehicle.
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
requirements in addition to these grades. concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
WARNING!
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
times as well on the government course as a tire graded include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
WARNING!
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and heat buildup and possible tire failure.
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.

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About Your Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61,64,66,67
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . 62,64,67
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 437 Alarm System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,204
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 Antenna, Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240,266
Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 427 Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . 19
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437,463
Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439
Air Conditioning Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290,430 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429,430 Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279,283,429 Assistance Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Auto Down Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Auto Unlock, Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58,67 Auto Up Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65,66,71,87,197 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Automatic Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . 202,215
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Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . 283 Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,298 Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Selection Of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465 Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302,443 Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441,465
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445,446 Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445,446 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304,312 Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . 84
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458,459
B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,458
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) . . . . . 26 Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . 21
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
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Caps, Filler Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Cleaning
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417,425 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438 Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226,245,254
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86,369 Coin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99,278 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210,216
Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Check Engine Light Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
(Malfunction Indicator Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,215
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Connector
Checks, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,74,79,82 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) . . . . . . . 269
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77,79 Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Console, Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147,182
Cigar Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485
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Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . . . . . . . . . . 438 Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436 Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437 Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436,439 Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,281,287
Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439 Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,157
Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436 Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440 Dipsticks
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445,446
Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438 Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . 437,463,464 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446 Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Crankcase Ventilation Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Disposal
Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147,180,452 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Customer Programmable Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
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Driving Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
E-85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 Compartment Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Electric Rear Window Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436,464
Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86,369
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . 161 Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Flooded, Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . . 211 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365,463
Emergency Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,40 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Emergency, In Case of Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423,463,464
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202,215,424
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417,425
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412 Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 420 Oil Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417 Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424,463
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Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426,464
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Engine Oil Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Engine Oil Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . . . . . . . . . 68 Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Entry System, Illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,461
Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Cruising Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86,369 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86,433 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369,371
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Fabric Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Filler Location Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196,373 Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Filters Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290,430
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Fluid Level Checks Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445,446 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441,465 Materials Added . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436 Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365,464
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325,465 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365,463
Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464 Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . 464 Fuel System Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153,205,461 Fuel, Flexible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146,147 Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . 373,375,419
Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 Gasoline, Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196,373 Gauges
Filler Door (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
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Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152,209
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304,312 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . 152
Gear Select Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411 On With Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,129,364 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376,379 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376,378 Heater, Engine Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Hitches
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 164
Hazard Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,13
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,73 Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Keyless Entry System (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Instrument Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451 Knee Bolster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . 453
Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . 204,461
Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394,396 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,458
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,150 Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65,66,71,87,197 Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . 207
Brake Assist Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 335 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Engine Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . . . . . . 205,356
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153,205,461 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,152,204,461
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Headlights On With Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 196
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376,377
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Locks
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462 Auto Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Low Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
(LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421,486
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 MTBE/ETBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468 New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Maintenance, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 207,420 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64,68
Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487 Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . 40,61,62,64,67
Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,203
Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210,215 Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202,215
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Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202,215 Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Oil Filter, Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Oil Filter, Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . 4,487
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423,464 Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202,215,424 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426,464 Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 341
Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 Power
Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424,463 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425,463 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . . . . . . 176
Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419,420 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324,325
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Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395 Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Pretensioners Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Remote Control
Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Programming Transmitters Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
(Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . 276
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . . . . . . . . . 438 Remote Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Remote Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Radio Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Rear Cupholder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146,147 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Resetting Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 202,215
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Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,45
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486 Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Untwisting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Seat Belts (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240,266 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146,147
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . 49 Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,73,82 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 437,464
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Selection of Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 Specifications
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . 161,203
Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487 Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226,245,254 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411 Steering
Short Message Service (SMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324,325
Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) . . . . . . . . . . 290 Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,461 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182,458
Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349,350,394 Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
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Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . 58 Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Telescoping Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . . 283 High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . 196,392 Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341,342
Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . 356
Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Time Delay, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 489
Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . 341 Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336,345
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,345,489 Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
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Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 Transaxle
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,298
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 Selection of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Transmission
24-Hour Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302,443
Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443
Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 Transmitter Battery Service
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Transmitter Programming
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 164
Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
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Trunk Release Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Trunk Release, Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,40 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289,458
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152,204,461 Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . 19
Viscosity, Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425
UCI Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Voice Recognition System (VR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Understanding Your Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . 193 Warning Lights
Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 489 (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 269 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486
Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 Washer
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
Upholstery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156,158,433
Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447
Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Water
Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Driving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342,376,377 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,175
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Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,281,287 Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156,158
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433

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EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
The following must be observed during installation.
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
The positive power connection should be made directly to
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
normal may require special precautions.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection. All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
This connection should not be fused. ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof
or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in
mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect
the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so
equipped.

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