2014 Avenger

2014
OWNER’S MANUAL
Avenger
Chrysler Group LLC
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14D41-126-AA First Edition Printed in U.S.A.
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea-
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on
Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of
Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. features and equipment that are no longer available or were
not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL and equipment described in this manual that are not on this
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of acci- vehicle.
dents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in
levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t design and specifications, and/or make additions to or im-
drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a provements to its products without imposing any obligation
friend, or use public transportation. upon itself to install them on products previously manufac-
tured.

WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your per-
ceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your
judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never
Copyright © 2013 Chrysler Group LLC
drink and then drive.
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1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1
2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2
3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 3
4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 4
5 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 5
6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395 6
7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 7
8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 8
9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485 9
10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495
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 INTRODUCTION
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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
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group
nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac-
LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision
tion.
workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all
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 Owners 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 Owners Manual, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau-
tions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on the left
front corner of the instrument panel and is visible from Vehicle Identification Number
outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This
number also appears stamped on the right front door sill
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
1
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.

Stamped VIN Location

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

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 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS 2
䡵 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 ▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 䡵 ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . .21
▫ Locking Doors With A Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 䡵 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) —
IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
䡵 SENTRY KEY® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
▫ To Unlock The Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
▫ To Lock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
▫ Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
▫ To Unlatch The Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . .19
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters. . . . . . . .26
▫ Rearming The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . .26 ▫ Window Lockout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 ▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
䡵 REMOTE START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . . .28 䡵 TRUNK RELEASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
▫ How To Use Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 䡵 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
䡵 DOOR LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 ▫ Trunk Internal Emergency Release . . . . . . . . . .41
▫ Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
▫ Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — ▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . .51
Rear Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
▫ Rear Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
䡵 POWER WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions . . . . . .51
▫ Power Window Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —
▫ Auto Window Down — If Equipped . . . . . . . .37 If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
▫ Auto Window Up With Anti-Pinch ▫ Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Protection — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
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▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . .54 ▫ Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System ▫ Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 2
(BeltAlert®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
䡵 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . .96
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . .59
䡵 SAFETY TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
▫ Transporting Passengers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
▫ Air Bag System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
▫ Advanced Front Air Bag Features . . . . . . . . . . .62
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . .66 Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

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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
Information Center (EVIC), the power window
• If you try to remove the key before you place the shift
switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and
lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tempo-
power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
rarily in the ignition switch lock cylinder. If this occurs,
after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi-
place the shift lever in PARK, rotate the key to the right
tion. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
slightly, then remove the key as described. If a mal-
The time for this feature is programmable. Refer to
function occurs, the system will trap the key in the
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
ignition switch lock cylinder to warn you that this
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea-
safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started
tures)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
and stopped, but the key cannot be removed until you
further information.
obtain service.
• 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)
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key.
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a NOTE:
2
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be • The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position.
or the shift lever. • With either front door open, and the key in the
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or ignition, neither the power door locks nor Remote
in a location accessible to children. A child could Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will function.
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle. Locking Doors With A Key
There is only one external door lock cylinder which is
CAUTION! located in the driver’s door.
You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
door, turn the key rearward, to unlock the door, turn the
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
key forward. For door lock lubrication, refer to “Mainte-
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
nance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
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SENTRY KEY® During normal operation, after turning the ignition
switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three
The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents unau-
seconds for a bulb check. If the Vehicle Security Light
thorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the Vehicle
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
Security Light begins to flash after the bulb check, it
or unlocked.
indicates that someone used an invalid key to start the
The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine
electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized being shut off after two seconds.
vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro-
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate
the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10
seconds if someone uses an invalid key to start the seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electron-
ics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon
engine.
as possible by an authorized dealer.
NOTE: A key which has not been programmed is also
considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the
ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.

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At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
CAUTION!
with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
• Always remove the Sentry Key® from the vehicle This PIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of
and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an 2
tended. authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Pro-
• The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not com- gramming procedure. This procedure consists of pro-
patible with some aftermarket remote starting sys- gramming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank
tems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle key is one which has never been programmed.
starting problems and loss of security protection.
NOTE: When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
been programmed to the vehicle electronics. authorized dealer.

Replacement Keys Customer Key Programming

You can program new keys to the system if you have two
NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the
valid Sentry Keys® by performing the following proce-
vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
dure:
a Sentry Key® has been programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key® Transponder blank(s)
to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code.
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2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn The new Sentry Key® is programmed. The Remote
the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position for at Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro-
least 3 seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, grammed during this procedure.
turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you
remove the first key. do not have a programmed Sentry Key®, contact your
3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. authorized dealer for details.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized
within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys-
sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will tems memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting
begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be repro-
position and remove the second key. grammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an autho-
4. Insert a blank Sentry Key® into the ignition switch. rized dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position General Information
within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime
will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will The Sentry Key® system complies with FCC rules part 15
stop flashing. To indicate that programming is com- and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
plete, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on again for subject to the following conditions:
three seconds and then turn off. • This device may not cause harmful interference.
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• This device must accept any interference that may be Rearming The System
received, including interference that may cause unde- If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to
sired operation. disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED horn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual signals 2
after 15 minutes, and then the Vehicle Security Alarm will
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors and trunk rearm itself.
for unauthorized entry and ignition switch for unauthor-
ized operation. While the Vehicle Security Alarm is To Arm The System
armed, interior switches for door locks and decklid 1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out
release are disabled. of the vehicle.
If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security 2. Lock the door using either the power door lock switch
Alarm will signal for about 18 minutes. For the first three (one door must be open) or the LOCK button on the
minutes, the horn will sound intermittently, the head- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (doors can be
lights will turn on, the park lamps and/or turn signals open or closed), and close all doors.
will flash and the Vehicle Security Light in the cluster will
flash. Then the exterior lights will flash for another 15 NOTE: The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you
minutes. lock the doors with the manual door lock plungers.

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3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster To Disarm The System
will flash for 16 seconds. This shows that the Vehicle Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter
Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door or insert a valid Sentry Key® into the ignition lock
is opened, the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN, cylinder and turn the key to the ON/START position.
or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner,
the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm. NOTE:
NOTE: • The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on
the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle
• During the 16-second arming period, if a door is Security Alarm.
opened or the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN,
the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm. • The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during
trunk entry. Pressing the trunk button will not disarm
• Once armed, the Vehicle Security Alarm disables the the Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone enters the
unlock switch on the driver door trim panel and vehicle through the trunk and opens any door, the
passenger door trim panel, the trunk release button on alarm will sound.
the instrument panel, and the HomeLink®/Garage
Door Opener (if equipped). The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
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of the previously described arming sequences has oc- ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
curred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of The courtesy lights will turn on when you press the
whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this mitter or open any door. 2
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery
outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in
becomes disconnected the Vehicle Security Alarm will
“Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur-
remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The
ther information.
exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. The interior lights will fade to off after approximately 30
seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the
Tamper Alert
ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF
If the alarm was triggered, but the warning signals have position.
timed out, the park and taillights flash three times, and
the horn will chirp three times, when unlocking the NOTE:
vehicle with a valid RKE transmitter to alert the driver. • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour-
tesy lights will remain on if the dimmer control is in
the ⬙Dome ON⬙ position (extreme top position).
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• The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat” position
(extreme bottom position).

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF

EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open
the trunk, or activate the Panic Alarm from distances
approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to
be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE: Vehicle Key
• The line of transmission must not be blocked with To Unlock The Doors
metal objects. Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
• Inserting the key into the ignition switch disables all transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to
buttons on the RKE transmitter. unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to
acknowledge the unlock signal. The Illuminated Entry
system (if equipped) will also turn on.
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Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First 2. Release both buttons at the same time.
Press
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press-
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans-
the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the mitter with the ignition in the LOCK position and the 2
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the key removed.
current setting, proceed as follows:
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle its previous setting.
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle
NOTE: If there is no key in the ignition switch, pressing
Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter while you are
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand-
inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
system. Opening a door with the system activated will
• 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
RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but not
longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the
UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button.
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Flash Lights With Lock 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press-
ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans-
The feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
mitter with the ignition in the LOCK position and the
the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit-
key removed.
ter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change
the current setting, proceed as follows: 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle NOTE: If there is no key in the ignition switch, pressing
Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter while you are in
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand- the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. system. Opening a door with the system activated will
cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to
• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm system.
following procedure:
Illuminated Approach — If Equipped
1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed
RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but not longer This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
button while still holding the UNLOCK button. The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles
equipped with EVIC. For details, refer to “Electronic
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
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Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding following steps:
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans-
To Lock The Doors mitter for at least 4 seconds, but not longer than 10 2
seconds. Then, press the PANIC button while still
Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
holding the LOCK button.
ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and
the horn will chirp once to acknowledge the lock signal. 2. Release both buttons at the same time.
Sound Horn With Lock 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press-
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the
are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be ignition in the LOCK position and the key removed.
turned on or off. To change the current setting, proceed as 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
follows: its previous setting.
• For vehicles equipped with EVIC, refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand-
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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.
Opening a door with the alarm activated will cause the
NOTE: You may need to be close to the vehicle when
alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate
using the RKE transmitter to turn off the Panic Alarm due
the Vehicle Security Alarm.
to the Radio Frequency (RF) noises emitted by the
To Unlatch The Trunk system.
Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two Programming Additional Transmitters
times to unlatch the trunk.
Refer to Sentry Key® “Customer Key Programming”.
Using The Panic Alarm If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold contact your authorized dealer for details.
the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one
Transmitter Battery Replacement
second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the
headlights turn on, the park lights will flash, the horn The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
will pulse on and off, and the Illuminated Entry system NOTE: Perchlorate Material — special handling may ap-
(if equipped) will turn on. ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

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1. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the
flat blade screwdriver to pry the two halves of the RKE new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it
during removal. with rubbing alcohol. 2
3. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two
halves together.
General Information
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with
RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
Separating RKE Transmitter Halves

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NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic
proved by the party responsible for compliance could transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
How To Use Remote Start
If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal
All of the following conditions must be met before the
distance, check for these two conditions:
engine will remote start:
1. Weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected life
• Shift lever in PARK
of a battery is five years.
• Doors closed
2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some • Hood closed
mobile or CB radios.
• Trunk closed
REMOTE START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED • Hazard switch off
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- • Ignition key removed from ignition switch
niently from outside the vehicle while still • Battery at an acceptable charge level
maintaining security. The system has a range of
approximately 300 ft (91 m). • RKE PANIC button not pressed
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• System not disabled from previous remote start event Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
• Vehicle Security Alarm not active
The following messages will display in the EVIC if the
WARNING! vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- 2
turely:
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon- • Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar
oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon • Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious in-
jury or death when inhaled. • Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Ajar
• Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls • Remote Start Aborted — System Fault
could cause serious injury or death. The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is cycled
to the ON/RUN position.

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To Enter Remote Start Mode the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN
position before you can repeat the start sequence for a
Press and release the REMOTE START button on third cycle.
the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds. Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
The vehicle doors will lock, the parking lights
will flash and the horn will chirp twice (if pro- • The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500
grammed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle will • Any engine warning lamps come on
remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle.
• Low Fuel Light turns on
NOTE:
• The hood is opened
• If an engine fault is present the vehicle will start and
then shut down 10 seconds later. • The hazard switch is pressed

• For security, power window operation is disabled • The transmission is moved out of PARK
when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode. • The brake pedal is pressed
• The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
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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
2
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! WARNING! (Continued)

• For personal security and safety in the event of an • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as in a location accessible to children. A child could
well as when you park and leave the vehicle. operate power windows, other controls, or move
• Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking the vehicle.
brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re-
move the Key Fob from the ignition. When leaving CAUTION!
the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.
access to an unlocked vehicle. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or Power Door Locks
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking A door lock switch is located on the driver and passenger
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors.

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auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your
authorized dealer. Please see your authorized dealer for
service.
Auto Unlock On Exit 2
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).
Power Door Lock Switch
3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK.
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
4. The driver door is opened.
The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled.
When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically 5. The doors were not previously unlocked.
when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The
6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h).

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Auto Unlock On Exit Programming 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be programming.
enabled or disabled as follows: 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature
Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings in accordance with local laws.
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand-
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Doors
• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
To provide a safer environment for children riding in the
following procedure:
rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have a Child-
1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. Protection Door Lock system.
2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON/
RUN and then back to LOCK four times, ending up in
the LOCK position.
3. Press the power door unlock switch to unlock the
doors.
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Child-Protection Door Lock Location Child Lock Control

The Child-Protection Door Locks are located inside the
WARNING!
rear edge of the door. Insert the tip of the ignition key or
similar flat-bladed object into the lock and rotate clock- Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
wise approximately one-quarter turn to the lock position Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
or counter clockwise to the unlock position (as indicated from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are
by the stamped icons). engaged.
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NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged,
pull the lock knob up (UNLOCKED position), roll down
the window, and open the door with the outside door
handle.

POWER WINDOWS
Power Window Switches
The control on the driver’s door has up/down switches
that give you fingertip control of all four power win-
dows.

AUTO Power Window Switch

There is a single window control on the front and rear
passenger’s door trim panel, which operates the front
and rear passenger door windows. The window controls
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 open the window part way, push the window switch
WARNING!
to the first detent and release it when you want the
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do window to stop.
not let children play with power windows. Do not To cancel the Auto-Down movement, operate the switch 2
leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a either in the up or down direction and release the switch.
location accessible to children. Occupants, particu-
larly unattended children, can become entrapped by For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
the windows while operating the power window Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches
switches. Such entrapment may result in serious will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch
injury or death. is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either door will
cancel this feature.
Auto Window Down — If Equipped For vehicles equipped with EVIC, the power window
The front window controls on the driver and passenger switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
door trim panels have an Auto-Down feature. These ignition switch is turned off. Opening either door will
switches are labeled AUTO to indicate this capability. cancel this feature. The time for this feature is program-
Push the window switch past the first detent, release, and mable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
the window will go down automatically. (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea-
tures)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
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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-
closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the
Lift the window switch fully upward to the second
detent, release, and the window will go up automatically. first detent and hold to close window manually.

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:
Reset Auto Up
• If the window runs into any obstacle during auto-
closure, the anti-pinch protection will reverse the Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window
window direction. Remove the obstacle and lift the probably needs to be reset. To reactivate the Auto Up
window switch 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 2
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, adjust the sun-
roof opening to minimize the buffeting.

AUTO Power Window Switch

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TRUNK RELEASE With the ignition switch in the LOCK position or with the
key out, the word “dECK” will display until the trunk is
closed.
Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter to open the trunk from On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
outside the vehicle. From inside the equipped vehicles, the words “Trunk Ajar” will display.
vehicle the trunk lid can be released by
pressing the TRUNK RELEASE button TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
located on the instrument panel to the
Trunk Release left of the steering wheel. WARNING!
Button
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
NOTE: The shift lever must be in PARK for this switch to either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
operate. through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, the the trunk, young children may not be able to escape,
word “dECK” will display in place of the odometer even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped
display indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or
display will reappear once the trunk is closed or if the heat stroke.
trip button is depressed.
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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 2
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
positions
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• Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passenger all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the
desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large
• Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located
item in a seat.
on top of the front seats (integrated into the head
restraint) — if equipped Please pay close attention to the information in this
section. It tells you how to use your restraint system
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC)
properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as
for the driver and passengers seated next to a window
possible.
• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized
• An energy-absorbing steering column and steering seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tethers
wheel for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold
infant and child restraint systems. For more information
• Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants
on LATCH, refer to Lower Anchors and Tethers for
• Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may CHildren (LATCH).
enhance occupant protection by managing occupant
NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage
energy during an impact event
inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different
• All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include rates of inflation based on several factors, including the
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which lock the severity and type of collision.
seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt
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Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow
risk of harm from a deploying air bag: children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under
their arm. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear
1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride
facing child seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, 2
buckled up in a rear seat.
move the 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
• Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly.
air bag. A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air
Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 2. All occupants should always wear their lap and
years or younger, including a child in a rearward shoulder belts properly.
facing infant seat. 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved
• Only use a rearward-facing child restraint in a back as far as practical to allow the Advanced Front
vehicle with a rear seat. Air Bags room to inflate.
Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your
belt properly (see section on Child Restraints) should be vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the
secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt posi- side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space
tioning booster seats. Older children who do not use between you and the door.
child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should
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5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be
WARNING! (Continued)
modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact
the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument
under “If You Need Assistance”. panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment
could cause serious injury, including death. Air
WARNING! bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably
extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more instrument panel.
severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain
with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In (SABIC) and Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
some collisions, the air bags won’t deploy at all. also need room to inflate. Do not lean against the
Always wear your seat belts even though you have door or window. Sit upright in the center of the
air bags. seat.

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of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown
WARNING! (Continued)
from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of
• In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the
much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should
led up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or 2
be belted at all times.
other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the
vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your Lap/Shoulder Belts
vehicle are buckled up properly. All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with
• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag lap/shoulder belts.
Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) and/or Seat-Mounted
Side Air Bag (SAB) during deployment could cause The belt webbing retractor will lock only during very
you to be severely injured or killed. sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoul-
der part of the belt to move freely with you under normal
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.
Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they
can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some
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WARNING! WARNING! (Continued)

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and • Two people should never be belted into a single
using a seat belt properly. seat belt. People belted together can crash into one
• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or another in a collision, hurting one another badly.
outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured than one person, no matter what their size.
or killed. Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
• Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat
belts are designed to go around the large bones of 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and
your body. These are the strongest parts of your adjust the seat.
body and can take the forces of a collision the best. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front
• Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make seat, next to your arm. Grasp the latch plate and pull
your injuries in a collision much worse. You might out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far
suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap.
of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to wear
your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers
safe, too.

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WARNING!
• A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will
not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride 2
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 prop-
erly. In a sudden stop, you could move too far
forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear
your seat belt snugly.

Pulling Out The Latch Plate

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

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WARNING!
• A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous.
Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the
vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck
injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause inter-
nal 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 colli-
sion.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect
you from injury during a collision. You are more
Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not
wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt
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4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your
WARNING!
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up
on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of
tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the
belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a
2
strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdo-
collision. men. Always wear the lap part of your seat belt as
low as possible and keep it snug.
• A twisted belt may not protect you properly. In a
collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt
is straight. If you can’t straighten a belt in your
vehicle, take it to your authorized dealer immedi-
ately and have it fixed.

5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is

comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retrac-
tor will withdraw any slack in the belt.

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6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/
tion. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the shoulder belt.
webbing to allow the belt to retract fully.
1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the
WARNING! anchor point.

A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate,
leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system grasp and twist the belt webbing 180° to create a fold
periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. that begins immediately above the latch plate.
Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing.
not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of
assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they the latch plate.
have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.). 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the
folded webbing.

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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will
In the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average,
upward or downward to position the belt away from you will prefer a higher position. When you release the
anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that 2
your neck. Push ANCHORAGE button to release the
anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that it is locked in position.
fits you best. Rear Seat Belts
The shoulder belt anchorages of the rear three-point belts
are nonadjustable for outboard and center rear passen-
gers on sedans. The center belt is mounted to the rear
shelf panel and exits through a bezel in the panel.
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
which are used to secure a child restraint system. For
additional information, refer to “Installing Child Re-
straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child

Adjustable Anchorage
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Restraints” section. The chart below defines the type of out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort-
feature for each seating position. ably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the
latch plate into the buckle until you hear a ⬙click⬙.
Driver Center Passenger
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If
First Row N/A N/A ALR
Equipped
Second ALR ALR ALR
Row In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-
locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in
• N/A — Not Applicable the shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking Mode is avail-
able on all passenger-seating positions with a combina-
• ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor
tion lap/shoulder belt. Use the Automatic Locking Mode
If the passenger seating position is equipped with an anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating
ALR and is being used for normal usage: position that has a belt with this feature. Children 12
Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably years old and under should always be properly re-
wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not strained in a vehicle with a rear seat.
activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear a
ratcheting sound as the belt retracts. Allow the webbing
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How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
WARNING!
1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.
• The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor 2
the entire belt is extracted. (ALR) feature or any other seat belt function is not
3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will working properly when checked according to the
hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is procedures in the Service Manual.
now in the Automatic Locking Mode. • Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly
could increase the risk of injury in collisions.
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
Energy Management Feature
Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it
to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy
Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) Management feature in the front seating positions to help
locking mode. further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on
collision.
This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is
designed to release webbing in a controlled manner. This
feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on
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Seat Belt Pretensioners Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
The seat belts for both front seating positions are These head restraints are passive, deployable compo-
equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily
remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. identified by any markings, only through visual inspec-
These devices may improve the performance of the seat tion of the head restraint. The head restraint will be split
belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and
early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occu- trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
pants, including those in child restraints. How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work
NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines
belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require
worn snugly and positioned properly. 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 When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half
a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately. of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap
between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR.

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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 the sever-
ity 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
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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, 2. Position the hands on the top of the deployed AHR at
you must reset the head restraint on the driver’s and a comfortable position.
front passenger seat. You can recognize when the Active
Head Restraint has been triggered by the fact that they
have moved forward (as shown in step three of the
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3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the
vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism.

3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism

1 — Downward Movement
2 — Rearward Movement

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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®)
BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and
front passenger (if equipped with front passenger
BeltAlert®) 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® 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 Active Once the sequence starts, it will continue for the entire
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® 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®) seat belt remains unfastened. 2
(8 km/h), BeltAlert® 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® is not active when
throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is
the front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert® may
the best way to keep the baby safe.
be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the
front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt
equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.
the rear seat (if equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the
that are secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take
stowed. the force if there is a collision.
BeltAlert® can be enabled or disabled by your autho- Seat Belt Extender
rized dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and
deactivating BeltAlert®. when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if
equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized
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dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The
extender should be used only if the existing belt is not words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers.
long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex-
tender and store it.

WARNING!
Using a seat belt extender when not needed can in-
crease 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. Re-
move and store the extender when not needed.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags

This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the
driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat
Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations
belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air
Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The 1 — Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags
passenger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the 2 — Knee Bolsters
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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:
This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether but they will open during air bag deployment.
the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The
seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the • After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an
Advanced Front Air Bags. authorized dealer immediately.

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

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• Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during
WARNING! (Continued)
deployment could cause you to be severely injured or
killed. • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects
between you and the side air bags; the performance
The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- could be adversely affected and/or objects could be 2
brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that pushed into you, causing serious injury.
require air bag occupant protection. • Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, do
not have any accessory items installed which will
WARNING! alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your
vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require perma-
• Your vehicle is equipped with left and right
nent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain
on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the
(SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up
vehicle for any reason.
high enough to block the location of the SABIC.
• Do not allow occupants to extend any part of their
The area where the SABIC is located should remain
body outside of the window.
free from any obstructions.
SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the seat belt
(Continued)
restraint system. Occupants, including children who are
up against or very close to SAB or SABIC air bags can be
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seriously injured or killed. Occupants, especially chil- Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
dren, should not lean on or sleep against the door, side
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
windows, or area where the SAB or SABIC air bags
inflate, even if they are in an infant or child restraint. The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system
required for this vehicle.
Always sit upright as possible with your back against the
seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or
appropriate sized child restraint, infant restraint or side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required.
booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the Based on the impact sensor’s signals, a central electronic
child. ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, SABIC air
bags, Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags, and
Knee Impact Bolsters
front seat belt pretensioners, as required, depending on
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the the severity and type of impact.
driver and front passengers, and position front occupants
Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi-
for the best interaction with the Advanced Front Air
tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in
Bags.
certain frontal collisions depending on several factors,
Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front including the severity and type of collision. Advanced
Air Bags work with the knee impact bolsters to provide Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of
improved protection for the driver and front passenger. injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
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The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of
frontal collisions, including some that may produce sub- the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the
stantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole colli- START or ON/RUN position. If the key is in the OFF
sions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions. On position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the 2
the other hand, depending on the type and location of air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.
impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes
The ORC contains a backup power supply system that
with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a
may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or
severe initial deceleration.
it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.
The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions.
Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning
Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and
Light in the instrument panel for approxi-
type of collision.
mately four to eight seconds for a self-check
Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration when the ignition is first turned on. After the
over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the
not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it
have deployed. turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily
or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli-
comes on again after initial startup.
sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position,
away from an inflating air bag.
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It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad-
ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large
noted that could affect the air bag system. The diagnos- quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the
tics also record the nature of the malfunction. Advanced Front Air Bags. Different air bag inflation rates
are possible, based on several factors, including the
WARNING! collision type and severity. The steering wheel hub trim
cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to
ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags their full size. The air bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70
to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come milliseconds. This is about half of the time it takes to
on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned blink your eyes. The air bags then quickly deflate while
on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes helping to restrain the driver and front passenger.
on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the
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
Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering
wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel. I
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Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain
Inflator Units (SABIC) Inflator Units
The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) are During collisions where the impact is confined to a
designed to activate only in certain side collisions. particular area of the side of the vehicle, the ORC may 2
deploy the SABIC air bags, depending on the severity
The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side
and type of collision. In these events, the ORC will
air bags to inflate, based on the severity and type of
deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle.
collision.
A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side
Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air
curtain air bag. The inflating side curtain air bag pushes
bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be
the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and
triggered, releasing a large quantity of non-toxic gas. The
covers the window. The air bag inflates in about 30
inflating SAB exits through the seat seam into the space
milliseconds (about one-quarter of the time that it takes
between the occupant and the door. The SAB fully
to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you
inflates in about 10 milliseconds. The side air bag moves
are not belted and seated properly, or if items are
at a very high speed and with such a high force that it
positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag
could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items
inflates. This especially applies to children. The side
are positioned in the area where the side air bag inflates.
curtain air bag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when
This especially applies to children.
it is inflated.
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Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time, • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of until the ignition key is turned off.
whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
Front And Side Impact Sensors the battery has power or until the ignition key is
removed.
In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the
ORC in determining appropriate response to impact • Unlock the doors automatically.
events.
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System
Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event, the ignition switch must be
In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF.
the communication network remains intact, and the If A Deployment Occurs
power remains intact, depending on the nature of the
The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate
event the ORC will determine whether to have the
immediately after deployment.
Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow-
ing functions: NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all
collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with
• Cut off fuel to the engine.
the air bag system.

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If you do have a collision, which deploys the air bags, any throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation
or all of the following may occur: continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on
your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in-
• The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause
structions for cleaning. 2
abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and
front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold. The Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de-
abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air
you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium bags will not be in place to protect you.
floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.
They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. WARNING!
However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a
few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
immediately. protect you in another collision. Have the air bags,
seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac-
• As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like tor assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer im-
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the mediately. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Con-
process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air troller System serviced as well.
bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the
skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye
irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or
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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 may
• Modifications to any part of the air bag system not function properly if modifications are made.
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any
be injured if the air bag system is not there to air bag system service. If your seat, including your
protect you. Do not modify the components or trim cover and cushion, needs to be serviced in any
wiring, including adding any kind of badges or way (including removal or loosening/tightening of
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to your
upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved
modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary to
add aftermarket side steps or running boards. modify the air bag system for persons with dis-
• It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air abilities, contact your authorized dealer.
bag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who
works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system.

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Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may
You will want to have the air bags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. The not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly 2
check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label
Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal
located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the
circuits and interconnecting wiring associated
proper air bag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the
with air bag system electrical components. While the air
fuse is good.
bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of
the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service Event Data Recorder (EDR)
the air bag system immediately. This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
• The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or
the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or
first turned to the ON/RUN position. hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understand-
ing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is de-
• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to signed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety
eight second interval. systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data
• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
as:
remains on while driving.
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• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is
were buckled/fastened; required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed.
In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties,
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the
such as law enforcement, that have the special equip-
accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
ment, can read the information if they have access to the
• How fast the vehicle was traveling. vehicle or the EDR.
These data can help provide a better understanding of Child Restraints
the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a times, including babies and children. Every state in the
non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by United States, and every Canadian province, requires
the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per- that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This
sonal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
are recorded. However, other parties, such as law en- Children 12 years or younger should ride properly
forcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in
crash investigation. the rear seats rather than in the front.

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Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has
WARNING!
a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a Standards. You should also make sure that you can install
projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to it in the vehicle where you will use it. 2
hold even an infant on your lap could become so
NOTE:
great that you could not hold the child, no matter
how strong you are. The child and others could be • For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org
badly injured. Any child riding in your vehicle or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Canadian residents should
should be in a proper restraint for the child’s size. refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional infor-
mation:
There are different sizes and types of restraints for
children from newborn size to the child almost large • http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-
enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child childsafety-index-53.htm
seat Owner’s Manual to make sure you have the correct
seat for your child.

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Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
Recommended Type of Child
Child Size, Height, Weight or Age
Restraint
Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convert-
younger and who have not reached ible Child Restraint, facing rearward in
the height or weight limits of their the rear seat of the vehicle
child restraint
Small Children Children who are at least two years Forward-Facing Child Restraint with a
old or who have out-grown the height five-point Harness, facing forward in
or weight limit of their rear-facing the rear seat of the vehicle
child restraint
Larger Children Children who have out-grown their Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the
forward-facing child restraint, but are vehicle seat belt, seated in the rear seat
too small to properly fit the vehicle’s of the vehicle
seat belt
Children Too Large for Children 12 years old or younger, who Vehicle Seat Belt, seated in the rear
Child Restraints have out-grown the height or weight seat of the vehicle
limit of their booster seat
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Infants And Child Restraints reach the highest weight or height allowed by their
convertible child seat.
Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward-
facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until
they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear WARNING! 2
facing child safety seat. Two types of child restraints can • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an
be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and convertible air bag. A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air
child seats. Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12
The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the years or younger, including a child in a rearward
vehicle. It is recommended for children from birth until facing infant seat.
they reach the weight or height limit of the infant carrier. • Only use a rearward-facing child restraint in a
Convertible child seats can be used either rearward- vehicle with a rear seat.
facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child
Older Children And Child Restraints
seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward-
facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be Children who are two years old or who have outgrown
used rearward-facing by children who have outgrown their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward-
their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and
old. Children should remain rearward-facing until they convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direc-
tion are for children who are over two years old or who
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have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of
WARNING!
their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should
remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for • Improper installation can lead to failure of an
as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a
allowed by the child seat. collision. The child could be badly injured or
All children whose weight or height is above the killed. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a directions exactly when installing an infant or
belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts child restraint.
fit properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in
the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against the vehicle with the seat belt or LATCH anchor-
the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning booster ages, or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it
seat. The child and belt-positioning booster seat are held loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or accident, it
in the vehicle by the seat belt. could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause
serious personal injury.

Children Too Large For Booster Seats

Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt
comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend
over the front of the seat when their back is against the
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seatback, should use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check belt fit peri-
simple 5-step test to decide whether the child can use the odically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched. A
vehicle’s seat belt alone: child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of
position. If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, 2
1. Can the child sit all the way back against the back of
move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never
the vehicle seat?
allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or
2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front behind their back.
of the vehicle seat – while they are still sitting all the
way back? WARNING!
3. Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s shoulder Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an
between their neck and arm? arm or behind their back. In a crash, the shoulder belt
4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching will not protect a child properly, which may result in
the child’s thighs and not their stomach? serious injury or death. A child must always wear
both the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt
5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? correctly.
If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the
child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the

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Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints

Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below
Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top
Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor
Restraint Only + Top Tether
Anchor
Rear-Facing Up to 65 lbs X X
Child Restraint (29.5 kg)
Rear-Facing More than X
Child Restraint 65 lbs (29.5 kg)
Forward-Facing Up to 65 lbs X X
Child Restraint (29.5 kg)
Forward-Facing More than X
Child Restraint 65 lbs (29.5 kg)

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Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) seating position. These anchorages are used to install
Restraint System LATCH-equipped child seats without using the vehicle’s
seat belts. Some seating positions may have a top tether
anchorage but no lower anchorages. In these seating 2
positions, the seat belt must be used with the top tether
anchorage to install the child restraint. Please see the
following table for more information.

Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor-

age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower
Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system
has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH-
equipped child seats. There are two lower anchorages
located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the
seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the
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LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In
This Vehicle

• Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seat-

ing position
• Top Tether Anchorage Symbol
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What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until the
weight of the child restraint) for using the combined weight of the child and the child
LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt
restraint? and tether anchor instead of the LATCH an- 2
chorage system once the combined weight is
more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt No Do not use the seat belt when you use the
be used together to attach a rear-facing or LATCH anchorage system to attach a rear-
forward-facing child restraint? facing or forward-facing child restraint.
Can a child seat be installed in the center Yes You can install child restraints with flexible
position using the inner LATCH lower an- lower anchors in the center position. The
chorages? inner anchorages are 15.4 inches (392 mm)
apart. Do not install child restraints with
rigid lower anchors in the center position.

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Can two child restraints be attached using a No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two
common lower LATCH anchorage? or more child restraints. If the center posi-
tion does not have dedicated LATCH lower
anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child
seat in the center position next to a child
seat using the LATCH anchorages in an out-
board position.
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the Yes The child seat may touch the back of the
back of the front passenger seat? front passenger seat if the child restraint
manufacturer also allows contact. See your
child restraint owner’s manual for more in-
formation.
Can the head restraints be removed? No

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Locating The LATCH Anchorages

The lower anchorages are round bars that are

found at the rear of the seat cushion where it 2
meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym-
bols on the seatback. They are just visible when
you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the
gap between the seatback and seat cushion.

Rear Seat LATCH Anchorages

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Locating The LATCH Anchorages

In addition, there are tether strap anchorages

behind each rear seating position located in the
panel between the rear seatback and the rear
window. They are found under a plastic cover
with the tether anchorage symbol on it.

Tether Strap Anchorages

LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be
equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side.
Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower
anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the
anchorage. Forward-facing child restraints and some
rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a
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tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end
WARNING! (Continued)
to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten
the strap after it is attached to the anchorage. seat belt for installing child seats in the outboard
positions. Please refer to “Installing The LATCH-
Center Seat LATCH Compatible Child Restraint System” for typical in- 2
Do not install child restraints with rigid lower attach- stallation instructions.
ments in the center seating position. Only install this type
of child restraint in the outboard seating positions. Child Always follow the directions of the child restraint manu-
restraints with flexible, webbing mounted lower attach- facturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child
ments can be installed in any rear seating position. restraint systems will be installed as described here.
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint
WARNING!
1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto-
Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat
than one child restraint. If you are installing LATCH- belt following the instructions below. See the section
compatible child restraints next to each other, you “Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat
must use the seat belt for the center position. You can Belt” to check what type of seat belt each seating
then use either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s position has.

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2. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the 5. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the
tether strap of the child seat so that you can more top tether anchorage. See the section “Installing Child
easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for direc-
anchorages. tions to attach a tether anchor.
3. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for 6. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint
that seating position. For some second row seats, you rearward and downward into the seat. Remove slack
may need to recline the seat and/or raise the head in the straps according to the child restraint manufac-
restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved turer’s instructions.
forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to
7. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by
move it to its rear-most position to make room for the
pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt
child seat. You may also move the front seat forward
path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm)
to allow more room for the car seat.
in any direction.
4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt
restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat-
ing position. When using the LATCH attaching system to install a
child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being
used by other occupants or being used to secure child
restraints. An unused belt could injure a child if they play
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with it and accidentally lock the seatbelt retractor. Before
WARNING!
installing a child restraint using the LATCH system,
buckle the seat belt behind the child restraint and out of • Improper installation of a child restraint to the
the child’s reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant 2
the child restraint installation, instead of buckling it or child restraint. The child could be badly injured
behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex-
child restraint belt path and then buckle it. Do not lock actly when installing an infant or child restraint.
the seatbelt. Remind all children in the vehicle that the • Child restraint anchorages are designed to with-
seat belts are not toys and that they should not play with stand only those loads imposed by correctly-fitted
them. child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to
be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for
attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.

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Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child
Belt Restraints In This Vehicle
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with either a Switchable Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both. Both types
of seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat
belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not
necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor can be
“switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the web-
bing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing retract
back into the retractor. If it is locked, the ALR will make a
clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the
retractor. For additional information on ALR, refer to the
“Automatic Locking Mode” description under “Occupant
Restraints”. The cinching latch plate is designed to hold the
lap portion of the seatbelt tight when webbing is pulled
tight and straight through a child restraint’s belt path.
Please see the following table(s) and the following sections
for more information about both types of seat belts.
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What is the weight limit (child’s weight + Weight limit of Always use the tether anchor when using
weight of the child restraint) for using the the Child the seat belt to install a forward facing child
Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a Restraint restraint, up to the recommended weight
forward facing child restraint? limit of the child restraint. 2
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the Yes Contact between the front passenger seat
back of the front passenger seat? and the child restraint is allowed, if the child
restraint manufacturer also allows contact.
Can the head restraints be removed? No
Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten Yes In positions with cinching latch plates
the seat belt against the belt path of the child (CINCH), the buckle stalk may be twisted
restraint? up to 3 full turns. Do not twist the buckle
stalk in a seating position with an ALR re-
tractor.

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Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing
out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retract
1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating
back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you
position. For some second row seats, you may need to
will hear a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is
recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint to get a
now in the Automatic Locking mode.
better fit. If the rear seat can be moved forward and
rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to move it to its 6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is
rear-most position to make room for the child seat. locked, you should not be able to pull out any web-
You may also move the front seat forward to allow bing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat step 5.
more room for the car seat.
7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the
2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor lap portion around the child restraint while you push
to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint. the child restraint rearward and downward into the
Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path. vehicle seat.
3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the
“click”. seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect
the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether
4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight
against the child seat.
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strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints rear-most position to make room for the child seat.
Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to You may also move the front seat forward to allow
attach a tether anchor. more room for the car seat.
9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by 2. Next, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the 2
pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child
path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt
in any direction. path.
Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the 3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a
belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. “click”.
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching 4. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the
Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped lap portion around the child restraint while you push
the child restraint rearward and downward into the
1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating
position. For some second row seats, you may need to vehicle seat.
recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint to get a 5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the
better fit. If the rear seat can be moved forward and seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect
rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to move it to its the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether

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strap. Refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using The If the belt still cannot be tightened after you shorten the
Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to attach a tether buckle, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn
anchor. the buckle around one half turn, and insert the latch plate
into the buckle again. If you still cannot make the child
6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by
restraint installation tight, try a different seating position.
pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt
path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) in Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether
any direction. Anchorage
Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the
belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. 1. Look behind the seating position where you
plan to install the child restraint to find the
If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the
tether anchorage. You may need to move the
belt path opening of the child restraint, you may have
seat forward to provide better access to the
trouble tightening the seat belt. If this happens, discon-
tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for
nect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short
that seating position, move the child restraint to another
buckle-end belt up to three full turns to shorten it. Insert
position in the vehicle if one is available.
the latch plate into the buckle with the release button
facing out, away from the child restraint. Repeat steps 4 2. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly
to 6, above, to complete the installation of the child behind the seat where you are placing the child
restraint. restraint.
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3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path
for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If
your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head
restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, 2
route the tether strap under the head restraint and
between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head
restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard
side of the head restraint.

Tether Strap Mounting

1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook
3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor
4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to
the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.

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5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child Transporting Pets
restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
WARNING! injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to a collision.
increased head motion and possible injury to the Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
child. Use only the anchorage position directly or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top
tether strap. ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
make sure the tether strap does not slip into the drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
opening between the seatbacks as you remove
slack in the strap. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

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While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- should be considered a normal part of the break-in and
mental and should be avoided. not interpreted as an indication of difficulty. 2
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a SAFETY TIPS
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate Transporting Passengers
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to AREA.
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”. WARNING!
CAUTION! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil cause serious injury or death.
in the engine or damage may result.
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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)

• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO),
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people follow these safety tips:
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
injured or killed. confined areas any longer than needed to move
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your your vehicle in or out of the area.
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat • If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/
belts. rear doors open, make sure that all windows are
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is
using a seat belt properly. set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation
mode.
Exhaust Gas • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling
WARNING! controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon blower at high speed.
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
(Continued) system.
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Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is or retractor condition, replace the belt.
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- 2
Air Bag Warning Light
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes The light should come on and remain on for
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. not lit during starting, see your authorized
dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
driving, have the system checked by an authorized
Seat Belts dealer.
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, Defroster
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
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Floor Mat Safety Information
WARNING! (Continued)
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your • Never place or install floor mats or other floor
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they secured to prevent them from moving and interfer-
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals ing with the pedals or the ability to control the
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways. vehicle.
• Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top
WARNING! of already installed floor mats. Additional floor
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
sonal injury. • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always
• Always make sure that floor mats are properly properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have
attached to the floor mat fasteners. been removed for cleaning.

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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 brake lights and
• If required, mounting posts must be properly in- exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
stalled, if not equipped from the factory. signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or panel.
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of Door Latches
control of the vehicle. Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Fluid Leaks

The Vehicle Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
Tires engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects should be located and corrected immediately.
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CONTENTS
䡵 MIRRORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 ▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 3
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 ▫ Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .109 ▫ Uconnect® Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 ▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . .130
▫ Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 ▫ Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect® Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
▫ Adjusting Side View Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature . . . . . . . . . . .112
䡵 VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . .143
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .112
▫ Voice Command System Operation . . . . . . . . .143
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . .112
▫ Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
䡵 Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . .113
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▫ Voice Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 䡵 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD . . . . . . . . .163
䡵 SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 䡵 LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 ▫ Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 ▫ Headlights And Parking Lights . . . . . . . . . . . .165
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . .154 ▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped . . . . . . .166
▫ Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — ▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With
If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 Automatic Headlights Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
▫ Reclining Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 ▫ Headlight Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
▫ Lumbar Support — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . .156 ▫ Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
▫ Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat . . . . . . . . . . . .157 ▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
▫ Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 ▫ Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
▫ Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 ▫ High/Low Beam Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
▫ Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest . . . . . . . . .162 ▫ Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
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▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 䡵 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 ▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 ▫ To Set A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
▫ Map/Reading/Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . .170 ▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 3
▫ Battery Saver Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 ▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
䡵 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS . . . . . .172 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
▫ Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 ▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
▫ Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174 䡵 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .181
▫ Mist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 ▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .182
▫ Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available With ▫ Programming A Rolling Code . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Automatic Headlights Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code . . . . . . . . .185
䡵 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .176
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming . . . . . .186
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▫ Using HomeLink® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 ▫ Sunshade Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 ▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
▫ Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
▫ General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 ▫ Ignition Off Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
䡵 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . .190 䡵 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS . . . . . . . . . . .193
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 䡵 CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER —
IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode . . . . . . . . .191
䡵 CUPHOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
▫ Rear Seat Bottle Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . .192
䡵 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
▫ Pinch Protect Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
▫ Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192

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䡵 CONSOLE FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 ▫ Ski Pass-Through. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
▫ Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 䡵 REAR WINDOW FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
䡵 CARGO AREA FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 ▫ Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203

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

Adjusting Rearview Mirror

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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror 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 3
of the button does not illuminate.
NOTE: This feature is disabled when the vehicle is
moving in reverse.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
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Outside Mirrors Power Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight door trim panel.
overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.
NOTE: The passenger side convex outside mirror will
give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the
lane next to your vehicle.

WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side convex mirror could cause you to
collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a Power Mirror Control
vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror. To adjust a mirror, turn the control toward the left or right
mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control in the direction
you want the mirror to move.
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Adjusting Side View Mirrors
Outside Mirror — Driver Side
Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror. 3
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side
Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the
side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the
vehicle.

Mirror Directions WARNING!

When finished, return the knob to the center “O” (Off)
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
position.
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side convex mirror could cause you to

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Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
WARNING! (Continued)
collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror. feature can be activated whenever you turn on the
Some vehicles will not have a convex passenger side rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Rear
mirror. Window Features” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” for further information.
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
three detent positions: full forward, full rearward and mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on automati-
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transmitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the sys-
tem will automatically mute your radio when using the
Uconnect® Phone.
NOTE: The Uconnect® Phone requires a mobile phone
equipped with the Bluetooth® “Hands-Free Profile”,
Version 0.96 or higher. See the Uconnect® website for 3
supported phones.
For Uconnect® customer support:
• U.S. residents - visit www.UconnectPhone.com or call
1-877-855-8400.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror • Canadian Residents - visit www.UconnectPhone.com
Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED or call, 1-800-465-2001 (English) or 1-800-387-9983
(French).
Uconnect® Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-
vehicle communications system. Uconnect® Phone allows Uconnect® Phone allows you to transfer calls between
you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit
simple voice commands (e.g., “Call” ѧ “Mike” ѧ “Work” or your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s
“Dial” ѧ “248-555-1212”). Your mobile phone’s audio is microphone for private conversation.
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The Uconnect® Phone is driven through your
WARNING! (Continued)
Bluetooth® “Hands-Free Profile” mobile phone.
Uconnect® features Bluetooth® technology - the global laws, including laws regarding phone use. Your at-
standard that enables different electronic devices to con- tention should be focused on safely operating the
nect to each other without wires or a docking station, so vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision
Uconnect® Phone works no matter where you stow your causing serious injury or death.
mobile phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as
Uconnect® Phone Button
long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to
the vehicle’s Uconnect® Phone. The Uconnect® Phone The radio or steering wheel controls (if
allows up to seven mobile phones to be linked to the equipped) will contain the two control buttons
system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be (Uconnect® Phone button and Voice Com-
used with the system at a time. The system is available in mand button) that will enable you to
English, Spanish, or French languages. access the system. When you press the button you will
hear the word Uconnect® followed by a BEEP. The beep
WARNING! is your signal to give a command.
Any voice commanded system should be used only
in safe driving conditions following all applicable

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Voice Command Button Operation
Actual button location may vary with the ra- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect®
dio. The individual buttons are described in the Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect® Phone
“Operation” section. menu structure. Voice commands are required after most
Uconnect® Phone prompts. You will be prompted for a
The Uconnect® Phone can be used with any Hands-Free specific command and then guided through the available 3
Profile certified Bluetooth® mobile phone. See the options.
Uconnect® website for supported phones. Refer to your
mobile service provider or the phone manufacturer for • Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for the
details. beep, which follows the “Ready” prompt or another
prompt.
The Uconnect® Phone is fully integrated with the vehi-
cle’s audio system. The volume of the Uconnect® Phone • For certain operations, compound commands can be
can be adjusted either from the radio volume control used. For example, instead of saying “Setup” and then
knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right “Pair a Device,” the following compound command
switch), if so equipped. can be said: “Pair a Bluetooth Device.”
The radio display will be used for visual prompts from • For each feature explanation in this section, only the
the Uconnect® Phone such as “CELL” or caller ID on compound form of the voice command is given. You
certain radios. can also break the commands into parts and say each
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part of the command when you are asked for it. For To activate the Uconnect® Phone, simply press the
example, you can use the compound form voice com- button and follow the audible prompts for directions.
mand “Phonebook New Entry,” or you can break the Uconnect® Phone sessions begin with a press of the
compound form command into two voice commands: button on the radio control head.
“Phonebook” and “New Entry.” Please remember, the
Cancel Command
Uconnect® Phone works best when you talk in a
normal conversational tone, as if speaking to someone At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and
sitting a few feet/meters away from you. you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a
few instances the system will take you back to the
Voice Command Tree
previous menu.
Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section.
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone
Help Command To begin using your Uconnect® Phone, you must pair
If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to your compatible Bluetooth® enabled mobile phone.
know your options at any prompt, say “Help” following
To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer-
the beep. The Uconnect® Phone will play some of the
ence your mobile phone Owner’s Manual. The
options at any prompt if you ask for help.
Uconnect® website may also provide detailed instruc-
tions for pairing.

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The following are general phone to Uconnect® Phone You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a
pairing instructions: priority level between one and seven, with one being the
highest priority. You can pair up to seven mobile phones
1. Press the button to begin.
to your Uconnect® Phone. However, at any given time,
2. After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say only one mobile phone can be in use, connected to your
“Device Pairing.” Uconnect® System. The priority allows the Uconnect® 3
Phone to know which mobile phone to use if multiple
3. When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a Device”
mobile phones are in the vehicle at the same time. For
and follow the audible prompts.
example, if priority three and priority five phones are
You will be asked to say a four-digit Personal Identifica- present in the vehicle, the Uconnect® Phone will use the
tion Number (PIN), which you will later need to enter priority three mobile phone when you make a call. You
into your mobile phone. You can enter any four-digit can select to use a lower priority mobile phone at any
PIN. You will not need to remember this PIN after the time (refer to “Advanced Phone Connectivity” in this
initial pairing process. section).
For identification purposes, you will be prompted to give Dial By Saying A Number
the Uconnect® Phone a name for your mobile phone.
• Press the button to begin.
Each mobile phone that is paired should be given a
unique phone name. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
“Dial.”
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• The system will prompt you to say the number you or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a
want to call. name in the phonebook, refer to “Add Names to Your
Uconnect® Phonebook.”
• For example, you can say “151-1234-5555.”
• The Uconnect® system will confirm the name and then
• The Uconnect® Phone will confirm the phone number
dial the corresponding phone number, which may
and then dial. The number will appear in the display
appear in the display of certain radios.
of certain radios.
Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook
Call By Saying A Name
Transfer From Mobile Phone
• Press the button to begin.
If equipped and specifically supported by your phone,
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say Uconnect® Phone automatically downloads names (text
“Call.” names) and number entries from your mobile phone’s
phonebook. Specific Bluetooth® Phones with Phone
• The system will prompt you to say the name of the
Book Access Profile may support this feature. See
person you want to call.
Uconnect® website for supported phones.
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
• To call a name from the Uconnect® Phonebook or
the name of the person you want to call. For example,
downloaded Phonebook, follow the procedure in “Call
you can say “John Doe,” where John Doe is a previ-
by Saying a Name” section.
ously stored name entry in the Uconnect® phonebook
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• Automatic download and update, if supported, begins • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or
as soon as the Bluetooth® wireless phone connection is deleted on the Uconnect® Phone. These can only be
made to the Uconnect® Phone, for example, after you edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans-
start the vehicle. ferred and updated to Uconnect® Phone on the next
phone connection.
• A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down-
loaded and updated every time a phone is connected Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook 3
to the Uconnect® Phone.
NOTE: Adding names to the Uconnect® Phonebook is
• Depending on the maximum number of entries down- recommended when the vehicle is not in motion.
loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest
• Press the button to begin.
downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail-
able, the previously downloaded phonebook is avail- • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
able for use. “Phonebook New Entry.”
• Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile • When prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of
phone is accessible. long names helps the Voice Command and it is recom-
mended. For example, say “Robert Smith” or “Robert”
• Either the mobile phone’s phonebook or the mobile
instead of “Bob.”
phone’s SIM card phonebook is downloaded.

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• When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries
“Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”). This will
NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended
allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone-
when the vehicle is not in motion. Automatic down-
book entry, if desired.
loaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited.
• When prompted, recite the phone number for the
• Press the button to begin.
phonebook entry that you are adding.
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
After you are finished adding an entry into the phone-
“Phonebook Edit.”
book, you will be given the opportunity to add more
phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the • You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook
main menu. entry that you wish to edit.
The Uconnect® Phone will allow you to enter up to 32 • Next, choose the number designation (home, work,
names in the phonebook with each name having up to mobile, or other) that you wish to edit.
four associated phone numbers and designations. Each
• When prompted, recite the new phone number for the
language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible
phonebook entry that you are editing.
only in that language. In addition, if equipped and
supported by your phone, Uconnect® Phone automati-
cally downloads your mobile phone’s phonebook.
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After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will
you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish
the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to delete. You can either say the name of a phonebook
to the main menu. entry that you wish to delete or you can say “List
Names” to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook
“Phonebook Edit” can be used to add another phone
from which you choose. To select one of the entries 3
number to a name entry that already exists in the
from the list, press the button while the
phonebook. For example, the entry John Doe may have a
Uconnect® Phone is playing the desired entry and say
mobile and a home number, but you can add “John
“Delete.”
Doe’s” work number later using the “Phonebook Edit”
feature. • After you enter the name, the Uconnect® Phone will
ask you which designation you wish to delete: home,
Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry
work, mobile, other, or all. Say the designation you
NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended wish to delete.
when the vehicle is not in motion.
• Note that only the phonebook entry in the current
• Press the button to begin. language is deleted.
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be
“Phonebook Delete.” deleted or edited.
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Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries • 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.
• The Uconnect® Phone will ask you to verify that you
• To call one of the names in the list, press the but-
wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook.
ton during the playing of the desired name, and say
• After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be “Call.”
deleted.
NOTE: The user can also exercise “Edit” or “Delete”
NOTE: operations at this point.
• Only the phonebook in the current language is deleted. • The Uconnect® Phone will then prompt you as to the
number designation you wish to call.
• Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be
deleted or edited. • The selected number will be dialed.
List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook Phone Call Features
• Press the button to begin. The following features can be accessed through the
Uconnect® Phone if the feature(s) are available on your
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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
NOTE: The Uconnect® Phone compatible phones in the
mobile service provider for the features that you have.
market today do not support rejecting an incoming call
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can
Currently In Progress only answer an incoming call or ignore it. 3
When you receive a call on your mobile phone, the Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In
Uconnect® Phone will interrupt the vehicle audio sys- Progress
tem, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the
To make a second call while you are currently on a call,
call. Press the button to accept the call. To reject the
press the button and say “Dial” or “Call” followed
call, press and hold the button until you hear a single
by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to
beep, indicating that the incoming call was rejected.
call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling
Currently In Progress Between Calls” in this section. To combine two calls, refer
If a call is currently in progress and you have another to “Conference Call” in this section.
incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for
call waiting that you normally hear when using your
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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 but- described under “Making a Second Call While Current
ton until you hear a single beep. Call is in Progress.” After the second call has established,
press and hold the button until you hear a double
Toggling Between Calls
beep, indicating that the two calls have been joined into
If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), one conference call.
press the button until you hear a single beep, indicat-
Call Termination
ing that the active and hold status of the two calls have
switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at a time. To end a call in progress, momentarily press the but-
ton. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there
Conference Call
is a call on hold, it will become the new active call. If the
When two calls are in progress (one active and one on active call is terminated by the phone far end, a call on
hold), press and hold the button until you hear a hold may not become active automatically. This is cell
double beep indicating that the two calls have been phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press
joined into one conference call. and hold the button until you hear a single beep.

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Redial ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates
cessation of the call on the Uconnect® Phone and
• Press the button to begin.
transfer of the call to the mobile phone.
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
2. After the ignition is cycled to OFF, a call can continue
“Redial.”
on the Uconnect® Phone for a certain duration, after
• The Uconnect® Phone will call the last number that which the call is automatically transferred from the 3
was dialed from your mobile phone. Uconnect® Phone to the mobile phone.
NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the 3. An active call is automatically transferred to the
Uconnect® Phone. mobile phone after the ignition is cycled to OFF.
Uconnect® Phone Features
Call Continuation
Language Selection
Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the
To change the language that the Uconnect® Phone is
Uconnect® Phone after the vehicle ignition has been
using:
switched to OFF. Call continuation functionality avail-
able on the vehicle can be any one of three types: • Press the button to begin.
1. After the ignition is switched to OFF, a call can
continue on the Uconnect® Phone either until the call
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• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect® Phone is
the name of the language you wish to switch to operational, you may reach the emergency number as
English, Espanol, or Francais. follows:
• Continue to follow the system prompts to complete the • Press the button to begin.
language selection.
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and “Emergency” and the Uconnect® Phone will instruct
voice commands will be in that language. the paired mobile phone to call the emergency number.
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-
book is usable. The paired phone name is not language- NOTE:
specific and is usable across all languages.
• The emergency number dialed is based on the country
Emergency Assistance where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and
If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may
reachable: not be applicable with the available mobile service and
area.
• Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency
number for your area.
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• If supported, this number may be programmable on • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
some systems. To do this, press the button and say “Towing Assistance.”
“Setup,” followed by “Emergency.”
NOTE: You should program the desired Towing Assis-
• The Uconnect® Phone does slightly lower your tance phone number using the Voice Command system.
chances of successfully making a phone call as to that To do this, press the button and say “Setup,” followed by
for the mobile phone directly. “Towing Assistance.” When prompted say 1-800-528- 3
2069 for the U.S., say 1-800-363-4869 for Canada, say
WARNING! 55-14-3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for out-
side Mexico City in Mexico.
To use your Uconnect® Phone System in an emer-
gency, your mobile phone must be: Paging
• turned on, To learn how to page, refer to “Working with Automated
• paired to the Uconnect® System, Systems”. Paging works properly except for pagers of
• and have network coverage. certain companies, which time out a little too soon to
work properly with the Uconnect® Phone.
Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance
Voice Mail Calling
If you need roadside assistance:
To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to “Working
• Press the button to begin.
with Automated Systems”.
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Working With Automated Systems “Send,” is also to be used for navigating through an
automated customer service center menu structure, and
This method is used in instances where one generally has
to leave a number on a pager.
to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while
navigating through an automated telephone system. You can also send stored Uconnect® phonebook entries
as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager
You can use your Uconnect® Phone to access a voice mail
entries. To use this feature, dial the number you wish to
system or an automated service, such as a paging service
call and then press the button and say, “Send.” The
or automated customer service line. Some services re-
system will prompt you to enter the name or number and
quire immediate response selection. In some instances,
say the name of the phonebook entry you wish to send.
that may be too quick for use of the Uconnect® Phone.
The Uconnect® Phone will then send the corresponding
When calling a number with your Uconnect® Phone that phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as
normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence tones over the phone.
on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the
button and say the sequence you wish to enter, NOTE:
followed by the word “Send.” For example, if required to • You may not hear all of the tones due to mobile phone
enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you network configurations. This is normal.
can press the button and say, “3 7 4 6 # Send.”
Saying a number, or sequence of numbers, followed by
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• Some paging and voice mail systems have system time • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
out settings that are too short and may not allow the one of the following:
use of this feature. – “Setup Confirmation Prompts On”
Barge In — Overriding Prompts – “Setup Confirmation Prompts Off”
The “Voice Command” button can be used when you Phone And Network Status Indicators 3
wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice
command immediately. For example, if a prompt is If available on the radio and/or on a premium display
asking “Would you like to pair a phone, clear a...,” you such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by
could press the button and say, “Pair a Phone” to your mobile phone, the Uconnect® Phone will provide
select that option without having to listen to the rest of notification to inform you of your phone and network
the voice prompt. status when you are attempting to make a phone call
using Uconnect® Phone. The status is given for network
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF signal strength, phone battery strength, etc.
Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect® Phone
will not repeat a phone number before you dial it). You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone
keypad and still use the Uconnect® Phone (while dialing
• Press the button to begin. via the mobile phone keypad, the user must exercise
caution and take precautionary safety measures). By
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dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth® mobile • Following the beep, say “Mute.”
phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s
To un-mute the Uconnect® Phone:
audio system. The Uconnect® Phone will work the same
as if you dial the number using Voice Command. • Press the button.
NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the • Following the beep, say “Mute off.”
dial ring to the Uconnect® Phone to play it on the vehicle
Advanced Phone Connectivity
audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situa-
tion, after successfully dialing a number the user may feel Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
that the call did not go through even though the call is in The Uconnect® Phone allows ongoing calls to be trans-
progress. Once your call is answered, you will hear the ferred from your mobile phone to the Uconnect® Phone
audio. without terminating the call. To transfer an ongoing call
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF) from your Uconnect® Phone paired mobile phone to the
Uconnect® Phone or vice versa, press the button
When you mute the Uconnect® Phone, you will still be
and say “Transfer Call.”
able to hear the conversation coming from the other
party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. To
mute the Uconnect® Phone:
• Press the button.
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Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The • The Uconnect® Phone will play the phone names of all
Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the
lowest priority. To “Select” or “Delete” a paired phone
Your mobile phone can be paired with many different
being announced, press the button and say “Se-
electronic devices, but can only be actively “connected”
lect” or “Delete.” Also, see the next two sections for an
with one electronic device at a time.
alternate way to “Select” or “Delete” a paired phone. 3
If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth®
Select Another Mobile Phone
connection between your mobile phone and the
Uconnect® Phone System, follow the instructions de- This feature allows you to select and start using another
scribed in your mobile phone User’s Manual. phone paired with the Uconnect® Phone.
List Paired Mobile Phone Names • Press the button to begin.
• Press the button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
“Setup Select Phone” and follow the prompts.
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
“Setup Phone Pairing.” • You can also press the button at any time while the
list is being played, and then choose the phone that
• When prompted, say “List Phones.”
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
within 30 ft. (9 m)) the vehicle. To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the
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-
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say nizing their voice commands or numbers, the Uconnect®
“Setup Phone Pairing.” Phone Voice Training feature may be used. To enter this
• At the next prompt, say “Delete” and follow the training mode, follow one of the two following proce-
prompts. dures:

• You can also press the button at any time while the From outside the Uconnect® Phone mode (e.g., from
list is being played, and choose the phone you wish to radio mode):
delete. • Press and hold the button for five seconds until
the session begins, or,

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• Press the button and say the “Voice Training,” This will delete all phone pairing, phone book entries,
“System Training,” or “Start Voice Training” com- and other settings in all language modes. The System will
mand. prompt you before resetting to factory settings.
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 3
phrases when prompted by the Uconnect® Phone. For
provide at least ½ 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.
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
• Low-to-medium vehicle speed
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• Low road noise • Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect® Phone Lo-
• Smooth road surface cal) name recognition rate is optimized when the
• Fully closed windows entries are not similar.
• Dry weather condition • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must
be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred.”
• Even though the system is designed for users speaking
in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero).
cents, the system may not always work for some.
• Even though international dialing for most number
• When navigating through an automated system such combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing
as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of number combinations may not be supported.
speaking the digit string, make sure to say “Send.”
• In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be
• Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is compromised with the convertible top down.
not in motion is recommended.
Far End Audio Performance
• It is not recommended to store similar sounding names
• Audio quality is maximized under:
in the Uconnect® Phonebook.
• Low-To-Medium Blower Setting
• Low-To-Medium Vehicle Speed
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• Low Road Noise Recent Calls
• Smooth Road Surface If your phone supports “Automatic Phonebook Down-
load,” Uconnect® Phone can list your Outgoing, Incom-
• Fully Closed Windows ing and Missed Calls.
• Dry Weather Conditions Voice Text Reply 3
• Operation From The Driver’s Seat Uconnect® Phone can read or send new messages on
• Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness your phone.
to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and Read Messages:
not the Uconnect® Phone
If you receive a new text message while your phone is
• Echo at the phone far end can sometimes be reduced connected to Uconnect® Phone, an announcement will
by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume be made to notify you that you have a new text message.
• In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be If you wish to hear the new message:
compromised with the convertible top down 1. Press the button.
2. After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
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3. Uconnect® Phone will play the new text message for List of Preset Messages:
you.
1. Yes.
After reading a message, you can “Reply” or “Forward”
2. No.
the message using Uconnect® Phone.
3. Where are you?
Send Messages:
4. I need more direction.
You can send messages using Uconnect® Phone. To send
a new message: 5. L O L.
1. Press the button. 6. Why?
2. After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say 7. I love you.
“SMS Send” or “Send Message.”
8. Call me.
3. You can either say the message you wish to send or
9. Call me later.
say “List Messages.” There are 20 preset messages.
10. Thanks.
To send a message, press the button while the
system is listing the message and say “Send.” Uconnect® 11. See You in 15 minutes.
Phone will prompt you to say the name or number of the
12. I am on my way.
person you wish to send the message to.
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13. I’ll be late. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
“Setup, Incoming Message Announcement,” you will
14. Are you there yet?
then be given a choice to change it.
15. Where are we meeting?
Bluetooth® Communication Link
16. Can this wait? Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the 3
17. Bye for now. Uconnect® Phone. When this happens, the connection
can generally be reestablished by switching the phone
18. When can we meet? off/on. Your mobile phone is recommended to remain in
19. Send number to call. Bluetooth® ON mode.
20. Start without me. Power-Up
Turn Voice Text Reply Incoming Announcement ON/ After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the
OFF ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you
must wait at least 15 seconds prior to using the system.
Turning the Voice Text Reply Incoming Announcement
OFF will stop the system from announcing the new
incoming messages.
• Press the button.
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Voice Commands Voice Commands

Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s)
zero call
one cancel
two confirmation prompts
three continue 3
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 voice training
pair a phone work
phone pairing pairing yes
phonebook phone book
General Information
previous
record again This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and
redial RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
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• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface System
the party responsible for compliance could void the as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of the
user’s authority to operate the equipment. Voice Interface System to recognize user voice commands
may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a raised
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
voice level.
• This device must accept any interference received, 3
including interference that may cause undesired op- WARNING!
eration.
Any voice commanded system should be used only
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED in safe driving conditions following all applicable
laws, including laws regarding phone use. Your at-
Voice Command System Operation
tention should be focused on safely operating the
vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision
The Uconnect® Voice Command system allows causing serious injury or death.
you to control your AM, FM radio, disk player,
USB mass storage class device, iPod® family of When you press the Voice Command button, you
devices, Bluetooth® Streaming Audio Device, will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a
satellite radio, disc player, and a memo recorder. command.

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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 would like to interrupt the system while it lists dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is
options, press the Voice Command button, listen for set to low.
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
NOTE: At any time, you can say the words “Cancel,” The Voice Command system understands two types of
“Help” or “Main Menu.” commands, Universal commands and Local commands.
Universal commands are available at all times. Local
These commands are universal and can be used from any commands are available if the supported radio mode is
menu. All other commands can be used depending upon active.
the active application.

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Changing The Volume • “Radio FM” (to switch to radio FM mode)
1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command • “Sat” (to switch to Satellite radio mode)
button.
• “Disc” (to switch to the disc mode)
2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”).
• “USB” (to switch to USB mode)
3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the 3
• “Bluetooth Streaming” (to switch to Bluetooth®
volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Com-
Streaming mode)
mand system is speaking. Please note the volume
setting for Voice Command is different than the audio • “Memo” (to switch to the memo recorder)
system.
• “System Setup” (to switch to system setup)
Main Menu
Radio AM
Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command
To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM.” In
button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the
this mode, you may say the following commands:
main menu.
• “Frequency #” (to change the frequency)
In this mode, you can say the following commands:
• “Next Station” (to select the next station)
• “Radio AM” (to switch to the radio AM mode)
• “Previous Station” (to select the previous station)
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• “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu) • “Channel Number” (to change the channel by its
spoken number)
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)
• “Next Channel” (to select the next channel)
Radio FM
• “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel)
To switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM.” In
this mode, you may say the following commands: • “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels)
• “Frequency #” (to change the frequency) • “Select Name” (to say the name of a channel)
• “Next Station” (to select the next station) • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu)
• “Previous Station” (to select the previous station) • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)
• “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Disc Mode
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc.” In this mode, you
may say the following commands:
Satellite Radio
To switch to satellite radio mode, say “Sat” or “Satellite • “Track” (#) (to change the track)
Radio.” In this mode, you may say the following com- • “Next Track” (to play the next track)
mands:
• “Previous Track” (to play the previous track)
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• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) Memo Mode
USB Mode To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo.” In
this mode, you may say the following commands:
To switch to USB mode, say “USB.” In this mode, you
may say the following commands: • “New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During the
recording, you may press the Voice Command 3
• “Next Track” (to play the next track)
button to stop recording. You proceed by saying
• “Previous Track” (to play the previous track) one of the following commands:
• “Play” (to play an Artist Name, Playlist Name, Album – “Save” (to save the memo)
Name, Track Name, etc.) – “Continue” (to continue recording)
Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode – “Delete” (to delete the recording)
To switch to Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) mode, say • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) —
“Bluetooth Streaming.” In this mode, you may say the During the playback you may press the Voice Com-
following commands: mand button to stop playing memos. You pro-
• “Next Track” (to play the next track) ceed by saying one of the following commands:
– “Repeat” (to repeat a memo)
• “Previous Track” (to play the previous track)
– “Next” (to play the next memo)
• “List” (to list an Artist, Playlist, Album, Track, etc.)
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– “Previous” (to play the previous memo) • “Tutorial”
– “Delete” (to delete a memo) • “Voice Training”
– “Delete All” (to delete all memos) NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice
Setup Command button first and wait for the beep
before speaking the “Barge In” commands.
To switch to system setup, you may say one of the
following: Voice Training
• “Change to setup” For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-
nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect®
• “Switch to system setup” Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used.
• “Main menu setup”
1. Press the Voice Command button, say “System
• “Switch to setup” Setup” and once you are in that menu then say “Voice
Training.” This will train your own voice to the system
In this mode, you may say the following commands:
and will improve recognition.
• “Language English”
2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by
• “Language French” Uconnect® Voice. For best results, the “Voice Training”
session should be completed when the vehicle is
• “Language Spanish”
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parked, engine running, all windows closed, and the
WARNING! (Continued)
blower fan switched off. This procedure may be re-
peated with a new user. The system will adapt to the • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
last trained voice only. vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are
SEATS more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
3
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
using a seat belt properly.
vehicle.
Power Seats — If Equipped
WARNING!
The power seat switches are on the outboard side of the
• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or seat near the floor. Use the seat control switch to move
outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in the seat up, down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat.
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured Use the seatback control to adjust the angle of the
or killed. seatback.

(Continued)

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WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous.
Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious
injury or death.
• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat
belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious
injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted
seat belt.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Power Seat Switches In a collision you could slide under the seat belt,
1 — Seatback Control which could result in serious injury or death.
2 — Seat Control

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Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
CAUTION!
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four
Do not place any article under a power seat or directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front
impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to or rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat
the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if cushion will move in the direction of the switch. Release
movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s the switch when the desired position has been reached. 3
path.
Reclining The Seatback
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward,
Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release
move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch the switch when the desired position is reached.
when the desired position has been reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull
upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat
will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position is reached.
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WARNING! CAUTION!
• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Do not place any article under a power seat or
Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to
control which could cause a collision and serious the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if
injury or death. movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s
• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat path.
belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious
injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted Heated Seats — If Equipped
seat belt. There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver and
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the passenger to operate the seats independently. The controls
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. for each heater are located near the bottom center of the
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, instrument panel (below the climate controls).
which could result in serious injury or death.

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You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. will turn OFF automatically after approximately
Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of 30 minutes.
heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for
HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF. WARNING!
Press the switch once to select HIGH-level • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
heating. Press the switch a second time to select because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, 3
LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
time to shut the heating elements OFF. tion or other physical condition must exercise care
NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
within two to five minutes. even at low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.
When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that
provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting
normal HIGH-level. If the HIGH-level setting is selected, in a seat that has been overheated could cause
the system will automatically switch to LOW-level after serious burns due to the increased surface tempera-
approximately 30 minutes of continuous operation. At ture of the seat.
that time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from
two to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting
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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 desired Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
position. After releasing the adjusting bar, apply forward dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
and rearward body pressure to be sure the seat is latched. cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
the seat only while the vehicle is parked.

Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster —

If Equipped
A lever style height adjustment feature enhances comfort
for petite as well as tall drivers. A lever with a ratcheting
mechanism, located on the outboard side of the seat,
raises and lowers it. Total travel is 2.2 in. (56 mm).

Manual Seat Adjusting Bar

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Manual Seat Height Adjustment Lever Seatback Adjustment

Reclining Seats
The recliner control is on the side of the seat. To recline,
lean forward slightly before lifting the lever, then lean
back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean
forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its
normal position.
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WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Lumbar Support
Lumbar Support — If Equipped
This feature allows you to increase or decrease the
amount of lumbar support. The control lever is located
on the outboard side of the driver’s seatback. Turn the
control lever downward to increase and upward to
decrease the desired amount of lumbar support.
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Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
The recline handle on the front passenger seat also
releases the seatback to fold forward.

Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat

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

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Push Button Active Head Restraint (Normal Position)

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

WARNING!
• Do not place items over the top of the Active Head
Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable
DVD players. These items may interfere with the
operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event
of a collision and could result in serious injury or
Active Head Restraint (Tilted) death.
NOTE:
(Continued)
• The head restraints should only be removed by quali-
fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of
the head restraints require removal, see your autho-
rized dealer.
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Folding Rear Seat
WARNING! (Continued)
• Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are To provide additional storage area, the rear seatback can
struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose be folded forward. Pull on the loops shown in the picture
cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Ac- to fold down either or both seatbacks.
tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is secured, When returning the rear seat back to the upright position,
as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Re- be sure the seatback is latched.
3
straint 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.

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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 stabil-
ity for child seats and/or passengers. An improp-
erly 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.
3

Hood Safety Latch

Hood Release Lever

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Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
CAUTION!
position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole
on the left underside of the hood. 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.

WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.

Hood Prop Rod Hole Location

Before closing the hood, make sure to stow the prop rod
in its proper location.

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LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,
passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming 3
and turn signals. The multifunction lever is located on
the left side of the steering column.

Multifunction Lever
Headlights And Parking Lights
Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent
for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for
headlight operation.

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Headlight Switch Headlight Switch

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.

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Headlights With Wipers (Available With Automatic ignition switch is turned OFF. Only the headlights will
Headlights Only) illuminate during this time. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on
further information.
if the multifunction lever is placed in the AUTO position.
In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers Lights On Reminder 3
are turned off if they were turned on by this feature.
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
The Headlights with Wipers feature can be turned on or is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver
off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center when the driver’s door is opened.
(EVIC) — if equipped. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
Turn Signals
mation Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Fea-
tures” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
further information. on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
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
turned OFF. To activate the headlight delay, the multi-
function lever must be rotated to the off position after the
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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.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
Turn Signal Control
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or will turn on the high beam headlights until the lever is
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside released.
light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is NOTE: If the multifunction lever is held in the flash-to-
defective. pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams
will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds for the next
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Fog Lights — If Equipped NOTE: The front fog lights will only operate with the
headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights
will turn off the front fog lights.
The front fog light switch is on the multifunction
lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull out
The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the 3
the end of the multifunction lever.
engine is started and the transmission is in any gear
except PARK. This provides a constant lights on condi-
tion until the ignition is turned OFF. The lights illuminate
at less than 50% of normal intensity. If the parking brake
is applied, the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) will turn
off.
NOTE: If a turn signal is activated, the DRL lamp on the
same side of the vehicle will turn off for the duration of
the turn signal activation. Once the turn signal is no
longer active, the DRL lamp will illuminate.

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Instrument Panel Dimmer
Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme
bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights
and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a
door is opened.
Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the
brightness of the instrument panel lights when the park-
ing lights or headlights are on.
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next
detent position to brighten the odometer and radio when
the parking lights or headlights are on.
Dimmer Control
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last Map/Reading/Interior Lights
detent to turn on the interior lighting.
These lights are mounted between the sun visors above
the rearview mirror. Each light can be turned on by
pressing the barrel. Press the barrel a second time to turn
the light off. Both of these lights can swivel so that the
light can be aimed at a specific spot, if desired. The lights
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will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, There is a second light located midway back in the
so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the headliner.
vehicle. They will not turn off automatically. Interior To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
lighting also comes on when a door is opened or the
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the second moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
detent. 3
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.
Battery Saver Feature
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are on
because a door is open.

Map/Reading Lights
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Rotate the end of the lever to the LO position for
low-speed wiper operation, or to the HI position for
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch high-speed wiper operation.
on the control lever. The lever is located on the
right side of the steering column.

Changing Wiper Speeds

Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever

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NOTE: The wipers will automatically return to the park Intermittent Wiper System
position if you turn the ignition switch OFF while they Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi-
are operating. The wipers will resume operation when tions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause
you turn the ignition switch to the ON position again. between cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the wind-
shield wiper/washer control lever to the first detent, and
CAUTION! then turn the end of the lever to select the desired delay 3
• Turn the windshield wipers off when driving interval. There are five delay settings, which allow you to
through an automatic car wash. Damage to the regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle
windshield wipers may result if the wiper control every second to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds
is left in any position other than off. between cycles.
• 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
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Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the windshield wiper/washer
control lever toward you and hold it for as long as
washer spray is desired.
If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in
the delay range, the wipers will operate in low-speed for
two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume
the intermittent interval previously selected.
If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in
the off position, the wipers will operate for two wipe
cycles and then turn off.
Changing Intermittent Settings
NOTE: The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed.
If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h),
delay times will be doubled.

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

Mist Feature
Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single
wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from
Mist Control
a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the
wipers will continue to operate. Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)
NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
windshield. The wash function must be used in order to approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on
spray the windshield with washer fluid. if the multifunction lever (on the left side of the steering
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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 To unlock the steering column, pull the control handle
shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping control down. To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel
handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten
the steering column. the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or
push it inward as desired. To lock the steering column in
position, pull the control handle up until fully engaged.
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WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to 3
follow this warning may result in serious injury or
death.

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED

When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph Electronic Speed Control Buttons
(40 km/h).
1 — ON/OFF 3 — SET -
The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the 2 — RES + 4 — CANCEL
right side of the steering wheel.

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NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-
WARNING!
tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut
down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired You could lose control and have an accident. Always
vehicle set speed. leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
To Activate To Set A Desired Speed
Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle
the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button
off, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The Cruise and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will
Indicator Light will turn off. The system should be operate at the selected speed.
turned off when not in use.
NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed
and on level ground before pressing the SET (-) button.

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To Deactivate The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of
U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units:
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL
button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the U.S. Speed (mph)
vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with-
• Pressing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 mph
out erasing the set speed memory.
increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the 3
Pressing the ON/OFF button or turning the ignition button results in an increase of 1 mph.
switch OFF erases the set speed memory.
• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will
To Resume Speed continue to increase until the button is released, then
To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) the new set speed will be established.
button and release. Resume can be used at any speed Metric Speed (km/h)
above 20 mph (32 km/h).
• Pressing the RES (+) button once will result in a
To Vary The Speed Setting 2 km/h increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of
To Increase Speed the button results in an increase of 2 km/h.
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will
crease speed by pushing the RES (+) button. continue to increase until the button is released, then
the new set speed will be established.
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To Decrease Speed • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will
continue to decrease until the button is released, then
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can de-
the new set speed will be established.
crease speed by pushing the SET (-) button.
The speed decrement shown is dependant on the speed To Accelerate For Passing
of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
U.S. Speed (mph)
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
• Pressing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 mph
decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the
button results in a decrease of 1 mph. vehicle set speed.
• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains
continue to decrease until the button is released, then speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on
the new set speed will be established. moderate hills is normal.
Metric Speed (km/h) On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so
it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed
• Pressing the SET (-) button once will result in a 2 km/h
Control.
decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the
button results in a decrease of 2 km/h.
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The HomeLink® buttons, located on either the overhead
WARNING!
console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ-
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the ent HomeLink® channels. The HomeLink® indicator is
system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve- located above the center button.
hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you
could lose control and have an accident. Do not use 3
Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads
that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED

HomeLink® 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® unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt
battery.
HomeLink® Buttons/Overhead Consoles

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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®
system.
Erase all channels before you begin programming. To
erase the channels place the ignition in the ON/RUN
position and press and hold the two outside HomeLink®
buttons (I and III) for up 20 seconds or until the red
indicator flashes.
NOTE:
HomeLink® Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner
• Erasing all channels should only be performed when
NOTE: HomeLink® is disabled when the Vehicle Secu-
programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not
rity Alarm is active.
erase channels when programming additional buttons.
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
• 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 3
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. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

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2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away there may be a light that blinks when the garage door
from the HomeLink® button you wish to program while opener/device is in the LEARN/TRAIN mode.
keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in view.
NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next
3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® step after the LEARN button has been pressed.
button you want to program and the hand-held trans-
mitter button. 6. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed
HomeLink® button twice (holding the button for two
4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi- seconds each time). If the garage door opener/device
cator light. The HomeLink® indicator will flash slowly activates, programming is complete.
and then rapidly after HomeLink® has received the
frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Re- NOTE: If the garage door opener/device does not acti-
lease both buttons after the indicator light changes vate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) to
from slow to rapid. complete the training.
To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons,
5. At the garage door opener motor (in the garage),
repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT
locate the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. This can
erase the channels.
usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is
attached to the garage door opener/device motor.
Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN-
ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices
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Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm)
away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro-
To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,
gram while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in
follow these steps:
view.
1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink®
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button until button you want to program and the hand-held trans- 3
the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do mitter button.
not release the button.
4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi-
3. Without releasing the button proceed with “Program- cator light. HomeLink® indicator will flash slowly
ming A Rolling Code” step 2 and follow all remaining and then rapidly after HomeLink® has received the
steps. frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Re-
lease both buttons after the indicator light changes
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
from slow to rapid.
For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured
before 1995. 5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button
and observe the indicator light.
1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program-
ming is complete and the garage door/device should
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• To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT For programming transmitters in Canada/United States
erase the channels. that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button several seconds of transmission.
To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig-
follow these steps: nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans-
mission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink®
1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button until Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to
the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do time-out in the same manner.
not release the button. It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling
3. Without releasing the button proceed with “Program- process to prevent possible overheating of the garage
ming A Non-Rolling Code” step 2 and follow all door or gate motor.
remaining steps. 1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

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2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program-
away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- ming is complete and the garage door/device should
gram while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in activate when the HomeLink® button is pressed.
view. • To program the two remaining HomeLink® buttons,
3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink® button, repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT
while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand-held erase the channels. 3
transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink® has If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for
successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indi- programming, plug it back in at this time.
cator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
fully trained.
To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,
4. Watch for the HomeLink® indicator to change flash
follow these steps:
rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take
up to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases. The garage 1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
door may open and close while you are programming.
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button until
5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do
and observe the indicator light. not release the button.

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3. Without releasing the button proceed with The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver is disabled when
“Canadian/Gate Operator Programming” step 2 and the Vehicle Security Alarm is active.
follow all remaining steps.
Troubleshooting Tips
Using HomeLink® If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®,
To operate, press and release the programmed here are some of the most common solutions:
HomeLink® button. Activation will now occur for the • Replace the battery in the original hand-held transmit-
programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate opera- ter.
tor, security system, entry door lock, home/office light-
ing, etc.,). The hand-held transmitter of the device may • Press the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener
also be used at any time. to complete the training for a Rolling Code.

Security • Did you unplug the device for programming and

remember to plug it back in?
It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn
in your vehicle. If you have any problems, or require assistance, please
call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at
To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20 www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all chan-
nels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be erased.

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WARNING! WARNING! (Continued)

Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- use a garage door opener without these safety fea-
ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while tures. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet
programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause at www.HomeLink.com for safety information or
assistance.
serious injury or death. 3
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, pets 1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
or other objects are in the path of the door or gate.
Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener 2. This device must accept any interference that may be
that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by received including interference that may cause unde-
Federal safety standards. This includes most garage sired operation.
door opener models manufactured after 1982. Do not

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NOTE: POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
• The transmitter has been tested and it complies with The sunroof controls are mounted between the dome/
FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex- reading lights.
pressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate the
device.
• The term IC before the certification/registration num-
ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical speci-
fications were met.

Power Sunroof Switch

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Opening Sunroof — Express
WARNING!
Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with second. The sunroof and sunshade will open automati-
access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the Key cally from any position. The sunroof and sunshade will
Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location acces- open fully and stop automatically. This is called “Express
sible to children. Occupants, particularly unat- Open”. During Express Open operation, any movement 3
tended children, can become entrapped by the of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
injury or death. To open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rearward
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown to full open. Any release of the switch will stop the
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could movement. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a
also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten partially opened condition until the switch is pushed and
your seat belt properly and make sure all passen- held rearward again.
gers are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Closing Sunroof — Express
Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any Press the switch forward and release it within one-half
object to project through the sunroof opening. second and the sunroof will close automatically from any
Injury may result.
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position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts re-
cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express sult in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt
Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect
the sunroof. disabled.
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode Venting Sunroof — Express
To close the sunroof, press and hold the switch in the Press and release the Vent button within one half second
forward position. Any release of the switch will stop the and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is
movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially called “Express Vent”, and it will occur regardless of
closed condition until the switch is pushed and held sunroof position. During Express Vent operation, any
forward again. movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.
Pinch Protect Feature Sunshade Operation
This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the
the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens.
struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the
NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is
sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc-
open.
tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and
release to Express Close.
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Wind Buffeting Ignition Off Operation
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of For Vehicles Not Equipped With The Electronic Vehicle
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the Information Center (EVIC)
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the The power sunroof switch will remain active for 45
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- position. Opening either front door will cancel this
3
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
feature.
the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs For Vehicles Equipped With The EVIC
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to
minimize the buffeting or open any window. approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch is
Sunroof Maintenance turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature.
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) electrical power outlets
on this vehicle. Both of the power outlets are protected by
a fuse.
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The instrument panel power outlet, located below the A second power outlet is located inside the center con-
climate control knobs, has power available only when the sole.
ignition is ON. This power outlet will also operate a
conventional cigar lighter unit.

Center Console Power Outlet

The center console power outlet is powered directly from
Instrument Panel Power Outlet the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged
NOTE: To preserve the heating element, do not hold the into this power outlet may discharge the battery and/or
lighter in the heating position. prevent the engine from starting.
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NOTE: To ensure proper operation a MOPAR® knob
and element must be used.

CAUTION!
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13
Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power 3
rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system
will need to be replaced.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not insert any other object in the power
outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the
fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause Power Outlet Fuse Locations
damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited
1 — #16 Fuse 15 A Blue Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel
Warranty. 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 outlet power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in
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
• Close the lid when not in use and while driving the discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or
vehicle. prevent the engine from starting.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
shock and failure. vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the bat-
tery even more quickly. Only use these intermit-
tently 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.
3
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 Ve-
hicle” 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.

STORAGE
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the right side of the
instrument panel.

Rear Bottle Holder

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Glove Compartment Opened Glove Compartment

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

Center Console Storage

The top compartment holds small items, such as a pen
and note pad, while the larger bottom compartment will
hold CDs and alike. The bottom compartment also con-
Center Console Armrest tains a 12 Volt power outlet. The console’s front opening
Two separate storage compartments are also located lid allows for easy access to these compartments.
underneath the armrest.
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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. 3
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. Driving with the WARNING!
console compartment lid open may result in injury in
a collision. • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback in not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper sta-
bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp-
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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 should Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
be seated and using the proper restraint system. seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dan-
• To help protect against personal injury, passengers gerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
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 vehicle
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 seat Rear Window Defroster
armrest that allows longer items, such as snow skis, to be
stored in the rear cargo area. Lower the armrest and pull
downward on the latch to open the ski pass-through door. The rear window defroster button is located on
the climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button 3
to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated
outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button
will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The
rear window defroster automatically turns off after 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
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 abrasive
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 . . . . . . . . . .208 ▫ Oil Change Required — If Equipped . . . . . . .230
䡵 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209 ▫ EVIC Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
4
䡵 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — R/T. . . . . . . . . . . .210 ▫ Compass Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232
䡵 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS . . . . .211 ▫ Average Fuel Economy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
䡵 MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED . . . . .225 ▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
▫ Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 ▫ Tire PSI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
䡵 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER ▫ Elapsed Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
(EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
▫ EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display) . . . .236
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
▫ System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
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▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable ▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode. . . . . . .250
Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
▫ Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD
䡵 Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV And MP3 Audio Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256
— IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
▫ Operating Instructions (Voice Command System)
▫ LIST Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play). . . . . . .261
— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
▫ INFO Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . . . . .261
▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) —
If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240 ▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) —
If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262
䡵 Uconnect® 130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
▫ Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode . . . . . .240
If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262
▫ Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And
䡵 iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . .266
MP3 Audio Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
▫ Connecting The iPod® Or External USB
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267
▫ Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode . . . .249
▫ Using This Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268
䡵 Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO . . . . .250
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▫ Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device ▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD)
Using Radio Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
▫ Play Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268 䡵 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . .275
▫ List Or Browse Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270 䡵 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .276
▫ Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA) . . . . . . .272 䡵 CLIMATE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
䡵 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — ▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning . . . . . .276 4
IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
▫ Right-Hand Switch Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . .274 If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio ▫ Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274

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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
1. Temperature Gauge control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and
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
2. Fuel Door Reminder
gauge pointer may show a higher than normal tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, in This is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is 4
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
the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the When the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position, the
pointer remains on the H (red) mark, turn the engine off pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel
immediately and call for service. tank.
There are steps that you can take to slow down an 4. Speedometer
impending overheat condition. If your air conditioning is Indicates the vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and
on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to kilometers per hour (km/h).
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
Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”.
When the fuel level drops to approximately 2.0
gallons (7.6 Liters), the fuel symbol will light and 7. Air Bag Warning Light
a 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
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 in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
when the ignition is first turned on and remain on briefly further information.
as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while 8. Seat Belt Reminder Light
driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s electrical devices,
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
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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
9. Oil Pressure Warning Light gauge approaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a
single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The
Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to
light will come on and remain on when the ignition
pass H, and a continuous chime will occur until the
switch is turned from the OFF to the ON/RUN position, 4
engine is allowed to cool or the 4 minutes duration is
and the light will turn off after the engine is started. If the
expired, whichever come first.
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-
sary.
This light monitors various brake functions,
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.
ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic
Vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock brakes (ABS), are also
system. Failure of either half of the dual brake system is
equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD).
indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on
In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light
when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has
will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair
dropped below a specified level.
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
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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.
tion.
U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of
NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the 4
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your
12. Tachometer odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair
technician should leave the odometer reading the same
The silver area of the scale shows the permissible engine as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so,
revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear range. then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must
Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator to be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was
prevent engine damage. before the repair or service. It is a good idea for you to
13. Shift Lever Indicator make a record of the odometer reading before the repair/
service, so that you can be sure that it is properly reset, or
The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the
that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer
instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the
must be reset at zero.
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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
When the appropriate conditions exist, the odometer will display will toggle between LoW and tirE for three
display the following messages: cycles.
door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door Ajar
HOTOIL
dECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trunk Ajar
LoW tirE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low Tire Pressure When this message is displayed there is a engine oil
CHANgE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil Change Required over-temperature condition. When this condition occurs,
gASCAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Cap Fault the “HOTOIL” message will be displayed in the odom-
HOTOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Oil Temperature eter along with a chime.
Exceeds Safe Threshold
Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To Do In
Emergencies”.
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gASCAP indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
If the vehicle diagnostic system detects a leak or change
your personal driving style.
in the evaporative system, or the fuel filler cap is loose,
improperly installed, or damaged, the words “gASCAP” Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
will display in the odometer display area. If this occurs, time you turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the odom- To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the
eter reset button to turn off the “gASCAP” message. Trip Odometer button on the instrument cluster. To reset
(Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic System — OBDII” in the oil change indicator system (after performing the 4
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information). If scheduled maintenance) perform the following proce-
the problem continues, the message will appear the next dure:
time the vehicle is started. See your authorized dealer
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do
service center as soon as possible.
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
in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
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NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you To reset the trip odometer, first display the trip mileage
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not that you want to reset, “Trip A” or “Trip B.” Then push
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. and hold the button (approximately two seconds) until
the display resets to 0 miles (km). The odometer must be
4. For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
in Trip Mode to reset the trip odometer.
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)”. 17. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light
15. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped This light informs you of a problem with the
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a
This indicator shows that the Electronic Speed
problem is detected, the light will come on
Control System is ON.
while the engine is running. If the light remains
16. Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset Button lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be
drivable and not need towing, however see your autho-
Trip Odometer
rized dealer for service as soon as possible.
Press and release this button to change the display from
If the light is flashing when the engine is running you
odometer to “Trip A.” Press and release it a second time
may experience power loss, an elevated/rough idle, and
to change the display to “Trip B.” Press and release it a
increased brake pedal effort, and your vehicle may
third time to change the display back to the odometer.
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The light will come on when the ignition switch is first 20. Turn Signal Indicators
turned on and remain on briefly as a bulb check. This is
The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior
normal. If the light does not come on during starting,
turn signal, when using the turn signal lever. A
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile
18. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.
This indicator will illuminate when the park NOTE: If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for
lights or headlights are turned on. a defective outside light bulb. 4
21. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped
19. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator
This light will flash rapidly for approximately
Light — If Equipped
16 seconds when the alarm system is arming.
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- The light will begin to flash slowly indicating
trol system (ESC) has been turned off by the that the system is armed. The light will stop
driver. flashing when the vehicle is disarmed.

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22. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ NOTE:
Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on
Light” in the instrument cluster will come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned
when the ignition switch is turned to the to ON/RUN.
ON/RUN position. It should go out with the • Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the
engine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction In- ESC system will be ON, even if it was turned off
dicator Light” comes on continuously with the engine previously.
running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC
system. If this light remains on after several ignition • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking
cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds
(kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the
your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the maneuver that caused the ESC activation.
problem diagnosed and corrected. 23. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on.

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24. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the low tire pressure telltale.
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should 4
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
tires.) operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when approximately one minute and then remain continuously
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse-
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys-
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
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alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the 25. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that
tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the
monitors emissions, engine, and automatic trans-
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
mission control systems. The light will illuminate when
to continue to function properly.
the key is in the ON/RUN position before engine start. If
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 equip- promptly.
ment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap,
have been established for the tire size equipped on
poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the light after
your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor
engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
damage may result when using replacement equipment
stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In
that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. After-
market wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will
sealant from a can or balance beads if your vehicle is not require towing.
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may
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26. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light — If Equipped
CAUTION!
This light monitors the ABS. This light will
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator come on when the ignition key is turned to the
Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine ON/RUN position and may stay on for ap-
control system. It also could affect fuel economy and proximately three seconds.
driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic
converter damage and power loss will soon occur. If the ABS light remains on or comes on during driving,
Immediate service is required. it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system 4
is not functioning and that service is required, however,
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 drive as soon as possible to restore the benefit of Anti-Lock
slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry Brakes.
plants, wood, cardboard, etc. This could result in death
or serious injury to the driver, occupants or others. The ABS warning light should be checked frequently to
assure that it is operating properly. Turn the ignition key
to the on position, but do not start the vehicle. The light
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should come on. If the light does not come on, have the
WARNING!
system inspected by an authorized dealer.
27. Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If If you continue operating the vehicle when the
Equipped Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi-
nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in
This light indicates that the transmission fluid contact with hot engine or exhaust components and
temperature is running hot. This may occur cause a fire.
with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this
light turns on while driving, safely pull over 28. High Beam Indicator
and stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into This light indicates that the headlights are on high
NEUTRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the beam. Pull the turn signal lever toward the steer-
light turns off. ing wheel to switch the headlights to low beam.

CAUTION! 29. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Dis-

play — If Equipped
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
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-
mation Center (EVIC)” for further information.

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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- 4
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 Trip A
To reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last
ON position, then press and hold the RESET button reset.
located on the steering wheel.
Trip B
The following displays can be reset or changed:
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last
• Trip A reset.
• Trip B ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
Trip Odometer (ODO) (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED
This display shows the distance traveled since the last The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
reset. Press and release the STEP button on the instru- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
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• Low Tire Information (Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) Displays) — if equipped
• Timer
• Units
• System Warnings (Door Ajar, etc.)
• Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) 4
• Outside Temperature Display (°F or °C)
• Audio Mode Displays – 12 preset Radio Stations or CD
Title and Track number when playing
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
The EVIC consists of the following:
• Compass Heading Display (N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE,
SW)
• Mileage (Avg/MPG)
• Miles To Empty
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The system allows the driver to select information by MENU Button
pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering
Press and release the MENU button to advance
wheel:
the display to each of the EVIC Main Menu
features. Upon reaching the last item in the
Main Menu the EVIC will advance to the first
item in the Main Menu with the next MENU button press
and release.
DOWN Button
Press and release the DOWN button to advance
the display through the various Trip Functions
or Personal Settings.
COMPASS Button

EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons Press and release the COMPASS button to
display the compass heading, the outside tem-
perature, and Audio Info (when the radio is on)
screen when the current screen is not the
compass, outside temp, audio info screen.
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SELECT Button • RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Battery Low (with a
single chime)
Press and release the SELECT Button to accept
a selection. The SELECT Button also resets • Personal Settings Not Avail – Vehicle Not In PARK
various Trip Functions.
• Personal Settings Not Avail – Vehicle in Motion
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) • Door Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which door is
Displays open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays motion). 4
the following messages:
• Doors Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which doors
• Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime are open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in
after one mile traveled) motion).
• Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) • Trunk Open (with vehicle graphic showing an open
trunk and A single chime )
• Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
• Lights On
• Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single
chime) • Key In Ignition
• Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) • Remote start aborted — Door ajar
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• Remote start aborted — Hood ajar flash in the EVIC display for approximately five seconds
after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next
• Remote start aborted — Trunk ajar
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
• Remote start aborted — Fuel low indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
• Remote start disabled — System fault
your personal driving style.
• Oil Change Required (with a single chime) Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
• Low Tire (with a graphic of the car showing which time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
tire(s) is/are low - with a single chime and ⬙Inflate to position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
XX⬙). Refer to ⬙Tire Pressure Monitoring System⬙ in release the MENU button. To reset the oil change indica-
⬙Starting and Operating⬙. tor system (after performing the scheduled maintenance),
perform the following procedure:
• Check TPM System (with a single chime) Refer to ⬙Tire
Pressure Monitoring System⬙ in ⬙Starting and Operat- 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (do not
ing⬙. start the engine.)
Oil Change Required — If Equipped 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times
within 10 seconds.
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The Oil Change Required message will 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
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NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you • Elapsed Time
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
• EVIC Units Selection
reset. If necessary repeat this procedure.
• System Status
EVIC Main Menu
To step to each main menu feature press and release the • Personal Settings
MENU button once for each step. A step from the last NOTE: For features in the EVIC that can be reset (Aver-
item in the list will cause the first item in the feature list age Fuel Economy and Elapsed Time), the EVIC prompts 4
to be displayed. The following features are in the Main a reset with a SELECT button graphic and the word
menu: RESET next to it.
• Compass When the SELECT button is pressed, the selected feature
• Outside Temperature will reset and RESET ALL will display next to the
SELECT button graphic. Pressing SELECT a second time
• Audio Information (if radio is on) display will reset both Average Fuel Economy and Elapsed Time.
After three seconds without pressing SELECT, RESET
• Average Fuel Economy
ALL will return to RESET and only the selected feature
• Distance to Empty will have been reset.
• Tire Pressure Status display
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Compass Display Automatic Compass Calibration
COMPASS Button This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the
need to calibrate the compass manually. When the ve-
The compass heading indicates the direction
the vehicle is facing. Press and release the hicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the
EVIC will flash the “CAL” indicator until the compass is
compass button to display one of eight com-
pass headings, the outside temperature, and calibrated. You may calibrate the compass by completing
one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large
audio information (if the radio is on) if the EVIC display
is not already displaying this screen. metal or metallic objects) until the CAL indicator in the
EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally.
NOTE: The system will display the last known outside
NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and an
temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to
be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- environment free from large metallic objects such as
ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks,
etc.
displayed temperature; therefore, temperature readings
are not updated when the vehicle is not moving.

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Manual Compass Calibration Compass Variance
If the compass appears erratic or inaccurate, and the Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic
variance has been properly set, you may wish to manu- North and Geographic North. To compensate for the
ally recalibrate the compass. To manually calibrate the differences, the variance should be set for the zone where
compass: the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly
set, the compass will automatically compensate for the
1. Start the engine. Leave the shift lever in PARK in order
differences and provide the most accurate compass head-
to enter the EVIC Programming Menus. 4
ing.
2. Press and release the MENU button until “Personal
NOTE: Magnetic and battery powered devices, (such as
Settings” displays in the EVIC.
cell phones, iPod’s, radar detectors, PDA’s and laptops)
3. Press and release the DOWN button until “Calibrate should be kept away from the top of the instrument
Compass Yes” displays in the EVIC. panel. This is where the compass module is located and
such devices may interfere and cause false compass
4. Press and release the SELECT button and the “CAL”
readings.
indicator will start flashing.
5. Drive the vehicle slowly (under 5 mph/8 km/h), com-
pleting one or more circles (in an area free from large
metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” indicator turns
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3. Press and release the DOWN button until “Compass
Variance” and the current Variance Value displays in
the EVIC.
4. Press and release the SELECT button to increment the
Variance Value by one, (one button press per update),
until the proper variance zone is selected according to
the map.
NOTE: The Variance Values will wrap around from 15
back to 1. The Default Variance is Zone 8.
Average Fuel Economy
Compass Variance Map Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
To Change Compass Variance: Average Fuel Economy can be reset by pressing and
holding the SELECT button (as prompted in the EVIC
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Leave the
display). Upon reset, the history information will be
shift lever in PARK.
erased, and the averaging will continue from the last fuel
2. Press and release the MENU button until “Personal average reading before the reset.
Settings” displays in the EVIC.
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Distance To Empty (DTE) Tire PSI
Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with Press and release the MENU button until ⬙Tire PSI⬙ is
the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is displayed.
determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous Tire pressure information is displayed as follows:
and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel
tank level. DTE cannot be reset. • If tire pressure is OK for all tires, TIRE and a vehicle
graphic are displayed with tire pressure values in each
NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle corner or the graphic. 4
loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of
the vehicle, regardless of the DTE display value. • If one or more tires have low pressure, LOW TIRE,
⬙Inflate to XX” and a vehicle graphic are displayed
When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)
with tire pressure values in each corner of the graphic.
estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change
Tire pressure values that are too low will be flashing.
to a text display of ⬙LOW FUEL”. This display will
continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a • If the Tire Pressure System requires service, ⬙Check
significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the TPM System⬙ is displayed. Tire PSI is an information
LOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will display. only function and cannot be reset.

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Elapsed Time EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display)
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset. Displays the units used for the Outside Temperature,
Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is Average Fuel Economy, Distance to Empty and Tire
in the RUN or START position. Pressure features. Press and Release the SELECT button
to toggle units between ⬙U.S.⬙ and ⬙METRIC⬙.
Elapsed time is displayed as follows:
System Status
• Hours
Displays SYSTEM OK if there are no active Warning
• Minutes
Messages stored. Pressing and releasing the DOWN
• Seconds button when SYSTEM OK is displayed will do nothing.
Elapsed time can be reset by pressing and holding the Displays SYSTEM WARNINGS PRESENT if there are
SELECT button (as prompted in the EVIC display). Upon active Warning Messages stored. Pressing and releasing
reset all digits will change to zeros and time will start the DOWN button when SYSTEM WARNINGS PRES-
incrementing again if the ignition switch is in RUN or ENT is displayed will display each stored warning for
START. each button press. Press and Release the MENU button to
return to the Main Menu.

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Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Auto Unlock On Exit
Features) When ON is selected and the transaxle is in the PARK or
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall NEUTRAL position, all doors will unlock when the
features when the automatic transaxle is in PARK. driver’s door is opened. To make your selection, press the
Press and release the MENU button until “Personal SELECT button until ON or OFF appears.
Settings” displays in the EVIC. RKE Unlock
Press and release the DOWN button to display the When “Driver Door 1st Press” is selected, only the 4
following programmable features: driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote
Language Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When
Driver Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKE
When in this display you may select different languages transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passen-
for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions. ger’s doors. When “All Doors 1st Press” is selected, all of
Pressing the SELECT button while in this display selects the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Dutch de- transmitter UNLOCK button. To make your selection,
pending on availability. As you continue, the displayed press and release the SELECT button until “Driver Door
information will be shown in the selected language. 1st Press” or “All Doors 1st Press” appears.

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Sound Horn With Lock when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press
the SELECT button until 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds appears.
When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when
the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This feature Headlamps With Wipers (Available With Auto
may be selected with or without the Flash Lamp with Headlights Only)
Lock feature. To make your selection, press and release
When ON is selected, and the headlight switch is in the
the SELECT button until ON or OFF appears.
AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi-
Flash Lamp With Lock mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The
When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your
RKE transmitter. This feature may be selected with or selection, press the SELECT button until ON or OFF
without the Sound Horn on lock feature selected. To appears.
make your selection, press and release the SELECT NOTE: Turning the headlights on during the daytime
button until ON or OFF appears. causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the
Headlamp Off Delay brightness, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle.”
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
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Key-Off Power Delay Display Units In
When this feature is selected, the power window The EVIC and odometer can be changed between English
switches, radio, Uconnect® phone (if equipped), and and Metric units of measure. To make your selection,
power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes press and release the SELECT button until “U.S.” or
after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. “METRIC” appears.
Opening either front vehicle door will cancel this feature.
Compass Variance
To make your selection, press the SELECT button until
Off, 45 sec., 5 min., or 10 min. appears. Refer to “Compass Display” for more information. 4
Illumin. Approach Calibrate Compass
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate Refer to “Compass Display” for more information.
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter. To
make your selection, press the SELECT button until
“OFF,” “30 sec,” “60 sec,” or “90 sec” appears.

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Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — Uconnect® 130
IF EQUIPPED
Refer to your Uconnect® 730N, 430 or 430N user’s
manual for detailed operating instructions.
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System)
— If Equipped
Refer to “Voice Command” for further details.
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If
Equipped
Refer to “Uconnect® Phone” for further details.

Uconnect® 130
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.
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Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) another selection. Holding either button will bypass
stations without stopping, until you release it.
Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the
radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second TIME Button
time to turn off the radio. Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time and
Electronic Volume Control radio frequency.

The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 Clock Setting Procedure
degrees) in either direction, without stopping. Turning 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. 4
the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/
volume, and to the left decreases it. SCROLL control knob.
When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/
set at the same volume level as last played. SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes
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 con-
listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch
trol knob to save time change.
to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio
will remain tuned to the new station until you make 5. To exit, press any button/knob, or wait five seconds.
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RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third
time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL
Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the
treble tones.
direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either
AM or FM frequencies. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth
time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/
TUNE Control
SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the
Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise sound level from the right or left side speakers.
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between
will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the front and rear speakers.
the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second exit setting tone, balance, and fade.
time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL AM/FM Button
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
mid-range tones. Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode.
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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
display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and NOTE:
SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM • The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position
and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. to operate the radio.
The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by
pressing the pushbutton twice.
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• This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD),
CAUTION!
recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact
discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs
multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks. only. The use of other sized discs may damage the
Inserting Compact Disc(s) CD player mechanism.
• Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel
Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD away and jam the player mechanism.
label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into • The Uconnect® 130 is a single CD player. Do not
the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the attempt to insert a second CD if one is already loaded.
radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the
1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be other side is a CD) should not be used, and they can
ejected before a new disc can be loaded. cause damage to the player.
If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio
ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and
begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will
show the track number, and index time in minutes and
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EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK
button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in
CD and MP3 modes.
Press the EJECT button to eject the CD.
TIME Button
Press this button to change the display from a large CD
If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within playing time display to a small CD playing time display.
10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed,
the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. RW/FF 4
A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD
player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or
NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on RW or another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse)
convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). button operates in a similar manner.
SEEK Button AM/FM Button
Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press the button to select either AM or FM mode.
CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning
of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the
previous selection if the CD is within the first second of
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SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Media (Disc Types)
Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are
Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
compact disc in random order to provide an interesting
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
change of pace.
The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660
Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran- Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
domly selected track. When reading discs recorded using formats other than
Press the RND button a second time to stop Random ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read
Play. files properly and may be unable to play the file nor-
mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported.
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
The radio uses the following limits for file systems:
The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3
file recording media and formats are limited. When • Maximum number of folder levels: 8
writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric-
• Maximum number of files: 255
tions.

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• Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file writing⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of
names and folder names is limited. For large numbers multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in
of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to longer disc loading times.
display the file name and folder name, and will assign
Supported MP3 File Formats
a number instead. With a maximum number of files,
exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten-
200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this dis- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3
play.) extension may cause playback problems. The radio is 4
designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will
• Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: not play the file.
• Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three-
character extension) When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to
an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the
• Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three-
following table are supported. In addition, variable bit
character extension)
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 rate.
CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files).
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MPEG Sampling Fre- Playback Of MP3 Files

Bit Rate (kbps)
Specification quency (kHz) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the
MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium
Layer 3 192, 160, 128, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more
112, 96, 80, 64, time to start playing the MP3 files.
56, 48, 40, 32
Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected
MPEG-2 Audio 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, by the following:
Layer 3 112, 96, 80, 64,
56, 48, 40, 32, • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than
24, 16, 8 CD-R media

ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title • Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer
are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not to load than non-multisession discs
supported by the radios. • Number of files and folders - Loading times will
Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not increase with more files and folders
supported.

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To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the
to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a device’s volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is
single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX
before writing to the disc. audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down.
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which Press this button to change the display to time of day. The
allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is 4
MP3 player, or iPod®, and utilize the vehicle’s audio OFF).
system to amplify the source and play through the
vehicle speakers.
Pressing the DISC/AUX button will change the mode to
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Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the
radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second
time to turn off the radio.
Electronic Volume Control
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction, without stopping. Turning
the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the
volume, and to the left decreases it.
When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be
set at the same volume level as last played.

Uconnect® 130 SEEK Buttons

Operating Instructions — Radio Mode Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next
listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or
to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio
ACC position to operate the radio.
will remain tuned to the new station until you make
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another selection. Holding either button will bypass Clock Setting Procedure
stations without stopping, until you release it.
1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink.
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped
2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/
Refer to “Voice Command” for further details. SCROLL control knob.
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/
Equipped SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes
will begin to blink. 4
Press this button to operate the Uconnect® Phone feature
(if equipped). Refer to “Voice Command” for further 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/
details. SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL con-
If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not trol knob to save time change.
available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds.
Uconnect Phone” message will display on the radio
screen. The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button.
For vehicles equipped with satellite radio, press the
TIME Button SETUP button, use the TUNE/SCROLL control to select
Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time SET CLOCK, and then follow the above procedure,
and radio frequency.
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starting at step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade
radio, press the SETUP button and then follow the above Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS
procedure, starting at step 2. will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to
INFO Button the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones.
Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second
letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL
message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only). control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
mid-range tones.
RW/FF
Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third
causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL
direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
AM or FM frequencies. treble tones.

TUNE Control Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth

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
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Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time 16-Digit Character
and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Program Type
Display
knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between
No program type or un- None
the front and rear speakers.
defined
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to Adult Hits Adlt Hit
exit setting tone, balance, and fade. Classical Classicl
MUSIC TYPE Button Classic Rock Cls Rock 4
Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type College College
mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button Country Country
or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five Foreign Language Language
seconds will allow the program format type to be se-
Information Inform
lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast
Music Type information. Jazz Jazz
News News
Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following
format types: Nostalgia Nostalga
Oldies Oldies
Personality Persnlty
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16-Digit Character station with the same selected Music Type name. The
Program Type Music Type function only operates when in the FM
Display
mode.
Public Public
Rhythm and Blues R&B If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type
Religious Music Rel Musc (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be
exited and the radio will tune to the preset station.
Religious Talk Rel Talk
Rock Rock SETUP Button
Soft Soft Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between
Soft Rock Soft Rck the following items:
Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B • Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow
Sports Sports you to set the clock. Adjust the hours by turning the
TUNE/SCROLL control knob. After adjusting the
Talk Talk
hours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set
Top 40 Top 40 the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust
Weather Weather the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL con-
By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon trol knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to
is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency save time change.
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AM/FM Button and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.
The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by
Press the button to select either AM or FM mode.
pressing the pushbutton twice.
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton
Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
Memory
button number will display.
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND Buttons 1 - 6
button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you 4
window. Select the button (1–6) you wish to lock onto this commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM
station and press and release that button. If a button is stations).
not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET/
DISC/AUX Button
RND button, the station will continue to play but will not
be stored into pushbutton memory. Pressing the DISC/AUX button will allow you to switch
from AM/FM modes to DISC/AUX mode.
You may add a second station to each pushbutton by
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the
display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and
SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM
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Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio
MP3 Audio Play ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and
begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will
NOTE:
show the track number, and index time in minutes and
• The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or ACC seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1.
position to operate the radio.
• This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD),
CAUTION!
recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs
discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and only. The use of other sized discs may damage the
multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks. CD player mechanism.
Inserting Compact Disc(s) • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel
away and jam the player mechanism.
Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD • The Uconnect® 130 is a single CD player. Do not
label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into attempt to insert a second CD if one is already loaded.
the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the
radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than other side is a CD) should not be used, and they can
1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be cause damage to the player.
ejected before a new disc can be loaded.
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EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK
button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in
CD and MP3 modes.
Press the EJECT button to eject the CD.
TIME Button
Press this button to change the display from a large CD
If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within playing time display to a small CD playing time display.
10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed,
the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. RW/FF 4
A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will
begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or
NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) button
convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). works in a similar manner.
SEEK Button AM/FM Button
Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press the button to select either AM or FM mode.
CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning
of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the
previous selection if the CD is within the first second of
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SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Media (Disc Types)
Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are
Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
compact disc in random order to provide an interesting
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
change of pace.
The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660
Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran- Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
domly selected track. When reading discs recorded using formats other than
Press the SET/RND button a second time to stop Ran- ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read
dom Play. files properly and may be unable to play the file nor-
mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported.
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
The radio uses the following limits for file systems:
The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3
file recording media and formats are limited. When • Maximum number of folder levels: 8
writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric-
• Maximum number of files: 255
tions.
• Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file
names and folder names is limited. For large numbers
of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to
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display the file name and folder name, and will assign Supported MP3 File Formats
a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten-
exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3
200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this dis- extension may cause playback problems. The radio is
play.) designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will
• Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: not play the file.
• Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to
character extension)
4
an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the
• Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- following table are supported. In addition, variable bit
character extension) rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files
use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or
Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.
VBR bit rates.
Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal
CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files).
Discs created with an option such as ⬙keep disc open after
writing⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of
multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in
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MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Playback Of MP3 Files

Bit Rate (kbps)
cation quency (kHz) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the
MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium
Layer 3 192, 160, 128, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more
112, 96, 80, 64, time to start playing the MP3 files.
56, 48, 40, 32
Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected
MPEG-2 Audio 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, by the following:
Layer 3 112, 96, 80, 64,
56, 48, 40, 32, • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than
24, 16, 8 CD-R media

ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title • Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer
are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not to load than non-multisession discs
supported by the radios. • Number of files and folders - Loading times will
Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not increase with more files and folders
supported.

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To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Press the INFO button once more to return to ⬙elapsed
to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a time⬙ priority mode.
single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or
before writing to the disc. more and the radio will display song titles for each file.
LIST Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds
Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders to return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ display.
on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode 4
turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Selecting a
folder by pressing the TUNE/SCROLL control knob will The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which
begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an
next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain MP3 player or iPod® and utilize the vehicle’s audio
playable files). system to amplify the source and play through the
vehicle speakers.
The folder list will time out after five seconds.
Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil-
INFO Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)
iary device if the AUX jack is connected.
Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through
the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File
Name, and Folder Name (if available).
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NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the Radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music,
device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil-
is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios.
AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume
NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has
down.
limited coverage in Alaska.
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
System Activation
Press this button to change the display to time of day. The
Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you
time of day will display for five seconds (when the
may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio
ignition is OFF).
service that is included with the factory-installed satellite
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel-
Equipped come kit that contains general information, including
Refer to “Uconnect® Phone” for further details. how to setup your on-line listening account. For further
information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or
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-
ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to
coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite
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Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Selecting Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite) Mode
Number (ESN/SID) Press the SAT button until ⬙SAT⬙ appears in the display. A
Please have the following information available when CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio
calling: mode.
1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Satellite Antenna
Number (ESN/SID). To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the
2. Your Vehicle Identification Number. roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects 4
placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause
To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as
ESN/SID Access bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within
the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly
With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi-
on or above the antenna.
tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll
using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is Reception Quality
selected. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and the Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the
Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number following reasons:
display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on
the radio to exit this screen. • The vehicle is parked in an underground parking
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• Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the remain tuned to the new channel until you make another
form of short audio mutes. selection. Holding either button will bypass channels
without stopping until you release it.
• Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can
cause intermittent reception. SCAN Button
• Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for
cause signal blockage. the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con-
tinuing to the next. To stop the search, press the SCAN
Operating Instructions — Uconnect® Multimedia
button a second time.
(Satellite) Mode
INFO Button
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or
ACC position to operate the radio. Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa-
tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail-
SEEK Buttons able). Also, pressing and holding the INFO button for an
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next additional three seconds will make the radio display the
channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return
up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will to normal display).

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RW/FF By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type
function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next
Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons
channel with the same selected Music Type name.
causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the
direction of the arrows. If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type
(Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be
TUNE Control (Rotary)
exited and the radio will tune to the preset channel.
Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel. SETUP Button 4
MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the
following items:
Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type
mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button • Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/
or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This
seconds will allow the program format type to be se- number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the
lected. Sirius subscription.

Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
type. When you are receiving a channel that you wish to
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.
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Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel Buttons 1 - 6
and press and release that button. If a button is not These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you
selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations).
ton, the channel will continue to play but will not be
stored into pushbutton memory. iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by This feature allows an iPod® or external USB device to be
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press plugged into the USB port, located in the center of the
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display instrument panel below the climate controls.
window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2. This
iPod® control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod®
allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into
and iPhone® devices. Some iPod® software versions
pushbutton memory. The channels stored in SET 2
may not fully support the iPod® control features. Please
memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton
visit Apple’s website for software updates.
twice.
NOTE:
Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
button number will display. • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate
Uconnect® Multimedia radio User’s Manual for
iPod® or external USB device support capability.

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• Connecting an iPod® or consumer electronic audio
device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate,
plays media, but does not use the iPod® /MP3 control
feature to control the connected device.
Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device
Use the connection cable to connect an iPod® or external
USB device to the vehicle’s USB connector port which is 4
located in the center of the instrument panel below the
climate controls.

USB Connector Port

Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to
the vehicle’s iPod®/USB/MP3 control system (iPod® or
external USB device may take a few minutes to connect),
the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by
pressing radio switches, as described below.

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

Remote Sound System Controls

(Back View Of Steering Wheel)

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The remote sound system controls are located on the rear Right-Hand Switch Functions
surface of the steering wheel, at the three and nine
• Press the top of the switch to increase the volume.
o’clock positions.
• Press the bottom of the switch to decrease the volume.
The right-hand rocker switch has a pushbutton in the
center, and controls the volume and mode of the sound • Press the button in the center of the switch to change
system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase modes (i.e., AM, FM, etc.).
the volume. Pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio Operation
decrease the volume. Pressing the center button changes
the operation of the radio from AM to FM, or to CD • Press the top of the switch to SEEK the next listenable
mode, depending on which radio is in the vehicle. station up from the current setting.
The left-hand rocker switch has a pushbutton in the • Press the bottom of the switch to SEEK the next
center. The function of the left-hand switch is different, listenable station down from the current setting.
depending on which mode you are in.
• Press the button in the center of the switch to tune to
The following describes the left-hand rocker switch op- the next preset that you have programmed.
eration in each mode.

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Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD) CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
Operation To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following
• Press the top of the switch once to listen to the next precautions:
track.
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the
• Press the bottom of the switch once either to listen to surface.
the beginning of the current track or to listen to the
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,
beginning of the previous track if it is within eight
wiping from center to edge. 4
seconds after the current track begins to play.
3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch-
• Press the switch up or down twice to listen to the
ing the disc.
second track, three times to listen to the third track,
and so forth. 4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners,
or anti-static sprays.
• Press the button located in the center of the switch to
change to the next preset that you have programmed. 5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become
too high.
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NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular CLIMATE CONTROLS
disc, it may be damaged (e.g., scratched, reflective coat- The air conditioning and heating system is designed to
ing removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) make you comfortable in all types of weather.
oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known
good disc before considering disc player service. Manual Heating And Air Conditioning

RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES

Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the mobile phone antenna. This condition is
not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does
not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during mobile phone operation when
not using Uconnect® (if equipped).

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The Manual Temperature Controls consist of a series of Temperature Control
outer rotary dials and inner push knobs.
Blower Control
Rotate this control to regulate the tem-
perature of the air inside the passenger
compartment. Rotating the dial left
Rotate this control to regulate the
into the blue area of the scale indicates
amount of air forced through the ven-
cooler temperatures, while rotating 4
tilation system in any mode. The
right into the red area indicates
blower speed increases as you move
warmer temperatures.
the control to the right from the “O”
(OFF) position. There are four blower NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower
speeds. than expected, check the front of the A/C condenser
located in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the
or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from behind
climate controls will not function during Remote Start
the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front
operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off)
fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the condenser,
position.
reducing air conditioning performance.

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Air Conditioning Control • ECONOMY MODE
If economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn
Press this button to engage the Air OFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor. Then,
Conditioning. A light will illuminate select Panel, Bi-Level or Floor mode and move the
when the Air Conditioning system is temperature control to the desired temperature.
engaged. Rotating the dial left into the
Mode Control (Air Direction)
blue area of the scale indicates cooler
temperatures, while rotating right into
the red area indicates warmer
Rotate this control to choose from sev-
temperatures.
eral patterns of air distribution. You
NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage can select either a primary mode as
until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds. identified by the symbols on the con-
• MAX A/C trol, or a blend of two of these modes.
The closer the setting is to a particular
For maximum cooling use the A/C and recirculation symbol, the more air distribution you
buttons at the same time. receive from that mode.

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

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NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in Mix, • The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp
Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the Air weather will cause windows to fog on the inside,
Conditioning (A/C) button is not pressed. This dehu- because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Select
midifies the air to help dry the windshield. To improve the outside air position for maximum defogging.
fuel economy, use these modes only when necessary.
• The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fogging
• Recirculation Control when the recirculation button is pressed and the mode
control is set to panel or Bi-Level.
Pressing the Recirculation Control button will
temporarily put the system in recirculation • Recirculated air is not allowed in Defrost modes. If the
mode. This can be used when outside condi- Recirculation button is pressed while in Defrost mode,
tions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high the LED indicator will flash several times then go out.
humidity are present. Activating recirculation will cause Recirculation will be disabled automatically when
the LED in the control button to illuminate. Defrost mode is selected.
NOTE: • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturb-
ing the mode control selection.
• Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make
the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
Extended use of this mode is not recommended. position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled.

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Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Automatic Operation
Equipped 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.
Operation of the system is quite simple.
1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the
Blower Control knob (on the left) to AUTO. 4
NOTE: The AUTO position performs best for front seat
occupants only.

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2. Dial in the temperature you would NOTE:
like the system to maintain by rotating
• The temperature setting can be adjusted at anytime
the Temperature Control knob. Once
without affecting automatic operation.
the comfort level is selected, the sys-
tem will maintain that level automati- • Pressing the Air Conditioning Control button while in
cally using the heating system. Should AUTO mode will cause the LED in the control button
the desired comfort level require air to flash three times and then turn off. This indicates
conditioning, the system will automatically make the that the system is in AUTO mode and requesting the
adjustment. air conditioning is not necessary.
You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than
allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting expected, check the front of the A/C condenser located
the “O” (OFF) position on the blower control stops the in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or
system completely and closes the outside air intake. insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from the front
of the radiator and through the condenser.
The recommended setting for maximum comfort is 72°F
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Manual Operation NOTE: Please read the Automatic Temperature Control
This system offers a full complement of manual override Operation Chart that follows for details.
features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic,
Mode Preferred Automatic, or Blower and Mode Pre-
ferred Automatic. This means the operator can override
the blower, the mode, or both. There is a manual blower
range for times when the AUTO setting is not desired.
The blower can be set to any fixed blower speed by 4
rotating the Blower Control knob (on the left).

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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
• Panel side window demist outlets.
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
NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be aimed window demist outlets. This setting works best in 4
so that they are directed toward the rear seat passengers cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the
for maximum airflow to the rear. windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort
• Bi-Level while reducing moisture on the windshield.

Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. • Defrost

Air is directed through the windshield and side
NOTE: For all settings, except full cold or full hot, there window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi-
is a difference in temperature between the upper and mum blower and temperature settings for best wind-
lower outlets. The warmer air flows to the floor outlets. shield and side window defrosting.
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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 defrost, in order to improve
the Mode control dial. Press this but-
window clearing. Recirculation will be disabled auto-
ton a second time to turn OFF the air
matically if Defrost is selected.
conditioning. An LED in the button illuminates when
manual compressor operation is selected. • Extended use of recirculation may cause the windows to
fog. If the interior of the windows begins to fog, press the
• Recirculation Control
Recirculation button to return to outside air. Some temp/
The system will automatically control recircu- humidity conditions will cause captured interior air to
lation. However, pressing the Recirculation condense on windows and hamper visibility. For this
Control button will temporarily put the system reason, the system will not allow Recirculation to be
in recirculation mode. This can be used when selected while in defrost. Attempting to use the recircu-
outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high lation while in Defrost will cause the LED in the control
humidity are present. Activating recirculation will cause button to blink and then turn off.
the LED in the control button to illuminate.
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• Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Blower Control
can temporarily put the system into Recirculation
Mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However, For full automatic operation or for
under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, automatic blower operation, turn the
the system is blowing air out the defrost vents. When blower knob to the AUTO position. In
these conditions are present, and the Recirculation manual mode there are seven blower
button is pressed, the indicator will flash and then turn speeds that can be individual selected.
off. This tells you that you are unable to go into In off position the blower will shut off. 4
Recirculation Mode at this time. If you would like the
system to go into Recirculation Mode, you must first Operating Tips
move the Mode knob to Panel, Mix and then press the NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for
Recirculation button. This feature reduces the possibil- suggested control settings for various weather conditions.
ity of window fogging.
Summer Operation
The engine cooling system must be protected with a
high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corro-
sion protection and to protect against engine overheating.
A solution of 50% OAT (Organic Additive Technology)
coolant that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material
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Standard MS-12106 and 50% water is recommended. Window Fogging
Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re-
Vehicle” for proper coolant selection. moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The Mix
Winter Operation mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and
provide sufficient heating. If side window fogging be-
Use of the air Recirculation Mode during winter months
comes a problem, increase blower speed. Vehicle win-
is not recommended because it may cause window
dows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid
fogging.
weather.
Vacation Storage
NOTE: Recirculate without A/C should not be used for
Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service long periods as fogging may occur.
(i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air
Side Window Demisters
conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the
fresh air and high blower settings. This will ensure A side window demister outlet is located at each end of
adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility the instrument panel. These non-adjustable outlets direct
of compressor damage when the system is started again. air toward the side windows when the system is in the
FLOOR, MIX, or DEFROST mode. The air is directed at
the area of the windows through which you view the
outside mirrors.
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Outside Air Intake A/C Air Filter — If Equipped
Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the The A/C Filter prevents most dust and pollen from entering
windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves the cabin. The filter acts on air coming from outside the
collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they vehicle and recirculated air within the passenger compart-
enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. In ment. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining
winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice, Your Vehicle” for A/C Air Filter service information or see
slush, and snow. your authorized dealer for service. Refer to “Maintenance
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Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions

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CONTENTS
䡵 STARTING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 ▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .302
▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 ▫ Four-Speed Automatic Transmission —
If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302
▫ Normal Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (62TE) — 5
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
(Below –20°F Or −29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297
䡵 AUTOSTICK® — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . .318
▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297
▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318
▫ After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299
䡵 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES . . . . . . . . .319
䡵 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .299
▫ Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319
䡵 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . .299
▫ Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301
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䡵 DRIVING THROUGH WATER . . . . . . . . . . . . .320 ▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334
▫ Flowing/Rising Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321
䡵 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .335
▫ Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321
▫ Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335
䡵 POWER STEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN). . . . . . . . . . .339
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions . . . . . . . . . .340
䡵 PARKING BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . .341
䡵 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) . . . . . . . . .326
䡵 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . .346
䡵 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .329
▫ Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . .329
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .347
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . .330
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .349
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330
▫ Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .349
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . .331
▫ Tire Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350
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▫ Run Flat Tires — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .351 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352 ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369
▫ Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354 ▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles . . . . . . .369
▫ Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354 ▫ MMT In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370
▫ Life Of Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355 ▫ Materials Added To Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370
▫ Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356 ▫ Fuel System Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371
䡵 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) . . . . . . .357 ▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . .372 5
䡵 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . .358 䡵 FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF
EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372
䡵 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .359
▫ E-85 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372
▫ Base System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .361
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373
▫ Premium System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . .364
▫ Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .374
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .367
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
䡵 FUEL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . .375
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▫ Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375 䡵 TRAILER TOWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380
▫ Cruising Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375 ▫ Common Towing Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . .381
▫ Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376 ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .383
▫ Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384
䡵 ADDING FUEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376
▫ Towing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .386
▫ Loose Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .378
▫ Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .391
䡵 VEHICLE LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379
䡵 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
▫ Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379
MOTORHOME, ETC.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .393
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) . . . . . . .379
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . .393
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . . . . . . . . .379
▫ Recreational Towing — All Models . . . . . . . . .394
▫ Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380
▫ Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380
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STARTING PROCEDURES
WARNING! (Continued)
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if in a location accessible to children. A child could
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat operate power windows, other controls, or move
belts. the vehicle.
WARNING! Automatic Transmission
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes 5
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with before shifting into any driving gear.
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.

(Continued)
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For Vehicles Not Equipped With Tip Start (Four-Speed
CAUTION!
Transmission), turn the ignition switch to the START
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- position and release it when the engine starts. If the
ing precautions are not observed: engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the ignition
• Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then
into any forward gear when the engine is above repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
idle speed. For Vehicles Equipped With Tip Start (Six-Speed Trans-
• Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to mission), turn the ignition switch to the START position
a complete stop. and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle motor will continue to run, and it will disengage auto-
has come to a complete stop and the engine is at matically when the engine is running. If the engine fails
idle speed. to start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the
is firmly on the brake pedal. LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the
“Normal Starting” procedure.
Normal Starting
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
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Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)
WARNING! (Continued)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
able from your authorized dealer) is recommended. mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
If Engine Fails To Start could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
WARNING! and vehicle.
• If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster
• Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
5
battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing of start can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer
serious personal injury. to “Jump Starting” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” for further information.
(Continued)
Without Tip Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce-
dures, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all
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the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the With Tip Start
engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
engine is flooded. “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push
CAUTION! the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position and
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor
15 seconds before trying again. will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this
occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition
If the engine is flooded, it may start to run, but not have switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then
enough power to continue running when the key is repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
released. If this occurs, continue cranking up to 15
seconds with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to CAUTION!
the floor.
To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15
If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15- seconds before trying again.
second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal
held to the floor, repeat the “Normal Starting” or “Ex-
treme Cold Weather” procedures.
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After Starting
WARNING!
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will
decrease as the engine warms up. Remember to disconnect the engine block heater
cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED electrical cord could cause electrocution.
The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a
standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord. CAUTION!
5
The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
hour to have an adequate warning effect on the engine. ing precautions are not observed:
• Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
The engine block heater cord is bundled under the hood a complete stop.
between the headlight assembly and the Totally Inte- • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle
grated Power Module (Fuse Box) on the driver’s side of has come to a complete stop and the engine is at
the vehicle. idle speed.

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CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING!

• Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEU- • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL
TRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
speed. your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
is firmly pressing the brake pedal. verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when
NOTE: You MUST press and hold the brake pedal while
the engine is idling normally and your foot is
shifting out of PARK.
firmly pressing the brake pedal.

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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)

• Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the number of reasons. A child or others could be
parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
turn the engine OFF, and remove the ignition key. warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
Once the key is removed, the transmission is or the shift lever.
locked in PARK, securing the vehicle against un- • Do not leave the ignition key in or near the vehicle, 5
wanted movement. or in a location accessible to children. A child could
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the igni- operate power windows, other controls, or move
tion key and lock your vehicle. the vehicle.

(Continued) Key Ignition Park Interlock

This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter-
lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK
before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK
position. The key can only be removed from the ignition
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when the ignition is in the LOCK position, and once Four-Speed Automatic Transmission — If
removed, the transmission is locked in PARK. Equipped
NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the The transmission gear position display (located in the
key in the ignition switch to warn you that this safety instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear range.
feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever
stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain out of PARK (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Inter-
service. lock System” in this section). To drive, move the shift
lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
The electronically-controlled transmission provides a
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift
precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are
Interlock system (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in PARK
self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new
unless the brakes are applied. To shift the transmission
vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal
out of PARK, the ignition switch must be turned to the
condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few
ON/RUN position (engine running or not) and the brake
hundred miles (kilometers).
pedal must be pressed.
Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the
accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped.
Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when
shifting between these gears.
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Gear Ranges the transmission locking mechanism may make it diffi-
cult to move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added
DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or
precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a
NEUTRAL into another gear range.
downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill
NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to grade.
allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating.
This is especially important when the engine is cold. WARNING!
PARK (P) • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
This range supplements the parking brake by locking the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake
fully when parked to guard against vehicle move-
5
transmission. The engine can be started in this range.
Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in ment and possible injury or damage.
motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others
vehicle in this range. if it is not completely in PARK. Check by trying to
move the shift lever out of PARK with the brake
When parking on a level surface, you may shift the pedal released. Make sure the transmission is in
transmission into PARK first, and then apply the parking PARK before leaving the vehicle.
brake.
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before (Continued)
shifting the transmission to PARK, otherwise the load on
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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)

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

• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the igni- • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you
tion key and lock your vehicle. Never leave chil- must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF
dren alone in a vehicle, or with access to an position to the ON/RUN position, and also press
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 this
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift can damage the drivetrain. 5
lever.
• Do not leave the ignition key in or near the vehicle, The following indicators should be used to ensure that
or in a location accessible to children. A child could you have engaged the transmission into the PARK posi-
operate power windows, other controls, or move tion:
the vehicle.
• When shifting into PARK, firmly move the shift lever
all the way forward and to the left until it stops and is
fully seated.

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• Look at the transmission gear position display and
WARNING!
verify that it indicates the PARK position.
• With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the
will not move out of PARK. ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe
practices that limit your response to changing traffic
REVERSE (R) or road conditions. You might lose control of the
This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into vehicle and have a collision.
REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete
stop. CAUTION!
NEUTRAL (N) Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause
periods with the engine running. The engine may be severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational
started in this range. Apply the parking brake and shift Towing” in “Starting And Operating” and “Towing A
the transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle. Disabled Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies”
for further information.

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DRIVE (D) During cold temperatures, transmission operation may
be modified depending on engine and transmission
This range should be used for most city and highway
temperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im-
driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down-
proves warm up time of the engine and transmission to
shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission
achieve maximum efficiency. Engagement of the torque
automatically upshifts through all forward gears. The
converter clutch is inhibited until the transmission fluid
DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteris-
is warm (refer to the “Note” under “Torque Converter
tics under all normal operating conditions.
Clutch” in this section). During extremely cold tempera-
When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as tures (-16°F [-27°C] or below), operation may briefly be
when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi- limited to second gear only. Normal operation will re- 5
tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or sume once the transmission temperature has risen to a
while towing heavy trailers), select the ⬙3⬙ range. Under suitable level.
these conditions, using the ⬙3⬙ range will improve perfor-
DRIVE 3 (3)
mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces-
sive shifting and heat buildup. This range eliminates shifts into fourth gear. The trans-
mission will operate normally in first and second gear.
If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operat-
Shifts into third may be delayed to provide second gear
ing limits, the powertrain controller will modify the
operation at higher speeds. Using the ⬙3⬙ range while
DRIVE and “3” range shift points. This is done to prevent
operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions
transmission damage due to overheating.
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will improve performance and extend transmission life PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper-
by reducing excessive shifting and heat build-up. The ⬙3⬙ ate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be illu-
range should also be used when descending steep grades minated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be
to avoid brake system distress. driven to an authorized dealer for service without dam-
aging the transmission.
LOW (L)
In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission
Use this range for engine braking when descending very
can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the
steep grades. In this range, the transmission will down-
following steps:
shift for maximum engine braking, and upshifts will
occur only to prevent engine overspeed. 1. Stop the vehicle.
Transmission Limp Home Mode 2. Shift the transmission into PARK.
Transmission function is monitored electronically for 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could
result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds.
Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission remains 5. Restart the engine.
in third gear regardless of which forward gear is selected.
6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no
longer detected, the transmission will return to normal
operation.
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NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- • The engine coolant has reached an adequate tempera-
mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your ture.
earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has
• Vehicle speed is sufficiently high.
diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could
recur. • The driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator.
If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer Torque Converter Clutch
service is required.
A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been
Overdrive Operation included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle.
The automatic transmission includes an electronically
A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- 5
cally at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly
controlled Overdrive (fourth gear). The transmission will
different feeling or response during normal operation in
automatically shift into Overdrive if the following con-
the upper gears. When the vehicle speed drops or during
ditions are present:
some accelerations, the clutch automatically disengages.
• The shift lever is in the DRIVE position.
• The transmission fluid has reached an adequate tem-
perature.

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NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage until The electronically-controlled transmission provides a
the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are
[usually after 1 to 3 miles (2 to 5 km) of driving]. Because self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new
the engine speed is higher when the torque converter vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal
clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmission condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few
is not shifting into Overdrive when cold. This is normal. hundred miles (kilometers).
Shifting between the DRIVE and 3 ranges, when the Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the
transmission is sufficiently warm, will demonstrate that accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped.
the transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (62TE) — shifting between these gears.
If Equipped The transmission shift lever has PARK, REVERSE, NEU-
The transmission gear position display (located in the TRAL, DRIVE, and AutoStick® shift positions. Manual
instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. shifts can be made using the AutoStick® shift control
You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever (refer to “AutoStick®” in this section for further informa-
out of PARK (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Inter- tion). Moving the shift lever into the AutoStick® position
lock System” in this section). To drive, move the shift (below the Drive position) activates AutoStick® mode,
lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position. providing manual shift control and displaying the cur-
rent gear in the instrument cluster.
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NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to
allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating.
This is especially important when the engine is cold.
PARK (P)
This range supplements the parking brake by locking the
transmission. The engine can be started in this range.
Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in
motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the
vehicle in this range. 5
When parking on a level surface, you may shift the
transmission into PARK first, and then apply the parking
Shift Lever
brake.
Gear Ranges
DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or
NEUTRAL into another gear range.

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When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before
WARNING! (Continued)
shifting the transmission to PARK, otherwise the load on
the transmission locking mechanism may make it diffi- • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others
cult to move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added if it is not completely in PARK. Check by trying to
precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a move the shift lever out of PARK with the brake
downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill pedal released. Make sure the transmission is in
grade. PARK before leaving the vehicle.
• It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL
WARNING! if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
• Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- someone or something. Only shift into gear when
ment and possible injury or damage. the engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)

• Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the igni-
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, tion key and lock your vehicle. Never leave chil-
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is dren alone in a vehicle, or with access to an
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a
parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
turn the engine OFF, and remove the ignition key. reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
Once the key is removed, the transmission is fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
locked in PARK, securing the vehicle against un- touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift 5
wanted movement. lever.
• Do not leave the ignition key in or near the vehicle,
(Continued) or in a location accessible to children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.

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• Look at the transmission gear position display and
CAUTION!
verify that it indicates the PARK position.
• Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever
must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF will not move out of PARK.
position to the ON/RUN position, and also press
the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift REVERSE (R)
lever could result. This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into
• DO NOT race the engine when shifting from REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete
PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this stop.
can damage the drivetrain.
NEUTRAL (N)
The following indicators should be used to ensure that
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged
you have engaged the transmission into the PARK posi-
periods with the engine running. The engine may be
tion:
started in this range. Apply the parking brake and shift
• When shifting into PARK, firmly move the shift lever the transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle.
all the way forward and to the left until it stops and is
fully seated.

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DRIVE (D)
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- 5
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or
reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause while towing heavy trailers), use the AutoStick® shift
severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational control (refer to “AutoStick®” in this section for further
Towing” in “Starting And Operating” and “Towing A information) to select a lower gear. Under these condi-
Disabled Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies” tions, using a lower gear will improve performance and
for further information. extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting
and heat buildup.
During cold temperatures, transmission operation may
be modified depending on engine and transmission
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temperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im- PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper-
proves warm up time of the engine and transmission to ate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be illu-
achieve maximum efficiency. Engagement of the torque minated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be
converter clutch is inhibited until the transmission fluid driven to an authorized dealer for service without dam-
is warm (refer to the “Note” under “Torque Converter aging the transmission.
Clutch” in this section). During extremely cold tempera-
In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission
tures (-16°F [-27°C] or below), operation may briefly be
can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the
limited to third gear only. Normal operation will resume
following steps:
once the transmission temperature has risen to a suitable
level. 1. Stop the vehicle.
Transmission Limp Home Mode 2. Shift the transmission into PARK.
Transmission function is monitored electronically for 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could
result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds.
Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission remains 5. Restart the engine.
in third gear regardless of which forward gear is selected.
6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no
longer detected, the transmission will return to normal
operation.
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NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- • The engine coolant has reached an adequate tempera-
mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your ture.
earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has
• The vehicle speed is sufficiently high.
diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could
recur. • The driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator.
If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer Torque Converter Clutch
service is required. A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been
Overdrive Operation included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle.
A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- 5
The automatic transmission includes an electronically
cally at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly
controlled Overdrive (sixth gear). The transmission will
different feeling or response during normal operation in
automatically shift into Overdrive if the following con-
the upper gears. When the vehicle speed drops or during
ditions are present:
some accelerations, the clutch automatically disengages.
• The shift lever is in the DRIVE position.
NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage until
• The transmission fluid has reached an adequate tem- the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm
perature. (usually after 1 to 3 miles [2 to 5 km] of driving). Because
the engine speed is higher when the torque converter
clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmission
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is not shifting into Overdrive when cold. This is normal. gear being used. Moving the shift lever to the left (-)
Using the AutoStick® shift control, when the transmis- triggers a downshift and to the right (+) an upshift. The
sion is sufficiently warm, will demonstrate that the current gear will be displayed in the instrument cluster.
transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive. In AutoStick® mode, the transmission will shift up or
AUTOSTICK® — IF EQUIPPED down when the driver moves the shift lever to the right
(+) or left (-), unless an engine lugging or overspeed
AutoStick® is a driver-interactive transmission feature condition would result. It will remain in the selected gear
providing manual shift control, giving you more control until another upshift or downshift is chosen, except as
of the vehicle. AutoStick® allows you to maximize en- described below.
gine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and down-
shifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. This • The transmission will automatically downshift to first
system can also provide you with more control during gear when coming to a stop. After a stop, the driver
passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain should manually upshift (+) the transmission as the
driving, trailer towing, and many other situations. vehicle is accelerated.

Operation • You can start out, from a stop, in any gear except top
gear. Tapping (+) (at a stop) will allow starting in
When the shift lever is in the AutoStick® position (below second gear. Starting out in second gear is helpful in
the DRIVE position), it can be moved from side to side. snowy or icy conditions.
This allows the driver to manually select the transmission
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• The transmission will automatically upshift when nec- AutoStick® position at any time without taking your foot
essary to prevent engine over-speed. off the accelerator pedal.
• If a requested downshift would cause the engine to
over-speed, that shift will not occur.
WARNING!

• Avoid using speed control when AutoStick® is en- Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a
gaged. slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their
grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or
• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when personal injury.
AutoStick® is engaged.
5
• If the system detects powertrain overheating, the DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
transmission will revert to automatic shift mode and Acceleration
remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off.
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-
• If the system detects a problem, it will disable pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull
AutoStick® mode and the transmission will return to erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs
automatic mode until the problem is corrected. when there is a difference in the surface traction under
To disengage AutoStick® mode, return the shift lever to the front (driving) wheels.
the DRIVE position. You can shift in or out of the
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2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles.
WARNING!
3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. become visible.
Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the
front wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle 4. Keep tires properly inflated.
and possibly have a collision. Accelerate slowly and 5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and
carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a
(ice, snow, wet, mud, loose sand, etc.). sudden stop.
Traction DRIVING THROUGH WATER
When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Driving through water more than a few inches/
wedge of water to build up between the tire and road centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure
surface. This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. To
reduce this possibility, the following precautions should
be observed:
1. Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are
slushy.
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Flowing/Rising Water
CAUTION!
WARNING! • Always check the depth of the standing water
before driving through it. Never drive through
Do not drive on or across a road or path where water
standing water that is deeper than the bottom of
is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flow-
the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.
ing water can wear away the road or path’s surface
• Determine the condition of the road or the path
and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water.
that is under water and if there are any obstacles in
Furthermore, flowing and/or rising water can carry
the way before driving through the standing water.
your vehicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this
warning may result in injuries that are serious or
• Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving 5
through standing water. This will minimize wave
fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.
effects.
Shallow Standing Water
(Continued)
Although your vehicle is capable of driving through
shallow standing water, consider the following Cautions
and Warnings before doing so.

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CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING!

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

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PARKING BRAKE
CAUTION!
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking
Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave the
system as the chemicals can damage your power transmission in PARK.
steering components. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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

If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated

level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all
surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” Parking Brake
in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
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The parking brake lever is located in the center console.
When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front
To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as
wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away
possible. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up
from the curb on an uphill grade. Apply the parking
slightly, press the center button, then lower the leverbrake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise
completely. the load on the transmission locking mechanism may
make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The
When the parking brake is applied with the ignition
parking brake should always be applied whenever the
switch ON, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instrument
driver is not in the vehicle.
cluster will illuminate.
NOTE: WARNING! 5
• When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will parking brake. Always apply the parking brake
flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound fully when parked to guard against vehicle move-
to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake ment and possible injury or damage.
before attempting to move the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key
• This light only shows that the parking brake is ap- Fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
plied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a injury. Also, be certain to leave the transmission in
number of reasons. A child or others could be PARK. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to roll
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be and cause damage or injury.
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever. CAUTION!
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. A child could If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the
operate power windows, other controls, or move parking brake released, a brake system malfunction
the vehicle. is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an
• Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged authorized dealer immediately.
before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake
failure and a collision. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased
(Continued)
vehicle stability and brake performance under most
braking conditions. The system operates with a separate
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computer to modulate the hydraulic pressure to prevent
WARNING! (Continued)
wheel lock-up and avoid skidding on slippery surfaces.
• The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must
WARNING! never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety or
• Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish the safety of others.
their effectiveness and may lead to a collision.
Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. Just
press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to The “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” moni-
slow down or stop. tors the Anti-Lock Brake System. The light will
• The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- come on when the ignition switch is turned to 5
ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the ON position and may stay on for as long as
braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded four seconds.
by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” remains on or
the traction afforded. comes on while driving, it indicates that the anti-lock
• The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including those portion of the brake system is not functioning and that
resulting from excessive speed in turns, following service is required. However, the conventional brake
another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. system will continue to operate normally if the “Brake
Warning Light” is not on.
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If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” is on, the brake ABS is activated during braking under certain road or
system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in-
the benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the “Anti-Lock Brake clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose
Warning Light” does not come on when the ignition debris, or panic stops.
switch is turned to the ON position, have the bulb
You also may experience the following when the brake
repaired as soon as possible.
system goes into anti-lock:
If both the “Brake Warning Light” and the “Anti-Lock • The ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a
Brake Warning Light” remain on, the Anti-Lock Brake short time after the stop).
(ABS) and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Systems are not functioning. Immediate repair to the ABS • The clicking sound of solenoid valves.
system is required. See your authorized dealer. • Brake pedal pulsations.
When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end
may hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related of the stop.
motor noises. These noises are the system performing its
These are all normal characteristics of ABS.
self-check cycle to ensure that the ABS system is working
properly. This self check occurs each time the vehicle is
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systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and
WARNING!
control in various driving conditions and are commonly
The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisticated referred to as ESC.
electronic equipment that may be susceptible to Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
interference caused by improperly installed or high
output radio transmitting equipment. This interfer- This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control
ence can cause possible loss of anti-lock braking under adverse braking conditions. The system controls
capability. Installation of such equipment should be hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up and
performed by qualified professionals. help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking.
5
All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and WARNING!
type, and tires must be properly inflated to produce
accurate signals for the computer. The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics
from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. The
ABS cannot prevent collisions, including those re-
Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic
sulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on
brake control system that includes Anti-Lock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist
(Continued)
System (BAS), and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). All
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This feature remains active even if TCS and ESC are in
WARNING! (Continued)
the “Partial Off” mode. Refer to “Electronic Stability
very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capa- Control (ESC)” in this section of this manual.
bilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which Brake Assist System (BAS)
could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking
others. capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The
system detects an emergency braking situation by sens-
Traction Control System (TCS) ing the rate and amount of brake application and then
This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help
the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the
pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes very
power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the
stability. A feature of the TCS system functions similar to benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak-
a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin ing pressure during the stopping sequence. Do not
across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer
spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is
brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine deactivated.
torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning.
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the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counter-
WARNING!
acting the over/under steer condition. Engine power
• The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the
ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase desired path. ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to deter-
braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the mine the vehicle path intended by the driver and com-
condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the pares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual
traction afforded. path does not match the intended path, ESC applies the
• The BAS cannot prevent collisions, including those brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting
resulting from excessive speed in turns, following the oversteer or understeer condition.
another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. • Over-steer - when the vehicle is turning more than 5
• The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must appropriate for the steering wheel position.
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety or • Under-steer - when the vehicle is turning less than
the safety of others. appropriate for the steering wheel position.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

This system enhances directional control and stability of
the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC cor-
rects for over/under steering of the vehicle by applying
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ESC Operating Modes
WARNING!
The ESC system has two available operating modes:
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the
natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, Full 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
driver input for the conditions. Only a safe, attentive, Partial Off
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 OFF Indicator Light” will be illuminated.
All other stability features of ESC function normally, with
the exception of engine power reduction. This mode is
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intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the “ESC Off”
or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESC switch. This will restore the normal “ESC On” mode of
would normally allow is required to gain traction. operation.

WARNING!
When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality of
ESC (except for the limited slip feature described in
the TCS section) has been disabled and the “ESC Off
Indicator Light” will be illuminated. When in “Par-
tial Off” mode, the engine power reduction of TCS is
5
disabled, and the enhanced vehicle stability offered
by the ESC system is reduced.

ESC Off Switch

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NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the
with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho-
mode by pressing the “ESC Off” switch. Once the situa- rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem
tion requiring ESC to be switched to the “Partial Off” diagnosed and corrected.
mode is overcome, turn ESC on again by momentarily The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo-
pressing the “ESC Off” switch. This may be done while cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as
the vehicle is in motion. the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active.
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” also
ESC OFF Indicator Light flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac-
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 cycled to the ON
position. It should go out with the engine NOTE:
running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
• The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC
Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo-
malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this
mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
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• Each time the ignition is cycled ON, the ESC system TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
will be ON even if it was cycled off previously. Tire Markings
• The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds
when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop
when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver
that caused the ESC activation.

The “ESC OFF Indicator Light” indicates the

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is partially 5
off.

1 — U.S. DOT Safety Standards 4 — Maximum Load

Code (TIN)
2 — Size Designation 5 — Maximum Pressure
3 — Service Description 6 — Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades
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NOTE: • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary
emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com-
• P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.
pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into
design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P”
the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example:
molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-
T145/80D18 103M.
tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H.
• High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design
• European-Metric tire sizing is based on European
standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded
design standards. Tires designed to this standard have
into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.
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-
ing the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16.

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Tire Sizing Chart
EXAMPLE:
Size Designation:
P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards
ⴖ....blank....ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on European design standards
LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards
T or S = Temporary spare tire
31 = Overall diameter in inches (in)
215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
65 = Aspect ratio in percent (%)
5
— Ratio of section height to section width of tire
10.5 = Section width in inches (in)
R = Construction code
— ⬙R⬙ means radial construction
— ⬙D⬙ means diagonal or bias construction
15 = Rim diameter in inches (in)

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EXAMPLE:
Service Description:
95 = Load Index
— A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry
H = Speed Symbol
— A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to
its load index under certain operating conditions
— The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under
specified operating conditions (i.e., tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions, and
posted speed limits)
Load Identification:
ⴖ....blank....ⴖ = Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire
Extra Load (XL) = Extra load (or reinforced) tire
Light Load (LL) = Light load tire
C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure
Maximum Load— Maximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry
Maximum Pressure— Maximum pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for
this tire
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Tire Identification Number (TIN) the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as
The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on the
however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires with outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard side of the
white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the date tire.
code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for
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
pressure is molded into the sidewall.
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire inflation pressure
Pressure as shown on the tire placard.
Tire Placard A paper label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the
vehicle’s loading capacity, the original equipment tire sizes and
the recommended cold tire inflation pressures.
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Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
Tire And Loading Information Placard 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.

B-Pillar Location For Tire And Loading Information

Placard

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Tire And Loading Information Placard 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and
spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You
will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you
adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire
inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
Information placard and in the “Vehicle Loading” section
of this manual.
NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
Tire And Loading Information Placard gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear
This placard tells you important information about the: axles must not be exceeded. For further information on
GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to
1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. “Vehicle Loading” in this section.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
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To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg.
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
XXX kg” on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if
The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and
“XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will
trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed
be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the
the weight referenced here.
amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 lbs (68 kg) = 750 lbs
(340 kg), and 1400 lbs (635 kg) – 750 lbs (340 kg) =
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu-
650 lbs [295 kg]). 5
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or
XXX kg” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.

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5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo • For the following example, the combined weight of
being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs
safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load (392 kg).
capacity calculated in step 4.
NOTE:
• If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The follow-
ing table shows examples on how to calculate total
load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your
vehicle with varying seating configurations and num-
ber and size of occupants. This table is for illustration
purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating
and load carry capacity of your vehicle.

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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
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 ve-
satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Three primary hicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in
areas are affected by improper tire pressure: loss of vehicle control.
• Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob-
lems. You could lose control of your vehicle.

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Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
WARNING! (Continued)
• Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride.
to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable
right or left. ride. Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect the
• Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of
mended cold tire inflation pressure. sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering.
NOTE:
Economy
• Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause
Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear
erratic and unpredictable steering response. 5
patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal
wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for • Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the
earlier tire replacement. Under-inflation also increases vehicle to drift left or right.
tire rolling resistance resulting in higher fuel consump-
Tire Inflation Pressures
tion.
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the
driver’s side B-Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side
door.

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At least once a month: mile (1.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold tire
inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum infla-
• Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality
tion pressure molded into the tire sidewall.
pocket-type pressure gauge. Do not make a visual
judgement when determining proper inflation. Tires Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range
may look properly inflated even when they are under- of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with
inflated. temperature changes.
• Inspect tires for signs of tire wear or visible damage. Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per
12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind
CAUTION! when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in
the winter.
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al-
Example: If garage temperature = 68°F (20°C) and the
ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent
outside temperature = 32°F (0°C) then the cold tire
moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem,
inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa),
which could damage the valve stem.
which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this
Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always outside temperature condition.
“cold tire inflation pressure”. Cold tire inflation pressure Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa)
is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure
been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 build up or your tire pressure will be too low.
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Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires
The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and
within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- WARNING!
tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires
speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle
important. Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle poorly. The instability could cause a collision. Al-
loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- ways use radial ply tires in sets of four. Never
tion. Refer to your authorized tire dealer or original combine them with other types of tires.
equipment vehicle dealer for recommended safe operat-
ing speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. Tire Repair 5
If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it
WARNING! meets the following criteria:
High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- • The tire has not been driven on when flat.
mum load is dangerous. The added strain on your
tires could cause them to fail. You could have a • The damage is only on the tread section of your tire
serious collision. Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the (sidewall damage is not repairable).
maximum capacity at continuous speeds above • The puncture is no greater than ¼⬙ (6 mm).
75 mph (120 km/h).
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Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
additional information. Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry
Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or
experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- on ice. If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires, be
diately with another Run Flat tire of identical size and aware these tires are not designed for winter or cold
service description (Load Index and Speed Code). driving conditions. For more information, contact a au-
thorized dealer. Summer tires do not contain the all
Tire Types
season designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on
All Season Tires — If Equipped the tire sidewall.
All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (spring, Use summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may
summer, fall and winter). Traction levels may vary be- adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
tween different all season tires. All season tires can be
Snow Tires
identified by the M+S, M&S, M/S or MS designation on
the tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four; Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and during the winter. Snow tires can be identified by a
handling of your vehicle. mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall.

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If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles
in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation
safety and handling of your vehicle. pressure. This rapid loss of inflation is referred to as the
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what Run Flat mode. A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should inflation pressure is of/or below 14 psi (96 kPa). Once a
not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph Run Flat tire reaches the run flat mode it has limited
(120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to driving capabilities and needs to be replaced immedi-
original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for ately. A Run Flat tire is not repairable.
recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at full 5
tire inflation pressures. capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the run flat
While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid mode.
and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be See the tire pressure monitoring section for more infor-
poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- mation.
hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be
checked before using these tire types.

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Spare Tires — If Equipped rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option,
refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with TIREFIT instead of a
tire rotation pattern.
spare tire, please refer to “TIREFIT KIT” in “What To Do
In Emergencies” for further information. Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only.
CAUTION! You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the
compact, full size or limited-use temporary spare driver’s side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire.
installed. Damage to the vehicle may result. Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T”
or “S” preceding the size designation. Example: T145/
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And 80D18 103M.
Wheel — If Equipped
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equip-
wheel equivalent in look and function to the original
ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled
equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle
on your vehicle at the first opportunity.
of your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire
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Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare
conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn
wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire. to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size
Do not install more than one compact spare tire and spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as
wheel on the vehicle at any given time. your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the
original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the
WARNING! first opportunity.
Compact spares are for temporary emergency use Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped
only. With these spares, do not drive more than
50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limited
The limited-use spare tire is for temporary emergency 5
use only. This tire is identified by a label located on the
tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear limited-use spare wheel. This label contains the driving
indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs to be limitations for this spare. This tire may look like the
replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result in vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use spare
spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control. tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same as
your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. first opportunity.
This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the
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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 pressures 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 B-Pillar or the rear edge of the
30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30 seconds continu-
driver’s side door. Replace (or repair) the original
ously when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near
equipment tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
on your vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss
of vehicle control. Tread Wear Indicators
Tire Spinning Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires
to help you in determining when your tires should be
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not
replaced.
spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or
for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping.
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tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer
to “Replacement Tires” in this section for further infor-
mation.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying
factors including, but not limited to:
• Driving style
• Tire pressure 5
• Distance driven

1 — Worn Tire • Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or

2 — New Tire higher, and summer tires typically have a reduced
tread life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle main-
These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread tenance schedule is highly recommended.
grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth
becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the

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Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for
WARNING!
the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to equipment tire sidewall. See the Tire Sizing Chart ex-
follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure. ample found in the Tire Safety Information section of this
You could lose control and have a collision resulting manual for more information relating to the Load Index
in serious injury or death. and Speed Symbol of a tire.

Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously
with oil, grease, and gasoline. affect your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a
wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match
Replacement Tires those of the original wheels.
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many It is recommended you contact your authorized tire
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for dealer or original equipment dealer with any questions
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- you may have on tire specifications or capability. Failure
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva- to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect
lent to the originals in size, quality and performance the safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
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- Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
able handling and stress to steering and suspen- may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
sion components. You could lose control and have ings. 5
a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Use
only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
approved for your vehicle.
Due to limited clearance, tire chains or traction devices
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
are not recommended.
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
CAUTION!
You could lose control and have a collision. Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are
used.
(Continued)
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TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross”
shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at
does not apply to some directional tires that must not be
different loads and perform different steering, driving,
reversed.
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type
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.
Tire Rotation

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and
there should be no adjustment for this increased pres-
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the
sure.
driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom-
mended cold placard pressure. The TPM System will warn the driver of a low tire
pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure
The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1
warning limit for any reason, including low temperature
psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when
effects and natural pressure loss through the tire.
the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will
decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on The TPM System will continue to warn the driver of low
cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not 5
pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least turn off until the tire pressure is at or above the recom-
three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a mended cold placard pressure. Once the low tire pressure
three hour period. The cold tire inflation pressure must warning (Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light) illumi-
not exceed the maximum inflation pressure molded into nates, you must increase the tire pressure to the recom-
the tire sidewall. Refer to “Tires – General Information” mended cold placard pressure in order for the “Tire
in “Starting and Operating” for information on how to Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” to turn off. The
properly inflate the vehicle’s tires. The tire pressure will system will automatically update and the “Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off once the system
receives the updated tire pressures. The vehicle may need
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to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
CAUTION!
(24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this informa-
tion. • The TPMS has been optimized for the original
For example, your vehicle may have a recommended equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure warning have been established for the tire size
of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system op-
(20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), eration or sensor damage may result when using
a temperature drop to 20°F (-7°C) will decrease the tire replacement equipment that is not of the same size,
pressure to approximately 23 psi (158 kPa). This tire type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn ON the “Tire sensor damage. Using aftermarket tire sealants may
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light.” Driving the vehicle cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately 27 sensor to become inoperable. After using an after-
psi (186 kPa), but the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale market tire sealant it is recommended that you take
Light” will still be ON. In this situation, the “Tire your vehicle to an authorized dealership to have
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn OFF only your sensor function checked.
after the tires are inflated to the vehicle’s recommended
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Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
CAUTION! (Continued)
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
• After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, stopping ability.
always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will
prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte-
stem, which could damage the Tire Pressure Moni- nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain
toring Sensor. correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure
gauge, even if under-inflation has not reached the level
NOTE: to trigger illumination of the “Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing Telltale Light.”
• The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care 5
and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure,
failure or condition. and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in
the tire.
• The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge
while adjusting your tire pressure. Base System
• Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless
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monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each in one or more of the four active road tires. An ⬙Inflate to
wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure XX⬙ message will also be displayed. Should this occur,
readings to the Receiver Module. you should stop as soon as possible, check the inflation
pressure of each tire on your vehicle, and inflate each tire
NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the
to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure
tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly
value as shown in the ⬙Inflate to XX⬙ message. Once the
and to maintain the proper pressure.
system receives the updated tire pressures, the system
The TPMS consists of the following components: will automatically update and the “Tire Pressure Moni-
toring Telltale Light” and ⬙LOW TIRE⬙ message will turn
• Receiver Module
off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20
• Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS
to receive this information.
• Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings Check TPMS Warning
The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash
on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid when
The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
a system fault is detected. The system fault will also
illuminate in the instrument cluster, a ⬙LOW
sound a chime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence
TIRE⬙ message will be displayed for a minimum of five
will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. The
seconds and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low
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“Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off NOTE:
when the fault condition no longer exists. A system fault
1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have a
can occur due to any of the following:
tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire.
facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
TPM sensors.
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warn-
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting ing limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will
that affects radio wave signals. sound and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light” will turn ON and a ⬙LOW TIRE⬙ message will 5
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel
be displayed for a minimum of five seconds. An
housings.
⬙Inflate to XX⬙ message will also be displayed.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. 15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring
Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and
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4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each
sound and 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
5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly
reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, and to maintain the proper pressure.
the TPMS will update automatically and the “Tire The TPMS consists of the following components:
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn OFF, as
long no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warn- • Receiver Module
ing limit in any of the four active road tires. The • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes
above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to • Three Trigger Modules (mounted in three of the four
receive this information. wheel-wells)
Premium System — If Equipped • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages,
which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless
Center (EVIC)
technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to
• Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
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Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes
above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive
this information.
The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime Check TPMS Warning
will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the
When a system fault is detected, a chime will sound and
four active road tires. In addition, the Electronic Vehicle
the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on
Information Center (EVIC) will display a graphic show-
and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In
ing the pressure values of each tire with the low tire
addition, the EVIC will display a ⬙CHECK TPM SYS-
pressure values flashing. An ⬙Inflate to XX⬙ message will
also be displayed.
TEM⬙ message for a minimum of five seconds and then 5
display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value to
Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible, indicate which sensor is not being received.
and inflate all tires with low pressure (those flashing in
the EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold
placard pressure value as shown in the ⬙Inflate to XX⬙
message. Once the system receives the updated tire
pressures, the system will automatically update, the
graphic display in the EVIC will stop flashing, and the
“Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off.
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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 no
message for a minimum of five seconds when a system
longer exists, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”
fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is
will no longer flash, and the ⬙CHECK TPM SYSTEM⬙ detected. In this case, the ⬙CHECK TPM SYSTEM⬙ mes-
message will no longer display, and a pressure value willsage is then followed with a graphic display with pres-
display in place of the dashes. A system fault can occur due
sure values still shown. This indicates that the pressure
to any of the following: values are still being received from the TPM sensors but
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to they may not be located in the correct vehicle position.
facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the The system still needs to be serviced as long as the
TPM sensors. ⬙CHECK TPM SYSTEM⬙ message is displayed.

2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting NOTE:

that affects radio wave signals. 1. The compact spare tire (if so equipped) does not have
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS
housings. will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire.

4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warn-
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. ing limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, the “Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will remain ON, a
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chime will sound, and the EVIC will still display a the TPMS will update automatically. In addition, the
flashing pressure value and the ⬙Inflate to XX⬙ mes- “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn
sage in the graphic display. OFF and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new
pressure value instead of dashes (- -), as long no tire
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit in
15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring
any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may need
Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and
to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
then remain on solid. In addition, the EVIC will
(24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this
display a ⬙CHECK TPM SYSTEM⬙ message for a
information.
minimum of five seconds and then display dashes (- -)
in place of the pressure value. General Information 5
4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and
sound, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on following conditions:
solid, and the EVIC will display a ⬙CHECK TPM • This device may not cause harmful interference.
SYSTEM⬙ message for a minimum of five seconds and
then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value. • This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired op-
5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and eration.
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 required. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such
following licenses: as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experi-
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
FUEL REQUIREMENTS endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World-
wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties
necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance,
This engine is designed to meet all emis- and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer recom-
sions regulations and provide excellent mends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC speci-
fuel economy and performance when us- fications if they are available.
ing high-quality unleaded “regular” gaso-
line having an octane rating of 87. The use Reformulated Gasoline
of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner
provide any benefit over regular gasoline in these burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”.
engines. Reformulated gasolines contain 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 isI
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The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso- Problems that result from using gasoline containing
lines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines 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 New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso-
genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates line containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher
may be used in your vehicle. ethanol content may void the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. 5
CAUTION! If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85
DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gasoline fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms:
containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these blends
• Operate in a lean mode.
may result in starting and drivability problems, dam-
age critical fuel system components, cause emissions to • OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on.
exceed the applicable standard, and/or cause the “Mal-
function Indicator Light” to illuminate. Pump labels • Poor engine performance.
should clearly communicate if a fuel contains greater • Poor cold start and cold drivability.
than 10% Ethanol.
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To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content
E-85 perform the following: of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump,
therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether
• Drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer).
the gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal
• Change the engine oil and oil filter. and California reformulated gasoline.
• Disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the Materials Added To Fuel
engine controller memory. All gasoline sold in the United States is required to
More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional
exposure to E-85 fuel. detergents or other additives is not needed under normal
conditions and they would result in additional cost.
MMT In Gasoline
Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the
MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl) fuel.
is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline
blended with MMT provides no performance advantage
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
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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 concentrations
performance: of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle perfor-
• The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law. mance problems resulting from the use of such
Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor- fuels or additives is not the responsibility of the
mance and damage the emissions control system. manufacturer.
• An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition
malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions control 5
overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or system can result in civil penalties being assessed against
some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune you.
or malfunctioning and may require immediate ser-
vice. Contact your authorized dealer for service
assistance.

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

Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and
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For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat-
WARNING!
ing between E-85 and unleaded gasoline is recom-
Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could mended.
cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok- When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that:
ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov-
ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the • You do not add less than 5 gallons (19 Liters) when
tank. Do not use E-85 as a cleaning agent and never refueling.
use it near an open flame. • You drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at
least 5 miles (8 km).
Fuel Requirements
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard
If your vehicle is E-85 compatible, it will operate on
starting and/or significant deterioration in driveability
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87, or E-85
during warm up.
fuel, or any mixture of these two fuels.
NOTE:
• Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With
non-seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel, you may experience
hard starting and rough idle following start up even if
the above recommendations are followed, especially
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• Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully Starting
compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use
engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the
caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an
additive, such as MOPAR® Injector Cleanup or increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and
Techron may be used. a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations)
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles until the engine is fully warmed up.
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
NOTE: Use of the engine block heater (if equipped) is
FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formu- beneficial for E-85 startability when the ambient tempera- 5
lated engine oils. These special requirements are included ture is less than 32°F (0°C).
in MOPAR® engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting
Cruising Range
Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer only
recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter
the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395 than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel
contains additional requirements, developed during ex- consumption. You can expect your miles per gallon
tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to (mpg)/miles per liter and your driving range to decrease
Chrysler Group LLC engines. Use MOPAR® or an by about 30%, compared to gasoline operation.
equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.
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Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL
Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the left rear
that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol compat- quarter panel of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or
ible parts. damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this
vehicle.
CAUTION!
Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol
compatible components can damage your vehicle.

Maintenance

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

Fuel Filler Door

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After removing the gas cap, place the gas cap tether cable NOTE: If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the
over a hook on the inside of the fuel door. This keeps the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
gas cap suspended away from and protects the vehicle’s
surface. CAUTION!
• Damage to the fuel system or emission control
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
5
off” the fuel tank after filling. When the fuel
nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full.

Tether Cable

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properly. The MIL in the instrument cluster may turn
WARNING!
on if the gas cap is not secured properly. Make sure
• Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is
vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is refueled.
being filled. Loose Filler Cap Message
• Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is
in violation of most state and federal fire regula- If the vehicles diagnostic system determines that the fuel
tions and doing so may cause the MIL to turn on. filler cap in loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
• A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a “gASCAP” message will be displayed in the instrument
portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You cluster. Tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” sound is
could be burned. Always place gas containers on heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly
the ground while filling. tightened. Press the trip odometer reset button to turn off
the message. If the problem persists, the message will
NOTE: appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might
indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice
• When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank
in a row, the system will turn on the MIL. Resolving the
is full.
problem will turn the MIL off.
• Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound.
This is an indication that the gas cap is tightened
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VEHICLE LOADING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Vehicle Certification Label The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total
Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to
load must be limited so that you do not exceed the
the drivers side B-Pillar or the rear of the driver’s door.
GVWR.
The label contains the following information:
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
• Name of manufacturer
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear
• Month and year of manufacture axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or 5
rear GAWR.
• Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front
• Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear WARNING!
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is
• Type of Vehicle important that you do not exceed the maximum front
or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can
• Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH)
result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose
The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the VIN. control of the vehicle and have a collision.
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Overloading Loading
The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty
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 the down low and be sure you distribute their weight as
front and rear GAWR. evenly as possible. Stow all loose items securely before
The best way to figure out the total weight of your driving. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you
have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is within
vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for
operation. Weigh it on a commercial scale to ensure that the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight.
it is not over the GVWR. Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect
on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way
Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle the brakes operate.
separately. It is important that you distribute the load
evenly over the front and rear axles. TRAILER TOWING
Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and In this section you will find safety tips and information
shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do
components do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully
GVWR. review this information to tow your load as efficiently
and safely as possible.
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To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, ready for operation⬙ condition. The recommended way to
follow the requirements and recommendations in this measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a
manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing. vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be
supported by the scale.
Common Towing Definitions
The following trailer towing related definitions will assist Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
you in understanding the following information: The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle
and trailer when weighed in combination.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
5
This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear
weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or
Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica-
further information. tion Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further
information.
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all
cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem-
porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its ⬙loaded andI
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Frontal Area
WARNING!
The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the
It is important that you do not exceed the maximum maximum width of the front of a trailer.
front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition
can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose Weight-Carrying Hitch
control of the vehicle and have a collision. A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue
weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or
Tongue Weight (TW)
some other connecting point of the vehicle. These kinds
The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the of hitches are the most popular on the market today and
hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less they are commonly used to tow small and medium sized
than 10% of the trailer load. You must consider this as trailers.
part of the load on your vehicle.

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Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
The following chart provides the industry standard for Class Max. Trailer Hitch In-
the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can dustry 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 Duty 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg)
Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
Class IV - Extra Heavy 10,000 lbs (4 540 kg)
Duty
Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum 5
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.

Max. Gross Trailer Wt. Max. Trailer Tongue Wt.

Engine/Transmission Max. Frontal Area
(GTW) (See Note 1)
2.4L/Auto 11 sq.ft. (1.0 sq.m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
(See Note 2)
3.6L/Auto 22 sq.ft. (2.0 sq.m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
Note 1: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as all four-cylinder engines with automatic transmission.
part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, Please see your authorized dealer for additional infor-
and it should never exceed the weight referenced on the mation.
Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire
Trailer And Tongue Weight
Safety Information” in “Starting and Operating” for
further information. Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Note 2: Enclosed trailers or open utility trailers with Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
front shields/guards are not recommended for use with vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the
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rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side Consider the following items when computing the
which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer. weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of • The tongue weight of the trailer.
many trailer collisions.
• The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on put in or on your vehicle.
your bumper or trailer hitch.
• The weight of the driver and all passengers.
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must
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be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Refer to the “Tire and Loading Information” placard for
the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo
for your vehicle.

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Towing Requirements
WARNING!
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive-
train components the following guidelines are recom- Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these
mended: guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as
possible:
CAUTION! • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and it will not shift during travel. When trailering
• Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
or other parts could be damaged. control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
• Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a have a collision.
trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not
and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can
the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at cause a loss of control, poor performance, or dam-
the heavier loads. age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering,
suspension, chassis structure, or tires.

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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)

• Safety chains must always be used between your • Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. ratings are not exceeded:
Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow
1. Max loading as defined on the “Tire and Loading
enough slack for turning corners. Information” placard.
• Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on 2. GTW
the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic 3. GAWR 5
transmission in PARK. Always, block or ⴖchockⴖ
the trailer wheels. 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
• GCWR must not be exceeded. lized.

Towing Requirements — Tires

(Continued)
• Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
• Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
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“Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper- Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
ating” for proper tire inflation procedures. • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
• Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres- vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
sures before trailer usage. This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General • An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
Information” in “Starting and Operating” for the required when towing a trailer with electronically
proper inspection procedure. actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
• When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor- brake controller is not required.
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for the proper tire
replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
GVWR and GAWR limits. 2,000 lbs (907 kg).

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CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued)

If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they distance. When towing you should allow for addi-
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher in front of you. Failure to do so could result in a
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances. collision.

Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring

WARNING!
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, 5
• Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake motoring safety.
system and cause it to fail. You might not have The Trailer Tow Package may include a four-pin and
brakes when you need them and could have a seven-pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer
collision. harness and connector.
(Continued) NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle’s
wiring harness.

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The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle,
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Refer to the following illustrations.

1 — Battery 5 — Ground
2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn
3 — Right Stop/Turn 7 — Running Lamps
4 — Electric Brakes
1 — Female Pins 4 — Park
2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn
3 — Ground 6 — Right Stop/Turn

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Towing Tips If you REGULARLY TOW a trailer for more than 45
minutes of continuous operation, then change the auto-
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping,
matic transmission fluid and filter as specified for “po-
and backing up the trailer in an area located away from
lice, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.” Refer to the
heavy traffic.
“Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance
Automatic Transmission intervals.
The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- NOTE: Check the transmission fluid level (four-speed
ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in DRIVE, select the
transmission only) before towing. The six-speed trans-
⬙3⬙ range (with four-speed transmission) or select a lower
mission does not require a fluid level check before
gear using the AutoStick® shift control (with six-speedtowing. If, however, you notice fluid leakage or transmis- 5
transmission). sion malfunction, see your authorized dealer immedi-
NOTE: Using a lower gear while operating the vehicle ately for assistance.
under heavy loading conditions, will improve perfor- AutoStick®
mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces-
sive shifting and heat build-up. This action will also • When using the AutoStick® shift control, select the
provide better engine braking. highest gear that allows for adequate performance and
avoids frequent downshifts. For example, choose “4” if
the desired speed can be maintained. Choose “3” or
“2” if needed to maintain the desired speed.
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• To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous Cooling System
driving at high RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as neces- To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
sary to avoid extended driving at high RPM. Return to heating, take the following actions:
a higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and road
conditions allow. City Driving
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans-
mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
• Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
Highway Driving
• When using the speed control, if you experience speed
drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until Reduce speed.
you can get back to cruising speed.
Air Conditioning
• Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to
Turn off temporarily.
maximize fuel efficiency.

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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle

Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground All Models

Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow Front OK
Rear NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALL OK
5

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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 re-
quirements can cause severe transmission damage.
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following Damage from improper towing is not covered un-
the dolly manufacturer’s instructions. der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place the transmis-
sion in PARK.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following
the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Release the parking brake.

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CONTENTS
䡵 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS . . . . . . . . . . .396 ▫ Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .401
䡵 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS . . . . . . . . . . . .396 ▫ Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402
▫ Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) — ▫ Road Tire Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409
If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397
䡵 JUMP-STARTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411
䡵 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412 6
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414
▫ Torque Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .398
䡵 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . .416
䡵 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING . . . . . . . . . .399
䡵 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .417
▫ Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400
䡵 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . .418
▫ Spare Tire Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400
▫ Without The Ignition Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420
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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 action.
Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning • On the highways — Slow down.
flasher. When the switch is activated, all direc- • In city traffic — While stopped, put transaxle in
tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to
turn off the Hazard Warning flashers. CAUTION!
This is an emergency warning system and it should not Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for over and stop the vehicle with the engine at idle,
other motorists. when safe. Turn the air conditioner off and wait until
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the the pointer drops back into the normal range. After
Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even appropriate action has been taken, if the pointer
though the ignition is placed in the OFF position. remains on the “H”, turn the engine off immediately,
and call for service.
NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers
may wear down your battery.
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NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) — If
an impending overheat condition: Equipped
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C During sustained high-speed driving or trailer tow up
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and long grades on a hot day, the engine oil temperature may
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat. become too hot. If this happens, the “HOTOIL” message
flashes in the odometer and the vehicle speed will be
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum reduced to 53 mph (85 km/h) until the engine oil
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to
temperature is reduced.
high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement
to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine NOTE: The vehicle speed is reduced to a maximum of
cooling system. 53 mph (85 km/h). You may of course, reduce your
vehicle speed further if needed. 6
WARNING!
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure
see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a
the radiator or coolant bottle is hot. properly calibrated torque wrench.
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Torque Specifications

Lug Nut/Bolt **Lug Nut/ Lug Nut/Bolt

Torque Bolt Size Socket Size
100 Ft-Lbs M12 x 1.25 19 mm
(135 N·m)
**Use only Chrysler recommended lug nuts/bolts and
clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening.
Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting
the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.

Wheel Mounting Surface

Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each
nut/bolt has been tightened twice.

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WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the 6
Torque Patterns vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated operating the jack or changing the wheel.
against the wheel.
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Spare Tire Stowage
WARNING! (Continued)
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You in the trunk.
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body Spare Tire Removal
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
where it can be raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is
on a jack.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for
changing tires only. The jack should not be used to
lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle
should be jacked on a firm level surface only.
Avoid ice or slippery areas.

Jack Location
The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor
in the trunk. Spare Tire And Jack Storage
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Preparations For Jacking 6. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite the jack-
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or
ing position. For example, if chang-
slippery areas.
ing the right front tire, block the left
rear wheel.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when while the vehicle is being jacked.
operating the jack or changing the wheel.

2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers. 6

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

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Jacking Instructions
WARNING! (Continued)
WARNING! • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If
help prevent personal injury or damage to your you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
vehicle: service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the • Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for
edge of the roadway as possible before raising the lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
vehicle. • If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers. careful of motor traffic.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to • To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
be raised. securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic valve stem facing the ground.
transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.

(Continued)
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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.

Jack Warning Label

CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle. 6
NOTE: Refer to the “Spare Tire” section of “Tires —
General Information” in “Starting And Operating” for
information about the spare tire, its use, and operation.
1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare Removing Jack Handle From Jack
wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to
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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.

CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in step 3.

Jacking Locations

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3. There is a front and rear jacking location on each side
of the vehicle. The plastic trim has been cut away to
expose the jacking locations on the body.

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Rear Jacking Location

Front Jacking Location

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4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be
placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is
positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the
jack head is properly engaged to the jacking location
on the wheel to be changed. Do not raise the vehicle
until you are sure the jack is securely engaged.

Jack Engaged (Rear Jacking Location)

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
Jack Engaged (Front Jacking Location) to remove the tire.
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5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right,
using the swivel wrench. Raise the vehicle only until
the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is
obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift
provides maximum stability.
6. Remove the wheel nuts, and pull the wheel and wheel
covers (where applicable) off the hub. Install the spare
wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the
nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts.

CAUTION!
6
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem Mounting Spare Tire
facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the
spare tire is mounted incorrectly.

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

WARNING!
6
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, Tire And Wheel Cover Or Center Cap
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle 1 — Valve Stem 4 — Wheel Cover
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may 2 — Valve Notch 5 — Mounting Stud
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3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the 6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
snapping the cover over the two lug nuts. Do not use leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until
a hammer or excessive force to install the cover. each nut has been tightened twice. For the correct lug
nut torque refer to Torque Specifications in this sec-
4. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped
tion. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them
end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the
checked with a torque wrench by your authorized
lug nuts.
dealer or service station.
WARNING! 7. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a
torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, seated against the wheel.
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may Vehicles Without Wheel Covers
result in personal injury. 1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
5. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack 2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped
handle counterclockwise. end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the
lug nuts.

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5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a
WARNING!
torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, seated against the wheel.
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may JUMP-STARTING
result in personal injury. If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
handle counterclockwise. pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly
4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
wrench while at the end of the handle for increased NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and 6
each nut has been tightened twice. For the correct lug precautions.
nut torque refer to Torque Specifications in this sec-
tion. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them
checked with a torque wrench by your authorized
dealer or service station.

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CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage greater
than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.

WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.

Preparations For Jump-Start Remote Battery Posts

The battery in your vehicle is located between the left 1 — Remote Positive (+) Post (covered with protective cap)
front headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash 2 — Remote Negative (-) Post
shield. To allow jump-starting there are remote battery
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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 rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could 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
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal accessories.
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4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park
CAUTION!
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this Connecting The Jumper Cables
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result. 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the
remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.
Jump-Starting Procedure 2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper
cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
WARNING!
3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the
Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could negative (-) post of the booster battery.
result in personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion. 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper
cable to the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with
the discharged battery.

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2. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable
WARNING!
from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.
Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) 3. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper
post of the discharged battery. The resulting electri- cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
cal spark could cause the battery to explode and
could result in personal injury. Only use the specific 4. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable
ground point, do not use any other exposed metal from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged
parts. vehicle.

5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster 5. Reinstall the protective cover over the remote positive
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start (+) 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, 6
6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables you should have the battery and charging system in-
in the reverse sequence: spected at your authorized dealer.

Disconnecting The Jumper Cables

1. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the
remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the dis-
charged battery.
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maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
CAUTION!
wheels, or racing the engine.
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets
draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not CAUTION!
in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
plugged in long enough without engine operation,
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to
gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at
degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
starting.
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of transmission failure during prolonged
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the NOTE: Press the ⬙ESC Off⬙ switch, to place the Electronic
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the Stability Control (ESC) system in ⬙Partial Off⬙ mode,
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake
and REVERSE, while gently pressing the accelerator. Use Control” in “Starting And Operating” for further infor-
the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will mation. Once the vehicle has been freed, press the ⬙ESC
Off⬙ switch again to restore ⬙ESC On⬙ mode.
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CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued)

• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
damage may result. ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans- If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
mission shifting occurring). moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: 6
WARNING! 1. Turn the engine OFF.
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- 2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could 3. Remove the rubber cupholder liner. Squeeze one side
of the liner’s center to expose its edge and facilitate
(Continued) removal.
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4. Turn the ignition to the ACC or ON/RUN position, 7. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
but do not start the engine.
8. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
5. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
9. Reinstall the cupholder liner.
6. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the access hole
(at the front of the cupholder) and push and hold the
override release lever forward.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service.

Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground All Models

Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable:
Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow Rear • Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 25 mph (40 km/h) max speed
• 15 mi (24 km) max distance
Front OK
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD

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Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
CAUTION!
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equip- • Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
ment manufacturer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is Damage to the fascia will occur.
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to • When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers attach to front or rear suspension components.
or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
vehicles under tow must be observed. towing.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) • Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
position, not the ACC position. mission may result.
6
If your vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to ⬙Shift The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
Lever Override⬙ in this section for instructions on shifting all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
the transmission out of PARK for towing.

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If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
CAUTION!
sion is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all
four wheels on the ground) under the following condi- Towing faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than
tions: 15 mi (24 km) with front wheels on the ground can
cause severe transmission damage. Such damage is
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• The towing distance must not exceed 15 mi (24 km).
Without The Ignition Key
• The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position. Flatbed
be towed faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than 15 towing is the preferred towing method. However, if a
mi (24 km), it must be towed with the front wheels OFF flatbed towing vehicle is not available, wheel lift towing
the ground (using a flatbed truck, towing dolly, or equipment may be used. Rear towing (with the front
wheel lift equipment with the front wheels raised). 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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CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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CONTENTS
䡵 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L . . . . . . . . . .425 ▫ Engine Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434
䡵 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L . . . . . . . . . .426 ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434
䡵 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .427 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .435
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . .427 ▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .437
䡵 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ▫ A/C Air Filter — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .438
PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .428
▫ Body Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .439
䡵 REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .429
7
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .440
䡵 DEALER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .429
▫ Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .440
䡵 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . .430
▫ Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .441
▫ Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431
▫ Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .444
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▫ Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .450 ▫ Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .470
▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .452 ▫ Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .472
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From ▫ Backup Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .473
Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .456
▫ License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .474
▫ Cleaning Center Console Cupholders. . . . . . . .462
䡵 FLUID CAPACITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .474
䡵 FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .462
䡵 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE
▫ Integrated Power Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .463 PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .475
䡵 VEHICLE STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .469 ▫ Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .475
䡵 REPLACEMENT BULBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .469 ▫ Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .476
䡵 BULB REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .470

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L

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

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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 driveability.
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent The 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,
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light” (MIL). It
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al- After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose or 7
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as improperly installed. A “gASCAP” message will be dis-
soon as possible. played 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 Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” Resolv- ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ing the problem will turn the MIL light off. ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.

EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
PROGRAMS which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass do the following:
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. 1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do
not crank or start the engine.
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not start this test over.
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II 2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON
system is ready for testing. position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part
of a normal bulb check.

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3. 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
• 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
• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully Use of genuine MOPAR® 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® parts for mainte-
If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your nance and repairs will not be covered by the New Vehicle
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was Limited Warranty.
7
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, DEALER SERVICE
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person-
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service
may then indicate that the system is now ready. operations in an expert manner. Service Manuals are
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available which include detailed service information for MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before The pages that follow contain the required maintenance
attempting any procedure yourself. 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 Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed
penalties being assessed against you. “Maintenance Schedule”, there are other components
which may require servicing or replacement in the future.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a CAUTION!
motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you
• Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or perform
have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If repairs and service when necessary could result in
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a more costly repairs, damage to other components or
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- negatively impact vehicle performance. Immediately
chanic. have potential malfunctions examined by an autho-
rized dealer 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 your give you an incorrect reading.
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo- Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine, only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of
transmission, power steering or air conditioning. the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle range markings on the dipstick. Either the range mark-
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of ings consist of a crosshatch zone marked SAFE or a
component malfunction, use only the specified crosshatch zone marked with MIN at the low end of the
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
Engine Oil range marking will raise the oil level to the high end of
the range marking.
7
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
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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 only
will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet
pressure and an increase in oil temperature. This the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
could damage your engine. Also, be sure the oil fill
cap is replaced and tightened after adding oil. American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is This symbol means that the oil has
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. been certified by the American
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa- Petroleum Institute (API). The
tion. manufacturer only recommends
API Certified engine oils.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in-
tervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve
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Lubricants that do not have both, the engine oil certifi-
CAUTION!
cation mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the should not be used.
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engine
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to Chrysler
Engine Oil Viscosity — 2.4L Engine Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®, Shell
MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil or equivalent Pennzoil® Helix® or equivalent. is recommended for all operating
or Shell Helix® is recommended for all operating tem- temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
peratures. This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy.
starting and vehicle fuel economy. 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 the “Engine Com- 7
the engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Com- partment” illustration in this section.
partment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further NOTE: MOPAR® SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to
information. Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®,
Shell Helix® or equivalent may be used when SAE 5W-20
engine oil meeting MS-6395 is not available.
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Synthetic Engine Oils station or governmental agency for advice on how and
where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
your area.
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes Engine Oil Filter
are followed.
The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter
Materials Added To Engine Oil at every engine oil change.
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- Engine Oil Filter Selection
dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its
filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality
performance may be impaired by supplemental addi-
of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high
tives.
quality filters should be used to assure most efficient
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters service. MOPAR® engine oil filters are a high quality oil
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and filter and are recommended.
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, Engine Air Cleaner Filter
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service
maintenance intervals.
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Maintenance-Free Battery
WARNING!
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
provide a measure of protection in the case of engine tenance required.
backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air
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.
To access the battery, turn the steering wheel fully to the
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
right and remove the inner fender shield.
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters 7
varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR® engine air
cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom-
mended.

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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 positive
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- (+) 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 the
a booster battery or any other booster source with vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables be-
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable fore connecting the charger to the battery. Do not
clamps to touch each other. 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. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
time. unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the
system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
CAUTION! Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD,
for further warranty information.
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
tioning components. Such damage is not covered by injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected 7
should be done by an experienced technician.

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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 dealer 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
on the side of the box. This is done by grasping the
PAG compressor oil and refrigerants.
dampener connector (on the outside of the box) and the
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped end of the connector pin (on the inside of the box) with
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-
6. Remove the A/C Air Filter by pulling it straight out of cated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as 7
the housing. MOPAR® Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy opera-
tion and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the
7. Install the A/C Air Filter with the arrow on the filter application of any lubricant, the parts concerned should
pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular
cover.
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attention should also be given to hood latching compo- Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
nents to ensure proper function. When performing other the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor perfor-
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small mance of blades may be present with chattering, marks,
amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR® water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions are
Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder. present, clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary.
Windshield Wiper Blades Adding Washer Fluid
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the The windshield washer and the rear window washer
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a share the same fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir is
mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula- located in the engine compartment. Be sure to check the
tions of salt or road film. fluid level in the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the
reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
flush out the residual water.
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
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When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, apply some Exhaust System
washer fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
blades clean. This will help blade performance. the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system system.
in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle;
rating information can be found on most washer fluid or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
containers. have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
WARNING! aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
Commercially available windshield washer solvents or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care into the passenger compartment. In addition, have the
must be exercised when filling or working around exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised 7
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WARNING! CAUTION!
• Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain • The catalytic converter requires the use of un-
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the
odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control
and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing device and may seriously reduce engine perfor-
CO, refer to “Safety Tips/Exhaust Gas” in “Things mance and cause serious damage to the engine.
To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further • Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
information. vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
• A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park In the event of engine malfunction, particularly
over materials that can burn. Such materials might involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of
be grass or leaves coming into contact with your performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
exhaust system. Do not park or operate your ve- Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe
hicle in areas where your exhaust system can con- malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
tact anything that can burn. resulting in possible damage to the converter and
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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 applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
WARNING! flushed, and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
• When working near the radiator cooling fan, accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera- face of the condenser.
ture controlled and can start at anytime the ignition
switch is in the ON position. Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
• You or others can be badly burned by hot engine ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, leaks.
do not open the hood until the radiator has had Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator is hot. If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains
visible sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and
Coolant Checks flush with OAT coolant (antifreeze) (conforming to MS-
12106).
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
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Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
CAUTION!
maintenance intervals.
NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add cool- • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
ant properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
lead to severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine
needed to be added to the system please contact your damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
local authorized dealer. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant is different and should not be mixed with
Selection Of Coolant Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en-
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. ible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling
system in an emergency, the cooling system will
need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh 7
OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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you use the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conform-
CAUTION! (Continued)
ing to MS-12106) throughout the life of your vehicle.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional Please review these recommendations for using Organic
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze)
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan-
may plug the radiator. dard MS-12106. When adding engine coolant (antifreeze):
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with • We recommend using MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze). 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (an- Technology) that meets the requirements of Chrysler
tifreeze) is not recommended. Material Standard MS-12106.
Adding Coolant • Mix a minimum solution of 50% OAT engine coolant
that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan-
Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine
dard MS-12106 and distilled water. Use higher concen-
coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106) that
trations (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below
allows extended maintenance intervals. This engine cool-
−34° F (−37° C) are anticipated.
ant (antifreeze) can be used up to ten years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) before replacement. To prevent reduc- • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion-
ing this extended maintenance period, it is important that ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant
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(antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water • Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recom-
will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the mended and can result in cooling system damage. If
engine cooling system. HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency,
have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with
Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) as soon as
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
possible.
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated. Cooling System Pressure Cap
NOTE: The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine
coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant
• Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant
properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could recovery tank.
lead to severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is
needed to be added to the system please contact your The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
local authorized dealer. 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 the engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in
cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution. puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek
Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground
engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the spills immediately.
cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat causes Coolant Level
pressure to build up in the cooling system. To
prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the Four-Cylinder Engines — the coolant bottle provides a
pressure cap while the system is hot or under quick visual method for determining that the engine
pressure. coolant (antifreeze) level is adequate. With the engine
• Do not use a pressure cap other than the one idling and warm to normal operating temperature, the
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en- level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in the bottle
gine damage may result. should be between the “ADD” and “FULL” lines, shown
on the bottle.
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 expansion bottle.
engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant
bottle need only be checked once a month. When addi- • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the
tional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze)
the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. needs to be added, the contents of the coolant expansion
Do not overfill. bottle must also be protected against freezing.
• If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
Points To Remember
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ for leaks.
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming
• Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a
from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor-
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to MS-
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mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
12106) and distilled water for proper corrosion protec-
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
tion of your engine which contains aluminum compo-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine
nents.
coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator.

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• Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
WARNING!
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
condenser clean. riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
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 engine coolant (antifreeze) Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check
performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis-
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately if
sions.
the brake system warning light indicates system failure.
Brake System Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per-
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake forming underhood services.
system components should be inspected periodically.
Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid level up
maintenance intervals.
to the requirements described on the brake fluid reser-
voir.
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Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may
WARNING!
cause leaking in the system.
Fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear. • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake
Brake fluid level should be checked when pads are fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
replaced. However, low fluid level may be caused by a Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
leak and a checkup may be needed. information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake system and/or
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- impair its performance. The proper type of brake
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main- fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the
taining Your Vehicle” for further information. original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder
reservoir.

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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)

• To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake This could result in a collision.
fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the
air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may Automatic Transmission
cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro- Selection Of Lubricant
longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a collision. It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid.
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces. the transmission fluid at the correct level using the
recommended fluid.
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NOTE: No chemical flushes should be used in any Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
transmission; only the approved lubricant should be product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
used. 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 for diagnosing fluid
leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- adversely affect seals.
turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter CAUTION!
shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and
filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
Genuine Parts” in this section for fluid specifica- the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
tions. nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. 7
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using Fluid Level Check — Four-Speed Transmission
any special additives in the transmission. Use the following procedure to check the transmission
fluid level properly:
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
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2. Run the engine at normal idle speed for at least 60 7. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert it until seated.
seconds, and leave the engine running for the rest of Then, remove the dipstick and note the fluid level on
this procedure. both sides. The fluid level reading is only valid if there
is a solid coating of oil on both sides of the dipstick.
3. Fully apply the parking brake, and press the brake
Note that the holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid
pedal.
if the actual level is at or above the hole.
4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi- • If the fluid is hot, the fluid level should be in the
tion (allowing time for the transmission to fully en- crosshatched area marked “HOT” (between the up-
gage in each position), ending with the transmission in per two holes in the dipstick).
PARK. • If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between
5. Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to prevent dirt the lower two holes in the area marked “COLD.”
from entering the transmission. If the fluid level is low, add fluid through the dipstick
6. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot or tube to bring it to the proper level. Do not overfill. After
cold. Hot fluid is approximately 180° F (82° C), which is adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick tube, wait
the normal operating temperature after the vehicle is at least two minutes for the oil to fully drain into the
driven at least 15 miles (24 km). Hot fluid cannot be held transmission before rechecking the fluid level.
comfortably between the fingertips. Cold fluid is at a 8. Check for leaks. Release the parking brake.
temperature of approximately 80° F (27° C).
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To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission Fluid Level Check — Six-Speed Transmission
after checking or replenishing fluid, make sure that the The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not
dipstick cap is properly reseated. require adjustment under normal operating conditions.
CAUTION! Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the
transmission filler tube is capped and no dipstick is pro-
• Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- vided. Your authorized dealer can check your transmission
turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration fluid level using a special service dipstick. If you notice
in transmission shift quality and/or torque con- fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, visit your autho-
verter shudder, and will require more frequent rized dealer immediately to have the transmission fluid
fluid and filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubri- level checked. Operating the vehicle with an improper fluid
cants, and Genuine Parts” in this section for fluid level can cause severe transmission damage.
specifications.
• Dirt and water in the transmission can cause seri- CAUTION! 7
ous damage. To prevent dirt and water from enter-
ing the transmission after checking or replenishing If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho-
fluid, make sure that the dipstick cap is re-seated rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam-
properly. age may occur. Your authorized dealer has the proper
tools to adjust the fluid level accurately.

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Fluid And Filter Changes The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
Refer to the ⬙Maintenance Schedule⬙ for the proper
resistance built into your vehicle.
maintenance intervals. In addition, change the fluid and
filter if the fluid becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), What Causes Corrosion?
or if the transmission is disassembled for any reason.
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion The most common causes are:
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- • Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads • Stone and gravel impact.
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly • Insects, tree sap and tar.
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, • Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.
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Washing
CAUTION!
• Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-
hicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials
car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with such as steel wool or scouring powder that will
clear water. scratch metal and painted surfaces.
• Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi
• If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- (8 274 kPa) can result in damage or removal of paint
lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug and decals.
and Tar Remover to remove.
• Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR® Special Care
Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
your paint finish. Take care never to scratch the paint. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
• Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that a month.
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may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish. • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear and
open.

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• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
considered the responsibility of the owner.
chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly
• If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
cause that destroys the paint and protective coating,
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use
have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The
MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner.
cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of
the owner. NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor
• If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, abrasives
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well or polishing compounds. They will permanently damage
packaged and sealed. this finish and such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. USE ONLY MILD SOAP AND
• If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider WATER WITH A SOFT CLOTH. Used on a regular basis
mud or stone shields behind each wheel. this is all that is required to maintain this finish.
• Use MOPAR® Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as
possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.

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To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
CAUTION!
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These lowed by rinsing.
products may damage the wheel’s protective finish. Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel’s pro-
tective finish. Only MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If
equivalent is recommended. Equipped
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man-
Cleaning Headlights
ner:
Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog
lights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone break- • Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
age than glass headlights. with a clean, dry towel. 7
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore • Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed. • For tough stains, apply MOPAR® Total Clean, or a
mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove
stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
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• For grease stains, apply MOPAR® Multi-Purpose if absolutely necessary. Do not use harsh cleaners or
Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use Armor All®. Use MOPAR® Total Clean or equivalent to
a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. clean vinyl upholstery.
• Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of Cleaning Leather Upholstery
protectants on Stain Repel products.
MOPAR® Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom-
Interior Care mended for leather upholstery.
Instrument Panel Cover Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface, cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
use protectants or other products, which may cause
undesirable reflections. Use soap and warm water to Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPAR® Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be
restore the low glare surface.
taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any
Cleaning Interior Trim liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean
cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR® Total Clean or equiva- your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-
tioner is not required to maintain the original condition.
lent, then MOPAR® Spot & Stain Remover or equivalent
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Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
WARNING!
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
Glass Surfaces used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
with MOPAR® Glass Cleaner, or any commercial rag.
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type 2. Dry with a soft cloth.
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear Seat Belt Maintenance
quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical
not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. 7
scratch the elements. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR® Total Clean, a mild
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts
directly on the mirror. from the vehicle to wash them. Dry with a soft cloth.
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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.
Cleaning Center Console Cupholders
FUSES
Removal
Grab the rubber portion of the cupholder and lift up- WARNING!
ward.
• When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro-
Cleaning priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as
the original fuse. Never replace a fuse with another
Soak the rubber cupholder liner in a mixture of medium
fuse of higher amp rating. Never replace a blown fuse
hot tap water and one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap. with metal wires or any other material. Failure to use
Let soak for approximately one hour. After one hour pull proper fuses may result in serious personal injury,
the liner from the water and dip it back into the water fire and/or property damage.
about six times. This will loosen any remaining debris. • Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition
Rinse the liner thoroughly under warm running water. is off and that all the other services are switched off
Shake the excess water from the liner and dry the outer and/or disengaged.
surfaces with a clean soft cloth.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an autho-
rized dealer.
• If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air
bag system, braking system), power unit systems
(engine system, gearbox system) or steering system
blows, contact an authorized dealer.

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 Integrated Power Module
identifies each component may be printed on the inside Car- 7
of the cover. Refer to the graphic below for FUSES/TIPM Mini
Cavity tridge Description
location. Fuse
Fuse
1 40 Amp — Power Top Module
Green – If Equipped
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Car- Car-
Mini Mini
Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description
Fuse Fuse
Fuse Fuse
2 — 20 Amp Brake Vacuum 7 — 30 Amp Ignition Off Draw
Yellow Pump Green (IOD) Sense 1
3 — 10 Amp Center High 8 — 30 Amp Ignition Off Draw
Red Mounted Stop Green (IOD) Sense 2
Light (CHMSL)/ 9 40 Amp Battery Feed –
Brake Switch Green Power Seats – If
4 — 10 Amp Ignition Switch Equipped
Red 10 — 20 Amp Instrument Panel/
5 — 20 Amp Trailer Tow – If Yellow Power Locks/
Yellow Equipped Interior Lights
6 — 10 Amp Power Mirror 11 — 15 Amp Selectable Power
Red Switch/Climate Lt Blue Outlet (Inside Cen-
Controls ter Arm Rest)

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Car- Car-
Mini Mini
Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description
Fuse Fuse
Fuse Fuse
12 — 20 Amp Spare 17 — 10 Amp Wireless Control
Yellow Red Module (WCM)/
13 — 20 Amp Ignition/Cigar Clock/Steering
Yellow Lighter Control Module
14 — 10 Amp Instrument Panel (SCM)
Red 18 40 Amp — Auto Shutdown
15 40 Amp — Radiator Fan Relay Green (ASD) Relay
Green 19 — 20 Amp Audio Amplifier –
16 — 15 Amp Sunroof – If Yellow If Equipped
Lt. Blue Equipped 20 — 15 Amp Radio 7
Lt. Blue
21 — 10 Amp Siren – If Equipped
Red

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Car- Car-
Mini Mini
Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description
Fuse Fuse
Fuse Fuse
22 — 10 Amp Ignition Run – Cli- 27 — 10 Amp Ignition Run – Oc-
Red mate Controls/Hot Red cupant Classifica-
Cupholder – If tion Module
Equipped (OCM)/Occupant
23 — 15 Amp Auto Shutdown Restraint Controller
Lt. Blue (ASD) Relay 3 (ORC)
24 — 25 Amp Sunroof – If 28 — 10 Amp Ignition Run —
Natural Equipped Red Occupant Classifi-
25 — 10 Amp Ignition Run — cation Module
Red Heated Mirrors - If (OCM)/Occupant
Equipped Restraint Controller
(ORC)
26 — 15 Amp Auto Shutdown
Lt. Blue (ASD) Relay 2 29 — — Hot Car (No Fuse
Required)

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Car- Car-
Mini Mini
Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description
Fuse Fuse
Fuse Fuse
30 — 20 Amp Ignition Run – 34 30 Amp — Anti-Lock Brakes
Yellow Heated Seats – If Pink (ABS) Module – If
Equipped Equipped/
31 — — Spare Electronic Stability
32 30 Amp — Auto Shutdown Control (ESC)
Pink (ASD) Relay 1 Module – If
Equipped
33 — 10 Amp Switch Bank/
Red Diagnostic Link 35 40 Amp — Anti-Lock Brakes
Connector/ Green (ABS) Module – If
Powertrain Control Equipped/ 7
Module (PCM) Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)
Module – If
Equipped

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Car- CAUTION!
Mini
Cavity tridge Description
Fuse • When installing the Integrated Power Module
Fuse
36 30 Amp — Passenger Door cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly
Pink Module (PDM)/ positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may
Driver Door Mod- allow water to get into the Integrated Power Mod-
ule (DDM) ule, and possibly result in an electrical system
failure.
37 — 25 Amp Power Top Module • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use
Natural – If Equipped only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If
a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates
a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.

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VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base. Alumi-
days, you may want to take steps to preserve your num base bulbs are not approved and should not be used
battery. for replacement.
• Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution Interior Bulbs
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).
Bulb Number
• Or disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Front Courtesy/Reading Lamp 578/W5W
• Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of Center Courtesy/Reading Lamp 578/W5W
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
Visor Vanity Lamp A6220
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will Glove Box Lamp A6220
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the Shift Indicator Lamp IKLE14140
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possibility of compressor damage when the system is Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp 579
started again.
NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized
dealer for replacement.

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Exterior Bulbs BULB REPLACEMENT
Bulb Number NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo-
Low Beam Headlamp 9006 spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric
High Beam Headlamp 9005 conditions change to allow the condensation to change
Front Park/Turn Signal 3457A back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually
Lamp accelerate the clearing process.
Front Fog Lamp H11 Headlamp
Front Side Marker Lamp WY5W 1. Raise the hood and locate the connector behind the
Center High Mounted LED (Serviced at Autho- head lamp.
Stop (CHMSL) Lamp rized Dealer)
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner
Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Sig- LED (Serviced at Autho- filter housing and position the totally integrated power
nal Lamp rized Dealer) module aside prior to replacing the low beam headlamp
Backup Lamp 921 on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
License Lamp W5W

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2. Reach into engine compartment and from behind the
lamp assembly and grasp the connector.

Bulb Rotation

CAUTION!
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Bulb Access Points
3. Rotate bulb and connector ¼ turn and pull outward Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
from assembly. contamination will severely shorten bulb life.

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4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb. Fog Lamps
1. Access to the lamps through the lower fascia cutout is
limited.
2. Turn the steering wheel to allow access and remove
the inner fender shield.
3. Rotate the bulb and connector ¼ turn counterclock-
wise.
4. Pull the bulb off of connector and replace with a new
one.

CAUTION!
Bulb Removal
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
5. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface,
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
6. Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and rotate bulb with rubbing alcohol.
clockwise ¼ turn to secure.
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Backup Lamps 3. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly outward pushing
gently on the studs from inside to disengage the lamp
1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk liner
housing.
behind the tail lamp.
2. Remove the two plastic wing nuts from the tail lamp
housing.

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Tail Lamp Housing
4. Twist and remove socket from lamp.

Tail Lamp Housing Wing Nut

5. Remove bulb from socket and replace.
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License Plate Lamp 2. Gently pry the lamp assembly loose.
1. Remove two retaining screws holding the light lens in 3. Pull bulb from socket, replace and reattach the lamp
place. assembly with the two retaining screws.
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 4.26 Liters
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters
Cooling System*
2.4L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/ 7.7 Quarts 7.3 Liters
150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)
3.6L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/ 11.6 Quarts 11 Liters
150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Penn-
zoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Penn-
zoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs – 2.4L Engine except We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]).
PZEV*
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Spark Plugs – 2.4L with PZEV* We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.031 in [0.8 mm]).
Spark Plugs – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]).
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
* PZEV = Partial Zero Emission Vehicle
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Chassis

Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Automatic Transmission Use only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Fail-
ure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or
performance of your transmission. We recommend
MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE
J1703. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4
is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid
+4, MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.

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I MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
N referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
T Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
E indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
N “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
A formation.
N scheduled maintenance.
C NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
E Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
S whichever comes first.
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
C
H such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or Severe Duty All Models
E cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
D Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is
U is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
L displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
E change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
S (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
8 soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
• Check engine oil level.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a • Check windshield washer fluid level.
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
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damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, Change Indicator System: N
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns T
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu- E
on. N
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
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• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake system turns on. N
master cylinder, power steering and transmission • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as C
(four-speed only) and fill as needed. E
required.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights. • Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped S
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with dipstick. H
Required Maintenance Intervals
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses E
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following D
and park brake. U
page for the required maintenance intervals. • Inspect engine cooling system protection and L
hoses. E
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil S
Change Indicator System: • Inspect exhaust system. 8
• Change oil and filter. • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
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100,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000
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Mileage or time passed
20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000
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128,000 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000
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112,000

Or Kilometers:
32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

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H Additional Inspections
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D Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
U Inspect front suspension, tie rod
L ends, boot seals and replace if X X X X X X X
E necessary.
S
Inspect the brake linings, replace
8 as necessary.
X X X X X X X
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100,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000
110,000
Mileage or time passed
20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000
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128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000
112,000

Or Kilometers:
32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

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Additional Maintenance S
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X C
Replace cabin/air conditioning H
X X X X X X X E
filter. D
Replace spark plugs (2.4L En- U
X X X X X L
gine). **
E
Replace spark plugs (2.4L PZEV S
X
Engine Only). **
Replace spark plugs (3.6L En-
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100,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000
110,000
Mileage or time passed
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30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

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128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000
112,000

Or Kilometers:
32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

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S Flush and replace the engine
C coolant at 10 years or 150,000
X X
H miles (240,000 km) whichever
E comes first.
D Change automatic transmission
U fluid and filter if using your ve-
L
E hicle for any of the following: po- X
S lice, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer
towing.
8 Change automatic transmission
X
fluid and filter.
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
X
necessary.
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WARNING! N
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• You can be badly injured working on or around a N
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you C
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have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a S
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- C
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chanic. E
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve- D
hicle could result in a component malfunction and U
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effect vehicle handling and performance. This E
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CONTENTS
䡵 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .487 Impaired (TDD/TTY). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .489
▫ Prepare For The Appointment. . . . . . . . . . . . .487 ▫ Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .489
▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .487 䡵 WARRANTY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .490
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . .487 䡵 MOPAR® PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .491
䡵 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .487 䡵 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS . . . . . . . . . . . .491
▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center. . . . . . .488 ▫ In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. . .491
▫ Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . . . . . .488 ▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .491
▫ In Mexico Contact:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .489 䡵 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS . . . . . . . . . . . .492 9
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䡵 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM ▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .493
TIRE QUALITY GRADES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .493
▫ Temperature Grades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .494
▫ Treadwear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .493

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SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests
YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your
Prepare For The Appointment vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have
At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental
the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
work to be performed may not be covered by the
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service
for an appointment.
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history. This can often provide a clue to the IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
current problem.
The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally
Prepare A List interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the with our products and services.
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
service advisor know. authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and
are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality 9
service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealer have the
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facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and • Authorized dealer name
the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
correctly and in a timely manner.
• Vehicle delivery date and mileage
This is why you should always talk to an authorized
dealer service manager first. Most matters can be re- Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
solved with this process. P.O. Box 21–8004
• If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
general manager or owner of the authorized dealer.
They want to know if you need assistance. Phone: (800) 423–6343

• If an authorized dealer is unable to resolve the con- Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
cern, you may contact the manufacturer’s customer P.O. Box 1621
center.
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer cen-
Phone: (800) 465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French
ter should include the following information:
• Owner’s name and address
• Owner’s telephone number (home and office)
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In Mexico Contact: Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require
assistance can use the special needs relay service offered
Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240
by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711
Sante Fe C.P. 05109 and for Voice callers, dial 1-800-855-0511 to connect with
Mexico, D. F. a Bell Relay Service operator.

In Mexico City: 5081-7568 Service Contract

Outside Mexico City: 1-800-505-1300 You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Impaired (TDD/TTY) Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter have any questions about the service contract, call the
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800) 9
465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French).
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The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
WARNING!
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser- vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract, known to the State of California to cause cancer and
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
contract documents, and contact the person listed in products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
those documents. cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
We appreciate that you have made a major investment and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and WARRANTY INFORMATION
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
concerns.

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MOPAR® PARTS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your authorized
MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
dealer, and the manufacturer.
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
operating at its best. Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–
9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. West Building, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could http://www.safercar.gov.
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety In Canada
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
manufacturer. should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans-
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and 9
Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety/
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PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
To order the following manuals, you may use either the Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams,
website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals
tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix
cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and
for an order form. features. They show exactly how to find and correct
problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshoot-
NOTE: A street address is required when ordering
manuals (no P.O. Boxes). ing and drivability procedures, proven diagnostic tests
and a complete list of all tools and equipment.
Service Manuals
Owner’s Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor-
These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
mation that students and professional technicians need in
assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac-
diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain-
quaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC vehicles.
ing, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group LLC ve-
Included are starting, operating, emergency and mainte-
hicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle,
system, and/or components is written in straightforward nance procedures as well as specifications, capabilities
and safety tips.
language with illustrations, diagrams, and charts.

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Call toll free at: Treadwear
• 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
• 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) conditions on a specified government test course. For
Or example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
Visit us on the Worldwide Web at: 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
• www.techauthority.com actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
TIRE QUALITY GRADES teristics and climate.
The following tire grading categories were established by Traction Grades
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle. wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. 9
requirements in addition to these grades.
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Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
WARNING!
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on wheel, than the minimum required by law.
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or WARNING!
peak traction characteristics.
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
Temperature Grades a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat heat buildup and possible tire failure.
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
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About Your Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324 Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326 Air Pressure, Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .347
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . .446 Alarm System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .440 Antenna, Satellite Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263
Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .445
Airbag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .448
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326
Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .456
Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Assistance Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .434 Auto Down Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .437 Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Air Conditioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276 Automatic Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Air Conditioning Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . .281
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290 Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .437 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299
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Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .453 Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .456 Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .450
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .453 Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .450
Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .452 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .453 Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302
Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .469
Auto Unlock, Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Auto Up Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .435 Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant). . . . . . . . . . .21
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) . . . . . . . .26 Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .474
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .435 Caps, Filler
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376
Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .439 Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .425
B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330 Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447
Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324 Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .450 Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .457
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Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Certification Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379 Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357 Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .399 Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .337 Connector
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .428 UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) . . . . . . . . . .266
Checks, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Console, Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .489
Cigar Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . . . . . . . . . . .447
Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368 Cooling System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .444
Cleaning Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .446
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .458 Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .474
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276 Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .444
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .448
Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .444
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .448
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352 Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .449
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Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .453
Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447 Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . .445 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .456 Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .418
Crankcase Ventilation Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Disposal
Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .448
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .487 Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Customer Programmable Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .237 Door Opener, Garage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Driving
Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320
Dealer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .429
Defroster, Rear Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 E-85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Electrical Power Outlets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 Electric Rear Window Defrost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .427 Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Dimmer Switch, Headlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . .177
Dipsticks Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .331
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Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . . . .226 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368
Emergency, In Case of Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .399 Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411 Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .418 Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .425
Emergency Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .432
Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .428 Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .425 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295
Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299 Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Engine Oil Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .433
Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431 Engine Oil Viscosity Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .433
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .426 Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Compartment Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .426 Entry System, Illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .444 Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .444 Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Exhaust Gas Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Flooded, Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297
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Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375
Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297
Fabric Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .460 Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .474
Filler Location Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Filters Fluid Level Checks
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .453
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .450
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .444
Engine Oil Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431
Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323
Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . .475
Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168 Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .416
Cruising Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375 Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376 Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376 Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369
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Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 Gauges
Filler Door (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Materials Added . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370 Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303
Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369 Gear Select Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .417
Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368 Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .461
Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .474 Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379
Fuel, Flexible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379
Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376 GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379
Fuel System Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .377
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .462 Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Hazard
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . . . . . . . . . . .181 Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376 Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320
Gasoline, Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396
Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .470
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Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
. . . .470
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
. . . .459
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Immobilizer (Sentry Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
. . . .168
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
. . . .168
On With Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
. . . .167
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
. . . .168
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
. . . .165
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
. . . .157
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .460
. . . .112
Heated Seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .461
. . . .152
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .463
. . . .276
Heater, Engine Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .460
. . . .299
Hitches Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .383 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers). . . . . . . . . . . . .173
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) . . . . . . . . . . . .181 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 iPod®/USB/MP3 Control
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402
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Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400 Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .399 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411 Light Bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .473
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Brake Assist Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334
Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .470
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Knee Bolster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . . .334
Engine Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168 Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Lap/Shoulder Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Headlights On With Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368 High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
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Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .474 Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Auto Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . .222 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 Low Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .359
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168 Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .439
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 Lug Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397
Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .470
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . .221 Maintenance Free Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .435
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .430
Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .478
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine). . . . . . .222
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . .211 Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .492
Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379 Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
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Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .450 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368
Odometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . .
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .474
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431
Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434
Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .359 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434
Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .429Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434
MTBE/ETBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369 Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .432
Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .432
Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434
Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .433
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Oil Filter, Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434
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Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 Power
Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .427 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) . . . . . . . . . . . .181 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .427 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . . . . . . . . .193
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .456 Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .401
Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Pretensioners
Parking Brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324 Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168 Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
Personal Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
Pets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .349
Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . . . . . . . . . .447
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . .342 Radio Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Rear Cupholder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
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Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .491
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 Resetting Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 Restraint, Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .393 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .358
Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .438 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Reminder, Seat Belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Remote Control Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .491
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Safety, Exhaust Gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . .273 Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263
Remote Starting System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .478
Remote Trunk Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .461
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .469 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .429 Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . . .51 Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .475
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .487
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .489
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .492
Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Setting the Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .417
Untwisting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Seat Belts (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Side View Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) . . . . . . . . . . . .288
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162 Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Spare Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352
Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 Speed Control (Cruise Control). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
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Speedometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 Tachometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .473
Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 Telescoping Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . . . .281
Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Steering Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322 Time Delay, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176 Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . . .341
Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176 Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .273 Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .469 Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346
Storage, Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .416 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .399
Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . . .60 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346
High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .349
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Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .347 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .399 24-Hour Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355 Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .418
Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341 Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . .359 Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .393
Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384
Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .493 Towing Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .349 Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .358 Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .392
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335 Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .383
Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .337 Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .386
Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350 Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .391
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400 Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .387 Trailer Towing Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354 Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384
Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335 Transaxle
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
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Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318 Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .452 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect®
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . . .26 Uconnect® 130
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .181 Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode . . . . . . . .249
Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Operating Instructions CD Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .243
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354 Operating Instructions Radio Mode . . . . . . . . . .240
Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 Uconnect® 130 With Satellite Radio
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 Playing MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
Trip Odometer Reset Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218 Uconnect® (Hands-Free Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Trunk Release, Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Understanding Your Instrument Panel. . . . . . . . . . .208
Trunk Release Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .493
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .266
Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
UCI Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... . . .266 Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368
Uconnect® Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Advanced Phone Connectivity ........... . . .130 Upholstery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .460
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... . . .115
Phone Call Features . . . . . . . ........... . . .122 Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
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Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .457
Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379 Water
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Driving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320
Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .458
Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .342
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .458
Wind Buffeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288
Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288
Viscosity, Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .433
Voice Command Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Voice Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Voice Recognition System (VR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .440
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .440
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .211 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Warnings and Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .440
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .490 Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Washer
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .440
Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea-
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT
Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehi- The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed
Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. features and equipment that are no longer available or were cle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully
not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must shielded coaxial cable.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL and equipment described in this manual that are not on this be installed properly by trained personnel. The following must
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of acci- Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a
vehicle. be observed during installation.
dents. low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in The positive power connection should be made directly to the
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than normal
levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t design and specifications, and/or make additions to or im- battery and fused as close to the battery as possible. The
may require special precautions.
drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a provements to its products without imposing any obligation negative power connection should be made to body sheet metal
friend, or use public transportation. upon itself to install them on products previously manufac- adjacent to the negative battery connection. This connection All installations should be checked for possible interference
tured. should not be fused. between the communications equipment and the vehicle’s
electronic systems.
WARNING! Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof or
the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in mounting
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your per- antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect the accuracy
ceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped.
judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea-
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT
Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehi- The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed
Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. features and equipment that are no longer available or were cle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully
not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must shielded coaxial cable.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL and equipment described in this manual that are not on this be installed properly by trained personnel. The following must
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of acci- Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a
vehicle. be observed during installation.
dents. low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in The positive power connection should be made directly to the
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than normal
levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t design and specifications, and/or make additions to or im- battery and fused as close to the battery as possible. The
may require special precautions.
drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a provements to its products without imposing any obligation negative power connection should be made to body sheet metal
friend, or use public transportation. upon itself to install them on products previously manufac- adjacent to the negative battery connection. This connection All installations should be checked for possible interference
tured. should not be fused. between the communications equipment and the vehicle’s
electronic systems.
WARNING! Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof or
the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in mounting
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your per- antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect the accuracy
ceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped.
judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never
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drink and then drive.
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