ER

NG
AV E
2009
OWNER’S MANUAL
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op-
name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution there- tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
fore. description of features and equipment that are no longer
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of disregard any features and equipment described in this
accidents. manual that are not on this vehicle.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are Chrysler LLC reserves the right to make changes in
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking design and specifications, and/or make additions to or
driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation. improvements to its products without imposing any
obligation upon itself to install them on products previ-
WARNING! ously manufactured.

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your

perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower,
and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive. Copyright © 2008 Chrysler LLC
 SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1
2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2
3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 3
4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 4
5 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 5
6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .347 6
7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 7
8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 8
9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .439 9
10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 10

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 INTRODUCTION 1

CONTENTS
䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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 4 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION 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.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
and various customer-oriented documents. You are
urged to read these publications carefully. Following the Consult the following table for a description of the
instructions and recommendations in this manual will symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. this Owner’s Manual:
NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain
with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will
be aware of all safety warnings.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained
technicians and genuine Mopar威 parts, and is interested
in your satisfaction.

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

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

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through
the windshield. This number also appears on the vehicle
registration and title. Vehicle Identification Number

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 INTRODUCTION 7

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
1
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or
death.

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 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
2
CONTENTS
䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . 19
▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ▫ Rearming The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ▫ To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
▫ Locking Doors With The Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
䡵 Sentry Key威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 䡵 Illuminated Entry System — If Equipped . . . . . . 21
▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If Equipped . . . . 21
▫ Sentry Key威 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ▫ To Unlock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ▫ To Lock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
▫ To Unlatch The Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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▫ Using The Express Down Windows Feature 䡵 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

— If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
▫ Power Window Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
▫ Auto Window Down — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 36
▫ Programming Additional RKE Transmitters . . . 26
▫ Auto Window Up — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 37
▫ Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
▫ Reset Auto Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
▫ Window Lockout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
䡵 Remote Start System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 28
▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
▫ How To Use Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
䡵 Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
䡵 Trunk Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
▫ Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
▫ Trunk Internal Emergency Release . . . . . . . . . . 40
▫ Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
▫ Child Protection Door Lock System (Rear
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Doors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 48

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▫ Rear Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 ▫ Front Seat Airbag Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 ▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . . 60
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 2
(BeltAlert威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
▫ Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
▫ BeltAlert威 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 79
▫ Automatic Locking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . 51
▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
▫ Airbag System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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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.

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
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 4 — START

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NOTE: switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and

• If you try to remove the key before you place the shift power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tempo- after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi-
rarily in the ignition switch lock cylinder. If this tion. Opening either door will cancel this feature. The
occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove time for this feature is programmable. For details, refer
the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the to “Key-Off Power Delay,” under “Personal Settings
system will trap the key in the ignition switch lock (Customer-Programmable Features)” under “Elec-
cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inop- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4
erable. The engine can be started and stopped, but the of this manual.
key cannot be removed until you obtain service.
WARNING!
• For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window NEVER leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
power outlets will remain active for 45 seconds after number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the
Opening either door will cancel this feature. ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle
• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window

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You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
CAUTION!
door, turn the key rearward, to unlock the door, turn the
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always key forward. For door lock lubrication, refer to “Body
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors Lubrication” under “Maintenance Procedures” in Sec- 2
when leaving the vehicle unattended. tion 7 of this manual.

Key-In-Ignition Reminder SENTRY KEY姞

Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition, The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System prevents unautho-
sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key. rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
NOTE: is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
• The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the or unlocked.
ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position.
The system uses ignition keys, which have an embedded
• With either front door open, and the key in the electronic chip (transponder), to prevent unauthorized
ignition, both the power door locks and Remote Key- vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro-
less Entry (RKE) transmitter will not function. grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate
Locking Doors With The Key the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two
There is only one external door lock cylinder which is seconds if someone uses an invalid key to start the
located in the driver’s door only. engine.

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NOTE: A key, which has not been programmed, is also

CAUTION!
considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the
ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. Always remove the Sentry Key威 from the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
During normal operation, after turning the ignition
switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three
NOTE:
seconds for a bulb check. If the Vehicle Security Light
• The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System is not compat-
remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is
ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems.
a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the Vehicle
Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting
Security Light begins to flash after the bulb check, it
problems and loss of security protection.
indicates that someone used an invalid key to start the
engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine • Exxon/Mobil SpeedPass™, additional Sentry Keys威,
being shut off after two seconds. or any other transponder equipped components on the
same keychain will not cause a key-related (transpon-
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
der) fault unless the additional part is physically held
vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec-
against the ignition key being used when starting the
onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics.
vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other Radio Frequency
Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as
(RF) electronics will not cause interference with this
possible.
system.

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All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have NOTE: When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer
been programmed to the vehicle electronics. System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
authorized dealer.
Replacement Keys
Sentry Key姞 Programming
2
NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the
You can program new keys to the system if you have two
vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
valid Sentry Keys威 by performing the following proce-
a Sentry Key威 has been programmed to a vehicle, it
dure:
cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.
1. Cut the additional Sentry Key威 Transponder blank(s)
At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code.
with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
This PIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn
keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an the ignition switch to the ON position for at least three
authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Pro- seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turn the
gramming procedure. This procedure consists of pro- ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first
gramming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key.
key is one which has never been programmed.

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3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within do not have a programmed Sentry Key威, contact your
15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In authorized dealer for details.
addition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash.
NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and
dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys-
remove the second key.
tems memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting
4. Insert a blank Sentry Key威 into the ignition switch. your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be repro-
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within grammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an autho-
60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. rized dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed.
In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing.
General Information
To indicate that programming is complete, the Vehicle
The Sentry Key威 system complies with FCC rules part 15
Security Light will turn on again for three seconds and
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
then turn off.
subject to the following conditions:
The new Sentry Key威 is programmed. The Remote
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro-
grammed during this procedure. • This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.

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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF To Arm The System:

EQUIPPED
1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out
The Vehicle Security Alarm system monitors the doors
of the vehicle.
and trunk for unauthorized entry and ignition switch for 2
unauthorized operation. 2. Lock the door using either the power door lock switch
(one door must be open) or the LOCK button on the
If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal for
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (doors can be
about 18 minutes. For the first three minutes, the horn
open or closed), and close all doors.
will sound intermittently and the headlights, park lights,
taillights and the indicator light in the cluster will flash. NOTE: The system will not arm if you lock the doors
Then the exterior lights will flash for another 15 minutes. with the manual door lock plungers.
Rearming The System: 3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster
If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to will flash rapidly for 16 seconds. This shows that the
disarm it, the system will turn off the horn after three system is arming. During this period, if a door is opened,
minutes, turn off all of the visual signals after 15 minutes, the ignition switch is turned ON, or the power door locks
and then the system will rearm itself. are unlocked in any manner, the system will automati-
cally disarm. After 16 seconds, the indicator light will
flash slowly. This shows that the system is fully armed.

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NOTE: • The system remains armed during trunk entry. Press-

• During the 16 second arming period, if a door is ing the trunk button will not disarm the system. If
opened or the ignition switch is turned ON, the system someone enters the vehicle through the trunk and
will automatically disarm. opens any door, the alarm will sound.
• Once armed, the Vehicle Security Alarm system dis- The Vehicle Security Alarm system is designed to protect
ables the unlock switch on the driver door trim panel your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where
and passenger door trim panel, the trunk release the system will give you a false alarm. If one of the
button on the instrument panel, and the HomeLink威/ previously described arming sequences has occurred, the
Garage Door Opener (if equipped). system will arm regardless of whether you are in the
vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a
To Disarm The System
door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter
system.
or insert a valid Sentry Key威 into the ignition lock
cylinder and turn the key to the ON/START position. If the Vehicle Security Alarm system is armed and the
battery becomes disconnected the system will remain
NOTE:
armed when the battery is reconnected. The exterior
• The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on
lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs,
the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the system.
disarm the system.

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Tamper Alert NOTE:

If the alarm was triggered, but the warning signals have • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour-
timed out, the park and taillights flash three times tesy lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in
(instead of the normal twice), and the horn will chirp the interior lights ON position (extreme top position). 2
three times, when unlocking the vehicle with a valid RKE
• The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the
transmitter to alert the driver.
dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED downward position).
The courtesy/reading lights will turn on when you use
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open
EQUIPPED
either door.
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open
This feature also turns on the approach lighting (if so the trunk, lower both front windows (if equipped), or
equipped). For details, refer to “Illumination Approach,” activate the Panic Alarm from distances a maximum of
under “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea- 66 ft (20 m) using a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
tures)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center mitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed
(EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. at the vehicle to activate the system.
The interior lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds NOTE:
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition • The line of transmission must not be blocked with
switch is turned ON. metal objects.

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• Inserting the key into the ignition switch disables all To Unlock the Doors
buttons on the RKE transmitter. Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to
unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to
acknowledge the unlock signal. The Illuminated Entry
system (if equipped) will also turn on.
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First
Press
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the
current setting, proceed as follows:
• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Vehicle Key Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Remote Key
Unlock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual
for details.

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• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the Vehicle Security Alarm system. Opening a door with the
following procedure: system activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the
UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security
1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed
RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer
Alarm system. 2
than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK Flash Lights With Lock
button while still holding the LOCK button. The feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit-
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
ter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by the current setting, proceed as follows:
pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans-
• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
mitter with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Flash Lights with
key removed.
Lock,” under ⬙Personal Settings (Customer-
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle
its previous setting. Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual
for details.
NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the

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• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UN-
following procedure: LOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm
system.
1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed
RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer Illuminated Approach — If Equipped
than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
while still holding the UNLOCK button. when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
equipped with EVIC. For details, refer to “Illuminated
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by Approach,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-
pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans- Programmable Features), under “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mitter with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the mation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual.
key removed.
To Lock the Doors
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
its previous setting. ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and
the horn will chirp once to acknowledge the lock signal.
NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle
Security Alarm system. Opening a door with the system

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Sound Horn with Lock 2. Release both buttons at the same time.
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by
are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be
pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with
turned on or off. To change the current setting, proceed as
the ignition in the LOCK position, and the key removed.
2
follows:
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
• For vehicles equipped with EVIC, refer to “Sound
its previous setting.
Horn with Lock,” under “Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” under “Elec- NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle
of this manual for details. Security Alarm. Opening a door with the alarm activated
will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button
• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
following steps:
To Unlatch the Trunk
1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans-
Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two
mitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than
times to unlatch the trunk.
10 seconds. Then, press the PANIC button while still
holding the LOCK button.

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Using the Express Down Windows Feature — If NOTE: You may need to be close to the vehicle when
Equipped using the RKE transmitter to turn off the Panic Alarm due
This feature allows you to remotely lower both front door to the Radio Frequency (RF) noises emitted by the
windows at the same time. To use this feature, press and system.
release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter and
Programming Additional RKE Transmitters
then immediately press and hold the UNLOCK button
Refer to “Sentry Key威 Programming” under “Sentry
until the windows lower to the level desired or until they
Key威” in this section.
lower completely.
If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,
Using the Panic Alarm
contact your authorized dealer for details.
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold
the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one Battery Replacement
second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse
NOTE: Perchlorate Material — special handling may ap-
on and off, and the Illuminated Entry system (if
ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
equipped) will turn on.
1. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
flat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter
you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second
apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.
time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.

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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: 2
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
Separating RKE Transmitter Halves void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal
new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause distance, check for these two conditions.
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
1. Weak batteries in the RKE transmitter. The expected
rubbing alcohol.
life of batteries is five years.
3. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two
halves together.

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2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station

tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile
or CB radios.

REMOTE START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

Remote start conveniently starts the engine from outside
the vehicle by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter while maintaining security. The system has a
targeted range of up to 328 ft (100 m). The vehicle must
be locked, the deck lid and hood closed and the shift
lever in PARK in order to start the engine using the
Remote Start button on the RKE transmitter.
Remote Start Button
NOTE: Remote start requires automatic transaxle
equipped vehicles.

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How to Use Remote Start To Enter Remote Start Mode

All of the following conditions must be met before the Press and release the REMOTE START button
engine will remote start: on the RKE transmitter twice. The engine will
• Shift lever in PARK
start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote 2
Start mode for a 15 minute cycle.
• Doors closed
NOTE:
• Hood closed • If an engine fault is present the vehicle will start and
then shut down 10 seconds later.
• Trunk closed
• For security, power window operation is disabled
• Hazard switch off
when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
• The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
• Ignition key removed from ignition switch 15 minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position
• Battery at an acceptable charge level, and
before you can repeat the start sequence for a third
• RKE PANIC button not pressed cycle.

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To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving the NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON position
Vehicle in order to drive the vehicle.
Allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.
To Turn Off the Engine While in Remote Start
To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle Mode
Before the end of the 15 minute cycle, press and release Press and release the REMOTE START button one time.
the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock
NOTE: To avoid inadvertent shut downs, the system
the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
will disable the one-time press of the Remote Start button
equipped). Then, within 15 minutes, insert the key into
for two seconds after receiving a valid remote start
the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON
request.
position. Then, insert the key into the ignition switch and
turn the switch to the ON position, otherwise the engine
will shut off at the end of 15 minute cycle.

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DOOR LOCKS
WARNING!
Manual Door Locks
• For personal security and safety in the event of an
Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from
inside the vehicle. If the plunger is down when the door
accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as 2
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
is closed, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not
inside the vehicle before closing the door. • When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do
not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment may cause severe per-
sonal injuries and death.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in
the ignition. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

Manual Lock Plunger

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CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.
Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all
of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

Power Door Locks

A door lock switch is located on the driver and passenger
door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors.

Power Door Lock Switch

Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
When enabled, your door locks will lock automatically
when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The
Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled
by your authorized dealer. See your authorized dealer for
programming.

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Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings
power door locks if: (Customer Programmable Features)” under “Elec-
1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 2
of this manual for details.
abled.
• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, performing
2. The transmission shift lever was in gear and the
the following procedure:
vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h).
1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.
3. The transmission shift lever is in NEUTRAL or PARK.
2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and
4. The driver door is opened.
then back to LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK
5. The doors were not previously unlocked, and position.
6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h). 3. Depress the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock
the doors.
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming
The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
enabled or disabled as follows: its previous setting.

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NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature

in accordance with local laws.
Child Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)
The Child Protection Door Locks (Rear Doors) are located
inside the rear edge of the door. Insert the tip of the
ignition key or similar flat-bladed object into the lock and
rotate approximately one–quarter turn to the LOCK or
UNLOCK position (as indicated by the stamped icons).

Child Lock Control

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

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NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged,

move the lock plunger up (UNLOCKED position), roll
down the window, and open the door with the outside
door handle. 2
POWER WINDOWS
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 passenger’s door
trim panel, which operates the passenger door window.
The window controls will operate when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON or ACC position, and when
the accessory delay feature is active.

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To cancel the Auto Down movement, operate the switch

WARNING!
either in the up or down direction and release the switch.
Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in
For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches
tended children, can become entrapped by the win-
will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch
dows while operating the power window switches.
is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either door will
Such entrapment may result in serious injury or
cancel this feature.
death.
For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Infor-
Auto Window Down — If Equipped mation Center (EVIC), the power window switches will
The front window controls on the driver and passenger remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition
door trim panels have an Auto Down feature. These switch is turned off. Opening either door will cancel this
switches are labeled AUTO to indicate this capability. feature. The time for this feature is programmable. Refer
Push the window switch past the first detent, release, and to “Key-Off power Delay” under “Personal Settings
the window will go down automatically. (Customer-Programmable Features)” in the “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),” in Section 4 of this
To open the window part way, push the window switch
manual.
to the first detent and release it when you want the
window to stop.

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

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Window Lockout Switch Wind Buffeting

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

Window Lockout Switch

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TRUNK RELEASE With the key in the LOCK position or with the key out,
From inside the car the trunk lid the word “deck” will display until the trunk is closed.
can be released by depressing the
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
TRUNK RELEASE button located
equipped vehicles, the words “Trunk Ajar” will display.
2
on the instrument panel to the left
of the steering wheel. TRUNK SAFETY WARNING

WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
NOTE: The shift lever must be in PARK for this switch either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
to operate. through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
To unlatch the trunk lid from outside the vehicle, press trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
and release the TRUNK button on the Remote Keyless the trunk, young children may not be able to escape,
Entry (RKE) transmitter two times. even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped
in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or
With the ignition ON, the word “deck” will display in heat stroke.
place of the odometer display indicating that the trunk is
open. The odometer display will reappear once the trunk
is closed or if the 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
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

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OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS • Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC)

Some of the most important safety features in your that span the front and second rows for sedans (if
vehicle are the restraint systems. The following safety equipped)
features are standard on all vehicles:
• Supplemental seat side (Thorax) airbags
2
• Three point lap and shoulder belts for all seating
• Front seat belt retractors incorporate pretensioners to
positions
enhance occupant protection by managing occupant
• Pretensioning and load-limiting retractors for the front energy during an impact event.
seat belts
• All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include
• Advanced multistage driver and new active-vent front Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which lock the
passenger airbags seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt
all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the
• New active-vent front passenger airbags.
desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large
• Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants item in a seat.
• An energy absorbing steering column and steering
wheel

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If you will be carrying children too small for adult-size

WARNING!
seat belts, your seat belts or the LATCH feature also can
be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. Refer In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer
to “Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)” in much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled
this section. up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other
passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle.
NOTE: The front airbags have a multistage inflator
Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are
design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of
buckled up properly.
inflation that are based on collision severity.
Please pay close attention to the information in this Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even
section. It tells you how to use your restraint system on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver
properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen
possible. 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
of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown
from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of

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ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the

WARNING! (Continued)
inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should
be belted at all times. • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people 2
Lap/Shoulder Belts riding in these areas are more likely to be seri-
All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with ously injured or killed.
lap/shoulder belts. • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat
The belt webbing retractor will lock only during very belts are designed to go around the large bones of
sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoul- your body. These are the strongest parts of your
der part of the belt to move freely with you under normal body and can take the forces of a collision the best.
conditions. But in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make
your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or being your injuries in a collision much worse. You might
thrown out. suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out
of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to
WARNING! wear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas-
sengers safe, too.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly. (Continued)
(Continued)

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WARNING! (Continued)
• Two people should never be belted into a single
seat belt. People belted together can crash into one
another in an accident, hurting one another badly.
Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for more
than one person, no matter what their size.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and
adjust the seat.
2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front Pulling Out the Latch Plate
seat, next to your arm. Grasp the latch plate and pull out 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch
the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap.

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WARNING!
• A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will
not protect you properly. The lap portion could 2
ride too high on your body, possibly causing
internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the
buckle nearest you.
• A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well.
In a sudden stop, you could move too far forward,
increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat
belt snugly.

Inserting Latch Plate into Buckle

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4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your

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

Positioning the Lap Belt

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6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle.

WARNING!
The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.
• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to
internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t allow the belt to retract fully. 2
be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across
your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as WARNING!
possible and keep it snug.
A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and
• A twisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a
leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system
collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the
periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
belt is straight. If you can’t straighten a belt in
Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do
your vehicle, take it to your authorized dealer and
not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt
have it fixed.
assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they
have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn web-
5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is
bing, etc.).
comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor
will withdraw any slack in the belt.

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Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

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

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Rear Seat Belts NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat
The shoulder belt anchorages of the rear three point belts belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be
are nonadjustable for outboard and center rear passen- worn snugly and positioned properly.
gers on sedans. The center belt is mounted to the rear
The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re-
2
shelf panel and exits through a bezel in the panel.
straint Controller (ORC) (see Airbag section). Like the
Seat Belt Pretensioners front airbags, the pretensioners are single use items. After
The seat belts for both front seating positions are a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and
equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to pretensioners, both must be replaced.
remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert姞)
These devices improve the performance of the seat belt
If the occupied driver’s seat belt has not been buckled
by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early
within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle
in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants,
speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), BeltAlert威 will
including those in child restraints.
alert the driver to buckle their seat belt. The driver
In addition, the front passenger seat belt includes a should also instruct all other occupants to buckle their
two-stage load-limiting feature to enhance occupant pro- seat belts. Once the warning is triggered, BeltAlert威 will
tection for the same reason. continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light
for 96 seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is buckled.

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BeltAlert威 will be reactivated if the driver’s seat belt is 3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the
unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle ON position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s
speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending
with the seat belt buckled.
BeltAlert姞 Programming
BeltAlert威 can be enabled or disabled by your authorized NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn
dealer or by following these steps: on while unbuckling and off while re-buckling the seat
belt. It may be necessary to retract the seat belt partially
NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first
each time when unbuckling.
60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON
or START position. Chrysler LLC does not recommend 4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. A
deactivating BeltAlert威. single chime will sound to signify that you have success-
fully completed the programming.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and
buckle the driver’s seat belt. BeltAlert威 can be reactivated by repeating this procedure.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait NOTE: Although BeltAlert威 has been deactivated, the
for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn off. Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate
while the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled.

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Automatic Locking Mode How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode

In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it
locked. However, the belt will still retract to remove any to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking
slack in the shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking Mode Mode and activate the Vehicle Sensitive (Emergency) 2
is available on all passenger seating positions. Use the Locking mode.
Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
installed in a passenger seating position. Children
We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts
12 years old and younger should be properly restrained
throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is
in the rear seat whenever possible.
the best way to keep the baby safe.
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt
1. Buckle the combination lap/shoulder belt. across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.
Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until
abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take
the entire belt is extracted.
the force if there is a collision.
3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will
Seat Belt Extender
hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is
If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and
now in the Automatic Locking Mode.
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 is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove
extender should be used only if the existing belt is not compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on
long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex- the airbag covers.
tender, and stow it.

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

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag

This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and front
Front Airbag Components
passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint
1 — Driver Airbag
systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the 2 — Passenger Airbag
center of the steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag 3 — Knee Bolster

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NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal • Driver Airbag
regulations that allow less forceful deployment.
• Front Passenger Airbag
The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This
may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation
• Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) 2
(if equipped)
that are based on collision severity and occupant size.
• Front Seat-Mounted Side (Thorax) Airbags
This vehicle may also be equipped with side airbags to
protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next • Front Impact Sensors
to a window. If the vehicle is equipped with side airbags,
• Side Impact Sensors (if equipped)
they are located above the side windows. The trim
covering the side airbags is labeled SRS AIRBAG. • Steering Wheel and Column
NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior • Instrument Panel
trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment.
• Seat Belt Warning Light
Airbag System Components
• Knee Impact Bolster
The airbag system consists of the following:
• Front Seat Belt Pretensioners
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Airbag Warning Light

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Front Seat Airbag Features Driver Airbag Special Features

The front airbag system has dual-stage driver and front Driver airbag deployment and force level is controlled by
passenger airbags. This system provides output appro- the driver’s seat position as well as impact severity. Use
priate to the level of crash severity as determined by the of special inflators, result in a very compact driver’s side
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) and the impact airbag.
sensors at the front of the car.
In addition to the small size, the inflating gasses exit
The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an through strategically placed vents, which direct the gas
impact that requires airbag deployment. The timing of away from the occupant.
the second stage determines whether the output force is
Front Passenger Airbag Special Features
low, medium, or high. If a low output is sufficient to meet
A new active venting front-passenger airbag is designed
the need, the second stage is expended later in the crash
to reduce the risk of occupants who may be out of
event.
position by the use of active vents positioned on each
side of the airbag.

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Supplemental Front Seat-Mounted Thorax Side

Airbags
Front seat-mounted side (Thorax) airbags provide en-
hanced protection and work together with supplemental 2
Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to help protect
an occupant during a side impact. The seat-mounted side
airbag is marked with an airbag label sewn into the
outboard side of the seat.

Seat-Mounted Side Airbag Label

When the bag deploys, it opens the seam between the
front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each bag deploys
independently, that is a left side impact deploys the left
bag only and a right-side impact deploys only the right
bag.

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Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain

(SABIC) — If Equipped
Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)
Airbags offer side-impact protection to front and rear seat
outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the
body structure. Each airbag features inflated chambers
place adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that
reduce the potential for side-impact head injuries. The
curtains deploy downward, covering both windows on
the impact side.

Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) Location

NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior
trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment.
The system includes sensors adjacent to both front and
rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy the side
bags during an impact severe enough to require airbag
occupant protection.

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WARNING! WARNING! (Continued)

• Do not put anything on or around the airbag • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right
covers or attempt to open them manually. You may window bags, do not stack luggage or other cargo 2
damage the airbags and you could be injured up high enough to block the location of the Side
because the airbags are not there to protect you. Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC). The area
These protective covers for the airbag cushions are where the side curtain airbag is located should
designed to open only when the airbags are inflat- remain free from any obstructions.
ing. • Do not attach cup holders or any other objects on
• Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects or around the door. The inflating side airbag could
between you and the side airbags; the performance drive the object into occupants, causing serious
could be adversely affected and/or objects could injury.
be pushed into you, causing serious injury.
Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along
(Continued) with seat belts and pretensioners, front airbags, and side
airbags work with the knee bolsters to provide improved
protection for the driver and front passenger.

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The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types

WARNING!
of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to
severe frontal collisions. If your vehicle is equipped, the Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER
side airbag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger
moderate to severe side collisions. In certain types of front airbag. An airbag deployment can cause severe
collisions, both the front and side airbags may be trig- injury or death to infants in that position.
gered. However, even in collisions where the airbags
work, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat
position for the airbags to protect you properly. belt properly (see section on Child Restraints) should be
secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt-
Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the
positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use
risk of harm from a deploying airbag.
child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should
1. Children 12 years old and younger should always ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow
ride buckled up in a rear seat. children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under
their arm.
If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front
passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded, move the
seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child
restraint. Refer to the section on Child Restraints.

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You should read the instructions provided with your

WARNING!
child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly.
• Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more
2. All occupants should wear their lap and shoulder
belts properly.
severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work 2
with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In
3. The driver and front passenger seats should be some collisions, the airbags won’t deploy at all.
moved back as far as practical to allow the front airbags Always wear your seat belts even though you have
room to inflate. airbags.
4. If your vehicle has side airbags, do not lean against • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument
the door, airbags will inflate forcefully into the space panel during front airbag deployment could cause
between you and the door. serious injury. Airbags need room to inflate. Sit
back, comfortably extending your arms to reach
5. If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be the steering wheel or instrument panel.
modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact • Side airbags also need room to inflate. Do not lean
the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided against the door. Sit upright in the center of the
under ⴖIf You Need Assistanceⴖ in Section 9 of this seat.
manual.

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Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls panel, and passenger knee bolsters. If the key is in the
OFF position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition,
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
the airbags are not on and will not inflate.
The Occupant Restraint Controller System (ORC) is
part of a Federally regulated safety system required for The ORC contains a backup power supply system that
this vehicle. will deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or
it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.
The ORC determines if a frontal collision is severe
enough to require the airbags to inflate. Based on the Also, the ORC turns on the Airbag Warning
sensor signals, a central electronic Occupant Restraint Light in the instrument panel for six to eight
Controller (ORC) deploys the front airbags, side inflat- seconds for a self-check when the ignition is
able airbag curtains (if equipped), seat-mounted side first turned ON. After the self-check, the Air-
(Thorax) airbags, and front seat belt pretensioners as bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a
required for each type of impact. malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the
Airbag Warning Light either momentarily or continu-
The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of
ously. A single chime will sound if the light comes on
the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START
again after initial start up.
or RUN positions. These include all of the items listed
above except the steering wheel and column, instrument

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It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) in determining
ment cluster Airbag Warning Light if a malfunction is appropriate response to frontal impact events. Additional
noted. The diagnostics also record the nature of the sensors in the ORC determine the level of airbag deploy-
malfunction. ment and provide deployment verification. 2
Side Inflatable Curtain and Front Seat-Mounted
WARNING!
Airbags — If Equipped
Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru- The Occupant Restraint Controller System (ORC) de-
ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to ploys the side inflatable curtain and seat-mounted thorax
protect you in a collision. If the light does not come side airbags during collision with other vehicles and
on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes during collisions where the impact is confined to a
on as you drive, have the airbag system checked right particular area of the vehicle — such as collisions with
away. poles, trees or similar objects.
It will deploy the side inflatable curtains and front seat
Impact Sensors
thorax mounted airbags only on the impact side of the
Two sensors, located on the front body structure, trigger
vehicle.
airbag deployment in direct frontal impacts and aid the

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The front driver and passenger seat contain inflatable • Do not add a secondary seat cover other than those
side airbags to protect the occupant from impact injuries. approved by Chrysler LLC/Mopar.
Correctly functioning front passenger seat components
• At no time should any Supplemental Restraint System
are critical for the Occupant Restraint Controller System
(SRS) component or SRS-related component or fas-
(ORC) to properly classify the front passenger and calcu-
tener be modified or replaced with any part except
late the proper airbag deployment. Do not make any
those which are approved by Chrysler LLC/Mopar.
modifications to the front passenger seat components,
assembly, or to the seat cover.
WARNING!
The following requirements must be strictly adhered to:
Unapproved modifications or service procedures to
• Do not make any modifications to the front passenger the front passenger seat assembly, its related compo-
seat components, assembly, or to the seat cover in any nents, or seat cover may inadvertently change the
way. airbag deployment in case of a frontal crash. This
could result in death or serious injury to the front
• Do not use prior or future model year seat covers not
seat passenger if the vehicle is involved in an acci-
designated for the specific model being repaired. Always
dent. A modified vehicle may not comply with re-
use the correct seat cover specified for the vehicle.
quired Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FM-
• Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seat VSS).
cover.

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Enhanced Accident Response System NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to
In the event of an impact that causes airbag deployment, need airbag protection will not activate the system. This
with the vehicle stopped, and the vehicle communication does not mean something is wrong with the airbag
network intact, and the power intact, the Enhanced system. 2
Accident Response System performs the following func-
If you do have a collision, which deploys the airbags, any
tions:
or all of the following may occur:
• Cuts off fuel to the engine
• The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra-
• Flashes hazard lights sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front
passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The
• Turns on the interior lights which remain on as long as
abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those
the battery has power or until the ignition key is
you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium
removed
floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.
• Unlocks the doors automatically They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.
However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a
If A Deployment Occurs
few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor
The airbag systems are designed to deploy when the
immediately.
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) detect a moderate-
to-severe collision, to help restrain the driver and front
passenger, and then immediately deflate.

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• As the airbags deflate, you may see some smoke-like

WARNING!
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, protect you in another collision. Have the airbags,
eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, seat belt pretensioners, and the front passenger seat
rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat belt retractor assembly, replaced by an authorized
irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, dealer as soon as possible. Also, have the Occupant
see your doctor. If these particles settle on your Restraint Controller System serviced as well.
clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for cleaning.
• It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the
airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another
collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.

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Maintaining Your Airbag System NOTE: Perchlorate Material — special handling may ap-
ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
WARNING!
• Modifications to any part of the airbag system
WARNING! 2
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced
be injured if the airbag system is not there to airbag system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or
protect you. Do not modify the components or may not function properly if modifications are made.
wiring, including adding any kind of badges or Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the advanced airbag system service. If your seat includ-
upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not ing your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced
modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, in any way (including removal or loosening/
or add aftermarket side steps or running boards. tightening of seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle
• It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the to your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer ap-
airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who proved seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary
works on your vehicle that it has an airbag system. to modify an advanced airbag system for persons
with disabilities, contact your authorized dealer.

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Airbag Warning Light located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the
You will want to have the airbags ready to proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the
inflate for your protection in a collision. While fuse is good.
the airbag system is designed to be mainte-
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
nance free, if any of the following occurs, have
In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to
an authorized dealer service the system immediately.
record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param-
• The Airbag Warning Light does not come on during eters (see the following list) in an event data recorder
the six to eight seconds when the ignition switch is prior to the moment of airbag deployment, or near
first turned on. deployment, and up to a quarter second of high-speed
deceleration data during and/or after airbag deploy-
• The light remains on after the six to eight second
ment. EDR data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys,
interval.
or nearly deploys, and are otherwise unavailable.
• The light comes on and remains on while driving.
NOTE:
NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine 1. A near-deployment event occurs when the airbag
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually indica-
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The airbags may tive of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant airbag
not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly deployment.
check fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label

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2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity
recorded (e.g., loss of battery power). upon request. General data that does not identify par-
ticular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorpo-
In conjunction with other data gathered during a com-
plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be
ration in aggregate crash databases, such as those main- 2
tained by the US government and various states. Data of
used by Chrysler LLC and others to learn more about the a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a
possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order particular driver, vehicle, or crash, will be treated confi-
to assess and improve vehicle performance. In addition dentially. Confidential data will not be disclosed by
to crash investigations initiated by Chrysler LLC, such Chrysler LLC to any third party except when:
investigations may be requested by customers, insurance
1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data
carriers, government officials, and professional crash
with a particular crash record in an aggregate database,
researchers, such as those associated with universities,
provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter
and with hospital and insurance organizations.
preserved.
In the event that an investigation is undertaken by
Chrysler LLC (regardless of initiative), the company or its 2. Used in defense of litigation involving a Chrysler LLC
designated representative will first obtain permission of product.
the appropriate custodial entity for the vehicle (usually 3. Requested by police under a legal warrant.
the vehicle owner or lessee) before accessing the elec-
tronic data stored, unless ordered to download data by a 4. Otherwise required by law.
court with legal jurisdiction (i.e., pursuant to a warrant).

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Data parameters that may be recorded: • Cruise control status

• Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for • Traction/Stability Control status
electronically-controlled safety systems, including the
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System status (if equipped)
airbag system
Child Restraints
• Airbag disable light status (if equipped)
Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the
• ⬙Time⬙ of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition time, including babies and children. Every state in the
cycles and vehicle mileage) United States and all Canadian provinces require that
small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the
• Airbag deployment level (if applicable)
law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
• Impact acceleration and angle
Children 12 years and younger should ride properly
• Seat belt status buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash
statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in
• Brake status (service and parking brakes)
the rear seats, rather than in the front.
• Accelerator status (including vehicle speed)
• Engine control status (including engine speed)
• Transmission gear selection

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Infants And Small Children

WARNING!
• Safety experts recommend that children ride
In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least
can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types 2
required to hold even an infant on your lap could of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant
become so great that you could not hold the child, no carriers and convertible child seats. Both types of child
matter how strong you are. The child and others restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder
could be badly injured. Any child riding in your belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system.
vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’s Refer to “Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
size. (LATCH)” in this section.

There are different sizes and types of restraints for • The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the
vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up
children from newborn size to the child almost large
to about 20 lbs (9 kg). Convertible child seats can be
enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child
used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the
seat owner’s manual to ensure you have the correct seat
vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher
for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than
child. infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing
by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are
less than one year old.

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The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing

WARNING!
more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit
Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child cannot sit
the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger with knees bent over the vehicle’s cushion while the
airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe child’s back is against the seatback, then the child should
injury or death to infants in this position. use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and booster
seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt.
Older Children and Child Restraints (Some booster seats are equipped with a front shield and
Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are are held in the vehicle by the lap portion.)
older than one year can ride forward-facing in the
vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child WARNING!
seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children
• Improper installation can lead to failure of an
who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg) and who are older
infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a
than one year. These child seats are also held in the
collision. The child could be badly injured or
vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex-
restraint anchorage system. Refer to “Lower Anchors and
actly when installing an infant or child restraint.
Tether for CHildren (LATCH)” in this section.
(Continued)

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that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle

WARNING! (Continued)
where you will use it, before you buy it.
• A rearward facing child restraint should only be
used in a rear seat. A rearward facing child re- • The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s
weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for
2
straint in the front seat may be struck by a deploy-
ing passenger airbag which may cause severe or weight and height limits.
fatal injury to the infant. • Carefully follow the instructions that come with the
restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may
Here are some tips on getting the most out of your not work when you need it.
child restraints:
• All passenger seating positions contain automatic
• Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder locking retractors. However, any seat belt system will
belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and
bend over the front of the seat when their back is pull it tight if necessary.
against the seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt
in a rear seat. • In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the
• Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path
has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate
Standards. We also recommend that you make sure from the buckle and twist the short buckle end of the

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belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate NOTE: For additional information, refer to
into the buckle with the release button facing out. www.seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK.
• If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling and Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor-
the latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch plate age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower
around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle Anchors and Tether for CHildren. The LATCH system
again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure, provides for the installation of the child restraint without
try a different seating position. using the vehicle seat belt. All three rear seating positions
have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodat-
• Buckle the child into the seat according to the child
ing LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible,
restraint manufacturer’s directions.
webbing-mounted lower attachments. Child seats with
fixed lower attachments must be installed in the out-
CAUTION!
board positions only. Regardless of the specific type of
When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in lower attachment, NEVER install LATCH-compatible
the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the child seats such that two seats share a common lower
vehicle. Don’t leave it loose in the vehicle. In a anchorage. If you are installing LATCH-compatible child
sudden stop or collision, it could strike the occupants restraints in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use
or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury. the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the
outboard position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat

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belt at the center position. If your child restraints are not

LATCH-compatible, you can only install the child re-
straints using the vehicle’s seat belts. Please refer to
“Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint Sys- 2
tem” for typical installation instructions.
Rear Seat LATCH Anchors
Child restraints systems having attachments designed to
connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child
restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection
to the top tether anchorage have been available for some
time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will
provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older Rear Seat LATCH Anchors
products. Tether anchorage kits are also available for
most older vehicles.

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Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are
passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, child not toys and should not be played with, and never leave
restraint systems having attachments for those anchor- your child unattended in the vehicle.
ages will continue to have features for installation in
Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
vehicles using the lap or lap/shoulder belt. They will also
System
have tether straps, and you are urged to take advantage
We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the
of all of the available attachments provided with your
manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all
child restraint in any vehicle.
child restraint systems will be installed as described here.
NOTE: When using the LATCH attaching system to Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that
install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts were provided with the child restraint system.
not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out
The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars,
of reach of children. It is recommended that before
located at the rear of the seat cushion where it
installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the
meets the seatback, and are just visible when
seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of
you lean into the rear seat to install the child
reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child
restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger
restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt
along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion
behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the
surfaces.
child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should
stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child.

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In addition, there are tether strap anchorages cover directly behind the seat where you are placing the
behind each rear seating position located in the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchor-
panel between the rear seatback and the rear age, being careful to route the tether strap to provide the
window. These tether strap anchorages are most direct path between the anchor and the child 2
under a plastic cover with this symbol on it. restraint. Finally, tighten all three straps as you push the
child restraint rearward and downward into the seat,
Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with
removing slack in the straps according to the child
separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or
restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a
means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- NOTE:
facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant • Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the
restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in
hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a the strap.
means of adjusting the tension of the strap.
• When using the LATCH attaching system to install a
You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not
on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out
hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. Next, of reach of children. It is recommended that before
attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the
seat cover material. Then rotate the tether anchorage seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of

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reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child Installing Child Restraint Tether Strap
restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt
1. Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the
behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through
seat where you are placing the child restraint.
the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This
should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an
inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehicle
that the seat belts are not toys and should not be
played with, and never leave your child unattended in
the vehicle.

WARNING!
Improper installation of a child restraint to the
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or
child restraint. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly
when installing an infant or child restraint. 1— Cover A—Tether Strap Hook
3— Attaching Strap B—Tether Anchor

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2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat
for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If Belt
your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head The passenger seat belts are equipped with Automatic
restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, Locking Retractors (ALRs), which are designed to keep 2
route the tether strap under the head restraint and the lap portion tight around the child restraint.
between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head
The seat belt must be in the Automatic Locking Mode in
restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard
order to enable a child restraint to be tightly installed.
side of the head restraint.
Refer to “Automatic Locking Mode” in this section for
3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint details. A locking clip should not be necessary once the
to the anchor (B) and remove slack in the tether strap automatic locking feature is enabled. Position the shoul-
according to the child restraint manufacturer’s der and lap belt on the child restraint. The Automatic
instructions. Locking Retractor (ALR) is activated by first attaching
the child seat, then pulling all of the webbing out of the
WARNING! retractor, then allowing the webbing to retract. As the
webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to in-
indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking
creased head motion and possible injury to the child.
Mode. To release, simply unbuckle the seat belt by
Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child
seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. depressing the button, and allow the webbing to retract
into the retractor.

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In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the over the front of the seat when their back is against the
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.
buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening Make sure that:
on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the
• The child is upright in the seat.
buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times
to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug
release button facing out. as possible.
If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling and • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need slouching can move the belt out of position.
to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from
• If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the
the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch
child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a
plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the
child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind
child restraint secure, try a different seating position.
their back.
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

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Transporting Pets The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. 2
a collision. The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
shown under “Engine Oil”, under “Maintenance Proce-
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
dures” in section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS USED.
A long break-in period is not required for the engine in A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
your vehicle. thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). considered as a normal part of the break-in and not
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.

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SAFETY TIPS
WARNING!
Exhaust Gas
If you are required to drive with the deck lid open,
WARNING! make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), Vehicle
follow these safety tips:
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
out of the area.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.

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Airbag Warning Light Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Airbag Warning Light should come on and remain the Vehicle
on for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when the
Tires
ignition switch is first turned ON. If the LED is not lit
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
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during starting, have it checked. If the light stays on or
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
comes on while driving, have the system checked by an
lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
authorized dealer.
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
Defroster (including spare) for proper pressure.
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
Lights
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
feel the air directed against the windshield.
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
NOTE: If the defrost feature is not functioning, the beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
cause should be located and corrected immediately by an
Fluid Leaks
authorized service center. The windshield could fog up
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
while driving and obscure your visibility.
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. In addition, if
gasoline fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid,
transmission fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the
cause should be located and corrected immediately.

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CONTENTS
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䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 ▫ Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped . . . . . 87 ▫ UConnect威 System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 88 ▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . 109
▫ Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 ▫ Things You Should Know About Your
UConnect威 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
▫ Adjusting Side View Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . 90
䡵 Voice Recognition System (VR) —
䡵 Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威) —
If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
▫ Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation . . . 119
▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
▫ Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

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▫ Voice Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 ▫ Headlights, Parking Lights And Instrument

Panel Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
▫ Automatic Headlight System —
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . 124
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
▫ Headlight Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
▫ Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
▫ Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat . . . . . . . . . . . 129
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
▫ Adjustable Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
▫ Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 ▫ Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
▫ Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest . . . . . . . . . 132 ▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 ▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
䡵 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 ▫ High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . . 139
▫ Map/Reading/Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

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䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . . 140 ▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

▫ Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 147
▫ Mist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 ▫ Programming HomeLink威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
▫ Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available ▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming . . . . . 151
With Auto Headlights Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
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▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
▫ Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
▫ Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
䡵 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . 143
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped . . . . . . 144
䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
▫ Sunroof Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
▫ To Set At A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
▫ Auto Sunroof Express With Anti-Pinch
▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Protection — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 ▫ Sunshade Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

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▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 䡵 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

▫ Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 ▫ Driver’s Side Sunglass Holder —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
▫ Ignition Off Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
▫ Cargo Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
䡵 Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
䡵 Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
䡵 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 ▫ Dual Storage Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
䡵 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 ▫ Video Console — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
▫ Heated Or Cooled Cupholder — 䡵 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
▫ Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped . . . . . 167
▫ Rear Bottle Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
䡵 Beverage Cooler Storage Bin — If Equipped . . . 168

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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on
the view through the rear window.
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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

CAUTION!
This mirror will automatically adjust for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. Push in the button on the face To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
of the mirror to activate the dimming feature. spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.

1 — Auto Dimming Mirror Power Indicator

2 — On/Off Switch
3 — Auto Dimming Mirror Sensor

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Power Mirrors After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same
Both of the outside mirrors can be adjusted by using the direction you want the mirror to move. When finished,
controls mounted on the driver’s door panel. return the knob to the center O (OFF) position to guard
against accidentally moving a mirror position.
A rotary knob selects the left mirror, right mirror, or off
position.
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Mirror Directions
Power Mirror Switch

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Adjusting Side View Mirrors Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped

An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use
Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on automati-
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
cally. Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
inside mirror.
Outside Mirror — Passenger’s 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.

WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex
mirror will look smaller and farther away than they
really are. Relying too much on your right side mirror
could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other
object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
distance of a vehicle seen in this convex mirror.

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HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect姞) — NOTE: The UConnect威 system requires a cellular phone
IF EQUIPPED equipped with the Bluetooth威 ⬙Hands-Free Profile,⬙ Ver-
sion 0.96 or higher. See the UConnect威 website for
NOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain an
supported phones.
integrated Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威)
system. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for NOTE: For UConnect威 customer support, visit the
UConnect威 system operating instructions for these ra- following websites:
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dios. Radio sales code can be located on the lower right
• www.chrysler.com/uconnect
corner of the Radio faceplate.
• www.dodge.com/uconnect
UConnect威 is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle
communications system. UConnect威 allows you to dial a • www.jeep.com/uconnect
phone number with your cellular phone using simple
• or call 1–877–855–8400
voice commands (e.g., ⬙Call” ѧ “Mike” ѧ”Work⬙ or ⬙Dial”
ѧ “248-555-1212⬙). Your cellular phone’s audio is trans- UConnect威 allows you to transfer calls between the
mitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your
will automatically mute your radio when using the vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone
UConnect威 system. for private conversation.

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The UConnect威 system is driven through your radio or the mirror has the two control buttons (PHONE
Bluetooth威 “Hands-Free Profile” cellular phone. Button and VOICE RECOGNITION button) that will
UConnect威 features Bluetooth威 technology - the global enable you to access the system.
standard that enables different electronic devices to con-
Voice Recognition Button
nect to each other without wires or a docking station, so
Actual button location may vary with the ra-
UConnect威 works no matter where you stow your cellu-
dio. The individual buttons are described in the
lar phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long
“Operation” section.
as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the
vehicle’s UConnect威 system. The UConnect威 system
The UConnect威 system can be used with any Hands-Free
allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the
Profile certified Bluetooth威 cellular phone. See the
system. Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be
UConnect威 website for supported phones. If your cellu-
used with the system at a time. The system is available in
lar phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset
English, Spanish, or French languages.
Profile) you may not be able to use any UConnect威
Phone Button features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the
The rearview mirror contains the microphone phone manufacturer for details.
for the system (depending on the type of
mirror and radio equipped), and either the

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The UConnect威 system is fully integrated with the vehi- • For certain operations, compound commands can be
cle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect威 system used. For example, instead of saying ⬙Setup⬙ and then
can be adjusted either from the radio volume control ⬙Phone Pairing,⬙ the following compound command
knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right can be said: ⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙
switch), if so equipped.
• For each feature explanation in this section, only the
The radio display will be used for visual prompts from combined form of the voice command is given. You
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the UConnect威 system such as ⬙CELL⬙ or caller ID on can also break the commands into parts and say each
certain radios. part of the command when you are asked for it. For
example, you can use the combined form voice com-
Operation
mand ⬙Phonebook New Entry,⬙ or you can break the
Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect威
combined form command into two voice commands:
system and to navigate through the UConnect威 menu
⬙Phonebook⬙ and ⬙New Entry.⬙ Please remember, the
structure. Voice commands are required after most
UConnect威 system works best when you talk in a
UConnect威 system prompts. You will be prompted for a
normal conversational tone, as if speaking to someone
specific command and then guided through the available
sitting a few feet/meters away from you.
options.
Voice Command Tree
• Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for
Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section.
the beep, which follows the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt or another
prompt.

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Help Command To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer-
If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to ence your cellular phone Owner’s Manual. The
know your options at any prompt, say ⬙Help⬙ following UConnect威 website may also provide detailed instruc-
the beep. The UConnect威 system will play all the options tions for pairing.
at any prompt if you ask for help.
The following are general phone to UConnect威 system
To activate the UConnect威 system from idle, simply press pairing instructions:
the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for
• Press the PHONE button to begin.
directions. All UConnect威 system sessions begin with a
press of the PHONE button on the radio control head. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙
Cancel Command
At any prompt, after the beep, you can say ⬙Cancel⬙ and • When prompted, after the beep, say ⬙Pair a Phone⬙ and
you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a follow the audible prompts.
few instances the system will take you back to the
• You will be asked to say a four-digit Personal Identi-
previous menu.
fication Number (PIN), which you will later need to
Pair (Link) UConnect威 System to a Cellular Phone enter into your cellular phone. You can enter any
To begin using your UConnect威 system, you must pair four-digit PIN. You will not need to remember this PIN
your compatible Bluetooth威 enabled cellular phone. after the initial pairing process.

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• For identification purposes, you will be prompted to Dial by Saying a Number

give the UConnect威 system a name for your cellular
• Press the PHONE button to begin.
phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be
given a unique phone name. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Dial.⬙
• You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a
priority level between one and seven, with one being • The system will prompt you to say the number you
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the highest priority. You can pair up to seven cellular want to call.
phones to your UConnect威 system. However, at any
• For example, you can say ⬙234-567-8901⬙.
given time, only one cellular phone can be in use,
connected to your UConnect威 system. The priority • The UConnect威 system will confirm the phone num-
allows the UConnect威 system to know which cellular ber and then dial. The number will appear in the
phone to use if multiple cellular phones are in the display of certain radios.
vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three
Call by Saying a Name
and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the
UConnect威 system will use the priority three cellular • Press the PHONE button to begin.
phone when you make a call. You can select to use a
• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
lower priority cellular phone at any time (refer to
“Call.⬙
⬙Advanced Phone Connectivity⬙ in this section).

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• The system will prompt you to say the name of the • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
person you want to call. ⬙Phonebook New Entry.⬙
• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • When prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of
the name of the person you want to call. For example, long names helps the voice recognition and it is
you can say ⬙John Doe,⬙ where John Doe is a previ- recommended. For example, say ⬙Robert Smith⬙ or
ously stored name entry in the UConnect威 phonebook ⬙Robert⬙ instead of ⬙Bob.⬙
or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a
• When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g.,
name in the phonebook, refer to ⬙Add Names to Your
⬙Home,⬙ ⬙Work,⬙ ⬙Mobile,⬙ or ⬙Pager⬙). This will allow
UConnect威 Phonebook,⬙ in the phonebook.
you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook
• The UConnect威 system will confirm the name and entry, if desired.
then dial the corresponding phone number, which
• When prompted, recite the phone number for the
may appear in the display of certain radios.
phonebook entry that you are adding.
Add Names to Your UConnect威 Phonebook
After you are finished adding an entry into the phone-
NOTE: Adding names to the UConnect威 phonebook is book, you will be given the opportunity to add more
recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the
main menu.
• Press the PHONE button to begin.

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The UConnect威 system will allow you to enter up to 32 • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins
names in the phonebook with each name having up to as soon as the Bluetooth威 wireless phone connection is
four associated phone numbers and designations. Each made to the UConnect威, for example, after you start
language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible the vehicle.
only in that language. In addition, if equipped and
• A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down-
supported by your phone, UConnect威 automatically
loaded and updated every time a phone is connected
3
downloads your mobile phone’s phonebook.
to the UConnect威.
Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook
• Depending on the maximum number of entries down-
Transfer From Mobile Phone
loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest
If equipped and specifically supported by your phone,
downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail-
UConnect威 automatically downloads names (text names)
able, the previous downloaded phonebook is available
and number entries from the mobile phone’s phonebook.
for use.
Specific Bluetooth威 Phones with Phone Book Access
Profile may support this feature. See UConnect威 website • Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile
for supported phones. phone is accessible.
• To call a name from downloaded (or UConnect威) • Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded.
Phonebook, follow the procedure in “Call by Saying a SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone-
Name” section. book.

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• This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or • Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they
deleted on the UConnect威. These can only be edited on are already connected to any system via Bluetooth威,
the mobile phone. The changes are transferred and and you may see a message on the phone display that
updated to UConnect威 on the next phone connection. the Bluetooth威 link is busy. In this case, the user must
first disconnect or drop the Bluetooth威 connection to
Phonebook Download — Single Entry
the UConnect威 system, and then send the address
If equipped and supported by your phone, UConnect威
book entry via Bluetooth威. Please see your phone
allows the user to download entries from their phone via
Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to
Bluetooth威. To use this feature, press the PHONE button
drop the Bluetooth威 connection.
and say “Phonebook Download.” The system prompts,
“Ready to accept “V” card entry via Bluetooth威…” The • If the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters, it
system is now ready to accept phonebook entries from will only use the first 24 characters.
your phone using the Bluetooth威 Object Exchange Profile
Edit UConnect威 Phonebook Entries
(OBEX). Please see your phone Owner’s Manual for
specific instructions on how to send these entries from NOTE:
your phone. • Editing names in the phonebook is recommended
when the vehicle is not in motion.
NOTE:
• The phone handset must support Bluetooth威 OBEX • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be
transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature. deleted or edited.

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• Press the PHONE button to begin. and a home number, but you can add ”John Doe’s” work
number later using the ⬙Phonebook Edit⬙ feature.
• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Phonebook Edit.⬙ Delete UConnect威 Phonebook Entry
• You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended
entry that you wish to edit. when the vehicle is not in motion. 3
• Next, choose the number designation (home, work, • Press the PHONE button to begin.
mobile, or pager) that you wish to edit.
• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
• When prompted, recite the new phone number for the ⬙Phonebook Delete.⬙
phonebook entry that you are editing.
• After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will
After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish
you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in to delete. You can either say the name of a phonebook
the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return entry that you wish to delete or you can say ⬙List
to the main menu. Names⬙ to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook
from which you choose. To select one of the entries
⬙Phonebook Edit⬙ can be used to add another phone
from the list, press the VOICE RECOGNITION button
number to a name entry that already exists in the phone-
while the UConnect威 system is playing the desired
book. For example, the entry John Doe may have a mobile
entry and say ⬙Delete.⬙

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• After you enter the name, the UConnect威 system will • Note that only the phonebook in the current language
ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, is deleted.
work, mobile, pager, or all. Say the designation you
• Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be
wish to delete.
deleted or edited.
• Note that only the phonebook entry in the current
List All Names in the UConnect威 Phonebook
language is deleted.
• Press the PHONE button to begin.
• Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be
deleted or edited. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Phonebook List Names.⬙
Delete/Erase “All” UConnect威 Phonebook Entries
• The UConnect威 system will play the names of all the
• Press the PHONE button to begin.
phonebook entries, including the downloaded phone-
• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say book entries, if available.
⬙Phonebook Erase All.⬙
• To call one of the names in the list, press the VOICE
• The UConnect威 system will ask you to verify that you RECOGNITION button during the playing of the
wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook. desired name, and say ⬙Call.⬙
• After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be
deleted.

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NOTE: The user can also exercise ⬙Edit⬙ or ⬙Delete⬙ Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No Call
operations at this point. Currently in Progress
When you receive a call on your cellular phone, the
• The UConnect威 system will then prompt you as to the
UConnect威 system will interrupt the vehicle audio sys-
number designation you wish to call.
tem, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the
• The selected number will be dialed. call. Press the PHONE button to accept the call. To reject 3
the call, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear
Phone Call Features
a single beep, indicating that the incoming call was
The following features can be accessed through the
rejected.
UConnect威 system if the feature(s) are available on your
cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call
plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be Currently in Progress
accessed through the UConnect威 system. Check with If a call is currently in progress and you have another
your cellular service provider for the features that you incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for
have. call waiting that you normally hear when using your
cellular phone. Press the PHONE button to place the
current call on hold and answer the incoming call.

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NOTE: The UConnect威 system compatible phones in To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the
the market today do not support rejecting an incoming PHONE button until you hear a single beep.
call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user
Toggling Between Calls
can only answer an incoming call or ignore it.
If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold),
Making a Second Call While Current Call is in press the PHONE button until you hear a single beep,
Progress indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls
To make a second call while you are currently on a call, have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at a
press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say ⬙Dial⬙ time.
or ⬙Call⬙ followed by the phone number or phonebook
Conference Call
entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while
When two calls are in progress (one active and one on
the second call is in progress. To go back to the first call,
hold), press and hold the PHONE button until you hear
refer to ⬙Toggling Between Calls⬙ in this section. To
a double beep indicating that the two calls have been
combine two calls, refer to ⬙Conference Call⬙ in this
joined into one conference call.
section.
Three-Way Calling
Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold
To initiate three-way calling, press the VOICE RECOG-
To put a call on hold, press the PHONE button until you
NITION button while a call is in progress, and make a
hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold.
second phone call, as described under ⬙Making a Second
Call While Current Call is in Progress.⬙ After the second

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call has established, press and hold the PHONE button NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the
until you hear a double beep, indicating that the two calls UConnect威 system.
have been joined into one conference call.
Call Continuation
Call Termination Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the
To end a call in progress, momentarily press the PHONE UConnect威 system after the vehicle ignition key has been
button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if switched to OFF. Call continuation functionality avail-
3
there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call. able on the vehicle can be any one of three types:
If the active call is terminated by the far end, a call on • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can
hold may not become active automatically. This is cell continue on the UConnect威 system either until the call
phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates
and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep. cessation of the call on the UConnect威 system and
Redial transfer of the call to the mobile phone.

• Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can
continue on the UConnect威 system for a certain dura-
• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say tion, after which the call is automatically transferred
⬙Redial.⬙ from the UConnect威 system to the mobile phone.
• The UConnect威 system will call the last number that • An active call is automatically transferred to the
was dialed from your cellular phone. mobile phone after the ignition key is switched to OFF.

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UConnect姞 System Features Emergency Assistance

If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is
Language Selection
reachable:
To change the language that the UConnect威 system is
using: • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency
number for your area.
• Press the PHONE button to begin.
If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect威 system
• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
is operational, you may reach the emergency number as
the name of the language you wish to switch to
follows:
English, Espanol, or Francais.
• Press the PHONE button to begin.
• Continue to follow the system prompts to complete
the language selection. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Emergency⬙ and the UConnect威 system will instruct
After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and
the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num-
voice commands will be in that language.
ber. This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and
NOTE: After every UConnect威 language change opera- Mexico.
tion, only the language-specific 32-name phonebook is
usable. The paired phone name is not language-specific
and usable across all languages.

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NOTE:
WARNING!
• The emergency number dialed is based on the country
where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and Your phone must be turned on and paired to the
Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may UConnect威 system to allow use of this vehicle feature
not be applicable with the available cellular service in emergency situations, when the cell phone has
and area. network coverage and stays paired to the UConnect威 3
system.
• If supported, this number may be programmable on
some systems. To do this, press the PHONE button
Towing Assistance
and say ‘Setup’, followed by ‘Emergency’.
If you need towing assistance:
• The UConnect威 system does slightly lower your
• Press the PHONE button to begin.
chances of successfully making a phone call as to that
for the cell phone directly. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Towing Assistance.⬙

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NOTE: Working with Automated Systems

• The towing assistance number dialed is based on the This method is used in instances where one generally has
country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while
2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14- navigating through an automated telephone system.
3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside
You can use your UConnect威 system to access a voice
Mexico City in Mexico).
mail system or an automated service, such as a paging
• If supported, this number may be programmable on service or automated customer service line. Some ser-
some systems. To do this, press the PHONE button vices require immediate response selection. In some
and say “Setup”’, followed by “Towing Assistance”. instances, that may be too quick for use of the UConnect威
system.
Paging
To learn how to page, refer to ⬙Working with Automated When calling a number with your UConnect威 system
Systems.⬙ Paging works properly except for pagers of that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone
certain companies, which time out a little too soon to sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can press
work properly with the UConnect威 system. the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say the sequence
you wish to enter, followed by the word ⬙Send.⬙ For
Voice Mail Calling
example, if required to enter your PIN followed with a
To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to ⬙Working
pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you can press the VOICE RECOGNI-
with Automated Systems.⬙
TION button and say, ⬙3 7 4 6 # Send.⬙ Saying a number,

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or sequence of numbers, followed by ⬙Send,⬙ is also to be • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time
used for navigating through an automated customer out settings that are too short and may not allow the
service center menu structure, and to leave a number on use of this feature.
a pager.
Barge In - Overriding Prompts
You can also send stored UConnect威 phonebook entries The “Voice Recognition” button can be used when you
as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice
3
entries. To use this feature, dial the number you wish to recognition command immediately. For example, if a
call and then press the VOICE RECOGNITION button prompt is asking ⬙Would you like to pair a phone, clear
and say, “Send.” The system will prompt you to enter the a...,⬙ you could press the VOICE RECOGNITION button
name or number and say the name of the phonebook and say, ⬙Pair a Phone⬙ to select that option without
entry you wish to send. The UConnect威 system will then having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt.
send the corresponding phone number associated with
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF
the phonebook entry, as tones over the phone.
Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system
NOTE: from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnect威 sys-
• You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone tem will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
network configurations. This is normal.
• Press the PHONE button to begin.

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• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s
⬙Setup Confirmations.⬙ The UConnect威 system will audio system. The UConnect威 system will work the same
play the current confirmation prompt status and you as if you dial the number using voice recognition.
will be given the choice to change it.
NOTE: Certain brands of cellular phones do not send
Phone and Network Status Indicators the dial ring to the UConnect威 system to play it on the
If available on the radio and/or on a premium display vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this
such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by situation, after successfully dialing a number the user
your cellular phone, the UConnect威 system will provide may feel that the call did not go through even though the
notification to inform you of your phone and network call is in progress. Once your call is answered, you will
status when you are attempting to make a phone call hear the audio.
using UConnect威. The status is given for roaming, net-
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF)
work signal strength, phone battery strength, etc.
When you mute the UConnect威 system, you will still be
Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad able to hear the conversation coming from the other
You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In
keypad and still use the UConnect威 system (while dial- order to mute the UConnect威 system:
ing via the cellular phone keypad, the user must exercise
• Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button.
caution and take precautionary safety measures). By
dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth威 cellular • Following the beep, say ⬙Mute.⬙

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In order to un-mute the UConnect威 system: If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth威
connection between a UConnect威 paired cellular phone
• Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button.
and the UConnect威 system, follow the instructions de-
• Following the beep, say ⬙Mute off.⬙ scribed in your cellular phone User’s Manual.
Advanced Phone Connectivity List Paired Cellular Phone Names
3
Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone • Press the PHONE button to begin.
The UConnect威 system allows ongoing calls to be trans-
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
ferred from your cellular phone to the UConnect威 system
“Setup Phone Pairing.”
without terminating the call. To transfer an ongoing call
from your UConnect威 paired cellular phone to the • When prompted, say ⬙List Phones.⬙
UConnect威 system or vice versa, press the VOICE REC-
• The UConnect威 system will play the phone names of
OGNITION button and say ⬙Transfer Call.⬙
all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to
Connect or Disconnect Link Between the the lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired
UConnect威 System and Cellular Phone phone being announced, press the VOICE RECOGNI-
Your cellular phone can be paired with many different TION button and say “Select” or “Delete.” Also, see
electronic devices, but can only be actively ⬙connected⬙ the next two sections for an alternate way to “select”
with one electronic device at a time. or “delete” a paired phone.

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Select Another Cellular Phone Delete UConnect威 Paired Cellular Phones

This feature allows you to select and start using another
• Press the PHONE button to begin.
phone paired with the UConnect威 system.
• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
• Press the PHONE button to begin.
⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙
• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
• At the next prompt, say ⬙Delete⬙ and follow the
⬙Setup Select Phone⬙ and follow the prompts.
prompts.
• You can also press the VOICE RECOGNITION button
• You can also press the VOICE RECOGNITION button
at any time while the list is being played, and then
at any time while the list is being played, and then
choose the phone that you wish to select.
choose the phone you wish to delete.
• The selected phone will be used for the next phone
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect姞
call. If the selected phone is not available, the
System
UConnect威 system will return to using the highest
priority phone present in or near (approximately UConnect威 Tutorial
within 30 ft (9 m)) the vehicle. To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the
PHONE button and say “UConnect威 Tutorial.”

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Voice Training This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The
For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- system will adapt to the last trained voice only.
nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect威
To restore the Voice Recognition system to factory default
system Voice Training feature may be used. To enter this
settings, enter the Voice Training session via the above
training mode, follow one of the two following proce-
procedure and follow the prompts.
dures: 3
Voice Recognition (VR)
From outside the UConnect威 mode (e.g., from radio
mode): • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to
provide at least 1⁄2 in (1 cm) gap between the overhead
• Press and hold the VOICE RECOGNITION button for
console (if equipped) and the mirror.
five seconds until the session begins, or,
• Always wait for the beep before speaking.
• Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say the
⬙Setup, Voice Training⬙ command. • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would
speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from
Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the
you.
UConnect威 system. For best results, the Voice Training
session should be completed when the vehicle is parked • Make sure that no one other than you is speaking
with the engine running, all windows closed, and the during a voice recognition period.
blower fan switched off.

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• Performance is maximized under: • It is not recommended to store similar sounding

names in the UConnect威 phonebook.
• low-to-medium blower setting,
• Phonebook (Downloaded and UConnect威 Local) name
• low-to-medium vehicle speed,
recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not
• low road noise, similar.
• smooth road surface, • You can say ⬙O⬙ (letter ⬙O⬙) for ⬙0⬙ (zero). ⬙800⬙ must be
spoken ⬙eight-zero-zero.⬙
• fully closed windows,
• Even though international dialing for most number
• dry weather condition.
combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing
• Even though the system is designed for users speaking number combinations may not be supported.
in North American English, French, and Spanish ac-
• In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be
cents, the system may not always work for some.
compromised with the convertible top down.
• When navigating through an automated system such
as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of
speaking the digit string, make sure to say ⬙Send.⬙
• Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is
not in motion is recommended.

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Far End Audio Performance • Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by
lowering the in-vehicle audio volume.
• Audio quality is maximized under:
• In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be
• low-to-medium blower setting,
compromised with the convertible top down.
• low-to-medium vehicle speed,
Bluetooth威 Communication Link 3
• low road noise, Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to
the UConnect威 system. When this happens, the connec-
• smooth road surface,
tion can generally be re-established by switching the
• fully closed windows, phone off/on. Your cellular phone is recommended to
remain in Bluetooth威 ON mode.
• dry weather conditions, and
Power-Up
• operation from the driver’s seat.
After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the
• Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you
to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and must wait at least five seconds prior to using the system.
not the UConnect威 system.

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Voice Commands Voice Commands

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

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Voice Commands Voice Commands

Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s)
language return to main menu return or main menu
list names select phone select
list phones send
mobile set up phone settings or phone
mute set up
mute off towing assistance
new entry transfer call
no UConnect威 Tutorial
pager try again
pair a phone voice training
phone pairing pairing work
phonebook phone book yes
previous
record again
redial

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General Information VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) — IF

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and EQUIPPED
RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation
following conditions:
This Voice Recognition system allows you to
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by control your AM, FM radio, satellite radio, disc
the party responsible for compliance could void the player, and a memo recorder.
3
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of
• This device must accept any interference received, the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com-
including interference that may cause undesired mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a
operation. raised voice level.

WARNING!
Any voice commanded system should be used only
in safe driving conditions and all attention should be
kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may
result in an accident causing serious injury or death.

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

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Commands In this mode, you can say the following commands:

The Voice Recognition system understands two types of
• “Radio” (to switch to the radio mode)
commands. Universal commands are available at all
times. Local commands are available if the supported • “Disc” (to switch to the disc mode)
radio mode is active.
• “Memo” (to switch to the memo recorder)
Changing the Volume
3
• “System Setup” (to switch to system setup)
1. Start a dialogue by pressing the VR hard-key.
Radio AM (or Radio Long Wave or Radio Medium
2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”). Wave — If Equipped)
To switch to the AM band say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In
3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the
this mode, you may say the following commands:
volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Recogni-
tion system is speaking. Please note the volume setting • “Frequency” (to change the frequency)
for VR is different then the audio system.
• “Next Station” (to select the next station)
Main Menu
• “Previous Station” (to select the previous station)
Start a dialogue by pressing the VR hard-key. You may
say “Main Menu” to switch to the main menu. • “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu)
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)

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Radio FM • “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel)

To switch to the FM band say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In
• “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels)
this mode, you may say the following commands:
• “Select Name” (to say the name of a channel)
• “Frequency” (to change the frequency)
• “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu)
• “Next Station” (to select the next station)
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)
• “Previous Station” (to select the previous station)
Disc
• “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu)
To switch to the disc mode say “Disc”. In this mode, you
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) may say the following commands:
Satellite Radio • “Track” (#) (to change the track)
To switch to satellite radio mode say “Sat” or “Satellite
• “Next Track” (to play the next track)
Radio”. In this mode, you may say the following com-
mands: • “Previous Track” (to play the previous track)
• “Channel Number” (to change the channel by its • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)
spoken number)
• “Next Channel” (to select the next channel)

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Memo − “Previous” (to play the previous memo)

To switch to the voice recorder mode say “Memo”. In this
− “Delete” (to delete a memo)
mode, you may say the following commands:
• “Delete All” (to delete all memos)
• “New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During the
recording you may press the VR hard-key to stop System Setup
recording. You proceed by saying one of the following To switch to system setup say “Setup”. In this mode, you
3
commands: may say the following commands:
− “Save” (to save the memo) • “Language English”
− “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Language French”
− “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Language Spanish”
• “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) • “Tutorial”
— During the playback you may press the VR hard-
• “Voice Training”
key to stop playing memos. You proceed by saying one
of the following commands: NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the VR
hard-key first and wait for the beep before speaking the
− “Repeat” (to repeat a memo)
“Barge In” commands.
− “Next” (to play the next memo)

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Voice Training SEATS

For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-
Manual Front Seat Adjustments
nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect威
system Voice Training feature may be used. Forward/Rearward
The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near the floor.
1. Press the VR hard-key, say “System Setup” and once
Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired position.
you are in that menu then say “Voice Training.” This will
train your own voice to the system and will improve
recognition.
2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the
UConnect威 System. For best results, the Voice Training
session should be completed when the vehicle is parked,
engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan
switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new
user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only.

Manual Seat Adjusting Bar

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After releasing the adjusting bar, apply forward and

rearward body pressure to be sure the seat is latched.
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
3
mechanism, located on the outboard side of the seat,
raises and lowers it. Total travel is 2.2 in. (56 mm).

Manual Seat Height Adjustment Lever

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Reclining Bucket Seats

WARNING!
The recliner control is on the side of the seat. To recline,
lean forward slightly before lifting the lever, then lean • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might
normal position. 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.

Seatback Adjustment

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Lumbar Support — If Equipped Power Seats — If Equipped

This feature allows you to increase or decrease the The power seat switches are on the outboard side of the
amount of lumbar support. The control lever is located seat near the floor. Use the front switch to move the seat
on the outboard side of the driver’s seatback. Turn the up, down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat. The rear
control lever downward to increase and upward to switch controls the seatback recliner.
decrease the desired amount of lumbar support. 3

Power Seat Switches

Lumbar Support

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CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat as it may
cause damage to the seat controls.

Heated Seats — If Equipped

This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats.
The controls for the heated seats are located in the center
console below the climate controls. There are indicator
lights in the switches, which indicate a low heat setting
(one light lit) or high heat setting (two lights lit).

Heated Seat Switches

Press the switch once to choose High (two
lights), press it a second time to choose Low
(one light), press it a third time to turn the
heater Off (no lights).

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Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat

WARNING!
The recline handle on the front passenger seat also
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin releases the seatback to fold forward.
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care 3
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat
that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.

Seatback Adjustment

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The hard seatback features a work surface and a molded Adjustable Head Restraints
rim for retaining items stored on the seat back panel. Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in
the event of impact from the rear. Adjust the restraints so
that the upper edge is as high as practical. To raise, pull
up on the head restraint. To lower, depress the button on
the post guide and push down on the head restraint.

Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat

Adjustable Head Restraint

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Folding Rear Seat

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

Folding Rear Seats

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

Folding Rear Seat Armrest

Hood Release Lever

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2. Lift the secondary latch located under the front edge

of the hood, near the center and raise the hood.

Hood Prop Rod Hole Location

Before closing the hood, make sure to stow the prop rod
Hood Safety Catch in its proper location. To prevent possible damage, do not
Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at
position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
on the left underside of the hood.

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lighting also comes on when a door is opened or the

WARNING!
dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the second
If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when detent.
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.

LIGHTS
Map/Reading/Interior Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors above
the rearview mirror. Each light can be turned on by
pressing the barrel. Press the barrel a second time to turn
the light off. Both of these lights can swivel so that the
light can be aimed at a specific spot, if desired. The lights
will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, Interior Dome Lamp
so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the There is a second light located midway back in the
vehicle. They will not turn off automatically. Interior headliner.

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To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off

automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are on
because a door is open. To restore interior light operation,
either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light 3
switch.
Headlights, Parking Lights and Instrument Panel
Lights
Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent
for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for
headlight operation. Turn to the third detent AUTO Headlight Switch
headlight operation (if equipped).

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To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped
rotate the center portion of the multifunction lever up or Turning the end of the multifunction lever to the third
down. detent (AUTO), will activate the automatic headlight
system.
With the engine running and the multifunction lever in
the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on and turn
off based on the surrounding light levels.
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
ignition switch is turned OFF. Only the headlights will
illuminate during this time. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Dimmer Control Information Center (EVIC)” under “Customer-
Programmable Features” in Section 4 to turn this feature
“On/Off” or set the time interval.

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Flash-To-Pass NOTE: On this vehicle, the DRL will automatically turn

You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by off when the turn signal is in operation and automatically
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This turn back on when the turn signal is not operating.
will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and
Lights On Reminder
remain on until the lever is released.
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
NOTE: If the multifunction lever is held in the flash-to- is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver
3
pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams when the driver’s door is opened.
will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds for the next
Fog Lights — If Equipped
flash-to-pass operation.
The front fog light switch is on the multifunction
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the
The high beam lights will come on as DRL at DRL parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull
intensity (lower), whenever the ignition is ON, the engine out the end of the multifunction lever.
is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake
is off, the turn signal is off, and the shift lever is in any
position except PARK.

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Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially up or down without moving beyond the detent.

Front Fog Light Control

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.

Turn Signal Control

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If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a

very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light
bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is
defective.
Turn Signal Auto-Mode
3
You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially upward or downward without moving beyond
the detent. The turn signal will automatically flash three
times, regardless of how long the lever is held.
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch High Beam/Low Beam Select
the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you, to
switch the headlights back to low beam.

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent past the
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch intermittent settings for low speed wiper operation, or to
on the control lever. The lever is located on the the second detent past the intermittent settings for high
right side of the steering column. speed wiper operation.
NOTE: The wipers will automatically return to the park
position if you turn the ignition switch OFF while they
are operating. The wipers will resume operation when
you turn the ignition switch to the ON position again.

CAUTION!
• Turn the windshield wipers off when driving
through an automatic car wash. Damage to the
windshield wipers may result if the wiper control
is left in any position other than off.
(Continued)
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever

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For vehicles equipped with the Speed Sensitive Intermit-

CAUTION! (Continued)
tent Wiper System, the wiper delay times depend on
• Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents vehicle speed. If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph
the windshield wiper blades from returning to the (16 km/h), delay times will double.
off position. If the windshield wiper control is
turned off and the blades cannot return to the off WARNING! 3
position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
Intermittent Wiper System could lead to an accident. You might not see other
Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi- vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
tions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause the windshield during freezing weather, warm the
between cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the wind- windshield with defroster before and during wind-
shield wiper/washer control lever to the first detent, and shield washer use.
then turn the end of the lever to select the desired delay
interval. There are five delay settings, which allow you to
regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle
every second to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds
between cycles.

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Mist Feature Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available With

Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single Auto Headlights Only)
wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on
wipers will continue to operate. if the multifunction lever (on the left side of the steering
column) is placed in the A (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. For details, refer to ”Headlights
with Wipers,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle In-
formation Center” in Section 4 of this manual.
Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the windshield wiper/washer
Mist Control control lever toward you and hold it for as long as
washer spray is desired.

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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
3
cycles and then turn off.

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping control
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of
the steering column.

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To unlock the steering column, pull the control handle ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
outward. To tilt the steering column, move the steering When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over
wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph
shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel (40 km/h).
outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering
The Electronic Speed Control lever is located on the right
column in position, push the control handle inward until
side of the steering wheel.
fully engaged.

WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The
telescoping adjustment must be locked while driv-
ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or
driving without the telescoping adjustment locked
could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Electronic Speed Control Lever

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To Activate To Set At A Desired Speed

Push and release the ON/OFF button located When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, press down
on the end of the Electronic Speed Control on the lever and release SET DECEL. Release the accel-
lever. The CRUISE indicator in the instrument erator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.
cluster will illuminate. To turn the system off,
NOTE:
push and release the ON/OFF button a second time. The
• The vehicle must be traveling at least 25 mph
3
CRUISE indicator will turn off. Be sure to turn the system
(40 km/h) for the Electronic Speed Control to set.
off when not in use.
• The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and
NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system will auto-
on level ground before pressing the lever SET DECEL.
matically turn off when the ignition is turned OFF.
To Deactivate
WARNING! A soft tap on the brake pedal, or pulling the Electronic
Speed Control lever toward you (CANCEL), or normal
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control when not in
brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate
use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the
the Electronic Speed Control without erasing the set
system or cause it to go faster than you want. You
speed from memory. Pressing the ON/OFF button or
could lose control and have an accident. Always
turning off the ignition erases the set speed from
leave the system off when you are not using it.
memory.

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To Resume Speed To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is

If you deactivated the Electronic Speed Control without set, push down and hold the lever SET DECEL. Release
erasing the set speed from memory and your vehicle the lever when the desired speed is reached, and the new
speed is above 20 mph (32 km/h) you can resume the set speed will be established.
previous set speed. To do so, push the lever up and
Tapping the SET DECEL lever once will result in a 1 mph
release RESUME ACCEL, and then remove your foot
(2 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the button is tapped,
from the accelerator pedal.
speed decreases.
To Vary The Speed Setting
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- WARNING!
crease speed by pushing up and holding the lever
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the
RESUME ACCEL. Release the lever when the desired
system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve-
speed is reached, and the new set speed will be estab-
hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you
lished.
could lose control. An accident could be the result.
Tapping RESUME ACCEL once will result in a 1 mph Don’t use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or
(2 km/h) speed increase. Each time the lever is tapped, on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, or
speed increases so that tapping the lever three times will slippery.
increase speed by 3 mph (5 km/h), etc.

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To Accelerate For Passing The HomeLink威 buttons that are located in the headliner
Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the or sun visor designate the three different HomeLink威
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. channels.
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains 3
speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on
moderate hills is normal.
On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so
it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed
Control.

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED

HomeLink威 replaces up to three remote controls (hand-
held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage
door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security HomeLink威 Buttons
systems. The HomeLink威 unit operates off your vehicle’s NOTE: HomeLink威 is disabled when the Vehicle Secu-
battery. rity Alarm is active.

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Programming Homelink姞
WARNING!
Before You Begin
• Your motorized door or gate will open and close
If you have not trained any of the HomeLink威 buttons,
while you are training the universal transceiver.
erase all channels before you begin training.
Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in
the path of the door or gate. Only use this trans- To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for up
ceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop to 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes.
and reverse” feature as required by Federal safety
It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the
standards. This includes most garage door opener
handheld transmitter of the device being programmed to
models manufactured after 1982. Do not use a
HomeLink威 for more efficient training and accurate
garage door opener without these safety features.
transmission of the radio-frequency signal.
Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at
www.HomeLink.com for safety information or as- Your vehicle should be parked outside of the garage
sistance. when programming.
• Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dan- Begin Programming
gerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage
while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
cause serious injury or death. 2. Hold the battery side of the handheld transmitter
away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program.

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Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away • After training a HomeLink威 channel, if the garage
from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program while door does not operate with HomeLink威 and the ga-
keeping the indicator light in view. rage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the
garage door opener may have a rolling code. If so,
3. Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen
proceed to Step 5 “Programming A Rolling Code
HomeLink威 button and the handheld transmitter button
until the HomeLink威 indicator changes from a slow to a
System.” 3
rapidly blinking light, then release both the HomeLink威 4. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink威 button
and handheld transmitter buttons. and observe the indicator light.
Watch for the HomeLink威 indicator to change flash rates. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is
When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up to complete and the garage door (or device) should activate
30 seconds, or longer in rare cases. The garage door may when the HomeLink威 button is pressed.
open and close while you train.
If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and
NOTE: then turns to a constant light, proceed to Step 5 “Pro-
• Some gate operators and garage door openers may gramming A Rolling Code System.”
require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in
5. Programming A Rolling Code System
the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming” section.
At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate
the “Learn” or “Training” button.

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This can usually be found where the hanging antenna 6. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Training”
wire is attached to the garage door opener motor. It is button. The name and color of the button may vary by
NOT the button normally used to open and close the manufacturer.
door.
NOTE: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate the next
step after the “Learn” button has been pressed.
7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed
HomeLink威 button twice (holding the button for two
seconds each time). If the device is plugged in and
activates, programming is complete.
If the device does not activate, press the button a third
time (for two seconds) to complete the training.
If you have any problems, or require assistance, please
call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at
www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
Training The Garage Door Opener
To program the remaining two HomeLink威 buttons,
1 — Door Opener
2 — Training Button
repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT
erase the channels.

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Using HomeLink威 Gate Operator/Canadian Programming

To operate, simply press and release the programmed Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig-
HomeLink威 button. Activation will now occur for the nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans-
trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, mission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink威
security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this
etc. The handheld transmitter of the device may also be Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to 3
used at any time. time-out in the same manner.
Reprogramming a Single Homelink威 Button It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling
To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, process to prevent possible overheating of the garage
follow these steps: door or gate motor.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. If you are having difficulties programming a garage door
opener or a gate operator, replace “Programming
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button until
HomeLink威” Step 3, with the following:
the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not
release the button. 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink威 button
while you press and release - every two seconds
3. Without releasing the button, proceed with Program-
(“cycle”) your handheld transmitter until HomeLink威
ming Homelink威 Step 2 and follow all remaining steps.

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has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The Troubleshooting Tips

indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when If you are having trouble programming HomeLink威, here
fully trained. are some of the most common solutions:
If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in • Replace the battery in the original transmitter.
at this time.
• Press the “Learn” button on the Garage Door Opener
Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming to complete the training for a Rolling Code.
HomeLink威,” earlier in this section.
• Did you unplug the device for training, and remember
Security to plug it back in?
It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn
If you have any problems, or require assistance, please
in your vehicle.
call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at
To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
20 seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all
channels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be
erased.
The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver is disabled when
the Vehicle Security Alarm is active.

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General Information POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED

This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry The sunroof controls are mounted between the sun visors
Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following in the Dome/Reading Lamp.
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
3
2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE:
• The transmitter has been tested and it complies with
FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
device.
Power Sunroof Switch
• The term IC before the certification/registration num- 1 — Left Interior Light 3 — ATC Sensor (If Equipped)
ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical 2 — Power Sunroof Switch 4 — Right Interior Light
specifications were met.

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Sunroof Operation
WARNING!
Opening Sunroof Manually
• Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in
Press the switch rearward and hold, and the sunroof will
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
open automatically from any position. The sunroof will
tended children, can become entrapped by the
open fully, then stop automatically. During this opera-
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
tion, any release of the sunroof switch will stop the
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
sunroof.
injury or death.
• In an accident, there is greater risk of being Opening Sunroof - Express
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof
could also be seriously injured or killed. Always will open automatically from any position. The sunroof
fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all will open fully, then stop automatically. This is called
passengers are properly secured too. Express Open. During Express Open operation, any
• Do not allow small children to operate the sun- movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
roof. Never allow fingers or other body parts, or Closing Sunroof Manually
any object to project through the sunroof opening. To close the sunroof from an open or vent position, press
Injury may result. and hold the switch forward. The sunroof will close fully
and stop automatically. Release the switch to stop sun-
roof travel at any point.

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Venting Sunroof - Express NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is
Press and release the ⬙V⬙ button, and the sunroof will open.
open to the vent position. This is called Express Vent.
Wind Buffeting
Closing Sunroof - Express Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
Press the switch forward and release, and the sunroof pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
will close automatically from any position. The sunroof ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
3
will close fully, then stop automatically. This is called windows down, or the sunroof (if so equipped) in certain
Express Close. During Express Close operation, any open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof. rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, then open the front and rear
Auto Sunroof Express With Anti-Pinch Protection
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
— If Equipped
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun-
During express closing, anytime an obstacle that restricts
roof opening to minimize the buffeting.
glass movement is detected, the motor will stop and
reverse travel to avoid pinching the object. Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
Sunshade Operation
the glass panel.
The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the
sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens.

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Ignition Off Operation ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS

For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle There are two 12-Volt electrical outlets on this vehicle.
Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switch Both of the outlets are protected by a fuse.
will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch
The instrument panel power outlet, located below the
is turned OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this
climate control knobs, has power available only when the
feature.
ignition is ON. This outlet will also operate a conven-
For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power sunroof tional cigar lighter unit.
switch will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned OFF. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature. The time is programmable. For
details, refer to “Key-Off Power Delay,” under “Personal
Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Sec-
tion 4 of this manual.

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The center console power outlet is powered directly from

the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged
into this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent
engine starting.

Instrument Panel Power Outlet

NOTE: If desired, the instrument panel power outlet
can be converted by your authorized dealer to provide
power with the ignition switch while in the LOCK
position. Console Interior

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WARNING! CAUTION!
To avoid serious injury or death: • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
• Do not use a three-prong adapter. power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in
• Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. 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 discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
the vehicle. and/or prevent engine starting.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
electric shock and failure. vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.

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CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF

CAUTION!
EQUIPPED
An optional ash receiver is available from your autho- For vehicles equipped with the heated and cooled
rized dealer and will fit in the center console front cupholder, locate the cup holder ash receiver in the
cupholder. forward cupholder.
3
The optional ash receiver also comes with a cigar lighter.
You may use the power outlet, located in the instrument
panel below the climate control knobs, or in the bottom of
the console compartment, for this cigar lighter.

Ash Receiver

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CUPHOLDERS
Heated or Cooled Cupholder — If Equipped
With this feature the rear cavity of the cupholder can
keep cool beverages cool, and hot beverages hot. The rear
cup holder heats to 140°F (60°C) or cools to 35°F (1.6°C).
The switch is located on the front of the center console
and has three positions: Heat, Off or Cool.
When the unit is on and the LED is Red, the cupholder is
being heated. When the LED is Blue, the cupholder is
being cooled.

Heated or Cooled Cupholder

CAUTION!
Make sure the beverage container can withstand the
temperatures shown above, when using the Cooled
or Heated Cupholder.

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Rear Bottle Holders

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

Rear Bottle Holder

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STORAGE
Driver’s Side Sunglass Holder — If Equipped
An integrated sunglass holder is located in the headliner
above the sun visor. To access the sunglass holder, lower
the sun visor. Small items such as toll tickets can be
stored between the two straps, while sunglasses or other
items can be stored above the two straps.

Sunglass Holder
Cargo Area
The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying
versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling
nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters. When
the seats are folded down, they provide a continuous,
nearly flat extension of the load floor.

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When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make

WARNING! (Continued)
sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the
seatback above the seat strap. • To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The
WARNING! rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit 3
• Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into in seats and use seat belts.
position. If the seatback in not securely locked • The weight and position of cargo and passengers
into position, the seat will not provide the proper can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve-
stability for child seats and/or passengers. An hicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting
improperly latched seat could cause serious injury. in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the loading your vehicle:
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put heavier
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could objects as low and as far forward as possible.
be seriously injured in an accident. Children
should be seated and using the proper restraint Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle.
system. Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or
behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to
(Continued) sway.

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Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the

seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dan-
gerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.

CONSOLE FEATURES
The center console armrest slides forward from design
position to provide added user comfort. Two cupholders,
each of which can accommodate large beverage contain-
ers. A one piece cupholder insert for both cavities can
easily be removed for cleaning. The cupholders will also
accommodate large size cups and 20 oz. (.5 L) bottles. An
optional removable ashtray may be located in the one
cupholder. Console Features
Dual Storage Bins
Lifting a latch at the front of the hinged armrest provides
access to these storage areas.

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The left latch opens to the top storage area.

The lower bin can be accessed directly, without first
exposing the upper bin, by operating the right latch with
the armrest down.
The first storage bin can be used to hold smaller items. 3
The lower storage bin includes a molded-in coin holder,
room for CD’s, DVD’s, and a power outlet that allows a
cell phone to recharge while concealed.
NOTE:
• A notch in the side of the console base under the
armrest will also allow use of cell phone while still
Storage Console Detail plugged into the power outlet and with the armrest
latched down.
1 — Release Top Compartment
2 — Release Bottom Compartment • The power outlet located inside the console can also
3 — Top Compartment
4 — Bottom Compartment energize the cigar lighter in the available Smoker’s
Package.

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Video Console — If Equipped

The optional VES™ (Video Entertainment System) in-
cludes the following components:
• The screen for a rear seat DVD player is stored under
the armrest.
• Remote Control
• Audio/Video RCA Jacks

Video Console
Refer to, “Video Entertainment System — If Equipped,”
in Section 4 of this manual, for further information.

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REAR WINDOW FEATURES

CAUTION!
Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped
• To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the
The electric rear window defroster switch is lo-
rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp
cated on the climate control. Press this button to
instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the
turn on the rear window defroster and the heated side
mirrors (if equipped). An LED in the button will illumi-
interior surface of the window. 3
nate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear • Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm
window defroster automatically turns off after approxi- water.
mately 10 minutes of operation for the first push of the
button, and will turn off after approximately five minutes
for the second push of the button.

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BEVERAGE COOLER STORAGE BIN — IF The cooling bin will hold up to four, standing, 12 oz
EQUIPPED (.3 L), beverage cans. The cooler bin is also equipped with
The beverage cooler storage bin is located in the top of a soft molded liner that is removable for easy cleaning.
the instrument panel on the passenger side. A recessed
Inside the bin is a vent which, when opened, allows
latch at the front releases the bin door and swings up for
either air conditioned or fresh air to flow into the storage
easy access.
bin. Depending on ambient temperature and A/C set-
ting, the bin can keep beverages cool.
For the cooler storage bin to operate properly, door must
remain closed while vehicle is in operation.
Shut off the beverage cooler when not in use, by closing
the vent inside. This will prevent cool air from entering
the passenger compartment when in heat mode.

Beverage Cooler

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NOTE: The use of the beverage cooler storage bin is for

non-perishable beverages only.
The glove compartment is located beneath the beverage
bin. The glove compartment door swings downward for
easy access.
3

Glove Compartment Access

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CONTENTS
䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 ▫ Compass Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
4
䡵 Instrument Cluster – Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 ▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
䡵 Instrument Cluster – Premium . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
䡵 Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And
䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX
䡵 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – Jack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode . . . . . . . 199
▫ EVIC Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
▫ Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
▫ Oil Change Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 207
▫ Trip Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 ▫ Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files . . . . . . . . 209

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▫ List Button (Disc Mode For ▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD

MP3/WMA Play). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 And MP3 Audio Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
▫ Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA ▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode . . . . 225
䡵 AM/FM/CD/DVD Multimedia System Radio
䡵 Sales Code RES/RSC — AM/FM Stereo Radio
(RER/REN) – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) And Sirius
▫ Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
System (VR) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode . . . . . . 226
▫ Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
Communication (UConnect威) —
And MP3 Audio Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
▫ Clock Setting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . . . . . 237
䡵 Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 ▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . . . . . 237
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode . . . . . . 217

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䡵 Satellite Radio — If Equipped 䡵 Video Entertainment System (VES)™ —

(REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU Radios Only). . . . . 238 If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
▫ System Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 䡵 Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) . . . . . . . . . 239 ▫ Operation With RES / REQ AM/FM Stereo
Radio With CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
▫ Selecting Satellite Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 4
▫ Operation With RER Multi-Media System . . . 248
▫ Satellite Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
䡵 CD/DVD Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
▫ Reception Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones . . . . . . . 249
▫ Operating Instructions — Satellite Mode . . . . 241
䡵 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
▫ Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone
(If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 ▫ Manual Heating Ventilation And Air
Conditioning (HVAC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
▫ Operating Instructions — Video
Entertainment System (VES)™ ▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
(If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
▫ Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260

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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES

1 - Air Outlet 5 - Upper Glove Compartment/Beverage 9 - Power Supply

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

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – BASE

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – PREMIUM

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the instrument
cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle.
1. Fuel Gauge
Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel
pointer remains on the H (red) mark, turn the engine off
tank.
immediately and call for service.
2. Fuel Door Reminder
There are steps that you can take to slow down an 4
This is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is
impending overheat condition. If your air conditioning is
located on the left side of the vehicle.
on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
3. Temperature Gauge
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act
ture. Any reading below the red area of the gauge shows
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
that the engine cooling system is operating properly. The
from the engine cooling system.
gauge pointer may show a higher than normal tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, in 4. Speedometer
heavy stop and go traffic, or when towing a trailer. Indicates the vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and
kilometers per hour (km/h).

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5. Low Fuel Light 7. Airbag Warning Light

When the fuel level drops to approximately 2.0 gal- The light comes on and remains on for six to
lons (7.6 Liters), the fuel symbol will light and a eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
single chime will sound. switch is first turned ON. If the light does not
turn on during starting, stays on, or turns on
NOTE: This light will remain on until a minimum of
while driving, have the system inspected by an autho-
approximately 3.0 gallons of fuel is added.
rized dealer.
6. Charging System Light
8. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped
This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
This light will flash rapidly for approximately
ing system. The light should come on briefly when
16 seconds when the alarm system is arming.
the ignition is first turned on and remain on briefly as a
The light will begin to flash slowly indicating
bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while
that the system is armed. The light will stop
driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s electrical devices,
flashing when the vehicle is disarmed.
such as the Front Fog Lights or Rear Window Defroster.
If the Charging System Light remains on, it means that
the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging
system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See your local
authorized dealer.

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9. Seat Belt Reminder Light The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine.
When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this This can be determined using the procedure shown in
light will come on for about six seconds. A chime Section 7.
will sound if you have not pulled the shoulder belt
11. Engine Temperature Warning Light
out of the retractor. This is a reminder to “buckle up”. If
This light warns of an overheated engine condi-
you do not buckle up, the light will remain on.
tion. If the engine is critically hot, a warning chime
10. Oil Pressure Warning Light will sound 10 times. After the chime turns off, the 4
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The engine will still be critically hot until the light goes out.
light will come on and remain on when the
12. Tachometer
ignition switch is turned from the OFF to the ON
The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine
position, and the light will turn off after the engine is
revolutions-per-minute (rpm x 1000) for each gear range.
started. If the bulb does not come on during starting,
Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator to
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
prevent engine damage.
If the light comes on and remains on while driving, stop
13. Shift Lever Indicator
the vehicle and shut off the engine. DO NOT OPERATE
This display indicator shows the automatic transmission
THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CAUSE IS CORRECTED.
shift lever selection.

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NOTE: You must apply the brakes before shifting from Vehicle Warning Messages
PARK. When the appropriate conditions exist, “door,” “deck,”
“LoW TirE,” “CHAngE OIL,” “GASCAP” or “HOTOIL”
14. Odometer/Trip Odometer
will display in the odometer.
The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. U.S. federal regulations require that upon NOTE: If the instrument cluster is equipped with the
transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the optional Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),
purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been then all warnings including ”Low Tire,” “Door Ajar” and
driven. Therefore, if the odometer reading is changed “Trunk Ajar” will only display in the EVIC. (Refer to
during repair or replacement, be sure to keep a record of “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in this
the reading before and after the service so that the correct section for specific messages).
mileage can be determined.
LoW TirE
The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To When the appropriate condition exists the odometer
switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and display will toggle between LoW and TirE for three
release the Trip Odometer button. To reset a trip odom- cycles.
eter, display the desired trip odometer to be reset then
HOTOIL
push and hold the button until the display resets (ap-
When this message is displayed there is an engine
proximately 2 seconds). Refer to “Trip Odometer Button”
over-temperature condition.
for additional information.

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GASCAP means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate

If the vehicle diagnostic system detects a leak or change dependent upon your personal driving style.
in the evaporative system, or the fuel filler cap is loose,
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
improperly installed, or damaged, the words “GASCAP”
time you turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
will display in the odometer. If this occurs, tighten the
To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the
fuel filler cap properly and press the odometer reset
Trip Odometer button on the instrument cluster. To reset
button to turn off the “GASCAP” message. (Refer to
the oil change indicator system (after performing the 4
“Onboard Diagnostic System — OBDII” in Section 7 of
scheduled maintenance) perform the following proce-
this manual for more information). If the problem con-
dure:
tinues, the message will appear the next time the vehicle
is started. See your authorized dealer service center as 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not
soon as possible. start the engine).
CHAngE OIL 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly 3 times
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change within 10 seconds.
indicator system. The “CHAngE OIL” message will flash
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately
12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
change indicator system is duty cycle based, which reset. If necessary repeat this procedure.

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4. For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle To reset the trip odometer, first set the display to Trip
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle Mode. Then push and hold the button (approximately
Information Center (EVIC)” in this section of the 2 seconds) until the display resets to 0 miles. The odom-
manual. eter must be in Trip Mode to reset the trip odometer.
15. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped Dual Trip Odometer — If Equipped
This indicator shows that the Speed Control Press and release this button to change the display from
System is ON. odometer to “Trip A.” Press and release it a second time
to change the display to “Trip B.” Press and release it a
16. Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset Button
third time to change the display back to the odometer.
Single Trip Odometer
To reset the trip odometer, first display the trip mileage
Press and release this button to change the display from
that you want to reset, “Trip A” or “Trip B.” Then push
odometer to trip odometer. The word “Trip” displays to
and hold the button (approximately 2 seconds) until the
show that the odometer is in Trip Mode. Press and release
display resets to 0 miles. The odometer must be in Trip
the button again to change the display back to the
Mode to reset the trip odometer.
odometer.

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17. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light 18. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light
This light informs you of a problem with the / Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light — If
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a Equipped
problem is detected, the light will come on If this indicator light flashes during accelera-
while the engine is running. If the light remains tion, apply as little throttle as possible. While
lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your
drivable and not need towing, however see your dealer speed and driving to the prevailing road con-
for service as soon as possible. ditions, and do not switch off the Electronic Stability 4
Program (ESP), or Traction Control System (TCS).
If the light is flashing when the engine is running you
may experience power loss, an elevated/rough idle, and 19. Turn Signal Indicators
increased brake pedal effort, and your vehicle may The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior
require towing. Immediate service is required. turn signal, when using the turn signal lever.
The light will come on when the ignition switch is first 20. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped
turned on and remain on approximately 15 seconds as a This light indicates when the front fog lights are
bulb check. This is normal. If the light does not come on ON.
during starting, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.

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21. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
/ Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
The malfunction lamp for the Electronic Stabil- vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
ity Program (ESP) is combined with Brake determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
Assist System (BAS). The yellow “ESP/BAS tires.)
Warning Lamp” comes on when the ignition
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
switch is turned to the “ON” position. The “ESP/BAS
equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Warning Lamp” should turn off with the engine running.
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when
If the “ESP/BAS Warning Lamp” comes on continuously
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi-
in either the ESP or the BAS system. If this light remains
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
driven several miles at speeds greater than 30 mph
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
(48 km/h), see an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
22. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
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

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maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale. to continue to function properly.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
CAUTION!
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and 4
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for warning have been established for the tire size
approximately one minute and then remain continuously equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera-
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- tion or sensor damage may result when using re-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. placement equipment that is not of the same size,
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a
of reasons, including the installation of replacement or TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more

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23. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) 24. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light — If Equipped
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of This light monitors the ABS. This light will
an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that come on when the ignition key is turned to the
monitors emissions, engine, and automatic trans- ON position and may stay on for approxi-
axle control systems. The light will illuminate when the mately three seconds.
key is in the ON position before engine start. If the bulb
If the ABS light remains on or comes on during driving,
does not come on when turning the key from LOCK to
it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system
ON, have the condition checked promptly.
is not functioning and that service is required, however,
Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, the conventional brake system will continue to operate
poor fuel quality, etc. may illuminate the light after normally provided that the BRAKE warning light is not
engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light on.
stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced
most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will
as soon as possible to restore the benefit of Anti-Lock
not require towing.
Brakes.
If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious
The ABS warning light should be checked frequently to
conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of
assure that it is operating properly. Turn the ignition key
power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle
to the on position, but do not start the vehicle. The light
should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs.

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should come on. If the light does not come on, have the indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on
system inspected by an authorized dealer. when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has
dropped below a specified level.
25. High Beam Indicator
This light indicates that the headlights are on high The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.
beam. Pull the turn signal lever toward the steer-
NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp
ing wheel to switch the headlights to low beam.
cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi-
26. Brake Warning Light tions. The vehicle should have service performed, and 4
This light monitors various brake functions, the brake fluid level checked.
including brake fluid level and parking brake
If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces-
application. If the brake light turns on, it may
sary.
indicate that the parking brake is applied, that
the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with
WARNING!
the anti-lock brake system (if equipped).
Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger-
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac-
ous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will
ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic
take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an
system. Failure of either half of the dual brake system is
accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately.

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Vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock brakes (ABS), are also The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). applied with the ignition switch in the ON position.
In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light
NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is
will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
to the ABS system is required.
27. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
The operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked
Display—Premium Cluster Only
by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to
This display shows the EVIC messages when the appro-
the ON position. The light should illuminate for approxi-
priate conditions exist. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mately three seconds. The light should then turn off
mation Center (EVIC)” in this section for more
unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is
information.
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light
inspected by an authorized dealer.

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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER The EVIC consists of the following:

(EVIC) – IF EQUIPPED
• System status
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the • Vehicle information warning message displays
instrument cluster.
• Personal settings (customer programmable features)
• Compass heading display (N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE,
SW) 4
• Outside temperature display (°F or °C)
• Trip computer functions
• Audio mode displays – 12 preset Radio Stations or CD
Title and Track number when playing
• Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) displays (if
equipped)

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)

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The system allows the driver to select information by Press and release the COMPASS button to
pressing the following buttons on the instrument panel display the compass heading and the outside
switch bank: temperature.
Press and release the MENU button to advance COM-
PASS
the display to Trip Functions or Personal set-
Button
tings or to return to the default System status
MENU display. Press and release the RESET button to accept a
Button selection. The RESET button also resets various
Trip Functions.
Press and release the STEP button to advance
RESET
the display through the various Trip Functions
Button
or Personal settings.
STEP EVIC Displays
Button When the appropriate conditions exist, the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the following
messages.
• Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime
after one mile traveled)

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• Left Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • Key In Ignition
• Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • Oil Change Required (with a single chime)
• Right Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
• Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
indicator system. The Oil Change Required message will
• RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Battery Low (with a flash in the EVIC display for approximately five seconds
single chime) after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next 4
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
• Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not In PARK
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
• Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle in Motion engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
• Left/Right Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
chime if speed is above 1 mph / 1 km h) Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
• Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
motion)
release the MENU button. To reset the oil change indica-
• Trunk Ajar (with a single chime) tor system (after performing the scheduled maintenance)
perform the following procedure:
• Headlights On

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1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not Press and release the STEP button to advance the display
start the engine). through the Trip Functions.
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa-
within 10 seconds. tion:
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. • Average Fuel Economy
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read,
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
RESET or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the history
reset. If necessary repeat this procedure.
information will be erased, and the averaging will con-
Trip Functions tinue from the last fuel average reading before the reset.
Press and release the MENU button until one of the
• Distance To Empty (DTE)
following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC:
Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with
• Average Fuel Economy the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous
• Distance To Empty
and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel
• Elapsed Time tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the RESET
button.
• Display Units of Measure in

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NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle To Reset The Display

loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of Reset will only occur if a resettable function is currently
the vehicle, regardless of the DTE display value. displayed. Press and hold the RESET button once to clear
the function currently displayed.
When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)
estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change To reset all resettable functions, press and release the
to a text display of ⬙LOW FUEL. This display will RESET button a second time within three seconds of
continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a resetting the currently displayed function (Reset ALL will 4
significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the display during this three second window).
LOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will display.
Compass Display
• Elapsed Time The compass heading indicates the direction
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset. the vehicle is facing. Press and release the
Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is compass button to display one of eight com-
in the ON or START position. COM- pass heading and the outside temperature.
PASS
• Display Units In:
Button
To make your selection, press and release the RESET
button until U.S. or METRIC appears.

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Automatic Compass Calibration 3. Press and release the STEP button until “Calibrate
This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the Compass Yes” displays in the EVIC.
need to calibrate the compass manually. When the ve-
4. Press and release the RESET button and the “CAL”
hicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the
indicator will quit flashing.
EVIC will flash the “CAL” indicator until the compass is
calibrated. You may calibrate the compass by completing 5. Drive the vehicle slowly, completing one or more
one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large circles (in an area free from large metal or metallic
metal or metallic objects) until the CAL indicator in the objects) until the “CAL” indicator turns off. The compass
EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally. will now function normally.
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 ensure compass accu-
ally recalibrate the compass. To manually calibrate the racy, the compass variance should be properly set accord-
compass: ing to the variance map for the zone where the vehicle
will be driven. When properly set, the compass will
1. Start the engine. Leave the shift lever in PARK in order
automatically account for this difference.
to enter the EVIC Programming Menus.
2. Press and release the MENU button until “Personal
Settings” displays in the EVIC.

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NOTE: Magnetic and battery powered devices, (such as 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Leave the
cell phones, iPod’s, radar detectors, PDA’s and laptops) shift lever in PARK.
should be kept away from the top of the instrument
2. Press and release the MENU button until “Personal
panel. This is where the compass module is located and
Settings” displays in the EVIC.
such devices may interfere and cause false compass
readings. 3. Press and release the STEP button until “Compass
Variance” and the current Variance Value displays in the
EVIC. 4
4. Press and release the RESET 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.
5. Press and release the STEP button to exit. Press the
STEP button if you wish to calibrate the compass manu-
ally (Refer to “Manual Compass Calibration”).

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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
and hold the RESET button until ON or OFF appears.
Press and release the MENU button until “Personal
Settings” displays in the EVIC. Remote Key Unlock
When “Driver Door 1st Press” is selected, only the
Press and release the STEP button to display the follow-
driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote
ing programmable features:
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When
Language Driver Door 1st Press is selected, you must press of the
When in this display you may select different languages RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the
for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions. passenger’s doors. When “All Doors 1st Press” is se-
Pressing the RESET button while in this display selects lected, all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the
English, Espanol, or Francais depending on availability. RKE transmitter UNLOCK button. To make your selec-
As you continue, the displayed information will be tion, press and release the RESET button until “Driver
shown in the selected language. Door 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
When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when and hold the RESET button until 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This feature appears.
may be selected with or without the flash lights ON,
Headlights With Wipers (Available with Auto
LOCK/UNLOCK feature. To make your selection, press
Headlights Only)
and release the RESET button until ON or OFF appears.
When ON is selected, and the headlight switch is in the
Flash Lights with Lock AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi- 4
When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned
RKE transmitter. This feature may be selected with or off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your
without the Sound Horn on lock feature selected. To selection, press and hold the RESET button until ON or
make your selection, press and release the RESET button OFF appears.
until ON or OFF appears.
NOTE: Turning the headlights on during the daytime
Headlights Off Delay causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to brightness, refer to “Lights” in Section 3 of this manual.
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds

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Key-Off Power Delay SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO

When this feature is selected, the power window AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX
switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and JACK)
power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right
Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. To make side of the radio faceplate.
your selection, press and hold the RESET button until
Off, 45 sec., 5 min., or 10 min. appears.
Illumination Approach
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make your selec-
tion, press and hold the RESET button until OFF, 30, 60,
or 90 seconds appears.
Display Units in English or Metric
The EVIC and odometer can be changed between English
and Metric units of measure. To make your selection,
press and release the RESET button until U.S. or METRIC REQ Radio
appears.

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Operating Instructions - Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio
will remain tuned to the new station until you make
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
another selection. Holding either button will bypass
position to operate the radio.
stations without stopping until you release it.
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
SCAN Button
Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the
Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for
radio. Press the ON/VOLUME control knob a second
the next listenable station in AM, FM or Satellite (if 4
time to turn off the radio.
equipped) frequencies, pausing for five seconds at each
Electronic Volume Control listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 the search, press the SCAN button a second time.
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the
Voice Recognition Button (UConnect威 Hands-Free
ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the
Phone) — If Equipped
volume and to the left decreases it.
Press this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone
When the audio system is turned ON, the sound will be (UConnect威) feature (if equipped). Refer to “Hands-Free
set at the same volume level as last played. Communication (UConnect威)” in Section 3.
SEEK Buttons If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With
listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch UConnect” message will display on the radio screen.

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Phone Button (UConnect威 Hands-Free Phone) — If 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/
Equipped SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes
Press this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone will begin to blink.
(UConnect威) feature (if equipped). Refer to “Hands-Free
4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/
Communication (UConnect威)” in Section 3.
SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control
If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not knob to save the time change.
available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With
5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds.
UConnect” message will display on the radio screen.
The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button
TIME Button
and selecting the “SET HOME CLOCK” entry. Once in
Press the TIME button to alternate locations of the time
this display follow the above procedure, starting at
and frequency display.
step 2.
Clock Setting Procedure
INFO Button
1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call
letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text
2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/
message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
SCROLL control knob.

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RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third

Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL
causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
direction of the arrows. This feature operates in AM, FM treble tones.
or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth
TUNE Control time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/
Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the 4
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. sound level from the right or left side speakers.
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control
will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between
the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones. the front and rear speakers.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to
time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade.
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
mid-range tones.

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MUSIC TYPE Button 16-Digit Character

Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Program Type
Display
mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button Foreign Language Language
or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five
Information Inform
seconds will allow the program format type to be se-
Jazz Jazz
lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast
Music Type information. News News
Nostalgia Nostalga
Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following
Oldies Oldies
format types:
Personality Persnlty
16-Digit Character Public Public
Program Type
Display
Rhythm and Blues R&B
No program type or un-
None Religious Music Rel Musc
defined
Adult Hits Adlt Hit Religious Talk Rel Talk
Classical Classicl Rock Rock
Classic Rock Cls Rock Soft Soft
College College Soft Rock Soft Rck
Country Country Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R & B

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16-Digit Character NOTE: Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll

Program Type through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button to
Display
Sports Sports select an entry and make changes.
Talk Talk • DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode,
Top 40 Top 40 selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current
Weather Weather highlighted selection. Use the remote control to scroll
up and down the menu (if equipped). 4
By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon
is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency • DISC Play/Pause - You can toggle between
station with the same selected Music Type name. The playing the DVD and pausing the DVD by
Music Type function only operates when in the FM pushing the SELECT button (if equipped).
mode.
• DVD Play Options - Selecting the DVD Play Options
If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type will display the following:
(Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be
exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. • Subtitle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch
subtitles to different subtitle languages that are
SETUP Button available on the disc (if equipped).
Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between
the following items:

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• Audio Stream – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will • VES™ CH1/CH2 - Allows the user to change the
switch to different audio languages (if supported on mode of either the IR1 or IR2 wireless headphones by
the disc) (if equipped). pressing the AUDIO/SELECT button (if equipped).
• Angle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change • Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button allows
the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (if you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control
equipped). knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the
TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes.
NOTE:
Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to save
• The available selections for each of the above entries
changes.
varies depending upon the disc.
• Player Defaults - Selecting this item will allow the
• These selections can only be made while playing a
user to scroll through the following items and set
DVD.
defaults according to customer preference.
• VES™ Power - Allows you to turn VES™ ON and
Menu Language — If Equipped
OFF (if equipped).
Selecting this item will allow the user to choose the
• VES™ Lock - Locks out rear VES™ remote controls (if default startup DVD menu language (effective only if
equipped). language supported by disc). If you want to select a
language not listed, then scroll down and select ⬙other.⬙

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Enter the four-digit country code using the TUNE/ Subtitles — If Equipped
SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the Selecting this item allows you to choose between subtitle
number and then push to select. Off or On.
Audio Language — If Equipped Audio DRC — If Equipped
Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio
language (effective only if the language is supported by dynamic range. The default is set to ⬙High,⬙ and under
the disc). You can select a language not listed by scrolling this setting, dialogues will play at 11 db higher than if the 4
down and selecting ⬙other.⬙ Enter the country code using setting is ⬙Normal.⬙
the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down
Aspect Ratio — If Equipped
to select the number and then push to select.
Selecting this item allows you to choose between wide
Subtitle Language — If Equipped screen, pan scan, and letter box.
Selecting this item allows you to choose a default subtitle
AutoPlay — If Equipped
language (effective only if the language is supported by
When this is set to On and a DVD video is inserted, it will
the disc). You can select a language not listed by scrolling
bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the
down and selecting ⬙other.⬙ Enter the country code using
movie. In some rare cases, the DVD player may not
the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down
auto-play the main title. In such cases, use the MENU
to select the number and then push to select.
button on the remote control to select desired title to play.

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NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display
loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings after window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in
a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, the both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM,
defaults are effective only if the disc supports the and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into
customer-preferred settings. pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2
memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton
AM and FM Buttons
twice.
Press the buttons to select AM or FM mode.
Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
SET Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory
button number will display.
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. Buttons 1 - 6
The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window. These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you
Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this station commit to pushbutton memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12
and press and release that button. If a button is not Satellite (if equipped) stations}.
selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but-
DISC Button
ton, the station will continue to play but will not be
Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from
stored into pushbutton memory.
AM/FM modes to Disc modes.
You may add a second station to each pushbutton by
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press

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Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) position to operate the radio.
The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by
LOAD Button — Loading Compact Disc(s)
geographic region. These region codes must match in
Press the LOAD button and the pushbutton with the
order for the disc to play. If the region code for the DVD
corresponding number (1-6) where the CD is being
disc does not match the region code for the radio DVD
loaded. The radio will display PLEASE WAIT and
player, it will not play the disc. Customers may take their
prompt when to INSERT DISC. After the radio displays 4
vehicle to an authorized dealer to change the region code
⬙INSERT DISC,⬙ insert the CD into the player.
of the player a maximum of five times.
Radio display will show ⬙LOADING DISC⬙ when the disc
CAUTION! is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is
reading the disc.
The radio may shut down during extremely hot
conditions. When this occurs, the radio will indicate CAUTION!
“Disc Hot” and shut off until a safe temperature is
reached. This shutdown is necessary to protect the This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs only.
optics of the DVD player and other radio internal The use of other sized discs may damage the CD
components. player mechanism.

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Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) SCAN Button (CD MODE)

Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the
with the corresponding number (1-6) where the CD currently playing.
CD was loaded and the disc will unload and
TIME Button (CD MODE)
move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio
Press this button to change the display from a large CD
display will show ⬙EJECTING DISC⬙ when the disc is
playing time display to a small CD playing time display.
being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc.
RW/FF (CD MODE)
Press and hold the EJECT button for five seconds and all
Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will
CDs will be ejected from the radio.
begin to fast forward until FF is released, or RW or
The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. another CD button is pressed. The RW (Rewind) button
works in a similar manner.
SEEK Button (CD MODE)
Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the AM or FM Button (CD MODE)
CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning Switches the radio into the AM or FM radio mode.
of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the
previous selection if the CD is within the first second of
the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK
button will allow you to scroll through the tracks faster in
CD and MP3/MWA modes.

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Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files The radio uses the following limits for file systems:
The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable
• Maximum number of directory levels: 8
MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited.
When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to the • Maximum number of files: 255
following restrictions.
• Maximum number of folders: 100
Supported Media (Disc Types)
• Maximum number of characters in file/folder names:
The MP3/WMA file recording media supported by the 4
radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3,WMA, DVD Video, • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three-
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and CDDA+MP3. character extension)
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three-
The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 character extension)
Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.
When reading discs recorded using formats other than
Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal
ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read
CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3/
files properly and may be unable to play the file nor-
WMA files). Discs created with an option such as ⬙keep
mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported.
disc open after writing⬙ are most likely multisession
discs. The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3/
WMA playback may result in longer disc loading times.

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If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and MPEG Sampling

MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/ Bit Rate (kbps)
Specification Frequency (kHz)
WMA tracks on that disc. 320, 256, 224,
Supported MP3/WMA File Formats MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,
48, 44.1, 32
The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3/WMA Layer 3 112, 96, 80, 64,
56, 48
extension as MP3/WMA files. Non-MP3/WMA files
named with the *.MP3/WMA extension may cause play- 160, 128, 144,
MPEG-2 Audio
back problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file 24, 22.05, 16 112, 96, 80, 64,
Layer 3
56, 48
as an invalid MP3/WMA and will not play the file.
When using the MP3/WMA encoder to compress audio WMA Sampling
Bit Rate (kbps)
data to an MP3/WMA file, the bit rate and sampling Specification Frequency (kHz)
frequencies in the following table are supported. In 48, 64, 96, 128,
WMA 44.1 and 48
addition, variable bit rates (VBR) are also supported. The 160, 192 VBR
majority of MP3/WMA files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title
and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates. are supported for ID3 version 1 tags. ID3 version 2 is not
supported by the radios.
Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not
supported.

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Playback of MP3/WMA Files LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders
the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by
contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Selecting a
time to start playing the MP3/WMA files. folder by pressing the TUNE/SCROLL control knob will
begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the
Loading times for playback of MP3/WMA files may be
next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain
affected by the following: 4
playable files).
• Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than
The folder list will time out after five seconds.
CD-R media
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
• Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer
Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through
to load than non-multisession discs
the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File
• Number of files and folders - Loading times will Name, and Folder Name (if available).
increase with more files and folders
Press the INFO button once more to return to ⬙elapsed
To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended time⬙ priority mode.
to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a
Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or
single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option
more and radio will display song titles for each file.
before writing to the disc.

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Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode)
to return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ display. No function.
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode)
The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which No function.
allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an
MP3/WMA player, cassette player, or microphone and
utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source
and play through the vehicle speakers. TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Press the TIME button to change the display from
Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil-
elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will
iary device if the AUX jack is connected.
display for five seconds.
NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the
RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode)
device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio
No function.
is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the
AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume SET Button (Auxiliary Mode)
down. No function.
SEEK Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.

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Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition Dolby威

System (VR) (If Equipped) Manufactured under license from Dolby威 Laboratories.
For the radio, refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in ⬙Dolby威⬙ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Section 3. Dolby威 Laboratories.
For UConnect威 “Voice Recognition System (VR),” refer to Macrovision
“Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威)” in Section 3. This product incorporates copyright protection technol-
ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- 4
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone
tual property rights. Use of this copyright protection
(UConnect威) (If Equipped)
technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is
Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威)” in
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only,
Section 3.
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Equipped)
DTS™
Refer to “Satellite Radio” in this section.
⬙DTS™⬙ and ⬙DTS™ 2.0⬙ are trademarks of Digital The-
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment ater Systems, Inc.
System (VES)™ (If Equipped)
Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VES)™
Guide.”

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AM/FM/CD/DVD MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM RADIO Operating Instructions — Hands-Free

(RER/REN) – IF EQUIPPED Communication (UConnect姞) — If Equipped
Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威)” in
NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side
Section 3.
of the unit’s faceplate.
Clock Setting Procedure
The REN and RER Multimedia systems contain a radio,
CD/DVD player, USB port, and a 30-gigabyte hard drive Global Positioning System (GPS) — RER only
(HDD). Sirius Satellite Radio is optional. The 6.5 in The GPS receiver used in this system is synchronized to
(16.5 cm) touch screen allows for easy menu selection. the time data being transmitted by the GPS satellite. The
satellite clock is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This is the
The RER radio also contains a Global Positioning System
worldwide standard for time. This makes the system’s
(GPS)-based Navigation system.
clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone and
Refer to your Multimedia system (REN) or Navigation daylight savings information is set.
(RER) user’s manual for detailed operating instructions.
To Manually Set the Clock — RER/REN
Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
1. Turn on the multimedia system.
System (VR) — If Equipped
For the radio, refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed.
Section 3.

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3. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed. The Changing Daylight Savings Time
clock setting menu will appear on the screen. When selected, this feature will display the time of day in
daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the
4. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the
current setting:
word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis-
played. To move the hour backward, touch the screen 1. Turn on the multimedia system.
where the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing down-
2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
ward is displayed. 4
clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
5. To move the minute forward, touch the screen where
3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in
the word “Min” with the arrow pointing upward is
the box next to the words “Daylight Savings.” Touch the
displayed. To move the minute backward, touch the
screen where the words “Daylight Savings” are dis-
screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing
played to change the current setting.
downward is displayed.
6. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where
the word “Save” is displayed.

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Show Time if Radio is Off Changing the Time Zone

When selected, this feature will display the time of day
1. Turn on the multimedia system.
on the touch screen when the multimedia system is
turned off. Proceed as follows to change the current 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
setting: clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
1. Turn on the multimedia system. 3. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” are
displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on
2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
the screen.
clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
4. Select a time zone by touching the screen where your
3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in
selection appears. If you do not see a time zone that you
the box next to the words “Show Time if Radio is Off.”
want to select, touch the screen where the word “Page” is
Touch the screen where the words “Show Time if Radio is
displayed to view additional time zones in the menu.
Off” are displayed to change the current setting.
5. Touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed.

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SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right position to operate the radio.
side of the radio faceplate.
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the
radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second
time to turn off the radio. 4
Electronic Volume Control
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction, without stopping. Turning
the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the
volume, and to the left decreases it.
When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be
set at the same volume level as last played.
RES Radio

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SEEK Buttons 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control
listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch knob to save time change.
to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio
5. To exit, press any button/knob, or wait five seconds.
will remain tuned to the new station until you make
another selection. Holding either button will bypass RW/FF
stations without stopping, until you release it. Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons
causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the
TIME Button
direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either
Press the TIME button to alternate locations of the time
AM or FM frequencies.
and frequency display.
TUNE Control
Clock Setting Procedure
Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise
1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.
2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/ Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade
SCROLL control knob. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS
will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to
3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/
the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones.
SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes
will begin to blink.

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Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to
time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade.
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
AM/FM Button
mid-range tones.
Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton
time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL
Memory
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the 4
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
treble tones.
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display
time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/ window. Select the button (1 to 6) you wish to lock onto
SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the this station and press and release that button. If a button
sound level from the right or left side speakers. is not selected within five seconds after pressing the
SET/RND button, the station will continue to play but
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time
will not be stored into pushbutton memory.
and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control
knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between
the front and rear speakers.

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You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play
the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the
NOTE:
display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and
• The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM
position to operate the radio.
and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.
The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD),
pressing the pushbutton twice. recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact
discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and
Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
button number will display.
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
Buttons 1 - 6
Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD
These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you
label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into
commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM
the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the
stations).
radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than
DISC Button 1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be
Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from ejected before a new disc can be loaded.
AM/FM modes to Disc modes.

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If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD
ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD.
begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will
show the disc number, the track number, and index time
in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of
track 1. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within
10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed,
CAUTION! the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. 4
A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF.
• This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs
only. The use of other sized discs may damage the NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on
CD player mechanism. convertible or soft-top models (if equipped).
• Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel
SEEK Button
away and jam the player mechanism.
Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the
• RES is a single CD player. Do not attempt to insert CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning
a second CD if one is already loaded. of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the
• Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of
other side is a CD) should not be used, and they the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK
can cause damage to the player. button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in
CD and MP3 modes.

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TIME Button Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran-
Press this button to change the display from a large CD domly selected track.
playing time display to a small CD playing time display.
Press the RND button a second time to stop Random
RW/FF Play.
Press the RW button to stop the CD at the beginning of
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
the current CD track/title.
The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3
Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD file recording media and formats are limited. When
player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric-
RW or another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) tions.
button works in a similar manner.
Supported Media (Disc Types)
AM/FM Button The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are
Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
Press this button while the CD is playing to activate
Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the
compact disc in random order to provide an interesting
change of pace.

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Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With
The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this
Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. display.)
When reading discs recorded using formats other than
• Maximum number of characters in file/folder names:
ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read
files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three-
mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. character extension)
4
The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three-
character extension)
• Maximum number of folder levels: 8
Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.
• Maximum number of files: 255
Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal
• Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files).
names and folder names is limited. For large numbers Discs created with an option such as ⬙keep disc open after
of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to writing⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of
display the file name and folder name, and will assign multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in
a number instead. With a maximum number of files, longer disc loading times.

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Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling

The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Bit Rate (kbps)
Specification Frequency (kHz)
sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 320, 256, 224,
extension may cause playback problems. The radio is MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,
designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will 48, 44.1, 32
Layer 3 112, 96, 80, 64,
not play the file. 56, 48, 40, 32
When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to 160, 128, 144,
an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the MPEG-2 Audio 112, 96, 80, 64,
24, 22.05, 16
Layer 3 56, 48, 40, 32, 24,
following table are supported. In addition, variable bit
16, 8
rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files
use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title
VBR bit rate. are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not
supported by the radios.
Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not
supported.

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Playback of MP3 Files Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode

When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which
radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an
contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s
time to start playing the MP3 files. audio system to amplify the source and play through the
vehicle speakers.
Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected
by the following: Pressing the DISC/AUX button will change the mode to 4
auxiliary device if the AUX jack is connected.
• Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than
CD-R media NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the
device’s volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is
• Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer
not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX
to load than non-multisession discs
audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down.
• Number of files and folders - Loading times will
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
increase with more files and folders
Press this button to change the display to time of day. The
To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is
to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a OFF).
single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option
before writing to the disc.

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SALES CODE RES/RSC — AM/FM STEREO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode

RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
SIRIUS RADIO
position to operate the radio.
NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
side of the radio faceplate.
Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the
radio. 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.

RES/RSC Radio

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SEEK Buttons Phone Button (UConnect威 Hands-Free Phone) — If

Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next Equipped
listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch Press this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone
to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio (UConnect威) feature (if equipped). Refer to “Hands-Free
will remain tuned to the new station until you make Communication (UConnect威)” in Section 3.
another selection. Holding either button will bypass
If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not
stations without stopping until you release it.
available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With 4
Voice Recognition System (Radio) — If Equipped UConnect” message will display on the radio screen.
Refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in Section 3.
TIME Button
Voice Recognition Button (UConnect威 Hands-Free Press the TIME button to alternate locations of the time
Phone) — If Equipped and frequency display.
Press this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone
(UConnect威) feature (if equipped). Refer to “Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect威)” in Section 3.
If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not
available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With
UConnect” message will display on the radio screen.

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Clock Setting Procedure starting at Step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite
radio, press the SETUP button and then follow the above
1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink.
procedure, starting at Step 2.
2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/
INFO Button
SCROLL control knob.
Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call
3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text
SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
will begin to blink.
RW/FF
4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons
SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the
knob to save time change. direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either
AM or FM frequencies.
5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds.
TUNE Control
The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button.
Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise
For vehicles equipped with satellite radio, press the
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.
SETUP button, use the TUNE/SCROLL control to select
SET CLOCK, and then follow the above procedure,

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Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control
will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between
the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones. the front and rear speakers.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to
time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade.
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the 4
MUSIC TYPE Button
mid-range tones.
Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button
time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the seconds will allow the program format type to be se-
treble tones. lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast
Music Type information.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth
time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/
SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the
sound level from the right or left side speakers.

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Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character
format types: Program Type
Display
16-Digit Character Personality Persnlty
Program Type
Display Public Public
No program type or un- Rhythm and Blues R&B
None
defined
Religious Music Rel Musc
Adult Hits Adlt Hit
Religious Talk Rel Talk
Classical Classicl
Rock Rock
Classic Rock Cls Rock
Soft Soft
College College
Soft Rock Soft Rck
Country Country
Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B
Foreign Language Language
Sports Sports
Information Inform
Talk Talk
Jazz Jazz
Top 40 Top 40
News News
Weather Weather
Nostalgia Nostalga
Oldies Oldies

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By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon AM/FM Button
is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Press the button to select either AM or FM mode.
station with the same selected Music Type name. The
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton
Music Type function only operates when in the FM
Memory
mode.
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND
(Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display 4
exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. window. Select the button (1 to 6) you wish to lock onto
this station and press and release that button. If a button
SETUP Button
is not selected within five seconds after pressing the
Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between
SET/RND button, the station will continue to play but
the following items:
will not be stored into pushbutton memory.
• Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow
You may add a second station to each pushbutton by
you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the
the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the
TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes.
display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and
Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to save
SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM
changes.

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and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD),
The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact
pressing the pushbutton twice. discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and
multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
button number will display. Inserting Compact Disc(s)
Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD
Buttons 1 - 6
label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into
These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you
the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the
commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM
radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than
stations).
1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be
DISC/AUX Button ejected before a new disc can be loaded.
Pressing the DISC/AUX button will allow you to switch
If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio
from AM/FM modes to DISC/AUX mode.
ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will
MP3 Audio Play show the disc number, the track number, and index time
in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of
NOTE:
track 1.
• The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.

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If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within

CAUTION!
10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed,
• This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
only. The use of other sized discs may damage the
A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF.
CD player mechanism.
• Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on
away and jam the player mechanism. convertible or soft-top models (if equipped).
• RES is a single CD player. Do not attempt to insert 4
SEEK Button
a second CD if one is already loaded. Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the
• Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning
other side is a CD) should not be used, and they of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the
can cause damage to the player. previous selection if the CD is within the first second of
the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in
Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. CD and MP3 modes.
TIME Button
Press this button to change the display from a large CD
playing time display to a small CD playing time display.

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RW/FF Press the SET/RND button a second time to stop Ran-

Press the RW button to stop the CD at the beginning of dom Play.
the current CD track/title.
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3
begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or file recording media and formats are limited. When
another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) button writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric-
works in a similar manner. tions.
AM/FM Button Supported Media (Disc Types)
Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are
CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660
compact disc in random order to provide an interesting Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
change of pace. When reading discs recorded using formats other than
ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read
Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran-
files properly and may be unable to play the file nor-
domly selected track.
mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported.

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The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three-
character extension)
• Maximum number of folder levels: 8
Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.
• Maximum number of files: 255
Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal
• Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files).
names and folder names is limited. For large numbers Discs created with an option such as ⬙keep disc open after
of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to writing⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of 4
display the file name and folder name and will assign multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in
a number instead. With a maximum number of files, longer disc loading times.
exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With
Supported MP3 File Formats
200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this
The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten-
display.)
sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3
• Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: extension may cause playback problems. The radio is
designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will
• Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three-
not play the file.
character extension)

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When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not
an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the supported.
following table are supported. In addition, variable bit
Playback of MP3 Files
rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files
When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the
use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or
radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium
VBR bit rates.
contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more
MPEG Sampling time to start playing the MP3 files.
Bit Rate (kbps)
Specification Frequency (kHz)
320, 256, 224, Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected
MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128, by the following:
48, 44.1, 32
Layer 3 112, 96, 80, 64, • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than
56, 48, 40, 32
CD-R media
160, 128, 144,
MPEG-2 Audio 112, 96, 80, 64, • Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer
24, 22.05, 16
Layer 3 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, to load than non-multisession discs
16, 8
• Number of files and folders - Loading times will
ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title increase with more files and folders
are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not
supported by the radios.

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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 4
turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Selecting a Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
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 cassette player and utilize the vehicle’s
playable files). audio 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 SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED
device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY)
is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast-
AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to
down. coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite
Radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music,
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil-
Press this button to change the display to time of day. The
dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios.
time of day will display for five seconds (when the
ignition is OFF). NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has
limited coverage in Alaska.
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone
(UConnect威) (If Equipped) System Activation
Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威)” in Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated and you
Section 3. may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio
service that is included with the factory-installed satellite
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If
radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel-
Equipped)
come kit that contains general information, including
Refer to “Satellite Radio” in this section.
how to setup your on-line listening account at no addi-
tional charge. For further information, call the toll-free

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number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number
www.sirius.com, or at www.siriuscanada.ca for Cana- display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on
dian residents. the radio to exit this screen.
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification ESN/SID Access With REN/RER Radios
Number (ESN/SID) While in SAT mode, press the MENU button on the radio
Please have the following information available when faceplate.
calling: 4
Next, touch the SUBSCRIPTION tab on the touch screen.
1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification All the ESNs that apply to your vehicle will display.
Number (ESN/SID).
ESN/SID Access With REU Radio
2. Your Vehicle Identification Number. While in SAT mode, press the MENU button on the radio
faceplate.
To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps:
Next, turn the knob surrounding the joystick in the center
ESN/SID Access With REQ/RES Radios
of the radio to scroll to Subscription, and then press and
With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi-
release the joystick. All of the ESNs that apply to your
tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll
vehicle will display.
using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is
selected. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and the

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Selecting Satellite Mode Reception Quality

Press the SAT button until ⬙SAT⬙ appears in the display. A Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the
CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio following reasons:
mode.
• The vehicle is parked in an underground parking
Satellite Antenna structure or under a physical obstacle.
To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the
• Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the
roof around the rooftop antenna location or strap items to
form of short audio mutes.
the trunk lid around the trunk lid antenna (if equipped).
Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can
antenna will cause decreased performance. Larger lug- cause intermittent reception.
gage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward
• Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can
as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not
cause signal blockage.
place items directly on or above the antenna.

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Operating Instructions — Satellite Mode INFO Button — Except REU Radio

Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa-
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail-
position to operate the radio.
able). Also, pressing and holding the INFO button for an
SEEK Buttons additional three seconds will make the radio display the
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next song title all of the time (press and hold again to return to
channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek normal display).
up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will 4
INFO Button — REU Radio
remain tuned to the new channel until you make another
Pressing the INFO button will display information about
selection. Holding either button will bypass channels
Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if available). Pressing
without stopping until you release it.
the INFO button again will close the INFO screen.
SCAN Button (When Equipped)
RW/FF
Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for
Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons
the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con-
causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the
tinuing to the next. To stop the search, press the SCAN
direction of the arrows.
button a second time.

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TUNE Control (Rotary) MUSIC TYPE Button — REU Radio

Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise Pressing this button provides a Music Type list from
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel. which you can make a selection. Once a selection is
made, you can seek up or down or scan the channels and
MUSIC TYPE Button — Except REU Radio
the radio will tune to the next station matching the
Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type
selected format. There is no time-out for this screen.
mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button
Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button again will close the
or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five
Music Type screen. Once closed, seek up, seek down, and
seconds will allow the program format type to be se-
scan will no longer be based on your selection.
lected.
SETUP Button
Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music
Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the
type.
following items:
By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type
• Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/
function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next
SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This
channel with the same selected Music Type name.
number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the
If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Sirius subscription.
(Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be
exited and the radio will tune to the preset channel.

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SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
When you are receiving a channel that you wish to button number will display.
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.
Buttons 1 - 6
The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you
Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel
commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations).
and press and release that button. If a button is not
selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone (If
ton, the channel will continue to play but will not be Equipped) 4
stored into pushbutton memory. Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威)” in
Section 3.
You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press Operating Instructions — Video Entertainment
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display System (VES)™ (If Equipped)
window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2. This Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VES)™
allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into Guide.”
pushbutton memory. The channels stored in SET 2
memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton
twice.

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VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF

EQUIPPED
The optional Video Entertainment System (VES)™ in-
cludes the following components for rear seat entertain-
ment:
• A diagonal 7 in (17.8 cm) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
screen integrated into the center console armrest. The
screen features brightness control for optimum day-
time and nighttime viewing.

Opening the Rear Seat VES™

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• The LCD screen swings up from the rear of the armrest • The touch screen radio and DVD player controls allow
to allow the rear seat passenger(s) to view the display. front seat operation for easy setup in the case of
younger rear seat passengers.
• A battery-powered infrared remote control snaps into
a molded compartment in the center console armrest
upper storage bin.
4

VES™ Video Screen

NOTE: Close the armrest after the LCD screen has been
raised to its viewing position.

VES™ Remote Control

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• Two wireless infrared headsets allow rear seat passen- REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF
gers to listen to the same or individual audio sources. EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
Audio/Video RCA Jacks (AUX Jacks)
surface of the steering wheel. The left- and right-hand
on the rear of the center console enable controls are rocker-type switches with a push-button in
the monitor to display video directly the center of each switch. Reach behind the steering
from a video camera, connect video wheel to access the switches.
games for display on the screen, or
play music directly from an MP3
player.
1. Video in (yellow)
2. Left audio in (white)
3. Right audio in (red)
NOTE: Refer to your “Vehicle Entertainment System
(VES)™ Users Manual” for detailed operating instruc-
tions.

Remote Sound Controls

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Operation with RES / REQ AM/FM Stereo Radio Left-Hand Switch Functions for CD Player
with CD Player Operation
Right-Hand Switch Functions • Press the top of the switch once to listen to the next
track on the CD.
• Press the top of the switch to increase the volume.
• Press the bottom of the switch once either to listen to
• Press the bottom of the switch to decrease the volume.
the beginning of the current track or to listen to the
• Press the button in the center of the switch to select beginning of the previous track if it is within one 4
AM, FM, Satellite (SAT) - if equipped, or CD (DISC) second after the current track begins to play.
mode.
• Press the switch up or down twice to listen to the
Left-Hand Switch Functions for Radio Operation second track on the CD, three times to listen to the
third track, and so forth.
• Press the top of the switch to SEEK the next listenable
station up from the current setting. • Press the button located in the center of the control to
change CDs on the 6-Disc in-dash CD changer radio.
• Press the bottom of the switch to SEEK the next
This button does not function for other radios.
listenable station down from the current setting.
• Press the button in the center of the switch to tune to
the next preset that you have programmed.

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Operation with RER Multi-Media System Left-Hand Switch Functions for CD Player
Operation
Right-Hand Switch Functions
• Press the top of the switch once to listen to the next
• Press the top of the switch to increase the volume.
track on the CD.
• Press the bottom of the switch to decrease the volume.
• Press the bottom of the switch once either to listen to
• Press the button in the center of the switch to select the beginning of the current track or to listen to the
AM, FM, Satellite (SAT), Hard Drive (HD), or CD beginning of the previous track if it is within one
(DISC) mode. second after the current track begins to play.
Left-Hand Switch Functions for Radio Operation • Press the switch up or down twice to listen to the
second track on the CD, three times to listen to the
• Press the top of the switch to SEEK the next listenable
third track, and so forth.
station up from the current setting.
• Press the button located in the center of the control to
• Press the bottom of the switch to SEEK the next
change CDs on the 6-Disc in-dash CD changer radio.
listenable station down from the current setting.
This button does not function for other radios.
• Press the button in the center of the switch to go to the
next preset that you have programmed.

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CD/DVD MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-

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

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

The Manual Temperature Controls consist of a series of

outer rotary dials and inner push knobs.

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Temperature Control Mode Control (Air Direction)

Rotate this control to regulate the tem- Rotate this control to choose from sev-
perature of the air inside the passenger eral patterns of air distribution. You
compartment. Rotating the dial left can select either a primary mode as
into the blue area of the scale indicates identified by the symbols on the con-
cooler temperatures while the rotating trol, or a blend of two of these modes.
right into the red area indicates The closer the setting is to a particular
warmer temperatures. symbol, the more air distribution you 4
receive from that mode.
NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems
lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- Panel
denser located in front of the radiator for an accumula- Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument
tion of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow.
from behind the radiator and through the condenser.
NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be
Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the
aimed so that they are directed toward the rear seat
condenser, reducing air conditioning performance.
passengers for maximum airflow to the rear.
Bi-Level
Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets.

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NOTE: For all settings except full cold or full hot, there Defrost
is a difference in temperature between the upper and Air is directed through the windshield and side
lower outlets. The warmer air flows to the floor outlets. window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi-
This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but mum blower and temperature settings for best wind-
cool conditions. shield and side window defrosting.
Floor NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in
Air is directed through the floor outlets with a Mix, Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the Air
small amount flowing through the defrost and side Conditioning (A/C) button is not pressed. This dehu-
window demist outlets. midifies the air to help dry the windshield. To improve
fuel economy, use these modes only when necessary.
Mix
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side Recirculation Control
window demist outlets. This setting works best in Pressing the Recirculation Control button will
cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to temporarily put the system in recirculation
the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining mode (ten minutes). This can be used when
comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield. outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust,
or high humidity are present. Activating recirculation

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will cause the LED in the control button to illuminate. • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
After ten minutes, the system will return to normal mode position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled.
function and the LED will turn off.
Air Conditioning Control
NOTE: Press in on this button to engage the
• Continuous use of the recirculation mode may make Air Conditioning. A light will illumi-
the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. nate when the Air Conditioning Sys-
Extended use of this mode is not recommended. tem is engaged. Rotating the dial left 4
into the blue area of the scale indicates
• The use of the recirculation mode in cold or damp
cooler temperatures while the rotating
weather will cause windows to fog on the inside,
right into the red area indicates
because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Select
warmer temperatures.
the Outside Air position for maximum defogging.
NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage
• The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fogging
until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds.
when the recirculation button is pressed and the mode
control is set to panel or panel / floor. • MAX A/C
For maximum cooling use the A/C and recirculation
• The A/C can be deselected manually without disturb-
buttons at the same time.
ing the mode control selection.

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• ECONOMY MODE Automatic Operation

If economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn The Infrared Climate Control System automatically
OFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor. Then, maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at the
move the temperature control to the desired temperature. comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger. To
accomplish this, the system gathers information from the
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
cabin infrared sensor mounted between the sun-visors
Equipped
and from various sensors located throughout the vehicle.
The controls on the climate control provide the system
with operator input. Other sensors take account of ve-
hicle speed, A/C pressure, outside temperature, and
engine cooling temperature. Using all of these inputs, the
system automatically adjusts airflow temperature, air-
flow distribution, airflow volume, and the amount of
outside air recirculation. This maintains a comfortable
temperature even under changing conditions.
Operation of the system is quite simple.
Automatic Temperature Control 1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the
Blower Control knob (on the left) to AUTO.

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NOTE: The AUTO position performs best for front seat NOTE:
occupants only. • The temperature setting can be adjusted at anytime
without affecting automatic operation.
2. Dial in the temperature you would
like the system to maintain by rotating • Pressing the Air Conditioning Control button while in
the Temperature Control knob. Once AUTO mode will cause the LED in the control button
the comfort level is selected, the sys- to flash three times and then turn off. This indicates
tem will maintain that level automati- that the system is in AUTO mode and requesting the 4
cally using the heating system. Should air conditioning is not necessary.
the desired comfort level require air
• If your air conditioning performance seems lower than
conditioning, the system will automatically make the
expected, check the front of the A/C condenser located
adjustment.
in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or
You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from behind
allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front
the “O” (OFF) position on the blower control stops the fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the condenser,
system completely and closes the outside air intake. reducing air conditioning performance.
72°F (22°C) is the recommended setting for maximum
comfort for the average person; however, this may vary.

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Blower Control Mode Preferred Automatic, or Blower and Mode Pre-

For full automatic operation or for ferred Automatic. This means the operator can override
automatic blower operation turn the the blower, the mode, or both. There is a manual blower
knob to AUTO position. In manual range for times when the AUTO setting is not desired.
mode there are six blower speeds that The blower can be set to any fixed blower speed by
can be individual selected. In off posi- rotating the Blower Control knob (on the left).
tion the blower will shut off.
NOTE: Please read the Automatic Temperature Control
Operation Chart that follows for details.
Manual Operation
This system offers a full complement of manual override
features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic,

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The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to • Floor

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

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• Air Conditioner Control NOTE:

Press this button to turn on the air • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
conditioning during manual operation position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled.
only. When the air conditioning is
turned on, cool dehumidified air will • In cold weather, use of the Recirculation mode may
lead to excessive window fogging. The Recirculation
flow through the outlets selected with
mode is not allowed in the floor, defrost, or defrost/
the Mode control dial. Press this but-
floor mode in order to improve window clearing.
ton a second time to turn OFF the air
Recirculation will be disabled automatically if these
4
conditioning. An LED in the button illuminates when
modes are selected.
manual compressor operation is selected.
• Recirculation Control • Extended use of recirculation may cause the windows
The system will automatically control recircu- to fog. If the interior of the windows begins to fog,
lation. However, pressing the Recirculation press the Recirculation button to return to outside air.
Control button will temporarily put the system Some temp/humidity conditions will cause captured
in recirculation mode (ten minutes). This can be used interior air to condense on windows and hamper
when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or visibility. For this reason, the system will not allow
high humidity are present. Activating recirculation will Recirculation to be selected while in floor, defrost, or
cause the LED in the control button to illuminate. After defrost/floor mode. Attempting to use the recircula-
tion while in these modes will cause the LED in the
ten minutes, the system will return to normal AUTO
control button to blink and then turn off.
mode function and the LED will turn off.

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• Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Summer Operation

can temporarily put the system into Recirculation The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles
Mode by pressing the Recirculation Button. However, must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant
under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect
the system is blowing air out the defrost vents. When against engine overheating. A 50% solution of ethylene
these conditions are present, and the Recirculation glycol antifreeze coolant in water is recommended. Refer
Button is pressed, the indicator will flash and then to “Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7 of this manual
turn off. This tells you that you are unable to go into for proper coolant selection.
recirculation mode at this time. If you would like the Winter Operation
system to go into Recirculation Mode, you must first Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter months
move the Mode Knob to Panel, Panel/Floor and then is not recommended because it may cause window
press the Recirculation Button. This feature reduces fogging.
the possibility of window fogging.
Vacation Storage
Operating Tips Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service
NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air
conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the
suggested control settings for various weather condi-
fresh air and high blower settings. This will ensure
tions.
adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility
of compressor damage when the system is started again.

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Window Fogging Outside Air Intake

Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the
moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves
Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they
windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side win- enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. In
dow fogging becomes a problem, increase blower speed. winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice,
Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but slush, and snow.
rainy or humid weather. 4
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped
NOTE: Recirculate without A/C should not be used for The A/C Filter prevents most dust and pollen from
long periods as fogging may occur. entering the cabin. The filter acts on air coming from
outside the vehicle and recirculated air within the pas-
Side Window Demisters
senger compartment. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures”
A side window demister outlet is located at each end of
in Section 7 of this manual for A/C Air Filter service
the instrument panel. These non-adjustable outlets direct
information or see your authorized dealer for service.
air toward the side windows when the system is in the
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedules” in Section 8 of this
FLOOR, MIX, or DEFROST mode. The air is directed at
manual for filter service intervals.
the area of the windows through which you view the
outside mirrors.

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Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions

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CONTENTS
䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 ▫ Brake/Transaxle Interlock System . . . . . . . . . 271
▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 ▫ Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock
▫ Tip Start Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 5
▫ 4–Speed/6–Speed Automatic Transaxle —
▫ Extremely Cold Weather (Below ⫺20°F Or
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
⫺29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
䡵 AutoStick威 — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
▫ After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 269
䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
䡵 Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
▫ Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278

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▫ Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 ▫ Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . 291

䡵 Driving Through Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 䡵 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
▫ Flowing/Rising Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 ▫ Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
▫ Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 ▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . 298
䡵 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 ▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 299
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 䡵 Tires — General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
䡵 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 ▫ Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
䡵 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 ▫ Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
䡵 Anti—Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . 286 ▫ Radial-Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
䡵 Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . 289 ▫ Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 306
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . 289 ▫ Limited Use Spare — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 308
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . 289 ▫ Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 ▫ Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

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▫ Life Of Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324

▫ Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 ▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles . . . . . . 325
䡵 Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 ▫ MMT In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
䡵 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 ▫ Materials Added To Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 ▫ Fuel System Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
䡵 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . 314 ▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
▫ Base System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 䡵 Flexible Fuel— 2.7L Only (Except California 5
Emission States) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
▫ Premium System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 318
▫ E-85 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
䡵 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
▫ Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
▫ 2.4L And 2.7L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
▫ 3.5L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles . . . . . . 330
▫ Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
▫ Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330

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▫ Cruising Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 䡵 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336

▫ Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 ▫ Common Towing Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
▫ Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
䡵 Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
▫ Loose Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
▫ Towing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
䡵 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
▫ Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
▫ Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
䡵 Recreational Towing
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) . . . . . . 335
(Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . . . . . . . . 335
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
▫ Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
▫ Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336

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STARTING PROCEDURES
WARNING! (Continued)
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt. • Be sure to turn off the engine and remove the key
Make sure all occupants have securely fastened their seat from the ignition switch if you want to rest or
belts. sleep in your car. Accidents can be caused by
inadvertently moving the gear selection lever or
WARNING! by pressing the accelerator pedal. This may cause
excessive heat in the exhaust system, resulting in
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving overheating and vehicle fire which may cause
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a serious or fatal injuries. 5
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key in Normal Starting
the ignition. A child could operate power win- The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle. position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
• Do not leave animals or children inside parked before shifting to any driving gear.
vehicles in hot weather; interior heat buildup may
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
cause serious injury or death.
engine does not require pumping or depressing the
(Continued) accelerator pedal.

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Tip Start Feature If Engine Fails to Start

Do not press the accelerator. Turn the ignition key briefly
WARNING!
to START position, and release it. The starter motor will
continue to run, and it will disengage automatically • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
when the engine is running. If the engine fails to start, the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If this the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
occurs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, serious personal injury.
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
procedure. started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
Extremely Cold Weather (Below ⫺20°F or ⫺29°C) could enter the catalytic converter and once the
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
able from your authorized dealer) is recommended. booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a
booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This
type of start can be dangerous if done improperly.
Refer to Section 6 for proper jump-starting proce-
dures and follow them carefully.

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If the engine fails to start after you have followed the ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a
the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position and grounded, three-wire extension cord.
release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor
The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on
will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this
the passenger side of the vehicle near the right head lamp
occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition
assembly. It is located between the front grille and the
switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then
radiator, but underneath the black upper seal. 5
repeat the normal starting procedure.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to
electrocution.
15 seconds before trying again.

After Starting
The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine
warms up.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

CAUTION!
Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:
• Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine
is at idle speed.
• Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above Shift Lever
idle speed. NOTE: You MUST press and hold the brake pedal down
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot while shifting out of PARK.
is firmly on the brake pedal.

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WARNING! WARNING! (Continued)

• It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward running. Before exiting a vehicle, you should
or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle always shift the vehicle into PARK, remove the
and hit someone or something. Only shift into key from the ignition, and apply the parking
gear when the engine is idling normally and when brake. Once the key is removed from the ignition,
your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal. the shift lever is locked in the PARK position, 5
securing the vehicle against unwanted movement.
(Continued) Furthermore, you should never leave children un-
attended inside a vehicle.

Brake/Transaxle Interlock System

This system prevents you from moving the shift lever out
of PARK and into any gear unless the brake pedal is
pressed. This system is active only while the ignition
switch is in the ON position. Always press the brake
pedal first, before moving the shift lever out of PARK.

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NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the transaxle will not NOTE: If this occurs, even if the override is successful,
shift out of park. Battery power is required to release the it is recommended that you visit a dealer at your earliest
brake/transaxle interlock system. However, there is an possible convenience. Your dealer has diagnostic equip-
override system that allows you to shift out of PARK in ment to determine if the problem could recur.
case of loss of power. To activate the override system:
Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System
• Firmly apply the parking brake This system prevents the key from being removed unless
the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents shifting out of
• Insert the ignition key and rotate it to the ON position
PARK unless the key is in the ON position and the brake
• Remove the cup holder liner pedal is applied.
• Insert a key, screwdriver, or finger into the front hole NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the
then push and hold the manual override release lever key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety
forward. feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and
stopped, but the key cannot be removed until you obtain
• While holding the release lever forward, move the
service.
shift lever from PARK to NEUTRAL. Release the
override

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4–Speed/6–Speed Automatic Transaxle — If the load on the transaxle locking mechanism may make it
Equipped difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added
The electronically controlled transaxle provides a precise precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a
shift schedule. The transaxle electronics are self- downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill
calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle grade.
may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and
precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles. WARNING!
Gear Ranges Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
PARK
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully 5
when parked to guard against vehicle movement and
Supplement to the parking brake by locking the trans-
possible injury or damage.
axle. The engine can be started in this range. Never
attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion. Apply
parking brake when leaving vehicle in this range. CAUTION!
When parking on a flat surface, place the shift lever in the DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK
PARK position first, and then apply the parking brake. or NEUTRAL positions into another gear range as
When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking this can damage the drivetrain.
brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise

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REVERSE mode and select the appropriate gear when frequent

Use this range for moving the vehicle rearward. Shift into transaxle shifting occurs in the DRIVE range. For ex-
this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete ample: When operating the vehicle under heavy loading
stop. conditions, (i.e. in hilly terrain, traveling into strong
headwinds, or while towing heavy trailers). Under these
NEUTRAL
conditions, reducing shifting by selecting the appropriate
Engine may be started in this range.
gear in AutoStick威 will improve the performance and
extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting
WARNING!
and heat build-up.
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the
DRIVE— 4 Speed Transaxle
ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe
This range should be used for most city and highway
practices that limit your response to changing traffic
driving, it provides the smoothest upshifts, downshifts,
or road conditions. You might lose control of the
and best fuel economy. However, select the ⬙3⬙ range
vehicle and have an accident.
when frequent transaxle shifting occurs while using the
DRIVE range, such as when operating the vehicle under
DRIVE — 6 Speed Transaxle
heavy loading conditions, (i.e. in hilly terrain, traveling
This range should be used for most city and highway
into strong headwinds, or while towing heavy trailers).
driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts, downshifts,
and best fuel economy. However, use the AutoStick威

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Under these conditions, using the ⬙3⬙ range will improve occur only to prevent engine overspeed while downshifts
performance and extend transaxle life by reducing exces- occur earlier than other gear range selections.
sive shifting and heat build-up.
CAUTION!
DRIVE 3— 4 Speed Transaxle
This range eliminates shifts into 4th gear. The transaxle If the transaxle operating temperature exceeds ac-
will operate normally in First and Second. Shifts into ceptable limits, the vehicle computer will override
Third may be delayed to provide second gear operation OVERDRIVE and “3” DRIVE range by changing
at higher speeds. The ⬙3⬙ range should also be used when shift points. This is done to prevent transaxle damage
descending steep grades to prevent brake system dis- due to overheating. 5
tress.
Reset Mode - Electronic Transaxle
NOTE: Using the ⬙3⬙ range while operating the vehicle
The transaxle is monitored electronically for abnormal
under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor-
conditions. If a condition is detected that could cause
mance and extend transaxle life by reducing excessive
damage, the transaxle automatically shifts into second
shifting and heat build-up.
gear. The transaxle remains in second gear (3rd gear with
LOW — 4 Speed Transaxle a six speed automatic) despite the forward gear selected.
This range should be used for engine braking when PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper-
descending very steep grades. In this range, upshifts will ate. This Reset feature allows the vehicle to be driven to
a dealer for service without damaging the transaxle.

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In the event that the problem has been momentary, the AUTOSTICK姞 — IF EQUIPPED
transaxle can be reset to regain all forward gears. AutoStick威 is a driver-interactive transaxle that offers six
manual ratio changes to provide you with more control.
1. Stop the vehicle.
AutoStick威 allows you to maximize engine braking,
2. Shift into PARK. eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and im-
prove overall vehicle performance. This system can also
3. Turn the ignition OFF, and then restart the engine.
provide you with more control during passing, city
4. Shift into the desired gear range and resume driving. driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving,
trailer towing, and many other situations.
NOTE: Even if the transaxle can be reset, it is recom-
mended that you visit a dealer at your earliest possible Operation
convenience. Your dealer has diagnostic equipment to By placing the shift lever one shift-level below the DRIVE
determine if the problem could recur. position, it can be moved from side to side. This allows
the driver to select a higher or lower range of gears.
If the transaxle cannot be reset, dealer service is required.
Moving the shift lever to the Left (-) triggers a downshift
and to the Right (+) an upshift. The gear position will
display in the instrument cluster on the transaxle range
indicator.

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NOTE: In Autostick威 mode, the transaxle will only shift • Avoid using speed control when Autostick威 is en-
up or down when the driver moves the shift lever to the gaged.
Right (+) or Left (-).
• The transaxle will automatically shift up when maxi-
AutoStick威 is deactivated when the shift lever is shifted mum engine speed is reached while Autostick威 is
from the AutoStick (+/-) position into the DRIVE engaged.
position.
• Transaxle shifting will be more noticeable when
General Information Autostick威 is engaged.
• You can start out in first or second gear. The system • If a downshift would cause the engine to over-speed, 5
will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle that shift will not occur until it is safe for the engine.
speed. Mostly the transaxle will stay in the manually selected
ratio, however.
• If a ratio other than 1st is selected, and the vehicle is
brought to a stop, the transaxle control logic will • If the system detects powertrain overheating, the
automatically select the 1st gear ratio. transaxle will revert to the automatic shift mode and
remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off.
• Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy
conditions. • If the system detects a problem, it will disable the
AutoStick威 mode and the transaxle will return to the
automatic mode until the problem is corrected.

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DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Traction

When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a
Acceleration
wedge of water to build up between the tire and road
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-
surface. This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or
pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati-
complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. To
cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when
reduce this possibility, the following precautions should
there is a difference in the surface traction under the front
be observed:
(driving) wheels.
1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are
WARNING! slushy.
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles.
Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the
3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first
front wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle
become visible.
and possibly have an accident. Accelerate slowly and
carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction 4. Keep the tires properly inflated.
(ice, snow, wet, mud, loose sand, etc.).
5. Maintain enough distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden
stop.

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DRIVING THROUGH WATER Shallow Standing Water

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

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CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING!

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

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POWER STEERING
WARNING!
The standard power steering system will give you good
vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability Continued operation with reduced power steering
in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.
steering capability if power assist is lost. Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will
still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- CAUTION!
tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering
effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end
of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering 5
parking maneuvers.
fluid temperature and it should be avoided when
NOTE: Increased noise levels at the end of the steering possible. Damage to the power steering pump may
wheel travel are considered normal and do not indicate occur.
that there is a problem with the power steering system.
Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steering
pump may make noise for a short amount of time. This is
due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering system. This
noise should be considered normal, and it does not in any
way damage the steering system.

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Power Steering Fluid Check If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated
Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all
service interval is not required. The fluid should only be surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are Parts” in Section 7 for the correct fluid type.
apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici-
pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- PARKING BRAKE
rized dealer. The parking brake should always be applied when the
driver is not in the vehicle.
No chemical flushes should be used in any power
steering system; only the approved lubricant may be WARNING!
used.
Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
WARNING! parking brake. Always apply parking brake fully
when parked to guard against vehicle movement and
Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and possible injury or damage.
with the engine off to prevent injury from moving
parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading. Do When parking on a flat surface, place the shift lever in the
not overfill. Use only manufacturer’s recommended PARK position first, and then apply the parking brake.
power steering fluid.

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When parking on a hill, it is important to apply the

parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK,
otherwise the load on the transaxle locking mechanism
may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK.
As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the
curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an
uphill grade.
To apply the parking brake, grasp the handle and pull it
upward until you feel resistance. To release the parking 5
brake, grasp the handle and pull it slightly while pressing
the button on the end of the handle. When the button
drops into the handle (releasing the lock), guide the Parking Brake
handle downward to its stop, and then release the button
NOTE:
and the handle.
• The parking brake will not release unless the handle is
pulled upward slightly past its applied position.

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• If the parking brake is applied while the vehicle is

WARNING!
moving, a chime will sound to alert the driver. The
chime will sound up to 10 times or until the vehicle • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
has returned to a stop. children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
The Brake System Warning Light in the instrument
seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key in
cluster will turn on when the parking brake is applied
the ignition. A child could operate power win-
and the ignition switch is on.
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. before driving: failure to do so can lead to brake
failure, and an accident.
CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with BRAKE SYSTEM
the parking brake released, a brake system malfunc- Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as
tion is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by standard equipment. In the event power assist is lost for
an authorized dealer immediately. any reason (i.e., repeated brake applications with the
engine off) the brakes will still function. However, the
effort required to brake the vehicle will be much greater
than that required with the power system operating.

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WARNING! WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and • Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting possibly an accident. Driving with your foot rest-
or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally ing or riding on the brake pedal can result in
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive
possible brake damage. You wouldn’t have your full lining wear, and possible brake damage. You
braking capacity in an emergency. wouldn’t have your full braking capacity in an
emergency.
The Brake Warning Light monitors various brake func- • Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is dan- 5
tions, including brake fluid level and parking brake gerous. A significant decrease in braking perfor-
application. If the brake light turns on, it may indicate mance or vehicle stability during braking may
that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle or
level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock will make your vehicle harder to control. You
brake system. could have an accident. Have the vehicle checked
immediately.

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ANTI—LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)

WARNING! (Continued)
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased
vehicle stability and brake performance under most • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys-
braking conditions. The system automatically “pumps” ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase
the brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent braking or steering efficiency beyond that af-
wheel lock-up. forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and
tires or the traction afforded.
WARNING! • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed in turns,
• Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish following another vehicle too closely, or hydro-
their effectiveness and may lead to an accident. planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver
Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. Just can prevent accidents.
press firmly on your brake pedal when you need • The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must
to slow down or stop. never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
(Continued) manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety
or the safety of others.

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The ABS light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake If both the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Light
System. The light will come on when the remain on, the Anti-Lock brakes (ABS) and Electronic
ignition switch is turned to the ON position Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not function-
and may stay on for as long as four seconds. ing. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required. See
your authorized Dealer Service Center.
If the ABS light remains on or comes on while driving, it
indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you
is not functioning and that service is required. However, may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some
the conventional brake system will continue to operate related motor noises. These noises are the system per-
normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on. forming its self-check cycle to ensure that the ABS system 5
is working properly. This self check occurs each time the
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced
vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h).
as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock
brakes. If the ABS light does not come on when the ABS is activated during braking under certain road or
ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in-
bulb repaired as soon as possible. clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose
debris, or panic stops.

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You also may experience the following when the brake

WARNING!
system goes into Anti-lock:
The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisticated
• The ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a
electronic equipment that may be susceptible to
short time after the stop),
interference caused by improperly installed or high
• the clicking sound of solenoid valves, output radio transmitting equipment. This interfer-
ence can cause possible loss of anti-lock braking
• brake pedal pulsations,
capability. Installation of such equipment should be
• and a slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the performed by qualified professionals.
end of the stop.
All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and
These are all normal characteristics of ABS.
type and tires must be properly inflated to produce
accurate signals for the computer.

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ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Traction Control System (TCS)

Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional ad- This system monitors the amount of wheel spin
vanced electronic brake control system that includes of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control System detected, brake pressure is applied to the slip-
(TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS), and Electronic Stability ping wheel(s) and engine power is reduced to
Program (ESP). All systems work together to enhance provide enhanced acceleration and stability. A feature of
vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions the TCS system functions similar to a limited slip differ-
and are commonly referred to as ESP. ential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If
one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) 5
other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning
This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control
wheel. This will allow more engine torque to be applied
under adverse braking conditions. The system controls
to the wheel that is not spinning. This feature remains
hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up and
active even if TCS and ESP are in the “Partial Off” mode.
help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking.
Refer to “Electronic Stability Program (ESP)” in this
Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System” in this Section of the
Section of this manual.
manual for more information about ABS.

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Brake Assist System (BAS)

WARNING!
The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking
capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The • BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics
system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase
ing the rate and amount of brake application and then braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the
applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the
reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the traction afforded.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes very • The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including
quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the those resulting from excessive speed in turns,
benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- following another vehicle too closely, or hydro-
ing pressure during the stopping sequence. Do not planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver
reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer can prevent accidents.
desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is • The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must
deactivated. never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety
or the safety of others.

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Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ESP/TCS Indicator Light

The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light, located in the instrument
This system enhances directional control and stability of
cluster, starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and
the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESP cor-
the ESP system becomes active. The ESP/TCS Indicator
rects for over/under steering of the vehicle by applying
Light also flashes when TCS is active. If the ESP/TCS
the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counter-
Indicator Light begins to flash during acceleration, ease
acting the over/under steer condition. Engine power
up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as
may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the
possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the
desired path. ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine
prevailing road conditions.
the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it 5
to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path
WARNING!
does not match the intended path, ESP applies the brake
of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the • Electronic Stability Program (ESP) cannot prevent
oversteer or understeer condition the natural laws of physics from acting on the
vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by
• Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than
prevailing road conditions.
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
(Continued)
• Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.

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This mode should be used for almost all driving situa-

WARNING! (Continued)
tions. ESP should only be turned to Partial Off for specific
• ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those reasons as noted below.
resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on
very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. Only a Partial ESP Mode
safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent This mode is entered by momentarily depressing the ESP
accidents. Control Switch. When in Partial Off mode, the TCS
• The capabilities of an ESP-equipped vehicle must portion of ESP, except for the limited slip feature de-
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous scribed in the TCS section, has been disabled and the
manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety ESP/TCS Indicator Light will be illuminated. All other
or the safety of others. stability features of ESP function normally, with the
exception of engine power reduction. This mode is
ESP Operating Modes intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand,
All ESP equipped vehicles can choose the following ESP or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESP
operating modes: would normally allow is required to gain traction.

ESP On To turn ESP on again, momentarily depress the ESP

This is the normal operating mode for ESP. Whenever the Control Switch. This will restore the normal ESP On
vehicle is started the ESP system will be in this mode. mode of operation.

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ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator

WARNING!
Light
In the Partial ESP mode, the engine torque reduction The malfunction indicator for the ESP is com-
and stability features are desensitized. Therefore, the bined with the BAS indicator. The yellow ESP/
enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavail- BAS Warning Light and the yellow ESP/TCS
able. Indicator Light in the instrument cluster both
come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving position. They should both go out with the engine
with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or running. If the ESP/BAS Warning Light comes on con-
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” tinuously with the engine running, a malfunction has 5
mode by pressing the ESP switch. Once the situation been detected in either the ESP or BAS system, or both. If
requiring ESP to be switched to the “Partial Off” mode is this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the
overcome, turn ESP on again by momentarily depressing vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at
the “ESP Control Switch.” This may be done while the speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho-
vehicle is in motion. rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem
diagnosed and corrected.

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NOTE: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION

• The ESP Indicator Light and the ESP/BAS Warning
Tire Markings
Light come on momentarily each time the ignition
switch is turned ON.
• Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESP System
will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
• The ESP Control System will make buzzing or clicking
sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds
will stop when ESP becomes inactive following the
maneuver that caused the ESP activation.

1 — U.S. DOT Safety Stan- 4 — Maximum Load

dards Code (TIN)
2 — Size Designation 5 — Maximum Pressure
3 — Service Description 6 — Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades

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NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the
• P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced-
design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” ing the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16.
molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-
• Temporary spare tires are high-pressure compact
tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H.
spares designed for temporary emergency use only.
• European-Metric tire sizing is based on European Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T”
design standards. Tires designed to this standard have molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-
the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with tion. Example: T145/80D18 103M.
the section width. The letter ⬙P⬙ is absent from this tire 5
• High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design
size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H.
standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded
• LT (Light Truck) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.
design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric

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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 = Temporary spare tire
31 = Overall diameter in inches (in)
215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
65 = Aspect ratio in percent (%)
— Ratio of section height to section width of tire
10.5 = Section width in inches (in)
R = Construction code
— ⬙R⬙ means radial construction
—⬙D⬙ means diagonal or bias construction
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 5
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 = Light load tire
C, D, E = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure
Maximum Load — Maximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry
Maximum Pressure — Maximum pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire

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Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall
The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on
however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard
with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the side of the tire.
date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire.
EXAMPLE:
DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301
DOT = Department of Transportation
— This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire
safety standards and is approved for highway use
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 Loading and Tire Pressure This placard tells you important information about
Tire Placard Location the:
1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle
NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed 2) total weight your vehicle can carry
on the driver’s side B-Pillar.
3) tire size designed for your vehicle
Tire and Loading Information Placard 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and
spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed 5
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.

Tire and Loading Information Placard

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NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
axles must not be exceeded. For further information on
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-
GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to
sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg.
“Vehicle Loading” in this section.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of
amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or
150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
XXX kg” on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs
The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and
(295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs
trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed
[295 kg]).
the weight referenced here.
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg” calculated in step 4.
on your vehicle’s placard.

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6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your and number and size of occupants. This table is for
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for
manual to determine how this reduces the available the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
• For the following example, the combined weight of
NOTE: occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs
• The following table shows examples on how to calcu- (392 kg).
late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities
of your vehicle with varying seating configurations
5

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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 accidents.
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never
• Under inflation increases tire flexing and can result
overload them.
in tire failure.
• Over inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause 5
Tire Pressure damage that result in tire failure.
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and • Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob-
satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Three primary lems. You could lose control of your vehicle.
areas are affected by improper tire pressure: • Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect
vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in
loss of vehicle control.
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Tire Inflation Pressures

WARNING! (Continued)
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the
• Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle driver’s side “B” Pillar.
to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right
or left. Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure
• Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- Information for vehicle loads that are less than the
mended cold tire inflation pressure. maximum loaded vehicle condition. These pressure con-
ditions will be found in the “Supplemental Tire Pressure
Economy Information” section of this manual.
Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear The pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as
patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal inspecting for signs of tire wear or visible damage at least
wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for once a month. Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to
earlier tire replacement. Under inflation, also increases check tire pressure. Do not make a visual judgement
tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look
consumption. properly inflated even when they are under inflated.
Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride.
Over inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride.

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Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per

CAUTION!
12° F (7° C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in
ways reinstall the valve stem cap (if equipped). This the winter.
will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the
Example: If garage temperature = 68° F (20° C) and the
valve stem, which could damage the valve stem.
outside temperature = 32° F (0° C) then the cold tire
inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa),
Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always
which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12° F (7° C) for this
“cold tire inflation pressure.” Cold tire inflation pressure
outside temperature condition. 5
is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not
been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa)
(1 km) after a 3 hour period. The cold tire inflation during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure
pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pres- build up or your tire pressure will be too low.
sure molded into the tire sidewall.
Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range
of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with
temperature changes.

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Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation Radial-Ply Tires

The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds
within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- WARNING!
tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high
Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires
speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very
on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle
important. Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle
poorly. The instability could cause an accident. Al-
loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera-
ways use radial ply tires in sets of four (or 6, in case
tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire
of trucks with dual rear wheels). Never combine
dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading
them with other types of tires.
and cold tire inflation pressures.
Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in
WARNING!
the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your
High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs.
mum load is dangerous. The added strain on your
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
tires could cause them to fail. You could have a
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use with
serious accident. Don’t drive a vehicle loaded to the
radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style
maximum capacity at continuous speeds above
75 mph (120 km/h).

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vehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, the
CAUTION!
original tire should be repaired (or replaced) and rein-
stalled at the first opportunity. Prolonged use of limited use spare, or an incorrect
tire size on either front wheel, may damage transaxle
WARNING! differential and result in loss of vehicle mobility.
Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use only.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
With these tires, do not drive more than 50 mph
conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the
(80 km/h). Temporary-use spare tires have limited
wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare.
tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear 5
indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs to be Do not install more than one compact spare tire/wheel
replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which on the vehicle at any given time.
apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result in
spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control. CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the
compact spare installed. Damage to the vehicle may
result.

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Limited Use Spare — If Equipped

WARNING!
The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use
on your vehicle. This tire is identified by a limited use • The limited use spare tires are for emergency use
spare tire warning label located on the limited use spare only. Installation of this limited use spare tire
tire and wheel assembly. This tire may look like the affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not
original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Keep inflated
vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited use spare to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on either
tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same tire, your tire placard or limited use spare tire and
replace (or repair) the original tire and reinstall on the wheel assembly. Replace (or repair) the original
vehicle at the first opportunity. tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your
vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of
vehicle control.
• Prolonged use of limited use spare, or incorrect
tire size of front wheel, may damage the transaxle
differential and result in loss of vehicle mobility
and could result in loss of vehicle control.

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Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators

When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires
spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) to help you in determining when your tires should be
or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without replaced.
stopping when you are stuck.
Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in Section 6 of this
manual for additional information.

WARNING! 5
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-
age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some-
one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than
30 mph (48 km/h) or for more than 30 seconds
continuously when you are stuck, and don’t let
anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the 1 — Worn Tire
speed. 2 — New Tire

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These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread

WARNING!
grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth
becomes approximately 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years,
is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow
replaced. this warning can result in sudden tire failure. You
could lose control and have an accident resulting in
Life of Tire
serious injury or death.
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying
factors including but not limited to:
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
• Driving style exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact
with oil, grease, and gasoline.
• Tire pressure
• Distance driven

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Replacement Tires
WARNING!
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva- of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-
lent to the originals in size, quality and performance pension dimensions and performance characteris-
when replacement is needed (refer to the paragraph on tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
“Tread Wear Indicators”). Refer to the “Tire and Loading braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
Information” placard for the size designation of your tire. able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
The service description and load identification will be sion components. You could lose control and have 5
found on the original equipment tire. Failure to use an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle. We recommend approved for your vehicle.
that you contact your original equipment or an autho- • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
rized tire dealer with any questions you may have on tire capacity, other than what was originally equipped
specifications or capability. on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have an accident.
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WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION!

• Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire used.
failure and loss of vehicle control.
SNOW TIRES
CAUTION! Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during Winter. Standard tires are of the all-season type
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
designation on the tire sidewall.
ings.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and
TIRE CHAINS type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only
Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom- in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the
mended. safety and handling of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should
not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph
(120 km/h).

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TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS

Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat-
terns.
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 5
tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain
mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a
smooth, quiet ride.
Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your
type of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules”
section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permis-
sible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual
wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per-
formed.

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven - this
is normal and there should be no adjustment for this
• The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn
increased pressure.
the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle
recommended cold placard pressure. • The TPM System will warn the driver of a low tire
pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-
• The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about
pressure warning limit for any reason, including low
1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12 F (7 C). This means that when
temperature effects and natural pressure loss through
the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure
the tire.
will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based
on cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the • The TPM System will continue to warn the driver of
tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at low tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and
least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1 km) after will not turn off until the tire pressure is at or above
a three hour period. The cold tire inflation pressure the recommended cold placard pressure. Once the low
must not exceed the maximum inflation pressure tire pressure warning (Tire Pressure Monitoring Tell-
molded into the tire sidewall. Refer to the “Tires – tale Light) illuminates, you must increase the tire
General Information” in this section for information pressure to the recommended cold placard pressure in
on how to properly inflate the vehicle’s tires. The tire order for the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to
turn off. The system will automatically update and the
Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off

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once the system receives the updated tire pressures.

CAUTION!
The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes
above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to • The TPMS has been optimized for the original
receive this information. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
− For example, your vehicle may have a recom-
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system
mended cold (parked for more than three hours)
operation or sensor damage may result when us-
placard pressure of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient
ing replacement equipment that is not of the same
temperature is 68 F (20 C) and the measured tire
size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can
pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), a temperature drop to 20 5
cause sensor damage. Do not use aftermarket tire
F (-7 C) will decrease the tire pressure to approxi-
sealants or balance beads if your vehicle is
mately 23 psi (157 kPa). This tire pressure is suffi-
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors
ciently low enough to turn ON the Tire Pressure
may result.
Monitoring Telltale Light. Driving the vehicle may
cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately 27 psi • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure,
(186 kPa), but the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will
Light will still be ON. In this situation, the Tire prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF only stem, which could damage the Tire Pressure Moni-
after the tires are inflated to the vehicle’s recom- toring Sensor.
mended cold placard pressure value.

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NOTE: • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure,

• The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in
and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire the tire.
failure or condition.
Base System
• The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless
while adjusting your tire pressure. technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to
monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each
• Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes
wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure
the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
readings to the Receiver Module.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the
stopping ability. tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly
and to maintain the proper pressure.
• The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte-
nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain The TPMS consists of the following components:
correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure
• Receiver Module
gauge, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the Tire Pressure Moni- • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
toring Telltale light.
• Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light

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Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings repeat, providing the system fault still exists. The Tire
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off when the
illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime fault condition no longer exists. A system fault can occur
will sound when tire pressure is low in one or due to any of the following:
more of the four active road tires. Should this occur, you
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
should stop as soon as possible, check the inflation
facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM
pressure of each tire on your vehicle, and inflate each tire
sensors.
to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure
value. Once the system receives the updated tire pres- 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
sures, the system will automatically update and the Tire that affects radio wave signals. 5
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off. The
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel
vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above
housings.
15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this
information. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
Check TPMS Warning 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on
and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid when a
system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound
a chime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will

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NOTE: Light will turn OFF, as long no tire pressure is below the
1. The compact spare tire (if so equipped) does not have low-pressure warning limit in any of the four active road
a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to
will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire. 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the
TPMS to receive this information.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning Premium System — If Equipped
limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless
sound and the TPM Telltale Light will turn ON. technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to
monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure
15 mph (25 km/h), the TPM Telltale Light will flash on
readings to the Receiver Module.
and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the
4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will
tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly
sound and the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for
and to maintain the proper pressure.
75 seconds and then remain on solid.
The TPMS consists of the following components:
5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and
reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, • Receiver Module
the TPMS will update automatically and the TPM Telltale
• Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors

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• Three Trigger Modules (mounted in three of the four

wheel-wells)
• Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages,
which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)
• Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will 5
illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime
will sound when tire pressure is low in one or
more of the four active road tires. In addition, the
Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible,
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display
and inflate all tires with low pressure (those flashing in
a graphic showing the pressure values of each tire with
the EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold
the low tire pressure values flashing.
placard pressure value. Once the system receives the
updated tire pressures, the system will automatically
update, the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flash-
ing, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will

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turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to

20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the
TPMS to receive this information.
Check TPMS Warning
When a system fault is detected, a chime will sound and
the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on
and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In
addition, the EVIC will display a ⬙CHECK TPM SYS-
TEM⬙ message for three seconds and then display dashes
(- -) in place of the pressure value to indicate which
sensor is not being received.

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If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, NOTE:

providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault 1. The compact spare tire (if so equipped) does not have
no longer exists, the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS
Light will no longer flash, and the ⬙CHECK TPM SYS- will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire.
TEM⬙ message will no longer display, and a pressure
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
can occur due to any of the following:
limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, the TPM Telltale
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to Light will remain ON, a chime will sound, and the EVIC
facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM will still display a flashing pressure value in the graphic 5
sensors. display.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
that affects radio wave signals. 15 mph (25 km/h), the TPM Telltale Light will flash on
and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel
addition, the EVIC will display a ⬙CHECK TPM SYS-
housings.
TEM⬙ message for three seconds and then display dashes
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. (- -) in place of the pressure value.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.

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4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will General Information
sound, the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and
75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the EVIC will RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
display a ⬙CHECK TPM SYSTEM⬙ message for three following conditions:
seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
pressure value.
• This device must accept any interference received,
5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and
including interference that may cause undesired
reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare,
operation.
the TPMS will update automatically. In addition, the
TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF and the graphic in the The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the
EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes following licenses:
(- -), as long no tire pressure is below the low-pressure
warning limit in any of the four active road tires. The United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KR5S120123
vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2671-S120123
15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this
information.

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FUEL REQUIREMENTS using high-quality unleaded gasoline having an octane

range of 89. The manufacturer recommends the use of
2.4L and 2.7L Engine
89 octane for optimum performance. The use of premium
The 2.4L and 2.7L engines are designed to
gasoline is not recommended. Under normal conditions,
meet all emission regulations and provide
the use of premium gasoline will not provide a benefit
excellent fuel economy and performance
over high quality unleaded “regular” and “mid-grade”
when using high quality unleaded “regu-
gasolines, and in some circumstances may result in
lar” gasolines having an octane rating of
poorer performance.
87. The use of premium gasoline is not
recommended. Under normal conditions, the use of Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to 5
premium gasoline will not provide a benefit over high your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at
quality unleaded “regular” gasolines, and in some cir- high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is
cumstances may result in poorer performance. required.
3.5L Engine Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard
The 3.5L engine is designed to meet all starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experience these
emissions regulations and provide satisfac- symptoms, try another brand of gasoline (with the ap-
tory fuel economy and performance when propriate octane rating for your engine) before consider-
ing service for the vehicle.

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Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends

have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica- Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy-
tions (the World Wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen-
define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced ates are required in some areas of the country during the
emissions, engine performance, and durability for your winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions.
vehicle. The manufacturer recommends the use of gaso- Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in
lines that meet the WWFC specifications if they are your vehicle.
available.
CAUTION!
Reformulated Gasoline
Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner For vehicles equipped with a 2.4L or 3.5L engine, DO
burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or E85 Etha-
nol. Use of these blends may result in starting and
Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates, and are spe-
driveability problems and may damage critical fuel
cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im-
system components.
prove air quality.
The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso-
lines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro-
vide excellent performance and durability of engine and
fuel system components.

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NOTE: The 2.7L engine is now rated for E85 Ethanol • OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on
use (EXCEPT CALIFORNIA EMISSION STATES). Only
• poor engine performance
vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on
E-85. For more information, see “Flexible Fuel” in this • poor cold start and cold drivability
section.
• increased risk for fuel system component corrosion
Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline or
To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with
E85 Ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the
E-85 perform the following:
manufacturer. While MTBE is an oxygenate made from
Methanol, it does not have the negative effects of • drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer) 5
Methanol.
• change the engine oil and oil filter
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
• disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the
Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain-
engine controller memory
ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol
content may void the vehicle’s warranty. More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged
exposure to E-85 fuel.
If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85
fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms:
• operate in a lean mode

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MMT in Gasoline Materials Added to Fuel

MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is All gasoline sold in the United States is required to
blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional
blended with MMT provides no performance advantage detergents or other additives is not needed under normal
beyond gasoline of the same octane number without conditions and they would result in additional cost.
MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the
life and reduces emission system performance in some fuel.
vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline
Fuel System Cautions
without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content
of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump,
CAUTION!
therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether
or not his/her gasoline contains MMT. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s
performance:
It is even more important to look for gasolines without
MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels
• The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.
higher than those allowed in the United States.
Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance
MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformu- and damage the emission control system.
lated gasolines.

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• An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition Carbon Monoxide Warnings

malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to
overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or WARNING!
some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or
Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.
malfunctioning and may require immediate service.
Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon
Contact your authorized dealer for service assistance.
monoxide poisoning:
• The use of fuel additives, which are now being sold as
octane enhancers, is not recommended. Most of these • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon
products contain high concentrations of methanol. monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, which can kill. 5
Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems Never run the engine in a closed area, such as a
resulting from the use of such fuels or additives is not garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the
the responsibility of the manufacturer. engine running for an extended period. If the vehicle is
stopped in an open area with the engine running for
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control
more than a short period, adjust the ventilation system
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
to force fresh, outside air into the vehicle.
against you.

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• Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte-

nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time
the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions
repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side
windows fully open.
• Keep the trunk closed when driving your vehicle to
prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex-
haust gases from entering the vehicle.

FLEXIBLE FUEL— 2.7L ONLY (EXCEPT

CALIFORNIA EMISSION STATES)
E-85 General Information E-85 Fuel Cap
The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve-
hicles only. This section only covers those subjects that CAUTION!
are unique to these vehicles. Please refer to the other Only vehicles with the special E-85 fuel filler cap can
sections of this manual for information on features that operate on E-85.
are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline only
powered vehicles.

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Along with the special E-85 fuel filler cap, your vehicle
WARNING!
may display a badge, which also indicates it can operate
on E-85. Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could
cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok-
ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov-
ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the
tank. Do not use E-85 as a cleaning agent and never
use it near an open flame.

Fuel Requirements 5
If your vehicle is E-85 compatible, it will operate on
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87, or E-85
fuel, or any mixture of these two fuels.
For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat-
ing between E-85 and unleaded gasoline is recom-
E-85 Badge
mended.
ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)
E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and
15% unleaded gasoline.

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When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: in MOPAR威 engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting
Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer only
• you do not add less than 5 gal (19 L) when refueling
recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet
• you drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395
least 5 miles (8 km) contains additional requirements, developed during ex-
tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard
the manufacturer’s engines. Use MOPAR威 or an equiva-
starting and/or significant deterioration in drivability
lent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.
during warm up.
NOTE: Your engine oil filler cap also describes the
NOTE: Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM
correct engine oil to use.
D5798). With non-seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel, you may
experience hard starting and rough idle following start Starting
up even if the above recommendations are followed, The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use
especially when the ambient temperature is below 32°F when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the
(0°C). range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an
increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and
Selection of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations)
(E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
until the engine is fully warmed up.
FFV vehicles operated on E85 require specially formu-
lated engine oils. These special requirements are included

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Cruising Range Maintenance

Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon than
gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel con- CAUTION!
sumption. You can expect your fuel economy and driving
Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your
range to decrease by about 30% compared to gasoline
vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and
operation.
may affect driveability.
Replacement Parts
All components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are ADDING FUEL
designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure 5
that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
patible parts. As a reminder, a fuel icon with an arrow
indicating which side of the vehicle the fuel
CAUTION! filler door is located on, is located in the
instrument cluster, just below the Fuel Gage.
Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol
compatible components can damage your vehicle.

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The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the left rear After removing the gas cap, place the gas cap tether cable
quarter panel of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or over a hook on the inside of the fuel door. This keeps the
damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this gas cap suspended away from and protects the vehicle’s
vehicle. surface.

Fuel Filler Door Fuel Filler Door Features

NOTE: If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the
replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.

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CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued)

• Damage to the fuel system or emission control • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is
system could result from using an improper fuel in violation of most state and federal fire regula-
tank filler tube cap (gas cap). tions and doing so will cause the malfunction
• A poorly fitting gas cap could let impurities into indicator light to turn on.
the fuel system and could cause the • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a
• A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunc- portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You
tion Indicator Light to turn on. could be burned. Always place gas containers on
• To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top
the ground while filling. 5
off” the fuel tank after filling. When the fuel
NOTE:
nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full.
• Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound.
This is an indication that the gas cap is tightened
WARNING! properly. The Malfunction Indicator Light in the in-
strument cluster may turn on if the gas cap is not
• Never have any smoking materials lit in or near
secured properly. Make sure that the gas cap is tight-
the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the
ened each time the vehicle is refueled.
tank filled.
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• When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel VEHICLE LOADING
tank is full.
Vehicle Certification Label
Loose Filler Cap Message Your vehicle has a certification label attached to the rear
If the vehicles diagnostic system determines that the fuel of the driver’s door.
filler cap in loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
The label contains the following information:
“gASCAP” message will be displayed in the instrument
cluster. Tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” sound is • Name of manufacturer
heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly
• Month and year of manufacture
tightened. Press the trip odometer reset button to turn off
the message. If the problem persists, the message will • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might
• Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front
indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice
in a row, the system will turn on the Malfunction • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear
Indicator Light (MIL). Resolving the problem will turn
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
the MIL light off.
• Type of Vehicle
• Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH)

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The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the

WARNING!
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
important that you do not exceed the maximum front
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can
This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total
result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose
load must be limited so that you do not exceed the
control of the vehicle and have an accident.
GVWR.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Overloading
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, 5
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory
evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and front
rear GAWR. and rear GAWR.
The best way to figure out the total weight of your
vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for
operation. Weigh it on a commercial scale to insure that it
is not over the GVWR.

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Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle TRAILER TOWING
separately. It is important that you distribute the load In this section, you will find safety tips and information
evenly over the front and rear axles. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do
with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully
Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and
review this information to tow your load as efficiently
shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension
and safely as possible.
components do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s
GVWR. To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements
and recommendations in this manual concerning ve-
Loading
hicles used for trailer towing.
To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty
weight, axle by axle and side by side. Store heavier items If you have any questions or concerns after reviewing
down low and be sure you distribute their weight as this section, please consult your dealer to for full details
evenly as possible. Stow all loose items securely before on the towing capabilities of the vehicle.
driving. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you
Common Towing Definitions
have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is within
The following trailer towing related definitions will assist
the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight.
you in understanding the following information:
Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect
on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way
the brakes operate.

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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear
This includes driver, passengers, cargo, and tongue axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or
exceed the GVWR. rear GAWR.
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
WARNING!
The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all
cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- It is important that you do not exceed the maximum
porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its ⬙loaded and front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition 5
ready for operation⬙ condition. The recommended way to can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose
measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a control of the vehicle and have an accident.
vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be
supported by the scale. Trailer Tongue Weight (TW)
The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less
The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle
than or more than 10% of the trailer load. You must
and trailer when weighed in combination. (Note that
consider this as part of the load on your vehicle.
GCWR ratings include a 150 lbs (68 kg) allowance for the
presence of a driver).

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Frontal Area correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
The frontal area is the maximum height and maximum Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
width of the front of a trailer and its cargo. Weight Ratings) chart for the Max. GTW towable for your
given drivetrain.
Weight-Carrying Hitch
A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue Trailer Hitch Classification
weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or Max. GTW
Class
some other connecting point of the truck. These kinds of (Gross Trailer Wt.)
hitches are the most popular on the market today and Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
they’re commonly used to tow small- and medium-sized Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
trailers. Trailer Weight Ratings)” chart for the Maximum
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your given
Trailer Hitch Classification drivetrain.
The following chart provides the industry standard for
the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the your vehicle.

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Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings
Max. GTW (Gross Trailer
Engine/Transaxle Max. Frontal Area Max. Trailer Tongue Wt.1
Wt.)
2.4L/Auto See Note 2 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
2.7L/Auto See Note 2 1,500 lbs (680 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg)
3.5L/Auto 22 sq.ft. (2.0 sq.m) 2,000 lbs (900 kg) 200 lbs (90 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds. 5
1
The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of Please refer to the following website, http://www-
the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and it 5.chrysler.com/searchapp/ui.jsp or your authorized
should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire dealer for additional information.
and Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire Safety
Information” in Section 5 of this manual.
2
Enclosed trailers or open utility trailers with front
shields/guards are not recommended for use with all 4
cylinder and 2.7L engines with automatic transaxle.

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

Trailer and Tongue Weight

Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% of the Gross Trailer
Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads
balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause
the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause Consider the following items when computing the
loss of control of vehicle and trailer. Failure to load weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer • The trailer tongue weight of the trailer.
accidents.
• The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
Never exceed the maximum trailer tongue weight put in or on your vehicle.
stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch.
• The weight of the driver and all passengers.

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NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the Towing Requirements

trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle driv-
factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed etrain components the following guidelines are recom-
options, must be considered as part of the total load on mended:
your vehicle. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information
placard in the Tire Safety Information section of this CAUTION!
manual for the maximum combined weight of occupants
• Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles
and cargo for your vehicle.
(805 km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may dam-
CAUTION! age your vehicle. 5
• During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trailer
Incorrect trailer tongue weight could result in in- towing, limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h).
creased yaw or vehicle instability. A negative trailer
tongue weight could unload the rear suspension of Perform the maintenance listed in Section 8 of this
the tow vehicle decreasing vehicle stability. Negative manual. When towing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR,
trailer tongue weight could cause the trailer to squat or GCWR, ratings.
and potentially become disengaged from the tow
vehicle resulting in a runaway trailer condition.

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• Safety chains must always be used between your

WARNING!
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
• Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
Follow these guidelines to make your trailer tow- chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
ing as safe as possible: slack for turning corners.
• Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
and that it will not shift during travel. When When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transaxle in
load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the PARK. Always, block or ⬙chock⬙ the trailer wheels.
driver to control. You could lose control of your
vehicle and have an accident. • GCWR must not be exceeded.
• Total weight must be distributed between the tow
• When hauling cargo, or towing a trailer, do not vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause ratings are not exceeded:
a loss of control, poor performance, or damage to
brakes, axle, engine, transaxle, steering, suspension, 1. GVWR
chassis structure, or tires. 2. GTW
3. GAWR

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4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch • When replacing tires, refer to “Tires — General Infor-
utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to mation” in this section for information on replacement
always achieve 10% of trailer tongue weight as a tires and for proper tire replacement procedures. Re-
percentage of total trailer weight). placing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will
not increase the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements — Tires
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
• Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire. • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
• Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe 5
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to the
personal injury.
“Tires — General Information” in this section for
proper tire inflation procedures. • An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
• Also, check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
pressures before trailer usage.
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage brake controller is not required.
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires — General
Information” in this section for information on tread
wear indicators and for proper inspection procedure.

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• Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over

WARNING! (Continued)
1,000 lbs (450 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg). • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing, you should allow for ad-
CAUTION! ditional space between your vehicle and the ve-
hicle in front of you. Failure to do so could result
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg) in an accident.
loaded, it should have its own brakes with adequate
braking capacity. Failure to do this could lead to Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights and Wiring
accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
effort, and longer stopping distances. stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
WARNING! Towing Tips
• Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping,
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake and backing the trailer in an area located away from
system and cause it to fail. You might not have heavy traffic.
brakes when you need them and could have an Make sure all trailer and vehicle lights are working
accident. properly — including hazard flashers.
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Automatic Transaxle NOTE: Check the four-speed automatic transaxle fluid

The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- level before towing. AutoStick威 six—speed transmission
ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, third is sealed and the fluid level cannot be checked. See your
gear for a four-speed automatic and the fifth gear for a authorized dealership service center for assistance.
six-speed AutoStick威 should be selected.
Electronic Speed Control — (If Equipped)
NOTE: Using third or fifth instead of DRIVE while
• Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions,
will improve performance and extend transaxle life by • When using the speed control, if you experience speed
reducing excessive shifting and heat build-up. This ac- drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until 5
tion will also provide better engine braking. you can get back to cruising speed.
If you REGULARLY TOW a trailer for more than 45 min- • Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to
utes of continuous operation, then change the automatic maximize fuel efficiency.
transaxle fluid and filter according to the interval speci-
fied for “police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing” in
the “Maintenance Schedule” in this manual.

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Cooling System RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

To reduce potential for engine and transaxle overheating, MOTORHOME, ETC.)
take the following actions:
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat
• City Driving towing with all four wheels on the ground)
When stopped for short periods of time, put transaxle in
neutral and increase engine idle speed. CAUTION!
• Highway Driving DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the driv-
Reduce speed. etrain will result.
• Air Conditioning
NOTE: If the vehicle requires towing make sure all four
Turn off temporarily.
wheels are off the ground.

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CONTENTS
䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 䡵 Jump-Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
▫ Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
— If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
▫ Towing With The Ignition Key . . . . . . . . . . . 362 6
䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
▫ Towing Without The Ignition Key . . . . . . . . . 363
▫ Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . . . 363
▫ Spare Tire Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
▫ Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 With A Tow Dolly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
▫ Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 ▫ Towing Without Power — Override
Transaxle Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER NOTE: With extended use, the Hazard Warning flasher
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the may wear down your battery.
instrument panel, below the radio.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
Press the switch to turn on the Hazard In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
Warning flashers. When the Hazard potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
Warning flasher switch is activated, all tion.
directional turn signals will flash on
and off to warn oncoming traffic of an • On the highways — Slow down.
emergency. Press the switch a second • In city traffic — While stopped, put transaxle in
time to turn off flashers. NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
This is an emergency warning system and should not be If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the instrument
used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle
vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for with the engine at idle, when safe. Turn off the air
other motorists. conditioning and wait until the pointer drops back into
If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the the normal range. If the pointer remains on the H (red)
Hazard Warning flasher will continue to operate with the mark for more than a minute, turn the engine off imme-
ignition key removed and the vehicle locked. diately and call for service.

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NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down
CAUTION!
an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner
is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull
removes this heat. You can also turn the temperature over and stop the vehicle with the engine at idle,
control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor, and when safe. Turn the air conditioner off and wait until
the fan control to high. This allows the heater core to act the pointer drops back into the normal range. After
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat appropriate action has been taken, if the pointer
from the engine cooling system. remains on the “H”, turn the engine off immediately,
and call for service.
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NOTE: The vehicle speed is reduced to a maximum of

WARNING!
53 mph (85 km/h). You may of course, reduce your
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or vehicle speed further if needed.
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, refer to Section 7, Maintenance, of this WARNING!
manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
System Pressure Cap paragraph. vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) — If under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run
Equipped the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you
During sustained high-speed driving or trailer tow up need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
long grades on a hot day, the engine oil temperature may service center where it can be raised on a lift.
become too hot. If this happens, the “HOTOIL” message
flashes in the odometer and the vehicle speed will be (Continued)
reduced to 53 mph (85 km/h) until the engine oil
temperature is reduced.

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WARNING! (Continued)
• The jack is designed to use 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 Stowage
6
The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor Spare Tire and Jack Stowage
in the trunk. Preparations For Jacking

Spare Tire Removal 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface. Avoid ice or
Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down. slippery areas.

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6. Block both the front and rear of the

WARNING!
wheel diagonally opposite the jacking
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the position. For example, if changing the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off right front tire, block the left rear
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when wheel.
operating the jack or changing the wheel.

2. Set the parking brake. NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
while the vehicle is being jacked.
3. Place the shift lever into PARK (automatic transaxle)
or REVERSE (manual transaxle). Jacking Instructions
4. Turn OFF the ignition.
WARNING!
5. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
(Continued)

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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)

• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from • If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
the edge of the roadway as possible before raising careful of motor traffic.
the vehicle. • To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated are
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
be raised. valve stem facing the ground.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic • Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack. 6
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. Jack Warning Label
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and 1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the
for lifting this vehicle during a tire change. spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left
(Continued) to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from
the jack assembly.

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NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack 2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning
with two attachment points. When the jack is partially them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the
expanded, the tension between the two attachment ground.
points holds the jack handle in place.

Removing Jack Handle From Jack

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Jacking Locations

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CAUTION! WARNING!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
locations other than those indicated in step 3. the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
3. There are two front jacking locations and two rear jacking to remove the tire.
locations on each side of the body (as pictured above).
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right,
4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be
using the swivel wrench. Raise the vehicle only until the
placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is
tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is
positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack
obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift
head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the
provides maximum stability.
wheel to be changed. Do not raise the vehicle until you
are sure the jack is securely engaged. 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. To avoid
the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten
the nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.

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WARNING! WARNING!
To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
edges. hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
10. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area and have
8. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrench
the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
while tightening the wheel nuts. Alternate nuts, until
each nut has been tightened twice. Correct wheel nut
WARNING!
torque is 100 ft lbs (135 N·m). If you doubt that you have 6
tightened the nuts correctly, have them checked with a A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard
torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have
station. the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi-
ately.
9. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is
free. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and
11. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct
stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the assembly using
pressure as required.
the means provided.

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JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE
WARNING! (Continued)
The battery is stored between the left front headlight
assembly and the left front wheel splash shield. Access is • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get
through the splash shield. it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic
transaxle cannot be started this way. Unburned
Jump-starting remote battery terminals are located under fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once
the hood. the engine has started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis-
WARNING! charged battery, booster cables may be used to
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- obtain a start from another vehicle. This type of
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the start can be dangerous if done improperly, so
ignition switch is on. You can be hurt by the fan. follow this procedure carefully.
• Do not use a booster battery or any other booster
(Continued) source with an output that exceeds 12-Volts.

1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry

such as watchbands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.

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2. When boosting from a battery in another vehicle, park 5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
that vehicle within booster cable reach, but without of the booster battery and then to the engine ground (-)
allowing the vehicles to touch. Set the parking brake, of the vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure
place the automatic transaxle in PARK and turn ignition you have a good contact on the engine ground. Refer to
to LOCK for both vehicles. the following illustration for jump-starting connections.

WARNING!
Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.

3. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-

6
cal loads.
4. Remove the protective cover over the remote jump-
start positive battery post (+) in the engine compartment.
Connect one end of the jumper cable to the positive
battery post. Connect the other end of the same cable to Jump-Starting Location
the positive terminal of the booster battery. Refer to the
following illustration for jump-starting connections.

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6. If the vehicle is equipped with Sentry Key威 Immobi-

WARNING!
lizer, turn the ignition switch to the ON position for three
seconds before moving the ignition switch to the START During cold weather when temperatures are below
position. freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery
may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because
7. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
the battery could rupture or explode. The battery
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start
temperature must be brought up above the freezing
the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
point before attempting a jump-start.
8. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the se-
quence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan. NOTE: Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7
of this manual for information on accessing the battery
9. Reinstall the protective cover over the remote jump-
for service or replacement.
start positive battery post.
WARNING!
Any procedure other than above could result in:
• Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out
the battery vent;
(Continued)

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NOTE:
WARNING! (Continued)
• Personal injury or property damage due to battery If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Con-
explosion; trol, turn the system to Partial OFF before
• Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or attempting to “rock” the vehicle. Refer to “Par-
of immobilized vehicle. tial Off Mode” under “Electronic Stability Pro-
gram (ESP)” in Section 5 of this manual.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
WARNING!
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause axle and
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between RE- tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and 6
VERSE and FIRST gear. Usually the least accelerator injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels
pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion without faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than
spinning the wheels is most effective. 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you
are stuck, and don’t let anyone near a spinning
wheel, no matter what the speed.

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than 15 miles (25 km), the vehicle must be transported

CAUTION!
either with a flat bed truck or with the front wheels off
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast the ground.
may lead to transaxle overheating and failure. It can
also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above CAUTION!
30 mph (48 km/h). Do not spin the wheels continu-
• If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ously for more than 30 seconds.
ignition switch must be in the ON position, not in
the LOCK or ACC position.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE • Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front
Towing With The Ignition Key with sling type towing equipment. Damage to the
front fascia will result.
Front Wheel Drive
• Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
Your vehicle may be towed (with all four wheels flat on
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
the ground), under the following conditions: The shift
axle may result.
lever must be in NEUTRAL, the distance to be traveled
must not exceed 15 miles (25 km), and the towing speed If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Exceeding these while being towed, the key must be in the ON position,
towing limits may cause a transaxle failure. If the trans- not the ACC position. Make certain the transaxle remains
axle is not operative, or if the vehicle is to be towed more in NEUTRAL.

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Towing Without The Ignition Key Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed A Tow Dolly
with the ignition in the LOCK position. Flatbed towing is Rear towing is not recommended with the front wheels
the preferred towing method. However, if a flatbed on the ground, as transaxle damage can result. If rear
towing vehicle is not available, a wheel lift towing towing is the only alternative, a front end dolly must be
vehicle may be used. Rear towing is not recommended used. Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent
with the front wheels on the ground, as transaxle damage damage to the vehicle.
can result. If rear towing is the only alternative, a front
Towing Without Power — Override Transaxle
end dolly must be used. Proper towing equipment is
Interlock System
necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be 6
Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground of used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised.
vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, is Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam-
only permitted within the limitations described in this age to the vehicle.
section.

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Battery power is required to release the brake/transaxle • Insert a key, screwdriver, or similar object into the
interlock system. There is an override system that allows front hole then push and hold the manual override
you to shift out of PARK in case of loss of power. To release lever forward.
activate the override system:
• While holding the release lever forward, move the
• Firmly apply the parking brake. shift lever from PARK to NEUTRAL.
• Insert the ignition key and rotate it to the ON position. • Release the override.
• Remove the cupholder liner.

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CONTENTS
䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.4L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 䡵 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.7L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 ▫ Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
䡵 Engine Compartment — 3.5L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 ▫ Engine Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . . 370 ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 370 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 7
䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance ▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
▫ A/C Air Filter — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
䡵 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
▫ Body Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
䡵 Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382

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▫ Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 䡵 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409

▫ Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 䡵 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
▫ Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 ▫ Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
▫ Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 ▫ Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
▫ Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 ▫ Taillights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395 ▫ License Plate Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
▫ Cleaning Center Console Cupholders . . . . . . 400 ▫ Center High-Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . 415
䡵 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 䡵 Fluids And Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
▫ Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) . . . . 400 䡵 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts . . . . . . . 418
䡵 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 ▫ Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L

1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 7

2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Automatic Transaxle Dipstick 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Integrated Power Module 11 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
6 — Power Distribution Center

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.7L

1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Power Distribution Center

2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 8 — Air Cleaner Filter
3 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Automatic Transaxle Dipstick 10 — Engine Oil Fill
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 11 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
6 — Integrated Power Module

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.5L

1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 7

2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
5 — Power Distribution Center

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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 “Malfunction Indica-
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic tor Light” on could cause further damage to the
transaxle control systems. When these systems are oper- emission control system. It could also affect fuel
ating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent per- economy and driveability. The vehicle must be
formance and fuel economy, as well as maintaining serviced before any emissions tests can be per-
engine emissions well within current government regu- formed.
lations. • If the “Malfunction Indicator Light” is flashing
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system while the engine is running, severe catalytic con-
will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). It will verter damage and power loss will soon occur.
also store diagnostic codes and other information to Immediate service is required.
assist an authorized service technician in making repairs.
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can
soon as possible. determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose or
improperly installed. A “GASCAP” message will be
displayed in the instrument cluster. Tighten the gas cap
until a ⬙clicking⬙ sound is heard. This is an indication that

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the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
“Reset” button to turn off the message. If the problem system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently
persists, the message will appear the next time the serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” Resolv-
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
ing the problem will turn the MIL light off.
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
PROGRAMS do the following:
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass 1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. 2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine. 7
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the Malfunction 3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
Indicator Light (MIL) is functioning and is not on this test over.
when the engine is running, and that the OBD II system 4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
is ready for testing. will see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb
check.

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5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is
happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal
vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
running.
vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should
not proceed to the I/M station. REPLACEMENT PARTS
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully Use of genuine MOPAR威 parts for normal/scheduled
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en-
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station. caused by the use of non-MOPAR威 parts for maintenance
and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your warranty.
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.

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DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance
nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your
operations in an expert manner. Service Manuals are vehicle.
available which include detailed service information for
Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed
your vehicle. Refer to these manuals before attempting
maintenance intervals, there are other items that should
any procedure yourself.
operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control However, if a malfunction of these items does occur, it
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance.
against you. These items should be inspected if a malfunction is
observed or suspected.
WARNING!
Engine Oil
You can be badly injured working on or around a
7
Checking Oil Level
motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.

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The best time to check the engine oil level is about

CAUTION!
5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not
check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine
overnight. Checking engine oil level when the engine is will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil
cold will give you an incorrect reading. pressure and an increase in oil temperature. This
could damage your engine.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and
only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of
Change Engine Oil
the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
range markings on the dipstick. Either the range mark-
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
ings consist of a crosshatch zone marked SAFE or a
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 of this
crosshatch zone marked with MIN at the low end of the
manual for information on this system.
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 NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change
range marking will raise the oil level to the high end of intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months,
the range marking. whichever occurs first.

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Engine Oil Selection Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.4L and 2.7L
For best performance and maximum protection under all Engines
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recom- SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
mends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler
cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
your vehicle.
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
been certified by the American engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
Petroleum Institute (API). The engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
manufacturer only recommends ment” in this section.
API Certified engine oils.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- 7
ber should not be used.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.5L Engine
SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred for all operating
temperatures. The engine oil filler cap also shows the
recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle.

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Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi- Materials Added to Engine Oils
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-
ber should not be used. dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
it’s performance may be impaired by supplemental
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
additives.
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in this section. Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
ber should not be used.
environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service
Synthetic Engine Oils station, or governmental agency for advice on how and
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- your area.
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.

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Engine Oil Filter Engine Air Cleaner Filter

The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine
oil change. WARNING!
Engine Oil Filter Selection The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can
All of this manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type provide a measure of protection in the case of engine
disposable oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replace- backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air
ment. The quality of replacement filters varies consider- cleaner, hoses, etc.) unless such removal is necessary
ably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is
most efficient service. MOPAR威 engine oil filters are high near the engine compartment before starting the
quality oil filters and are recommended. vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner,
hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury.
7
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 of this
manual for the proper maintenance intervals.

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Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection

WARNING!
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters
varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR威 engine air burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
cleaner filters are high quality and are recommended. to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
Maintenance-Free Battery
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
diately with large amounts of water.
tenance required.
• Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
NOTE: The battery is stored in a compartment behind flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
the left front fender and is accessible without removing a booster battery or any other booster source with
the tire and wheel. Remote battery terminals are located an output greater than 12 volts. Do not allow cable
in the engine compartment for jump-starting. clamps to touch each other.
To access the battery, turn the steering wheel fully to the • Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
right and remove the inner fender shield. contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.

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at the start of each warm season. This service should

CAUTION!
include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance
• It is essential when replacing the cables on the test.
battery that the positive cable is attached to the
positive post and the negative cable is attached to WARNING!
the negative post. Battery posts are marked posi-
• Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
tive (+) and negative (-) and identified on the
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
terminal posts and free of corrosion. Apply grease
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
to posts and clamps after tightening.
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause
• If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in
the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables
Section 3 of the Warranty Information book for
before connecting the charger to battery. Do not
use a “fast charger” to provide starting voltage as
further warranty information. 7
• The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
battery damage can result.
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
Air Conditioner Maintenance
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be done by an experienced technician.
should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer

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Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling The A/C Air Filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind
R-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- the glove box. Perform the following procedure to re-
carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental place the filter:
Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-
1. Open the glove box and remove all contents.
ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by authorized dealers or other 2. Push in on the sides of the glove box and lower the
service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment. door.
NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C System 3. Disconnect the glove box door dampener from the slot
Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compres- on the side of the box. This is done by grasping the
sor Oil, and Refrigerants. dampener connector (on the outside of the box) and the
end of the connector pin (on the inside of the box) with
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped
your thumb and forefinger and pulling outward while
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 of this
lightly lifting upward on the door with your other hand.
manual for the proper 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 labeled 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
MOPAR威 Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy opera-
the housing.
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 insure proper function. When performing other the windshield. Make sure that they are not frozen to the
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism glass before turning them on to avoid damaging the
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. blade.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
amount of a high quality lubricant such as MOPAR威
NOTE: Always refer to the wiper blade packaging for
Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
specific installation instructions. Many wiper blade re-
Windshield Wiper Blades placements fit multiple vehicles.
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
Adding Washer Fluid
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers is located
mild non-abrasive cleaner or use the washer solvent. This
in the engine compartment. Be sure to check the fluid
will remove accumulations of salt, waxes, or road film
level in the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir
and help reduce streaking and smearing.
with windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze)
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use residual water.
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.

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exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for an oil

WARNING!
change or lubrication. Replace as required.
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care WARNING!
must be exercised when filling or working around
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
the washer solution.
monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
Exhaust System
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing CO, refer
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
to Exhaust Gas in the Safety Tips section of this
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
manual.
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel
or if exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the 7
when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged, catalyst as an emission control device.
have a competent technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the

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Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure against you.
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage. WARNING!

CAUTION! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn. Such materials might be
Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas
the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- where your exhaust system can contact anything that
ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor- can burn.
mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly. Contin-
ued operation of your vehicle with a severe In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat, engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
resulting in possible damage to the converter and the and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
vehicle. the vehicle, turn off the engine, and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune up to manufacturer’s specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately.

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To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:

WARNING! (Continued)
• Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition • You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
motion. you see or hear steam coming from under the
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has
vehicle. had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
• Do not idle the engine with any ignition coil connec-
tors disconnected for prolonged periods. Coolant Checks
Cooling System Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
WARNING! applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, 7
• When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- flushed, and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera- accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
ture controlled and can start at anytime the igni- spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
tion switch is in the ON position. face of the condenser.
(Continued)

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Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-

CAUTION!
ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
leaks. specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may
result in engine damage and may decrease corro-
Cooling System — Drain, Flush, and Refill
sion protection. If a non-HOAT engine coolant
If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a
(antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system
considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a
in an emergency, it should be replaced with the
reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough
specified engine coolant (antifreeze) as soon as
rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly
possible.
dispose of the old engine coolant (antifreeze).
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 of this coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use addi-
manual for the proper maintenance intervals. tional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they
Selection Of Coolant may not be compatible with the engine coolant
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended coolant. Re- (antifreeze) and may plug the radiator.
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this (Continued)
section for the correct fluid type.

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When adding engine coolant (antifreeze):

CAUTION! (Continued)
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR威
Propylene Glycol based engine coolant (anti- Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula
freeze). Use of Propylene Glycol based engine HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology).
coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended. • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant
(antifreeze) and distilled water. Use higher concentra-
Adding Coolant tions (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below ⫺34 F
Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine (⫺37 C) are anticipated.
coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance
intervals. This engine coolant (antifreeze) can be used up • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion-
to 5 Years or 102,000 miles (170 000 km) before replace- ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant
ment. To prevent reducing this extended maintenance (antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water
period, it is important that you use the same engine will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the 7
coolant (antifreeze) throughout the life of your vehicle. engine cooling system.
Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
(antifreeze). cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.

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NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will

WARNING!
decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and
will require more frequent coolant changes. • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on
the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-
Cooling System Pressure Cap
caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze)
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine
when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or
coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant
remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat
(antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant
causes pressure to build up in the cooling system.
recovery bottle.
To prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any pressure cap while the system is hot or under
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. pressure.
• Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result.

Disposal of Used Engine Coolant

Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant (antifreeze) is
a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check
with your local authorities to determine the disposal

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rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is
mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol based no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for
engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing cool-
to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a ant. Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the
child, contact a physician immediately. Clean up any engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant
ground spills immediately. bottle need only be checked once a month. When addi-
tional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain
Coolant Level
the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle.
4 Cylinder Engines — the coolant bottle provides a quick
Do not overfill.
visual method for determining that the engine coolant
(antifreeze) level is adequate. With the engine idling and Points To Remember
warm to normal operating temperature, the level of the
NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles
engine coolant (antifreeze) in the bottle should be be-
(kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming
tween the “ADD” and “FULL” lines, shown on the bottle.
from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor- 7
6 Cylinder Engines — the level of the engine coolant mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
(antifreeze) in the pressurized coolant bottle should be humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
between the “COLD” and “FULL” range on the bottle ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine
when the engine is cold. coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator.

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If an examination of your engine compartment shows no • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
• Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
• Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the
radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If engine • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, contents of operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
freezing. result in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas
mileage, and increased emissions.
• If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle Brake System
does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system should be pressure tested for leaks. system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 of this
• Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at
manual for the proper maintenance intervals.
50% HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) (minimum)
and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of
your engine, which contains aluminum components.

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Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing

WARNING!
the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid level up
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and to the requirements described on the brake fluid reser-
possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting voir.
or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
cause leaking in the system.
possible brake damage. You would not have your full
braking capacity in an emergency. Fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear.
Brake fluid level should be checked when pads are
Master Cylinder - Brake Fluid Level Check replaced. However, low fluid level may be caused by a
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately leak and a checkup may be needed.
if the brake system warning light indicates system fail-
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re-
ure.
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this 7
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per- section for the correct fluid type.
forming underhood services.

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WARNING! CAUTION!
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid, all brake seal components could be
brake fluid catching fire. damaged causing partial or complete brake failure.
• Use of a brake fluid that has a lower initial boiling
point than the recommended MOPAR威 DOT 3 Automatic Transaxle
product or a brake fluid that is unidentified as to The automatic transaxle and differential assembly are
FMVSS specification may result in sudden brake contained within a single housing.
failure during hard prolonged braking. You could The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be
have an accident. checked whenever the vehicle is serviced. Operation with
an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the
Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed
transaxle and the fluid.
container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture.

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Fluid Level Check — Vehicles with 2.4L and 2.7L driven at least 15 miles (24 km). Hot fluid cannot be held
Engines comfortably between the fingertips. Cold fluid is at a
Use the following procedure to check the automatic temperature below 80°F (27° C).
transaxle fluid level properly:
7. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated. Then,
1. Park the vehicle on level ground. remove dipstick and note the reading.
2. Run the engine at curb idle speed for a minimum of a. If the fluid is hot, the reading should be in the
60 seconds. crosshatched area marked “HOT” (between the upper
two holes in the dipstick).
3. Apply the parking brake fully.
b. If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between
4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi-
the lower two holes in the area marked “COLD.”
tion ending with the lever in PARK.
If the fluid level is low, add sufficient fluid through the
5. Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to eliminate
filler (dipstick) tube to bring it to the proper level. Do not 7
the possibility of dirt entering the transaxle.
overfill.
6. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot
or cold. Hot fluid is approximately 180°F (82° C), which
is the normal operating temperature after the vehicle is

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Fluid Level Check — Vehicles with 3.5L Engine

CAUTION!
The automatic transaxle has no dipstick and is dealer
• Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- serviced only.
facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio-
Transmission Fluid and Filter Changes
ration in transmission shift quality and/or torque
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 of this
converter shudder. Using a transmission fluid
manual for the proper maintenance intervals.
other than that recommended by the manufacturer
will result in more frequent fluid and filter In addition, change the fluid and filter if the transaxle is
changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genu- disassembled for any reason.
ine Parts” for the correct fluid type.
Special Additives
• Dirt and water in the transaxle can cause serious Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
damage. To prevent dirt and water from entering product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
the transaxle after checking or replenishing fluid, mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
make certain that the dipstick cap is re-seated tives to the transaxle. The only exception to this policy is
properly. the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks. In
addition, avoid using transmission sealers as they may
adversely affect seals.

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Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion The most common causes are:
Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion • Road salt, dirt, and moisture accumulation.
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
• Stone and gravel impact.
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on • Insects, tree sap, and tar.
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
• Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
Washing
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under- • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-
body protection. hicle in the shade using MOPAR威 Car Wash or a mild
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with 7
clear water.
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle. • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu-
lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR威 Super Kleen Bug
What Causes Corrosion?
and Tar Remover to remove.
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.

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• Use MOPAR威 Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear
scratch the paint. and open.
• Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
finish. considered the responsibility of the owner.
• If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or
CAUTION!
similar cause which destroys the paint and protective
Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos-
as steel wool or scouring powder, which will scratch sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon-
metal and painted surfaces. sibility of the owner.
• If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
Special Care
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive packaged and sealed.
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
• If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
a month.
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.

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• Use MOPAR威 Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
match the color of your vehicle.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with lowed by rinsing.
a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR威
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a nonabrasive,
non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, Interior Care
a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Only MOPAR威 or
Instrument Panel Cover
equivalent is recommended. Do not use oven cleaner.
The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface,
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or
which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not 7
harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’ protective
use protectants or other products, which may cause
finish.
undesirable reflections. Use soap and warm water to
Cleaning Headlights restore the low glare surface.
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.

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Cleaning Interior Trim upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not

Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp required to maintain the original condition.
cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR威 Total Clean, then
MOPAR威 Spot & Stain Remover if absolutely necessary. WARNING!
Do not use harsh cleaners or Armorall. Use MOPAR威
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
Cleaning Leather Upholstery closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
MOPAR威 Total Clean is specifically recommended for
leather upholstery. YES Essentials威 Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If
Equipped
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
YES Essentials威 seats may be cleaned in the following
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
manner:
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth. • Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth with a clean, dry towel.
and MOPAR威 Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid
• Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather

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• For tough stains, apply MOPAR威 Total Clean or a mild When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. directly on the mirror.
• For grease stains, apply MOPAR威 Multi-Purpose Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
• Do not use any solvents or protectants on Yes Essen-
tials威 products. 1. Clean with a wet, soft rag. A mild soap solution may
be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
Glass Surfaces
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
rag.
with MOPAR威 Glass Cleaner or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type 2. Dry with a soft tissue. 7
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
Seat Belt Maintenance
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear
Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical
quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
not use scrapers or other sharp instruments, which may
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
scratch the elements.

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If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or Rinse the liner thoroughly under warm running water.
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to Shake the excess water from the liner and dry the outer
wash them. surfaces with a clean soft cloth.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the Installation
buckles do not work properly. Align the liner in the cupholder and press down firmly.
Dry with a soft tissue. FUSES
Cleaning Center Console Cupholders Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)
Removal The TIPM is located in the engine compartment near the
Grab the rubber portion of the cupholder and lift air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses
upward. and mini fuses. A label that identifies each component
may be printed on the inside of the cover. Refer to the
Cleaning graphic below for FUSES/TIPM location.
Soak the rubber cupholder liner in a mixture of medium
hot tap water and one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap.
Let soak for approximately one hour. After one hour pull
the liner from the water and dip it back into the water
about six times. This will loosen any remaining debris.

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Cartridge
Cavity Mini Fuse Description
Fuse
20 Amp Yel- AWD Mod-
2 —
low ule
Battery Feed
— Center
High
Mounted
3 — 10 Amp Red
Stop Light
(CHMSL)/
Brake
Switch
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) Battery Feed
4 — 10 Amp Red — Ignition 7
Cartridge
Cavity Mini Fuse Description Switch
Fuse
Trailer Tow
Power Top 20 Amp Yel-
40 Amp 5 — — If
1 — Module (If low
Green Equipped
Equipped)

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Cartridge Cartridge
Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description
Fuse Fuse
Ignition Off Battery Feed
Draw (IOD) — Power
— Power Seats - if
40 Amp
6 — 10 Amp Red Mirror 9 equipped/
Green
Switch/ PZEV Air
Climate Pump - if
Controls equipped
Ignition Off Battery Feed
30 Amp
7 — Draw (IOD) — Cabin
Green 20 Amp Yel-
Sense 1 10 — Compart-
low
Ignition Off ment Node
30 Amp (CCN)
8 — Draw (IOD)
Green
Sense 2 Selectable
15 Amp Lt
11 — Power Out-
Blue
let
20 Amp Yel-
12 — —
low

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Cartridge Cartridge
Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description
Fuse Fuse
20 Amp Yel- IGN Run/
13 — —
low ACC — Ci-
Ignition Off 15 Amp Lt. gar Lighter/
16 —
Draw (IOD) Blue PWR
— Cabin Sunroof
Compart- Mod
14 — 10 Amp Red
ment Node Ignition Off
(CCN)/ In- Draw (IOD)
terior Light- — Wireless
ing Control
Battery Feed Module
40 Amp 17 — 10 Amp Red (WCM)/ 7
15 — — Radiator
Green Clock/
Fan Relay
Steering
Control
Module
(SCM)

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Cartridge Cartridge
Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description
Fuse Fuse
Battery Feed Ignition
40 Amp — Auto Run — Cli-
18 —
Green Shutdown mate
(ASD) Relay 22 — 10 Amp Red Controls/
Ignition Off Hot Cup-
Draw (IOD) holder - if
20 Amp Yel- — Power equipped
19 —
low Amp Feed 2 Auto Shut-
- if 15 Amp Lt. down (ASD)
23 —
equipped Blue Relay Feed
Ignition Off 3
15 Amp Lt.
20 — Draw (IOD) Battery Feed
Blue
— Radio 25 Amp — PWR
24 —
21 — 10 Amp Red — Clear Sunroof
Feed

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Cartridge Cartridge
Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description
Fuse Fuse
Ignition Ignition
Run — Run — Oc-
25 — 10 Amp Red Heated Mir- cupant Clas-
rors - If sification
Equipped Module
27 — 10 Amp Red
Auto Shut- (OCM)/
15 Amp Lt. down (ASD) Occupant
26 — Restraint
Blue Relay Feed
2 Controller
(ORC)

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Cartridge Cartridge
Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description
Fuse Fuse
Ignition 31 — 10 Amp Red —
Run — Oc- Auto Shut-
cupant Clas- 30 Amp down (ASD)
sification 32 —
Pink Relay Feed
Module 1
28 — 10 Amp Red
(OCM)/ Battery Feed
Occupant — Switch
Restraint Bank/
Controller Diagnostic
(ORC) Link
Hot Car 33 — 10 Amp Red
Connector/
29 — — (No Fuse Powertrain
Required) Control
Ignition Module
Run — (PCM)
20 Amp Yel-
30 — Heated
low
Seats - If
Equipped

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Cartridge Cartridge
Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description
Fuse Fuse
Battery Feed Battery Feed
— Anti- — Anti-
Lock Brakes Lock Brakes
(ABS) Mod- (ABS) Mod-
ule - if ule - If
30 Amp equipped/ 40 Amp Equipped/
34 — 35 —
Pink Electronic Green Electronic
Stability Stability
Program Program
(ESP) Mod- (ESP) Mod-
ule - If ule - If
Equipped Equipped 7

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Cartridge CAUTION!
Cavity Mini Fuse Description
Fuse
Battery Feed • When installing the Totally Integrated Power
— Passen- Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is
ger Door properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to
30 Amp Module do so may allow water to get into the Totally
36 —
Pink (PDM)/ Integrated Power Module, and possibly result in
Driver Door an electrical system failure.
Module • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
(DDM) use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
Power Top The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated
25 Amp
37 — Module (If may result in a dangerous electrical system over-
Clear
Equipped)
load. 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 NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 days, for replacement.
you may want to take steps to preserve your battery.
• Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb No.
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw). Low Beam Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9006
High Beam Headlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9005
• Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Light . . . 3157AK
Front Fog Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9145/H10
REPLACEMENT BULBS Center High Mounted Stop (CHMSL)
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base. Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W16W (921)
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not Rear Tail/Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157K
be used for replacement. Rear Turn Signal Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3057
Backup Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157
LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb No.
License Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 or W5W 7
Front Courtesy/Reading Light . . . . . . . . . . . 578/W5W
Center Courtesy/Reading Light . . . . . . . . . . 578/W5W
Visor Vanity Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6220
Glove Box Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6220
Shift Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IKLE14140
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 579

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BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight
1. Raise the hood and locate the connector behind the
headlamp.
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner
filter housing and position the totally integrated power
module aside prior to replacing the low beam headlight
on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
2. Reach into engine compartment and from behind the
lamp assembly and grasp the connector.

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3. Rotate bulb and connector 1⁄4 turn and pull outward 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb.
from assembly.

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

7
clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
CAUTION!
6. Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and rotate
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
clockwise 1⁄4 turn to secure.
contamination will severely shorten bulb life.

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Fog Lights 3. Rotate bulb and connector 1⁄4 turn counterclockwise.

1. Access to the lights through the lower fascia cutout is 4. Pull bulb off of connector and replace with a new one.
limited.
CAUTION!
2. Turn the steering wheel to allow access and remove
the inner fender shield. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.

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Taillights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights 1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk liner
The turn signal, brake and taillights and backup lights behind the taillight.
are located in the rear corner body panel housing.

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2. Remove the two plastic wing nuts from the taillight 4. Twist and remove socket from light.
housing.
5. Remove bulb from socket and replace.

3. Grasp the taillight and pull firmly outward pushing

gently on the studs from inside to disengage the light
housing.

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License Plate Light Center High-Mounted Stop Light

1. Remove two retaining screws holding the light lens in 1. Open the trunk lid to find the centrally located high-
place. mounted stop light.

2. Gently pry the light assembly loose.

3. Pull bulb from socket, replace and reattach the light
assembly with the two retaining screws.

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2. Twist and remove socket from the back of the light 3. Replace the bulb and reinstall the socket into the
housing. housing by locking it in place with a twist.

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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES

U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
2.4L and 2.7L Engine — (Except 2.4L PZEV) 16.9 Gallons 64 Liters
2.4L PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) 18.5 Gallons 70 Liters
3.5L Engine 17.2 Gallons 65 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.4 Liters
2.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters
3.5L Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters
Cooling System*
2.4L Engine (MOPAR威Antifreeze/Coolant 5
7.7 Quarts 7.3 Liters
Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent. 7
2.7L Engine (MOPAR威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent. 9.8 Quarts 9.3 Liters
3.5L Engine (MOPAR威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent. 11.6 Quarts 11 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.

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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS

Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
MOPAR威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic
Engine Coolant
Additive Technology)
Engine Oil (2.4L and 2.7L Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Ma-
Engine) terial Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Use API Certified SAE 10W-30 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Ma-
Engine Oil (3.5L Engine)
terial Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Oil Filter (2.4L Engine) MOPAR威 Oil Filter (P/N 04884900AB) or equivalent.
Oil Filter (2.7L and 3.5L
MOPAR威 Oil Filter (P/N 04884899AB) or equivalent.
Engines)
Spark Plugs (2.4L Engine
ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.11 mm])
except PZEV*)
Spark Plugs (2.4L Engine
ZFR5AP (Gap 0.031 in [0.8 mm])
with PZEV)
Spark Plugs (2.7L Engine) TE10PMC5 (Gap 0.050 in [1.27 mm])
Spark Plugs (3.5L Engine) ZFR5LP-13G (Gap 0.050 in [1.27 mm])

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Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Fuel Selection (2.4L and
87 Octane
2.7L Engines)
Fuel Selection (2.7L - EX-
CEPT CALIFORNIA EMIS- E-85 Ethanol
SION STATES)
Fuel Selection (3.5L Engine) 89 Octane
* PZEV = Partial Zero Emission Vehicle
Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transaxle MOPAR威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Brake Master Cylinder
MOPAR威 DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not avail- 7
able, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid

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A
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES N
T
E
N
A
CONTENTS N
C
E
䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 422 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . 424
S
䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 C
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A
I EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
N
T The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
E must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
N the continued proper functioning of the emissions control
A On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
N system. These and all other maintenance services in-
equipped vehicles “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
C cluded in this manual, should be done to provide best
E played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
indicating that an oil change is necessary.
S tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
C conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles “Change Oil” will flash
H driving. in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
E
D will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Inspection and service should also be done anytime a
U
L malfunction is suspected. Based on engine operation conditions the oil change
E indicator message will illuminate, this means that service
S NOTE: Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emis-
is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced
sions control devices and systems on your vehicle may be
8 performed by any automotive repair establishment or
as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
individual using any automotive part that has been
certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or in the State of Califor-
nia, California Air Resources Board regulations.

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A
NOTE: Settings” of the EVIC section in this manual or under I
N
• The oil change indicator message will not monitor the “Odometer/Trip Odometer” in the “Instrument Cluster T
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil Descriptions section of this manual. E
if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even N
At Each Stop for Fuel A
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi- N
nated. • Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a C
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level E
• Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the S
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when C
• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark. H
E
exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months, which-
• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if D
ever comes first. U
required. L
Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message E
after completing the scheduled oil change. If this sched- S
uled oil change is performed by someone other than your 8
dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Oil Change Required” in “Use Factory

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A
I Once a Month
N CAUTION!
T • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
E Failure to perform the required maintenance items
N damage.
A
may result in damage to the vehicle.
N • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
C as required. Required Maintenance Intervals
E Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
• Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
S pages for the required maintenance intervals.
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
C
H • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
E
D operation.
U
L At Each Oil Change
E
S • Change the engine oil filter.
8 • Inspect the brake hoses and lines.

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A
I
6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service N
6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule T
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. E
Schedule N
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate tires.
A
filter. ❏ If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and N
❏ Rotate tires. replace if necessary. C
❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace as necessary. E
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
❏ Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or S
12 months. C
❏ Inspect the exhaust system. Perform the first inspection at 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or H
12 months. E
D
U
L
E
S
8
Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date

Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code

Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer

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A
I
N 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service
T 18 Months Maintenance Schedule
E ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
N Service Schedule
❏ Rotate tires.
A ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
N filter. ❏ If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and
C ❏ Rotate tires. replace if necessary.
E ❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace as necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
S ❏ Inspect the CV joints.
C ❏ Inspect the exhaust system.
H ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, and replace if necessary.
E
D
U
L
E
S
8
Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date

Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code

Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer

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A
I
30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or N
30 Months Maintenance 36 Months Maintenance 42 Months Maintenance T
E
Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule N
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil A
filter. filter. filter. N
❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Rotate tires. C
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road E
❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner
except PZEV*). filter, and replace if necessary. S
❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace as C
H
necessary.
E
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if D
equipped). U
L
E
S
8
Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date

Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code

Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer

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A
I
N 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or
T Schedule 54 Months Maintenance
E ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
N Service Schedule
A ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
N ❏ If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and filter.
C replace if necessary. ❏ Rotate tires.
E ❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace as necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
S ❏ Inspect the CV joints.
C ❏ Inspect the exhaust system.
H ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, and replace if necessary.
E
D
U
L
E
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 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 429 M
A
I
60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or N
Schedule 66 Months Maintenance T
❏ E
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule N
❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil A
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. filter. N
❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine except PZEV*). ❏ Rotate tires. C
❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace as necessary. E
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
❏ Change the automatic transaxle fluid & filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: S
police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. C
H
E
D
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 M 430 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
A
I
N 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or
T Schedule 78 Months Maintenance
E ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
N Service Schedule
A ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
N ❏ If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and filter.
C replace if necessary. ❏ Rotate tires.
E ❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace as necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
S ❏ Inspect the CV joints.
C ❏ Inspect the exhaust system.
H ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, and replace if necessary.
E
D
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 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 431 M
A
I
84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or N
84 Months Maintenance 90 Months Maintenance T
E
Service Schedule Service Schedule N
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil A
filter. filter. N
❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Rotate tires. C
❏ If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. E
conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner ❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine
filter, and replace if necessary. except PZEV*). S
❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace as ❏ Inspect and replace the PCV valve, if C
H
necessary. necessary†.
E
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if D
equipped). U
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 M 432 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
A
I
N 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or
T Schedule 102 Months Maintenance
E ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
N Service Schedule
A ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
N ❏ If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and filter.
C replace if necessary. ❏ Rotate tires.
E ❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace as necessary. ❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L PZEV*,
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped). 2.7L and 3.5L Engines).
S ❏ Inspect the CV joints. ❏ Replace the timing belt (3.5L Engine).
C ❏ Inspect the exhaust system. ❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant.
H ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, and replace if necessary. ❏ Inspect accessory drive belt, replace if
E
D necessary.
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 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 433 M
A
I
108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or N
108 Months Maintenance 114 Months Maintenance T
E
Service Schedule Service Schedule N
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil A
filter. filter. N
❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Rotate tires. C
❏ If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road E
conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, and replace if necessary. S
❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace as C
H
necessary.
E
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if D
equipped). U
L
E
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 M 434 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
A
I
N 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or
T Schedule 126 Months Maintenance
E ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
N Service Schedule
A ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
N ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. filter.
C ❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine except PZEV*). ❏ Rotate tires.
E ❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace as necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
S ❏ Inspect the CV joints.
C ❏ Inspect the exhaust system.
H ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, and replace if necessary.
E ❏ Change the automatic transaxle fluid & filter.
D
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 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 435 M
A
I
132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or N
132 Months Maintenance 138 Months Maintenance T
E
Service Schedule Service Schedule N
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil A
filter. filter. N
❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Rotate tires. C
❏ If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road E
conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, and replace if necessary. S
❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace as C
H
necessary.
E
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if D
equipped). U
L
E
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 M 436 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
A
I
N 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or
T Schedule 150 Months Maintenance
E ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
N Service Schedule
A ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
N ❏ If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and filter.
C replace if necessary. ❏ Rotate tires.
E ❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace as necessary. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped). ❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine
S ❏ Inspect the CV joints. except PZEV*).
C ❏ Inspect the exhaust system.
H ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, and replace if necessary.
E
D
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L
E
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 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 437 M
A
† This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer I
N
to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions T
warranty. E
N
A
WARNING! N
C
You can be badly injured working on or around a E
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If S
C
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a H
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- E
chanic. D
U
L
E
S
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CONTENTS
䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . 443
▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 ▫ Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443
▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 䡵 Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only) . . . . 444
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 䡵 MOPAR威 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
䡵 If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
▫ Chrysler LLC Customer Center . . . . . . . . . . . 442 ▫ In The 50 United States And Washington,
D.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
▫ Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . . . . . 442 9
▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445
▫ In Mexico Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442

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䡵 Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 ▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447

䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire ▫ Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448
Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447
▫ Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447

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SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
Prepare For The Appointment
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the
for an appointment.
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
service history. This can often provide a clue to the with our products and services.
current problem.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
Prepare A List We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the authorized dealer. They know you and the vehicle best,
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident and are most concerned that you get prompt and high
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the quality service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealers
service advisor know. have the facilities, factory-trained technicians, special
Be Reasonable With Requests tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is 9
If you list a number of items and you must have your fixed correctly and in a timely manner.
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with

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This is why you should always talk to an authorized • Vehicle delivery date and mileage
dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re-
Chrysler LLC Customer Center
solved with this process.
P.O. Box 21–8004
• If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- Phone: (800) 992-1997
ship. They want to know if you need assistance.
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
• If an authorized dealership is unable to resolve the P.O. Box 1621
concern, you may contact the manufacturer’s customer Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
center. Phone: (800) 465–2001
Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer cen- In Mexico contact:
ter should include the following information: Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
• Owner’s name and address
Mexico, D. F.
• Owner’s telephone number (home and office) In Mexico City: 5081-7568
Outside Mexico City: 1-800-505-1300
• Authorized dealership name
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Impaired (TDD/TTY) Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- have any questions about the service contract, call the
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot-
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who line at 1-800-521-9922.
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
Service Contract manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only contract documents, and contact the person listed in
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a those documents.

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We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and provisions of Chrysler Motors LLC warranties applicable
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with to this vehicle.
the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related MOPAR姞 PARTS
concerns. Mopar威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They will help keep
WARNING! the vehicle operating at its best.

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
manufacturer.
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy 3V9.
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your authorized PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
dealer, and the manufacturer. To order the following manuals, you may use either the
website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas-
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac-
Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153), cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call
or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Adminis- for an order form.
trator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C.
20590. You can also obtain other information about motor NOTE: A street address is required when ordering
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. manuals (no P.O. Boxes).

In Canada • Service Manuals

If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the
should contact the Customer Service Department imme- information that students and professional technicians
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should write to:
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vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the ve- • Owner’s Manuals

hicle, system, and/or components is written in
These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams,
assistance of service and engineering specialists to
and charts.
acquaint you with specific Chrysler LLC vehicles.
• Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Included are starting, operating, emergency and main-
tenance procedures as well as specifications, capabili-
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia-
ties and safety tips.
grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi-
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hicle systems and features. They show exactly how to
find and correct problems the first time, using step-by- • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada)
step troubleshooting and drivability procedures,
Or
proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools
and equipment. Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate.
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
Traction Grades
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
your vehicle.
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
requirements in addition to these grades. concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
WARNING!
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
times as well on the government course as a tire graded include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the peak traction characteristics.
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
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Temperature Grades
WARNING!
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and heat buildup and possible tire failure.
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.

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About Your Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55,60,61

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . 56,60,61
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 387 Alarm System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,178
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 Antenna, Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . 386,387,417
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 377 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . 19
Air Conditioning Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261,380 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379,380 Assistance Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,254,379 Auto Down Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Auto Unlock, Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52,61 Auto Up Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,155
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53,60,66,81,178 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32,33
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Automatic Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . 181,191,422

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Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . 254 B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299

Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,270,392 Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393,394,419 Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284,390
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393,394 Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391,419
Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Reset Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Selection Of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284,390
Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . 79
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409,410
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) . . . . . . . 26 Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . 21
Beverage Cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 10

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Caps, Filler Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,70,74,77

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,74
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367,368,369,375 Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Cigar Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395 Cleaning
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Cargo Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Cargo Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,214,218,228
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Coin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Caution, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91,249 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,192
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132,164
Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Console, Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132,164

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Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441

Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . . . . . . . . . . 388 Customer Programmable Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Cooler, Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417 Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385,389 Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81,252,258
Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Dipsticks
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393,394
Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . 386,417,418 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395 Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Crankcase Ventilation Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Disposal
Cruise Control (Speed Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132,160,400 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 10

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 454 INDEX

Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Emergency Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,40

Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 371,422
Driving Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367,368,369
On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) . . . . 244 Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385,418
E-85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Electric Rear Window Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323,417
Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . 144 Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373,417,418
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . 181,191,374,422
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . . 189 Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367,368,369,375
Emergency, In Case of Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Oil Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375,417
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376

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 INDEX 455

Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348

Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Engine Oil Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . . . . . . . . . 63 Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Entry System, Illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Flat Tire Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Flexible Fuel Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Cruising Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80,327,383 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328,329
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328,331
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Fabric Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397,398 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Filler Location Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177,331 Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Filters Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261,380 Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 Fluid Level Checks
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377,418 Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393,394
Engine Oil Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391,419 10

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Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324

Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323,418
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282,419 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323,417
Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . 418 Fuel, Flexible . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137,183,412 Fuel System Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131,132 Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink威) . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . 331,334,370
Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Gasoline, Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177,331 Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Filler Door (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Gauges
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Materials Added . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

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Gearshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . . . 139

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,119,322 On With Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335,337 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335,337 Heater, Engine Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Hitches
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 HomeLink威 (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 147
Hazard Hood Prop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,13
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139,187 Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,69,70 10

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 458 INDEX

Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175,177 Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Keyless Entry System (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Instrument Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 Knee Bolster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52,53
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . 183,413
Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . 141 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CHildren) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Latches
Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,352 Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81,134
Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53,66,81,178
Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413

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Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 291 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Engine Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . . . . . . . 184,314
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137,183,412 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138,183,413
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Headlights On With Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . 177
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334,336
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Locks
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 Auto Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . 186 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Low Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 10

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Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

(LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372,444
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 MTBE/ETBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Maintenance, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 186,371 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,63
Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . 41,55,56,60,61
Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180,182
Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181,191,422
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181,191
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373,418
Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181,191,374,422

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Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395

Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377,418 Parking On Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375,417 Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375,417 Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 299
Oil Filter, Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Power
Oil Filter, Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370,371 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . . . . . . . . 156
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink威) . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281,282
Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . 4,445 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 10

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Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324

Pretensioners Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49,50
Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Remote Control
Programming Transmitters Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
(Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . . . . . . . . . 388 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . 246
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Remote Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Radio Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Remote Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Radio, Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Rear Cupholder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131,132 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Resetting Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 181,191
Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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Restraints, Infant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43,44

Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 Untwisting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Seat Belts (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132,398
Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49,50 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Seat Belts Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131,132
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . . 48 Rear Folding (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,77 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 386,418 10

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Selection of Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Speedometer and Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Steering
Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281,282
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,214,218,228 Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) . . . . . . . . . . 261 System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162,409
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306,308,351 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . 52
Specifications Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . 144,182 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413

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Telescoping Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Flat Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357

Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . . 254 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . 177,349 High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Time Delay, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Tip Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . 299 Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447
Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81,303,447 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294,303
Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 10

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Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
24-Hour Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Selection of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Transmission
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Range Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Transmitter Battery Service
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink威) . . 147
Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Transmitter Programming
Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 Trunk Release, Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,40
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,270,392 Trunk Release Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138,183,413

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UConnect威 (Hands-Free Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Voice Recognition System (VR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Understanding Your Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . 174
Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Upholstery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 Washer, Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140,142,382
Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Water
Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Driving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299,334,336 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,155
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260,409 Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . 19 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Video Entertainment System™ Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
(Rear Seat Video System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252,258
Viscosity, Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 10

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Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140,142 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382

Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 YES Essentials威 Fabric Cleaning Procedure . . . . . . 398

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 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Ignition Key RemovalKey-In-Ignition ReminderLocking Doors With The KeySENTRY KEY Replacement KeysSentry Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationVEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Rearming The SystemTo Arm The SystemTo Disarm The
SystemILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - IF EQUIPPED To Unlock the DoorsTo Lock the DoorsTo Unlatch the TrunkUsing the Express Down Windows Feature - If EquippedUsing the Panic AlarmProgramming Additional
RKE TransmittersBattery ReplacementGeneral InformationREMOTE START SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED How to Use Remote StartDOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door LocksChild Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)POWER WINDOWS Power Window
SwitchesAuto Window Down - If EquippedAuto Window Up - If EquippedReset Auto UpWindow Lockout SwitchWind BuffetingTRUNK RELEASE TRUNK SAFETY WARNING Trunk Internal Emergency ReleaseOCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsAdjustable Upper
Shoulder Belt AnchorageRear Seat BeltsSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) BeltAlert ProgrammingAutomatic Locking ModeSeat Belts and Pregnant WomenSeat Belt ExtenderSupplemental Restraint System (SRS) - AirbagAirbag
System ComponentsFront Seat Airbag FeaturesAirbag Deployment Sensors and ControlsEvent Data Recorder (EDR)Child RestraintsENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Exhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside the VehiclePeriodic Safety
Checks You Should Make Outside the VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror - If EquippedAutomatic Dimming Mirror - If EquippedPower MirrorsAdjusting Side View MirrorsIlluminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call FeaturesUConnect System FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your UConnect SystemGeneral InformationVOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) - IF
EQUIPPED Voice Recognition System (VR) OperationCommandsVoice TrainingSEATS Manual Front Seat AdjustmentsPower Seats - If EquippedHeated Seats - If EquippedFold-Flat Front Passenger SeatAdjustable Head RestraintsFolding Rear SeatFolding Rear Seat
Center ArmrestTO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Map/Reading/Interior LightsHeadlights, Parking Lights and Instrument Panel LightsAutomatic Headlight System - If EquippedHeadlight Time DelayFlash-To-PassDaytime Running Lights (DRL) - If EquippedLights
On ReminderFog Lights - If EquippedTurn SignalsHigh Beam/Low Beam Select SwitchWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper SystemMist FeatureHeadlights With Wipers Feature (Available With Auto Headlights Only)Windshield Washers
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED To ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary The Speed SettingTo Accelerate For PassingGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED
Programming HomelinkGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Sunroof OperationAuto Sunroof Express With Anti-Pinch Protection - If EquippedSunshade OperationWind BuffetingSunroof
MaintenanceIgnition Off OperationELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER - IF EQUIPPED CUPHOLDERS Heated or Cooled Cupholder - If EquippedRear Bottle HoldersSTORAGE Drivers Side Sunglass Holder - If EquippedCargo Area
CONSOLE FEATURES Dual Storage BinsVideo Console - If EquippedREAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Defroster - If EquippedBEVERAGE COOLER STORAGE BIN - IF EQUIPPED UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL
FEATURES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED EVIC DisplaysOil Change RequiredTrip FunctionsCompass Display
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play,
DVD-VIDEO)Notes On Playing MP3/WMA FilesLIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)AM/FM/CD/DVD MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM RADIO (RER/REN) - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR)
- If EquippedOperating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) - If EquippedClock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE
For CD And MP3 Audio PlayNotes on Playing MP3 FilesOperation Instructions - Auxiliary ModeSALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD
MODE for CD and MP3 Audio PlayNotes On Playing MP3 FilesLIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY) System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID)Selecting Satellite ModeSatellite AntennaReception QualityOperating Instructions - Satellite ModeOperating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)VIDEO
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) - IF EQUIPPED REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED Operation with RES / REQ AM/FM Stereo Radio with CD PlayerOperation with RER Multi-Media SystemCD/DVD MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND
CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If Equipped Operating TipsSTARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Normal StartingTip Start FeatureExtremely
Cold Weather (Below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails to StartAfter StartingENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Brake/Transaxle Interlock SystemAutomatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System4-Speed/6-Speed Automatic
Transaxle - If EquippedAUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED OperationGeneral InformationDRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES AccelerationTractionDRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing/Rising WaterShallow Standing WaterPOWER STEERING Power Steering Fluid Check
PARKING BRAKE BRAKE SYSTEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)Traction Control System (TCS)Brake Assist System (BAS)Electronic Stability Program (ESP)TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresRadial-Ply TiresCompact Spare Tire - If EquippedLimited Use Spare - If EquippedTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife
of TireReplacement TiresTIRE CHAINS SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) Base SystemPremium System - If EquippedGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTS 2.4L and 2.7L Engine3.5L Engine
Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsE-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel VehiclesMMT in GasolineMaterials Added to FuelFuel System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsFLEXIBLE FUEL- 2.7L ONLY (EXCEPT CALIFORNIA EMISSION STATES) E-85 General
InformationETHANOL FUEL (E-85)Fuel RequirementsSelection of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline VehiclesStartingCruising RangeReplacement PartsMaintenanceADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Filler Cap MessageVEHICLE
LOADING Vehicle Certification LabelGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)OverloadingLoadingTRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and
Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF
YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) - If EquippedJACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack LocationSpare Tire StowagePreparations For JackingJacking InstructionsJUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING
A DISABLED VEHICLE Towing With The Ignition KeyTowing Without The Ignition KeyTowing This Vehicle Behind Another VehicleTowing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow DollyTowing Without Power - Override Transaxle Interlock SystemMAINTAINING YOUR
VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 2.4L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 2.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.5L ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT
PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilEngine Oil FilterEngine Air Cleaner FilterMaintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenanceA/C Air Filter - If EquippedBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesAdding Washer FluidExhaust System
Cooling SystemBrake SystemAutomatic TransaxleAppearance Care And Protection From CorrosionCleaning Center Console CupholdersFUSES Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT HeadlightFog
LightsTaillights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup LightsLicense Plate LightCenter High-Mounted Stop LightFLUIDS AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS EngineMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED
ASSISTANCE Chrysler LLC Customer CenterChrysler Canada Inc. Customer CenterIn Mexico contactCustomer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)Service ContractWARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING
SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington, D.CIn CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX

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