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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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STARTING AND OPERATING
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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INDEX
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Summary of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION PAGE1INTRODUCTION...32THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE..

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▫ To Disarm The System ...19▫ Security System Manual Override ...19䡵 Illuminated Entry System — If Equipped ...20䡵 Remote

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HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™) —IF EQUIPPEDUConnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehiclecommunications system. UConnect™ allows you to

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The UConnect™ system can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. Seewww.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. I

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•Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait forthe voice on beep, which follows the ⬙Ready⬙ promptor another prompt.•For certain operations, compo

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Pair (Link) UConnect™ System to a Cellular PhoneTo begin using your UConnect™ system, you must pairyour compatible Bluetooth™ enabled cellular phone.N

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•You will then be asked to give your cellular phone apriority level between 1 and 7, 1 being the highestpriority. You can pair up to seven cellular ph

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you can say ⬙John Doe,⬙ where John Doe is a previ-ously stored name entry in the UConnect™ phone-book. Refer to ⬙Add Names to Your UConnect™Phonebook,

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four associated phone numbers and designations. Eachlanguage has a separate 32-name phonebook accessibleonly in that language.Edit Entries in the UCon

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•After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you willthen be asked for the name of the entry that you wishto delete. You can either say the name of a p

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•To call one of the names in the list, press the ⬙VoiceRecognition’ button during the playing of the desiredname, and then say ⬙Call.⬙ NOTE: the user

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Making a Second Call while Current Call inProgressTo make a second call while you are currently in a call,press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say

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▫ Reinstalling Storage Bin Cover EmergencyRelease ...45䡵 Occupant Restraints ...46▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ..

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Call TerminationTo end a call in progress, momentarily press the ⬘Phone’button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and ifthere is a call on ho

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•After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, saythe name of the language you wish to switch to(English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped).•Co

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emergency situations when the cell phone has networkcoverage and stays paired to the UConnect™ system.Towing AssistanceIf you need towing assistance,•

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When calling a number with your UConnect™ systemthat normally requires you to enter in a touch-tonesequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can pus

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Dialing Using the Cellular Phone KeypadYou can dial a phone number with your cellular phonekeypad and still use the UConnect™ system (whiledialing via

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Information ServiceWhen using AT&T Wireless Service, dialing to phonenumber ⬙#121,⬙ you can access voice activated automatedsystem to receive news

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Select another Cellular PhoneThis feature allows you to select and start using anotherphone with the UConnect™ system. The phone musthave been previou

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training mode, follow one of the two procedures: Fromoutside the UConnect mode (e.g. from radio mode),•Press and hold the ‘Voice Recognition’ button f

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•Even though the system is designed for users speakingin North American English, French, and Spanish ac-cents, the system may not always work for some

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•Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudnessto a large degree rely on the phone and network, andnot the UConnect™ system.•Echo at far end c

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYSThe dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the keycode numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers canbe used to order dupl

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120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1213

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122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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North American EnglishPrimary Alternate(s)Phone pairing PairingPhonebook Phone bookReturn to main menu Return. Main menuSelect phone selectSet up Phon

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Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on theseat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.WARNING!Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is

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CAUTION!Do not place any article under a power seat orimpede its ability to move as it may cause damage tothe seat controls. Seat travel may become li

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Heated Seats — If EquippedThis feature heats the front driver and passenger seats.The controls for the heated seats are located on theinstrument panel

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Manual Reclining Seats — If EquippedThe recliner mechanism control is on the outboard side ofthe seat. To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lev

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WARNING!Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that theshoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.In a collision you could slide under t

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Middle Rear Bench Seat Recline — If EquippedPull up on the handle located on the side of the seat torelease the seatback. This allows the seatback to

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NOTE: The power window switches, radio, poweroutlets, and removable console (if equipped), will remainactive for up to 45 seconds after the ignition s

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To Fold Second Row Seats1. Lower the head restraint and raise the armrests on thesecond row seat.2. Slide storage bin locking mechanism to the ⬙Locked

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NOTE: The cupholder must be in the closed positionbefore the seat can be tumbled into the floor.4. Pull rearward on the release strap located at the r

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CAUTION!NOTE: The storage bin cover must be locked and flatto avoid damage from contact with the front seattracks, which have minimal clearance to the

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4. Close the storage bin cover and adjust the headrestraint to the desired position.To Fold Third Row Seats1. Lower the head restraint to its full dow

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3. Pull release strap marked “2” to release the anchors.4. Pull release strap marked “3” and tumble the seatrearward into the storage bin.To Unfold Th

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2. Pull release strap marked “1” to unlock the recliner.3. Pull release strap marked “3” to return the seatback toits full upright position.4. Adjust

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WARNING!In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could beinjured if seats are not properly latched to their floorattachments. Always be sure the

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WARNING!To avoid serious injury or death, never operate thevehicle with occupants in the third row seat, while inthe tailgate mode.Easy Access Seating

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To tilt the seat on vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Goseating, pull forward on the release strap located on thefront of the seat between the seat back

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4. Pull up on the release handle and tumble the seat fullyforward.Seatback Release Lever Seat Release HandleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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Key-In-Ignition ReminderAn alarm will sound to remind you if the key is left in theignition and the driver’s door is opened.Locking Doors With The Key

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5. Pull the release bar located at the bottom front edge ofthe seat to disengage the front attachments.6. The seat assembly can now be removed from th

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50/50 Fold & Tumble Rear Seat Removal1. Lower the head restraint and pull up on release lever“1” to fold the seatback down.2. Pull up on release l

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3. Pull the release strap “3” located at the bottom of theseat to disengage the front attachments.4. The seat assembly can now be removed from thevehi

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2 – Passenger and 3 – Passenger Bench SeatsRelease levers are located on the rear leg assemblies, nearthe floor. To remove the seat, squeeze each rele

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WARNING!If not properly latched, the bench seats could be-come loose. Personal injuries could result. Afterreinstalling these seats, be sure the red i

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The release lever is below the seat and is accessible fromthe front and back of the seat.Rear Seat Descriptions7 Passenger Model — 2– passenger bench

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1. Normal Seating—The 2nd and 3rd row seats are installed. The 3rd rowbench seat is in the full rear position on the tracks.2. Increased Storage—Incre

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Rear Quad and 50/50 Seating FlexibilityThe seats may be used with either or both seatbacksfolded forward for additional storage space, or witheither o

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NOTE:Driving with the 2nd-row seats in the tumbled position isnot recommended when passengers occupy the 3rd rowseats. This position is intended only

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WARNING!• Not all head restraints in this vehicle are thesame. Head restraints from one seating positionshould not be removed and installed in any oth

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Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock SystemThis system prevents the key from being removed unlessthe shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents shifti

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Next, push to the left the safety catch located under thefront edge of the hood, near the center.Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the openp

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Interior LightsInterior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate isopened, the keyless entry transmitter is activated, orwhen the dimmer control i

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Dimmer ControlWith the park lights or headlightson, rotating the dimmer controlfor the interior lights on the in-strument panel upward will in-crease

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Automatic Headlights — If EquippedThis system automatically turnsyour headlights ON or OFF basedon ambient light levels. To turnthe system ON, turn th

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OFF or AUTO, the lights will turn off automatically untilthe next cycle of the ignition switch or headlight switch.The battery protection feature will

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MULTIFUNCTION LEVERTurn SignalsMove the Multifunction Lever up or down and thearrows on each side of the base instrument cluster orInformation Center

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Headlight Low/High Beam Selector SwitchPull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel toswitch the headlights between HIGH and LOW beam.Passin

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wipers will operate for several seconds after the lever isreleased, and then resume the intermittent interval pre-viously selected.If the end of the l

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TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPEDTo tilt the column, pull the small lever, located behind theturn signal control, toward you and move the wheel upor

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To turn the system back ON, press the switch a secondtime until the TRAC OFF indicator turns OFF.NOTE:•The Traction Control System indicator comes on

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Shaft Lock Module (Vehicles Equipped withPremium Security System) — If EquippedThe shaft lock module is located inside the steeringcolumn. The module

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When the driver selects Reverse the system scans forobjects behind the vehicle using four sensors located inthe rear bumper. Objects can be detected f

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WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCESDISPLAY LED OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM: LED COLOR AUDIBLE SIGNALREAR CORNERS REAR CENTER1st LED 59 in. (150 cm) Yellow None2nd LE

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WARNING!• Drivers must be careful when backing up evenwhen using the Rear Park Sense System. Alwayscheck carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to

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NOTE:•Ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and debristo keep the system operating properly.•Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations cou

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•The pedals can be adjusted while driving.•The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in R(Reverse) or when the Speed Control System is ON.The

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To Activate:Push the “ON/OFF” button once and the CRUISE indi-cator located below the instrument cluster odometer willilluminate showing the electroni

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To Vary the Speed Setting:When the speed control is set, speed can be increased bypressing and holding the “RESUME/ACCEL” button.When the button is re

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WARNING!Speed Control can be dangerous where the systemcan’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle couldgo too fast for the conditions, and you coul

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Courtesy/Reading LightsAt the forward end of the console are two courtesy/reading lights.Press the lens to turn these lights on. Press a second timeto

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Automatic Compass CalibrationThis compass is self calibrating which eliminates theneed to manually set the compass. When the vehicle isnew, the compas

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NOTE: When having the Sentry Key ImmobilizerSystem serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to thedealer.Customer Key ProgrammingYou can program new

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Compass VarianceCompass Variance is the difference between magneticNorth and Geographic North. In some areas of thecountry, the difference between mag

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To set the variance: Turn the ignition switch ON and setthe display to Comp/Temp. On vehicles equipped with aCompass/Mini Trip Computer press the RESE

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•Step ButtonPush this button to cycle through all the Compass/Mini-trip Computer displays.•US/M ButtonPress this button to convert the display from U.

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•CHECK TPM SYSTEM (Refer to ”Tire Pressure Moni-tor System” in the “Starting And Operating, TireSection”)•MEMORY SEAT DISABLED (Not in Park) — IfEquip

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US or MetricPressing the “STEP” button when in this display selectsUS or Metric. The overhead console and climate controldisplays will be in the selec

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Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1stWhen this feature is selected only the driver’s door willunlock on the first press of the remote keyless entryunlock bu

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Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock?When this feature is selected, the front and rear turnsignals will flash when the doors are locked or unlockedusing the re

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radio, power vent windows, power outlets, and remov-able center console, when the ignition switch is turned offor until the key is removed and either

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WARNING!Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger-ous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s exhaust whiletraining the transceiver. Exhaust gas can ca

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2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1-3inches (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink buttons whilekeeping the indicator light in view.3. Simult

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General InformationThe Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation issubject to the following cond

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NOTE: To program the remaining two HomeLink but-tons, begin with ⬙Programming⬙ Step Two. Do not repeatStep One.NOTE: If your hand-held transmitter app

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Canadian Programming/Gate ProgrammingCanadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig-nals to ⬙time-out⬙ (or quit) after several seconds oftransm

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•Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons untilthe indicator light begins to flash-after 20 seconds.Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer

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In the event that you are still having programmingdifficulties, questions, or comments, contact HomeLinkat: www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515.POWER S

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To close the sunroof, hold the switch in the forwardposition. Again, any release of the switch will stop themovement and the sunroof will remain in a

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the rear windows open, open the front and rear windowstogether to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurswith the sunroof open, adjust the sun

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The lower outlet is protected by an automatic reset circuitbreaker. The automatic circuit breaker restores powerwhen the overload is removed. The circ

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CONVENIENCE TRAY DRAWER AND CUPHOLDERSInstrument Panel Cup HoldersThe instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull outdrawer just below the clima

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Convenience Tray And Optional Smoker’sPackage KitLocated between the instrument panel cupholders is aconvenience tray that has been designed to hold m

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NOTE:•The quad seat cupholders will remain upright if theseat is tilted forward.•The quad seat cupholders are designed to break awayif stepped on. To

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NOTE: If the SECURITY light stays on continuouslyduring vehicle operation, have the system checked byyour dealer.To Disarm the SystemUse the Keyless E

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STORAGEFront Seat Storage Bin — If EquippedThe storage bin is located under the front passenger’sseat. If equipped with a lock, it can be locked with

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Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. Slidethe storage bin locking mechanism to the ⬙Unlocked⬙position to allow greater access to the st

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To Remove Storage Bins1. Support the bin with one hand and pull the latchhandles out.2. Twist the latch handles a1⁄4turn and pull outward todisengage

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twist a1⁄4turn to attach the bin to the rail. Push the latchhandle down to lock the storage bin in place.WARNING!In a collision, you or others in your

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To reinstall the console, open the console lid and removethe storage tray. Pull up on the release handle and slidethe console forward to engage the fr

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To remove the console use the following procedure:1. Open the rear lid and remove the storage tray.2. Pull up on the release handle located inside the

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To reinstall the console, remove the rubber mat andrelocate to the alternate floor tray, slide the consoleforward to engage the front of the console i

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2. Plug in the power cord for the cellular phone into theoutlet located in the bottom of the forward console binand reinstall the cell phone holder.3.

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Rear Compartment Storage BinsYour vehicle may be equipped with open storage binslocated in each rear trim panel.Cargo/Tub NetA cargo/tub net is availa

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ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPEDThe crossbars and siderails are designed to carry theweight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. Theload must not

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ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPEDThe courtesy lights will turn on when you use the keylessentry transmitter or open the doors. This feature is on

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To move the cross bars, loosen the thumb screws locatedat the upper edge of each cross bar approximately sixturns, then move the cross bar to the desi

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WARNING!Cargo must be securely tied before driving yourvehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off thevehicle, particularly at high speeds, resultin

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELCONTENTS䡵 Instrument Panels And Controls ...208䡵 Base Instrument Cluster ...209䡵 Instrument

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▫ PTY (Program Type) Button ...223▫ Balance ...225▫ Fade ...225▫ Tone Control ...

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▫ Time Button ...231▫ Scan Button ...231▫ CD Changer Control Capability —If Equipped ...

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▫ Operating Instructions — Radio ...258▫ Clock Setting Procedure...258䡵 6 Disc CD/DVD Changer (RDV) — If Equipped . 259▫ Operati

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䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ...274䡵 Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 275▫ Radio Operation ...276▫ Tape

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INSTRUMENT PANELS AND CONTROLS208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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Three button transmitters will provide basic UNLOCK,LOCK and PANIC functions.Six button transmitters will provide functions that allowthe same basic o

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To unlock the doors and liftgate:Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitteronce to unlock the driver’s door side of the vehicle, ortwice t

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Using The Panic Alarm:To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press andhold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least onesecond and release.

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To Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — IfEquippedPress the LEFT button twice within five seconds toopen/close the left power sliding door. If the but

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the procedure in the Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-ter (EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section onvehicles so equipped. The table below exp

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Transmitter Battery ServiceThe recommended replacement battery is one CR2032battery.NOTE: Perchlorate Material — special handling mayapply. See www.dt

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2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching thenew batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may causebattery deterioration. If you touch a batte

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If the lock plunger is down when you shut the door, thedoor will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are notinside the vehicle before closing the door

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If you press the power door lock switch while the key isin the ignition, and any front door is open, the powerlocks will not operate. This prevents yo

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INTRODUCTIONCONTENTS䡵 Introduction ... 4䡵 How To Use This Manual ... 4䡵 Warnings And Cautions ...

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5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switchin the LOCK direction.6. A single chime will be heard to indicate the feature hasbeen disable

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5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switchin the UNLOCK direction.6. A single chime will sound to indicate the feature hasbeen changed.

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Power Vent Windows — If EquippedSwitches on the driver’s door trim panel let the driveroperate the two vent windows from the front seat.Power Windows

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Auto Down Feature — If EquippedThe driver’s window switch has an auto down feature.Press the window switch past the detent, release, and thewindow wil

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SLIDING SIDE DOORThe sliding door may be opened from the inside or theoutside. Pull out on the outside handle to open thesliding door from the outside

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NOTE: The driver’s side sliding door cannot be openedwhile the fuel door is open. This feature operates onlywhen the sliding door is fully closed prio

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The power sliding door may also be opened by pressingthe switches on the overhead console or the switchlocated on the trim panel just in front of the

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If the inside or outside door handles are used while thepower sliding door is activated, the power sliding doorfeature will be canceled and the door m

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Child Protection Door LockTo provide a safer environment for small children ridingin the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with achild protec

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NOTE:•After engaging the child protection door lock system,always test the door from the inside to make certain itis in the desired position.•When the

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INTRODUCTIONThis manual has been prepared with the assistance ofservice and engineering specialists to acquaint you withthe operation and maintenance

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NOTE:•After setting the child protection door lock system,always test the door from the inside to make certain itis in the desired position.•The power

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If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with apowered liftgate, pressing the button on the remotekeyless entry transmitter will result in the li

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The power liftgate may also be opened by pressing thebutton located on the overhead console.When the remote keyless entry transmitter button ispressed

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•The power liftgate must be in the full open or closepositions for any of the buttons to operate. If theliftgate is not in the full open or close posi

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Gas props support the liftgate in the open position.However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera-ture, it may be necessary to assist the props

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NOTE: In the event of an individual being locked insidethe storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened frominside of the bin by pulling on the gl

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Push the strap into the latch mechanism until it engagesaround the latch post.NOTE: Do not use the storage bin emergency release tolift the storage bi

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WARNING!In a collision, you and your passengers can suffermuch greater injuries if you are not properly buck-led up. You can strike the interior of yo

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WARNING!•It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,people riding in these areas are more likely

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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back andadjust the seat.2. The seat belt latch plate is near the

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3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latchplate into the buckle until you hear a “click”.WARNING!•A belt that is buckled into the wrong

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4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below yourabdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull upon the shoulder belt. To loosen the la

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6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle.The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.If necessary, slide the latch pla

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As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you willprefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average,you’ll prefer a higher position. When

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WARNING!•A lap belt worn too loose or too high is dangerous.•A belt worn too loose can allow you to slip downand under the belt in a collision.•A belt

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chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96seconds or until the driver’s or front passenger’s seat beltis buckled.The Enhanced Warning System (

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The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be reacti-vated by repeating this procedure.NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System(BeltAlert) has been

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Driver And Front Passenger SupplementalRestraint Systems (SRS) — AirbagsThis vehicle has airbags for both the driver and frontpassenger as a supplemen

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The front airbags have a multi stage inflator design. Thismay allow the airbag to have different rates of inflationthat are based on collision severit

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WARNING!• Do not put anything on or around the airbagcovers or attempt to manually open them. Youmay damage the airbags and you could be in-jured beca

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSThis manual contains WARNINGS against operatingprocedures, which could result in an accident or bodilyinjury. It also contains CA

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NOTE: The passenger front airbag may not deploy evenwhen the driver front airbag has if the Occupant Classi-fication System (refer to “Occupant Classi

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You should read the instructions provided with yourchild restraint to make sure that you are using it properly.2. All occupants should wear their lap

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Airbag System ComponentsThe airbag system consists of the following:•Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)•AIRBAG Light•Driver Airbag•Front Passenger Ai

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proper rate of inflation. The front airbag inflators aredesigned to provide different rates of airbag inflation.•The ORC may modify the rate of inflat

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•The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units arelocated in the center of the steering wheel and the rightside of the instrument panel. When the ORC

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•When the ORC and the side impact sensors (with sideimpact option) detects a collision requiring the DriverInflatable Knee Blocker, it signals the inf

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and cushion needs to be serviced in any way (includ-ing removal or loosening/tightening of seat attach-ment bolts), take the vehicle to your authorize

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indicator light comes on when an adult is in the passen-ger seat, have the passenger re-position themselves in theseat until the light goes out.Rememb

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turned OFF. When the OCS system detects an adult thePAD indicator light will be off, and the airbag will beenabled.•The Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) — If

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The following requirements must be strictly adhered to:•Do not modify the front passenger seat assembly orcomponents in any way.•Do not modify the fro

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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONSWARNING!Any modifications or alterations to this vehiclecould seriously affect its roadworthiness and safetyand may l

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If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, anyor all of the following may occur:•The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra-sions a

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Enhanced Accident ResponseIf the airbags and seat belt pretensioners deploy after animpact and the electrical system remains functional,vehicles equip

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WARNING!•You need proper knee impact protection in acollision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarketequipment on or behind the knee bolsters.•It is d

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Event Data Recorder (EDR)In the event of an airbag deployment, your vehicle isdesigned to record up to 2-seconds of specific vehicledata parameters (s

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1. Used for research purposes, such as to match datawith a particular crash record in an aggregate database,provided confidentiality of personal data

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To obtain Integrated Child Seat replacementinstructions:Use the order form at the back of this manual and specifypublication number 81-016-1950.Child

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•Safety experts recommend that children riderearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at leastone year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two t

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child’s back is against the seat back, they should use abelt-positioning booster seat. The child and booster seatare held in the vehicle by the lap/sh

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Here are some tips on getting the most out of your childrestraint:•Before buying any restraint system, make sure that ithas a label certifying that it

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•Buckle the child into the seat according to the childrestraint manufacturer’s directions.•When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in theve

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When using the tether anchorages in the outboard seat-ing positions, ensure that the strap is routed over the topof the seatback and under the head re

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WARNING!An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead toincreased head motion and possible injury to thechild. Use only the anchor positions directl

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seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out ofreach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the childrestraint installation, instead of t

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In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lowerstraps and tether straps so that you can more easily attachthe hook or connector to the lo

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infant carrier in a vehicle without rear seats. In anaccident, serious injury or death may occur from thedeploying passenger air bag.This vehicle is e

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FACING TO THE REAR IN A VEHICLE EQUIPPEDWITH THE REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (Com-mercial Vehicles Only). When a convertible seat isproperly installed fo

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2. Extend the child restraint tether anchor forward to-wards the front passenger seat.3. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directionsfor prope

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6. Using the hook attached to the child restraint tetherstrap, attach the child restraint tether strap to the metalring on the vehicle tether anchor.7

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WARNING!The vehicle tether anchor is designed to be usedwith a child restraint only. It should not be used forany other purpose. Before use inspect th

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SAFETY TIPSExhaust GasWARNING!Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbonmonoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.Breathing it can make

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 A Word About Your Keys ...12▫ Ignition Key Removal ...12▫ Key-In-I

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Airbag LightThe light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is firstturned ON. If the LED is not lit

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 Mirrors ...96▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ...96▫ Automatic

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▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ...115▫ Things You Should Know About Your UConnect™System ...116▫ General Information

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䡵 Lights ...150▫ Interior Lights ...151▫ Park Lights ...151▫ Headlights ...

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▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...166䡵 Overhead Console — If Equipped ...167▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights ...168▫ Sunglass S

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▫ Rear Cupholders ...188䡵 Storage ...190▫ Front Seat Storage Bin — If Equipped ...190▫ Second Row Se

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MIRRORSInside Day/Night MirrorAdjust the mirror to center on the view through the rearwindow. A two point pivot system allows for horizontaland vertic

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CAUTION!To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,never spray any cleaning solution directly onto themirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth

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WARNING!Vehicles and other objects seen in a passenger sideconvex mirror will look smaller and farther awaythan they really are. Relying too much on y

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Select a mirror and press one of the four arrows for thedirection you want the mirror to move.Driver’s power mirror preselected positions can be con-t

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