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▫ Uconnect威 Phone Features ... 128▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ... 133▫ Things You Should Know About YourUconnect威 Phone ...
▫ Manual Seat Height Adjustment — IfEquipped ... 200▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ... 201▫ Head Restraints ...
▫ Windshield Washers ... 220▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available WithAutomatic Headlights Only) ... 221▫ Rain Sensing Wipers
䡵 Overhead Console ... 245▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ... 246▫ Sunglass Bin Door ... 246䡵 Garage Door Opene
䡵 Cupholders ... 263▫ Front Seat Cupholders ... 263▫ Rear Seat Cupholders ... 264䡵 Storage ...
MIRRORSInside Day/Night MirrorA two-point pivot system allows for horizontal andvertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror tocenter on the v
NOTE: This feature is disabled when the vehicle ismoving in reverse.CAUTION!To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, neverspray any cleaning sol
WARNING!Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger sideconvex mirror will look smaller and farther awaythan they really are. Relying too much on
Power MirrorsThe power mirror controls are located on the drivers doortrim panel.The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but-tons and a fou
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If EquippedAn illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To usethe mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and swing t
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 A Word About Your Keys ... 12▫ Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — IfEquipped ...
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPEDThe Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar-based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, todetec
The BSM detection zone covers approximately one laneon both sides of the vehicle (11 ft or 3.35 m). The zonestarts at the outside rear view mirror and
Entering From The SideVehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from eitherside of the vehicle.Entering From The RearVehicles that come up from behi
Overtaking TrafficIf you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed ofless than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in theblind spot for
The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert onstationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage,berms, etc. However, occasionally the
WARNING!The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid tohelp detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSMsystem is not designed to detect pedestr
NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles canbe obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If thesensors are blocked by other structures or
alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chimewill also be sounded. Whenever a turn signal and de-tected object are present on the same s
NOTE: The Uconnect威 Phone requires a mobile phoneequipped with the Bluetooth威 “Hands-Free Profile”, Ver-sion 0.96 or higher. See the Uconnect威 website
Voice Command ButtonWhen you press the Voice Commandbutton you will hear a BEEP. The beep is yoursignal to give a command.The Uconnect威 Phone can be u
▫ To Lock The Doors ... 24▫ To Unlatch The Trunk ... 25▫ Using The Panic Alarm ... 25▫ Programming Addit
•For each feature explanation in this section, only thecompound form of the voice command is given. Youcan also break the commands into parts and say
NOTE: If other phones are present during the pairingprocess make sure they are switched to off or thebluetooth is disabled before proceeding.The follo
Dial By Saying A Number•Press the button to begin.•After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say“Dial”.•The system will prompt you to say the n
Add Names To Your Uconnect威 PhonebookNOTE: Adding names to the Uconnect威 Phonebook isrecommended when the vehicle is not in motion.•Press the button t
•Press the button to begin.•After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say“Phonebook Edit Entry”.•You will then be asked for the name of the pho
•A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down-loaded and updated every time a phone is connectedto the Uconnect威 Phone.•Depending on the maximum n
•After you enter the name, the Uconnect威 Phone willask you which designation you wish to delete: home,work, mobile, other, or all. Say the designation
•The Uconnect威 Phone will then prompt you as to thenumber designation you wish to call.•The selected number will be dialed.Phone Call FeaturesThe foll
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is InProgressTo make a second call while you are currently on a call,press the button and say “Dial” or “Call”
Call TerminationTo end a call in progress, momentarily press thebutton. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and ifthere is a call on hold, it w
▫ Energy Management Feature ... 55▫ Seat Belt Pretensioner ... 55▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System(BeltAlert威) ...
Uconnect姞 Phone FeaturesLanguage SelectionTo change the language that the Uconnect威 Phone isusing:•Press the button to begin.•After the “Ready” prompt
NOTE:•The emergency number dialed is based on the countrywhere the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S., andCanada, 080 for Mexico). The number dial
NOTE:•The roadside assistance number dialed is based on thecountry where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528-2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Can
by the word “Send”. For example, if required to enteryour PIN followed with a pound, (3746#),youcanpress thebutton and say, “3746#Send”. Sayinga numbe
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFFTurning confirmation prompts off will stop the systemfrom confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect威 Phonewill no
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF)When you mute the Uconnect威 Phone, you will still beable to hear the conversation coming from the otherparty, but the other par
•When prompted, say “List Phones”.•The Uconnect威 Phone will play the phone names of allpaired mobile phones in order from the highest to thelowest pri
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect姞PhoneUconnect威 Phone TutorialTo hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press thebutton and say “Ucon
Voice CommandUconnect威 Voice Command TutorialTo hear a brief tutorial of the Voice Command features,press the button and say “Voice Command Tutorial.”
•Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect威 Phone Lo-cal) name recognition rate is optimized when theentries are not similar.•Numbers must be spoken in singl
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYSYour vehicle uses either a key start ignition system orkeyless ignition system. The key start ignition systemconsists of a eithe
Recent CallsIf your phone supports “Automatic Phonebook Down-load”, Uconnect威 Phone can list your Outgoing, Incom-ing and Missed Calls.Voice Text Repl
List of Preset Messages:1. Yes2. No3. Where are you?4. I need more direction.5. L O L6. Why7. I love you8. Call me9. Call me later10. Thanks11. See Yo
Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFFTurning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stopthe system from announcing the new incoming mes-sages.•Press t
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General InformationThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules andRSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions:•
Screen Activated Features:•Dialing via Keypad using touch-screen.•Viewing and Calling contacts from Phonebooks dis-played on the touch-screen.•Setting
The Uconnect威 Phone is driven through your Bluetooth威“Hands-Free Profile” mobile phone. Uconnect威 featuresBluetooth威 technology - the global standard
OperationVoice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect威Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect威 Phonemenu structure. Voice commands are requir
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) — If EquippedThis feature allows the driver to operate the ignitionswitch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote
Natural SpeechYour Uconnect威 Phone Voice system uses a NaturalLanguage Voice Recognition (VR) engine.Natural speech allows the user to speak commands
NOTE:Pressing the or buttons while thesystem is playing is known as “Barging In”, refer to “BargeIn — Overriding Prompts” for further information.Pair
3. Select Yes to begin the pairing process. Then, searchfor available devices on your Bluetooth威 enabled mobilephone. When prompted on the phone, ente
Pair Additional Mobile Phones•Touch the “More” soft-key to begin,•Touch the “Settings” soft-key,•Next, touch the “Phone/Bluetooth威” soft-key,•Touch th
You can also use the following VR commands to bring upthe Paired Phone screen from any screen on the radio:•“Show Paired Phones” or•“Connect My Phone”
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone OrAudio DeviceUconnect威 Phone will automatically connect to the high-est priority paired phone and/or Audio De
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite•Touch the “Settings” soft-key,•Touch the “Phone/Bluetooth威” soft-key,•Touch the + soft-key located to the ri
•Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobilephone is accessible.•This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deletedon the Uconnect威 Phone.
phonebook record. Select an empty entry and touch the +on that selected entry. When the Options pop-up appears,touch “Add from Mobile”. You will then
•The Options pop-up will display, touch “Remove fromFavs”.Emergency And Towing AssistanceThe Emergency and Towing Favorite numbers can onlybe altered.
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ FeatureIf your vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature, refer to “Starting Procedure” in “StartingAnd Operating”
Phone Call FeaturesThe following features can be accessed through theUconnect威 Phone if the feature(s) are available andsupported by Bluetooth威 on you
•The Uconnect威 Phone will dial the number associatedwith John Doe, or if there are multiple numbers it willask which number you want to call for John
Recent CallsYou may browse up to 34 of the most recent of each of thefollowing call types:•Incoming Calls•Outgoing Calls•Missed Calls•All CallsThese c
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — CallCurrently In ProgressIf a call is currently in progress and you have anotherincoming call, you will hear the s
Join CallsWhen two calls are in progress (one active and one onhold), touch the “Join Calls” soft-key on the Phone mainscreen to combine all calls int
Uconnect姞 Phone FeaturesEmergency AssistanceIf you are in an emergency and the mobile phone isreachable:•Pick up the phone and manually dial the emerg
Roadside AssistanceIf you need roadside assistance:•Press the button to begin.•After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep,say “Roadside Assis
“Send” then the sequence you wish to enter. For example,if required to enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 74 6 #), you can press thebutton and s
Barge In — Overriding PromptsThebutton can be used when you wish to skip partof a prompt and issue your voice command immediately.For example, if a pr
NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send thedial ring to the Uconnect威 Phone to play it on the vehicleaudio system, so you will not hear it.
Key Fob — If EquippedThe Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores inthe rear of the Key Fob.
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect姞PhoneVoice Command•For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror toprovide at least1⁄2in (1 cm) gap betw
•Even though international dialing for most numbercombinations is supported, some shortcut dialingnumber combinations may not be supported.•In a conve
NOTE: Uconnect威 Phone SMS is only available whenthe vehicle is not in moving.Read Messages:If you receive a new text message while your phone isconnec
Once a message is received and viewed or listened to,you will have the following options:•Send a Reply•Forward•CallSend Messages Using Soft-Keys:You c
Send Messages Using Voice Commands:•Press the button,•After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep,say “Send message to John Smith mobile”,•Aft
5. Call me.6. I’ll call you later.7. I’m on my way.8. Thanks.9. I’ll be late.10. I will be <number> minutes late.11. See you in <number> m
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NOTE:•You can replace “John Smith” with any name in yourmobile or favorite phone book. You can also say “Senda message to John Smith” and the system w
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NOTE:•You can replace “John Smith” with any name in yourmobile or favorite phone book. You can also say “Senda message to John Smith” and the system w
NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency keyinto the lock cylinders with either side up.Ignition Or Accessory On MessageOpening the driver’s do
VOICE COMMAND (Uconnect姞 200)Voice Command System OperationThis Voice Command system allows you tocontrol your AM, FM radio, satellite radio, discplay
These commands are universal and can be used from anymenu. All other commands can be used depending uponthe active application.When using this system,
In this mode, you can say the following commands:•“Radio” (to switch to the radio mode)•“Disc” (to switch to the disc mode)•“Memo” (to switch to the m
•“Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel)•“List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels)•“Select Name” (to say the name of a channel
−“Previous” (to play the previous memo)−“Delete” (to delete a memo)•“Delete All” (to delete all memos)SetupTo switch to system setup, you may say on o
2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted byUconnect威 Voice. For best results, the “Voice Training”session should be completed when the vehicle is
Pressing the Uconnect威 Voice Command buttonwhile the system is speaking is known as “barging in.”The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, y
The system utilizes continuous dialog; when the systemrequires more information from the user it will ask aquestion to which the user can respond with
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NOTE:1. You can replace “950 AM” with any other AM or FMfrequency, such as “98.7 FM”.2. You can replace “80’s on 8” with any other satellitestation na
WARNING! (Continued)•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended isdangerous for a number of reasons. A child orothers could be seriously or fatal
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NOTE:1. You can replace the album, artist, song, genre, playlist,podcast and audio book names with any correspondingnames on the current device that i
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NOTE:1. You can replace “NFL” with any league shown on thesports league screen. For example you can say “ShowMLB headlines” or “Show PGA headlines”.2.
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NOTE:1. Only available with Navigation equipped vehicles.2. You can replace “Player” with “Radio”, “Navigation”,“Phone”, “Climate”, “More” or “Setting
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NOTE:1. You can also say “Find City”, “Find Favorite”, “FindPlay by Category”, “Find Play by Name”, “Find RecentlyFound”, “Where to?” or “Go Home”.2.Y
Power Seats — If EquippedSome models may be equipped with a power driver’sseat. The power seat switch is located on the outboardside of the seat near
WARNING! (Continued)•Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seatbelts and while the vehicle is parked. Seriousinjury or death could result from
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADAWith respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the nameChrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and thename Chrysler Cana
After cycling the ignition to the ON/RUN position, theVehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for abulb check. If the light remains on a
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
Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward AdjustmentOn models equipped with manual seats, the adjustingbar is located at the front of the seats, near the flo
Manual Front Seat Recline AdjustmentTo adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on theoutboard side of the seat, lean back to the desiredposition a
Heated Seats — If EquippedOn some models, the front seats may be equipped withheaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks.The front driver and pas
Front Heated Seat Operations — Uconnect威 8.4 and8.4 Nav:Touch the “Controls” soft-key located on the bottom ofthe Uconnect威 display.Touch the “Driver”
NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be feltwithin two to five minutes.When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater willprovide a boo
Active Head Restraints — Front SeatsThe front driver and passenger seats are equipped withActive Head Restraints (AHR). In the event of a rearimpact t
WARNING!Do not place items over the top of the Active HeadRestraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVDplayers. These items may interfere with
Folding Rear SeatThe rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide anadditional storage area. To fold the rear seatback, pull onthe loops located on
WARNING!•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked intoposition. If the seatback is not securely locked intoposition, the seat will not provide
CAUTION!Always remove the keys from the vehicle and lock alldoors when leaving the vehicle unattended.At the time of purchase, the original owner is p
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safetycatch to the left. The safety catch is located under thecenter front edge of the hood.3. Lift
4. Place the hood prop rod in hood slot to secure thehood in the open position.CAUTION!To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood toclose it. Lo
LIGHTSHeadlight SwitchThe headlight switch is located on the left side ofthe instrument panel. This switch controls theoperation of the headlights, pa
Automatic Headlights — If EquippedThis system automatically turns the headlights on or offaccording to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,rot
NOTE:•The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds ofplacing the ignition in the OFF position to activate thisfeature.•The headlight delay time is
NOTE:•SmartBeam™ can be turned on or off using theUconnect威 System, refer to “Uconnect威 Settings” in “Un-derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for furthe
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parkinglights or the low beam headlights and press theheadlight switch. To turn off the front fog lights
NOTE:•If either light remains on and does not flash, or there isa very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside lightbulb. If an indicator fails
Front Map/Reading LightsLights are mounted in the overhead console. Each lightcan be turned on by pressing the lens.To turn the lights off, press the
Dimmer ControlsThe dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and islocated on the left side of the instrument panel.With the parking lights or he
Security Alarm will provide the following audible andvisible signals: the horn will pulse, the headlights, parklamps and/or turn signals will flash, a
Ambient Light ControlRotate the right dimmer control upward or downward toincrease or decrease the brightness of the door handlelights and ambient lig
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERSThe multifunction lever operates the windshield wipersand washer when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUNor ACC position
CAUTION!•Turn the windshield wipers off when drivingthrough an automatic car wash. Damage to thewindshield wipers may result if the wiper controlis le
If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper isturned off, the wipers will operate for three wipe cyclesand then turn off.WARNING!Sudden loss
between an intermittent wipe, slow wipe and a fast wipedepending on the amount of moisture that is sensed on thewindshield. Place the wiper switch in
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMNThis feature allows you to tilt the steering columnupward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen orshorten the st
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPEDThe steering wheel contains a heating element that helpswarm your hands in cold weather. The heated steeringwheel h
NOTE: The engine must be running for the heatedsteering wheel to operate.Vehicles Equipped With Remote StartOn models that are equipped with remote st
WARNING! (Continued)•Do not place anything on the steering wheel thatinsulates against heat, such as a blanket or steeringwheel covers of any type and
NOTE:In order to ensure proper operation, the ElectronicSpeed Control System has been designed to shut down ifmultiple Speed Control functions are ope
To Disarm The SystemVehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitteror insert a valid ignition key
To DeactivateA soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCELbutton, or normal brake pressure while slowing thevehicle will deactivate Electronic Spe
To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control isset, push the SET (-) button. If the button is continuallyheld in the SET (-) position, the set
PARKSENSE姞 REAR PARK ASSIST — IFEQUIPPEDThe ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist system provides visualand audible indications of the distance between the rear
ParkSense姞 DisplayWhen the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning displaywill turn ON indicating the system status.The system will indicate a detected obs
If an object is detected in the center rear region, thedisplay will show a single solid arc in the center rearregion and will produce a one-half secon
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The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warningdisplay shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuoustone. The following chart shows the warning
WARNING ALERTSRearDistance(in/cm)Greater than79 in(200 cm)79-59 in(200-150 cm)59-47 in(150-120 cm)47-39 in(120-100 cm)39-25 in(100-65 cm)25-12 in(65-3
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the batterybecomes disconnected the Vehicle Security Alarm willremain armed when the battery is reconnected
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense姞ParkSense威 can be enabled and disabled using theUconnect威 System. The available choices are: Off, SoundOnly, or Sound
If “WIPE OFF REAR PARK ASSIST SENSORS” appearsin the EVIC make sure the outer surface and the under-side of the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear
The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system will be automati-cally disabled when there are faulted conditions outsideof the ParkSense Rear Park Assist syste
Cleaning The ParkSense姞 SystemClean the ParkSense威 sensors with water, car wash soapand a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do notscratch o
CAUTION!•ParkSense威 is only a parking aid and it is unableto recognize every obstacle, including small ob-stacles. Parking curbs might be temporarily
WARNING! (Continued)•Before using the ParkSense威 Rear Park Assistsystem, it is strongly recommended that the ballmount and hitch ball assembly is disc
When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the widthof the vehicle to assist with parking or aligning to ahitch/receiver. The static grid lines
NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substancebuilds up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse withwater, and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cove
Front Map/Reading LightsLights are mounted in the overhead console. Each lightcan be turned on by pressing the lens.To turn the lights off, press the
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPEDHomeLink威 replaces up to three hand-held transmittersthat operate devices such as garage door openers, motor-ized gate
NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and abovedisables the system from responding to all RKE transmit-ter buttons for all RKE transmitters.To Unlock
NOTE: HomeLink威 is disabled when the Vehicle Secu-rity Alarm is active.Before You Begin Programming HomeLink姞Be sure that your vehicle is parked outsi
NOTE:•Erasing all channels should only be performed whenprogramming HomeLink威 for the first time. Do noterase channels when programming additional but
3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink威button you want to program and the hand-held transmit-ter button.4. Continue to hold both buttons a
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 ButtonTo reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,follow these steps:1. Turn the ignition switch to the O
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 ButtonTo reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,follow these steps:1. Turn the ignition switch to the O
4. Watch for the HomeLink威 indicator to change flashrates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take upto 30 seconds or longer in rare cases. The
SecurityIt is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turnin your vehicle.To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for20 seconds un
WARNING! (Continued)•Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dan-gerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garagewhile programming the transceive
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPEDThe power sunroof switch is located between the sunvisors on the overhead console.WARNING!•Never leave children in a vehicl
WARNING! (Continued)•Do not allow small children to operate the sun-roof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, orany object to project through
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to“Keyless Enter-N-Go” under “Things To Know BeforeStarting Your Vehicle” for further information
NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts re-sult in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attemptwill be a Manual Close movement with Pin
Ignition OFF OperationFor vehicles not equipped with the Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switchwill remain active for 4
NOTE: To ensure proper operation a MOPAR威 cigarknob and element must be used.CAUTION!•Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts(13 Amps) at 12 Volt
WARNING!To avoid serious injury or death:•Only devices designed for use in this type ofoutlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.•Do not touch
CAUTION!•Many accessories that can be plugged in drawpower from the vehicle’s battery, even when notin use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually,
CUPHOLDERSFront Seat CupholdersThe cupholders are located in the center console forwardof the armrest between the front seats.Lighted Cupholders — If
Rear Seat CupholdersThe rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrestbetween the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned for-ward in the ar
Console FeaturesAn open storage area, or cubby bin, is located in thecenter console forward of the shift lever.There is a storage compartment located
Pull upward on the release handle, located on the front ofthe armrest, to open the storage compartment.WARNING!Do not operate this vehicle with a cons
Passenger Seat Storage — If EquippedSome models may be equipped with storage under thefront passenger seat cushion. Pull upward on the seattether to o
refer to “Uconnect威 Settings” in “Understanding YourInstrument Panel” for further information.To Unlatch The TrunkPress the TRUNK button on the RKE tr
Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If EquippedFor rear passengers there is a storage bin located in thearmrest. Lift upward on the latch to open the storagec
CARGO AREA FEATURESCargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with60/40 Split-Folding Rear SeatThe 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carryingversatilit
After releasing the seatback, it can be folded forward.When the seatback is folded to the upright position, makesure it is latched by strongly pulling
WARNING!The weight and position of cargo and passengers canchange the vehicle center of gravity and vehiclehandling. To avoid loss of control resultin
Ski Pass-ThroughThere is a ski pass-through door located behind the rearseat armrest that allows longer items, such as snow skis,to be stored in the r
CAUTION!Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage tothe heating elements:•Use care when washing the inside of the rearwindow. Do not use abras
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELCONTENTS䡵 Instrument Panel Features ... 278䡵 Instrument Cluster — Base ... 279䡵 Instrument
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CDAnd MP3 Audio Play ... 343▫ Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files ... 345▫ Enter/Browse Button (CD
䡵 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance ... 360䡵 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones ... 360䡵 Climate Controls ... 361▫ Manual Heati
Transmitter Battery ReplacementThe recommended replacement battery is CR2032.NOTE:Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap-ply. See www.dtsc.ca.
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES1 — Air Demister 5 — Glove Compartment 9 — Trunk Release2 — Outlet 6 — Climate Control Hard Controls/Uconnect威 System Hard Co
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS1. TachometerThis gauge measures engine revolutions-per-minute(RPM x 1000).2. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light —
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMSmalfunction indicator to indicate when the system is notoperating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica
3. Turn Signal IndicatorsThe arrow will flash with the exterior turn signalwhen the turn signal lever is operated.If the vehicle electronics sense tha
WARNING!A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You orothers could be badly burned by steam or boilingcoolant. You may want to call an authorized de
6. Front Fog Light Indicator — If EquippedThis indicator will illuminate when the front foglights are on.7. Engine Temperature Warning LightThis light
10. Brake Warning LightThis light monitors various brake functions,including brake fluid level and parking brakeapplication. If the brake light turns
If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normaldistance, check for these two conditions:1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expectedl
WARNING!Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on isdangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed.It will take longer to stop the vehicle. Y
14. Power Steering System WarningThis light is used to manage the electrical warn-ing of the EPS (Power Steering System). Refer to“Power Steering” in
18. Fuel Door ReminderThe arrow in this symbol is a reminder that theFuel Filler Door is located on the left side of thevehicle.19. Electronic Speed C
The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within theEVIC display. It displays the gear position of the auto-matic transmission.NOTE: You must apply
25. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) LightThis light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System(ABS). The light will turn on when the ignitionswitch is turned to the ON
CAUTION!Prolonged driving with the MIL on could causedamage to the engine control system. It also couldaffect fuel economy and drivability. If the MIL
WARNING!If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light isilluminated and you continue operating the vehicle,in some circumstances you could cause the f
31. Red Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)Reconfigurable TelltalesThis area will show reconfigurable red telltales (Door(s)Ajar, Oil Pressur
The main display area will normally display the mainmenu or the screens of a selected feature of the mainmenu. The main display area also displays ⬙po
Engine Oil Change Indicator SystemOil Change RequiredYour vehicle is equipped with an engine oil changeindicator system. The “Oil Change Required” mes
TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION PAGE1INTRODUCTION...32THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...
WARNING!•Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage orconfined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon-oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when youstart the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did notreset. If necessary, repeat this procedur
The system allows the driver to select information bypressing the following buttons mounted on the steeringwheel:UP Arrow ButtonPress and release the
•Key In Ignition•Left Turn Signal Out•Right Turn Signal Out•Turn Signal On•Lights On•Low Beam Headlight Out•High Beam Headlight Out•License Plate Ligh
•Check Fuel Cap•Oil Change Due•Service Tire Pressure System•Inflate Tire to XX•Coolant Low•Rain Sensor Fail•Traction Control Off•Engine Warming Wait T
EVIC Main MenuTo step to each main menu feature press and release theUP button once for each step. A step from the last item inthe list will cause the
Press the UP buttons to cycle through all the Trip Computerfunctions.The Trip Functions mode displays the following information:Trip AShows the total
Average Fuel EconomyShows the average fuel economy since the last reset.Average Fuel Economy can be reset by pressing andholding the RIGHT arrow butto
Stored MessagesWhen a stored warning message is present, thisicon is displayed in the lower left side of theTire Pressure menu. This feature shows the
The system allows the driver to select information bypressing the following buttons mounted on the steeringwheel:UP Arrow ButtonPress and release the
LEFT Arrow ButtonPress the LEFT arrow button to return to themain menu from an info screen or sub-menuitem.Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC
NOTE:•If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, thevehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.•The park lamps will turn on and rema
3. Selectable Information (Compass, Temp, Range toEmpty, Trip A, Trip B, Average MPG)4. Menu Titles / Odometer5. Menu Set (Selectable Icons)6. Shift L
•Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate Tire toXX”•Service Tire Pressure System•Parking Brake Engaged•Brake Fluid Low•Service Electronic Braki
•Service Airbag Warning Light•Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled•Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled•Front Seatbelts Unbuckled•Door Open•Doors Open•Trunk Open•Gear No
EVIC Amber TelltalesThis area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell-tales. These telltales include:•Low Fuel TelltaleWhen the fuel level reaches
EVIC Red TelltalesThis area will show reconfigurable red telltales. Thesetelltales include:•Door AjarThis telltale turns on when one or more doorsare
If a problem is detected, the telltale will come on whilethe engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when thevehicle has completely stopped and the
EVIC Green Telltales•Electronic Speed Control SETThis telltale will illuminate green when the elec-tronic speed control is SET. For further informa-ti
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)Press and release the UP or DOWN arrowbutton until the Vehicle Info icon is highlightedin the EVIC. Press
Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot bereset. Press and release the LEFT arrow button to returnto the main menu.Refer to “Tire Pressure
Fuel Economy Analog Display Fuel Economy Digital Display4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317
DOOR LOCKSManual Door LocksTo lock each door, rotate the door lock knob on each doortrim panel forward. To unlock the front doors, pull theinside door
The EVIC has the capability of displaying an interactiveflower through the Fuel Economy sub-menu which willadd one flower pedal for every 2.5 Miles Pe
Average Fuel Economy — If EquippedThis feature shows the average fuel economy since thelast reset. When Average Fuel Economy is selected, Theword ⬙RES
Trip InfoPress and release the UP or DOWN arrowbutton until the Trip Info icon is highlighted inthe EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT arrowbutton to d
Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all theTrip Computer functions or press the LEFT arrow buttonto return to the main menu.The Trip Functions
Stored MessagesPress and release the UP or DOWN arrowbutton until the Messages display icon is high-lighted in the EVIC. This feature shows thenumber
would like to display in that location (i.e., Date, Time,Outside Temp, etc.) and press the RIGHT arrow button tosave the display setting. You can pres
•Trip A•Trip BUpper Right•None•Compass (default setting)•Outside Temp•Time•Range To Empty (RTE)•Average MPG•Current MPG•Trip A•Trip BLower Left•None (
Restore To Defaults (Restores All Settings To DefaultSettings)•Cancel•OkayUconnect姞 SETTINGSThe Uconnect威 system uses a combination of soft andhard ke
Once the setting is complete press the Back Arrowsoft-key to return to the previous menu or press the Xsoft-key to close out of the settings screen. P
•UnitsWhen in this display, you may select to have the EVIC,odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) changedbetween US and Metric units of measur
WARNING!•For personal security and safety in the event of anaccident, lock the vehicle doors before you drive aswell as when you park and leave the ve
ClockAfter pressing the Clock soft-key the following settingswill be available.•Sync Time With GPSWhen in this display, you may automatically have the
until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing thatsetting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-keyto return to the previous menu.Safety
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensoralignment. Having a sensor that is misaligned will resultin the BSM not operating to specifi
•Headlights With Wipers — If EquippedWhen this feature is selected, and the headlight switch isin the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap-pr
Doors & LocksAfter pressing the Doors & Locks soft-key the followingsettings will be available.•Auto Unlock On ExitWhen this feature is select
•1st Press Of Key Fob UnlocksWhen 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is selected, only thedriver’s door will unlock on the first press of the RemoteKeyless
•Auto-On Driver Heated Seat & Steering Wheel WithVehicle Start — If EquippedWhen this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat andheated steer
Compass SettingsAfter pressing the Compass Settings soft-key the follow-ing settings will be available.•VarianceCompass Variance is the difference bet
compass by pressing the ON soft-key and completing one ormore 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal ormetallic objects) until the CAL ind
Phone/BluetoothAfter pressing the Phone/Bluetooth soft-key the follow-ing settings will be available.•Paired DevicesThis feature shows which phones ar
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with theKeyless Enter-N-Go (Passive Entry) system. For furtherinformation, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in
Uconnect姞 200 — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITHCD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SiriusXM™RADIOOperating Instructions — Radio ModeNOTE: The ignition switch must be
TIME ButtonPress the TIME button to alternate display of the timeand radio frequency.Clock Setting Procedure1. Press and hold the TIME button until th
TUNE ControlTurn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwiseto increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.Setting The Bass, Mid Range, T
Press the ENTER/BROWSE button a fifth time and FADEwill display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knobclockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the sound le
•Repeat (RPT) — When Repeat is activated, the cur-rently playing song will begin again when it ends. Itwill continue to cycle through the same song un
To Set The Pushbutton MemoryWhen you are receiving a station that you wish tocommit to pushbutton memory, press and hold thebutton (1–5) you wish to l
If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and theradio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD modeand begin to play when you insert the disc. T
TIME ButtonPress this button to change the display from a large CDplaying time display to a small CD playing time display.RW/FFPress and hold FF (Fast
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.Whe
Supported MP3 File FormatsThe radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten-sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3extension may
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit ProgrammingTo change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Touch™Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” f
Playback of MP3/WMA FilesWhen a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, theradio checks all files on the medium. If the mediumcontains a lot of folders
Press and hold the INFO button again for three secondsto return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ display.Operation Instructions — Auxiliary ModeThe auxiliary (AUX) j
SecurityIf this radio is installed in a vehicle that does not have amatching Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) an Secu-rity code will need to be ent
CD Player Operating InstructionsLoadingTo insert disc into the player, follow the instructionsshown:1. Gently insert the disc with the label facing th
Connecting The iPod姞 Or External USB DeviceUse the connection cable to connect an iPod威 or externalUSB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector portw
NOTE: The center console will have a position wherethe iPod威 or consumer electronic audio device cable canbe routed through without damaging the cable
Controlling The iPod姞 Or External USB DeviceUsing Radio ButtonsTo get into the iPod威/USB/MP3 control mode and access aconnected audio device, either p
•While a track is playing, press the INFO button to seethe associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.)for that track. Pressing the INFO but
•Pressing a PRESET button will display the current liston the top line and the first item in that list on thesecond line.•To exit Browse mode without
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to theUconnect威 phone system.Controlling BTSA Using Radio ButtonsTo get
WARNING!Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.Remember that the rear doors can only be openedfrom the outside when the Child-Protection lo
Previous TrackUse the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button onthe radio and say “Previous Track” to start at the begin-ning of the current music tr
Pressing the center button will make the radio switchbetween the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/CD/HDD/AUX, etc.).The left-hand control is a rocke
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCETo keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the followingprecautions:1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching thesurface.2.
CLIMATE CONTROLSThe air conditioning and heating system is designed tomake you comfortable in all types of weather. Thissystem can be operated through
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, theclimate controls will not function during Remote Startoperation if the blower control is left in the
NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seemslower than expected, check the front of the A/C con-denser located in front of the radiator for an acc
•Bi-LevelAir is directed through the panel and floor outlets.NOTE: For all settings, except full cold or full hot, thereis a difference in temperature
6. Electronic Rear Window DefrostPress this button to turn on the rear window defrosterand the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indica-tor in
Uconnect姞 8.4 Climate Controls — If EquippedHard-KeysThe hard-keys are located below the Uconnect威 8.4screen, in the center of the instrument panel.So
Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-keys AndSoft-keys)1. A/C ButtonPress and release to change the current Air Conditioning(A/C) setting, the in
NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmedall doors will unlock when you grab hold of the frontdriver’s door handle. To select between “Unloc
4. Front Defrost ButtonPress and release to change the current airflow setting toDefrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this fea-ture is ON. Per
6. Passenger Temperature Control Up ButtonProvides the passenger with independent temperaturecontrol. Push the button for warmer temperature set-tings
12. ModesThe airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so aircomes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets,demist outlets and defrost outlets
13. SYNCPress the Sync soft-key to toggle the Sync feature On/Off.The Sync indicator is illuminated when this feature isenabled. Sync is used to synch
NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode maylead to excessive window fogging. On systems withManual Climate Controls, the Recirculation mode i
NOTE:•It is not necessary to move the temperature settings forcold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjuststhe temperature, mode and blower s
Operating TipsNOTE:Refer to the chart at the end of this section forsuggested control settings for various weather conditions.Summer OperationThe engi
NOTE:•Recirculate without A/C should not be used for longperiods, as fogging may occur.•Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC) will automati-cally adjus
STARTING AND OPERATINGCONTENTS䡵 Starting Procedures ... 381▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ... 381▫ Automatic Transmission –
If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panelswitch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doorshave been closed the vehicle checks the i
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission(1.4L Turbo Engine Only — Ddct) ... 391▫ Gear Ranges ... 392▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmi
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ... 435▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ... 436䡵 Tires — General Information ... 441▫ Tire P
▫ Reformulated Gasoline ... 463▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ... 464▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ... 464▫ MMT In Gas
STARTING PROCEDURESBefore starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust bothinside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.WARNING!•When lea
Automatic Transmission – If EquippedThe shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRALposition before you can start the engine. Apply the brakesbefore shi
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINESTART/STOP Button1. Place the shift lever in PARK, then press and releasethe ENGINE START/STOP button.2. The igniti
•Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second timeto change the ignition switch to the RUN position(EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE RUN”),•Press the ENGIN
If Engine Fails To StartIf the engine fails to start after you have followed the“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce-dures, it may be flo
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPEDThe engine block heater warms the engine, and permitsquicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to astandard 11
ShiftingFully press the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As yourelease the clutch pedal, lightly press the acceleratorpedal.You should always use f
NOTE: If you inadvertently leave your vehicle’s PassiveEntry RKE transmitter in the trunk and try to close thedeck lid, the deck lid will automaticall
WARNING!Do not downshift for additional engine braking on aslippery surface. The drive wheels could lose theirgrip, and the vehicle could skid.CAUTION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPEDCAUTION!Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-ing precautions are not observed:•Shift into PARK only
WARNING! (Continued)•Unintended movement of a vehicle could injurethose in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,you should never exit a vehicle
Key Ignition Park InterlockThis vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter-lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARKbefore the
This transmission is programmed to prevent shiftingfrom REVERSE to DRIVE or DRIVE to REVERSE, ifvehicle speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h). This safetyfea
PARKThis range supplements the parking brake by locking thetransmission. The engine can be started in this range.Never attempt to use PARK while the v
WARNING! (Continued)•It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARKor NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher thanidle speed. If your foot is not f
WARNING! (Continued)•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or withaccess to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing childrento be in a vehicle unattended is
The following indicators should be used to ensure thatyou have engaged the shift lever into the PARK position:•When shifting into PARK, firmly move th
DRIVEThis range should be used for most city and highwaydriving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down-shifts, and the best fuel economy. The tr
NOTE:•After pressing the door handle LOCK button, youmust wait two seconds before you can lock or unlockthe doors, using either Passive Entry door han
•Before and after the engine is started, you may hear ahydraulic pump for a short period of time. This noiseis normal and will not damage the transmis
MESSAGE DESCRIPTIONSHIFT NOTALLOWEDThe gear position requested bythe driver is currently blocked.This occurs if NEUTRAL isrequested while moving (with
MESSAGE DESCRIPTIONAUTOMATICMODE NOTAVAILABLEThe transmission is unable toshift itself automatically, dueto a fault condition. Use theAutoStick威 mode
MESSAGE DESCRIPTIONSERVICESHIFTERA shift lever fault has beendetected. See your authorizeddealer for diagnosis and service.ENGAGE PARKBRAKEThe sensor
NOTE:Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom-mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your earliestpossible convenience. Your authorized
Gear RangesDO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK orNEUTRAL into another gear range.NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment toallo
WARNING! (Continued)•It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARKor NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher thanidle speed. If your foot is not f
WARNING! (Continued)•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or withaccess to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing childrento be in a vehicle unattended is
The following indicators should be used to ensure thatyou have engaged the shift lever into the PARK position:•When shifting into PARK, firmly move th
DRIVEThis range should be used for most city and highwaydriving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down-shifts, and the best fuel economy. The tr
WINDOWSPower WindowsThe window controls on the driver’s door control all thedoor windows.There are single window controls on each passenger doortrim p
Transmission Limp Home ModeTransmission function is monitored electronically forabnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that couldresult in tr
Overdrive OperationThe automatic transmission includes an electronicallycontrolled Overdrive (sixth gear). The transmission willautomatically shift in
AUTOSTICK姞AutoStick威 is a driver-interactive transmission featureproviding manual shift control, giving you more controlof the vehicle. AutoStick威 all
•Avoid using speed control when AutoStick威 is en-gaged.•Transmission shifting will be more noticeable whenAutoStick威 is engaged.•If the system detects
WARNING!Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous.Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of thefront wheels. You could lose control of t
DRIVING THROUGH WATERDriving through water more than a few inches/centimetersdeep will require extra caution to ensure safety and preventdamage to you
CAUTION! (Continued)•Driving through standing water may cause dam-age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al-ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (
PARKING BRAKEBefore leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parkingbrake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave anautomatic transmission in PARK,
When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the frontwheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and awayfrom the curb on an uphill grade. For vehi
WARNING! (Continued)•Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage orinjury. Also, be certain to lea
WARNING!Do not let children play with the sunroof, and neverleave children in a vehicle with the Key Fob. Occu-pants, particularly unattended children
If the Steering icon is displayed and the “SERVICEPOWER STEERING” message is displayed the EVICscreen, this indicates the vehicle needs to be taken to
When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you mayalso hear a slight clicking sound as well as some relatedmotor noises. These noises are the sy
WARNING! (Continued)•The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys-ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increasebraking or steering efficiency
If both the “Brake System Warning Light” and the “ABSWarning Light” remain on, the ABS and Electronic BrakeForce Distribution (EBD) systems are not fu
Traction Control System (TCS)The system monitors the amount of wheel spin at eachwheel by using individual wheel speed sensors. If wheelspin is detect
WARNING!Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi-tions, and driving conditions, influence the chancethat wheel lift or rollover may occur. ER
Hill Start Assist (HSA)The HSA system is designed to assist the driver whenstarting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. HSA will maintainthe level of bra
9. Rotate the steering wheel back to center and continuein a clockwise direction until 200 degrees past center.10. Turn the ignition to off position.1
Towing With HSAHSA will provide assistance when starting on a gradewhen pulling a trailer.WARNING!•If you use a trailer brake controller with yourtrai
ESC reduces engine torque and applies brake pressure toselect individual wheels to mitigate vehicle under-steerand vehicle over-steer. The system uses
NOTE:•If the window runs into any obstacle during auto-closure, it will reverse direction and then go backdown. Remove the obstacle and use the window
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator LightThe “ESC Activation/Malfunction IndicatorLight” in the instrument cluster will come onwhen the ignition swit
ESC Operating ModesThe ESC system has two available operating modes.Full OnThis is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever thevehicle is started t
NOTE:When driving with snow chains, or when startingoff in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable toallow more wheel spin when starting off i
NOTE:•P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P”molded into the sidewall preceding the si
Tire Sizing ChartEXAMPLE:Size Designation:P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standardsⴖ...blank...ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on Euro
EXAMPLE:Service Description:95 = Load Index— A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carryH = Speed Symbol— A symbol indicating t
Tire Identification Number (TIN)The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire,however, the date code may only be on one side. Tireswith white
EXAMPLE:DOT MA L9 ABCD 030101 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits)—01 means the year 2001— Prior to July 200
Term DefinitionRecommended Cold Tire InflationPressureVehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire inflation pressureas shown on the tire placard.Tire
Tire And Loading Information PlacardThis placard tells you important information about the:1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle2) to
the DOWN position). To enable the window controls,press and release the window lockout button again(setting it in the UP position).Wind BuffetingWind
NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rearaxles must not be exceeded. For further informa
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount ofcargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX”amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there
440 STARTING AND OPERATING
WARNING!Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloadingcan cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, andincrease your stopping distance. Use ti
WARNING! (Continued)•Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve-hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift tothe right or left.•Always driv
CAUTION!After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al-ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will preventmoisture and dirt from entering the va
Tire Pressures For High Speed OperationThe manufacturer advocates driving at safe speedswithin posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi-tions
This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for yourvehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an authorizedtire dealer for the recommende
WARNING!Compact spares are for temporary emergency useonly. With these spares, do not drive more than50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limit
WARNING!Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In-stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehiclehandling. With this tire, do not dr
The trunk lid can be released fromoutside the vehicle by pressing theTRUNK button on the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmittertwice within five second
Tread Wear IndicatorsTread wear indicators are in the original equipment tiresto help you in determining when your tires should bereplaced.These indic
WARNING!Tires and the spare tire should be replaced aftersix years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure tofollow this warning can result in sud
WARNING!•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other thanthat specified for your vehicle. Some combinationsof unapproved tires and wheels may change
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body clear-ance. Follow these recommendations to guard againstdamage.
CAUTION! (Continued)•Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave-ment.•Observe the traction device manufacturer’s in-structions on the method of ins
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONSThe tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate atdifferent loads and perform different steering, driving,and bra
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn thedriver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom-me
For example, your vehicle may have a recommendedcold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressureof 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperatur
NOTE:•The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire careand maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failureor condition.•The TPMS should not be
The TPMS consists of the following components:•Receiver Module•Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors•Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale LightTire Press
Trunk Emergency ReleaseAs a security measure, a trunk internal emergency releaselever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In theevent of an in
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tintingthat affects radio wave signals.3. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.4. Using tire
need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph(24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive thisinformation.Premium System – If EquippedThe TPMS use
Should a low tire condition occur on any of the fouractive road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possibleand inflate all tires that are flashing on
3. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.The EVIC wi
4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime willsound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lightwill flash on and off for 75 seconds and t
2.0L And 2.4L EngineThis engine is designed to meet all emis-sions regulations and provide excellentfuel economy and performance when us-ing high-qual
Gasoline/Oxygenate BlendsSome fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy-genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenatesmay be used in you
To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once withE-85 perform the following:•change the engine oil and oil filter•disconnect and reconnect the b
Fuel System CautionsCAUTION!Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’sperformance:•The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.Using le
Carbon Monoxide WarningsWARNING!Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.Follow the precautions below to prevent carbonmonoxide poisoning:•Do n
•Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that mayenhance occupant protection by managing occupantenergy during an impact eventPlease pay close atte
1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located on thedriver’s side door trim).2. Open the fuel filler door, and remove the fuel fillercap.3. Ha
WARNING!•Never have any smoking materials lit in or nearthe vehicle when the gas cap is removed or thetank is being filled.•Never add fuel when the en
3. Pull back carpet to access fuel release cable behindcarpet.4. Pull the release cable.VEHICLE LOADINGAs required by National Highway Traffic Safety
The bar code allows a computer scanner to read theVehicle Identification Number (VIN).Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)The GVWR is the total allowabl
Overloading can cause potential safety hazards andshorten useful service life. Heavier suspension compo-nents do not necessarily increase the vehicle’
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of allcargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem-porary) loaded
Trailer Sway ControlThe trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can beinstalled between the hitch receiver and the trailer tonguethat typicall
Trailer Hitch Classification DefinitionsClassMax. Trailer HitchIndustry StandardsClass I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg)Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 l
Trailer And Tongue WeightAlways load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight inthe front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the GTWon the tow h
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on thetrailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additionalfactory-installed options, or dealer-instal
ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allowchildren to slide the shoulder belt behind them or undertheir arm.If a child from 1 to 12 years
WARNING!Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow theseguidelines to make your trailer towing as safe aspossible:•Make certain that the load is
WARNING! (Continued)2. GTW3. GAWR4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized(this requirement may limit the ability to alwaysachieve the 10
−An electronically actuated trailer brake controller isrequired when towing a trailer with electronicallyactuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipp
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And WiringWhenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,stop lights and turn signals on the trailer
Towing TipsBefore setting out on a trip, practice turning, stoppingand backing the trailer in an area away from heavytraffic.Manual Transmission – If
provide better engine braking. If you REGULARLY tow atrailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation,then change the transmission fluid and f
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)Towing This Vehicle Behind Another VehicleTowing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission Autom
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIESCONTENTS䡵 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 487䡵 If Your Engine Overheats ... 487䡵 Jacking And Tire Chang
䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ... 517▫ Automatic Transmission ... 517▫ Manual Transmission ... 518▫ All Transmissi
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERSThe Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in thecenter of the instrument panel.Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warnin
WARNING! (Continued)•Being too close to the steering wheel or instrumentpanel during Advanced Front Air Bag deploymentcould cause serious injury, incl
CAUTION!Driving with a hot cooling system could damageyour vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,”pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicl
WARNING! (Continued)•The jack is designed to be used as a tool forchanging tires only. The jack should not be used tolift the vehicle for service purp
3. Remove the fastener securing the jack and spare tire. 4. Remove the scissors jack and wheel bolt wrench fromthe spare wheel as an assembly. Turn th
Preparations For Jacking1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from theedge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slipperyareas.WARNIN
Jacking And Changing A TireWARNING!Carefully follow these tire changing warnings tohelp prevent personal injury or damage to yourvehicle:•Always park
CAUTION!Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking onlocations other than those indicated in the JackingInstructions for this vehicle.1. Remove th
4. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest tothe flat tire. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmlyengage the jack saddle with the lif
WARNING!Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can makethe vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack andhurt someone near it. Raise the vehic
NOTE:•For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install acenter cap or wheel cover on the compact spare.•Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to “Limit
WARNING!•A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collisionor hard stop could endanger the occupants of thevehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the
INTRODUCTIONCONTENTS䡵 Introduction ... 4䡵 How To Use This Manual ...4䡵 Warnings And Cautions ...
normal conditions. However, in a collision, the belt willlock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of thevehicle or being thrown out.WARNING!•D
3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with thevalve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand,snapping the cover over the two wheel bolts. Do
WARNING!To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,do not tighten the wheel bolts fully until the vehiclehas been lowered. Failure to follo
TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation1. Sealant Bottle2. Deflation Button3. Pressure Gauge4. Power Button5. Mode Select Knob6. Sealant Hose (Clear)7. A
Selecting Sealant ModeTurn the Mode Select Knob (5) to thisposition to inject the TIREFIT Sealantand to inflate the tire. Use the SealantHose (clear h
•For optimum performance, make sure the valve stemon the wheel is free of debris before connecting theTIREFIT kit.•You can use the TIREFIT air pump to
WARNING! (Continued)−If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or thewheel.•Keep TIREFIT away from open flames or heatsource.•A loose TIREFIT kit
Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT(A) Whenever You Stop To Use TIREFIT:1. Pull over to a safe location and turn on the vehicle’sHazard Warning flashers.2. Ve
(C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The DeflatedTire:•Always start the engine before turning ON the TIRE-FIT kit.NOTE: Manual transmission vehicles mus
NOTE: If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode andthe pump is operating, air will dispense from the AirPump Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6).
CAUTION!•The metal end fitting from Power Plug (8) may gethot after use, so it should be handled carefully.•Failure to reinstall the cap on the fittin
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back andadjust the front seat.2. The seat belt latch plate is abo
4. Check the pressure in the tire by reading the PressureGauge (3).If tire pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 Bar) , the tire is toobadly damaged. Do n
4.Clean any remaining sealant from the TIREFIT housing.5. Position the new Sealant Bottle (1) in the housing sothat the Sealant Hose (6) aligns with t
Preparations For Jump-StartThe battery in your vehicle is located in the front of theengine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly.NOTE: The
3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, parkthe vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set theparking brake and make sure the ignition
WARNING!Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of thedischarged battery. The resulting electrical sparkcould cause the battery to explode a
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLEIf your manual transmission vehicle becomes stuck inmud, sand, or snow, it can often be moved by a rockingmotion. Turn your ste
CAUTION!•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be-tween DRIVE (automatic transmission) or 1st Gear(manual transmission) and REVERSE, do not spinthe
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDEIf a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot bemoved out of the PARK position, you can use thefollowing procedure to tempora
5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down intothe access slot at the front of the shift lever assembly, andpush and hold the white override r
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLENOTE: This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service.Towing Condition Whe
WARNING!•A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle willnot protect you properly. The lap portion couldride too high on your body, possibly causingi
Manual Transmission•Manual transmission vehicles can be flat towed (allfour wheels on the ground) with the transmission inNEUTRAL.•Manual transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 Engine Compartment — 1.4L Turbo ... 521䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.0L ... 522䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.4L
▫ Exhaust System ... 538▫ Cooling System ... 541▫ Brake System ... 546▫ Automatic Transmission
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Power Distribution Center2 — Engine Oil Level Indicator 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir3 —
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Washer Fluid Reservoir2 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Battery3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oi
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Washer Fluid Reservoir2 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Battery3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oi
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD IIYour vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboarddiagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitorsthe perfor
RESET button to turn off the message. If the problempersists, the message will appear the next time thevehicle is started. This might indicate a damag
4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things willhappen:a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and thenreturn to being fully illuminated u
DEALER SERVICEYour authorized dealer has the qualified service person-nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all serviceoperations in an expert
tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snugbelt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in acollision.WARNING!•A lap belt worn too
CAUTION! (Continued)•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluidsthat protect the performance and durability ofyour vehicle and also allow extende
CAUTION!Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the enginewill cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oilpressure and an increase in oil temper
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine OilIdentification SymbolThis symbol means that the oil hasbeen certified by the AmericanPetroleum Institute
If 0W-20 engine oil is not available, SAE 5W-20 APICertified may be used as a temporary suitable alternative.Lubricants which do not have both the eng
WARNING!The air cleaner can provide a measure of protectionin the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the aircleaner unless such removal is necessa
WARNING! (Continued)•Battery posts, terminals, and related accessoriescontain lead and lead compounds. Wash handsafter handling.•The battery in this v
WARNING!•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricantsapproved by the manufacturer for your air condi-tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants a
The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet on thelower right of center console. Perform the followingprocedure to replace the filter:1. Remo
3. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight out ofthe housing. Take note of the air filter position indicators.4. Install the A/C air filter w
Body LubricationLocks and all body pivot points, including such items as seattracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, tailgate,sliding d
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
NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend-ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poorperformance of blades may be present with chatt
into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect theexhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri-cation or oil change. Replace as requ
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-portant to keep the engine properly tuned
Cooling SystemWARNING!•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignitionswitch to the OFF position. The
Selection Of CoolantRefer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.CAUTION!•Mixing of engine co
Please review these recommendations for using OrganicAdditive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze).When adding engine coolant (antifreeze):•Th
WARNING!•The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” onthe cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze)when the
As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfac-tory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once amonth.When additional engine coolant (anti
•Make sure that the coolant bottle overflow hoses arenot kinked or obstructed.•Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle isequipped with a
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a manualtransmission , the brake fluid reservoir supplies fluid toboth the brake system and the clutch release
you will prefer a higher position. When you release theanchorage try to move it up and down to make sure thatit is locked in position.In the rear seat
WARNING! (Continued)•To avoid contamination from foreign matter ormoisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid thathas been in a tightly closed contain
Automatic Transmission – If EquippedThe automatic transmission and differential assembly arecontained within a single housing.The fluid level in the a
CAUTION!Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission asthe chemicals can damage your transmission compo-nents. Such damage is not covered by the N
Frequency Of Fluid ChangeUnder normal operating conditions, the fluid installed atthe factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life ofthe ve
Washing•Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-hicle in the shade using MOPAR威 Car Wash or a mildcar wash soap, and rinse the panels complet
•If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs isconsidered the responsibility of the ow
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – IfEquippedStain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man-ner:•Remove as much of the stain as possible b
WARNING!Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.Many are potentially flammable, and if used inclosed areas, they may cause respiratory harm
Instrument Panel BezelsCAUTION!When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve-hicle, read the installation instructions carefully.Some air freshene
FUSESInterior FusesCav-ityCar-tridgeFuseMini Fuse DescriptionF1— 20 AmpYellowFront Heated SeatsF2— 20 AmpYellowRear Heated Seats,Heated Steering Wheel
If the passenger seating position is equipped with anALR and is being used for normal usage:Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortablywr
Cav-ityCar-tridgeFuseMini Fuse DescriptionF25 — 5 Amp Tan DDCT Feed #4F26 — 5 Amp Tan Stop Lamp SwitchF27— 10 Amp Red Pneumatic LumbarSupport (Solenoi
Cav-ityMaxiFuseMini Fuse DescriptionF01 70 AmpTan— Direct Battery Feed #1To BCMF02 60 AmpBlue— Direct Battery Feed #2To BCMF03 30 AmpGreen— Output For
Cav-ityMaxiFuseMini Fuse DescriptionF16 — 15 AmpBlueIgnition Coils, CoilCapacitorF17 — 15 AmpBlueESC, Brake PedalSwitch, OCMF18 — 20 AmpYellowECMF19 —
Cav-ityMaxiFuseMini Fuse DescriptionF83 40 AmpOrange— HVAC Blower MotorF84 — 20 AmpYellowCigar LighterF85 — 10 Amp Red Sunroof, LRSM, PowerOutlet (Con
REPLACEMENT BULBSInterior Lights Bulb TypeDome Lamp... W5WOverhead Console Lamp ... W5WExterior Lights Bulb Typ
WARNING!A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets ofHID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turnedON. It may cause serious electrical shoc
3. Twist the bulb socket one quarter turn counter clock-wise to remove.4. Replace bulb.5. Twist the bulb socket one quarter turn clockwise toinstall.6
License Lamp1. Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rearfascia.2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly.3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket ass
FLUID CAPACITIESU.S. MetricFuel (1.4L Aero Model Only) 13.2 Gallons 50 LitersFuel (All Others) 15.8 Gallons 59.8 LitersEngine Oil With Filter1.4L Turb
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTSEngineComponent Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine PartEngine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10Y
WARNING!•The belt and retractor assembly must be replacedif the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re-tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt f
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine PartFuel Selection – 1.4L Turbo Engine 87 Octane Acceptable – 91 Octane RecommendedFuel Selection – 2.0L and2.4
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULESCONTENTS䡵 Maintenance Schedule ... 570▫ Required Maintenance ... 571▫ Maintenance Chart ...
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEYour vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil changeindicator system. The oil change indicator system willremind you that it is t
Required MaintenanceRefer to the Maintenance Schedules on the followingpages for required maintenance.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Maintenance ChartMileage Or Time Passed(Whichever Comes First)20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,0
Mileage Or Time Passed(Whichever Comes First)20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000Or Years:234567
Mileage Or Time Passed(Whichever Comes First)20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000Or Years:234567
WARNING!•You can be badly injured working on or around amotor vehicle. Do only service work for which youhave the knowledge and the right equipment. I
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCECONTENTS䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle ... 579▫ Prepare For The Appoint
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System(BeltAlert姞)BeltAlert威 is a feature intended to remind the driver andfront passenger (if equipped with front pas
䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform TireQuality Grades ... 585▫ Treadwear ... 585▫ Traction Grades ...
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FORYOUR VEHICLEPrepare For The AppointmentIf you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have theright papers with
facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, andthe latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixedcorrectly and in a timely manner.This
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SpeechImpaired (TDD/TTY)To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, themanufacturer has installed specia
We appreciate that you have made a major investmentwhen you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealerhas also made a major investment in facilities,
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open aninvestigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists ina group of vehicles, it may order a r
NOTE: A street address is required when orderingmanuals (no P.O. Boxes).•Service ManualsThese comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor-mation t
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORMTIRE QUALITY GRADESThe following tire grading categories were established bythe National Highway Traffic Safety Ad
Temperature GradesThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heatand its ability to
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Seat Belts And Pregnant WomenWe recommend that pregnant women use the seat beltsthroughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe isthe best way to
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ...418Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ...542Adding Fuel ... 467Adding Washer
Automatic Door Locks ... 32Automatic Headlights ...211Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ... 372Automatic T
Caps, FillerFuel ...467Oil (Engine) ... 522,523,530Car Washes ... 552Carbon Monoxi
Coolant (Antifreeze) ... 566,567Cooling System ...541Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...542Coolant Level .
DrivingOn Slippery Surfaces ...411Through Flowing, Rising, or ShallowStanding Water ...413Driving to Achieve Maximum
Oil ... 528,566,567Oil Change Interval ... 529Oil Filler Cap ... 522,523,530Oil Filter ...
Fluid, Brake ... 568Fluids ... 567Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...567Fog Lights ..
Gear Ranges ...387,392,403Gear Select Lever Override ...515General Information ...19,26,144,177,462General M
IgnitionKey ...12Illuminated Entry ...22Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ... 17Infant Restrai
Latch Plate ...49Latches ...95Lead Free Gasoline ...462Leaks, Fluid ...
INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on selecting your new Chrysler GroupLLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precisionworkmanship, distinctive styling,
In addition, the vehicle is equipped with SupplementalKnee Air Bags mounted in the instrument panel belowthe steering column and below the glove compa
Seat Belt Reminder ... 286Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...289Service Engine Soon (MalfunctionIndicator) ...
Methanol ... 464Mini-Trip Computer ... 302Mirrors ...103Automatic Dimming ...
Onboard Diagnostic System ...524,525Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ... 247Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ... 4Outside R
Rear Camera ... 243Rear Cupholder ... 264Rear Park Sense System ... 230Rear Seat, Foldin
Seat Belt Maintenance ...556Seat Belt Reminder ...56Seat Belts ... 44,47,93Adjustable Uppe
Shoulder Belts ...47Side Airbag ...75Side View Mirror Adjustment ...104Signals, Turn ...
Tachometer ...282Telescoping Steering Column ... 223Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ... 372Temperature
Spinning ... 447Tread Wear Indicators ...448Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ... 476Towing ...
Trip Odometer ...290Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) ...42,44Trunk Release Remote Control ...42Trunk Release,
Windows ... 39Power ...39Windshield Defroster ...93,364Windshield Washers ...
This vehicle may be equipped with a front passengeroccupant classification system (OCS) that may adjust theinflation rate of the Advanced Front Airbag
INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTINGEQUIPMENTSpecial design considerations are incorporated into thisvehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to
Challenger13PFD41-126-AE4th EditionPrinted in U.S.A.Chrysler Group LLC
•Supplemental Passenger Side Knee Air Bag•Knee Impact Bolster•Driver Advanced Front Air Bag•Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag•Supplemental Seat-Mounted
WARNING! (Continued)•Do not put anything on or around the air bagcovers or attempt to open them manually. You maydamage the air bags and you could be
NOTE:•Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,but they will open during air bag deployment.•Being too close to the side air bags during
Knee Impact BolsterThe Knee Impact Bolster helps protect the knees of thefront passenger, and position the front occupant for thebest interaction with
The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driverand Front Passenger Knee Air Bags will not deploy in allfrontal collisions, including some that may
turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarilyor continuously. A single chime will sound if the lightcomes on again after initial startup.It a
The OCS will NOT prevent deployment of the passengerAdvanced Front Air Bag. The OCS may reduce theinflation rate of the passenger Advanced Front Air B
WARNING!•Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of anair bag. A deploying passenger Advanced FrontAir Bag can cause death or serious injury to
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WARNING!Occupants in the front passenger seat sitting improp-erly may cause the OCS to not classify the passen-ger’s weight accurately. This may resul
The OCS may not classify the front passenger properly if:•The front passenger’s weight is transferred to anotherpart of the vehicle (like the door, ar
Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Not Seated ProperlyNot Seated Properly2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71
WARNING!Placing an object on the floor under the front pas-senger seat may prevent the OCS from workingproperly, which may result in serious injury or
WARNING!Make sure that objects inside the Flip ’n Stow™Front Passenger Seat Storage bin do not interferewith the latch before closing the seat. In add
WARNING!Unapproved modifications or service procedures tothe passenger seat assembly, its related components,seat cover or cushion may inadvertently c
Supplemental Driver And Front Passenger KneeAir Bag Inflator UnitsThe Supplemental Knee Air Bag units are located in theinstrument panel trim beneath
A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the sidecurtain air bag. The inflating side curtain air bag pushesthe outside edge of the headline
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response Systemfunctions after an event, the ignition switch must bechanged from IGN ON to IGN OFF.If A Deploy
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSThis Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op-erating procedures that could result in a collision orbodily injury. It also con
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de-ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you
WARNING! (Continued)•Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bagsystem. The air bag may inflate accidentally ormay not function properly if modi
NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any enginerelated gauges are not working, the Occupant RestraintController (ORC) may also be disabled. The ai
are recorded. However, other parties, such as law en-forcement, could combine the EDR data with the type ofpersonally identifying data routinely acqui
There are different sizes and types of restraints forchildren from newborn size to the child almost largeenough for an adult safety belt. Always check
Older Children And Child RestraintsChildren who are two years old or who have outgrowntheir rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward-facing
NOTE:For additional information, refer towww.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK.Canadian residents should refer to TransportCanada’s website for ad
WARNING!When your child restraint is not in use, secure it inthe vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from thevehicle. Do not leave it loose in the
equipped with flexible straps. You should never installLATCH-compatible child seats so that two seats share acommon lower anchorage. If installing chi
Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped withseparate straps on each side, with each having a hook orconnector for attachment to the lowe
NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONSWARNING!Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle couldseriousl
installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so theseat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out ofreach. If the buckled seat belt in
•N/A — Not Applicable•ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor1. To install a child restraint with ALR, first, pull enoughof the seat belt webbing from the r
2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct pathfor the strap between the anchor and the child seat. Ifyour vehicle is equipped with adjustab
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is ahigh-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oilchanges should be consistent with anticipa
Exhaust GasWARNING!Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbonmonoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.Breathing it can make you uncon
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside TheVehicleSeat BeltsInspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts
WARNING!Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss ofvehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-sonal injury.•Always make sure that floor
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make OutsideThe VehicleTiresExamine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wearpatterns. Check for stones, nails,
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 Mirrors ........ 103▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ..... 103▫ Automatic
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