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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the nameChrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and thename Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.Your driving ability can be seri...
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 UNDERSTANDING THE ...
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1
INTRODUCTION This booklet is a supplement to the Owner’s Manual.This manual was prepared with the assistance of serviceand engineering specialists and is intended to aid theoperators of Hybrid vehicles in understanding the opera-tion and required maintenance procedures for such ve-hicles. This suppl...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 䡵 Hybrid System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ▫ Hybrid Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ▫ Hybrid Vehicle Operating Characteristics . . . . 10 ▫...
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS It is not recommended to leave the ignition switch in theACC position for extended periods of time. This willdischarge the 12-Volt battery and may degrade the bat-tery life and/or prevent the vehicle from starting. Forinformation on using the vehicles accessories (radio,video ...
HYBRID SYSTEM OPERATION Your Hybrid vehicle combines the power of a gasolineengine and electric motors to minimize fuel consumptionand emissions. This vehicle requires no special fuels andnever has to be plugged in to recharge. Understandingthe unique characteristics of your vehicle will help ensure...
green ⬙ READY ⬙ light illuminated in the instrument clus- ter, but, again, the gas engine is not running. When youexperience a “Silent Start” leave the key in the ON/RUNposition, then simply place your foot on the brake pedal,move the shift lever into REVERSE or DRIVE and pressthe accelerator pedal ...
CAUTION! Car wash equipment damage, vehicle damage or apotential accident event could result if the car washfacility instructions for PARK, NEUTRAL, DRIVEand REVERSE are not followed. Hybrid Vehicle Operating Characteristics Your Hybrid vehicle operates differently compared to aNon-Hybrid vehicle. T...
function. The brake pedal has a lighter effort (longertravel) than during normal driving but provides fullpower assist. Climate Control (HVAC System) Your Hybrid vehicle uses automatic temperature control(ATC) HVAC system with specialized components. ThisHVAC system utilizes a humidity sensor, cabin...
Moderate braking is particularly important since it al-lows you to maximize the energy converted and storedfrom the vehicle’s momentum by the Regenerative Brak-ing System (RBS). Additional Tips: • Observe posted speed limits. • Do not carry extra loads, when it is not necessary. • Perform all schedu...
High Voltage Battery Your Hybrid vehicle is equipped with a maintenance freeNickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) battery rated at approxi-mately 300-Volts. The high voltage battery is locatedunder the second row seat. The high voltage battery has an internal electric fan andan interior air inlet to keep the ...
NOTE: • Be sure to keep the battery air inlet vent (locatedwithin the interior of the vehicle along the front of thesecond row seats) free from blockage to avoid over-heating the high voltage battery. • Stow all cargo, parcels, and luggage securely fastenedin the rear of vehicle and not along the se...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 3
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Using the vehicles accessories (radio, video system orpower outlets) can discharge the 12-Volt battery, degradethe battery life and/or prevent the vehicle from starting.It is recommended to limit the use of the ACC mode toapproximately 15 minutes to avoid discharging the 12-...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Hybrid Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 䡵 Hybrid Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 䡵 Hybrid Energy Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3...
HYBRID INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 22 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows the level of fuel in the tank whenignition switch is in the ON position. 2. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge indicates engine coolant tem-perature. Any reading within the normal range indicatesthat the cooling system is operati...
The Vehicle Security Light will also illuminate for ap-proximately three seconds when the ignition is firstturned ON. 12. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System(ABS) which is described in the Owner’sManual. This light will come on when theignition key is t...
21. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) This light informs you of a problem with theElectronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If aproblem is detected, the light will come onwhile the engine is running. If the light remains on with the engine running your vehicle will usually bedrivable, however, see y...
If this light comes on and remains on while driving, itsuggests a potential engine control problem and the needfor system service. See your authorized dealer as soon aspossible. Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and notneed towing, see your authorized dealer for service assoon as possib...
31. TOW/HAUL The TOW/HAUL button is located at the end of the shiftlever. This light will illuminate when the TOW/HAULbutton has been selected. Refer to “When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode” under “2-Mode Hybrid TransmissionRanges” in Section 5 of this supplement for furtherinformation. 32. Odometer/Trip Odom...
HYBRID ENERGY CENTER Hybrid System Operating Conditions The Hybrid System performs various functions depend-ing on the operating condition, such as starting the gasengine, when charging is required, etc. The following Hybrid System information screens will bedisplayed on your vehicle’s MyGIG radio b...
This display appears when the engine is idling and thehigh voltage battery is charging. The engine will beilluminated on the radio screen. This display appears when the vehicle is operating inHybrid mode and the Multi-Displacement System (MDS)is active. Half of the engine will appear illuminated ont...
CLIMATE CONTROLS Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) The control can be turned on by pressing the power knob.When the control is turned on, it will be in the last modeprior to being turned off. Pressing the power knob asecond time will turn off the control. The control can alsobe turned on by pressi...
Automatic Control The ATC system can maintain a steady comfort level invarious weather conditions with a simple operation: • Select your desired temperature setting by pressingthe + or - side of the Temp rocker switches. A digitaltemperature setting for driver and passenger will bedisplayed. The ATC...
Level Of Automatic Control 72°F (22°C) is the recommended setting for maximumcomfort for the average person, however, this may vary. NOTE: • The temperature setting can be adjusted at any timewithout affecting automatic control operation. It is notnecessary to move the temperature setting for cold o...
temperature is adjusted automatically to maintain thedesired comfort level. You can adjust the temperature bypressing the + or - Temp rocker switches. FAN Control Use this knob to regulate the amount of air deliveredthrough the system in any mode you select. Rotation of the knob to increase (clockwi...
Manual control of recirculation is possible only in Panel,Floor, and Bi-Level modes. It will not operate in Mix, orDefrost modes. The recirculation symbol will flash threetimes indicating recirculation is not available in thesemodes. NOTE: If the interior of the windows begin to fog, press the RECIR...
AUTO REAR This mode places the rear system in automatic tempera-ture control. Rear temperature can be set as desired (72°F[22°C] recommended for average person) and will bedisplayed digitally on the front control when in rearmode. Rear Window Defrosting and Rear WindowWasher/Wiper Refer to “Rear Win...
The rear compartment control uses two rotary knobs: onefor the temperature control and the other for the fanspeed control. The mode for the rear air conditioning andheating system is always controlled by the front controlunit. Fan and temperature can be controlled from thefront control unit or the r...
NOTE: For best operation, make sure that ventilation grilles located in the rear storage area are not obstructedby stowed articles. Front Unit to Rear Unit Chart If the Front Control isselected Rear Airflow will comefrom Panel Headliner Bi-Level Headliner Floor Floor Mix Floor Defrost Floor Operatin...
Winter Operation When operating the system during the Winter months,make sure the air intake, located directly in front of thewindshield, is free of ice, slush, snow, or other obstruc-tions. This will also prevent snow ingestion into theducts. 52 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Operating Tips Chart Operating Tips UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 53 4
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 ▫ Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 䡵 2-Mode Hybrid Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 ▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock System . . . . . . . 58 ▫ 2-Mode Hybrid ...
STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust bothinside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. NOTE: This vehicle is not compatible with any after- market remote starting systems. The installation of after-market remote starting systems is NOT recommended. WAR...
2-MODE HYBRID TRANSMISSION The electronic PRND21 on the instrument cluster indi-cates the transmission range that has been selected. Theshift lever is mounted on the right side of the steeringcolumn. To drive the vehicle, move the shift lever fromPARK or NEUTRAL to the desired drive position. Pullth...
NOTE: Towing the vehicle (except as specified under “Towing A Disabled Vehicle”), coasting, or otherwisedriving the vehicle while in NEUTRAL can cause severetransmission damage. DRIVE For most city and highway driving. This is the preferredoperating mode for this vehicle. The best fuel economy isach...
• the transmission has reached normal operating tem-perature. • the high voltage battery has reached normal operatingtemperature. • a sufficient state of charge in the high voltage battery. NOTE: • If the vehicle is started in extremely cold temperatures,the 2-Mode Hybrid Transmission will automatic...
When operating in TOW/HAUL mode, the 2-ModeHybrid Transmission will select gear ratios that maxi-mize towing power, with less emphasis on fuel economy. NOTE: Electric only mode and engine stop-start are disabled then TOW/HAUL is activated. The TOW/HAUL light will illuminate in the instrumentcluster ...
WARNING! Always engage the parking brake when poweringdown the vehicle if the ⴖ SVC 4WD ⴖ light is illumi- nated. Not engaging the parking brake may allow thevehicle to roll, which may cause personal injury. POWER STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-hydraulic powersteering system that ...
Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steeringpump may make noise for a short period of time. Thisnoise should be considered normal, and does not in anyway damage the steering system. WARNING! Continued operation with reduced power steeringassist could pose a safety risk to yourself and o...
system will release brake pressure in proportion toamount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move inthe intended direction of travel. HSA Activation The following must be met in order for HSA to activate: • Vehicle must be stopped. • Vehicle must be on a 8% grade or greater hill. • Gear se...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 ▫ Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 ▫ Removing The Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 ▫ Tire Changing Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 䡵 Jump-S...
JACKING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. Thevehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Youcould be crushed. Never put any part of your bodyunder a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or runthe engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If youneed to get unde...
Removing The Spare Tire The spare tire on your vehicle is located underneath thevehicle in the rear. Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack thevehicle. 1. Remove the rubber plug from the floor in the cargoarea. 2. Engage the jack wrench extension to the spare tirewinch through the hole in t...
3. Turn the wrench counterclockwise to lower the sparetire. Continue to turn the wrench until the spare tire canbe pulled out from under the vehicle. It is recommended that you stow the flat tire or spare toavoid tangling the loose cable. CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed for use with thejack...
Preparations 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface. Avoid ice orslippery areas. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of thevehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough offthe road to avoid the danger of being hit whenoperating the jack or changing the wheel. 2. Set the park...
Instructions WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to helpprevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • Always park on a firm, level surface as far fromthe edge of the roadway as possible before raisingthe vehicle. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel tobe raised. ...
2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove,the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise oneturn while the wheel is still on the ground. 3. When changing a front wheel, place the jack under theframe rail behind the wheel. Locate the jack as farforward as possible on the straight part of ...
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES Your Hybrid vehicle is equipped with both a 12-Voltbattery and a high voltage battery. Either battery maybecome discharged and cause a no crank condition as aresult of low voltage. If the 12-Volt battery’s state of charge is to low and theengine will not crank, the 12-Volt b...
• Depending on the condition of the second runningvehicles alternator and the number of accessoriesoperating on both vehicles, it could take up to 60 min-utes to charge the high voltage battery. To minimizethe charging time ensure that a minimum amount ofaccessories are being used. Always wear eye p...
5. Connect the negative cable clamp of the 12-Volt bat-tery charger to the remote negative post located near thedriver’s side fender underhood. WARNING! During cold weather when temperatures are belowfreezing point, electrolyte in a discharged batterymay freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting becauset...
CAUTION! Charging the high voltage battery at a rate higherthen 70 Amps could damage the 12-Volt battery. 7. If the 12-Volt battery charger has been properly con-nected and the system determines that the conditions arecorrect for charging, the Navigation radio will display amessage “CHARGING in Prog...
NOTE: • To minimize the charging time, it is recommended toleave the key in the OFF position while in the“CHARGING in Progress” mode, however the keymay be turned to the ON/RUN position to use anaccessory. • Do not use the accessory mode for a long period oftime, since the charging system will not m...
CAUTION! Be careful of the moving belt and fan blades. 10. Remove the 12-Volt battery charger positive clamp. NOTE: Allow the vehicle to idle for a minimum of 10 minutes before attempting to drive. WARNING! Any procedure other than above could result in: • Personal injury caused by electrolyte squir...
5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminalof the booster battery and then to the engine of thevehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you havea good contact on the engine. WARNING! • Do not connect the cable to the negative post of thedischarge battery. The resulting electrica...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 5.7L HEMI V-8 . . . . . . 88 䡵 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 ▫ Traction Power Inverter Module CoolingSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 ▫ 2-Mode Hybrid Transmission . . . . . . ....
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES WARNING! Your vehicle has both a high voltage DC and ACsystem as well as a 12-Volt system. DC and AC highvoltage are both extremely dangerous and can causesevere burns, electric shock, serious injury or evendeath. In order to avoid personal injuries: • DO NOT TOUCH THE HIGH VO...
Traction Power Inverter Module (TPIM) CoolingSystem – Coolant Level Check Check the TPIM coolant (antifreeze) protection every12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, whereapplicable). Check the coolant bottle tubing for brittle rubber, crack-ing, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection ...
WARNING! • The warning graphic that appears on the coolingsystem pressure cap is a safety precaution for “DONOT OPEN HOT”. Never add coolant (antifreeze)when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen orremove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heatcauses pressure to build up in the cooling system. ...
Please review these recommendations for using HybridOrganic Additive Technology (HOAT) coolant (anti-freeze). When adding coolant (antifreeze): • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile FormulaHOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology). • Mix a minimum solutio...
Disposal of Used TPIM Coolant Used ethylene glycol based TPIM coolant (antifreeze) is aregulated substance requiring proper disposal. Checkwith your local authorities to determine the disposalrules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani-mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol based T...
• Maintain coolant (antifreeze) concentration at 50%HOAT coolant (antifreeze) (minimum) and distilled/deionized water for proper corrosion protection ofyour engine which contains aluminum components. • Make sure that the TPIM cooler and coolant recoverybottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstruc...
use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks. Inaddition, avoid using transmission sealers as they mayadversely affect seals. Transfer Case (All Wheel Drive) Inspect the transfer case for fluid leaks. If a fluid leak isevident the transfer case fluid level may be low. Have thetransfer case se...
Front Axle Front axle fluid level should be 3/4 in (20 mm) +/- 1/8 in(3 mm) below the level of the fill hole. The total lubricantvolume is 55 oz (1.6 L). Appearance Care and Protection From Corrosion Washing • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-hicle in the shade using a mild car wash ...
• A Hybrid vehicle that is in DRIVE with the “READY”light illuminated and gas engine stopped, is NOT asubstitute for the NEUTRAL position. The vehicle cancreep in DRIVE or REVERSE when the “READY” lightis illuminated. CAUTION! Car wash equipment damage, vehicle damage or apotential accident event co...
fuse to be disconnected without removing it from thefuse block. Pressing the I.O.D. fuse back into the cavityreconnects it. Interior Fuses The fuse block contains blade-type mini-fuses, relays,and circuit breakers for high-current circuits. It is locatedin the left kick panel. It is accessible throu...
F14 10 Amp Red Clockspring/Stop Lamp Switch Relay/TPMS Tran- sponder F15 15 Amp Blue Compass/EVIC Module/ Wireless_SKREEM VTA/ HEV Diagnostic Port F16 20 Amp Yel- low Reconfigurable Power Outlets F17 20 Amp Yel- low Rear Park Assist F18 20 Amp Yel- low Cigar Lighter Ignition F19 Spare Fuse Spare Fus...
Power Distribution Center 2 Your vehicle is equipped with a second electrical powerdistribution center located in the left side of the enginecompartment. This center contains maxi fuses and a relay. A descriptionof each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity numb...
Integrated Power Module An integrated power module is located in the left side ofthe engine compartment. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and re-lays. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity num-ber of each fuse is stamped on ...
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 27 Gallons 102 Liters Engine Oil with Filter SAE 5W-20, API Certified 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System (Includes 2.1 Qts./2 L for CoolantBottle) 5.7L with Rear Heat (MOPAR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 16.6 Quarts 15.8 Liters...
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . 115 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The oil change indicator system will remind you that it istime to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)equipped vehicle’s “Oil Change Required” will be dis-played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,indicating that ...
At Each Stop for Fuel • Check the engine oil level about five minutes after afully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil levelwhile the vehicle is on level ground will improve theaccuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only whenthe level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark. • Check the winds...
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . 110Four Wheel Drive . . ...
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