Dodge 2009 Caliber SRT4 - Manuals

INTRODUCTION This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaintyou with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Bookletand various customer-oriented documents. You areurged to read these pub...

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident orbodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If youdo not read this entire manual, you may miss importantinforma...

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle couldseriously affect its roadworthiness and safety andmay lead to an accident resulting in serious injury ordeath. INTRODUCTION 7 1

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 䡵 S...

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle hasthe key code numbers for your vehicle locks. Thesenumbers can be used to order duplicate keys. Ask yourauthorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in asafe place. Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transmission — If Equ...

NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tem-porarily in the ignition switch cylinder. If this occurs,rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trapthe key in the ign...

CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Alwaysremove the key from the ignition and lock all thedoors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Manual Transmission 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Accessory)position. 2. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key tothe LOCK po...

Locking Doors With The Key You can insert the key with either side up. To lock thedoor, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turnthe key to the left. Refer to “Body Lubrication” under“Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7. Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver’s door when the key is i...

SENTRY KEY 姞 The Sentry Key 威 Immobilizer System prevents unautho- rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. Thesystem does not need to be armed or activated. Operationis automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is lockedor unlocked. The system uses ignition keys that have an embeddedelec...

reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to anauthorized dealer at the time of service to bereprogrammed. General Information The Sentry Key 威 system complies with FCC rules Part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation issubject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause ...

3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument clusterwill flash rapidly for approximately 16 seconds. Thisshows that the system is arming. During this period, if adoor is opened, the ignition switch is turned ON, or thepower door locks are unlocked in any manner, theVehicle Security Alarm will aut...

NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the REKtransmitter once to unlock the driver ’s door, or twicewithin five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to ackn...

2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press-ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitterwith the ignition switch in the LOCK position and thekey removed. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature toits previous setting. NOT...

Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doorsare locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can beturned on or turned off. To change the current setting,proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “SoundHorn with Lock,” under “Per...

Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock/Unlock This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash whenthe doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit-ter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To changethe current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer...

The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unlessyou turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a secondtime or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater. NOTE: When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pressing the PANIC button a second time, you may have to becloser to the vehicle due to the ...

RKE Transmitter Battery Replacement NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap- ply. See “www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.” The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw,remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttonsfacing ...

NOTE: If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors frominside the vehicle. If the plunger is down when the dooris closed, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are notinsi...

WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the keyfrom the ignition lock and lock your vehicle. Donot leave unattended children in the vehicle orwith access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuperviseduse of vehicle equipment may cause severe per-sonal injuries and death. CAUTION! An unl...

3. All doors are closed. 4. The throttle is pressed. 5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h). 6. The doors were not previously locked using the powerdoor lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter. The Automatic Door Lock feature can be enabled ordisabled. Refer to “Personal Setting...

4. The drivers door is opened. 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. The Auto Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled.Refer to “Personal Settings” under “Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC) — (if equipped)” in Section 4. For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the AutoUnlock Feature ...

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 locks areengaged. NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll downthe window and open the door...

POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches The window controls on the driver ’s door trim panelcontrol all the door windows. There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel, which oper-ate the passenger door windows. The window controlswill operate when the ignition switch ...

Settings (Customer Programmable Features),” under“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” inSection 4. WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in theignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattendedchildren, can become entrapped by the windowswhile operating the power WINDOW ...

LIFTGATE NOTE: The key that is used to start your vehicle is also used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate. To unlock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock andturn it to the right (manual lock models only). The liftgatecan also be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) trans...

• Although the liftgate has no inside release mechanism,the liftgate trim panel includes an opening with asnap-in cap that provides access to release the latch inthe event of an electrical system malfunction. WARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison-ous exhaust gases into your vehi...

WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffermuch greater injuries if you are not properly buckledup. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or otherpassengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle.Always be sure you and others in your vehicle arebuckled up properly. Buckle up ...

WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to be seri-ously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of yourvehicle that is not equipped with seats and seatbelts. • Be su...

4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below yourabdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull upon the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight,tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug beltreduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. WARNING...

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 plate down the webbing toallow the belt to retract fully. WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision andleave you with no protection. ...

9. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. 10. To disengage the mini-latch from the mini-buckle forstorage, insert the regular latch plate into the blackbutton on the top of the mini-buckle. The belt willautomatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plat...

4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Asingle chime will sound to signify that you have success-fully completed the programming. BeltAlert 威 can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. NOTE: Although BeltAlert 威 has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning Light will continue to illum...

Driver And Front Passenger SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) - Airbag This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and frontpassenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraintsystems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in thecenter of the steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbagis mounted in...

The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. Thismay allow the airbag to have different rates of inflationthat are based on collision severity. This vehicle may also be equipped with side curtainairbags to protect the driver and passengers sitting nextto a window. If the vehicle is equipped ...

moderate-to-severe side collisions. In certain types ofcollisions, both the front and side airbags may be trig-gered. But even in collisions where the airbags work, youneed the seat belts to keep you in the right position forthe airbags to protect you properly. Here are some simple steps you can tak...

• Supplemental Side Curtain Airbags above side win-dows (if equipped) • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Interconnecting Wiring • Seatbelt Reminder Light • Knee Impact Bolsters • Driver Inflatable Knee Bolster • Front Acceleration Sensors • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensi...

• The ORC also turns on the Airbag Warning Light in the instrument panel for six to eightseconds as a self-check when the ignition isfirst turned ON. After the self-check, the Airbag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detectsa malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on theAirbag Warning...

• The Side Impact (SRS) Side Curtain Airbags (If equipped) are designed to activate only in certain side collisions. The ORC module determines if a side collision issevere enough to require the side airbags to inflate.The side airbag control module will not detect rollover,front or rear collisions. ...

• The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees, and position everyone for the best interaction with thefront airbag. WARNING! Unapproved modifications or service procedures tothe front passenger seat assembly, its related compo-nents, or seat cover may inadvertently change theairbag deployment in...

However, if you haven’t healed significantly within afew days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctorimmediately. As the airbags deflate you may see somesmoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the nontoxic gasused for airbag inflation. These ...

Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag systemcould cause it to fail when you need it. You couldbe injured because the airbags are not there toprotect you. Do not modify the components orwiring, including adding any kind of badges orstickers to the steering ...

Automatic-Locking Retractor (ALR) To operate the switchable retractor, pull the belt from theretractor until there is enough to allow it to pass throughthe child restraint and slide the latch plate into thebuckle. Then pull on the belt until it is fully extendedfrom the retractor. Allow the belt to ...

Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor-age system called LATCH, which stands for LowerAnchors and Tether for CHildren. The LATCH systemprovides for the installation of the child restraint withoutusing the vehicle seat belt. All three rear seating positionshave lower anchorages that...

Child restraints systems having attachments designed toconnect to the lower anchorages are now available. Childrestraints having tether straps and hooks for connectionto the top tether anchorage have been available for sometime. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers willprovide add-on tether s...

Installing the Child Restraint System We urge you to carefully follow the directions of themanufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many,but not all, restraint systems will be equipped withseparate straps on each side, with each having a hook orconnector and a means for adjusting the tensi...

WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead toincreased head motion and possible injury to thechild. Use only the anchor position directly behindthe child seat to secure a child restraint top tetherstrap. Children Too Large For Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the sho...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 ▫ Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 ▫ Outside Mi...

MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal andvertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center onthe view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the smallcontrol under the mirror to the night position (toward therear of vehicle). ...

Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glarefrom vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on oroff by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A lightnext to the button will illuminate to indicate when thedimming feature is activated....

WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger sideconvex mirror will look smaller and farther awaythan they really are. Relying too much on yourpassenger side mirror could cause you to collide withanother vehicle or other object. Use your insidemirror when judging the size or distance of...

To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the leftor right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wandin the direction you want the mirror to move. Whenfinished adjusting the mirror, turn the control to thecenter position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror. WARNING! Vehicles and ot...

Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped To use the vanity mirror, rotate the sun visor down andswing the mirror cover upward. Sun Visor Sliding Feature The sun visors may be extended out to provide morecoverage of the side glass. HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect 姞 ) — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code RER and...

NOTE: The UConnect 威 system requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth 威 ⬙ Hands-Free Profile, ⬙ Ver- sion 0.96 or higher. See the UConnect 威 website for supported phones. NOTE: For UConnect 威 customer support, visit the following websites: • www.chrysler.com/uconnect • www.dodge.com/ucon...

Voice Recognition Button Actual button location may vary with the ra-dio. The individual buttons are described in the“Operation” section. The UConnect 威 system can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth 威 cellular phone. See the UConnect 威 website for supported phones. If your cellu...

The following are general phone to UConnect 威 system pairing instructions: • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Setup Phone Pairing. ⬙ • When prompted, after the beep, say ⬙ Pair a Phone ⬙ and follow the audible prompts. • You will be asked to...

• Depending on the maximum number of entries down-loaded, there may be a short delay before the latestdownloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail-able, the previous downloaded phonebook is availablefor use. • Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobilephone is accessible. • Only the ...

If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect 威 system is operational, you may reach the emergency number asfollows: • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Emergency ⬙ and the UConnect 威 system will instruct the paired cellular phone to call th...

When calling a number with your UConnect 威 system that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tonesequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can pressthe VOICE RECOGNITION button and say the sequenceyou wish to enter, followed by the word ⬙ Send. ⬙ For example, if required to enter your PIN foll...

Things You Should Know About Your UConnect 姞 System UConnect 威 Tutorial To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press thePHONE button and say “UConnect 威 Tutorial.” Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect 威 ...

• In a convertible vehicle, system performance may becompromised with the convertible top down. Far End Audio Performance • Audio quality is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather ...

General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules andRSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions: • Changes or modifications not expressly approved bythe party responsible for compliance could void theuser’s authority to operate the equipment. • T...

Commands The Voice Recognition system understands two types ofcommands. Universal commands are available at alltimes. Local commands are available if the supportedradio mode is active. Changing the Volume 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the VR hard-key. 2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”). 3. Use the ON...

Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect 威 system Voice Training feature may be used. 1. Press the VR hard-key, say “System Setup” and onceyou are in that menu then say “Voice Training.” This willtrain your own voice ...

Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on theseat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. The sudden movement of the seatcould cause you to lose control. The seat belt mightnot be properly adjusted and you could be inju...

Manual Lumbar The lumbar adjustment handle is located on the outboardside of the driver’s seat. To increase or decrease support,rotate the handle up or down. Driver’s Seatback Recline To recline: 1. Lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean backto the desired position and release the handle....

Heated Seats — If Equipped This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats.The controls for front heated seats are located on thecenter instrument panel area. The switch indicator lightswill show when the High or Low heat is on. Press the switch once to choose High (twolights), press it a se...

Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury inthe event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push downon the head restraints so that the upper edge is as high aspractical. To raise a head restraint, pull up on the headrestraint. To lower the head restraint, depre...

Folding Rear Seat To provide additional storage area, each rear seatback canbe folded forward. Pull the strap forward to move theseat forward and flat. Folding Rear Seat Rear Seat Folded Flat UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 3

Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped For additional comfort, pull the strap forward justenough to release the seatback latch. Then push theseatback to a reclined position, approximately 35 degreesmaximum, and release the strap. WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,inside or outs...

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the hood release lever located on the left kickpanel. 2. Move the safety catch located under the front edge ofthe hood, near the center and raise the hood. Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the left side (right sidef...

Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignitionis turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driverwhen the driver’s door is opened. Fog Lights — If Equipped The front fog light switch is on the multifunction lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the park...

proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.You can signal a lane change by moving the leverpartially up or down without moving beyond the detent. If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is avery fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator...

Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped The high beam lights will come on as Daytime RunningLights (DRL), at DRL intensity (lower), whenever theignition is on, the engine is running, the headlight switchis off, the parking brake is off and the turn signals are off. NOTE: On this vehicle, the DRLs...

Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditionsmake a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be-tween cycles, desirable. Select the delay interval byturning the end of the lever. Rotate the knob upward(clockwise) to decrease the delay time and downward(counterclockwi...

Mist Feature Push down on the multifunction lever to activate a singlewipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray froma passing vehicle. As long as the multifunction lever isheld down, the wipers will continue to operate. CAUTION! In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch andallow the...

TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the steering column, push down on the lever belowthe multifunction lever. With one hand firmly on thewheel, move the steering column up or down as desired.Push the lever back up to lock the column firmly in place. WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is...

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes over theaccelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph(40 km/h). The Electronic Speed Control lever is locatedon the right side of the steering wheel. To Activate Push the ON/OFF button. The CRUISE indicator in ...

To Set At A Desired Speed When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, pressdown on the Electronic Speed Control lever and release.Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at theselected speed. NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pressing...

Tapping the SET DECEL button once will result in a1 mph (1.6 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the button istapped, speed decreases. NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system has been designed to shut down if multiple speed control switchfunctions are operated simultaneously in order to ensureproper o...

On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur soit may be preferable to drive without Electronic SpeedControl. GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink 威 replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garagedoor openers, motorized gates, lightin...

WARNING! • Your motorized door or gate will open and closewhile you are training the Universal Transceiver.Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are inthe path of the door or gate. Only use this trans-ceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stopand reverse” feature as required by Feder...

Place the hand-held transmitter 1–3 in (3-8 cm) awayfrom the HomeLink 威 button you wish to program while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the chosenHomeLink 威 button and the hand-held transmitter button until the HomeLink 威 indicator changes from a slow to a...

Gate Operator/Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig-nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds oftransmission – which may not be long enough forHomeLink 威 to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are...

General Information This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and IndustryCanada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference 2. This device must accept any interference that may bereceived including interference that may cause und...

Closing the Sunroof Manual Mode To close the sunroof, press and hold the switch in theforward position. Again, any release of the switch willstop the movement and the sunroof will remain in apartial close condition until the switch is pushed andheld forward again. To ensure sunroof is fully closed,p...

Venting Sunroof — Express Press and hold the “V” button, and the sunroof will opento the vent position. This is called “express vent”, andwill occur regardless of the sunroof position. Duringexpress vent operation, any movement of the switch willstop the sunroof. Sunshade Operation The sunshade can ...

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There is a standard 12-Volt power outlet in the instru-ment panel for added convenience. This outlet can powercell phones, electronics and other low power devices. NOTE: Due to overload protection, the inverter will shut down if the power rating is exceeded. WARNING! To Avoi...

CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in drawpower from the vehicle’s battery, even when not inuse (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, ifplugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery willdischarge sufficiently to degrade battery lifeand/or prevent engine starting. • Accessories that...

There are also two cupholders located in the back for therear passengers. CONSOLE FEATURES The floor console’s sliding armrest moves forward 3 in(7.6 cm) to accommodate shorter drivers. The armrest lidalso includes a unique flip pocket for holding or stowing aphone or an MP3 player. The bin inside t...

A 115-Volt outlet (if equipped) to power small electronicsis on the console. For more information on this outletrefer to “Power Inverter – If Equipped” in Section 3. WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with the console compart-ment lid in the open position. Cell phones, musicplayers, and other hand...

Press in on the flashlight to release it. To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high,twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Press And Release Three-Press Switch 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Cargo Cover — If Equipped The cargo area trim panels include two notches formounting the available tonneau cover that accommo-dates the reclining rear seat. WARNING! In an accident a cargo cover loose in the vehicle couldcause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop andstrike someone in the veh...

Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped When the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing downoff the trim panel to face rearward, for tailgating andother activities. Fold-Down Speakers UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 3

REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/Washer A switch on the right side of the steering column controlsoperation of the rear wiper/washer function. Rotatingthe center of the switch forward to the on position willactivate the wiper. The rear wiper operates in an inter-mittent mode only. Rotating the...

Rear Window Defroster The pushbutton is located on thebottom right side of the blowercontrol knob. Press this button toturn on the rear window defroster.An amber light illuminates toshow that the defroster is on. The defroster will automatically turn off after approxi-mately 10 minutes. For an addit...

COOLED BEVERAGE STORAGE BIN/GLOVECOMPARTMENT — IF EQUIPPED The upper storage bin door swings upward to present thecontents of the long shallow bin that can store items outof sight. Beneath this bin is the glove compartment. Thelarge glove compartment door swings downward andfeatures two levels of st...

To operate the beverage cooler, pull the slide controlabout 0.5 in (12 mm) toward the passenger compartment.This will allow cool air to enter the beverage cooler. Toshut off the beverage cooler when not in use, push theslide control back 0.5 in (12 mm). This will prevent coolair from entering the pa...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 䡵 Turbo Boost Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 - Air Outlets 5 - Glove Compartment 9 - Hazard Warning Flasher Switch 2 - Demisters 6 - Beverage Cooler 10 - Passenger Airbag Disable Light 3 - Instrument Cluster 7 - Storage Cubby 11 - Boost Gauge 4 - Radio 8 - Climate Controls UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 4

TURBO BOOST GAUGE Your vehicle is equipped with a boost gauge that indi-cates the intake manifold pressure relative to barometricpressure. The engine management system in your vehicleintelligently regulates intake manifold pressure based onenvironmental (ambient) and engine operating condi-tions. Tu...

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel Gauge When the ignition switch is in the ON position, thepointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fueltank. 2. Fuel Door Indicator This indicates that the Fuel Filler Door islocated on the left side of the vehicle. 3. Temperature Gauge The temperat...

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Do not start the engine. 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly threetimes within 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator s...

briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come onduring starting, have the system checked by an autho-rized dealer. 17. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light If this indicator light flashes during accelera-tion, apply as little throttl...

If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, itindicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake systemis not functioning and that service is required. However,the conventional brake system will continue to operatenormally if the BRAKE warning light is not on. If the ABS light is on, the b...

• RKE Battery Low (with a single chime) • Personal Settings Not Available • Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more, with a singlechime if speed is above 1 mph (1 km/h) • Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a singlechime if speed is above 1 mph (1 km/h) • Door (s) Ajar (with a single chime ...

• Average fuel economy • Distance To Empty (DTE) • Elapsed time • Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) • Personal Settings To Reset The Display Pressing and holding the EVIC button once will clear thefunction currently being displayed. Reset will only occurif a resettable function is currently being displaye...

Braking Distance When the braking distance EVIC screen is active, thevehicle braking distance and speed at which the brakewas depressed will be displayed. This feature is availablefor braking that begins at a speed over 30 mph (48 kp/h). • The mph (kp/h) and ft (m) text will flash when theconditions...

G-Force When the G-force screen is active, all four G-force valueswill be displayed; two longitude and two latitude. • When a force greater than zero is measured, thedisplay will update the values as it climbs. As theG-forces fall in value, the peak forces are held. Afterzero G is measured in the ve...

Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h) When ON is selected, all doors lock automatically whenthe speed of the vehicle reaches 15 mph (24 km/h). Pressand hold the EVIC button when in this display until“ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection. Auto Unlock On Exit When ON is selected, all the...

Delay Turning Headlights Off When this feature is selected you can choose to have theheadlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds whenexiting the vehicle. Press and hold the EVIC button whenin this display until 0, 30, 60, or 90 appears to make yourselection. Headlights On With Wipers (Availabl...

Confirmation of Voice Commands — If Equipped When ON is selected, all voice commands from theUConnect 威 system are confirmed. Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF”appears to make your selection. Display English or Metric The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system uni...

Setting The Compass Variance And CompassCalibration Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between MagneticNorth and Geographic North. To ensure compass accu-racy, the compass variance should be properly set accord-ing to the variance map for the zone where the vehiclewill be driven. Wh...

several times until “Compass Variance” is highlighted.The “Compass Variance” message and the current vari-ance zone number will be displayed. To change the zone,press and hold (longer than two seconds) the EVICbutton to increment the variance one step. Repeat asnecessary, with individual long (for a...

5. A short EVIC button press from the ⬙ Calibrate Com- pass (Yes) ⬙ screen will exit the EVIC Customer- Programmable Features, and return it to its normaloperating mode. 6. To complete the compass calibration, drive the vehiclein one or more complete 360–degree circle under 5 mph(8 km/h) in an area ...

SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIOAND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUXJACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volu...

Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/SCROLL control knob. 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minuteswill begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minut...

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a secondtime and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLLcontrol knob to the right or left to increase or decrease themid-range tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a thirdtime and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLLcontrol knob to the right or...

By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon isdisplayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequencystation with the same selected Music Type name. TheMusic Type function only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type(Program Type) mode, the Mus...

NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings aftera disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, thedefaults are effective only if the disc supports thecustomer-preferred settings. AM and FM Buttons Press the buttons to select AM...

Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptableMP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited.When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to thefollowing restrictions. Supported Media (Disc Types) The MP3/WMA file recording media supported by theradio are CDD...

Playback of MP3/WMA Files When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded,the radio checks all files on the medium. If the mediumcontains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take moretime to start playing the MP3/WMA files. Loading times for playback of MP3/WMA files may beaffected by the foll...

Press and hold the INFO button again for three secondsto return to ⬙ elapsed time ⬙ display. Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, whichallows the user to plug in a portable device such as anMP3/WMA player, cassette player, or microphone andutilize ...

To Manually Set the Clock — RER/REN 1. Turn on the multimedia system. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. 3. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed. Theclock setting menu will appear on the screen. 4. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where theword “Hour” with the arr...

Show Time if Radio is Off When selected, this feature will display the time of dayon the touch screen when the multimedia system isturned off. Proceed as follows to change the currentsetting: 1. Turn on the multimedia system. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. Theclock setting menu wil...

SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIOWITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Ro...

Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob and BASS willdisplay. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knob to the right orleft to increase or decrease the bass tones. Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob a second timeand MID will display. Turn the Tune/Scroll control kn...

You may add a second station to each pushbutton byrepeating the above procedure with this exception: Pressthe SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in thedisplay window. Each button can be set for SET 1 andSET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AMand 12 FM stations to be stored into p...

If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radioON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode andbegin to play when you insert the disc. The display willshow the disc number, the track number, and index timein minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start oftrack 1. CAUTION! • This CD pl...

the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEKbutton will allow faster scrolling through the tracks inCD, MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CDplaying time display to a small CD playing time display. RW/FF Press the RW button to stop the CD at the begin...

Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten-sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3extension may cause playback problems. The radio isdesigned to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and willnot play the file. When using the MP3 encoder to compre...

By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type iconis displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequencystation with the same selected Music Type name. TheMusic Type function only operates when in the FMmode. If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type(Program Type) mode, the Musi...

RW/FF Press the RW button to stop the CD at the beginning ofthe current CD track/title. Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player willbegin to fast forward until FF is released or RW oranother CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) buttonworks in a similar manner. AM/FM Button Press the but...

The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of filenames and folder names is limited. For large numbersof files and/or folders, the radio may be unable todisplay the file nam...

When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data toan MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in thefollowing table are supported. In addition, variable bitrates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 filesuse a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 orVBR bit rates. MPEG Spe...

TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display to time of day. Thetime of day will display for five seconds (when ignition isOFF). Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone(UConnect 威 ) (If Equipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect 威 )” in Section 3. Operating Inst...

Electronic Serial Number/Sirius IdentificationNumber (ESN/SID) Please have the following information available whencalling: 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius IdentificationNumber (ESN/SID). 2. Your Vehicle Identification Number. To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: ESN/SID Acces...

Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on theroof around the rooftop antenna location or strap items tothe trunk lid around the trunk lid antenna (if equipped).Metal objects placed within the line of sight of theantenna will cause decreased performance. Larger lug-gage ite...

You may add a second channel to each pushbutton byrepeating the above procedure with this exception: Pressthe SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the displaywindow. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2. Thisallows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored intopushbutton memory. The cha...

REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IFEQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rearsurface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel toaccess the switches. The right-hand control is a rocker type switch with apushbutton in the center. Pressing the top of the switchwill increase th...

The button located in the center of the left-hand controlwill tune to the next preset station that you have pro-grammed in the radio preset pushbuttons. CD Player Press the top of the switch once to go to the next track onthe CD. Press the bottom of the switch once to go to thebeginning of the curre...

NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e. scratched, reflectivecoating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc)oversized, or have theft protection encoding. Try aknown good disc before considering disc player service. RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR...

The air conditioning system of your vehicle containsR-134a, a refrigerant that does not deplete the ozone layerin the upper atmosphere. The controls are as follows: Mode Control (Air Direction) The mode control allows you tochoose from several patterns of airdistribution. You can select eithera prim...

air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improvedcomfort during sunny but cool conditions. Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets and sidewindow demister outlets with a small amount through the defrost outlet. Mix Air is directed through the floor, defrost and sidewindow demister o...

Fan Control Use this control to regulate theamount of air forced through thesystem in any mode you select.The fan speed increases as youmove the control from the left(OFF) to the right position. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the climate controls will not function during Remote Start...

Circulation Control Use this button to choose betweenoutside air intake or Recirculationof the air inside the vehicle. Alamp will illuminate when youare in recirculate mode. Only usethe recirculate mode to tempo-rarily block out any outside odors,smoke, or dust and to cool theinterior rapidly upon i...

Air Conditioning (MAX A/C) For maximum cooling select theair direction to either the Panel orBi-Level position using the modecontrol. Press the A/C button andthe Recirculation button so thatboth lamps are illuminated andset the temperature control to itscoolest setting. NOTE: • Recirculation Mode wi...

Operating Tips 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Window Fogging Vehicle side windows tend to fog on the inside in mildrainy or humid weather. To clear the windows, set modeto the mix or defrost position. Direct the panel outletstoward the side windows. Do not use recirculate withoutA/C for long periods as fogging may occur. Interior fogging on the...

Side Window Demisters A side window demister outlet is at each end of theinstrument panel. These nonadjustable outlets direct airtoward the side windows when the system is in either theFLOOR, MIX, or DEFROST mode. The air is directed atthe area of the windows through which you view theoutside mirror...

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 ▫ Extremely Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or-29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start . ...

WARNING! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get itstarted. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-axle cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel couldenter the catalytic converter and once the engine hasstarted, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle.If the vehicle has a discharge...

Use each gear in numerical order, do not skip a gear. Besure the transaxle is in 1st gear, (not 3rd gear), whenstarting from a standing position. Damage to the clutchcan result from starting in 3rd gear. For most city driving you will find it easier to use onlythe lower gears. For steady highway dri...

2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators firstbecome visible. 4. Keep the tires properly inflated. 5. Maintain enough distance between your vehicle andthe vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a suddenstop. DRIVING THROUGH WATE...

WARNING! • Driving through standing water limits your vehi-cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph(8 km/h) when driving through standing water. • Driving through standing water limits your vehi-cle’s braking capabilities, which increases stop-ping distances. Therefore, after driving through...

WARNING! Continued operation with reduced power steeringassist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.Service should be obtained as soon as possible. CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the endof the steering wheel travel will increase the steeringfluid temperature and it...

PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with theignition ON, the brake light in the instrument cluster will come on. NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is on. It does not show the degree of brake application. If the parking brake is applied while the vehicle ismoving, a chime...

You should always apply the parking brake before leav-ing the vehicle. WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingunattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for anumber of reasons. A child or others could beseriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key inthe ignition. A child ...

ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM If your vehicle is equipped with the advanced electronicbrake control system that includes Anti-Lock Brake Sys-tem (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS) Brake AssistSystem (BAS), and Electronic Stability Program (ESP). Allfour systems work together to enhance vehicle s...

ESP/TCS Indicator Light The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” located in the instrumentcluster, starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction andthe ESP system becomes active. The “ESP/TCS IndicatorLight” also flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESP/TCSIndicator Light” begins to flash during accelerati...

TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 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 size designa-tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European-Metric tire sizing is based on Europeandesign standards. ...

Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = S...

EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding toits load index under certain operating conditions— The maximum speed correspo...

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 sidewalls will have the full TIN, including thedate code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of bl...

Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information aboutthe:1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle2) total weight...

Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always“cold tire inflation pressure.” Cold tire inflation pressureis defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has notbeen driven for at least three hours, or driven less than1 mile (1.6 km) after a three-hour period. The cold tireinflation press...

WARNING! High-speed driving, with your vehicle at or abovemaximum load, is dangerous. The added strain onyour tires could cause them to fail. You could have aserious accident. Do not drive a vehicle loaded to themaximum capacity at continuous speeds above75 mph (120 km/h). Radial-Ply Tires WARNING! ...

WARNING! (Continued) • Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than30 mph (48 km/h), or for more than 30 secondscontinuously, when you are stuck; and do not letanyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what thespeed. Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original-equipment tiresto he...

Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at thispoint. Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varyingfactors, including, but not limited to: • Driving style • Tire pressure • Distance driven WARNING! The tires and the spare tire should be replaced aftersix years, regardles...

WARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other thanthat specified for your vehicle. Some combinationsof unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-pension dimensions and performance characteris-tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, andbraking of your vehicle. This can cause unp...

• The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressureif the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warn-ing limit for any reason, including low temperatureeffects, or natural pressure loss through the tire. • The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tirepressure as long as the condition...

• Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure,and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure inthe tire. Base System This is the TPMS warning indicator located in theinstrument cluster. The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rimmounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure...

Check TPMS Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash onand off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a systemfault is detected. The system fault will also sound achime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence willrepeat providing the system fault still exists. The TirePr...

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 then remain onsolid. 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire andreinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact sparetire, the TPMS wi...

• Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages,which display in the Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC) • Yellow Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi-nate in the instrument cluster a...

graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop flash-ing, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Light will extin-guish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been re-ceived. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive thisinformation. Check TPMS Message The...

limit in any of the four active road tires. The vehicle mayneed to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph(25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive thisinformation. General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules andRSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thef...

Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline orE85 Ethanol blends are not the responsibility of themanufacturer. While MTBE is an oxygenate made fromMethanol, it does not have the negative effects ofMethanol. E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline con...

• The use of fuel additives, which are now being sold asoctane enhancers, are not recommended. Most of theseproducts contain high concentrations of methanol.Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problemsresulting from the use of such fuels or additives are notthe responsibility of the manufactur...

ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the left sideof the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be surethe replacement cap is for use with this vehicle. After removing the gas cap, place the gas cap tether cableover a hook on the inside of the fue...

NOTE: When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full. WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or nearthe vehicle when the gas cap is removed or thetank filled. • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This isin violation of most state and Federal fire regula-tions a...

CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys-tem could result from using an improper fuel tankfiller cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could letimpurities into the fuel system. TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 䡵 TIREFIT Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 ▫ TIREFIT Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 ▫ TIR...

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on theinstrument panel, below the radio. Press the switch and both cluster indicators and all frontand rear directional signals will flash. Press the switch asecond time to turn the flashers off. Do not use this emergency warning sy...

If the pointer rises to the red mark (260 °F / 126.6 °C), the instrument cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stopthe vehicle with the engine at idle, when safe. Turn off theair conditioning and wait until the pointer drops backinto the normal range. If the pointer remains on the red mark (260 ...

WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You orothers could be badly burned by steam or boilingcoolant. You may want to call a service center if yourvehicle overheats. If you decide to look under thehood yourself, refer to Section 7, Maintenance, of thismanual. Follow the warnings under th...

TIREFIT Kit Components & Operation 1. Sealant Bottle 2. Pressure Gauge 3. Air Pump Power Button 4. Mode Select Knob 5. Power Plug & Cable 6. Air Pump Hose (Black) 7. Sealant Hose (Clear with Yellow Cap) 8. Accessory Storage Compartment Using the Mode Select Knob & Hoses Selecting Air Mod...

Using the Air Pump Power Button Push and release the button (3) once to turnON the TIREFIT kit. Push and release thebutton (3) again to turn OFF the TIREFIT kit. Sealing a Tire with TIREFIT (A) Whenever You Stop to Use TIREFIT: 1. Turn ON the vehicle’s hazard warning flashers. 2. Verify that the val...

5. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screwthe fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (7) onto thevalve stem. 6. Uncoil the Power Plug and Cable (5) and then insertthe plug into the vehicle’s power outlet. NOTE: Do not remove foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) from the tire. (C) Inject...

(H) Sealant Bottle Replacement 1. Uncoil the Clear Sealant Hose (7). 2. Locate the rectangular SEALANT BOTTLE RELEASEbutton in the recessed area where you place your fingersto unlatch the hoses (6) (7) from their storage area. 3. Use the Yellow Cap on end of the Clear Sealant Hose(7) to depress the ...

WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do notallow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or cloth-ing. Don’t lean over the battery when attaching theclamps or allow the clamps to touch each other. Ifacid splashes in your eyes or on your skin, flushthe contaminated area immediately with...

Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towedwith the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should beused under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised.Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam-age to the vehicle. Battery power is required to release...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.4L Turbo . . . . . . . . . 325 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . . 326 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 326 䡵 Emissions Inspection And MaintenancePrograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L TURBO 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Battery 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick 5 — Power Distribution Center 10 — Engine Coolant Reservoir MAINTAINING YOUR...

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated OnboardDiagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitorsthe performance of the emissions, engine, and automatictransaxle control systems. When these systems are oper-ating properly, your vehicle will provide excelle...

the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer“Reset” button to turn off the message. If the problempersists, the message will appear the next time thevehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. Ifthe problem is detected twice in a row, the system willturn on the “Malfunction ...

DEALER SERVICE Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person-nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all serviceoperations in an expert manner. Service Manuals areavailable which include detailed service information foryour vehicle. Refer to these manuals before attemptingany procedur...

Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) SAE 0W-40 engine oil is preferred for use in 2.4L TurboEngine within the operating temperatures shown in theengine oil viscosity chart. SAE 5W-40 Engine Oil is alsoallowed for use in 2.4L Turbo Engine. The proper SAEviscosity grade of engine oil should be selected ba...

Materials Added To Engine Oils The manufacture strongly recommends against the addi-tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) tothe engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product andit’s performance may be impaired by supplementaladditives. Disposing of Used Engine Oil Care should be t...

WARNING! The air cleaner can provide a measure of protectionin the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the aircleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair ormaintenance. Make sure that no one is near theengine compartment before starting the vehicle withthe air cleaner removed. Failure to ...

Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance, your air conditionershould be checked and serviced by an authorized dealerat the start of each warm season. This service shouldinclude cleaning of the condenser fins and a performancetest. Drive belt tension should also be checked at thistim...

NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C System Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compres-sor Oil, or Refrigerants. Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items asseat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinge...

WARNING! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park overmaterials that can burn. Such materials might begrass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaustsystem. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areaswhere your exhaust system can contact anything thatcan burn. In unusual situations i...

CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other thanspecified Hybrid Organic Additive Technology(HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result inengine damage and may decrease corrosion pro-tection. If a non-HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze)is introduced into the cooling system in an emer-genc...

When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile FormulaHOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant(antifreeze) and distilled water. Use higher concentra-tions (not to exceed ...

When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed tomaintain the proper level, it should be added to thecoolant bottle. Do not overfill. Points to Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a few kilometers) of operation, you may observe vaporcoming from the front of the engin...

• Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winteroperation. If replacement is ever necessary, installONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs mayresult in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gasmileage, and increased emissions. Brake System Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder The...

Frequency Of Fluid Change Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed atthe factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life ofthe vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless thefollowing conditions exist: • The lubricant has become contaminated with water. Ifcontaminated with ...

Washing • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-hicle in the shade using MOPAR 威 Car Wash or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely withclear water. • If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu-lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR 威 Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to...

Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft clothand MOPAR 威 Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Pleasedo not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-gents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leatherupholstery. Applicatio...

CAUTION! • When installing the Integrated Power Modulecover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do somay allow water to get into the Integrated PowerModule, and possibly result in an electrical systemfailure. • When replacing a blown fuse, it is...

3. Pull bulb off connector. Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals and Backup Lights 1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail light housing. 2. Grasp the tail light and pull firmly to disengage thelight from the aperture panel. 3. Twist and remove socket from light. 4. Remove the bulb from the socket and r...

2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull the bulb from the socket. Center High-Mounted Stoplight The light is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealerfor replacement. 358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 13.6 Gallons 51.5 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L Turbo Engine (SAE 0W-40, API Certified) 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters Cooling System * MOPAR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Miles Formula), or equivalent. 7.5 Quarts 7.1 Liters * Includes heater and ...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 364 䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . 366 8 M A I N TE N A N C E SC H E DU LE S

EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensurethe continued proper functioning of the emissions controlsystem. These and all other maintenance services in-cluded in this manual, should be done to p...

NOTE: • The oil change indicator message will not monitor thetime since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oilif it has been six months since your last oil change andeven if the oil change indicator message is NOTilluminated. • Change your engine oil more often if you drive yourvehicle off-ro...

Once a Month • Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear ordamage. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminalsas required. • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brakemaster cylinder, power steering and transmission andadd as needed. • Check all lights and other electri...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 ▫ Be Reasonable Wi...

This is why you should always talk to an authorizeddealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re-solved with this process. • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to thegeneral manager or owner of the authorized dealer-ship. They want to know if you need assistance. • If an a...

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SpeechImpaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, themanufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customercenter. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, whohas access to a TDD or a...

the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with theirsincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or relatedconcerns. WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certainvehicle components contain, or emit, chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause cancer andbirth defects, or o...

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 recall and remedycampaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved inindividual problems between you, your authorizeddealer, and the manufacturer. To con...

Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heatand its ability to dissipate heat, when tested undercontrolled conditions on a specified indoor laboratorytest wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause thematerial o...

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 341Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filt...

Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284Liftgate (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . ....

Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Programming Transmitters(Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

2009 C ALIBER SRT 4 C AL IBER SR T4 Chrysler LLC81-226-0938 First Edition Printed in U.S.A. OWNER’S MANUAL 2009