Dodge 2009 Charger - 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 ▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ FOB With Integrated Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ▫ Key-...

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This systemconsists of a Fob with Integrated Key and a WirelessIgnition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. Youcan insert the double-sided integrated key into the igni-tion switch with either side up. Wireless Ignition Node (W...

Fob with Integrated Key The Fob with Integrated Key (FOBIK) operates the igni-tion switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter and a valet key, which stores in the rearof the Fob. The valet key allows for entry into the vehicle should thebattery in the vehicle or the Fob go de...

NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACCposition. 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, rega...

Customer Key Programming If you have two valid RKE transmitters with integratedkeys, you can program new RKE transmitters to thesystem by performing the following procedure: 1. Insert the first valid integrated key into the ignitionswitch and turn the ignition switch to the ON position forat least t...

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 harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may bereceived, including interference t...

the Vehicle Security Alarm will cancel the arming pro-cess. If you wish to rearm the Vehicle Security Alarm afterclosing the door, you must repeat one of the previously-described arming sequences. To Disarm the System Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitteror insert a valid ignition ke...

Tamper Alert If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm inyour absence, the horn will sound three times when youdisarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. Check the vehicle fortampering. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors,open the trunk, or activate t...

Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock 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 to “Fl...

alarm. Opening a door with the security alarm activatedwill cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK buttonto deactivate the security alarm. To Unlatch the Trunk Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter twotimes within five seconds to unlatch the trunk. Using the Panic Alarm To turn the Panic...

Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032battery. NOTE: • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the backhousing or the printed circuit board. 1. Battery access is through a door located on the rear ofthe RKE transmitter. Insert a small, flat blade screwdr...

3. Reposition the access door panel over the batteryopening and snap into place. General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules andRSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must...

To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving theVehicle Press and release the REMOTE START button one time,or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle. NOTE: To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system will disable the one time press of the REMOTE STARTbutton for two seconds after recei...

DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks To lock each door, push the door lock plunger on eachdoor trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull thedoor lock plunger on each door trim panel upward. If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door,the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the key is notin...

Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is on each front door trimpanel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. If you press the power door lock switch while the key isin the ignition, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden-tally locking ...

6. The doors were not previously locked using the powerdoor lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter. Automatic Door Locks Programming The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled ordisabled as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC), refe...

2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speedreturned to 0 mph (0 km/h). 3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK. 4. The driver door is opened. 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. 6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h). Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming The Automatic Unlock...

Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for small children ridingin the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with a ChildProtection Door Lock system. To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock System 1. Open the rear door. 2. Insert the tip of the valet key (or similar object) int...

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. NOTE: After disengaging the Child Protection Door Lock system, always test the door from the inside tomake certain it is in the desired position. WINDOWS Power Windows The window controls on the driver’s door control all thedoor windows. There are ...

WARNING! There is no anti-pinch protection when the windowis almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from thewindow before closing. Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trimpanel allows you to disable the window controls on thepassenger doors. To disable the windo...

Reset Anytime the vehicle battery is disconnected or goes dead,the AUTO-up function will be disabled. To reactivate theAUTO-up feature, perform the following procedure aftervehicle power is restored: 1. Pull the window switch up to close window com-pletely and continue to hold the switch up for anad...

The trunk lid can be released from outside the vehicle bypressing the TRUNK button on the Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter twice within five seconds. With the ignition switch in the ON position, the TrunkOpen symbol will display in the instrument clusterindicating that the trunk is open. The od...

Trunk Emergency Release The trunk of your vehicle is equipped with an emergencyrelease handle. It is located on the inside of the trunk lid,near the latch, and is coated so that it glows in a darkenedtrunk. Pull on the handle to open the trunk. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety f...

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back andadjust the front seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat.Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latchplate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the beltgo aro...

3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latchplate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ridetoo high on your body, possibly causing internalinjuries. Always buckle your belt i...

WARNING! (Continued) • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are morelikely to hit your head in a collision if you do notwear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder beltare meant to be used together. 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, ...

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the driver and front passenger seats, the shoulder beltcan be adjusted upward or downward to position the beltaway from your neck. Push and fully depress the buttonabove the webbing to release the anchorage, then move itup or down to the position that fits...

3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing.The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of thelatch plate. 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears thefolded webbing. Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions areequipped with pretensioni...

NOTE: Although BeltAlert 威 has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate aslong as the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled. Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. However, the belt will still retract to remove sl...

Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended andwhen the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if soequipped) is in its lowest position, your authorizeddealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. Thisextender should be used only if the existing belt is notlong en...

NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment. The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. Thismay allow the airbag to have different rates of inflationthat are based on collision severity. WARNING! • Do not put anything on or around th...

This vehicle may also be equipped with supplementalside curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengerssitting next to a window and/or supplemental frontseat-mounted side airbags. If the vehicle is equipped with supplemental side curtainairbags, they are located above the side windows. Theircov...

If the vehicle is equipped with supplemental front seat-mounted side airbags, they are marked with an SRS labelsewn into the outboard side of the seat. WARNING! • If your vehicle is equipped with supplementalfront seat-mounted side airbags, do not use acces-sory seat covers or place objects between ...

WARNING! (Continued) • If your vehicle is equipped with supplementalside curtain airbags, do not stack luggage or othercargo up high enough to block the location of theside curtain airbag. The area where the side cur-tain airbag is located should remain free from anyobstructions. • If your vehicle i...

WARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to moresevere injuries in a collision. The airbags workwith your seat belt to restrain you properly. Insome collisions, the airbags won’t deploy at all.Always wear your seat belts even though you haveairbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel ...

• Seat Belt Reminder Light • Knee Impact Bolsters • Front Acceleration Sensors • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners How the Airbag System Works • The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require theairbags to inflate. The front air...

inflate the side curtain airbag. The inflating side cur-tain airbag pushes the outside edge of the headlinerout of the way and covers the window. The airbaginflates in about 30 ms (about one-quarter of the timethat it takes to blink your eyes) with enough force toinjure you if you are not belted and...

• Do not add a secondary seat cover other than thoseapproved by Chrysler LLC/Mopar 威 . • At no time should any supplemental restraint sys-tem (SRS) component or SRS-related component orfastener be modified or replaced with any partexcept those which are approved by Chrysler LLC/Mopar 威 . WARNING! Un...

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 some smoke-likeparticles. The particles are a normal by-product of theprocess that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbaginflation. These...

• Unlocks the doors automatically. NOTE: The interior lights can only be deactivated if the key is removed from the ignition switch or the vehicle isdriven. Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag systemcould cause it to fail when you need it. You couldbe in...

Airbag Warning Light You will want to have the airbags ready toinflate for your protection in an impact. Whilethe airbag system is designed to be mainte-nance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system promptly: • The Airbag Warning Light does not come on or f...

• ⬙ Time ⬙ of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition cycles and vehicle mileage) • Airbag deployment level (if applicable) • Impact acceleration and angle • Seat belt status • Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including...

“LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (LowerAnchors and Tether for CHildren)” in this section. WARNING! Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used inthe front seat of a vehicle with the front passengerairbag unless the airbag is turned off. An airbagdeployment could cause severe injury or death t...

connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail-able for some time. For some older child restraints, manychild restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strapkits or retrofit kits. You are urged to take advantage of allthe available attachments provided with your child re-straint in any ve...

Again, carefully follow the installation instructions thatare provided with the child restraint system. The rear seat lower anchorages are round barslocated at the rear of the seat cushion where itmeets the seatback and are just visible whenyou lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint....

To attach a child restraint tether strap: 1. Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind theseat where you are placing the child restraint. 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct pathfor the strap between the anchor and the child seat. 3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of the ch...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 ▫ Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — IfEquipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 ▫ Outside ...

▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 䡵 Voice Recognition System (VR) —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 ▫ Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation . . . 117 ▫ Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 ▫ Voice Training . . ....

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 the vehicl...

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 convex mirror could cause you tocollide with another vehicle or other object. Use yourinside mirror when judging the size or dist...

Power Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the drivers doortrim panel next to the power door lock switch. A rotaryknob selects the left mirror, right mirror or off position. After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the samedirection you want the mirror to move. Use the center offposition ...

uconnect 姞 phone — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain anintegrated uconnect 威 phone. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for uconnect 威 phone operating instruc- tions for these radios. Radio sales code can be locatedon the lower right corner of the Radio faceplate. ucon...

phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset Profile)you may not be able to use any uconnect 威 phone features. Refer to your cellular service provider or thephone manufacturer for details. The uconnect 威 phone is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the uconnect 威 p...

• When prompted, after the beep, say ⬙ Pair a Phone ⬙ and follow the audible prompts. • You will be asked to say a four-digit Personal Identi-fication Number (PIN), which you will later need toenter into your cellular phone. You can enter anyfour-digit PIN. You will not need to remember this PINafte...

• 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 cellu-lar phone is accessible. • Only ...

Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-nizing their voice commands or numbers, the uconnect 威 phone Voice Training feature may be used. To enter thistraining mode, follow one of the two following proce-dures: From outside the uconnect 威 phone mode (e.g., from radio mo...

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 conditions, and • operation from the driver’s seat. • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, ...

NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the VR button first and wait for the beep before speaking the“Barge In” commands. Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-nizing their voice commands or numbers, uconnect 威 phone Voice Training feature may be used. 1. Press the...

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 injured.Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked. • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that...

Power Seats — If Equipped The power seat switch is located on the outboard side ofthe seat near the floor. Use this switch to move thedriver’s seat up or down, forward or rearward or torecline the seatback. The passenger’s seat will move up ordown, forward or rearward. WARNING! Adjusting a seat whil...

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 the seat belt andbe seriously or even fatally injured. Use the reclineronly when the vehicle is parked. Power Seat Recline Switch UNDERSTANDING THE FE...

Lumbar Support — If Equipped This feature allows you to increase or decrease theamount of lumbar support. Turn the control lever for-ward to increase and rearward to decrease the desiredamount of lumbar support. Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury inthe event of im...

Heated Seats — If Equipped This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats. The controls for each front seat are located near thebottom center of the instrument panel. Press the switch once to select High-level heat-ing. Press the switch a second time to selectLow-level heating. Press the sw...

WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skinbecause of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex-haustion, or other physical conditions must exer-cise care when using the seat heater. It may causeburns even at low temperatures, especially i...

WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked intoposition. If the seatback is not securely locked intoposition, the seat will not provide the properstability for child seats and/or passengers. Animproperly latched seat could cause serious injury. • The cargo area in the rear of the veh...

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. Use the hood prop rod (if equipped) to secure the hood inthe open position. CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood toclose it. Lower the ...

LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side ofthe instrument panel. This switch controls theoperation of the headlights, parking lights, instru- ment panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, inte-rior lights and fog lights. Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to t...

Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns the headlights on or offaccording to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to theAUTO (A) position. When the system is on, the headlighttime delay feature is also on. This means the ...

If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they willturn off in the normal manner. NOTE: The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds of turning the ignition OFF to activate this feature. The headlight delay time is programmable on vehiclesequipped with the EVIC. Refer to “Delay Turning ...

Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turnsignals, headlight beam selection and passing lights. Themultifunction lever is located on the left side of thesteering column. Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and thecorresponding turn signal indicato...

High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switchthe headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction levertoward you to switch the headlights back to low beam. Flash-to-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights bylightly pulling the multifunction le...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipersand washer when the ignition switch is in the ONposition. The lever is located on the left side of thesteering column. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the firstdetent past the intermittent settings for l...

The “Headlights On with Wipers” feature can be turnedon or off through the Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC) (if equipped). Refer to ”Headlights Onwith Wipers,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle In-formation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. TI...

WARNING! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Thetelescoping adjustment must be locked while driv-ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving ordriving without the telescoping adjustment lockedcould cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED The a...

• The pedals can be adjusted while driving. • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the transmission is in REVERSE or when the speed control is on. CAUTION! Do not place any article under the adjustable pedalsor impede its ability to move as it may cause damageto the pedal controls. Pedal travel may be...

To Activate Push and release the ON/OFF button locatedon the end of the Electronic Speed Controllever. The indicator light in the instrumentcluster will illuminate to show that the speed control system is on. To turn the system off, push andrelease the ON/OFF button again. The system and theindicato...

Using Electronic Speed Control on Hills NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change onmoderate hills is normal. The automatic transmission will downshift while climb-ing uphill or descending downhill. This downshift isnecessary to maintain vehic...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights,an optional universal garage door opener (HomeLink 威 ), storage for sunglasses, and an optional power sunroofswitch. Courtesy/Reading Lights At the forward end of the console are two courtesy/reading lights. Press the lens to tur...

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, lighting, or home securitysystems. The HomeLink 威 unit operates off your vehicle’s battery. The HomeLink 威 buttons are located ...

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...

2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm)from the HomeLink 威 buttons while keeping the EVIC display in view. For optimal training, point the battery end of the hand-held transmitter away from the HomeLink 威 . 3. Simultaneously, press and hold both the chosenHomeLink 威 button and the h...

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...

sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc-tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward andrelease to Express Close. Pinch Protect Override If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing,press the switch forward and hold for two seconds afterthe reversal occurs. This ...

NOTE: If desired, the power outlet next to the ash receiver tray (if equipped) can be converted by yourauthorized dealer to provide power with the ignitionswitch in the LOCK position. The center console outlet is powered directly from thebattery (power available at all times). Items plugged intothis...

CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugsonly. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces-sory bracket from the plug. Improper use of thepower outlet can cause damage. CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the forward edge of thecenter console. Fr...

Rear Seat Cupholders The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrestbetween the rear seats. The cupholders are positionedforward in the armrest and side-by-side to provideconvenient access to beverage cans or bottles whilemaintaining a resting place for the rear occupants elbows. STORAGE ...

Without Vehicle Entertainment System (VES 威 ) Two separate storage compartments are also locatedunderneath the armrest. 1 — Release button for bottom compartment2 — Release button for top compartment3 — Top Compartment4 — Bottom Compartment. (You can access this compartment directly, without first e...

The top compartment holds small items, such as a penand note pad, while the larger bottom compartment willhold CDs and alike. The bottom compartment also con-tains a 12-Volt power outlet and a molded-in coin holder(designed to hold various size coins). A slot in the left andright side of the top com...

LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The automatic load leveling system will provide a level-riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loadingconditions. A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbersraises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takesapproximately 1 mile (1.6 km)...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 䡵 Instrument Cluster – Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 䡵 Instrument Cluster – Premium . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 172 䡵 Electronic...

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 7 — Climate Control 13 — Hood Release 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Heated Seat Switch* 14 — Trunk Release Switch 3 — Hazard Switch 9 — Power Outlet 15 — Headlight Switch 4 — Electronic Stability Program OFF Button* / Traction Control System OFF Button* 10 — Ash...

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – BASE 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – PREMIUM UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank whenthe ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. Trip Odometer Button Base Cluster The word ⬙ TRIP ⬙ will appear when this button is pressed. Push in and hold the button for two seconds when thetrip o...

6. Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg-ing system. The light should come on when the ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on brieflyas a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on whiledriving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essentialelectrical d...

The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed toexceed the upper limits of the normal operating range. CAUTION! Driving with a hot engine cooling system coulddamage your vehicle. If the ...

CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the originalequipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures andwarning have been established for the tire sizeequipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera-tion or sensor damage may result when using re-placement equipment that is not of the same size,type, a...

25. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part ofan onboard diagnostic system called OBD. TheOBD system monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The MIL will turn on whenthe key is in the ON position before engine start. If theMIL does not come...

• Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more, with a singlechime if speed is above 1 mph [1.6 km/h]) • Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a singlechime if speed is above 1 mph [1.6 km/h]) • Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is inmotion) • Trunk Ajar (with a single chime) • Low Wash...

Unless reset, this message will continue to display eachtime you turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Toturn off the message temporarily, press and release theMENU button. To reset the oil change indicator system(after performing the scheduled maintenance) performthe following procedure: 1. ...

• Display Units of Measure in To make your selection, press and release the FUNC-TION SELECT button until “US” or “METRIC” appears. To Reset The Display Reset will only occur while a resettable function is beingdisplayed. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECTbutton once to clear the resettable funct...

When the vehicle automatically transitions from AWD toRWD the EVIC will display the following message forfive seconds. Refer to “All Wheel Drive — If Equipped” in Section 5 formore information on the All Wheel Drive (AWD) system. Compass Display The compass readings indicate the directionthe vehicle...

While in the Surround Sound menu, press the FUNC-TION SELECT button to change surround modes. uconnect 姞 gps (Navigation) — If Equipped uconnect 威 gps (Navigation) Display Control Press and release the MENU button until Navigationdisplays in the EVIC. When the Navigation System is On,the steering wh...

“Language” When in this display you may select one of five lan-guages for all display nomenclature, including the tripfunctions and the navigation system (if equipped). Pressthe FUNCTION SELECT button while in this display toselect English, Espanol, Deutsch, Italiano, or Francais.Then, as you contin...

“Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock” When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur whenthe RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This featuremay be selected with or without the flash lights onlock/unlock feature. To make your selection, press andrelease the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or“O...

“Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock” When this feature is selected, the headlights will activateand remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors areunlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make your selec-tion, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT buttonuntil “OFF,” “30 sec.,” “60 sec.,” or “9...

“Turn-by-Turn Navigation” — If Equipped When ON is selected, the turn-by-turn directions willappear in the display as the vehicle approaches a desig-nated turn within a programmed route. To make yourselection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECTbutton until “ON” or “OFF” appears. “Display Units of...

Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on theradio. Press the ON/VOLUME control knob a secondtime to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Contr...

Phone Button uconnect 威 phone — If Equipped Press this button to operate the uconnect 威 phone feature (if equipped). Refer to “uconnect 威 phone” in Section 3. If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is notavailable on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped Withuconnect” message will display on t...

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...

a 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 or FM mode. SET Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish tocommit to...

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 t...

Operating Instructions — Voice RecognitionSystem (VR) (If Equipped) For the radio, refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” inSection 3. For uconnect 威 “Voice Recognition System (VR),” refer to “uconnect 威 phone” in Section 3. Operating Instructions - uconnect 威 phone (If Equipped) Refer to “uconnec...

Changing the Time Zone 1. Turn on the radio. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. Theclock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” aredisplayed. The time zone selection menu will appear onthe screen. 4. Select a time zone by touching th...

Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on theradio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a secondtime to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Contro...

4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL controlknob to save time change. 5. To exit, press any button/knob, or wait five seconds. RW/FF Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttonscauses the tuner to search for the next frequency in thedire...

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again toexit setting tone, balance, and fade. AM/FM Button Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode. SET/RND Button — To Set the PushbuttonMemory When you are receiving a station that you wish tocommit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RNDbutton. Th...

EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed,the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. NOTE: Ej...

SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press this button while the CD is playing to activateRandom Play. This feature plays the selections on thecompact disc in random order to provide an interestingchange of pace. Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran-domly selected track. Press the RND ...

exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in thisdisplay.) • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a three- character extension) • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a three-...

MPEG Specification Sampling Frequency (kHz) Bit Rate (kbps) MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album titleare supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is notsupported by the radios. Playl...

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 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 button to select either AM or FM mode. SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press this...

Once in the UCI (iPod 威 ) mode, iPod 威 audio tracks (if available from iPod 威 ) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system. Play Mode When switched to UCI mode, the iPod 威 automatically starts Play mode. In Play mode, you may use thefollowing buttons on the radio faceplate to control theiPod 威 an...

• While a track is playing, press the INFO button to see the associated metadata (Artist, track title, album, etc.)for that track. Pressing the INFO button again jumps to the next screen of data for that track. Once you haveseen all screens, the last INFO button press will take you back to the play ...

CAUTION! • Leaving the iPod 威 (or any supported device) any- where in the vehicle in extreme heat or cold canalter the operation, or damage the device. Followthe device manufacturer ’s guidelines. • Placing items on the iPod 威 , or connections to the iPod 威 in the vehicle, can cause damage to the de...

how to setup your on-line listening account at no addi-tional charge. For further information, call the toll-freenumber 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site atwww.sirius.com, or at www.siriuscanada.ca for Cana-dian residents. Electronic Serial Number/Sirius IdentificationNumber (ESN/SID) Pleas...

Selecting uconnect 姞 studios (Satellite) Mode Press the SAT button until ⬙ SAT ⬙ appears in the display. A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radiomode. Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on theroof around the rooftop antenna location or strap items toth...

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...

Your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art audioamplifier that provides 5.1-channel surround sound fromany stereo audio source. A new feature of the Kicker 威 audio system offers the ability to choose surround soundfor any audio source. “Audio Surround” is optimized for front seat passengersfor...

VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IFEQUIPPED The optional Video Entertainment System (VES)™ in-cludes the following components for rear seat entertain-ment: • A diagonal 7 in (17.8 cm) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)screen integrated into the center console armrest. Thescreen features brightness cont...

• The LCD screen swings up from the rear of the armrestto allow the rear seat passenger(s) to view the display. NOTE: Close the armrest after the LCD screen has been raised to its viewing position. • The radio and DVD player controls allow front seatoperation for easy setup in the case of younger re...

• Two wireless infrared headsets allow rear seat passen-gers to listen to the same or individual audio sources. Audio/Video RCA Jacks (AUX Jacks)on the rear of the center console enablethe monitor to display video directlyfrom a video camera, connect videogames for display on the screen, orplay musi...

CD/DVD MAINTENANCE To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the followingprecautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching thesurface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch-ing the...

CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed tomake you comfortable in all types of weather. Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System Blower Control The rotary knob on the left controls theblower. The control has an OFF posi-tion and four speed settings. The blower will rem...

Temperature Control The rotary knob in the center controlsair temperature. Rotate the control tothe left for cooler air temperature andto the right for warmer air tempera-ture. Rotating the control to the ex-treme left provides the coldest setting.Rotating the control to the extreme right provides t...

• Bi-Level Air flows through the outlets located in the instru-ment panel and through the outlets located on the floor. Air flows through the registers in the back of thecenter console to the rear seat passengers. These registerscan be closed to partially block airflow. • Panel Air flows through the...

Automatic Temperature Control — If Equipped Automatic Operation The Dual-Zone Climate Control System automaticallymaintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at thecomfort levels desired by the driver and passenger. Operation of the system is quite simple. Begin by turningthe mode control knob...

Attempting to use the recirculation while in thesemodes will cause the indicator in the control button toblink and then turn off. Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual overridefeatures, which consist of blower preferred automatic,mode preferred automatic, or blower and mode...

conditioning. An indicator in the button illuminateswhen manual compressor operation is selected. NOTE: To control the air conditioning manually, the mode selector must be moved out of the AUTO position. • Recirculation Control This button can be used to block out smoke,odors, dust, high humidity, o...

Winter Operation Use of the air Recirculation mode during Winter monthsis not recommended because it may cause windowfogging. Vacation Storage Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service(i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the airconditioning system at idle for about five minute...

Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 4

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 ▫ Normal Starting (Tip Start) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 272 䡵 Automatic Transmission . ...

䡵 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 ▫ Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 ▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) . . . . . . 340 ▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . . . . . . . . 340 ▫ Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341...

CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come toa complete stop. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after thevehicle has come to a complete stop and the engineis at idle speed. • Do not shift from REVE...

If Engine Fails To Start WARNING! • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids intothe throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt tostart the vehicle. This could result in a flash firecausing serious personal injury. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come toa complete stop. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after thevehicle has come to a complete stop and the engineis at idle speed. •...

located to the right of the shift lever. The override accessport is at the top of the bin to the right of the shift levergate. To activate the override, first insert the key into theignition switch and turn it to the ON position. Then,press the pink-colored tab through the access port with a small f...

Gear Ranges PARK PARK supplements the parking brake by locking thetransmission. The engine can be started in this range.Never use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Applythe parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. When parking on a flat surface, place the shift lever in thePARK posit...

shifts and the best fuel economy. Select the “3” rangewhen frequent transmission shifting occurs when usingthe Overdrive range, such as when operating the vehicleunder heavy loading conditions (in hilly terrain, travel-ing into strong head winds, or while towing heavytrailers). NOTE: • If the vehicl...

CAUTION! Never race the engine with the brakes on and thevehicle in gear, and never hold the vehicle on anincline without applying the brakes. These practicescan cause overheating and damage to the transmis-sion. Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has beenadded to the...

Transmission Limp Home Mode The transmission is monitored for abnormal conditions.If a condition is detected that could cause damage, thetransmission automatically shifts into second gear. Thetransmission remains in second gear despite the forwardgear selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL willcontinu...

CAUTION! Coasting the vehicle or driving for any other reasonwith the shift lever in NEUTRAL can result intransmission damage. WARNING! Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off theignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafepractices that limit your response to changing trafficor road condition...

Temporary Transmission Limp Home Mode The transmission is monitored for abnormal conditions.If a condition is detected that could result in transmissiondamage, the transmission will engage Limp Home Mode.If vehicle acceleration worsens, or the transmission nolonger shifts, the transmission is most l...

vehicle automatically shifts into AWD mode. AutomaticAWD operation could be activated by outside tempera-ture, wheel slip, or other predetermined conditions (theremay be a slight delay for AWD engagement after a wheelslip condition occurs). AWD can also be manually se-lected by moving the shift leve...

WARNING! Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous.Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rearwheels. You could lose control of the vehicle andpossibly have an accident. Accelerate slowly andcarefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction(ice, snow, wet mud, loose sand, e...

Flowing/Rising Water WARNING! Do not drive on or cross a road or a path where wateris flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flow-ing water can wear away the road or path’s surfaceand cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water.Furthermore, flowing and/or rising water can carryyour vehicle aw...

POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you goodvehicle response and increased ease of maneuverabilityin tight spaces. The system will provide mechanicalsteering capability if power assist is lost. If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it willstill be possible to st...

apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici-pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho-rized dealer. No chemical flushes should be used in any powersteering system; only the approved lubricant may beused. WARNING! Fluid level should be checked on a level surface andwith the e...

PARK. As an added precaution, turn the front wheelstoward the curb on a downhill grade and away from thecurb on an uphill grade. The foot operated parking brake is positioned below thelower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply theparking brake, push the parking brake pedal down andthen remo...

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. Do not leave the key inthe ignition. A child could operate power win-dows, other controls, or move the vehicle. • B...

WARNING! (Continued) • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys-ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increasebraking or steering efficiency beyond that af-forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes andtires or the traction afforded. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, includingthose ...

flashes when the TCS is active. If the ESP/TCS IndicatorLight begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on theaccelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sureto adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing roadconditions. WARNING! The ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physicsf...

ESP on again, momentarily depress the ESP OFF switchand the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” will turn off. NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains, or when starting off in deep snow,sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the“Partial Off” mode by momentarily depress...

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. Tires designed to this standard haveth...

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...

axles must not be exceeded. For further information onGAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to“Vehicle Loading” in this section. To determine the maximum loading conditions of yourvehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight ofoccupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs orXXX k...

CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al-ways reinstall the valve stem cap (if equipped). Thiswill prevent moisture and dirt from entering thevalve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always“cold tire inflation pressure.” Cold...

vehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, theoriginal tire should be repaired (or replaced) and rein-stalled at the first opportunity. WARNING! Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use only.With these tires, do not drive more than 50 mph(80 km/h). Temporary use spare tires have li...

WARNING! The limited-use spare tires are for emergency useonly. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affectsvehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive morethan 50 mph (80 km/h). Keep inflated to the cold tireinflation pressure listed on either your tire placard orlimited-use spare tire an...

Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tiresto help you in determining when your tires should bereplaced. These indicators are molded into the bottom of the treadgrooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depthbecomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn t...

WARNING! Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after sixyears, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure tofollow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.You could lose control and have an accident resultingin serious injury or death. Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as ...

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...

TIRE CHAINS Use only compact chains or other traction aids that meetSAE type “Class S” specifications. Chains must be theproper size for the vehicle, as recommended by the chainmanufacturer. In addition, only install tire chains onP215/65 R17 and P225/60 R18 size tires. The P245/45R20 size tires do ...

CAUTION! (Continued) • Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructionson the method of installation, operating speed,and conditions for use. Always use the lowersuggested operating speed of the chain manufac-turer if different from the speed recommended bythe manufacture. NOTE: In order to avoid ...

TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate atdifferent loads and perform different steering, driving,and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear atunequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat-terns. These effects can be reduced by timely rotat...

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 used as a tire pressure gaugewhile adjusting your tire pressure. • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causesthe tire to overheat and c...

5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, andreinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare,the TPMS will update automatically and the TPM TelltaleLight will turn OFF, as long as no tire pressure is belowthe low-pressure warning limit in any of the four activeroad tires. The v...

Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The TPM Telltale Light will illuminate in theinstrument cluster and a chime will sound whentire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires. In addition, the EVIC will display one ormore low pressure messages (Left Front, Left Rear, Rig...

turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for theTPMS to receive this information. Check TPMS Warning If a system fault is detected, the TPM Telltale Light willflash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.The system fault will also so...

General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules andRSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired...

• The use of fuel additives, which are now being sold asoctane enhancers, is 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 is notthe responsibility of the manufacturer...

ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on theleft side of the vehicle. If so equipped, use the finger pullto open the door. Otherwise, push in on the left side (nearthe edge) of the fuel filler door to access the fuel filler cap.If the gas cap is los...

NOTE: When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler cap doorreinforcement. CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emissions controlsystem could result from using an improper fueltank filler tube cap (gas cap). • A poorly fitting gas cap could let impu...

WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or nearthe vehicle when the gas cap is removed or thetank filled. • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine isrunning. • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into aportable container that is inside of a vehicle. Youcould be burned. Always p...

VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown onthe “Vehicle Certification Label.” This informationshould be used for passenger and luggage loading asindicated. Do not exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Vehicle Certifi...

NOTE: • Refer to the “Vehicle Certification Label” affixed to therear of the driver’s door for your vehicle’s GVWR andGAWRs. • Refer to the “Tire Placard” for your vehicle’s propertire pressure. TRAILER TOWING In this section, you will find safety tips and informationon limits to the type of towing ...

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. ( 〫 see note) 2.7L & 3.5L Rear WheelDrive (RWD) Automatic 22 sq...

Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight inthe front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of theGross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of yourvehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in therear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side ...

Consider the following items when computing theweight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipmentput in or on your vehicle. • The weight of the driver and all passengers. NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the t...

CAUTION! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)loaded, it should have its own brakes, and theyshould be of adequate capacity. Failure to do thiscould lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higherbrake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances. WARNING! Do not connect trailer brakes to ...

− Extended driving at high RPM should be avoided to prevent excess heat generation. A reduction in vehiclespeed may be required to avoid extended driving athigh RPM. Return to a higher gear range or vehiclespeed when road conditions and RPM level allows. Towing Tips — Cooling System To reduce potent...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 ▫ Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage . . . . . . . . 358 ▫ Preparations For Jacki...

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in theswitch bank near the top center of the instrument panel. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warningflashers. When the Hazard Warning flasher switchis activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn on...

CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damageyour vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,”pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle withthe air conditioner turned off until the pointer dropsback into the normal range. If the pointer remains onthe “H,” turn the engine off immedia...

WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to use as a tool for changingtires only. The jack should not be used to lift thevehicle for service purposes. The vehicle shouldbe jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice orslippery areas. Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage The jack and spare tire are...

4. Remove the spare tire. 5. Remove the fastener securing the jack. WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision orhard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire inthe places provided. Spare Tire Fastener Jack Fastener WHAT TO DO ...

Preparations For Jacking 6. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from theedge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slipperyareas. 7. Set the parking brake. 8. Place the shift lever into PARK. 9. Turn OFF the ignition. 10. Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers. 11. Block the front and re...

WARNING! (Continued) • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on ajack. • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on ajack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Only use the jack in the positions indicated andfor lifting this vehicle during a tire change. • If worki...

2. If equipped with steel wheels, do not remove thewheel cover at this time. If equipped with aluminumwheels where the center cap covers the lug nuts, use thelug wrench to pry the center cap off carefully beforeraising the vehicle. WARNING! To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheelcovers w...

3. Before raising the vehicle, use the lug wrench toloosen, but not remove, the lug nuts on the wheel withthe flat tire. Turn the lug nuts counterclockwise one turnwhile the wheel is still on the ground. 4. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest tothe flat tire. Turn the jack screw ...

Jack Engagement Locations 364 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tireand install the spare tire. WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can makethe vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack andhurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enoughto remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts, wheel c...

WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision orhard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire inthe places provided. Compact Spare Tire The compact spare tire is for temporary emergency usewith radial tires. It is engineered to be...

1. Mount the road tire on the axle. For vehicles equippedwith wheel covers, perform Steps 2 and 3. For vehiclesequipped with center caps, proceed to Step 4. 2. Install two lug nuts on the mounting studs, which areon each side of the stud that is in alignment with thevalve stem. Install the lug nuts ...

JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime theignition switch is ON. You can be hurt by the fan. • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to getit started. Vehicles equipped with an automatictransmission cann...

NOTE: The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in theengine compartment for jump-starting. 1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelrysuch as watchbands or bracelets that might make aninadvertent electrical contact. 2. When boost is provi...

the instrument cluster) remains on continuously afterstarting the engine of the vehicle with the dischargedbattery. 8. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the abovesequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan. WARNING! Any procedure other than above could result in: • Personal injur...

CAUTION! (Continued) • If the transmission is not operative or if thevehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles (24 km),then the only approved method of towing is witha flatbed truck. Otherwise, damage to the trans-mission may result. • Do not tow the vehicle from the rear. Damage tothe rear sheet me...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.7L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 䡵 Engine Compartment — 3.5L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 䡵 Engine Compartment — 5.7L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 382 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap . . . . . . . ....

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.7L 1 — Integrated Power Module 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 9 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post 5 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 10 — Wa...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.5L 1 — Integrated Power Module 6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 2 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Coolant Pressure Cap 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 10 — Remote Jump-Start P...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Integrated Power Module 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 7 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 9 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post 5 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 10 — Wa...

TRIP ODOMETER button to turn off the message. If theproblem continues, the message will appear the next timethe vehicle is started. A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler capmay also turn on the MIL. EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEPROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal re...

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...

The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommendedengine oil viscosity for your engine. For information onengine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-ment” in this section. Lubricants that do not have both, the engine oil certifi-cation mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade numbers...

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 forproper maintenance intervals. WARNING! The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) canprovide a measure of protection in the case of enginebackfire. Do not remove the air induction system (aircleaner, hoses, etc.) ...

NOTE: The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in theengine compartment for jump-starting. WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and canburn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluidto contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Don’...

WARNING! (Continued) • The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose thatshould not be disconnected and should only bereplaced with a battery of the same type (vented). CAUTION! • It is essential when replacing the cables on thebattery that the positive cable is attached to thepositive post and the ne...

WARNING! (Continued) • The air conditioning system contains refrigerantunder high pressure. To avoid risk of personalinjury or damage to the system, adding refrigerantor any repair requiring lines to be disconnectedshould be done by an experienced technician. Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R-134...

MOPAR 威 Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy opera- tion and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to theapplication of any lubricant, the parts concerned shouldbe wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricatingexcess oil and grease should be removed. Particularattention should also be gi...

To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer systemin cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets orexceeds the temperature range of your climate. Thisrating information can be found on most washer fluidcontainers. The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gal (4 L) of washerfluid when the ...

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! (Continued) • This vehicle has not been designed for use withpropylene glycol-based engine coolant (anti-freeze). Use of propylene glycol-based enginecoolant (antifreeze) is not recommended. Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved enginecoolant (antifreeze) that allows e...

NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) andwill require more frequent engine coolant (antifreeze)changes. Cooling System Pressure Cap The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss ofcoolant, and to ensure that engine coolant (antifre...

rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani-mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-basedengine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow itto remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by achild, contact a physician immediately. Clean up anyground spills immediately. Coola...

coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, contents ofcoolant recovery bottle must also be protected againstfreezing. • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions arerequired, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottledoes not drop when the engine cools, the coolingsystem should be pressure ...

Master Cylinder - Brake Fluid Level Check Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediatelyif the brake system warning light indicates system fail-ure. Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per-forming underhood services. Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removingth...

The front differential fill plug is located on the outercover near the halfshaft attachment. To inspect the differ-ential fluid level, remove the fill plug. The fluid levelshould be even with or slightly below the bottom of thehole. Fluid Changes Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 forp...

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 t...

Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regularcleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirtcan act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholsteryand should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft clothand MOPAR 威 Total Clean or eq...

quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Donot use scrapers or other sharp instrument that mayscratch the elements. When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on thetowel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleanerdirectly on the mirror. Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses T...

FUSES Integrated Power Module The Integrated Power Module (IPM) is located in theengine compartment. This module contains fuses andrelays. 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 a...

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-Fuse Description 1 — 15 AmpBlue Washer Motor 2 — 25 AmpNeutral Powertrain ControlModule (PCM) 3 — 25 AmpNeutral Ignition Run/Start 4 — 25 AmpNeutral Alternator/EGR Sole-noid 5 — — — 6 — 25 AmpNeutral Ignition Coils/Injectors/Short Runner Valve 7 — — — 8 — 25 AmpNeutral Sta...

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

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-Fuse Description 1 60 AmpYellow — Ignition Off Draw (IOD) 2 40 AmpGreen — Integrated Power Mod-ule (IPM) 3 — — — 4 40 AmpGreen — Integrated Power Mod-ule (IPM) 5 30 AmpPink — Heated Seats - ifequipped 6 — 20 AmpYellow Fuel Pump 7 — — — Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-Fuse Descr...

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-Fuse Description 16 — — — 17 — 20 AmpYellow Cluster 18 — 20 AmpYellow Selectable Power Outlet 19 — 10 AmpRed Stop Lights 20 — — — 21 — — — 22 — — — 23 — — — 24 — — — 25 — — — 26 — — — Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-Fuse Description 27 — 10 AmpRed Occupant Restraint Con-troller...

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-Fuse Description 35 — 5 AmpOrange Antenna Module - ifequipped/Power Mir-rors 36 — 20 AmpYellow Hands-Free Phone - ifequipped/Video Moni-tor - if equipped/Radio 37 — 15 AmpBlue Transmission 38 — 10 AmpRed Cargo Light/SatelliteReceiver (SDARS) Video- if equipped/VehicleInfor...

Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, andPark/Turn Light — Models with High IntensityDischarge Headlights (HID) HID Headlights The headlights are a type of high voltage discharge tube.High voltage can remain in the circuit even with theHEADLIGHT switch off and the key removed. Because of this, yo...

Backup Light, Side Marker Light, Tail/Turn Light,and Tail/Stop Light 1. Open the Trunk. 2. Remove two fasteners from the back of the tail lightassembly. 3. Pull back the trunk liner. 4. Remove the remaining fastener from the back of thetail light assembly. 5. Push the electrical connector locking ta...

11. Reinstall the tail light assembly, fasteners, electricalconnector, and trunk liner. 12. Close the trunk. License Light 1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly andinstall the replacement bu...

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 2.7 Liter Engine 18 Gallons 68 Liters 3.5 Liter Engine without All Wheel Drive 18 Gallons 68 Liters 3.5 Liter Engine with All Wheel Drive 19 Gallons 72 Liters 5.7 Liter Engine 19 Gallons 72 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 2.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20...

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent Engine Oil (2.7L Engine) Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirem...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 432 䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . 434 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...

• Check all lights and other electrical items for correctoperation. At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance itemsmay result in damage to the vehicle. Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maint...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 451 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451 ▫ Be Reasonable With R...

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...

a 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 contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto SafetyHotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153), or go t...

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...

Auto Up Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,31Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Automatic Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . ....

Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199,213,216,226Coin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . ....

Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369Overheating . . . . . ...

Engine Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133,176Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Low Tire Pressure System . . ...

Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 306Power Deck Lid Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Distribution Center (Fuses) . . . . . ...

Water Driving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,154Window Airbag (Side Curtain) . . . . ....

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