Dodge 2010 Grand Caravan - Manuals

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. 1 INTRODUCTION 7

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 䡵 Sentry Key 威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This systemconsists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) withintegral ignition switch. You can insert the Key Fob intothe ignition switch with either side up. Wireless Ignition N...

Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. It also containsthe Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and anemergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicleshould the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmittergo dead. The emergency...

NOTE: Power window switches will also remain active for up to 90 seconds after the ignition switch has beenturned to LOCK, depending upon the accessory delaysetting. Opening the front door will cancel this feature. WARNING! NEVER leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingunattended children in a veh...

vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Thesystem will shut the engine off in two seconds if aninvalid Key Fob is used to start the engine. After turning the ignition switch to the ON position, theVehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for abulb check. If the light remai...

CAUTION! Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle andlock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. At the time of purchase, the original owner is providedwith a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number isrequired for authorized dealer re...

lamps and/or turn signals will flash and Vehicle SecurityLight will flash repeatedly and the horn will sound. Foran additional 15 minutes, only the headlights, park lampsand/or turn signals and Vehicle Security Light will flash.The engine will run only if a valid key is used to start thevehicle. Rea...

NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console and liftgate lightsdo not turn on if the dimmer control is in the interiorlights ON position (extreme top position). • The Illuminated Entry System will not operate if thedimmer control is in the extreme downward position. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) —IF EQ...

Using the RKE Transmitter Three-button RKE transmitters will provide basic UN-LOCK, LOCK and PANIC functions. Seven-button RKE transmitters will provide functionsthat allow the same basic operation as the three-button,but may also be used to operate the power liftgate (optional), power sliding doors...

Remote Unlock Doors and Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKEtransmitter once to unlock the driver’s side or twice tounlock all doors and liftgate. The Illuminated Entrysystem also turns on. Remote Key Unlock on First Press This feature lets you program the system to unlock eithert...

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate theVehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the VehicleSecurity Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound.Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the VehicleSecurity Alarm. Remote Lock Doors a...

2. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans-mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 sec-onds. Then, press the PANIC button while still holdingthe LOCK button. 3. Release both buttons at the same time. 4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press-ing the LOCK button o...

Transmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032battery. NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.See: www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the backhousing or the printed circuit board. 1. With ...

equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle,insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch and turn theswitch to the ON position. NOTE: • The ignition switch must be in the ON position inorder to drive the vehicle. • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC...

When to Reset Remote Start The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum oftwo times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of onefailed start, where the Remote Starting sequence wasinitiated but the engine stopped cranking without start-ing. After either of these conditions, or if the Vehicle...

If the lock plunger is rearward when you shut either sidesliding door, the door will lock. Make sure the keys arenot inside the vehicle before closing the door. WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of anaccident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive aswell as when you park and lea...

Power Door Locks — If Equipped 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 KeyFob is in the ignition, and any front door is open, thepower locks will not operate. This prevents you fromaccide...

If you press the power door lock switch while the slidingdoor is open, the sliding door will lock. Lock Doors Automatically — If Equipped If the Lock Doors Automatically feature is enabled, thedoor locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’sspeed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The Lock Doors Automat...

WINDOWS Power Vent Windows — If Equipped Switches on the driver’s door trim panel let the driveroperate the two vent windows from the driver’s seat. Power Windows You can control either the front or rear windows usingswitches located on the driver’s door trim panel. Theswitches will operate only whe...

NOTE: Power Window switches will also remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has beenturned to LOCK, depending upon the accessory delaysetting. Opening a front door will cancel this feature. Power Window Lockout Switch — If Equipped The driver may lock out all power windows by ...

Front Passenger Power Window Switch There is a single switch on the front passenger’s doortrim panel which operates the passenger door windowand locks and unlocks all doors. The switch will operateonly when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACCposition and during power accessory delay. Front Passe...

Sliding Side Door Power Window Switch —If Equipped Second row passengers may open and close the slidingdoor window by a single switch on the door handleassembly. The switches will operate only when the ignition switchis in the ON or ACC position and during power acces-sory delay. NOTE: The switches ...

Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped The front window switches may be equipped with anAuto-Down feature. Press the window switch past thedetent, release, and the window will go down automati-cally. To open the window part way, press the window switchpart way and release it when you want the window tostop...

To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol-lowing guidelines: • Always open the door smoothly. • Avoid high impacts against the door stop when open-ing the door. This is very important when your vehicleis parked on an incline as the door will slide faster inthe downhill direction. • There...

Press the button on the RKE transmitter twice within fiveseconds to open a power sliding door. When the door isfully open, pressing the button twice within five secondsa second time will close the door. There are power sliding side door switches located on thetrim panel just in front of the power sl...

To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding doorsfrom the rear seats, press the power sliding door masterlock button, located in the overhead console, to disable theswitches and handles for the rear seat passengers. NOTE: • The power sliding side door switches will not open ifthe shift lev...

2. Cycle the ignition switch ON/LOCK five times endingin the ON position (do not start the engine). 3. Within 10 seconds of the final cycle, press the HAZ-ARD switch. 4. A single chime will sound to signify that you havesuccessfully completed the programming. You can turn the feature back on by repe...

Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock To provide a safer environment for small children ridingin the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with aChild Protection Door Lock system. NOTE: When the Child Protection Door Lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using theoutside door...

NOTE: • After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system,always test the door from the inside to make certain itis in the desired position. • The power sliding side door switches will not open thepower sliding doors if the vehicle is in gear or thevehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h). • The powe...

If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with thepower liftgate feature, pressing the button on the RKEtransmitter will result in the liftgate becoming unlockedfor 30 seconds allowing you to manually access theliftgate area. Power Liftgate — If Equipped The power liftgate may be opened manually...

The power liftgate may be closed by pressing the button,located in the upper left trim in the liftgate opening.Pushing once will only close the liftgate. This buttoncannot be used to open the liftgate. When the RKE transmitter button is pressed and theFlash Lights feature is enabled, the tail lights...

Gas props support the liftgate in the open position.However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera-ture, it may be necessary to assist the props whenopening the liftgate in cold weather. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in yourvehicle are the restraint systems: • ...

If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sizedseat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tetherfor CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to holdinfant and child restraint systems. For more informationon LATCH, see Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren(LATCH). NOTE: The Advan...

WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could makeyour injuries in a collision much worse. You mightsuffer internal injuries, or you could even slide outof part of the belt. Follow these instructions towear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas-sengers safe, too. • Two peopl...

WARNING! • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous.Your body could strike the inside surfaces of thevehicle in a collision, increasing head and neckinjury. A belt worn under the arm can causeinternal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulderbones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so thatyo...

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 into the bucklenearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop yo...

Pull the strap down and secure the small latch plate ofthe lap belt into the small buckle until you hear a “click”. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it iscomfortable and not resting on your neck. When the beltis long enough to fit, insert the large latch plate into thebuckle until yo...

As a guide, if you are shorter than average you willprefer a lower position, and if you are taller than averageyou will prefer a higher position. When you release theanchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure thatit is locked in position. Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode —If Equipped I...

Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped The seat belts for both front seating positions may beequipped with pretensioning devices that are designed toremove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.These devices improve the performance of the seat beltby assuring that the belt is tight abo...

When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front halfof the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gapbetween the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR.This system is designed to help prevent or reduce theextent of injuries to the driver and front passenger incertain types of rear impacts....

CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper-ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the headrestraints are placed in their proper positions in orderto minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of acollision. NOTE: For more information on properly adjusting and positionin...

3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lockinto the back decorative plastic half. 1 — Downward Movement2 — Rearward Movement 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mecha- nism 64 THI...

NOTE: • If you have difficulties or problems resetting theActive Head Restraints, see an authorized dealer. • For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraintschecked by a qualified specialist at an authorizeddealer. Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System(BeltAlert 姞 ) If the driver ’s or front pa...

NOTE: Although BeltAlert 威 has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminatewhile the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled orretracted. Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat beltsthroughout their pregnancies. Keeping the mother safe ...

instrument panel, above the glove compartment. Thewords SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. NOTE: These airbags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Airbags. The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflatordesign. This allows the airbag to have different rates ofi...

When the airbag deploys, it opens the seam between thefront and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each airbagdeploys independently, that is a left side impact deploysthe left airbag only and a right-side impact deploys onlythe right airbag. Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain(SABIC) — If Equipp...

The system includes side impact sensors adjacent to bothfront and rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploythe SABIC airbags during impacts that require airbagoccupant protection. WARNING! • If your vehicle is equipped with left and rightSupplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain(SABIC), do...

If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modifiedto accommodate a disabled person, contact the CustomerCenter. Phone numbers are provided under ⬙ If You Need Assistance ⬙ in this manual. WARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to moresevere injuries in a collision. The airbags wor...

The ORC contains a backup power supply system thatmay deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power orit becomes disconnected prior to deployment. Also, the ORC turns on the Airbag WarningLight in the instrument panel for approxi-mately four to six seconds for a self-checkwhen the ignition is f...

covers the window. The airbag inflates in about 30 ms(about one-quarter of the time that it takes to blink youreyes) with enough force to injure you if you are not beltedand seated properly, or if items are positioned in the areawhere the side curtain airbag inflates. This especiallyapplies to child...

NOTE: Front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all collisions. This does not mean something is wrong withthe airbag system. If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, anyor all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra-sions and/or skin reddening...

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

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

2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not berecorded (e.g., loss of battery power). In conjunction with other data gathered during a com-plete accident investigation, the electronic data may beused by Chrysler Group LLC and others to learn moreabout the possible causes of crashes and associat...

4. Otherwise required by law. Data parameters that are recorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status forelectronically-controlled safety systems, including theairbag system • Vehicle speed • Engine RPM • Brake switch status • Pedal position • And other parameters depending on vehic...

To position a child into the Integrated Child Booster Seatfollow these steps: 1. Pull the release handle forward to release the latch andseat cushion. Then, lift seat cushion up and push back tolock it in the booster seat position. WARNING! Failure to comply with the following conditionscould result...

2. Place the child upright in the seat with their backfirmly against the seatback. 3. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat belt. 4. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessaryto allow the seat belt to go around the child’s lap. NOTE: The lap portion of the seat belt should be low...

Integrated Child Seat — If Equipped Operating instructions for the second row bench seatwith Integrated Child Seat are included with the seat. Ifthe instructions are not with the seat or in the Owner’sManual Package, replacement instruction can be ob-tained. To obtain Integrated Child Seat replaceme...

WARNING! In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby,can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The forcerequired to hold even an infant on your lap couldbecome so great that you could not hold the child, nomatter how strong you are. The child and otherscould be badly injured. Any child...

WARNING! Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used inthe front seat of a vehicle with a front passengerairbag. An airbag deployment could cause severeinjury or death to infants in this position. • Rearward-facing child seats and infant carriers must NEVER be used while the second row Swivel ’n ...

Children Too Large for Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder beltcomfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bendover the front of the seat when their back is against theseatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. • Make sure that the child is upright in ...

belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plateinto the buckle with the release button facing out. • If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling andpushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnectthe latch plate from the buckle, turn the bucklearound, and insert the latch plate...

• If your child restraint seat is not LATCH-compatible,install the restraint using the vehicle seat belts. Installing the Lower Attachments: 1. The vehicle lower anchorages are round bars locatedat the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. 2. Loosen the adjusters on the lower child r...

Installing the Top Tether Strap(with either Lower Anchors or Vehicle Seat Belt): 1. Route the top tether strap under the adjustable headrestraint between the steel posts. 2. Provide enough slack (reference child restraint in-structions) for the tether strap to reach the tether anchorlocated near the...

WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead toincreased head motion and possible injury to thechild. Use only the anchor positions directly behindthe child seat to secure a child restraint top tetherstrap. Installing the Child Restraint Using the VehicleSeat Belts The seat belts in the ...

Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnessesor pet carriers that are secured by seat belts. REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (COMMERCIALVEHICLES ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED Commercial cargo vehicles are not designed for use as afamily vehicle and are not intended for carrying childrenin the front pas...

WARNING! Rearward-facing infant restraints must never be se-cured in the passenger seat of a vehicle with apassenger airbag. In an accident, a passenger airbagmay deploy causing severe injury or death to infantsriding in rearward-facing infant restraints. Restraining Infants and Small Children with ...

• Children more than 40 lbs (18 kg) should be secured inthe passenger seat in a child restraint or belt-positioning booster seat with the seat adjusted to the rear most position . Older children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seatsshould ride properly buckled in the pass...

WARNING! The vehicle tether anchor is designed to be used witha child restraint only. It should not be used for anyother purpose. Before use, inspect the tether anchorstrap for nicks, abrasions, discoloration, and loosethreads. If these or any other condition that mightaffect the performance of the ...

If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, makesure that all windows are closed and the climate controlBLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use therecirculation mode. The best protection against carbon monoxide entry intothe vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaustsystem....

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped . . . 110 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . 110 ▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 ▫ Driver’s ...

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

CAUTION! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, neverspray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe themirror clean. Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a s...

Driver’s Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped The driver’s outside mirror will automatically adjust forglare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlledby the inside automatic dimming mirror and can beturned on or off by pressing the button at the base of theinside mirror. The mirror will...

Select a mirror and press one of the four arrows for thedirection you want the mirror to move. Driver’s side power mirror preselected positions can becontrolled by the optional Driver Memory Seat Feature.Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding theFeatures of Your Vehicle” for further informa...

Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor.To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swingthe mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automati-cally. Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights. BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED The B...

The BSM system monitors the detection zone from threedifferent entry points (Side, Rear, Front) while driving tosee if an alert is necessary. The BSM system will issue analert during these types of zone entries. Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from eitherside of th...

Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speedless than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains inthe blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warninglight will be illuminated. If the difference in speedbetween the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph(16 km/h), the...

WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid tohelp detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSMsystem is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy-clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equippedwith the BSM system, always check your vehiclesmirrors, glance over your shoulder, and...

NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If thesensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, thesystem will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, thedriver is alerted using both the visual a...

signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alertpresent on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime willalso be sounded. Whenever a turn signal and detectedobject are present on the same side at the same time, boththe visual and audio alerts will be issued. In addition tothe audible alert ...

VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED Voice Command can be initiated by pressing the VRbutton located on the radio or steering wheel controls (if equipped). Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ PhoneUser Manual located on the DVD for further details. SEATS Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restrai...

Manual Front And Second Row Seat Adjuster The adjusting bar is located under the front of the seat.Pull the bar upward and move the seat to the desiredposition. Release the bar to lock the seat into position.Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on theseat to be sure the seat adjusters have...

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 fatally injured. Use the recliner onlywhen the vehicle is parked. Manual Reclining Seat Control 3 UNDERSTANDING THE F...

Manual Lumbar Adjust Lever — If Equipped The lumbar adjustment lever is located on the outboardside of the seat. To increase the support, rotate the leverdownward. To decrease the support, rotate the handleupward. WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. The sudden movement...

WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. The sudden movement of the seat couldcause you to lose control. The seat belt might not beproperly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjustany seat only while the vehicle is parked. CAUTION! DO NOT place any article under a power se...

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. After turning the ignition ON, you can choose from High,Low, or Off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in eachswitch indicate the ...

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 condition must exercisecare when using the seat heater. It may cause burnseven at low temperatures, especially if us...

To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the headrestraint (on some models, you may need to press thepush button). To lower the head restraint, press the pushbutton, located at the base of the head restraint, and pushdownward on the head restraint. Active Head Restraint — If Equipped For comfort ...

WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place items over the top of the Active HeadRestraint, such as coats, seat covers or portableDVD players. These items may interfere with theoperation of the Active Head Restraint in the eventof an accident and could result in serious injury ordeath. • Active Head Restrai...

3. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the ⬙ LOCK ⬙ position and then pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. 4. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever located on theoutboard side of the seat and fold the seatback down. Toassure the seatback is latched in the folded position,addit...

5. Pull rearward on the release strap located at the rear ofthe seat and tumble the seat forward into the storage bin. 6. Close the storage bin cover. CAUTION! The storage bin cover must be locked and flat toavoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks,which have minimal clearance to the cov...

2. Pull up on the handle to lift the seat out of the storagebin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat anchors. 3. Pull upward on the seatback recliner lever, located onthe outboard side of the seat, to return the seatback to itsfull upright position. 4. Adjust the head restraint to the desire...

To tilt the seat, pull forward on the release strap locatedon the front of the seat between the seatback and seatcushion and tilt the seat fully forward. To return the seat to its upright position, push rearwardon the seatback until it latches. Always ensure that it isfully latched. WARNING! In the ...

• Seats are removable WARNING! When the seatback release handle is lifted, the seat-back will rotate forward. To avoid injury, if you arenot seated in the seat, stay clear from the area in thepath of the rotating seatback. Swivel ’n Go™ Seating Features 1 — Moveable Armrest 4 — Fore-Aft Adjustment 2...

To swivel the seat: Pull the lower handle on the outboardside of the seat and push the side of the seatback to beginrotation. Once the seat begins to rotate, the handle maybe released. The seat locks in position once reaching theforward or rearward positions only. Seatbacks fold forward on an angle,...

WARNING! (Continued) • Make sure the Swivel ’n Go™ seat is in a lockedposition with the release handle fully engaged.Test the seat after it is locked to see that it doesn’tswivel. Removing Swivel ’n Go™ Premium Seating —If Equipped 1. Remove any obstructions from the floor behind theseat, and stow t...

5. Lower the release handle located at the bottom frontedge of the seat. Each seat weighs about 90 lbs (41 kg). NOTE: Electrical contacts for the available heated seats automatically disengage or engage as the seat is removedor installed. The contacts slide past each other as the seatis rolled to an...

The table and leg are stored beneath the floor when not inuse. To install the table follow these steps: 1. Open the floor storage cover in front of the second rowseats. 2. Remove the pole and table top by loosening the hookand loop straps. 3. Swivel the second row seats so they are facing the rear. ...

NOTE: You will hear an audible “click” when the lock button engages the base. 6. Place the table top over the installed pole aligningwith the mating feature of the underside of the table top.Apply pressure on the table top and press downward. NOTE: You will hear an audible “click” when the table lat...

2. Pull horizontally on the latch to activate the releasefrom the pole. 3. While pulling on the latch, pull upward to remove thetable top from the pole. NOTE: The table top should be removed from the leg prior to removing the leg from its mounting base. 4. Locate the release button on the pole. Pres...

Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery baghandles are built into the seatbacks of all rear seats andsome front seats. The floor supports the partial weight ofthe bagged goods. Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped While the bench seat does not stow in the flo...

WARNING! If not properly latched, the bench seats could becomeloose. Personal injuries could result. After reinstall-ing these seats, be sure the red indicator button onthe release handles return into the handles. Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped The power recline feature, located on the side o...

NOTE: • Disconnect the center shoulder belt from the smallbuckle and lower the head restraints before attemptingto fold/stow the power third row seats. • To abort seat operation while seat is in motion, press adifferent seat position selector switch to stop the seat.Once the seat stops moving, then ...

To Unfold Third Row Seats 1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of thestorage bin and push the seat forward until the anchorslatch. 2. Pull release strap marked “1” to unlock the recliner. 3. Pulling strap “3” releases the seatback to return to itsfull upright position. 4. Adjust the h...

WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death, NEVER operate thevehicle with occupants in the third row seat while inthe tailgate mode. DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED The Memory Buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panelcan be programmed to recall the driver’s seat, driver’soutside mirror, adjustable ...

to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features” in “UnderstandingYour Instrument Panel” for further information. 12. Repeat the above steps to set the next Memoryposition using the other numbered Memory button or tolink another RKE transmitter to memory. Memory Posit...

between 0.9 – 2.7 in (22.7 – 67.7 mm) forward of therear stop. The seat will return to its previously setposition when you insert the key into the ignitionswitch and turn it out of the LOCK position. • The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when thedriver seat position is less than 0.9 in (22....

2. Move to the front of the vehicle and look inside thecenter of the hood opening. Locate, then push the safetycatch lever to the right while raising the hood at the sametime. Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the openposition. CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood tocl...

LIGHTS All of the lights, except the Hazard Warning lights,headlight high beams and flash-to-pass, are controlled byswitches to the left of the steering column on the instru-ment panel. Interior Lighting Interior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate isopened, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) t...

Halo Lights — If Equipped Halo lights are strategically placed soft lighting that helpto illuminate specific areas to aid the occupants inlocating specific features while driving at night. To activate the Halo lights, push in the Haloswitch control knob. Pressing the switch con-trol knob in a second...

ignition switch OFF. To turn the Automatic System off,turn the headlight switch clockwise to the O (OFF)position. NOTE: The engine must be running before the head- lights will come on in the Automatic mode. Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped When your headlights are in the Automatic mode and th...

When exiting the vehicle the driver can choose to havethe headlights remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds or notremain on. To change the timer setting, see your autho-rized dealer. The headlight delay time is programmable on vehiclesequipped with an EVIC. Refer to “Electronic VehicleInformation Center...

Front Fog Lights — If Equipped To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parkinglights or the low beam headlights and push in theheadlight switch control knob. Pressing the head- light switch control knob in a second time will turn thefront fog lights off. Battery Protection This feature provide...

NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outsidelight bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever ismoved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb isdefective. Turn Signal Warning If the vehicle electronics sense that the...

Flash-To-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights bylightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. Thiswill cause the headlights to turn on at high beam andremain on until the lever is released. WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch withint...

WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshieldcould lead to an accident. You might not see othervehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing ofthe windshield during freezing weather, warm thewindshield with the defroster before and duringwindshield washer use. Rain Sensing Wipers — ...

• The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and offthrough the EVIC (if equipped). Refer to “ElectronicVehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand-ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. The Rain Sensing system has protective featur...

To tilt the column, push the lever downward to theunlocked position. Move the steering column up ordown, as desired. Pull the lever upward to the lockedposition to lock the steering column firmly in place. WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving.Adjusting the steering column while d...

Press the button forward to move the pedals forward(toward the front of the vehicle). Press the button rearward to move the pedals rearward(toward the driver). • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF. • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic Sp...

WARNING! Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving.You could lose control and have an accident. Alwaysadjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes over theaccelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 ...

Varying The Speed Setting When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in-crease speed by pushing up and holding the RESUMEACCEL lever. If the lever is continually held in theRESUME ACCEL position, the set speed will continue toincrease until the lever is released, then the new set speedwill be...

ParkSense 姞 Sensors The ParkSense 威 sensors, located in the rear fascia/ bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that iswithin the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect obstacles from approximately12 in (30 cm) up to 79 in (200 cm) from the rearfascia/bumper in the horizontal direction,...

ParkSense 姞 Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning displaywill turn ON indicating the system status. Park Assist ON Park Assist Disabled 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173

The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showingthree solid arcs and will produce a 1 ⁄ 2 second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display willshow fewer arcs and the sound tone will change fromslow, to fast, to continuous. Slow Tone 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YO...

PARKVIEW 姞 REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView 威 Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screenimage of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift leveris put into REVERSE. The image will be displayed on theNavigation/Multimedia radio display sc...

CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must bedriven slowly when using ParkView 威 to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen. It is recom-mended that the driver look frequently over his/her shoulder when using ParkView 威 . NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or anything else build...

“check entire surroundings” displayed across the top ofthe screen. After five seconds this note will disappear. 5. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rearcamera mode is exited and the audio screen appearsagain. OVERHEAD CONSOLES Front Overhead Console Two versions of the overhead consol...

Courtesy/Interior Lighting At the forward end of the console are two courtesy lights(standard dome light has two buttons). The lights turn onwhen a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened.If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) the lights will also turn on when the UN...

An additional LED at the front of the rear console shinesdown on the front foot-well area while in courtesy mode,for added convenience. Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped The overhead console has two sets of courtesy lights. Thelights turn on when a front door, a sliding door or theliftgate ...

Rear Console Halo Lighting The rear overhead console has recessed halo lightingaround the perimeter of the console base. This featureprovides additional lighting options while traveling andis controlled by the headlight switch. Refer to “Lights/Halo Lights — If Equipped” in “Understanding theFeature...

WARNING! • Your motorized door or gate will open and closewhile you are training the universal transceiver.Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or otherobjects are in the path of the door or gate. Only usethis transceiver with a garage door opener that hasa “stop and reverse” feature as requ...

Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 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 handheld transmitter button until the HomeLink 威 indicator changes from a slow ...

This can usually be found where the hanging antennawire is attached to the garage door opener motor. It isNOT the button normally used to open and close thedoor. 6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAININGbutton. The name and color of the button may vary bymanufacturer. NOTE: You have 30 secon...

Using HomeLink 威 To operate, press and release the programmedHomeLink 威 button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator,security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting,etc.,). The handheld transmitter of the device may also beused at any time....

Closing the Sunroof Manually To close the sunroof from an open or vent position, pressand hold the switch forward. The sunroof will close fullyand stop automatically. Release the switch to stop sun-roof travel at any point. Sunroof Sunshade Operation The sunroof sunshade can be opened manually. How-...

with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening tominimize the buffeting or open any window. Sunroof Maintenance Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to cleanthe glass panel. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED Two 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets are located on thelower instrument pa...

CAUTION! (Continued) • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade thebattery even more quickly. Only use these inter-mittently and with greater caution. • After the use of high power draw accessories, orlong periods of the vehicle not being started...

CUPHOLDERS There are nine cupholders in the interior. Two cupholdersin the center front instrument panel, four in the floorconsoles and three more are located in the third rowquarter trim panel. All liners are removable for cleaning. Pull the flexibleliner from the cupholder drawer or tray starting ...

Interior Bottle Holders There are four bottle holders located in the interior. Onebottle holder is molded into each front interior door trimpanels, and one bottle holder is molded into each sidesliding interior door trim panel. Each holder accommo-dates up to a 20 oz (.6 L) plastic bottle. WARNING! ...

of the two cupholders in the center front instrumentpanel. To install the ash receiver, align the receiver so thethumb grip on the lid is facing rearward. Press the ashreceiver into either of the cup wells to secure. Pullupward on the ash receiver to remove for cleaningand/or storage. The left rear ...

Lower Glove Compartment To open the lower compartment pull out on the releasehandle. NOTE: The lower compartment is equipped with a lock that is part of the compartment handle (2). Door Trim Panel Storage Front Door Storage Both interior front door panels have multiple pockets forstorage. Sliding Si...

WARNING! If containers of hot liquid are place in the bottleholder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn-ing the occupants. Be careful when closing the doorsto avoid injury. Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped The driver’s seatback has a primary storage pocket on allmodels and an optional ...

Umbrella Holder An umbrella holder has been conveniently molded intothe left front door entry scuff molding. Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped The seat storage bins are located on the floor in front ofthe second row seats. The area below the covers can beused for storage when the second row...

CAUTION! NOTE: The storage bin cover must be locked and flatto avoid damage from contact with the front seattracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover. WARNING! In an accident, serious injury could result if the seatstorage bin covers are not properly latched. • DO NOT drive the vehicle with ...

Seat Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever As a security measure, your vehicle may be built with aStorage Bin Cover Emergency Release is built into thestorage bin cover latching mechanism. NOTE: In the event of an individual being locked inside the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opene...

Cargo Area Storage The liftgate sill plate has a raised line with the statement“Load To This Line”. This line indicates how far rearwardcargo can be placed without interfering with liftgateclosing. NOTE: With all rear seats stowed or removed, 4 x 8 foot sheets of building material will fit on the ve...

• The basic console is removable from the vehicle foradditional floor space by removing the cap and clip atthe console base. To Remove The Basic Floor Console 1. Remove the front anchor cup plug and clip. 2. Slide the console base forward while lifting slightly toclear the rear load floor hook. 3. R...

• Top tray storage • Upper storage bin can hold nine regular or 18 thin CDsor other items • Large console center storage will store headphones forthe available rear DVD entertainment system or otheritems • 12 Volt DC power outlet provides continuous powerinside the console for cell phones or other e...

holder insert for both cavities can easily be removed forcleaning. The cupholders will also accommodate largesize cups and 20 oz (.6 L) bottles. Position 1 shows the console closed with four cupholdersand a convenient storage tray. Position 2 shows the raised storage tray revealing a largestorage ar...

easy access to the storage area below and provides two ofthe four cupholders for the second row passengers. Position 4 shows the complete console in its rearmostposition. Again, lifting second latch handle at the front ofthe console, allows complete access to a lower storage binand provides addition...

3. Pull rearward to disengage from floor and removeconsole. To reinstall the console: 1. Position the console at a slight angle (rear slightlyhigher than the front). 2. Slide the console forward into the floor bracket. 3. Rotate the rear of the console down until it is restingon the floor bracket. 4...

CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage tothe heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rearwindow. Do not use abrasive window cleaners onthe interior surface of the window. Use a soft clothand a mild washing solution, wiping parallel tothe heating elements. Labe...

ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry theweight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. Theload must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should beuniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars. Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbar...

WARNING! Cargo must be securely tied before driving yourvehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off thevehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per-sonal injury or property damage. Follow the RoofRack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roofrack. SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED Sun screens ar...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 䡵 Instrument Cluster – Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 䡵 Instrument Cluster – Premium . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 䡵 Instrument Cluster — Anniversary . . . . . . . . . 226 䡵 Instrument Cl...

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Vents 5 — Storage Bin 9 — Storage or DVD 13 — Switch Bank 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Upper Glove Compartment 10 — Cup Holders 14 — Ignition Switch 3 — Shift Lever 7 — Lower Glove Compartment 11 — Storage Bin 15 — Dimmer Switch 4 — Radio 8 — Climate Controls 12 — Pow...

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – BASE 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – PREMIUM 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — ANNIVERSARY 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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. Fuel Door Reminder The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that theFuel Filler Door is located on the left side of thevehicle. 3. Temperature Gauge The ...

WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on isdangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed.It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could havean accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately. Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System(ABS), are also equipped with Electr...

COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) —IF EQUIPPED NOTE: • The compass on your vehicle is self-calibrating, elimi-nating the need to manually calibrate the compass. • If the vehicle is equipped with a Chrysler ™ gps(Navigation Radio), the NAV system will provide thecompass direction, and the variance an...

When the appropriate conditions exist, the followingmessages will display: NE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eight-point compass headings are displayed (N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE, SW) 14°F . . . . . . . . . . . . Temperature (Fahrenheit or Celsius) AVG . . . . . . . . . Average Fuel Economy (U.S. or Metri...

Compass/Temperature Display 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. When properly set, the com...

To Set the Variance Start the engine and leave the transmission gear selectorlever in the PARK position. Press and hold the CMTCreset button (for approximately ten seconds) until thecurrent variance zone number is displayed. To change thezone, press and release the CMTC reset button to increasethe v...

This system conveniently allows the driver to select avariety of useful information by pressing the switchesmounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of thefollowing: • System Status display • Vehicle information warning message displays • Tire Pressure Monitor System • Personal Settings (Cus...

after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the nextscheduled oil change interval. The engine oil changeindicator system is duty-cycle based, which means theengine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent uponyour personal driving style. Unless reset, this message will continue to display eacht...

Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled withthe fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance isdetermined by a weighted average of the instantaneousand average fuel economy, according to the current fueltank level. NOTE: Significant changes in driving style o...

Compass Display / ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) —If Equipped The compass readings indicate the directionthe vehicle is facing. Press and release thecompass button to display one of eightcompass readings, and the outside tempera-ture. NOTE: The system will display the last known outside temperature when star...

2. Press the MENU button until Personal Settings(Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached. 3. Press the STEP button until “Calibrate Compass” isdisplayed in the EVIC. 4. Press and release the RESET button to start the cali-bration. The “CAL” indicator will be displayed in theEVIC. 5. Complete...

NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Cell Phones, Lap-tops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compassmodule is located, and it can cause interference with thecompass sensor, and it may give false readings. 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Pre...

RKE Linked To Memory When this feature is selected the memory seat, mirror,and radio settings will return to the memory set positionwhen the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is pressed. Ifthis feature is not selected then the memory seat, mirror,and radio settings can only return to the memory setposit...

NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia isnot damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned.Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensoralignment. Having a sensor that is misaligned will resultin the BSM not operatin...

Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate,and remain on for up to 90 seconds, when the doors areunlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make your selec-tion, press and release the RESET button until OFF,30 sec., 60 sec., or 90 sec. appears. A...

want to select, touch the screen where the word “Page” isdisplayed to view additional time zones in the menu. 5. Touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed. Clock Setting Procedure — RER/REN Radio Uconnect™ gps — RER Only The GPS receiver used in this system is synchronized tothe time data ...

Changing the Time Zone 1. Turn on the radio. 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. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” aredisplayed. The time zone selection menu will appe...

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...

Press the RND button a second time to stop RandomPlay. Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3file recording media and formats are limited. Whenwriting MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric-tions. Supported Media (Disc Types) The MP3 file recordin...

Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.Multisession discs may contain combinations of normalCD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files).Discs created with an option such as ⬙ keep disc open after writing ⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of multisession for CD ...

Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, theradio 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 files. Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affectedby the following: • Media -...

MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FMSTEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER(MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO 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/RUN or ACC position to operate the radio....

SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select betweenthe following items: • Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow you to set the clock. Adjust the hours by turning theTUNE/SCROLL control knob. After adjusting thehours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to setthe minutes. T...

AM/FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. 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 butto...

MPEG Specification Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit Rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Au- dio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 MPEG-2 Au- dio 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, a...

begin playing the files contained in that folder (or thenext folder in sequence if the selection does not containplayable files). The folder list will time out after five seconds. INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll throughthe following TAG information:...

beginning of the track. Pressing the SEEK >> button during play mode, it will jump to the next track in thelist. • 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 s...

• MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is another shortcut button to the genre listing on youriPod 威 . 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 guideline...

information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, orvisit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at www-.siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents. Electronic Serial Number/Sirius IdentificationNumber (ESN/SID) Please have the following information available whencalling: 1. The Electronic Serial ...

bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, withinthe loading design of the rack. Do not place items directlyon or above the antenna. Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of thefollowing reasons: • The vehicle is parked in an underground parkingstructure or und...

• Video and audio input jacks available in rear seatingarea • Ten different medias to choose from in each screen(AM, FM, Sirius Radio, Sirius Backseat TV™, DVD1,DVD2, Hard Disc Drive (HDD), AUX in radio, AUX1,AUX2) The LCD screen(s) are located in the overhead compart-ment console. Overhead Video Sc...

NOTE: Refer to the “Uconnect™ Multimedia” section of Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for furtherdetails. REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS —IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rearsurface of the steering wheel, at the three and nineo’clock positions. VES™ Remote Contr...

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 disc. 4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners,or anti-static sprays. 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. 6. Do not ex...

Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System —If Equipped The controls for the manual system in this vehicle containa series of outer rotary dials and inner push knobs. Thesecomfort controls can be set to obtain desired interiorconditions. Front Blower Control There are four blower speeds. Use thiscon...

Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the tem-perature of the air inside the passengercompartment. Rotating the knob coun-terclockwise, from top center into theblue area indicates cooler tempera-tures. Rotating the knob clockwise,into the red area, indicates warmertemperatures. NOTE: If y...

Bi-Level Mode Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. NOTE: There is a difference in temperature (in any conditions other than full cold or full hot), between theupper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmerair goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improvedcomfort during...

NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds. Max A/C For maximum cooling use the A/C and RECIRCULA-TION mode buttons at the same time. Three-Zone Temperature Control — If Equipped With the Three-Zone Temperature Control System, eachfro...

The Three-Zone Temperature Control bottom panel con-trols rear Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioningoperations. The primary control for the rear blower is on the frontclimate control unit located on the instrument panel.When the front control is in any position other than rear,the front control...

NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the climate controls will not function during Remote Startoperation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off)position. Rear Manual Climate Control — If Equipped The Rear Manual Climate Control system has floor airoutlets at the rear of the right si...

Bi-Level Mode Air comes from both the headliner outlets and thefloor outlets. NOTE: In many temperature positions, the BI-LEVEL mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head-liner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets. Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets. Automatic Temperatu...

Automatic Operation 1. Press the AUTO button on the Front Upper ATC Paneland the word AUTO will illuminate in the front ATCdisplay, along with three temperatures for driver, frontpassenger, and rear seats. The system will then automati-cally regulate the amount of airflow. 2. Next, adjust the temper...

Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual overridefeatures. The AUTO symbol in the front ATC display willbe turned off when the system is being used in themanual mode. NOTE: Each of these features operate independently from each other. If any one feature is controlled manually,...

Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount ofair is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. Mix Mode Air comes from the floor, defrost and side windowdemist outlets. This mode works best in cold orsnowy conditions. It allows you to stay comfort- able, while k...

Recirculation Control When outside air contains smoke, odors, orhigh humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired,you may wish to recirculate interior air bypressing the RECIRCULATION mode control button. RECIRCULATION mode should only be usedtemporarily. The recirculation symbol will illuminate inthe d...

The Rear ATC System is located in the headliner, near thecenter of the vehicle. 1. Press the REAR LOCK button on the front lower ATCpanel. This turns off the REAR LOCK icon in the reartemperature knob. 2. Rotate the Rear Blower, Rear Temperature and theRear Mode Control knobs to suit your comfort ne...

Rear Mode Control Auto Mode The rear system automatically maintains the correctmode and comfort level desired by the rear seat occu-pants. Headliner Mode Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each ofthese outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air. Moving the air vanes of ...

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 ▫ Extreme Cold Weather(Below ⫺ 20°F Or –29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322...

▫ Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 䡵 Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 ▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 383 䡵 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-ing precautions are not observed: • Move the shift lever into PARK only after thevehicle has come to a complete stop. • Do not move the shift lever from REVERSE,PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear whenthe engine is...

Brake/Transmission Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission ShiftInterlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in thePARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCKposition. To move the shift lever out of the PARKposition, the ignition switch must be turned to a...

The electronically-controlled transmission provides aprecise shift schedule. The transmission electronics areself-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a newvehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normalcondition, and precision shifts will develop within a fewhundred miles (kilometers). ...

WARNING! (Continued) • 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 keyfob in the ignition switch. A child could operatepower windows, other controls, or ...

Odometer ScreenDisplay 1 2 3 4 5 6 D Actual Gear(s)Allowed (Six-Speed Transmis-sion) 1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-6 Actual Gear(s)Allowed (Four-Speed Transmis-sion) 1 1-2 1-3 1-4 N / A N / A 1–4 NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration (engine braking), simply press and hold thes...

If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealerservice is required. DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati-cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs whenthere is a differ...

checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises areapparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici-pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho-rized dealer. CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your power steeringsystem as the chemicals can damage your powersteering components....

When the parking brake is applied with the ignitionswitch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” inthe instrument cluster will illuminate. NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the automatictransmission is placed in gear, the “Brake WarningLight” will flash. If vehicle speed is detect...

You may experience the following when the brake systemgoes into anti-lock: • The ABS motor running (it may continue to run for ashort time after the stop) • A clicking sound of solenoid valves • Brake pedal pulsations • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the endof the stop WARNING! • T...

WARNING! (Continued) • The Anti-Lock Brake System cannot prevent acci-dents, including those resulting from excessivespeed in turns, following another vehicle tooclosely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive,and skillful driver can prevent accidents. • The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle ...

If both the “Brake Warning Light” and the “Anti-LockBrake Warning Light” remain on, the ABS and ElectronicBrake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not function-ing. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required.Consult with your authorized dealer service center assoon as possible. ELECTRONIC BRAK...

WARNING! (Continued) • The BAS cannot prevent accidents, includingthose resulting from excessive speed in turns,driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplan-ing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver canprevent accidents. • The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle mustnever be exploited i...

ESP Partial Off This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESPOFF” switch (located in the center switch bank, next tothe hazard flasher switch). When in the “Partial Off” mode, the TCSportion of ESP, except for the “limited slip”feature described in the TCS section, has beendisabled and the “...

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 correspondingto its 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 Terminology and Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body locatedbetween the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) runningfrom the sill to the roof. Cold Tire Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after th...

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 Tire Placard Location Tire and Loading Information Placard 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 351

This placard tells you important information aboutthe:1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle2) total weight your vehicle can carry3) tire size designed for your vehicle4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, andspare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire m...

is 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 pressure must not exceed the maximum infla-tion pressure molded into the tire sidewall. Check tire pressures more often ...

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) • Temporary-use spare tires have limited tread life.When the tread is worn to the tread wear indica-tors, the temporary use spare tire needs to bereplaced. • Be sure to follow the warnings that apply to yourspare. Failure to do so could result in spare tirefailure and loss of ve...

WARNING! • Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gen-erated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tiredamage or failure. A tire could explode and injuresomeone. • 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 n...

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, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure tofollow this warning can res...

The suggested rotation method is shown in the followingdiagram. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressurebased on the cold inflation tire pressure requirements found on the tire placard located on the driver’s-sideB-pillar. The tire pressure will vary w...

CAUTION! (Continued) • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressurealways reinstall the valve stem cap. This willprevent moisture and dirt from entering the valvestem, which could damage the TPMS sensor. NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire careand maintenance, or to provide wa...

3. Accumulation of excessive snow and/or ice aroundthe wheels or wheel housings. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors. Vehicles with Compact Spare 1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have aTPMS sensor. Therefore the TPMS will not moni...

NOTE: It is particularly important to regularly check and maintain proper tire pressure in all the tires. The Premium TPMS consists of the following compo-nents: • Receiver Module • Four TPMS Sensors • Three Trigger Modules (mounted in three of the fourwheel wells) • Various TPMS messages, which dis...

Should a low tire condition occur on any of the fouractive road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible,and inflate the low tire(s) that is flashing on the graphicdisplay to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressurevalue. The system will automatically update, the graphicdisplay of the pressu...

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. In addition, the“TPMS Telltale Warning Light” will turn off and thegraphic in the EVIC will display a new pressure valueinstead of dashes (- -), as l...

4.0L Engine The 4.0L engine is designed to meet allemissions regulations and provide satisfac-tory fuel economy and performance whenusing high-quality unleaded gasoline hav-ing an octane range of 87 to 89. The manu-facturer recommends the use of 89 octane for optimum performance. The use of premium ...

Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’sperformance: • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor-mance and damage the emission control system. • An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignitionmalfuncti...

Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. • To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning DO NOTinhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monox-ide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill. • NEVER run the engine in a closed area, such as agarage, and NEVER sit in...

Ethanol Fuel (E85) E85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and15% unleaded gasoline. WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and couldcause serious personal injury. Never have any smok-ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov-ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or fi...

• Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fullycompatible with E85 and may form deposits in yourengine. To eliminate driveability issues that may becaused by these deposits, a supplemental gasolineadditive, such as MOPAR 威 Injector Cleanup or Techron may be used. Selection Of Engine Oil For ...

Replacement Parts Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) aredesigned to be compatible with ethanol. Always be surethat your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com-patible parts. CAUTION! Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanolcompatible components can damage your vehicle...

NOTE: The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open. This feature operates onlywhen the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening thefuel door. CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emissions controlsystem could result from using an improper fueltank filler tube c...

• If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL maycome on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every timethe vehicle is refueled. Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuelfiller cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a“gASCAP” message will dis...

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) • Type of Vehicle • Month, Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) The bar code allows a computer scanner to read theVehicle Identification Number (VIN). Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.This includes driver, pa...

LOADING TABLE — EXAMPLE ONLY Front Axle Rear Axle Empty Weight 2,140 lbs (971 kg) 1,470 lbs (667 kg) Load (Driver,passengers, andcargo/luggage) 360 lbs (163 kg) 980 lbs (445 kg) TOTAL 2,500 lbs (1 134 kg) 2,450 lbs (1 111 kg) GAWR 2,544 lbs (1 154 kg) 2,544 lbs (1 154 kg) A loaded vehicle is shown i...

With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 391

Trailer Hitch Classification Your vehicle may be factory-equipped for safe towing oftrailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optionalTrailer Tow Prep Package. See an authorized dealer forpackage content. The following chart provides the industry standard forthe maximum trailer weight a giv...

Trailer and Trailer 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-...

NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additionalfactory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installedoptions, must be considered as part of the total load onyour vehicle. Refer to the “Tire Safety Information/Tireand Loading Information...

WARNING! (Continued) 4. Trailer tongue weight rating for that trailer hitch.(This requirement may limit the ability to alwaysachieve the 10% to 15% range of trailer tongue weightas a percentage of total trailer weight.) Towing Requirements – Tires • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a comp...

Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights and Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required formotoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a four-pin or aseven-pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailerharness ...

NOTE: Moving the shift lever into third gear (with four-speed transmission) or fifth gear (with six-speedtransmission) while operating the vehicle under heavyoperating conditions will improve performance and ex-tend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting andheat build up. This action will ...

Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-heating, take the following actions: • City Driving When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans-mission into NEUTRAL but do not increase engine idlespeed. • Highway Driving Reduce speed. • Air Conditioning Turn off tempo...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 ▫ Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 ▫ Spare Tire ...

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in thecenter of the instrument panel above the radio. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warningflasher. When the switch is activated, all directionalturn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency. P...

• You can also turn the temperature control to maximumheat, the mode control to floor and the blower controlto high. This allows the heater core to act as asupplement to the radiator and aids in removing heatfrom the engine cooling system. CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damageyour ...

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. • If it is necessary to retrieve the spare tire fromunder th...

Spare Tire Removal The spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover locatedunder the center of the vehicle between the front doors bymeans of a cable winch mechanism. The “spare tiredrive” nut is located on the floor, under a plastic cap atthe front of the floor console. NOTE: The base console, if...

Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice orslippery areas. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of thevehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough offthe road to avoid being hit when operating the jackor changing the wheel. 2. Set the parki...

WARNING! (Continued) • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel tobe raised. • Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatictransmission in PARK; a manual transmission inREVERSE. • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on ajack. • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on ...

1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts byturning them to the left one turn while the wheel is stillon the ground. 2. To remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly,assemble the winch handle extensions to form a “T” andfit the winch “T” handle over the drive nut, refer to “2”configuration ...

WARNING! Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. Thevehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Youcould be crushed. Never get any part of your bodyunder a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to getunder a raised vehicle, take it to a service centerwhere it can be raised on a lift. N...

5. There are two jack engagement locations on each sideof the vehicle body. These locations are on the sill flangeof the vehicle body. NOTE: • Rear jack locations are between a pair of down-facingtabs on the sill flange of the vehicle side body. • Front jack locations are on the sill flange of the v...

CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking onlocations other than those indicated in Step 5. 6. Place the wrench on the jack screw and turn to theright until the jack head is properly engaged in thedescribed location. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely enga...

10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to theleft. 11. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on thewrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternatelug nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Thecorrect wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs (130 N·m). If indoubt about the corre...

CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed specifically tostow a compact spare tire only. Do not attempt to usethe winch to stow the full size flat tire, or any otherfull-size tire. Vehicle damage may result. JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using...

Preparations for Jump-Start The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side ofthe engine compartment. 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 injured bymoving fan blades. • Remove any metal...

3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, parkthe vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set theparking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. WARNING! Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as thiscould establish a ground connection and personalinjury could result. Jump-Starting ...

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, itcan often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn yoursteering wheel right and left to clear the area around thefront wheels. Then move the shift lever back and forthbetween REVERSE and DRIVE. Using minimal accelera-tor pedal p...

WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, oreven failure, of the axle and tires. A tire couldexplode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or forlonger than 30 seconds continuously withou...

CAUTION! (Continued) • Always use wheel lift equipment when towingfrom the front. The only other approved method oftowing is with a flatbed truck. • Do not tow the vehicle from the rear. Damage tothe rear sheet metal, liftgate and fascia will occur. • Do not push or tow this vehicle with anothervehi...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 3.3/3.8L . . . . . . . . . . 431 䡵 Engine Compartment — 4.0L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 433 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 433 䡵 Emissions Inspection And MaintenancePro...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.0L 1 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 2 — Air Cleaner Filter 8 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 — Battery 10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 — Totally Integrated Power Module6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 432 MAINTAINING Y...

“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in ”Un-derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-tion. Tighten the gas cap until a ⬙ clicking ⬙ sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tight-ened. Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.If the pr...

2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to startthis test over. 3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ONposition, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part ofa normal bulb check. 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things willhappen: a. The MIL will flash for about...

Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 3.3L & 3.8LGasoline Engines SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operatingtemperatures. This engine oil improves low temperaturestarting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil fillercap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity foryour vehicle. ...

Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil andoil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to theenvironment. Contact your authorized dealer, servicestation, or governmental agency for...

used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR 威 engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and arerecommended. Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry intothe vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaustsystem. If you notice a change in the sound of the exha...

To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-age: • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is inmotion. • Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing thevehicle. • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wiresdisconn...

CAUTION! • It is essential when replacing the cables on thebattery that the positive cable is attached to thepositive post and the negative cable is attached tothe negative post. Battery posts are marked posi-tive (+) and negative (-) and are identified on thebattery case. Cable clamps should be tig...

WARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricantsapproved by the manufacturer for your air condi-tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants areflammable and can explode, injuring you. Otherunapproved refrigerants or lubricants can causethe system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer t...

The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behindthe glove box. Perform the following procedure to re-place the filter: 1. Open the glove compartment and remove all contents. 2. Push in on the sides of the glove compartment andlower the door. 3. Pivot the glove compartment downward. 4. Dis...

CAUTION! The A/C air filter is labeled with an arrow to indicateairflow direction through the filter. Failure to prop-erly install the filter will result in the need to replaceit more often. 7. Rotate the glove compartment door back into position. Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, in...

Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice fromthe windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact withpetroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poorperformance of blades may be ...

engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing theengine coolant (antifreeze). Advise your service atten-dant of this. As long as the engine operating temperatureis satisfactory, the coolant bottle only needs to be checkedonce a month. When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed tom...

Washing • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-hicle in the shade using MOPAR 威 Car Wash or equiva- lent, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panelscompletely with clear water. • If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu-lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR 威 Super Kleen Bug a...

• If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident orsimilar cause which destroys the paint and protectivecoating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos-sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon-sibility of the owner. • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,de-ice...

• For tough stains, apply MOPAR 威 Total Clean or equivalent, or a mild soap solution to a clean, dampcloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel toremove soap residue. • For grease stains, apply MOPAR 威 Multi-Purpose Cleaner or a equivalent high quality cleaner to a clean,damp cloth and remo...

solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to cleanyour leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-tioner is not required to maintain the original condition. WARNING! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.Many are potentially flammable, and if used inclosed areas they may c...

CAUTION! • When installing the Totally Integrated PowerModule cover, it is important to ensure the cover isproperly positioned and fully latched. Failure todo so may allow water to get into the IntegratedPower Module, and possibly result in a electricalsystem failure. • When replacing a blown fuse, ...

FUSES/TIPM Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description M12 — 30 AmpGreen Amplifier (AMP)/Radio M13 — 20 AmpYellow Ignition OffDraw— InstrumentCluster, SIREN,Clock Module,Multi-FunctionControl Switch/ITM M14 — 20 AmpYellow Spare Fuse FUSES/TIPM Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description M15 — 20 Amp...

FUSES/TIPM Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description M18 — 15 AmpBlue Right Tail/Park/Run Lamp M19 — 25 AmpNatural Automatic Shut-down #1 and #2 M20 — 15 AmpBlue Instrument ClusterInterior Light,Switch Bank, Steer-ing Column Mod-ule, Switch SteeringWheel M21 — 20 AmpYellow AutomaticShutdown #3 M22...

FUSES/TIPM Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description M35 — 10 AmpRed Heated Mirrors M36 — 20 AmpYellow Power Outlet #3 M37 — 10 AmpRed Antilock Brakes,Stability ControlSystem, Stop LampSwitch, Fuel PumpRly Hi Control M38 — 25 AmpNatural Door Lock/UnlockMotors, LiftgateLock/UnlockMotors The heated ...

BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamps 1. Raise the hood to access the rear of the headlamphousing. 2. Slide the red lock tab rearward on the connector, thendepress the tab and remove the connector from the bulb. 3. Twist the headlamp bulb and pull the bulb from theheadlamp housing. 4. Install the new headlamp ...

1. From behind the bumper fascia, or the access panel onthe air dam, twist the bulb counterclockwise, and removebulb. CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oilcontamination will severely shorten bulb life. If thebulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean thebulb with rubbing a...

NOTE: • If a screwdriver is used, make sure a soft material isplaced between the vehicle body and tool so not toscratch the paint. • The PRY location is best closest to the studs whiledislodging them separately. 3. Twist the socket and remove from the lamp assembly. 4. Pull the bulb to remove it fro...

2. Twist and remove the socket from the lamp assemblyand pull the bulb out to remove. 3. Push the bulb into the socket, twist the socket into thelamp assembly and reinstall the lamp assembly into placeensuring the locking tab is secure. FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 20 Gallons 76 L...

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTSEngine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant Five Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil – 3.3L and 3.8L Engines Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting ...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 482 䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . 484 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 vehicle’soil if it has been six months since your last oil change,even if the oil change indicator message is NOTilluminated. • Change your engine oil more often if you drive yourvehicle off-road...

Once A Month • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear ordamage. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminalsas required. • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, thebrake master cylinder, the power steering and thetransmission and add as needed. • Check all lights and o...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 501 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501 ▫ 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...

We appreciate that you have made a major investmentwhen you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealerhas also made a major investment in facilities, tools, andtraining to assure that you are absolutely delighted withthe ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with theirsincere efforts to resolve a...

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...

Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458 Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325Selection Of Lubricant . . . . . . ....

Caps, Filler Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451 Car Washes . . . . ....

Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436,504Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Navigation System (Uuconnect 威 gps) . . . ....

Water Driving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461Wheel Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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