Dodge 2010 Nitro - Manuals

control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may resultin an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatalinjury. Drive carefully. Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S.government notes that the universal use ...

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. 8 INTRODUCTION

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 䡵 Sentry Key 威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

▫ Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped . . . . . . . 25 ▫ How To Use Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The keys for your vehicle are double-sided. You caninsert the keys into the locks with either side up. The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plasticbag with the key code number on it. If you received yourkeys without the bag, ask your authorized dealer to giveyou the...

WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingunattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for anumber of reasons. A child or others could be seri-ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in theignition. A child could operate power windows,other controls, or move the vehicle. CAUTIO...

Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you open the driver’s door and the key is in theignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove thekey. NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACCposition. SENTRY KEY 姞 The Sentry Key 威 Immobilizer System prevent...

If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normalvehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec-onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics.Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon aspossible by an authorized dealer. CAUTION! The Sentry Key 威 Immobilizer sy...

To Arm the System Remove the keys from the ignition switch and exit thevehicle. Lock the doors and liftgate by pressing thepower door LOCK switch or the LOCK button on theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Close all thedoors. The Vehicle Security Light (located in the instrumentcluster) will fl...

Tamper Alert If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm inyour absence, the horn will sound three times when youunlock the doors. Check the vehicle for tampering. ILLUMINATED ENTRY The interior lights come on when you open any door oruse the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to un-lo...

NOTE: • For the remote starting feature (if equipped), refer to“Remote Starting System” for further information. • Your vehicle’s RKE transmitter may have three or fourbuttons depending on the optional features purchasedwith your vehicle. To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK...

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. To Lock the Doors a...

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. Flash Lights with L...

Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped This feature allows you to remotely lower both front doorwindows at the same time. To use this feature, press andrelease the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter andthen immediately press and hold the UNLOCK buttonuntil the windows lower to the level desired ...

Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap- ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw,remove the screw. 2. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use aflat...

5. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw,reinstall and tighten until snug. General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and withRS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This devic...

• Doors closed • Hood closed • Hazard switch off • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) • Ignition key removed from ignition switch • Battery at an acceptable charge level • RKE PANIC button not pressed WARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage orconfined area. Exhaust g...

• For security, power window and power sunroof op-eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle isin the Remote Start mode. • The engine can be started two consecutive times (two15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON positionbefore you ...

DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors frominside the vehicle. If the plunger is down when the dooris closed, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are notinside the vehicle before closing the door. WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of...

Power Door Locks A door lock switch is located on each of the front doorpanels. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors andliftgate. If you press the power door LOCK switch while the keyis in the ignition and either of the front doors is open, thepower locks will not operate. This prevents you...

5. The doors were not previously unlocked. 6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h). Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming The automatic unlock doors on exit feature can beenabled or disabled as follows: For vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Infor-mation Center (EVIC), refer to “Electr...

To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat bladescrewdriver (or ignition key) and rotate the dial counter-clockwise to engage the child protection lock and clock-wise to disengage the child protection locks. When thesystem on a door is engaged, that door can only beopened by using the outsid...

WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.Remember that the rear doors can only be openedfrom the outside when the child protection locks areengaged. WINDOWS Power Windows The power window controls are located on the driver’sdoor trim panel. There is a single switch on the frontpass...

Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-formation. WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle with the keys in theignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattendedchildren, can become entrapped by the windowswhile operating the pow...

WARNING! There is no anti-pinch protection when the windowis almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from thewindow before closing. Reset At some point in time, it may be necessary to reactivatethe auto-up feature. To do so, perform the followingprocedure: 1. Pull the window switch up to close w...

Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception ofpressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in theears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with thewindows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certainopen or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-rence and can b...

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in yourvehicle are the restraint systems: • Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seatingpositions • Advanced Front Airbags for driver and front passen-ger • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) locatedon top of the front seats...

NOTE: The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have differentrates of inflation based on the severity and type ofcollision. Please pay close attention to the information in thissection. It tells you how to use your restraint systemproperly, to keep you ...

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back andadjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is located on the B-Pillar alongthe outboard side and rear of the seat cushion. The rearseat belt latch plates are located on the C-Pillar for theoutboard rear ...

3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latchplate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle willnot protect you properly. The lap portion couldride too high on your body, possibly causinginternal injuries. Always buckle your belt in...

5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it iscomfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractorwill withdraw any slack in the belt. 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle.The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.If necessary, slide the latch plat...

Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to theanchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate,grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create afold that...

NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows theshoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upwardposition without pressing the release button. To verify theshoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on theshoulder belt anchorag...

If the passenger seating position is equipped with anALR and is being used for normal usage: Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortablywrap around the occupants mid-section so as to notactivate the ALR. If the ALR is activated you will hear aratcheting sound as the belt retracts. Allow...

Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) These head restraints are passive, deployable compo-nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readilyidentified by any markings, only through visual inspec-tion of the head restraint. The head restraint will be splitin two halves, with the front half...

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...

1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. 2. Position the hands on the top of the deployed AHR ata comfortable position. 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. Hand Positioning Points On AHR 1 — Downward Movement2 — Rearward Movement...

4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lockinto the back decorative plastic half. 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 authoriz...

Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energymanagement feature in the front seating positions to helpfurther reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-oncollision. This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that isdesigned to release webbing in a contro...

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

The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflatordesign. This allows the airbag to have different rates ofinflation that are based on the severity and type ofcollision. This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or frontpassenger seat track position sensors that may adjust theinflation rate of...

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side AirbagInflatable Curtains (SABIC) that run the entire length ofthe headliner to protect the driver, front, and rear pas-sengers sitting next to a window. NOTE: • Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim;but they will open during airbag dep...

• Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch,and Seat Track Position Sensors • Supplemental Active Head Restraint for Driver andFront Passenger • Occupant Classification System (OCS) • Occupant Classif...

WARNING! (Continued) • If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC airbags,do not have any accessory items installed whichwill alter the roof, including adding a sunroof toyour vehicle. Do not add roof racks that requirepermanent attachments (bolts or screws) for instal-lation on the vehicle roof. Do not...

WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrumentpanel during Advanced Front Airbag deploymentcould cause serious injury, including death. Air-bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortablyextending your arms to reach the steering wheel orinstrument panel. • The Supplement...

WARNING! Ignoring the “Airbag Warning Light” in your instru-ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags toprotect you in a collision. If the light does not comeon, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comeson as you drive, have an authorized dealer service theairbag system immediately...

• Weight Sensors Your vehicle has four Weight Sensors located between theseat and the floor pan. The weight sensors measureapplied weight and transfers that information to theOCM. • Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light The PAD Indicator Light (an amber light located in the center of the in...

Driver and Passenger Advanced Front AirbagInflator Units The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Airbag In- flator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel. When theORC detects a collision requiring the Advanced FrontAirbags, it signals the inf...

The following requirements must be strictly adhered to: • Do not modify the front passenger seat assembly orcomponents in any way. • Do not use prior or future model year seat covers notdesignated for the specific model being repaired. Al-ways use the correct seat cover specified for thevehicle. • D...

Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, ifthe communication network remains intact, and thepower remains intact, depending on the nature of theevent the ORC will determine whether to have theEnhanced Accident Response System perform the follow-ing funct...

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 airbag system ready to inflatefor your protection in an impact. The airbag warninglight monitors the internal circuits and interconnectingwiring associated with airbag system electrical compo-nents. The airbag system is designed to be maintenancefree. I...

• Vehicle speed • Engine RPM • Brake switch status • Pedal position • And other parameters depending on vehicle configuration Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all thetime including babies and children. Every state in theUnited States and all Canadian provinces require...

with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while thechild’s back is against the seatback, they should use abelt-positioning booster seat. The child and belt-positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by thelap/shoulder belt. Children Too Large for Booster Seats Children who are large enou...

belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks forconnection to the top tether anchorages, have beenavailable for some time. For some older child restraints,many child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tetherstrap kits or retro-fit kits. You are urged to take advantageof all the available...

belt. However, any seat belt system may loosen withtime, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight ifnecessary. Pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough toallow it to pass through the child restraint and slide thelatch plate into the buckle. Then, pull the belt until it iscomple...

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. Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.An unre...

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

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 98 ▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98...

▫ Voice Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 ▫ Front Manual Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 135 ▫ Front Seat Adjustment — Recline . . . . . . . . . 136 ▫ Six-Way Driver’s Power Seat With ManualRecliner ...

▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode . . . . . . . . 172 ▫ Closing Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 ▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode . . . . . . . . 173 ▫ Pinch Protect Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 ▫ Pinch Protect Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 ▫ Venting Sunro...

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

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

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

Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To usethe mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing themirror cover upward. The lights will turn on automati-cally. Closing the mirror cover will turn off the light. Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature The sun...

Uconnect™ Phone Button Depending on the vehicle options, either theradio or the mirror will contain the two controlbuttons (Uconnect™ Phone button) and (Voice Command button) that will en- able you to access the system. Voice Command Button Actual button location may vary with the ra-dio. The indivi...

• Automatic download and update, if supported, beginsas soon as the Bluetooth 威 wireless phone connection is made to the Uconnect™ Phone, for example, after youstart the vehicle. • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down-loaded and updated every time a phone is connectedto the Uconnect™ Pho...

NOTE: • The phone handset must support Bluetooth 威 OBEX transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature. • Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if theyare already connected to any system via Bluetooth 威 , and you may see a message on the phone display thatthe Bluetooth 威 link is busy. In thi...

After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook,you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry inthe phonebook, call the number you just edited, or returnto the main menu. ⬙ Phonebook Edit ⬙ can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in thephonebook...

Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through theUconnect™ Phone if the feature(s) are available on yourcellular service plan. For example, if your cellular serviceplan provides three-way calling, this feature can beaccessed through the Uconnect™ Phone. Check withyour cellular s...

• After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch toEnglish, Espanol, or Francais. • Continue to follow the system prompts to completethe language selection. After selecting one of the languages, all prompts andvoice commands will be in that languag...

• If supported, this number may be programmable onsome systems. To do this, press the button and say ‘Setup’, followed by ‘Emergency’. • The Uconnect™ Phone does slightly lower yourchances of successfully making a phone call as to thatfor the cellular phone directly. WARNING! Your phone must be turn...

Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by theUconnect™ Phone. For best results, the Voice Trainingsession should be completed when the vehicle is parkedwith the engine running, all windows closed, and theblower fan switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new user. Thesystem will adap...

• When navigating through an automated system suchas voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end ofspeaking the digit string, make sure to say ⬙ Send. ⬙ • Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle isnot in motion is recommended. • It is not recommended to store similar soundingnames in the ...

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

NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice Command button first and wait for the beep before speaking the “Barge In” commands. Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect™Voice “Voice Training” feature may be use...

Front Manual Seat Adjustment Move the seat forward or rearward using the adjustmentbar. Lift up on the bar located on the front of the seat nearthe floor. Position the seat and release the bar, makingsure the latch engages fully. Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on theseat to be sure t...

Front Seat Adjustment — Recline To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on theoutboard side of the seat, lean back, and release the leverat the desired position. To return the seatback, lift thelever, lean forward and release the lever. WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that ...

Six-Way Driver’s Power Seat with ManualRecliner The power seat switch is located on the outboard side ofthe seat near the floor. Use this switch to move the seat upor down, forward or rearward or to tilt the seat. This seat also has a manual recline lever located just tothe rear of the power seat sw...

Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat The front passenger seatback can be folded flat to allowfor extended cargo space. Pull up on the lever to folddown the seatback. Adjusting Active Head Restraints Active Head Restraints can reduce the risk of injury inthe event of a rear impact. The Active Head Restrain...

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. For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be ti...

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...

The rear seatback also reclines for additional passengercomfort. Pull the release strap while sitting in the rearseat to recline the seatback. 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 sea...

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

To Raise Rear Seat If locked in the folded position, pull the release strap(toward the front of the vehicle). Raise the seatback and lock it into place. If interferencefrom the cargo area prevents the seatback from fullylocking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to itsproper position. WARN...

2. Push the safety latch lever to the right. It is locatedbetween the grille and hood opening left of the center. CAUTION! To prevent possible damage: • Do not slam the hood to close it. • Lower the hood to approximately 6 in (15.2 cm)above the closed position and drop the hood tolatch it. • Never d...

WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving yourvehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could openwhen the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.Failure to follow this warning could result in seriousinjury or death. LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls...

Headlights and Parking Lights Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detentfor parking lights and instrument panel lights. Turn tothe second detent for headlight operation. To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,rotate the center portion of the multifunction lever up o...

Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the lastdetent to turn on the interior lighting. Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignitionis turned OFF, a chime will sound when the driver’s dooris opened. High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever away ...

Front Fog Lights — If Equipped The front fog light switch is in the multifunctionlever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on theparking or low beam headlights and pull out the end of the lever. NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the parking lights or the headlights on low beam. Selecti...

NOTE: • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there isa very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside lightbulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever ismoved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb isdefective. • A tone will chime if the turn signals are left on formore ...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located onthe right side of the steering column. The front wipers areoperated by rotating a switch, located at the end of thelever. For information on using the rear window wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Un...

NOTE: The wipers will automatically return to the “park” position if you turn OFF the ignition switch whilethey are operating. The wipers will resume operationwhen you turn the ignition switch back to the ONposition. CAUTION! • Turn the windshield wipers off when drivingthrough an automatic car wash...

Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi-tions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pausebetween cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the wind-shield wiper/washer control lever to the first detent, andthen turn the end of the lever to select the desired del...

If you activate the washer while the wiper control is inthe off position, the wipers will operate for two or threewipe cycles and then turn off. WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshieldcould lead to an accident. You might not see othervehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden ici...

Push the lever down to unlock the steering column. Withone hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steeringcolumn up or down, as desired. Pull the lever up to lockthe column firmly in place. WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving.Adjusting the steering column while driving or d...

NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shutdown if multiple Speed Control functions are operated atthe same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control System can be reactivated by pushing the ElectronicSpeed Control ON/OFF button...

To Set a Desired Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehiclehas reached the desired speed, press down on the leverand release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle willoperate at the selected speed. NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground befor...

Tapping the SET DECEL lever once will result in a 1 mph(2 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the lever is tapped,speed decreases. To Accelerate for Passing Press the accelerator as you would normally. When thepedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. Using Electronic Speed Control On...

If “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” appears in theElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) after mak-ing sure the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear ofsnow, ice, mud, dirt, or other obstruction, see yourauthorized dealer. GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink 威 replaces up to three remote con...

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 1–3 in (3-8 cm) away fromthe 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 to a r...

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

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

position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati-cally. This is called “Express Close”. During ExpressClose operation, any movement of the switch will stopthe sunroof. Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode To close the sunroof, press and hold the switch in theforward position. Any release of the swi...

NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open. Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception ofpressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in theears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with thewindows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certainopen or part...

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET Your vehicle is equipped with a fused 12 Volt (13 Amp)power outlet. This power outlet is located on the instru-ment panel, below the climate controls. It has poweravailable when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACCposition. Insert the cigar lighter or accessory plug into t...

WARNING! (Continued) • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use and while drivingthe vehicle. • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause anelectric shock and failure. CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in drawpower from the vehicle’s battery, even when not inuse (i...

CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers,located in the center console. The rear passengers have cupholders at the rear of thecenter console. Front Cupholders Rear Cupholders 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177

STORAGE Glove Box Storage Compartment The glove box storage compartment is located on theright side of the instrument panel. Pull outward on thelatch to open the storage compartment. Front Storage Compartment The front storage compartment (located on the left side ofthe instrument panel) can hold ce...

Console Storage Compartment To open, press the latch and lift the cover. The center console has a removable storage tray whichcan hold cell phones, PDAs, and other small items. Center Console Removable Storage Tray 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179

Cargo Load Floor — If Equipped The panel in the load floor is reversible for added utility.One side features a plastic lined tray which can hold avariety of items. The maximum load capacity of the loadfloor is 400 lbs (181 kg). The cargo load floor is held by spring loaded latches. Inorder to use th...

REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switchlocated on the control lever. The control lever is locatedon the right side of the steering column. Rotate the switch upward to the first detent posi-tion for rear wiper operation. NOTE: The rear wipe...

Rotate the switch upward past the first detent toactivate the rear washer. The washer pump willcontinue to operate as long as the switch is held. Upon release, the wipers will cycle two times beforereturning to the set position. If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turnedOFF, the wipe...

ROOF TRIM APPLIQUE — NON FUNCTIONAL The Roof Trim Applique as provided on the vehicle isnon functional. Metal side rails and crossbars can bepurchased from MOPAR 威 accessories to provide a func- tional roof rack system. The load carried on the roof, when equipped with aluggage rack, must not exceed ...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 192 䡵 Compass And Trip Computer — If Equipped . . 207 ▫ Control Buttons ...

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Glove Compartment 11 — Hazard Warning Flasher 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Climate Control 12 — Electronic Stability Program / Trac- tion Control Switch * 3 — Storage Tray 8 — Heated Seat Switch * 13 — Cigar Lighter / Power Outlet 4 — Center Air Outlet 9 — ...

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank when ignitionswitch is in the ON position. 2. Fuel Door Reminder This symbol indicates the side of the vehiclewhere the fuel cap is located. 3. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temper...

WARNING! If a warning light remains on the system may not beworking and you will not have the benefit of ESP orBAS. Under certain driving conditions, where ESP orBAS would be beneficial, you - if you have notadjusted your driving speeds and stopping in or toaccount for the lack of the feature, may b...

the light is flashing when the engine is running, imme-diate service is required and you may experience reducedperformance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall andyour vehicle may require towing. The light will come onwhen the ignition is first turned ON and remain onbriefly as a bulb check. If t...

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

A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler capmay also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). noFUSE If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that theIgnition Off Draw (IOD) fuse is improperly installed, ordamaged, a “noFUSE” message will display in the odom-eter display area. ...

31. 4WD Indicator — If Equipped This light indicates the vehicle is in four-wheeldrive and 4LOCK. 4WD allows all four wheels toreceive torque from the engine simultaneously. COMPASS AND TRIP COMPUTER — IFEQUIPPED The Compass/Trip Computer features a driver- interactive display (displays information ...

NOTE: The system will display the last known outside temperature when starting the vehicle and may need tobe driven several minutes before the updated tempera-ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect thedisplayed temperature, therefore temperature readingsare not updated when the vehicl...

• Magnetic materials should be kept away from the topof the right rear quarter window. This is where thecompass sensor is located. To Set the Variance Start the engine and leave the transmission gear selectorlever in the PARK position. Press and hold the CMTC reset button (for approximately ten seco...

3. Release the CMTC reset button, then press and holdagain for approximately 10 seconds, until the direction isdisplayed, with the CAL indicator on continuously in thedisplay. 4. To complete the compass calibration, drive the vehiclein one or more complete 360–degree circles, under 5 mph(8 km/h) in ...

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 • Vehicle information warning message displays • Tire Pressure Monitor System (if equipped) • Personal Setting...

• Right rear low pressure (with a single chime). Refer to“Tire Pressure Monitoring System” in “Starting AndOperating”. • Check TPM System (with a single chime). Refer to“Tire Pressure Monitoring System” in “Starting AndOperating”. • Check Gascap (refer to “Adding Fuel” in “StartingAnd Operating”). •...

NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the engine, the oil change indicator system did notreset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. Trip Functions Press and release the MENU button until one of thefollowing trip functions displays in the EVIC: • Average Fuel Economy • Distance T...

When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)estimated driving distance, the DTE display will changeto a text display of LOW FUEL. This display will con-tinue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a signifi-cant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the LOWFUEL text and a new DTE value...

displayed temperature, therefore temperature readingsare not updated when the vehicle is not moving. ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped The ECO message will display below the outside tem-perature in the EVIC display. This message will appearwhenever you are driving in a fuel efficient manner. This ...

5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an areafree from large metal or metallic objects) until the CALindicator turns off. The compass will now functionnormally. Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between MagneticNorth and Geographic North. To compensate for thedifferences, th...

3. Press the SCROLL button until the “Compass Vari-ance” message and the last variance zone number dis-plays in the EVIC. 4. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT buttonuntil the proper variance zone is selected according to themap. 5. Press and release the COMPASS button to exit. Personal Settings ...

MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREORADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER(MP3/WMA AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Swi...

to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radiowill remain tuned to the new station until you makeanother selection. Holding either button will bypassstations without stopping until you release it. SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search forthe next listenable station ...

SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select betweenthe following items: NOTE: Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button toselect an entry and make changes. • DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, selecting DVD Enter will al...

the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and downto select the number and then push to select. Subtitles — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose between subtitleOff or On. Audio DRC — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audiodynamic range. The default is set t...

You may add a second station to each pushbutton byrepeating the above procedure with this exception: Pressthe SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the displaywindow. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 inboth AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM,and 12 Satellite (if equipped) sta...

SCAN Button (CD MODE) Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on theCD currently playing. TIME Button (CD MODE) Press this button to change the display from a large CDplaying time display to a small CD playing time display. RW/FF (CD MODE) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player ...

The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of directory levels: 8 • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders: 100 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a three- character extension) • Level 2: 3...

To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommendedto use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create asingle-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” optionbefore writing to the disc. LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folderson the ...

4. Select a time zone by touching the screen where yourselection appears. If you do not see a time zone that youwant 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 Procedur...

Changing Daylight Savings Time When selected, this feature will display the time of day indaylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change thecurrent setting: 1. Turn on the radio. 2. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed, theclock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. When this f...

5. Select a time zone by touching the screen where yourselection appears. If you do not see a time zone that youwant to select, touch the screen where the word “Page” isdisplayed to view additional time zones in the menu. 6. Touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed. MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES)...

RW/FF Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttonscauses the tuner to search for the next frequency in thedirection of the arrows. This feature operates in eitherAM or FM frequencies. TUNE Control Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwiseto increase or counterclockwise to decrease ...

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

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

• Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of filenames and folder names is limited. For large numbersof files and/or folders, the radio may be unable todisplay the file name and folder name, and will assigna number instead. With a maximum number of files,exceeding 20 folders will result in thi...

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

• Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longerto load than non-multisession discs • Number of files and folders - Loading times willincrease with more files and folders To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommendedto use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create asingle-sessio...

Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASSwill display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob tothe right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a secondtime and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLLcontrol kno...

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

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

Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack whichallows the user to plug in a portable device such as anMP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle’saudio system to amplify the source and play through thevehicle speakers. Pressing the AUX button ...

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 ...

Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of thefollowing reasons: • The vehicle is parked in an underground parkingstructure or under a physical obstacle. • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in theform of short audio mutes. • Driving under wide bridges or along t...

SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a channel that you wish tocommit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channeland press and release that button. If a button i...

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

CD Player Press the top of the switch once to go to the next track onthe CD. Press the bottom of the switch once to go to thebeginning of the current track or to the beginning of theprevious track, if it is within one second after the currenttrack begins to play. If you press the switch up or down t...

Blower Control Rotate this control to regulate theamount of air forced through the ven-tilation system in any mode. Theblower speed increases as you movethe control to the right from the “O”(OFF) position. There are seven blowerspeeds. Temperature Control Rotate this control to regulate the tem-pera...

Recirculation Control Pressing the Recirculation Control button willput the system in recirculation mode. This canbe used when outside conditions such assmoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are present. Activating recirculation will cause the LED in thecontrol button to illuminate. After ten minutes...

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 recirculationbuttons at the same time. • ECONOMY MODE If economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turnOFF the indicator light and the A/...

the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric frontfascia protectors may reduce airflow to the condenser,reducing air conditioning performance. Blower Control For full automatic operation or forautomatic blower operation turn theknob to AUTO position. In manualmode there are seven blower speedsthat...

• Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, youcan temporarily put the system into RecirculationMode by pressing the Recirculation button. However,under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode,the system is blowing air out the defrost vents. Whenthese conditions are present, and the Recircu...

adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibilityof compressor damage when the system is started again. Window Fogging Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re-moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. TheDefrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clearwindshield and provide...

Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 ▫ Extreme Cold Weather(Below –20°F Or –29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles . . . . . . 360 ▫ MMT In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 ▫ Materials Added To Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 ▫ Fuel System Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 ▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 䡵 Addin...

STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust bothinside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingchildren in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for anumber of reasons. A child or others could be seri-ously ...

CAUTION! To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank theengine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to15 seconds before trying again. If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but nothave enough power to continue running when the key isreleased. If this occurs, continue cranking...

Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override Your vehicle may be equipped with a shift lock manualoverride. The manual override may be used in the eventthat the shift lever should fail to move from PARK withthe key in the ON position and the brake pedal pressed.To operate the shift lock manual overr...

Four–Speed Automatic Transmission – 3.7LEngine NOTE: Under extreme cold temperatures (-10°F (-23°C) and when in DRIVE, transmission operation may bebriefly limited to only second gear operation. Normaloperation will resume once the transmission temperaturehas risen to a suitable level. Shifting from...

NOTE: Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other reason with shift lever in NEUTRAL can result insevere transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational Tow-ing” in “Starting and Operating” and “Towing a DisabledVehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for furtherinformation. DRIVE This range ...

overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. Whenoperating in TOW/HAUL mode, the transmission willshift into third gear. NOTE: The TOW/HAUL mode locks out Overdrive. The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in theinstrument cluster to indicate when the switch has been activated. Pressing ...

4. Wait approximately 10 seconds, then restart the en-gine. 5. Move the shift lever to the desired gear range. If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission willreturn to normal operation. If the problem persists,PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper-ate. Only second gear range w...

Gear Ranges NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating.This is especially important when the engine is cold. Ifthere is a need to restart the engine, be sure to cycle thekey to the LOCK position before restarting. Transmissiongear eng...

NEUTRAL This range is used when vehicle is standing for pro-longed periods with engine running. Engine may bestarted in this range. Set the parking brake if you mustleave the vehicle. NOTE: Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other reason with the shift lever in NEUTRAL can resultin sev...

• If the vehicle has not been driven in several days, thefirst few seconds of operation after shifting the trans-mission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to thefluid partially draining from the torque converter intothe transmission. This condition is normal and will notcause damage to the tr...

Shifting Procedure – Electronically ShiftedTransfer Case NOTE: If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer casewill not shift. The “4WD Indicator Light” (located in thedisplay under the tachometer) will flash until all therequirements for the sel...

drive through water, try to determine the depth and thebottom condition (and location of any obstacles) prior toentering. Proceed with caution and maintain a steadycontrolled speed less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in deep waterto minimize wave effects. Flowing Water If the water is swift flowing and rising ...

lower gear than necessary to maintain headway. Over-revving the engine can spin the wheels and traction willbe lost. Avoid abrupt downshifts on icy or slippery roads, be-cause engine braking may cause skidding and loss ofcontrol. Hill Climbing NOTE: Before attempting to climb a hill, determine the c...

WARNING! Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may causeexcessive wear or unpredictable braking. You mightnot have full braking power when you need it toprevent an accident. If you have been operating yourvehicle in dirty conditions, get your brakes checkedand cleaned as necessary. • If you ex...

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

If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicatedlevel. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from allsurfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and GenuineParts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for furtherinformation. PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parkingbrak...

WARNING! (Continued) • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage orinjury. Also, be certain to leave the transmission inPARK. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle toroll and cause damage or injury. CAUTION! If the “Brake Warning Light” remains ...

NOTE: During severe braking conditions, a pulsing sensation may occur and a clicking noise will be heard.This is normal, indicating that the ABS is functioning. • Do not “ride” the brakes by resting your foot on thepedal. This could overheat the brakes and result inunpredictable braking action, long...

ESP/TCS Indicator Light The ⬙ ESP/TCS Indicator Light ⬙ located in the instrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as thetires lose traction and the ESP system becomesactive. The ⬙ ESP/TCS Indicator Light ⬙ also flashes when TCS is active. If the ⬙ ESP/TCS Indicator Light ⬙ begins to flash during ac...

ESP On This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 2WD, 4WDPart Time, 4WD Full Time, and on 2WD vehicles. When-ever the vehicle is started, the ESP system will be in thismode. This mode should be used for most all drivingsituations. ESP should only be turned off for specificreasons as noted below. ...

TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P”molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European-Metric tire sizing is based on Europeandesign standards. ...

Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T”molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-tion. Example: T145/80D18 103M. • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. designstandards and it begins with the tire diameter moldedinto the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT. Tire Sizing Char...

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

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 This placard tells you important information about the:1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle2) total weigh...

Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceedthe load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. Youwill not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if youadhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tireinflation pressures specified on the Tire and LoadingInformation pl...

WARNING! Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use only.With these tires, do not drive more than 50 mph(80 km/h). Temporary use spare tires have limitedtread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wearindicators, the temporary use spare tire needs to bereplaced. Be sure to follow the warnin...

WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some-one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck, and do not letanyone near a spinning wheel no matt...

CAUTION! Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de-pends on tires of equal size, type and circumferenceon each wheel. Any difference in tire size can causedamage to the transfer case. Tire rotation scheduleshould be followed to balance tire wear. Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dep...

Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of manycharacteristics. They should be inspected regularly forwear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu-facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva-lent to the originals in size, quality and performancewhen re...

WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires havingadequate speed capability can result in sudden tirefailure and loss of vehicle control. CAUTION! Replacing original tires with tires of a different sizemay result in false speedometer and odometer read-ings. TIRE CHAINS Use “Class...

CAUTION! (Continued) • Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructionson method of installation, operating speed, andconditions for usage. Always use the lower sug-gested operating speed of the chain manufacturerif different than the speed recommended by themanufacturer. These cautions apply to a...

CAUTION! Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de-pends on tires of equal size, type and circumferenceon each wheel. Any difference in tire size can causedamage to the transfer case. Tire rotation scheduleshould be followed to balance tire wear. Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper...

NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire careand maintenance, or to provide warning of a tirefailure or condition. • The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gaugewhile adjusting your tire pressure. • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causesthe tire to overheat and ...

Telltale Light” will turn off, as long as no tire pressure isbelow the low-pressure warning limit in any of the fouractive road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven forup to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for theTPMS to receive this information. Premium System – If Equipped The Tire ...

Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” willilluminate in the instrument cluster and a chimewill sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires. In addition, theElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will displa...

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 Light” will turn off and the graphic in theEVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes(- -), as long as no...

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 ...

Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy-genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen-ates are required in some areas of the country during thewinter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions.Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used inyour vehicle...

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 ignitionmalfunctio...

Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.Follow the precautions below to prevent carbonmonoxide poisoning: • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbonmonoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which cankill. Never run the engine in a closed area such asa g...

ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door, on thedriver’s side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost ordamaged, be sure the replacement cap has been designedfor use with this vehicle. CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emission controlsystem could...

WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or nearthe vehicle when the gas cap is removed or thetank filled. • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This isin violation of most state and federal fire regula-tions and will cause the MIL to turn on. • A fire may result if gasoline is pump...

With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) 372 STARTING AND OPERATING

Trailer Hitch Classification Your vehicle is capable of towing trailers up to 2,000 lbs(907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to thestandard equipment. Your vehicle may be factoryequipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional trailer tow preppackage. ...

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ Transmission Model Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt) Max. Tongue Wt. (See Note) 3.7L/Automatic 4x2 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs ...

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

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 “Tire Safety Information/Tire andLoading Information Placa...

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

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 and increase engine idle speed. − Highway Driving Reduce speed. − Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 ▫ Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 ▫ Spare Tire ...

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The Hazard Warning Flasher switch is located on thelower switch bank below the climate controls. 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. Pre...

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.You could be crushed. Never get any part of yourbody under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you needto get under a raised vehicle, take it to a servicecenter where i...

Spare Tire Removal Fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut. Use thelug wrench to rotate the nut counterclockwise until thespare is on the ground with enough slack in the cable toallow you to pull the tire out from under the vehicle. CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed for use with thej...

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 parking brake. 3. Place the shift lever into PARK. 4. Turn the ignition to the LOCK position. 5. Turn on...

WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on ajack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Only use the jack in the positions indicated andfor lifting this vehicle during a tire change. • If working on or near a roadway, be extremelycareful of motor traff...

axle by the wheel to be changed. Position the jack handleon the jack. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right.Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surfaceand enough clearance is obtained to in...

WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can makethe vehicle less stable and cause an accident. It couldslip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise thevehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 7. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install...

pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperlyso please follow the procedures in this section carefully. NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer ’s operating instructions andprecautions. CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or anyother booster...

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 jewelry such as watch bands orbracelets that might make an inadvertent electricalcontact. You could be seriou...

CAUTION! Towing the vehicle with the rear wheels on theground at more than 30 mph (50 km/h) or for morethan 15 miles (25 km) can cause severe transmissiondamage. Such damage is not covered by the NewVehicle Limited Warranty. If the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles (25 km)or faster than 30 m...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 3.7L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401 䡵 Engine Compartment — 4.0L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 403 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 403 䡵 Emissions Inspection And MaintenanceP...

▫ Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417 ▫ Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 ▫ Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 ▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . ....

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Integrated Power Module 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap 5 — Battery 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.0L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 6 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 4 — Integrated Power Module 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap 5 — Battery 402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

“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 – 3.7L Engine SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operatingtemperatures. This engine oil improves low temperaturestarting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil fillercap shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for yourvehicle. Lubricants which do not have both the...

station, or governmental agency for advice on how andwhere used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded inyour area. Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filterat every engine oil change. NOTE: For best access to the oil filter, a drive on hoist should be used in...

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filtersvaries considerably. Only high quality filters should beused to assure most efficient service. MOPAR 威 engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and arerecommended. Maintenance-Free Battery Your vehic...

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...

hood latching components to ensure proper function.When performing other underhood services, the hoodlatch, release mechanism and safety catch should becleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice ayear, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a smallamount of a hi...

WARNING! Commercial windshield washer solvents are flam-mable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must beexercised when filling or working around the washersolution. Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry intothe vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaustsystem....

garden hose vertically down the face of the A/C con-denser (if equipped) or the back of the radiator core. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber,cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection atthe coolant recovery bottle and radiator. Inspect theentire system for leaks. W...

CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other thanthe specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze)may result in decreased corrosion protection andengine damage. If a non-HOAT engine coolant(antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling systemin an emergency, it should be replaced with thespecifi...

Please review these recommendations for using HybridOrganic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant(antifreeze). When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile FormulaHOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) orequivalent...

The radiator normally remains completely full, so there isno need to remove the radiator cap unless checking forengine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing theengine coolant (antifreeze). Advise your service atten-dant of this. As long as the engine operating temperatureis satisfactory, th...

Adding Fluid Add lubricant only at the fill hole and only to the levelspecified above. Selection of Lubricant Use only manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to“Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “MaintainingYour Vehicle” for further information. Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion...

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 ...

• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs isconsidered the responsibility of the owner. • If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident orsimilar cause which destroys the paint and protectivecoating, have your vehicle repaired as so...

When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on thetowel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleanerdirectly on the mirror. Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle aremolded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, caremust be tak...

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description M6 20 AmpYellow Power Outlet #1/RainSensor M7 20 AmpYellow Power Outlet #2(BATT/ACC SELECT) M8 20 AmpYellow Front Heated Seat M9 20 AmpYellow Rear Heated Seat – IfEquipped Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description M10 15 AmpBlue Ignition Off Draw –Vehi...

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description M34 10 AmpRed Park Assist (PRKASST), Heater Venti-lation, Air Condition-ing Module (HVACMOD), HeadlampWash (HDLP WASH),Compass (COMPAS) M35 10 AmpRed Heated Mirrors M36 20 AmpYellow Power Outlet #3(BATT) M37 10 AmpRed Anti-Lock Brake Sys-tem (ABS), Electr...

4. Rotate the lock ring on the back of the headlamphousing counterclockwise to unlock it. CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oilcontamination will severely shorten bulb life. If thebulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean thebulb with rubbing alcohol. 5. Disconnect the e...

CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oilcontamination will severely shorten bulb life. If thebulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean thebulb with rubbing alcohol. Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Backup Lamp 1. Open the lift gate. 2. Remove the two push pins. 3. Pull lam...

5. Pull the backplate straight back from the lamp hous-ing. 6. Disconnect the electrical connector. 7. Remove the bulb from the backplate. Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) 1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector and washer hose (ifequipped) from the C...

FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 19.5 Gallons 73.8 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters 4.0 Liter Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters Cooling System * 3.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR 威 Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 5 Ye...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 450 䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . 452 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...

• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminalsas required. • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and thebrake master cylinder, add as needed. • Check all lights and other electrical items for correctoperation. At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the br...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 471 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471 ▫ 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...

Cargo Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180Cargo (Vehicle Loading) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,275Center High Mounted Stop Light ....

Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471 Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406Defroster, Rear Window . . . ....

Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . ....

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Roll Over Warning . . . . . ...

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