Dodge 2007 Magnum - Manual

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehiclecould seriously affect its roadworthiness and safetyand may lead to an accident resulting in seriousinjury or death. INTRODUCTION 7 1

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 䡵 Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks witheither side up. The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the keycode numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers canbe used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Askyour dealer for these numbers and keep them i...

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

All of the keys provided with your new vehicle havebeen programmed to the vehicle electronics. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.Once a Sentry Key is programmed to a vehicle, it cannotbe programmed to any othe...

The new Sentry Key is programmed. The Keyless Entry Transmitter will also be programmed during this pro-cedure. Repeat this procedure to program up to 8 keys. If you donot have a programmed sentry key, contact your dealerfor details. NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your dealer to have all rem...

system is not arming. In addition, if you open a doorduring the arming period, the system will cancel thearming process. If you wish to rearm the system afterclosing the door, you must repeat one of the previouslydescribed arming sequences. To Disarm the System: Either press the UNLOCK button on the...

Tamper Alert If something has triggered the system in your absence,the horn will sound three times when you disarm thesystem. Check the vehicle for tampering. ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the keylessentry transmitter or open the doors or liftgate. The lights...

To unlock the doors: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitteronce to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to unlock alldoors. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledgethe unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will alsoturn on. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First T...

• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC), refer to “Flash Lights withRemote Key Lock,” under ⬙ Personal Settings (Cus- tomer Programmable Features),” under “ElectronicVehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of thismanual for details. • For vehicles not equ...

Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doorsare locked with the transmitter. This feature can beturned on or off. To change the current setting, proceed asfollows: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC), refer to “Soun...

NOTE: • The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignitionswitch to the ACC or ON position while the panicalarm is activated. However, the exterior lights andhorn will remain on. • You may need to be less than 23 feet (7 meters) fromthe vehicle when using the transmitter to turn off thepanic...

4. To assemble the transmitter case, snap the two halvestogether. If so equipped, install and tighten the screwuntil snug. Make sure there is an even “gap” between thetwo halves. 5. Test the transmitter operation. General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules andRSS 210 of I...

If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door,the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are notinside 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 leave t...

chime will sound if the key is in the LOCK or ACCposition and a door is open, as a reminder to remove thekey. Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with powerdoor locks if all of the following conditions are met: 1. The Automatic Door Locks feature is enabled. 2. The tra...

Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles withpower door locks if: 1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en-abled. 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speedreturned to 0 mph (0 km/h). 3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK. 4. The driver...

To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock 1. Open the rear door. 2. Insert the tip of the vehicle’s ignition key or alike intothe child lock control and pull it upward. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite rear door. NOTE: When the child lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using...

2. Insert the tip of the vehicle’s ignition key or alike intothe child lock control and pull it downward. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite rear door. NOTE: After disengaging the child protection door lock system, always test the door from the inside to makecertain it is in the desired positio...

WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys inthe ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-tended children, can become entrapped by the win-dows while operating the power window switches.Such entrapment may result in serious injury ordeath. Auto Down Feature The driver door power ...

Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allowsyou to disable the window controls on the passengerdoors. When the switch is pressed, the window controlson the passenger doors will not illuminate and thepassenger windows will be disabled. Reset Any time the vehicle battery...

buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, then adjust thesunroof opening to minimize the buffeting. LIFTGATE The liftgate can be unlocked or locked by the remotekeyless entry transmitter or by activating the power doorlock switches located on the front doors. Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened ...

NOTE: If a power malfunction occurs, you can use the emergency liftgate latch release to open the liftgate. Theemergency liftgate latch release is located behind asnap-in cover on the liftgate trim panel. WARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison-ous exhaust gases into your vehicle....

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in yourvehicle are the restraint systems. These include the frontand rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, frontairbags for both the driver and front passenger and, if soequipped, side curtain airbags for the driver and pass...

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 seriouslyinjured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of yourvehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sur...

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

4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below yourabdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull upa bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is tootight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snugbelt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in acollision. WA...

As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you willprefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average,you will prefer a higher position. When you release theanchorage, try to move it up and down to make sure thatit is locked in position. In the rear seat, move toward the center of the sea...

NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt stillmust be worn snugly and positioned properly. The pretensioners are triggered by the Airbag ControlModule (refer to information on Airbags in this section).Like the front airbags, the pretensio...

NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn on while unbuckling the seat belt and turn off whilere-buckling the seat belt. It may be necessary to retractthe seat belt. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Asingle chime will sound to signify that you have success-fully completed...

Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the beltacross the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.Keep the belt low so that it does not come across theabdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will takethe force if there is a collision. Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short,...

NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment. The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. Thismay allow the airbag to have different rates of inflationthat are based on collision severity. This vehicle may also be equipped with side cu...

WARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the front airbagcovers or attempt to manually open them. You maydamage the airbags and you could be injured be-cause the airbags are no longer functional. Theseprotective covers for the airbag cushions are de-signed to open only when the airbags are inflat...

Here are some simple steps you can take to minimizethe risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Children 12 years old and under should ride buckledup in the rear seat. 2. Infants in rear-facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger frontairbag. An airbag ...

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

How The Airbag System Works • The Airbag Control Module (ACM) determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbagsto inflate. The front airbag inflators are designed toprovide different rates of airbag inflation from direc-tion provided by the ACM. The ACM will not detectroll ov...

their full size. The bags fully inflate in about 50 - 70milliseconds. This is about half of the time that it takesto blink your eyes. The bags then quickly deflate whilehelping to restrain the driver and front passenger. Thedriver’s front airbag gas is vented through vent holesin the sides of the ai...

you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasiumfloor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.However, if you haven’t healed significantly within afew days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctorimmediately. • As the airbags deflate, y...

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

one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infantcarriers and “convertible” child seats. • The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in thevehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh upto about 20 lbs (9 kg). “Convertible” ch...

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 theseat back, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. • Make sure that the child is upright in...

rear-seating positions, or if your child restraints are notLATCH-compatible, install the restraints using the vehi-cle’s seat belts. Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child RestraintSystem We urge that you carefully follow the directions of themanufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all...

To attach a child restraint tether strap: 1. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct pathfor the strap between the anchor and the child seat. 2. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to thetether anchor and remove slack in the tether strapaccording to the child restraint manu...

Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasolinefumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, orbrake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should belocated and corrected immediately. 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STA...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 ▫ Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — IfEquipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 ▫ Outside...

▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 ▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 䡵 Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 ▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 ▫ Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rearwindow. A two-point pivot system allows for horizontaland vertical mirror adjustment. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving thesmall control under the mirror to the night position(toward rear of vehic...

CAUTION! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,never spray any cleaning solution directly onto themirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth andwipe the mirror clean. Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a sl...

Power Remote-Control Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s doortrim panel next to the power door lock switch. A rotaryknob selects the left mirror, right mirror, or off position. After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the samedirection you want the mirror to move. Use the ce...

The UConnect™ system can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. Seewww.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. Ifyour cellular phone supports a different profile (e.g.,Headset Profile), you may not be able to use any UCon-nect™ features. Refer to your cellular s...

• www.jeep.com/uconnect The following are general phone to UConnect™ Systempairing instructions: • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Setup Phone Pairing ⬙ and follow the audible prompts. • When prompted, after the voice on beep, say ⬙ Pair ...

Delete UConnect™ Paired Cellular Phones • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Setup Phone Pairing. ⬙ • At the next prompt, say ⬙ Delete ⬙ and follow the prompts. • You can also press the ⬘ Voice Recognition’ button anytime while the list is b...

North American English Primary Alternate(s) Zero Oh Add location Add new All All of them Confirmation prompts Confirmations prompts Delete a name Delete Language Select language List names List all List paired phones List phones Pager Beeper Phone pairing Pairing Phonebook Phone book Return to main ...

WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. The sudden movement of the seatcould cause you to lose control. The seat beltmight not be properly adjusted and you could beinjured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle isparked. • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that ...

CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat as it maycause damage to the seat controls. Power Reclining Seats — If Equipped The recliner control is located on the outboard side of theseat. WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that theshoulder belt is no longer resting against ...

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

The controls for each heater are located near the bottomcenter of the instrument panel. After turning on theignition, you can choose from High, Off, or Low heatsettings. Amber LEDs in the top portion of each switchindicate the level of heat in use. Two LEDs will illuminatefor high, one for low, and ...

Folding Rear Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide anadditional storage area. Pull on the loops shown in theillustration to fold down either or both seatbacks. Theseloops can be tucked away when not in use. When the seatback is folded to the upright position, makesure it is latche...

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Two latches must be released to open the hood. First, pullthe hood release lever located under the left side of theinstrument panel. Next, move to the outside of the vehicle and push thesafety catch to the left. The safety catch is located underthe center front edge of the...

WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up whenthe vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latchesare fully latched before driving. LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side ofthe instrument panel. Th...

headlights will stay ON for up to 90 seconds after youturn the ignition switch OFF. To turn the AutomaticSystem OFF, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO(A) position. NOTE: The engine must be running before the head- lights will come ON in the Automatic mode. Headlights On with Wipers (Availabl...

If you turn the headlights, park lights, or ignition switchon again, the system will cancel the delay. If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they willturn off in the normal manner. NOTE: The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds of turning the ignition off to activate this featur...

Multi-Function Lever The multi-function lever controls the operation of theturn signals, headlight beam selection, and passinglights. The lever is located on the left side of the steeringcolumn. Turn Signals Move the Multi-Function Lever up or down and thecorresponding turn signal indicator in the i...

Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors on theoverhead console. Each light is turned ON by pressingthe lens. Press the lens a second time to turn OFF thelight. These lights also turn on when a door is opened, orwhen the unlock button on the remote keyless ...

Interior light Defeat (OFF) Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom “OFF”position. The interior lights will remain off when thedoors are open. Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent.This feature brightens all text displays such as theodo...

two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resumethe intermittent interval previously selected. If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper isturned OFF, the wipers will operate for two wipe cyclesand then turn OFF. Headlights On with Wipers (Available with AutoHeadlights Only) Whe...

The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gallon (4 liters) ofwasher fluid when the message “Low Washer Fluid”appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) — if equipped. WARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solventsare flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Caremust be ex...

To unlock the steering column, pull the control handleoutward. To tilt the steering column, move the steeringwheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen orshorten the steering column, pull the steering wheeloutward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steeringcolumn in position, push the c...

Press the switch forward to move the pedals forward(toward the front of the vehicle). Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward(toward the driver). • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF. • The pedals can be adjusted while driving. • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the veh...

To Activate: Push the speed control lever inward (towardthe steering column) and release (“ON/OFF”).The indicator light in the lever (and in theinstrument cluster on some models) will illu- minate to show that the speed control system is ON. Toturn the system OFF, push the lever inward (toward thest...

speed. To do so, push the lever up and release (RES/ACCEL), and then remove your foot from the acceleratorpedal. To Vary the Speed Setting: When the speed control is set, you can increase speed bypushing the lever up and holding (“RES/ACCEL”).When the lever is released, a new set speed will beestabl...

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

Programming HomeLink NOTE: When programming a garage door opener, it is advised to park outside the garage. It is also recom-mended that you install a new battery in the hand-heldtransmitter of the device being programmed. This willallow for quicker training and accurate transmission ofthe radio-fre...

1. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons.Release the buttons only when the EVIC displays “Chan-nels Cleared” (after 20 seconds); however, do not hold the buttons for longer than 30 seconds. Do not repeat this step if programming a second or third hand-held trans-mitter to the remaining HomeL...

For questions or comments, contact HomeLink at: www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515 . Security If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequenciesby following the “Erasing HomeLink Buttons” instruc-tions in this section. This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and withRSS-210 of Industr...

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

The auxiliary outlet is also powered directly from thebattery (power available at all times). Items plugged intothis outlet may discharge the battery and/or preventengine starting. Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw powerfrom the vehicle’s b...

CUP HOLDERS Front Seat Cup Holders The cup holders are located in the forward edge of thecenter console. Rear Seat Cup Holders The rear seat cup holders are located in the center armrestbetween the rear seats. The cup holders are positionedforward in the armrest and side-by-side to provideconvenient...

STORAGE Console Features The center console contains a large storage bin. Thestorage bin contains a four-slot coin holder (designed tohold various size coins) and a rubber mat at the bottom ofthe bin for noise control. The bin is large enough to holda portable AC/DC converter to power laptops, games...

The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carryingversatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pullingnylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters. Whenthe seats are folded down, they provide a continuous,nearly flat extension of the removable tri-fold load floor. Tri-Fold Upper Load F...

Rollaway Tonneau Cover — If Equipped The removable rollaway tonneau cover mounts in thecargo area behind the top of the rear seats. The tonneau cover, when extended, covers the cargo areato keep items out of sight. Notches in the trim panels nearthe liftgate opening secure the extended tonneau cover...

Waterproof Liner The optional waterproof liner can be placed over thelower load floor. Cargo Organizer The optional cargo organizer can also be placed into thelower load floor. Lift the handle and pull to open thecargo organizer. Waterproof Liner Cargo Organizer Handle UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF ...

To adjust, remove, or install the crossbars, proceed asfollows: 1. Flip the lever on the end of the crossbar upward. 2. Turn the lever counter clockwise to loosen the lowerclamp. When the lower clamp is loose, turn it until theround side of the clamp completely faces away from theside rail. 3. Repea...

CAUTION! • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do notexceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as evenlyas possible and secure the load appropriately. • Long loads, which extend over the windshield, suchas wood panels or surfboards, or load...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 䡵 Base Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 䡵 Premium Instrument Cluster — If Equipped . . 139 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 140 䡵 Electronic Vehicle...

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Glove Box 11 — Ash Tray* 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Radio 12 — Ignition Switch 3 — Rear Wiper/Washer Switch 8 — Climate Control 13 — Hood Release 4 — Hazard Switch 9 — Heated Seat Switch* 14 — Headlight Switch 5 — Electronic Stability Program Off But-...

BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 138 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. Trip Odometer Button Base Cluster The word ⬙ TRIP ⬙ will appear when this button is pressed. Push in and hold the button for two seconds when thetrip o...

7. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This light will turn on briefly as a bulb checkwhen the ignition switch is turned ON. Thislight will also turn on while the engine isrunning if there is a problem with the Elec- tronic Throttle Control system. If the light comes on while the engine is runni...

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

and average fuel economy, according to the current fueltank level. DTE cannot be reset through the FUNCTIONSELECT button. NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance ofthe vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value. • When the DT...

Compass Display The compass readings indicate the directionthe vehicle is facing. Press and release thecompass button to display one of eight com-pass readings and the outside temperature. Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates theneed to set the compass man...

1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Press and hold the compass button for approximately2 seconds. 3. Press the SCROLL button until “Compass Variance”message and the last variance zone number displays inthe EVIC. 4. Press and release FUNCTION SELECT button untilthe proper variance zone is selected acc...

• Call status: Incoming call, connecting, connected, airtime in minutes and seconds, call ended, call failed,roaming, and no phone connection. • UConnect Active. • Caller ID phone number display. When the appropriate conditions exist, and if supportedby the cell phone, the EVIC will display the foll...

The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate thebattery strength of the UConnect™ phone. The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate thata phone connection has been made. The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate thatthe UConnect™ phone is currently not avail-able. Navigation — If Equipped Navigation Dis...

on lock/unlock feature. To make your selection, pressand release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON”or “OFF” appears. “Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock” When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals willflash when the doors are locked or unlocked with theremote keyless entry transmitter. T...

Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances duringtransmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,and thus remain a part of the AM reception. Theyinterfere very little with the frequency variations thatcarry the FM signal. AM Reception AM sound is based on wave amplit...

SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC)RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO ANDHANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate ...

SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Press and release the SEEK button to search for the nextlistenable station in either AM/FM or Satellite (ifequipped) mode. Press the right side of the button to seekup and the left side to seek down. The radio will remaintuned to the new station until you make another selec-...

4. Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune/Audiocontrol. 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait 5 seconds. RW/FF (Radio Mode) Pressing the rewind/fast forward button causes the tunerto search for the next frequency in the direction of thearrows. This feature operates in either AM, FM or Sate...

selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button,the station will continue to play but will not be storedinto push-button memory. You may add a second station to each push-button byrepeating the above procedure with this exception: Pressthe SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the displayw...

Press the RND button a second time to stop RandomPlay. 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, cassette player, or microphone and utilizethe vehicle’s audio system to amplify the ...

Mode Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press the mode button repeatedly to select between theCD player and Satellite Radio (if equipped). Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone — IfEquipped Refer to the “HANDS FREE PHONE (UConnect™)”section of the Owner’s Manual. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — ...

station with the same selected PTY name. The PTYfunction only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (ProgramType) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the radiowill tune to the preset station. NOTE: If you have selected a PTY with the tune knob, simply press...

Press and hold the FF button to fast forward through thetracks. Release the FF button to stop the fast forwardfeature. If the RW button is pressed, the current track willreverse to the beginning of the track and begin playing. Press the RND button a second time to stop RandomPlay. Buttons 1 - 6 (CD ...

Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.mp3 exten-sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.mp3extension may cause playback problems. The radio isdesigned to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and willnot play the file. When using the MP3 encoder to compre...

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 option beforewriting to the disc. Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 andWMA Audio Play) SEEK Button (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Play) Pressi...

Operating Instructions - Video EntertainmentSystem (VES) (If Equipped) Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VES)Guide.” SALES CODE REC — AM/FM/CD (6–DISC) RADIOWITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM Satellite Navigation Radio with CD Player with MP3Capability (REC) - combines a Global-PositioningSystem-ba...

1. At the Main Menu screen, highlight “Clock Setup” and press ENTER OR press and hold for 3 seconds the TIME button on the unit’s faceplate. The Clock Setup screen appears. 2. To show the GPS clock, select “Displayed Clock: GPSClock” and press ENTER. 3. To adjust the time zone, Select “Time Zone” an...

1. At the Clock Setup screen highlight “Displayed Clock: User Defined Clock”. 2. To increase the clock by hours, make sure “HR +” ishighlighted and press ENTER. Press ENTER again toincrease the clock by another hour. You will see on the“User Defined Time” display the number of hours youhave increase...

Audio Clock Display Select this option to change the size of the clock on theaudio screens. 1. When you are at an audio screen, quickly press theTIME button on the navigation faceplate. 2. In this example the large clock appears on the screen. 3. To switch the clock to the small clock, quickly press...

SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast-ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast tocoast. The subscription service provider is Sirius™ Satel-lite Radio. This service offers over 100 channels of music,sports, news, entertainment, and progr...

PTY Button ⴖ SEEK ⴖ When the desired program is obtained, press the ⬙ SEEK ⬙ button within five seconds. The channel will change tothe next channel that matches the program type selected. Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on theroof around the rooftop antenna location...

Center (EVIC). The EVIC features a driver-interactivedisplay. This is located in the instrument cluster belowthe speedometer. The VOLUME button controls the sound levelof the sound system. Press the top of theVOLUME button to increase the sound level.Press the bottom of the VOLUME button todecrease ...

5. A loose tape should be corrected before use. To rewinda loose tape, insert the eraser end of a pencil into the tapedrive gear and twist the pencil in the required directions. Maintain your cassette tape player. The head and capstanshaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tapedeposits each...

RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being On inyour vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance fromyour radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminatedby relocating the cellular phone antenna. This conditionis not harmful to the radio. If your rad...

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

• Panel Air flows through the outlets located in theinstrument panel. Air flows through the regis- ters in the back of the center console to the rear seatpassengers. These registers can be closed to blockairflow. • Recirculation Control The mode control knob also controls therecirculation feature. Y...

The system will automatically control recir-culation. However, pressing the Recircula-tion Control button will temporarily put thesystem in recirculation mode (ten minutes). This can be used when outside conditions such assmoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are present.Activating recirculation will...

NOTE: To control the air conditioning manually, the mode selector must be moved out of the AUTO position. • Recirculation Control This button can be used to block out smoke,odors, dust, high humidity, or if rapid coolingis desired. The recirculation mode should onlybe used temporarily. An LED in the...

system lubrication to minimize the possibility of com-pressor 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 suffic...

Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Wiper Operation The rear wiper is operated by the rear wiper/washer switch. The switch is located near the top center of the instrument panel. An indicator in the switchilluminates when the rear wiper is on. To use the rear wiper, push the left side of the rearwiper/washer ...

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 ▫ Extremely Cold Weather (Below ⫺ 20°F Or ⫺ 29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust theinside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and ifpresent, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seatbelts. WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingchildren in a vehicle unattended is dange...

WARNING! • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid intothe throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt tostart the vehicle. This could result in flash firecausing serious personal injury. • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to getit started. Vehicles equipped with an automatictransmissi...

WARNING! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or“N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. Ifyour foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, thevehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hitsomeone or something. Only shift...

For electrical system malfunctions, there is an overridefor the interlock system. In order to override this systemthe key must be in the ignition with the switch in theACC or ON positions. Remove the rubber storage trayfrom the bin located to the right of the selector lever. Theoverride can be activ...

Gear Ranges P (Park) P (Park) supplements the parking brake by locking thetransmission. The engine can be started in this range.Never use P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion.Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle inthis range. When parking on a flat surface, place the gear selector int...

R (Reverse) For moving the vehicle rearward. Always stop beforemoving the lever to R (Reverse), except when rockingthe vehicle. N (Neutral) Engine may be started in this range. CAUTION! Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other reasonwith selector lever in NEUTRAL can result in trans-mission da...

3 (Third) This range eliminates shifts into Overdrive. The trans-mission will operate normally in First, Second andThird while in this range. The “3” position should alsobe used when descending steep grades to preventbrake system distress. NOTE: Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle under ...

clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmis-sion is not shifting into “Overdrive” when cold. This isconsidered a normal condition. Pulling the selectorlever into the “3” position will show that the transmis-sion is able to shift into and out of “Overdrive.” • If the vehicle has not been dr...

5 Speed Automatic Transmission Shifting from D (Drive) to P (Park) or R (Reverse) (orfrom P or R to D) should be done only after theaccelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped.Be sure to keep your foot on the brake when moving theselector lever between these gears. Gear Ranges P (Park) ...

D (Drive) This range should be used for most city and highwaydriving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down-shifts and best fuel economy. The transmission automatically upshifts through fifthgear. The D (Drive) position provides optimum drivingcharacteristics under all normal operating conditi...

Delayed Shifts in Cold Temperatures During cold temperature operation, you may noticedelayed upshifts depending on engine and transmissiontemperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im-proves warm up time of the engine and transmission toachieve maximum efficiency. Temporary Transmission Limp...

times. Follow the reset procedure described under “Tem-porary Transmission Limp Home Mode” in this section.In Permanent Limp Home Mode, P (Park), R (Reverse),and N (Neutral) will continue to operate. Second gearwill operate in the D (Drive) shifter position. The mal-function indicator light may illu...

CAUTION! All wheels must have the same size and type tires.Unequal tire sizes must not be used. Unequal tiresize may cause failure of the front differential and/orthe transfer case. DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-pery surfaces may cau...

PARKING BRAKE The parking brake should always be applied when thedriver is not in the vehicle. WARNING! Never use Park position on an automatic transmis-sion as a substitute for the parking brake. Alwaysapply parking brake fully when parked to guardagainst vehicle movement and possible injury ordama...

NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingchildren in a vehicle unattended is dangerous fora number of reasons. A child or others could beseriously or fatally injured. Do...

WARNING! • The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisticatedelectronic equipment that may be susceptible to inter-ference caused by improperly installed or high outputradio transmitting equipment. This interference cancause possible loss of anti-lock braking capability. In-stallation of such equipme...

Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not function-ing. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required. POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you goodvehicle response and increased ease of maneuverabilityin tight spaces. The system will provide mechanicalsteering capabilit...

acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as littlethrottle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed anddriving to the prevailing road conditions. The TCS OFF button is located in the center of theinstrument panel. To turn OFF the TCS, momentarilypress the button and the TCS Indicator Light...

CAUTION! If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised, theengine must be shut off (key in the ignition switch tothe OFF/LOCK or ACC position). Otherwise, the ESPwill immediately be engaged and will apply the rearwheel brakes. Synchronizing ESP The malfunction indicator light for the ESP iscomb...

TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings NOTE: • P (Passenger)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. designstandards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” moldedinto the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex-ample: P215/65R15 95H. • European Metric tire sizing is based on Europeandesign standards. Ti...

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 correspon...

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 includingdate code located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black si...

Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side“B” pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information aboutthe:1) number of people that can...

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” ...

2. Economy— Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wearpatterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormalwear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need forearlier tire replacement. Under inflation, also increasestire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consump-tion....

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

WARNING! High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi-mum load is dangerous. The added strain on yourtires could cause them to fail. You could have aserious accident. Don’t drive a vehicle loaded to themaximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75mph (120 km/h). Radial-Ply Tires WARNING! Combini...

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 injuresomeone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels fasterthan 30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30 secondscontinuously when you are stuck, and don’t letan...

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! Tires and spare tire should be replaced after sixyears, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure tofollow this warning can result in sud...

WARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other thanthat specified for your vehicle. Some combina-tions of unapproved tires and wheels may changesuspension dimensions and performance charac-teristics, resulting in changes to steering, han-dling, and braking of your vehicle. This can causeun...

SELF–SEALING TIRES — IF EQUIPPED A non-hardening viscous sealant applied to the innerliner of each tire fills punctures up to 0.19 in. (5 mm) tominimize the loss of air pressure. This contributes to thesafety of the vehicle by significantly reducing the prob-ability of a roadside stop due to a flat ...

NOTE: In order to avoid damage to tires, chains, and your vehicle do not drive for a prolonged period of timeon dry pavement. Observe the tire chain manufacturer’sinstructions on method of installation, operating speed,and conditions for usage. Always use the lower suggested operating speed if botht...

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 systemoperation or sensor damage may result whenusing replacement equipment that is not of thesame size, type, and...

Telltale Light will remain ON and a chime will still soundeach ignition key cycle. Once you repair or replace theoriginal road tire, and reinstall it on the vehicle in place ofthe compact spare, the TPMS will update automaticallyand the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turnOFF, as long n...

recommended cold placard pressure value. Once thesystem receives the updated tire pressures, the systemwill automatically update, the graphic display in theEVIC will stop flashing, and the Tire Pressure MonitoringTelltale Light will turn off. The vehicle may need to bedriven for up to 10 minutes abo...

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

malfunctioning and may require immediate service.Contact your dealer for service assistance. • The use of fuel additives, which are now being sold asoctane enhancers, are not recommended. Most of theseproducts contain high concentrations of methanol.Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems...

ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on theleft side of the vehicle. Push in on the left side (near theedge) of the fuel filler door to access the fuel filler cap. Ifthe gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacementcap is for use with this ve...

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuelfiller cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a“Check Gascap” message will display in the ElectronicVehicle Information Center (EVIC) — if equipped. If thisoccurs, tighten the fuel filler cap properly and...

driving. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that youhave exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is withinthe specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight.Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effecton the way your vehicle steers and handles and the waythe brakes operate. A loaded ...

TRAILER TOWING In this section, you will find safety tips and informationon limits to the type of towing you can reasonably dowith your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefullyreview this information to tow your load as efficientlyand safely as possible. To maintain warranty coverage, follow the ...

WARNING! • An improperly adjusted Weight DistributingHitch system may reduce handling, stability,braking performance, and could result in an acci-dent. • Weight Distributing Systems may not be compat-ible with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult withyour hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputableRecrea...

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 your authorized dealer forpackage content. The following chart provides the industry standard forthe maximum trailer weight a g...

Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. 2.7L Automatic 22 SQ. FT. (2.04 square meters) Up to 2 persons & Lug- gage 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) 22 SQ. FT. (2.04 square meters) Up to 3 persons & Lug- gage 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) 22 SQ. FT...

Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. 5.7L Automatic withtrailer tow package 40 SQ. FT. (3.72 square meters) Up to 2 persons & Lug-gage 3,800 lbs (1724 kg) 380 lbs (172 kg) 40 SQ. FT. (3.72 square meters) Up to 3 persons & Lug-gage 3,000 lbs (1361 kg) ...

Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped onyour bumper or trailer hitch. Consider the following items when computing theweight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipmentput in or on your vehicle. • The weight of the...

WARNING! Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy-draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys-tem and cause it to fail. You might not have brakeswhen you need them and could have an accident. Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis-tance. When towing, you should allow fo...

Towing Tips — Electronic Speed Control (IfEquipped) − Don’t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. − When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage untilyou can get back to cruising speed. − Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loa...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 ▫ Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 ▫ Jack Locatio...

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The hazard flasher switch is located in the center of theinstrument panel below the center air outlets. To engage the Hazard Warning Flashers, depress theswitch on the instrument panel. When the Hazard Warn-ing Switch is activated, all directional turn signals willflash on and...

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of thevehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough offthe road to avoid the danger of being hit whenoperating the jack or changing the wheel. • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.The vehicle could slip o...

5. Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when thevehicle is being jacked. 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonallyopposite the jacking position. For example, if changingthe right front tire, block the left rear wheel. Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage The jack and spare tire are...

3. Lift the access cover using the pull strap. 4. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire. Lifting The Access Cover Spare Tire Fastener 288 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

5. Remove the spare tire. 6. Remove the fastener securing the jack. WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision orhard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire inthe places provided. Jacking and Changing a Tire 1. Block the whee...

WARNING! To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheelcovers with care to avoid contact with the metaledges and retention teeth. 4. Before raising the vehicle, use the lug wrench toloosen, but not remove, the lug nuts on the wheel withthe flat tire. Turn the lug nuts counter-clockwise one turn...

Jack Engagement Locations WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 291 6

6. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tireand install the spare tire. WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can makethe vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack andhurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enoughto remove the tire. 7. Remove the lug nuts, wheel c...

JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever thehood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on.You can be hurt by the fan. • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started.Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission canno...

3. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmis-sion in PARK, and turn the ignition switch to the OFF (orLOCK) position on both vehicles. 4. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-cal loads. 5. Connect one end of the jumper cable to the remotejump-start positive battery post ...

WARNING! • You should not try to start your vehicle by push-ing or towing. • Do not connect the cable to the negative post ofthe discharge battery. The resulting electricalspark could cause the battery to explode. • During cold weather when temperatures are be-low freezing point, electrolyte in a di...

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 shift back and forth between Reverseand Drive. Usually the least accelerator pedal pressure tom...

If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)while being towed, the key must be in the ON position,not the ACCESSORY position. Make certain the transmis-sion remains in NEUTRAL. TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHERVEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLY The manufacture does not recommend that you tow th...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 2.7L Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 䡵 3.5L Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 䡵 5.7L Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 306 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap . . . . ....

2.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 303 7

3.5L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 304 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

5.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 305 7

A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler capmay also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEPROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to passan inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.Failure to pass could preven...

WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around amotor vehicle. Only do service work for which youhave the knowledge and the proper equipment. Ifyou have any doubt about your ability to perform aservice job, take your vehicle to a competent me-chanic. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that fol...

CAUTION! Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration orloss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. Checking Oil Level — 5.7L Engine To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil mustbe maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level atregular intervals, such as every fuel...

Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engineoil change. Engine Oil Filter Selection This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oilfilter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The qualityof replacement filters varies considerably. Only highquality filters sh...

NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessedagainst you. WARNING! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park overmaterials that can burn. Such materials might begrass or leaves coming into contact with your ex-haust system. Do not par...

WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and canburn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluidto contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Don’t leanover a battery when attaching clamps. If acidsplashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-diately with large amounts of water. • Batter...

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 identified on thebattery case. Cable clamps should be tight o...

Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar-bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro-tection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioningservice be performed by dealers or other service fa...

surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and GenuineParts” in this section for the correct fluid type. Front & Rear Suspension Ball Joints The suspension ball joints should be inspected for exter-nal leakage or damage when other maintenance is per-formed. Steering Linkage The tie rod end ball joi...

extended maintenance period, it is important that youuse the same coolant throughout the life of your vehicle.Please review these recommendations for using HybridOrganic Additive Technology (HOAT) coolant. When adding coolant: • The manufacturer recommends using Mopar 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100...

When additional coolant is needed to maintain theproper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Donot overfill. Points To Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor comingfrom the front of the engine compartment. This is nor...

WARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure andpossibly an accident. Driving with your foot restingor riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormallyhigh brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, andpossible brake damage. You wouldn’t have your fullbraking capacity in an emergency. Brak...

WARNING! Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure.You could have an accident. If you see any signs ofcracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brakehoses replaced immediately. Master Cylinder - Brake Fluid Level Check Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediatelyif the brake s...

CAUTION! Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminatethe brake fluid, all brake seal components could bedamaged causing partial or complete brake failure. Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Check Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks are notrequired. For this reason, the dipstick is ...

Severe Usage (fluid and filter) — Refer to MaintenanceSchedule “B” Severe Usage is defined as: • Police, taxi, limousine, commercial type operation, ortrailer towing where the vehicle is driven regularly for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation. If the transmission is disassembled for any re...

and Mopar 威 Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with anyliquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to cleanyour leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-tioner is not require...

1. Clean with a wet soft rag or micro-fiber towel. A mildsoap solution may be used, but do not use high alcoholcontent or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe cleanwith a clean damp rag. 2. Dry with a soft tissue. Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemicalsolvents...

FUSES (POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS) Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center) A power distribution center is located in the enginecompartment. This center contains fuses and relays. Cavity Car-tridgeFuse MiniFuse Description 1 — — — 2 — — — 3 — 15 AmpBlue Adjustable Pedals - ifequipped 4 — 20 AmpYellow...

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse MiniFuse Description 11 — 25 AmpClear Auto Shutdown/Powertrain ControlModule (PCM) 12 — — — 13 — — — 14 — 25 AmpClear Powertrain ControlModule (PCM) 15 — 20 AmpYellow Injectors, Ignition Coils 16 — — — 17 30 AmpPink — Anti-lock Brakes System(ABS) Valves - ifequipped/PowertrainC...

CAUTION! • When installing the Power Distribution Centercover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do somay allow water to get into the Power Distribu-tion Center, and possibly result in a electricalsystem failure. • When replacing a blown fuse, ...

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse MiniFuse Description 1 60 AmpYellow — Ignition Off Draw (IOD) 2 40 AmpGreen — Battery 3 — — — 4 40 AmpGreen — Battery 5 30 AmpPink — Heated Seats - ifequipped 6 — 20 AmpYellow Fuel Pump 7 — — — 8 — 15 AmpBlue Ignition Switch/AirbagControl Module (ACM) 9 — 20 AmpYellow Console P...

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse MiniFuse Description 13 * — — — 14 — 10 AmpRed AC Heater Control/Cluster/Sentry Key Re-mote Keyless Entry 15 — 20 AmpYellow Trailer Tow Brake Mod-ule - if equipped 16 — 20 AmpYellow Rear Power Outlet 17 — 20 AmpYellow Cluster 18 — 20 AmpYellow Selectable Power Outlet 19 — 10 Am...

3. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector. 5. Remove 1 wing nut from the back of the tail lightassembly. 6. Remove 2 push pin fasteners under the liftgate with aflat blade tool. 7. Pull tail light assembly clear from vehicle to accessbulbs. 8. T...

License Light 1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly. 4. Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly. 5. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly. 6. Reattach the light to the rear fascia, a...

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (approximate)2.7 Liter Engine 18 gallons 68 liters 3.5 Liter Engine without All Wheel Drive 18 gallons 68 liters 3.5 Liter Engine with All Wheel Drive 19 gallons 72 liters 5.7 Liter Engine 19 gallons 72 liters Engine Oil-With Filter2.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, ...

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTSEngine Component Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopar 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive Technology) or equivalent Engine Oil (2.7 Liter) Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 5W-20 is recommended. R...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 354 䡵 Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 ▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 8 M A I N TE N A ...

• Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km). • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained highspeeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). • Trailer towing. 〫 • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-vice). 〫 • Off-road or dese...

Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000) (30 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if notreplaced at 3 months. X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* X X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter. X* Insp...

Miles 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 33,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000) (55 000) (60 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if notreplaced at 3 months. X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* X X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter. X R...

SCHEDULE “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000) (50 000) (60 000) [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* X X X X X Replace the a...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 ▫ Be Reasonable ...

Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for yourvehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex-pected repairs after your manufacturer’s new vehiclelimited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be-hind only the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If youpurchased a manufac...

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If youbelieve that your vehicle has a defect, which could causea crash or cause injury or death, you should immediatelyinform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. I...

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . 323Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Adding Rear Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103,202,32...

Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121,336Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . ...

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . ....