Dodge 2008 Charger SRT8 - Manual

INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance ofservice and engineering specialists to acquaint you withthe operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It issupplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet andvarious customer-oriented documents. You are urged toread these publicati...

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in an accident or bodilyinjury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do notread this entire manual, you may miss important infor-mation. Obse...

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

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ FOB With Integrated Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 ▫ Tip Start Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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

Fob with Integrated Key The Fob with Integrated Key operates the ignition switch.It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-mitter and a valet key, which stores in the rear of the Fob. The valet key allows for entry into the vehicle should thebattery in the vehicle or the Fob go dead. The...

Tip Start Feature Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the STARTposition and release it as soon as the starter engages. Thestarter motor will continue to run, and it will disengageautomatically when the engine is running. Ignition Key R...

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 IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM The Sentry Key 威 prevent...

NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys-tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key fromstarting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then bereprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to anauthorized dealer at the time of servi...

If the alarm system is armed and the battery becomesdisconnected the system will remain armed when thebattery is reconnected. The exterior lights will flash, thehorn will sound, and the ignition will not start thevehicle. If this occurs, disarm the system. Tamper Alert If something has triggered the...

• You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from thevehicle when using the transmitter to turn off thePanic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emittedby the system. Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to Sentry Key 威 , “Customer Sentry Key 威 (Fob) Programming.” (See page 17 for more infor...

2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching thenew batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may causebattery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it withrubbing alcohol. 3. Reposition the access door panel over the batteryopening and snap into place. General Information This device com...

To Exit REMOTE START Mode without Drivingthe Vehicle Allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle. To Exit REMOTE START Mode and Drive theVehicle Before the end of the 15 minute cycle, press and releasethe UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlockthe doors and disarm the Vehicle Secur...

If the door LOCK plunger is down when you shut thedoor, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the key isnot inside the vehicle before closing the door. WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of anaccident, lock the vehicle doors before you drive aswell as when you park and leave...

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

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

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

To close the window part way, lift the WINDOW switchto the first detent and release it when you want thewindow to stop. The power WINDOW switches will remain active for upto 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off.Opening either front door will cancel this feature. Thetime for this featur...

TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle bypressing the TRUNK RELEASE Button located on theinstrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. NOTE: The transmission must be in PARK before the switch will operate. The trunk lid can be released from outside the veh...

TRUNK SAFETY WARNING WARNING! Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,either by climbing into the trunk from outside, orthrough the inside of the vehicle. Always close thetrunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once inthe trunk, young children may not be able to escape,even if they ente...

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, thefront airbags for both the driver and front passenger, theoptional supplemental side curtain airbags for the drive...

ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking theinside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. Lap/Shoulder Belts All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped withlap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock duringvery sudden stops...

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

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...

6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle.The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing toallow the belt to retract fully. WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision andleave you with no protection. ...

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

If the vehicle is equipped with supplemental side curtainairbags, they are located above the side windows. Theircovers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG. NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open to allow airbag deployment. If the vehicle is equipped with supplemental...

WARNING! • If your vehicle is equipped with supplemental front seatmounted side airbags, do not use accessory seat covers orplace objects between you and the seat airbags; the perfor-mance could be adversely affected and/or objects could bepushed into you, causing serious injury. • If your vehicle i...

Here are some simple steps you can take to minimizethe risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Children 12 years old and younger should ride buck-led up in the rear seat. WARNING! Infants in rear-facing child restraints should NEVERride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passengerfront airbag. A...

• The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronicparts of the system whenever the ignition switch is inthe START or ON positions. These include all of theitems listed above except the knee bolster, the instru-ment panel, and the steering wheel and column. If thekey is in the LOCK position, in ...

separate and fold out of the way as the bags inflate totheir full size. The bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70ms. This is about half of the time that it takes to blinkyour eyes. The bags then quickly deflate while helpingto restrain the driver and front passenger. The driver’sfront airbag gas is v...

WARNING! Unapproved modifications or service procedures tothe front seat assembly, its related components, orseat cover may inadvertently change the airbag de-ployment in case of a frontal crash. This could resultin death or serious injury to the driver or front seatpassenger if the vehicle is invol...

process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbaginflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin,eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation,rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throatirritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues,see your doctor. If ...

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 ...

• Traction/stability control status • Tire Pressure Monitoring System status (if equipped) Child Restraint 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 thatsmall children ride in proper ...

The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighingmore than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fitthe vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child cannot sitwith knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while thechild’s back is against the seatback, they should use abelt-positio...

• When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in thevehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle.Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop orcollision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks andcause serious personal injury. LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lo...

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 you to follow the manufacturer’s directionscarefully when installing your child restraint. Not allchild r...

webbing to retract back into the retractor. Tighten web-bing. To release, simply unbuckle the seat belt by de-pressing the button, allowing the webbing to retract intothe retractor. In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening thelap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because thebuckle or lat...

3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint tothe anchor (B) and remove slack in the tether strapaccording to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-tions. NOTE: Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack inthe strap. WARN...

The engine oil, transmission fluid, and axle lubricantinstalled at the factory is high-quality and energy-conserving. Oil, fluid, and lubricant changes should beconsistent with anticipated climate and conditions underwhich vehicle operations will occur. The recommendedviscosity and quality grades is...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 ▫ Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 ▫ Outside M...

▫ Reprogramming A Single HomeLink 威 Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 ▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 ▫ Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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...

Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlightglare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the featureon or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.A light next to the button will illuminate to indicate whenthe dimming feature is a...

WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger-sideconvex mirror will look smaller and farther awaythan they really are. Relying too much on yourpassenger-side convex mirror could cause you tocollide with another vehicle or other object. Use yourinside mirror when judging the size or dist...

Power Remote Control Mirrors The power MIRROR switch is located on the driver’sdoor trim panel next to the power door LOCK switch. Arotary knob selects the left mirror, right mirror, or offposition. After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the samedirection you want the mirror to move. Use the cen...

Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To usethe mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and swing themirror cover upward. The light turns on automatically.Closing the mirror cover turns off the light. HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect 姞 ) — IF EQUI...

NOTE: For UConnect 威 customer support, visit the following websites: • www.chrysler.com/uconnect • www.dodge.com/uconnect • www.jeep.com/uconnect • or call 1–877–855–8400 UConnect 威 allows you to transfer calls between the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit yourvehicle and enables y...

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

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

• After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Phonebook New Entry. ⬙ • When prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use oflong names helps the voice recognition and it isrecommended. For example, say ⬙ Robert Smith ⬙ or ⬙ Robert ⬙ instead of ⬙ Bob. ⬙ • When prompted, enter the number d...

• Even though the system is designed for users speakingin North American English, French, and Spanish ac-cents, the system may not always work for some. • 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 ⬙...

If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it listsoptions, press the VR hard-key, listen for the beep, andsay your command. Pressing the VR hard-key while the system is speaking isknown as “barging in.” The system will be interruptedand you can add or change commands. This will becomehelpful on...

3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust thevolume to a comfortable level while the voice recognitionsystem is speaking. Please note the volume setting for VRis different then the audio system. Main Menu Start a dialogue by pressing the VR hard-key. You maysay MAIN MENU to switch to the main m...

Satellite Radio To switch to satellite radio mode say SAT or SATELLITERADIO. In this mode, you may say the following com-mands: • CHANNEL NUMBER (to change the channel by itsspoken number) • NEXT CHANNEL (to select the next channel) • PREVIOUS CHANNEL (to select the previous chan-nel) • LIST CHANNEL...

− CONTINUE (to continue recording) − DELETE (to delete the recording) • PLAY MEMOS (to play previously recorded memos)— During the playback you may press the VR hard-key to stop playing memos. You continue by sayingone of the following commands: − REPEAT (to repeat a memo) − NEXT (to play the next m...

SEATS Power Seats The power SEAT switch is on the outboard side of theseat near the floor. Use this switch to move the driver’sseat up or down, forward or rearward, or to tilt the seat.The passenger’s seat will move up or down, forward orrearward. Power SEAT Switch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR...

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

WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that theshoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.In a collision you could slide under the seat belt andbe seriously or even fatally injured. Use the reclineronly when the vehicle is parked. Lumbar Support This feature allows you to incr...

Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury inthe event of impact from the rear. Adjust the restraint sothat the upper edge is as high as practical. To raise it, pullupward on the head restraint. To lower it, depress thebutton on the post guide and push downward on thehead...

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 ...

WARNING! Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skinbecause of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-tion, or other physical conditions must exercise carewhen using the seat heater. It may cause burns evenat low temperatures, especially if us...

When the seatback is folded to the upright position, makesure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of theseatback above the seat strap. WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked intoposition. If the seatback is not securely locked intoposition, the seat will not provide the ...

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

LIGHTS Headlight Switch The HEADLIGHT switch is located on the leftside of the instrument panel. This switch controlsthe operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming,interior lights, and fog lights. Rotate the HEADLIGHT switch clockwise to the ...

Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns the headlights ON orOFF according to ambient light levels. To turn the systemON, rotate the HEADLIGHT switch counterclockwise tothe AUTO (A) position. When the system is on, theheadlight time delay feature is also on. This means theh...

Headlights On with Wipers (Available with AutoHeadlights Only) When this feature is active, the headlights will turn onapproximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned ONif the HEADLIGHT switch is placed in the AUTO posi-tion. In addition, the headlights will turn off when thewipers are turned O...

Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped The high beam headlights will come on as DaytimeRunning Lights whenever the ignition switch is ON, theheadlights are off, and the parking brake is off. TheHEADLIGHT switch must be used for normal nighttimedriving. Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or parking l...

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

Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switchthe headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the lever toward youto switch the headlights back to LOW beam. Flash to Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights bylightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. ...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The multifunction lever operates the windshieldwipers and washer when the ignition switch is inthe ON position. The lever is located on the leftside of the steering column. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the firstdetent past the intermittent settings for l...

if the HEADLIGHT switch is placed in the AUTO posi-tion. In addition, the headlights will turn off when thewipers are turned OFF if they were turned ON by thisfeature. The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be enabled ordisabled. Refer to ”Headlights On with Wipers,” under“Personal Settings (Cust...

WARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solventsare flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Caremust be exercised when filling or working aroundthe washer solution. TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering columnupward or downward. It also allows you...

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

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

To Activate Push and release the ON/OFF button locatedon the end of the speed control lever. Theindicator light in the instrument cluster willilluminate to show that the speed control sys- tem is ON. To turn the system OFF, push and release theON/OFF button again. The system and the indicatorlight w...

• Pull the speed control lever toward you to CANCEL. Pushing and releasing the ON/OFF button or turning offthe ignition erases the set speed from memory. To Resume Speed If you deactivated the speed control without erasing theset speed from memory and your vehicle speed is above20 mph (32 km/h) you ...

The automatic transmission will downshift while climb-ing uphill or descending downhill. This downshift isnecessary to maintain vehicle set speed. On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur, soit may be preferable to drive without speed control. WARNING! Speed control can be dangerous wh...

Courtesy/Reading Lights At the forward end of the console are two courtesy/reading lights. Press the lens to turn on the light. Press it a second timeto turn off the light. These lights also turn on when a door is opened, or whenthe UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter is press...

The HomeLink 威 buttons are located in the overhead console, and contain one, two, or three dots/lines desig-nating the different HomeLink 威 channels. NOTE: HomeLink 威 is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active. WARNING! Your motorized door or gate will open and closewhile you are traini...

6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “training”button. The name and color of the button may vary bymanufacturer. NOTE: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the “Learn” button has been pressed. 7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmedHomeLink 威 button twice (ho...

Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators aredesigned to “time-out” in the same manner. It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cyclingprocess to prevent possible overheating of the garagedoor or gate motor. If you are having difficulties programming a garage dooropener or a g...

NOTE: The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications notexpressly approved by the party responsible for compli-ance could void the user ’s authority to operate thedevice. The term “IC:” before the certification/registration num-ber only signifies that...

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

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

Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw powerfrom the vehicle’s battery even when not in use (i.e.,cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in longenough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficientlyto degrade battery life and/or preve...

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

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 䡵 Premium Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 䡵 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . 174 ▫ Electroni...

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 1 — Air Outlet 7 — Climate Control 13 — Hood Release 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — HEATED SEAT Switch* 14 — TRUNK RELEASE Switch 3 — HAZARD Switch 9 — Power Outlet 15 — HEADLIGHT Switch 4 — Electronic Stability Program OFF Button* 10 — Ash Tray* * If Equipped 5 — Glove Box...

PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 164 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 Press this button to change the display from odometer toeither of two trip odometer settings. The letter “A” or “B”will appear whe...

12. Electronic Stability Program (ESP)/TractionControl System (TCS) Indicator Light If this indicator light flashes during accelera-tion, ease up on the accelerator and apply aslittle throttle as possible. Adapt your speed anddriving to the prevailing road conditions, and do not switch off the ESP. ...

the light remains on, or if the light does not turn on, havethe light inspected by an authorized dealer. NOTE: The light will turn on when the ignition switch is in the ON position and the parking brake is applied.This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. Itdoes not show the degree of...

23. Anti-Lock Brake Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System(ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on foras long as four seconds. If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving,then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system...

The MIL flashes to alert you to serious conditions thatcould lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalyticconverter damage. The vehicle should be serviced assoon as possible if this occurs. (See page 349 for moreinformation.) ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER(EVIC) Electronic Vehicle Infor...

The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-tures a driver-interactive display. It is located in theinstrument cluster below the speedometer. Vehiclesequipped with steering wheel-mounted buttons (de-scribed in this section) are also equipped with the EVIC.The EVIC consists of the following:...

• Check TPM System (with a single chime). Refer to“Starting And Operating, Tire Section” • Check Gascap (refer to “Adding Fuel” in Section 5) • Insert Key/Turn To Run (refer to “Remote StartingSystem” in Section 2) • Upshift • Stereo (if equipped with Driver-Selectable SurroundSound [DSS]) • Video S...

• Trip B Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the lastreset. • Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last resetwhen the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsedtime will increment when the ignition switch is in the ONor START position. • Display Units of ...

Braking Distance When selected, this screen displays the vehicle’s brakingdistance and the speed at which the brake pedal wasdepressed. • This feature will only function when applying thebrakes at speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h). • Engaging the parking brake will disable this feature. • The word “READ...

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...

Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between magneticNorth and geographic North. In some areas of thecountry, the difference between magnetic and geographicNorth is great enough to cause the compass to give falsereadings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be setusing the follo...

1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Press and hold the COMPASS button for approxi-mately two 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...

The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate thata phone connection has been made. The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate thatthe UConnect 威 phone is currently not avail- able. Navigation — If Equipped Navigation Display Control Press and release the MENU button until Navigationdisplays in the EVIC....

Personal Settings (Customer ProgrammableFeatures) Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recallfeatures when the transmission is in PARK. Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set-tings displays in the EVIC. Use the SCROLL button to display one of the followingchoices. “Language” ...

NOTE: Turning the headlights on during the daytime causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase thebrightness, refer to “Lights” in Section 3. “Delay Turning Headlights Off” When this feature is selected, the driver can choose tohave the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 secondswhe...

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...

2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. Theclock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear inthe box next to the words “Show Time if Radio is Off.”Touch the screen where the words “Show Time if Radio isOff” are displayed to change the curre...

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

Phone Button (UConnect 威 Hands-Free Phone) — If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone(UConnect 威 ) feature (if equipped). Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect 威 )” in Section 3. If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is notavailable on your vehicle, a “UCon...

• Audio Stream – Repeatedly pressing SELECT willswitch to different audio languages (if supported onthe disc) (if equipped). • Angle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will changethe viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (ifequipped). NOTE: The available selections for each of the above entries varie...

auto-play the main title. In such cases, use the MENUbutton on the remote control to select desired title to play. NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings aftera disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, thedefaults are e...

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

If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio andMP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/WMA tracks on that disc. Supported MP3/WMA File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3/WMAextension as MP3/WMA files. Non-MP3/WMA filesnamed with the *.MP3/WMA extension may cau...

Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are notsupported. Playback of MP3/WMA Files When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded,the radio checks all files on the medium. If the mediumcontains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take moretime to start playing the MP3/WMA files. Load...

INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll throughthe following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, FileName, and Folder Name (if available). Press the INFO button once more to return to ⬙ elapsed time ⬙ priority mode. Press and hold the INFO button for...

TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press the TIME button to change the display fromelapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day willdisplay for five seconds. RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode) No function. SET Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. Operating Instructions — Voice RecognitionSystem (VR) (If Equip...

photos from CDs or through the USB port. The Gracenotedatabase finds the artist, track, and title for the music. An auxiliary input jack permits passengers to listen to aportable MP3 player through the vehicle’s speakers. Forvehicles equipped with the Vehicle Entertainment System(VES) 威 , separate a...

2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. Theclock setting menu will appear on the screen. If the words“Time: User Clock” are displayed at the top of the screen,proceed to Step 4. Otherwise, proceed to Step 3. 3. If the words “Time: GPS Time” are displayed at the topof the screen, touch the b...

SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select betweenthe following items: • Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL controlknob to adjust the hours and then press and turn theTUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes.Press the T...

DISC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch fromAM/FM modes to Disc modes. Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD andMP3 Audio Play NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. NOTE: This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), recordab...

CAUTION! • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discsonly. The use of other sized discs may damage theCD player mechanism. • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peelaway and jam the player mechanism. • RES is a single CD player. Do not attempt to inserta second CD if one is already l...

TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CDplaying time display to a small CD playing time display. RW/FF Press the RW button to stop the CD at the beginning ofthe current CD track/title. Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player willbegin to fast forward until FF is...

files properly and may be unable to play the file nor-mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of filenames and folder ...

rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 filesuse a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 orVBR bit rates. MPEG Specifi- cation Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit Rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 MPEG-2 Audio L...

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

call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the Siriusweb site at www.sirius.com, or at www.siriuscanada.cafor Canadian residents. Please have the following infor-mation available when calling: 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius IdentificationNumber (ESN/SID). 2. Your Vehicle Identification...

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

Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (IfEquipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect 威 )” in Section 3. Operating Instructions - Video EntertainmentSystem (VES™) (If Equipped) Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VES™)Guide.” SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™ — IF EQUIPPED Satellite video...

• The LCD Screen swings up from the rear of thearmrest to allow the rear seat passenger(s) to view thedisplay. NOTE: Close the armrest after the LCD screen has been raised to its viewing position. • The touch screen radio and DVD player controls allowfront seat operation for easy setup in the case o...

• A battery-powered infrared remote control snaps intoa molded compartment in the center console armrestupper storage bin. • Two wireless infrared headsets allow rear seat passen-gers to listen to the same or individual audio sources. Audio/Video RCA Jacks (AUX Jacks)on the rear of the center consol...

Kicker 姞 13-speaker High Performance Sound System with Driver-Selectable Surround (DSS) –If Equipped Your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art audioamplifier that provides 5.1-channel surround sound fromany stereo audio source. A new feature of the Kicker 威 audio system offers the ability to ...

List or Browse Mode During Play mode, pressing any of the following buttonswill take you to List mode. List mode enables you toscroll through the list of menus and tracks on the iPod 威 device. TUNE/SCROLL Knob In the List mode, the TUNE/SCROLL knob functions ina similar manner as the scroll wheel on...

After pressing a preset button, you will see the list youare in on the top line and the first item in that list on thesecond line. To exit the List mode without selecting a track, press thesame preset button again to go back to Play mode. LIST Button Pressing the LIST button will take to the top lev...

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

Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System Blower Control The rotary knob on the left controls theblower. The control has an OFF posi-tion and four speed settings. The blower will remain on until the con-trol is turned to the OFF position orthe ignition is turned OFF. Temperature Control The rotary ...

Mode Control The rotary knob on the right controlsairflow distribution. Dots betweeneach of the mode selections identifyintermediate modes that allow the op-erator to fine-tune airflow distribu-tion. The mode settings are as follows: • Defrost Air is directed to the windshield through theoutlets at ...

• Recirculation Control The mode control knob also controls therecirculation feature. You can choose Bi-Level Recirculation air outlets, Panel Recir-culation air outlets, or a mix or both while in this mode. Normally, air enters from outside thevehicle. However, when in Recirculation mode airinside ...

Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual overridefeatures, which consist of blower preferred automatic,mode preferred automatic, or blower and mode preferredautomatic. This means the operator can override theblower, the mode, or both. There is a manual blowerrange for times wh...

turn off the air conditioning. An LED in the buttonilluminates when manual compressor operation isselected. 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 h...

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

Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 4

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 ▫ Normal Starting (Tip Start) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 ▫ 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. Leavingunattended children in a vehicle is dange...

Automatic Transmission The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARKposition before you can start the engine. Apply the brakesbefore shifting into any driving gear. CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle...

Normal Starting (Tip Start) NOTE: Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or depressing theaccelerator pedal. Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the STARTposition and release it as soon as the sta...

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

WARNING! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK orNEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idlespeed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal,the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or inreverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hitsomeone or something. Only shift ...

• The electronically-controlled transmission provides aprecise shift schedule. The transmission electronics areself-calibrating. Therefore, the first few shifts on a newvehicle may be somewhat abrupt or soft until after thebreak-in period. This is a normal condition, and pre-cision shifts will devel...

change the way it shifts to help control the condition.This may result in a slightly different feeling or responseduring normal operation in DRIVE position. After thetransmission cools down, it will return to normal opera-tion. Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with ...

with a small flat blade screwdriver or alike. Whilepressing the override, move the shift lever out of thePARK position. When complete, return the rubber tray toits original position. 5-Speed Automatic Transmission Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should bedone only after the accelerator pedal ...

When parking on a flat surface, place the shift lever in thePARK position first, and then apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parkingbrake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwisethe load on the transmission locking mechanism maymake it difficult to m...

under heavy loading conditions (in hilly terrain, travel-ing into strong head winds, or while towing heavytrailers, use the AutoStick 威 mode and select the “3” range. AutoStick 威 Gear Selection The AutoStick 威 feature can be selected by pressing the shift lever to the right or the left with the leve...

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...

Have the transmission checked at your authorized dealeras soon as possible. If the problem has been momentary, the transmission canbe reset to regain all forward gears. Permanent Transmission Limp Home Mode Permanent Limp Home Mode will be activated if thetransmission enters temporary Limp Home Mode...

• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable whenAutostick 威 is engaged. DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-pery surfaces may cause the rear wheels to pull errati-cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs whenthere is a differ...

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 the parking brake fully when parked to guardagainst vehicle movement and possible injury or...

The foot operated parking brake is positioned below thelower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply theparking brake, push the parking brake pedal down andthen remove your foot from the pedal. To release theparking brake, push down on the parking brake pedaland then release. The brake light i...

All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size andtype and tires must be properly inflated to produceaccurate signals for the computer. Anti-Lock Brake Light The ABS light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake Sys-tem. The light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may s...

Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steeringpump may make noise for a short amount of time. This isdue to the cold, thick fluid in the steering system. Thisnoise should be considered normal, and it does not in anyway damage the steering system. WARNING! Continued operation with reduced ...

NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains, or when starting-off in deep snow,sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the“Partial Off” mode by momentarily depressing the “ESPOFF” button. Once the situation requiring “Partial Off”mode is overcome, turn the ESP ON ...

NOTE: When the ESP is switched off a feature of the system remains active. This feature controls wheel spinacross an axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential.If one wheel on an axle is spinning faster than the other,the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheeland allow more engin...

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 correspondi...

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

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 sideB-pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about:1) number of people that can be c...

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...

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....

Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speedswithin posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi-tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at highspeeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is veryimportant. Increased tire pressure and redu...

These indicators are molded into the bottom of the treadgrooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depthbecomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to thetread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at thispoint. Life of Tire The serv...

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...

CAUTION! Replacing original tires with tires of a different sizemay result in false speedometer and odometerreadings. Alignment And Balance Poor suspension alignment may result in: • Fast tire wear. • Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sidedwear. • Vehicle pull to right or left. Tires may ...

CAUTION! To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the followingprecautions: • Because of restricted chain clearance between tires and othersuspension components, it is important that only chains ingood condition are used. Broken chains can cause seriousdamage. Stop the vehicle immediately i...

Tire Rotation — Standard Tires The suggested rotation method is the “side-to-side” asshown in the following diagram. 310 STARTING AND OPERATING

Tire Rotation — All Season Tires The suggested rotation method for vehicles equippedwith all season tires is the “forward-cross” as shown inthe following diagram. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) — IFEQUIPPED • The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warnthe driver of a low tire pressure bas...

The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle isdriven - this is normal and there should be no adjust-ment for this increased pressure. • The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressureif the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warn-ing limit for any reason, including low temperatu...

• Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure,and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure inthe tire. Base System — If Equipped The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wirelesstechnology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors tomonitor tire pressure levels. Sensors mounted ...

vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive thisinformation. Check TPMS Warning If a system fault is detected, the Tire Pressure MonitoringTelltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and thenremain on solid. The system fault will ...

NOTE: Vehicles with Compact Spare 1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressuremonitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitorthe pressure in the compact spare tire.2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a roadtire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warninglim...

• Three Trigger Modules (mounted in three of the fourwheel-wells) • Various tire pressure monitoring system messages,which display in the Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC) • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly (ifequipped) has a tire...

placard pressure value. Once the system receives theupdated tire pressures, the system will automaticallyupdate, the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flash-ing, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light willturn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10minutes above 15 mph (25 k...

The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of thefollowing licenses: United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KR5S120123 Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2671-S120123 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 6.1L Engine The 6.1L Engine is designed to meet allemissions regulations ...

can be used at levels higher than those allowed in theUnited States. MMT is prohibited in Federal and Califor-nia reformulated gasoline. Materials Added to Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is required tocontain effective detergent additives. Use of additionaldetergents or other additives ...

NOTE: When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler cap doorreinforcement. Fuel Filler Door Gas Cap Tether Hook STARTING AND OPERATING 325 5

on if the gas cap is not secured properly. Make surethat the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle isrefueled. • When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fueltank is full. Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuelfiller cap is loose, improper...

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

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 䡵 TIREFIT Tire Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 䡵 Jump-Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 䡵 ...

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The HAZARD switch is located in the switch banknear the top center of the instrument panel. De-press the switch to activate the flashers. When activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and offto warn oncoming traffic of an emergency. Push theswitch a second time to...

CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damageyour vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads 240°F(116°C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idlethe vehicle with the air conditioner turned off untilthe pointer drops back into the normal range 200–230°F (93–110°C). If the pointer remai...

The TIREFIT system is located under an access panel inthe trunk. 1. Air pump hose 2. Power plug and cable 3. AIR PUMP switch 4. Pressure gauge 5. TIREFIT sealant bottle TIREFIT Location TIREFIT contents 334 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

6. TIREFIT sealant hose WARNING! • Do not attempt to repair a tire on the side of the vehicle close totraffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of beinghit when operating the jack or repairing a tire. • Cuts or punctures larger than approximately 0.16 in. (4 mm), tiredamage caused by...

8. Press the switch (3) on the air pump to I (ON). The airpump should start to inflate the tire and the tire sealant(white fluid) will flow from the sealant bottle (5) throughthe TIREFIT sealant hose (6) and into the tire. 9. Allow the air pump to run for five minutes and thenread the pressure gauge...

19. Release the parking brake and drive the vehicle forapproximately 10 minutes to ensure optimum distribu-tion of the tire sealant within the tire. 20. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 21. Move the shift lever to the PARK position, turn offthe engine, and set the parking brake. 22. Disconnect t...

NOTE: • If a pressure of at least 19 psi (1.3 bar) cannot bemaintained in the tire, the tire is too badly damaged.Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further. Call forassistance. • Do not operate the electric air pump for more thaneight minutes to avoid overheating. The air pump maybe used again onc...

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

6. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminalof the booster battery and then to the engine ground (-) of the vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you have a good contact on the engine ground. Refer tothe following illustration for jump-starting connections. WARNING! • You shou...

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (FlatTowing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) Flat towing of vehicles equipped with an automatictransmission, is only permitted within the followinglimitations With The Ignition Key Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi-tions: The shift leve...

If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)while being towed, the key must be in the ON position,not the ACC position. Make certain the transmissionremains in NEUTRAL. Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle WithA Tow Dolly The manufacturer does not recommend that you tow this vehi...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 6.1L Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . . . 349 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 䡵 Emissions Inspection And MaintenancePrograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

6.1L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post 6 — Power Steering Fluid 2 — Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center) 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 3 — Coolant Pressure Cap 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick 5 — Coolant Bottle 10 — Washer F...

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

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

These items should be inspected if a malfunction isobserved or suspected. Engine Oil Checking Oil Level To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil mustbe maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level atregular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to check the engine oil ...

Change Engine Oil Refer to the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 mi (10 000 km) or six months,whichever occurs first. Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under alltypes of operating conditions, the ma...

The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommendedengine oil viscosity for your engine. For information onengine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com-partment” illustration in this section. Materials Added to Engine Oil The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-dition of any...

Inspect belts for evidence of cuts, cracks, glazing, orfrayed cords and replace if there is indication of damagethat could result in belt failure. Also, check belt routing tomake sure there is no interference between the belts andother engine components. See your authorized dealer forservice. Spark ...

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

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

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...

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...

Steering Linkage The tie rod end ball joints should be inspected forexternal leakage or damage when other maintenance isperformed. Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including seat tracks,door hinges, trunk hinges, and hood hinges, should belubricated periodically to assure quiet, eas...

to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raisedfor lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. WARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbonmonoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.Breathing it can make you unc...

CAUTION! • Mixing of coolants other than specified HOATengine coolants, may result in engine damage andmay decrease corrosion protection. If a non-HOATcoolant is introduced into the cooling system in anemergency, it should be replaced with the speci-fied coolant as soon as possible. • Do not use pla...

• Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion-ized water when mixing the water/engine coolantsolution. The use of lower quality water will reducethe amount of corrosion protection in the enginecooling system. Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-tain the proper level o...

Disposal of Used Coolant Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant is a regulatedsubstance requiring proper disposal. Check with yourlocal authorities to determine the disposal rules for yourcommunity. To prevent ingestion by animals or children,do not store ethylene glycol-based engine coolant in o...

• Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. • Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in thecoolant recovery bottle. If antifreeze needs to beadded, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also beprotected against freezing. • If frequent coolant additions are required, or if thelevel in t...

Brake and Power Steering Hoses When the vehicle is serviced for scheduled maintenance,inspect surface of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence ofheat and mechanical damage. Hard and brittle rubber,cracking, tears, cuts, abrasion, and excessive swellingindicate deterioration of the rubber. Particular a...

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

CAUTION! Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials suchas steel wool or scouring powder that will scratchmetal and painted surfaces. Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drivenear the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least oncea month. • It is important that the ...

heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use Mopar 威 Wheel Cleaner (05066247AB) or equivalent or select anonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouringpads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. OnlyMopar 威 or equivalent is recommended. Do not use oven cleaner. Avoid automatic car was...

Cleaning Headlights Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter andless susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and thereforedifferent lens cleaning procedures must be followed. To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses an...

Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemicalsolvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. If the belts need cleaning, use Mopar 威 Total Clean, a mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove thebelts from the ve...

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

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-Fuse Description 10 30 AmpPink — Windshield Wiper 11 30 AmpPink — Anti-Lock Brake System(ABS) Valves 12 40 AmpGreen — Radiator Fan 13 50 AmpRed — Anti-Lock Brake System(ABS) Pump Motor 14 — — — 15 50 AmpRed — Radiator Fan Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-Fuse Description 16 — — ...

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

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-Fuse Description 8 — 15 AmpBlue Diagnostic Link Connec-tor (DLC)/Wireless Con-trol Module (WCM)/Wireless Ignition Node(WIN) 9 — 20 AmpYellow Power Outlet 10 — — — 11 * — — — 12 * — — — 13 * — — — 14 — 10 AmpRed AC Heater Control/Cluster/Security Mod-ule - if equipped 15 — ...

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-Fuse Description 28 — 10 AmpRed Ignition Run 29 — 5 AmpOrange Cluster/Electronic Sta-bility Program (ESP)/Powertrain ControlModule (PCM)/STOPLIGHT Switch 30 — 10 AmpRed Door Modules/PowerMirrors/Steering Con-trol Module (SCM) 31 — — — 32 — — — 33 — — — 34 — — — Cavity Car-...

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-Fuse Description 40 — 5 AmpOrange Auto Inside RearviewMirror/Heated Seats - ifequipped/Switch Bank 41 — 10 AmpRed AC Heater Control/Headlights/Tire Pres-sure Monitoring - ifequipped 42 30 AmpPink — Front Blower Motor 43 30 AmpPink — Rear Window Defroster 44 20 AmpBlue — Am...

BULB REPLACEMENT Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight,Park/Turn Light, and Front Side Marker Light 1. Open the hood. NOTE: Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlight assem-bly on the driver side of the vehicle. 2. Twist the appropriate bul...

CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oilcontamination will severely shorten bulb life. If thebulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean thebulb with rubbing alcohol. Backup Light, Side Marker Light, Tail/Turn Light,and Tail/Stop Light 1. Open the Trunk. 2. Remove two fastener...

9. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly andinstall the replacement bulb. 10. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the taillight assembly, and then turn it clockwise. 11. Reinstall the tail light assembly, fasteners, electricalconnector, and trunk liner. 12. Close the trunk. License Li...

4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly. 5. Reattach the light to the rear fascia, and then install thescrews. FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (approximate)6.1 Liter Engine 19 gal 72 l Engine Oil with Filter 6.1 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40) 7 qts 6.6 liters Cooling System * 6.1 Liter Engine (Mo...

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine 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 (6.1L) For best performance and maximum protection under all types o...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . 400 䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 ▫ Severe Duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . 403 8 M A I N TE N A N C...

EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled Maintenance services, listed in bold type , must be done at the times or mileages specified toensure the continued proper functioning of the emissioncontrol system. These, and all other maintenance servicesincluded in this manual, should be done to ...

Severe Duty If your vehicle is operated under the Severe Duty condi-tions listed below change your engine oil and filter every3,000 mi (5 000 km) or three months as indicated in theMaintenance Schedule. • Stop and go driving. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 mi (16 km). •...

Required Maintenance Intervals Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the engine oil and engine oil filter if usingyour vehicle under any of these severe duty condi-tions: Short trips, ...

Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped). 12,000 20 000 12 Inspect the rear axle fluid. 18,000 30 000 18 Inspect the CV joints. Perform the firs...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 ▫ Be Reasonable ...

special tools, and the latest information to ensure yourvehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to your 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 t...

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...

WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certainvehicle components contain, or emit, chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause cancer andbirth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod-ucts of component wear contain, ...

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto SafetyHotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Wash-ington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other informationabout motor vehicle safety from h...

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...

About Your Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279,281ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . 281,285Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 367Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332Towing . . . . . . . . ....

Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . 132Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Key, Programming . . . . ....

Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Reception, Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193Reclining Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Recreational Towing . . . . . ...

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