Dodge 2008 Magnum - Manual

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 m 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...

CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Alwaysremove key from the ignition and lock all doorswhen leaving the vehicle unattended. 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-Ig...

flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone usedan invalid Fob to start the engine. Either of these condi-tions will result in the engine being shut off after two (2)seconds. If the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light turns onduring normal vehicle operation (vehicle running forlonger th...

location. This number is required for dealer replacementof Fobs. Duplication of Fobs may be performed at anauthorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Pro-gramming procedure. This procedure consists of pro-gramming a blank Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blankFob is one, which has never been pr...

NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the systemsmemory. This will prevent the lost key from starting yourvehicle. The remaining keys must then be repro-grammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to the dealer atthe time of service to be reprogrammed....

To Arm the System: Remove the key from the ignition switch and either pressa power door lock switch while the driver or passengerdoor is open or press the LOCK button on the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. After the last door isclosed, or if all doors are closed, the system will arm itselfin ...

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 AlertIf something has triggered the ...

To unlock the doors: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitteronce to unlock the driver’s door, or twice within 5seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights willflash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminatedentry system will also turn on. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/...

4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature toits previous setting. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter while you are in the vehicle will activate the SecurityAlarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activatedwill cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK buttonto de...

• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform thefollowing steps: 1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed transmitterfor at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds.Then, press the PANIC button while still holding theLOCK button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feat...

• You may need to be less than 35 feet (11 meters) fromthe vehicle 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 “Customer Key (Fob) Program-ming.” (See page 17 for more informatio...

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...

How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before theengine will remote start: • Gear selector lever in “P” (Park). • Doors closed. • Hood closed. • Liftgate closed. • Hazard switch off. • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed). • Ignition key removed from ignition ...

To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving theVehicleAllow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle. To Exit Remote Start Mode & Drive the VehicleBefore the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and releasethe UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlockthe doors and disarm the Vehicle Secu...

If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door,the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the key is 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 the...

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

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 1. Open the rear door. 2. Insert the tip of the valet key or alike into the childlock co...

WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.Remember that the rear doors can only be openedfrom the outside when the child protection locks areengaged. NOTE: • After engaging the child protection door lock system,always test the door from the inside to make certain itis in the desired...

WINDOWS Power Windows The window controls on the driver’s door control all thedoor windows. There are single window controls on each passenger doortrim panel, which operate the passenger door windows.The window controls will operate only when the ignitionswitch is in the ON or ACC position. WARNING!...

and release the window lock button again (setting it inthe up position). ResetAny time the vehicle battery is disconnected, or goesdead, the auto-up function will be disabled. To reactivatethe auto-up feature, perform the following steps aftervehicle power is restored: 1. Pull the window switch up t...

LIFTGATE The liftgate can be unlocked or locked by the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or by activating thepower door lock switches located on the front doors. Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed. Toopen the liftgate, depress the liftgate release switchlocated in the exterior h...

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

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

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

WARNING! The rear center lap/shoulder belt is equipped with alock-out feature to ensure that the rear seat back is inthe fully upright and locked position when occupied.If the rear seat back is not fully upright and lockedand the rear center lap/shoulder belt can be pulledout of the retractor, the v...

In the rear seat, move toward the center of the seat toposition the belt away from your neck. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to theanchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15...

Driver and Front Passenger SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) - Airbag This vehicle has front airbags for both the driver andfront passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraintsystems. The driver’s airbag is mounted in the center ofthe steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag ismounted in...

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 becausethe airbags are no longer functional. These protectivecovers for the airbag cushions are designed to openonly when the airbags are inflating....

NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat hooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede theproper performance of the curtain airbags. Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with theinstrument panel knee bolsters to provide improvedprotection for the driver and front passenger. S...

Air Bag System ComponentsThe airbag system consists of the following: • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (if equipped) • Airbag Warning Light • Driver Airbag • Front Passenger Airbag • Supplemental Side Curtain Airbags above Side Win-dows (if equipped) • Supplem...

separate and fold out of the way, as the bags inflate totheir 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 airba...

If A Deployment OccursThe airbag system is designed to deploy when the ORCdetects a moderate-to-severe collision, to help restrain thedriver and front passenger, and then to immediatelydeflate. NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system...

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 — babies and children, too. Every state in the UnitedStates and all Canadian provinces require that smallchildren ride in proper rest...

Infants and Child Restraints • Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at leastone year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two typesof child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infantcarriers and “convertible” child seats. • The infant carrier...

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 seat back, they should use abelt-positi...

Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child RestraintSystemWe urge that you carefully follow the directions of themanufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not allchild restraint systems will be installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions thatwere provided w...

In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening thelap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because thebuckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path openingon the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from thebuckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several timesto shorten it. Insert the l...

NOTE: Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seat backs as you remove slack inthe strap. WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead toincreased head motion and possible injury to thechild. Use only the anchor positions directly behindthe child seat to s...

Exhaust Gas Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confinedareas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in orout of the area. If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the enginerunning, adjust your heating or cooling controls to forceoutside air into the vehicle. Set the blowe...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 ▫ Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 ▫ Outside M...

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 indicatewhen the dimming feature is...

After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the samedirection you want the mirror to move. Use the center offposition to guard against accidentally moving a mirrorposition. Heated Remote Control Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This featureis activated whenever you...

HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect T ) — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code RER radio contains an inte- grated Hands-Free Communication (UConnect t ) sys- tem. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” forUConnect t system operating instructions for this radio. UConnect t is a voice-activated, hands-fr...

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

UConnect t system works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone, as if speaking to some onesitting eight feet away from you. Voice Command TreeRefer to “Voice Tree” at the end of this section. Help CommandIf you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want toknow your options at any prom...

• When prompted, after the beep, say 9 Pair a Phone 9 and follow the audible prompts. • You will be asked to say a four-digit pin number,which you will later need to enter into your cellular.You can enter any four-digit pin number. You will notneed to remember this pin number after the initialpairin...

Conference CallWhen two calls are in progress (one active and one onhold), press and hold the “Phone” button until you heara double beep indicating that the two calls have beenjoined into one conference call. Three-Way CallingTo initiate three-way calling, press the “Voice Recogni-tion” button while...

• fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • 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 e...

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...

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

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 — If Equipped This feature allo...

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...

Press the switch once to select high-level heating. Pressthe switch a second time to select low-level heating. Pressthe switch a third time to shut off the heating elements. If high-level heating is selected, the system will automati-cally switch to the low level after 30 minutes of continu-ous oper...

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...

inches (15 cm), and then drop it. This should secure bothlatches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fullyclosed, with both latches engaged. 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...

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 counter-clockwise to theAUTO (A) position. When the system is ON, the Head-light Time Delay feature is also ON. This means t...

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 position. Inaddition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers areturned off...

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 ...

Turn SignalsMove the Multi-Function Lever up or down and thecorresponding turn signal indicator in the instrumentcluster flashes to show proper operation of the front andrear turn signal lights. You can also signal a lane changeby moving the lever partially up or down withoutmoving beyond the detent...

Interior Lights The interior lights come on when a door is opened. To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn offautomatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch ismoved to the LOCK position. This will occur if theinterior lights were switched on manually or are on because a door is ope...

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 theodome...

Windshield Washers To use the washer, push the multi-function lever inward(toward the steering column) to the second detent andhold it for as long as washer spray is desired. If you activate the washer while the windshield wipercontrol is in the delay range, the wipers will operate fortwo wipe cycle...

Adding Washer Fluid The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in thefront of the engine compartment. Be sure to check thefluid level in the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill thereservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiatorantifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds toflus...

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 vehicle is in R(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 beco...

To Activate: Push and release the (“ON/OFF”) button lo-cated on 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 the(“ON/OFF”) button again. The system and the indic...

Using Speed Control On Hills NOTE: The speed control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hillsis normal. The automatic transmission will downshift while climb-ing uphill or descending downhill. This downshift isnecessary to maintain vehicle set speed. On steep...

WARNING! Your motorized door or gate will open and closewhile you are training the Universal Transceiver. Donot train the transceiver if people or pets are in thepath of the door or gate. Only use this transceiverwith a garage door opener that has a “stop andreverse” feature as required by federal s...

7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmedHomeLink t button twice (holding the button for 2 sec- onds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates,programming is complete. If the device does not activate, press the button a thirdtime (for 2 seconds) to complete the training. If you a...

• Press the Learn Button on the Garage Door Opener tocomplete the training for Rolling Code. • Did you unplug the device for training, and rememberto plug it back in? If you are have any problems, or require assistance,please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet atwww.HomeLink.com for i...

POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof switch is located between the sunvisors on the overhead console. WARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys inthe ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-tended children, can become entrapped by thepower sunroof while operating the...

Opening Sunroof - Express Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroofwill open automatically from any position. The sunroofwill open fully and then stop automatically. This is calledExpress Open. During Express Open operation, anymovement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof. Closi...

Sunshade Operation The sunshade can be opened manually. However, thesunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open. Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception ofpressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in...

Sunroof Fully Closed Press the switch forward and release to ensure that thesunroof is fully closed. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There are three 12-volt electrical outlets on this vehicle.All of the outlets are protected by fuses. The 12-volt power outlet next to the ash receiver tray (ifequipped with ...

Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power fromthe vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e. cellularphones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, thevehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degradebattery life and/or preve...

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 access to beverage cans or bottles whilemaintaining a resting place for the rear occupants’ el-bows. Rea...

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

Rollaway Tonneau Cover — If EquippedThe 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 ...

The tonneau cover rolls away neatly inside its housingwhen not in use. You can also remove the tonneau coverfrom the vehicle to make more room in the cargo area. To install the tonneau cover, position it in the vehicle sothat the flat side of the housing faces upward. Then,insert either the left or ...

Cargo OrganizerThe optional cargo organizer can also be placed into thelower load floor. Lift the handle and pull to open thecargo organizer. Cargo Tie-Down HooksThe tie-downs located on cargo area floor and on the reartrim panels should be used to safely secure loads whenvehicle is moving. Cargo Or...

ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED The roof luggage rack consists of side rails and adjustablecrossbars. The roof luggage rack is designed to carry upto 150 lbs (68 kg) of cargo uniformly distributed overboth crossbars. When loading cargo on the roof luggage rack, distributethe cargo weight evenly on t...

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite clamp on theother side of the crossbar. 4. Pick up the crossbar and move it to the desiredlocation. Do not place the crossbar directly over thesunroof glass (if equipped). 5. Turn the lower clamp until the round side of the clampcompletely faces the side rail....

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

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS m Instrument Panel And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 m Base Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 m Premium Instrument Cluster — If Equipped . . . . 173 m Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 m Electron...

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 172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — IF EQUIPPED UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel GaugeThe pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank whenthe ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. Trip Odometer Button Base ClusterThe word 9 TRIP 9 will appear when this button is pressed. Push in and hold the button for two seconds when thetrip odo...

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

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER(EVIC) – IF EQUIPPED The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-tures a driver-interactive display. It is located in theinstrument cluster below the speedometer. Vehicles equipped with steering wheel mounted buttons (de-scribed in this section) are also...

• Elapsed Time • Display Units of Measure in Press the SCROLL button to cycle through all the TripComputer functions. The Trip Functions mode displays the following: • Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.When the fuel economy is reset, the displ...

This feature allows you to monitor when the MDSswitches off the fuel on four of the eight cylinders and itcan be used to modify driving habits in order to increasethe time in which the fuel saver mode is active. • Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled withthe fuel...

• Trip A Shows the total distance traveled for trip A since the lastreset. • 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 ...

360° turns (in an area free from large metal or metallicobjects) until the “CAL” message displayed in the EVICturns off. The compass will now function normally. Manual Compass CalibrationIf the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” messagedoes not appear in the EVIC display, you must put thecompass ...

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...

• Phone status: idle, voice mail, roaming, batterystrength, and signal strength in increments of 20percent. • 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 displ...

The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate thatyou have voice mail. The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate atext message. 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 d...

NOTE: The EVIC will not change the UConnect™ language selection. Please refer to “Language Selection”in the HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™)section of this manual for details. “Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 Km/h)”When ON is selected, all doors will lock automaticallywhen the vehicle rea...

“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. This feature may beselected with or without the sound horn on lock featureselected. To make your selection, press and rele...

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

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)Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Pressthe ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic Volume ControlThe electronic volume...

Phone Button (UConnect™ Hands Free Phone) —If EquippedPress this button to operate the Hand Free Phone (UCon-nect™) feature (if equipped). Refer to “Hands-Free Com-munication (UConnect™)” in Section 3 for more informa-tion. If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is notavailable on your...

• 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 varies depending upon the disc. NOTE: These selections can only be made while playing a DVD. • VES Power - Allows you to turn VES ...

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 effective only if the disc supports thecustomer-preferred settings. AM and FM Buttons (Radio Mode)Press the buttons ...

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 CDDA...

If a disc contains multi formats, such as CD audio andmp3/wma tracks, the radio will only play the mp3/wmatracks on that disc. Supported MP3/WMA File FormatsThe radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3/WMAextension as MP3/WMA files. Non-MP3/WMA filesnamed with the *.MP3/WMA extension may cause...

Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are notsupported. Playback of MP3/WMA FilesWhen 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. Loadi...

SET Button (Auxiliary Mode)No function. Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone(UConnect™) (If Equipped)Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™)” inSection 3 of this manual. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (IfEquipped)Refer to “Satellite Radio” in this section. Operating Instru...

The RER multimedia system contains a radio, SiriusSatellite Radio player, Navigation system, CD/DVDplayer, USB port, 20 gigabyte Hard Drive (HDD), and theUConnect t hands-free Bluetooth cellular system. NOTE: If your vehicle is not equipped with UConnect t , the unit will respond with a “Feature Not...

Inserting Compact Disc(s)Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CDlabel facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled intothe CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on theradio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more thanan inch, a disc may already be loaded and must be ejected...

Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran-domly selected track. Press the RND button a second time to stop RandomPlay. Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3file recording media and formats are limited. Whenwriting MP3 files, pay attention to the f...

SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) — IF EQUIPPED(RER/REQ/REN RADIOS ONLY) 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 up to 100 channels of music,sports...

selected. Press the TUNE control knob and the Sirius IDnumber will display. The Sirius ID number display willtime out in 2 minutes. Press any button on the radio toexit this screen. Selecting Satellite Mode Press the SAT button until 9 SAT 9 appears in the display. A CD may remain in the radio while...

Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (IfEquipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™)” inSection 3 of this manual. Operating Instructions - Video EntertainmentSystem (VES™) (If Equipped) Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VES™)Guide.” VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM — IFEQUIPP...

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 ofyounger rear seat passengers. • A battery-powered infrared remote control that snapsinto a molded compartment ...

SCAN ButtonPressing the “SCAN” button will play the first 5 secondsof each track in the current list and then forward to thenext song. To stop the SCAN mode and start playing thedesired track, press the “SCAN” button again. During the SCAN mode, you can also press the SEEKbutton to the left or right...

REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS The remote sound system controls are located on thesurface of the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 o’clockpositions. Vehicles equipped with steering wheel mounted buttonsare also equipped with the Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC). The EVIC features a driver-inter...

If the Compass/Temp/Audio screen is already displayedwhen the AUDIO MODE button is pressed, then themode will change (i.e. from AM to FM, to Media mode,etc., depending on which radio is in the vehicle). When the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/Audio screen, press the FUNCTION SELECTbutton to operate var...

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...

Blower Control The rotary knob on the left controls theblower. The control has an OFF posi-tion and four speed settings. Theblower will remain on until the con-trol is turned to the OFF position orthe ignition is turned OFF. Temperature Control The rotary knob in the center controlsair temperature. ...

is also directed to the front door windows through theside window demister grilles. • Floor Air flows through the floor outlets located underthe instrument panel and into the rear seating area through vents under the front seats. • Bi-Level Air flows through the outlets located in theinstrument pane...

Automatic Temperature Control — If Equipped Automatic Operation The Infrared Dual-Zone Climate Control System auto-matically maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicleat the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger.To accomplish this, the system gathers information from the controls...

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...

Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 4

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 ...

WARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solventsare flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Caremust be exercised when filling or working aroundthe washer solution. Electric Rear Window Defroster The electric Rear Window Defroster Control islocated on the climate control. Press this but...

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS m Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 ▫ Normal Starting (Tip Start) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 ▫ Extremely Cold Weather (Below 2 20°F Or 2 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...

Automatic Transmission The gear selector must be in the “N” (Neutral) or “P”(Park) position before you can start the engine. Apply thebrakes before shifting into any driving gear. CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only aft...

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 attemptto start the vehicle. This could result in a flashfire causing serious personal injury. • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to getit started. Vehicles equipped...

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, the vehiclecould accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. Youcould lose control of the vehicle and hit someone orsomething. Only shift i...

change the way it shifts to help control the condition.This may result in a slightly different feeling or responseduring normal operation in “D” (Drive) position. Afterthe transmission cools down, it will return to normaloperation. Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped w...

tab, which can be accessed through a hole inside the bin.While the override is pressed, the shifter can be movedout of the “P” (Park) position without pressing the brake.After operation, return the rubber storage tray to itsoriginal position. 4 Speed Automatic Transmission Shifting from “D” (Drive) ...

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

Transmission Limp Home ModeThe transmission is monitored for abnormal conditions.If a condition is detected that could cause damage, thetransmission automatically shifts into second gear. Thetransmission remains in second gear despite the forwardgear selected. “P” (Park), “R” (Reverse), and “N” (Neu...

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 in thisrange. When parking on a flat surface, place the gear select...

CAUTION! Coasting the vehicle or driving for any other reasonwith selector lever in NEUTRAL can result in trans-mission damage. WARNING! Do not coast in “N” (Neutral) and never turn off theignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafepractices that limit your response to changing trafficor road co...

the selector lever in the “D -” direction and the transmis-sion will shift from the current gear to the next lowergear. Press and hold the selector lever in the “D-” direction andthe transmission will shift from the current gear directlyto the next lowest gear for best acceleration. NOTE: To avoid o...

damage, the transmission will engage Limp Home Mode.If vehicle acceleration worsens, or the transmission nolonger shifts, the transmission is most likely operating inthe Limp Home Mode. In this mode, the transmissionwill remain in the current gear until the vehicle isbrought to a stop. After the veh...

In Permanent Limp Home Mode, “P” (Park), “R” (Re-verse), and “N” (Neutral) will continue to operate. Sec-ond gear will operate in the “D” (Drive) shifter position.The malfunction indicator light may illuminate. AUTOSTICK T — IF EQUIPPED Autostick t is a driver-interactive transmission that offers ma...

Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for awedge of water to build up between the tire and roadsurface. This is known as hydroplaning and may causepartial or complete loss of vehicle control and stoppingability. To reduce this possibility, the following precau-tions should be ...

Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving throughshallow standing water, consider the following beforedoing so: CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing water before drivingthrough it. Never drive through standing water that is deeperthan the bottom of the tire rims...

WARNING! • Driving through standing water limits your vehi-cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8km/h) when driving through standing water. • Driving through standing water limits your vehi-cle’s braking capabilities, which increases stop-ping distances. Therefore, after driving through...

When parking on a hill, it is important to apply theparking brake before placing the gear selector in P (Park),otherwise the load on the transmission locking mecha-nism may make it difficult to move the selector out ofpark. As an added precaution, turn the front wheelstoward the curb on a downhill g...

WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingchildren in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for anumber of reasons. A child or others could beseriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys inthe ignition. A child could operate power win-dows, other controls, or move the vehicle. • B...

Anti-Lock Brake System — If Equipped The Anti-Lock Brake System provides increased vehiclestability and brake performance under most brakingconditions. The system automatically “pumps” thebrakes during severe braking conditions to preventwheel lock-up. The electronic brake force distribution (EBD) p...

WARNING! • The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisticated elec-tronic equipment that may be susceptible to interferencecaused by improperly installed or high output radio trans-mitting equipment. This interference can cause possible lossof anti-lock braking capability. Installation of such equip-...

If both the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Lightremain on, the Anti-Lock brakes (ABS) and ElectronicBrake 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 i...

The ESP/TCS Indicator Light, located in theinstrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as thetires lose traction and the ESP system becomesactive. The indicator light also flashes when the TCS is active. If the indicator light begins to flash duringacceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply ...

CAUTION! When the ESP/TCS Indicator Light is illuminatedcontinuously, the ESP is switched off. Avoid spin-ning one drive wheel. This may cause serious dam-age to the drive train. CAUTION! If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised, theengine must be shut off (key in the ignition switch tothe...

• European Metric tire sizing is based on Europeandesign standards. Tires designed to this standard havethe tire size molded into the sidewall beginning withthe section width. The letter 9 P 9 is absent from this tire size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H • LT (Light Truck)-Metric tire sizing is ...

Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ( ....blank.... ( = 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. Tires withwhite sidewalls will have the full TIN including date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for theTIN 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 about the:1) number of people that ca...

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. ...

original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of yourvehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited use sparetire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same tire,replace (or repair) the original tire and reinstall on thevehicle at the first opportunity. WARNING! The limited use spar...

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

WARNING! Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years,regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to followthis warning can result in sudden tire failure. Youcould lose control and have an accident resulting inserious injury or death. Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as litt...

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...

pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven - thisis normal and there should be no adjustment for thisincreased pressure. • The TPM System will warn the driver of a low tirepressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning limit for any reason, including lowtemperature effe...

• 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...

NOTE: Vehicles with Compact Spare1. 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 warninglimi...

• 3 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 pre...

The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of thefollowing licenses: United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KR5S120123 Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2671-S120123 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 2.7L Engine The 2.7L engine is designed to meet allemissions regulations ...

• An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignitionmalfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter tooverheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor orsome light smoke, your engine may be out of tune ormalfunctioning and may require immediate service.Contact your dealer for service assistance. • The...

• Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte-nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every timethe vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditionsrepaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all sidewindows fully open. • Keep the liftgate closed when driving your vehicle toprevent carbon mon...

CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emission controlsystem could result from using an improper fueltank filler tube cap (gas cap). • A poorly fitting gas cap could let impurities intothe fuel system. • A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunc-tion Indicator Light to turn on. • To avoid fue...

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

A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler capmay also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic System” in Section 7 of thismanual for more information. VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown onthe “Vehicle Certification Label...

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rearaxles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axlesevenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front orrear GAWR. WARNING! Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it isimportant that you do not exceed ...

Loading To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its emptyweight, axle by axle and side by side. Store heavier itemsdown low and be sure you distribute their weight asevenly as possible. Stow all loose items securely beforedriving. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that youhave exceeded ei...

EXAMPLE ONLY FrontAxle Rear Axle Empty Weight 2054 lbs(932 kg) 1805 lbs(819 kg) Load (Including driver, pas-sengers and cargo) 271 lbs (123 kg) 579 lbs (263 kg) Total 2325 lbs (1055 kg) 2384 lbs (1081 kg) GAWR 2546 lbs (1155 kg) 2708 lbs (1228 kg) NOTE: Refer to the “Vehicle Certification Label” at-...

Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)The Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) is the weight of thetrailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables, andequipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on thetrailer in its 9 loaded and ready for operation 9 condition. The recommended way to measure GTW is to put yourfully...

WARNING! • An improperly adjusted Weight DistributingHitch system may reduce handling, stability, brak-ing performance, and could result in an accident. • Weight Distributing Systems may not be compat-ible with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with yourhitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Rec-...

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...

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. 2.7L & 3.5L Rear WheelDrive (RWD) Automatic 22 SQ. FT. (2.04 sq...

Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. 3.5L All Wheel Drive(AWD) & 5.7L Auto-matic 32 SQ. FT. (2.97 square meters) Up to 2 persons & Luggage 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) 32 SQ. FT. (2.97 square meters) Up to 3 persons & Luggage 2,000 lbs (907 ...

NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, andit should never exceed the weight referenced on the “Tireand Loading Information” placard. Refer to “Tire–SafetyInformation” in this section. Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer w...

NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additionalfactory-installed options, or dealer-installed options,must be considered as part of the total load on yourvehicle. Refer to the “Tire and Loading Information”placard for the maximum combined ...

actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped witha hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronicbrake controller is not required. − Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000lbs (907 kg). CAUTION! If the trailer weighs m...

The Trailer Tow Package may include a 4 and 7 pinwiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harnessand connector. NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehiclebut you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.Ref...

Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping,and backing the trailer in an area located away fromheavy traffic. Towing Tips — Automatic TransmissionThe “D” range can be selected when towing. However, iffrequent shifting occurs while in this range, the “3” rangeshould be selec...

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 m Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 m If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 m Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 ▫ Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 ▫ Jack L...

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...

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations, you can reduce thepotential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-tion. • On the highways — Slow down. • In city traffic — While stopped, put transmission in“N” (Neutral), but do not increase engine idle speed. NOTE: There are steps...

WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You orothers could be badly burned by steam or boilingcoolant. You may want to call a service center if yourvehicle overheats. If you decide to look under thehood yourself, see Section 7, Maintenance, of thismanual. Follow the warnings under the Coo...

Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from theedge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slipperyareas. 2. Set the parking brake and place the gear selector inPARK. 3. Turn OFF the ignition. 4. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher. 5. Passengers should not rema...

Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage The jack and spare tire are both stowed under a hingedaccess cover in the load floor in the cargo area. Followthese steps to access the jack and spare tire. NOTE: The spare tire must be removed in order to access the jack. 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Fold up the tri-fol...

3. Lift the access cover using the pull strap. 4. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire. 5. Remove the spare tire. Lifting The Access Cover Spare Tire Fastener WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 365 6

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 wheel diagonallyopposite the f...

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

Jack Engagement Locations WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 369 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...

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

correct tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft/lb. (135 N. m).If in doubt about the correct tightness, have themchecked with a torque wrench by your dealer or at aservice station. 7. For vehicles equipped with center caps, install thecenter cap by hand. Do not use a hammer or excessiveforce to install ...

NOTE: The battery is stored under a hinged access cover in the load floor in the cargo area. Remote batteryterminals are located in the engine compartment forjump-starting. 1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelrysuch as watchbands or bracelets that might make aninadvertent electrical con...

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 shoul...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m 2.7L Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 m 3.5L Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 m 5.7L Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 m Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . . . 387 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap...

2.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1 — Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Coolant Bottle 9 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post 5 — Power Steering Fluid 10 — Washer F...

3.5L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1 — Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center) 6 — Coolant Bottle 2 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Coolant Pressure Cap 9 — Washer Fluid Bottle 5 — Power Steering Fluid 10 — Remote Jump-Start Positive B...

5.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1 — Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 7 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Coolant Bottle 9 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post 5 — Power Steering Fluid 10 — Washer F...

odometer reset 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 Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEPROGRAMS In some l...

5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things willhappen: a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and thenreturn to being fully illuminated until you turn off theignition key or start the engine. This means that yourvehicle’s OBD system is not ready and you should notproceed to the I/M sta...

DEALER SERVICE Your dealer has the qualified service personnel, specialtools, and equipment to perform all service operations inan expert manner. Service Manuals are available whichinclude detailed service information for your vehicle.Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedureyourself. N...

These items should be inspected if a malfunction isobserved or suspected. Engine Oil Checking Oil Level — 2.7L, 3.5L EnginesTo 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 c...

Change Engine OilThe oil change indicator system will remind you that it istime to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 of thismanual for information on this system. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10...

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. NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result ...

Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil FiltersCare should be taken in disposing of used engine oil andoil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to theenvironment. Contact your dealer, service station, orgovernmental agency for advice on h...

Spark Plugs Spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine perfor-mance and emission control. New plugs should be in-stalled at the specified mileage. The entire set should bereplaced if there is any malfunction due to a faulty sparkplug. Malfunctioning spark plugs can damage the cata-lytic convert...

Catalytic Converter The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuelonly. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of thecatalyst as an emission control device. Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-portant to keep ...

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 a hinged access cover in the load floor in the cargo area. Remote batteryterminals are located in the engine compartment forjump-starting. WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and canburn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluidto contact your e...

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, liftgate hinges, and hood hinges, should belubricated periodically to assure quiet, ...

vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle isdamaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Openseams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumesto seep into the passenger compar...

• 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 CoolantUsed 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 op...

• 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...

Fluid ChangesRefer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 of thismanual for the recommended transfer case fluid changeintervals. Front and Rear Wheel Bearings Front and rear wheel bearings are permanently sealed.No regular maintenance is required for these compo-nents. Appearance Care and Protec...

Washing • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-hicle in the shade using Mopar t Car Wash or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely withclear water. • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu-lated on your vehicle, use Mopar t Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover t...

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

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 — 15 AmpBlue Washer Motor 2 — 25 AmpNeutral Powertrain ControlModule (PCM) 3...

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse MiniFuse Description 10 30 AmpPink — Windshield Wiper 11 30 AmpPink — Anti-lock Brakes System(ABS) Valves - ifequipped 12 40 AmpGreen — Radiator Fan 13 50 AmpRed — Anti-lock Brakes System(ABS) Pump Motor - ifequipped 14 60 AmpYellow — Radiator Fan 15 50 AmpRed — Radiator Fan 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, i...

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

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse MiniFuse Description 28 — 10 AmpRed Ignition Run 29 — 5 AmpOrange Cluster/Electronic Sta-bility Program (ESP) - ifequipped/PowertrainControl Module (PCM)/Stop Light Switch 30 — 10 AmpRed Door Modules/PowerMirrors/Steering Con-trol Module (SCM) 31 — — — 32 — — — 33 — — — 34 — — ...

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse MiniFuse Description 40 — 5 AmpOrange Auto Inside RearviewMirror - if equipped/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...

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, i...

BULB REPLACEMENT Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, andPark/Turn 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 bulb and socket assemblycoun...

Tail/Stop, Turn Signal Light, and Backup Light 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Remove tail light access cover. 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...

License Light 1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly andinstall the replacement bulb. 4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly. 5. Reattach the light to the rear fascia, and then install the...

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 t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive Technology) or equivalent Engine Oil (2.7 Liter) Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil meeting the requir...

Component Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts Oil Filter (3.5 Liter) Mopar t 05281090 or equivalent. Oil Filter (5.7 Liter) Mopar t 05281090 or equivalent. Fuel Selection (2.7 Liter) 87 Octane Fuel Selection (3.5 Liter) 87 to 89 Octane Fuel Selection (5.7 Liter) 87 to 89 Octane MAINTAINING YOUR VE...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 442 m Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . 445 8 M A I N TE N A N C E SC H E DU LE S

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in boldtype must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued proper functioning of the emissioncontrol system. These, and all other maintenance servicesincluded in this manual, should be done to p...

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. 6,000 10 000 6 Rotate the tires. 6,000 10 000 6 If using your vehicle in dust...

Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Replace the spark plugs on 2.7L and 3.5L engines. 102,000 170 000 102 Replace the timing belt on 3.5L engines. 102,000 170 000 102 Change the automatic t...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 ▫ Be Reasonable ...

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 or ...

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, DC 20590. You can also obtain other informationabout motor vehicle safety from htt...

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 of...

About Your Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290,292ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 407Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336Adding Rear Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Audio Systems (Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201,219Auto Down Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Auto Unlock, Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Auto Up Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406,409Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179,188,393Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393,394Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395Oil Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Knee Bolster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Lane Change and Tur...

Low Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,71 Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163Lu...

Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . 332,438Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Pedals, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,219,221 Phone, Hands-Free (UC...

Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452Service Engine Soon Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20...

Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound SystemControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154,428Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....