Dodge 2009 Avenger - Manual

INTRODUCTION This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaintyou with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Bookletand various customer-oriented documents. You areurged to read these pub...

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op-erating procedures that could result in an accident orbodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce-dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If youdo not read this entire manual, you may miss importantinformati...

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 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 䡵 S...

▫ Rear Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System(BeltAlert 威 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 ▫ BeltAlert 威 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50...

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle hasthe key code numbers for your vehicle locks. Thesenumbers can be used to order duplicate keys from yourauthorized dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for thesenumbers and keep them in a safe place. Vehicle Key 12 THINGS TO...

Ignition Key Removal Automatic TransaxlePlace the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch tothe ACC position, push the key and cylinder inward,rotate the key to the LOCK position, and remove the key. Ignition Switch Positions 1 — LOCK 3 — ON 2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 4 — START THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ...

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 Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition,sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key. NOTE: • The Key-In-Ignit...

NOTE: A key, which has not been programmed, is also considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit theignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after turning the ignitionswitch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for threeseconds for a bulb check. If the Vehic...

3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch.Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. Inaddition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position andremove the second key. 4. Insert a b...

NOTE: • During the 16 second arming period, if a door isopened or the ignition switch is turned ON, the systemwill automatically disarm. • Once armed, the Vehicle Security Alarm system dis-ables the unlock switch on the driver door trim paneland passenger door trim panel, the trunk releasebutton on ...

Tamper AlertIf the alarm was triggered, but the warning signals havetimed out, the park and taillights flash three times(instead of the normal twice), and the horn will chirpthree times, when unlocking the vehicle with a valid RKEtransmitter to alert the driver. ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPE...

• Inserting the key into the ignition switch disables allbuttons on the RKE transmitter. To Unlock the Doors Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKEtransmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice tounlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash toacknowledge the unlock signal. The...

• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform thefollowing procedure: 1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmedRKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longerthan 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK buttonwhile still holding the UNLOCK button. 2. Release both buttons a...

Sound Horn with LockThis feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doorsare locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can beturned on or off. To change the current setting, proceed asfollows: • For vehicles equipped with EVIC, refer to “SoundHorn with Lock,” under “Personal Settings (Custome...

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. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the twohalves together. General Information This device complies with ...

2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio stationtower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobileor CB radios. REMOTE START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED Remote start conveniently starts the engine from outsidethe vehicle by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter while maintainin...

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

CAUTION! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.Always remove the key from the ignition and lock allof the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Power Door Locks A door lock switch is located on the driver and passengerdoor panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors. Automati...

NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws. Child Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) The Child Protection Door Locks (Rear Doors) are locatedinside the rear edge of the door. Insert the tip of theignition key or similar flat-bladed object into the lock a...

NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (UNLOCKED position), rolldown the window, and open the door with the outsidedoor handle. POWER WINDOWS Power Window Switches The control on the driver’s door has up/down switchesthat give you fingertip control of all four pow...

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

Auto Window Up — If Equipped Lift the window switch to the second detent, release, andthe window will go up automatically. To cancel the Auto Up movement, operate the switcheither in the up or down direction and release the switch. To close the window part way, lift the window switch tothe first det...

Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allowsyou to disable the window control on the other doors. Todisable the window controls on the other doors, press thewindow LOCK button. To enable the window controls,press the window control button again. Wind Buffeting Wind buf...

TRUNK RELEASE From inside the car the trunk lidcan be released by depressing theTRUNK RELEASE button locatedon the instrument panel to the leftof the steering wheel. NOTE: The shift lever must be in PARK for this switch to operate. To unlatch the trunk lid from outside the vehicle, pressand release ...

Trunk Internal Emergency Release As a security measure, a Trunk Internal EmergencyRelease lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism.In the event of an individual being locked inside thetrunk, the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on theglow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk latchin...

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in yourvehicle are the restraint systems. The following safetyfeatures are standard on all vehicles: • Three point lap and shoulder belts for all seatingpositions • Pretensioning and load-limiting retractors for the frontseat belts • Adv...

If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sizeseat belts, your seat belts or the LATCH feature also canbe used to hold infant and child restraint systems. Referto “Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)” inthis section. NOTE: The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. Thi...

WARNING! (Continued) • Two people should never be belted into a singleseat belt. People belted together can crash into oneanother in an accident, hurting one another badly.Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for morethan one person, no matter what their size. Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instru...

WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle willnot protect you properly. The lap portion couldride too high on your body, possibly causinginternal injuries. Always buckle your belt into thebuckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well.In a sudden stop, you ...

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

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

Rear Seat Belts The shoulder belt anchorages of the rear three point beltsare nonadjustable for outboard and center rear passen-gers on sedans. The center belt is mounted to the rearshelf panel and exits through a bezel in the panel. Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating posi...

dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. Thisextender should be used only if the existing belt is notlong enough. When it is not required, remove the ex-tender, and stow it. WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed canincrease the risk of injury in a collision. Only usewhen the l...

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

Front Seat Airbag Features The front airbag system has dual-stage driver and frontpassenger airbags. This system provides output appro-priate to the level of crash severity as determined by theOccupant Restraint Controller (ORC) and the impactsensors at the front of the car. The first stage inflator...

Supplemental Front Seat-Mounted Thorax SideAirbagsFront seat-mounted side (Thorax) airbags provide en-hanced protection and work together with supplementalSide Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to help protectan occupant during a side impact. The seat-mounted sideairbag is marked with an airbag lab...

Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain(SABIC) — If EquippedSupplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)Airbags offer side-impact protection to front and rear seatoutboard occupants in addition to that provided by thebody structure. Each airbag features inflated chambersplace adjacent to ...

Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)The Occupant Restraint Controller System (ORC) ispart of a Federally regulated safety system required forthis vehicle. The ORC determines if a frontal collision is severeenough to require the airbags to inflate. Based on these...

The front driver and passenger seat contain inflatableside airbags to protect the occupant from impact injuries.Correctly functioning front passenger seat componentsare critical for the Occupant Restraint Controller System(ORC) to properly classify the front passenger and calcu-late the proper airba...

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

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

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

Data parameters that may be recorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status forelectronically-controlled safety systems, including theairbag system • Airbag disable light status (if equipped) • ⬙ Time ⬙ of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition cycles and vehicle mileage) • Airbag d...

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

belt at the center position. If your child restraints are notLATCH-compatible, you can only install the child re-straints using the vehicle’s seat belts. Please refer to“Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint Sys-tem” for typical installation instructions. Rear Seat LATCH AnchorsChild restr...

Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced topassenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, childrestraint systems having attachments for those anchor-ages will continue to have features for installation invehicles using the lap or lap/shoulder belt. They will alsohave tether straps, and...

In addition, there are tether strap anchoragesbehind each rear seating position located in thepanel between the rear seatback and the rearwindow. These tether strap anchorages are under a plastic cover with this symbol on it. Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped withseparate straps o...

reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the childrestraint installation, instead of tucking the seat beltbehind the child restraint, route the seat belt throughthe child restraint belt path and then buckle it. Thisshould stow the seat belt out of the reach of aninquisitive child. Remind all ...

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...

Transporting PetsAirbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possiblyinjured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or ina collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnessesor pet carriers that are secured by seat belt...

Airbag Warning LightThe Airbag Warning Light should come on and remainon for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when theignition switch is first turned ON. If the LED is not litduring starting, have it checked. If the light stays on orcomes on while driving, have the system checked by anauthorized...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped . . . . . 87 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 88 ▫ Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 ▫ Adj...

䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . . 140 ▫ Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 ▫ Mist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 ▫ Headlights With Wipers Feature (AvailableWith Auto Headlights Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 ▫ Windshield Wa...

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

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror will automatically adjust for headlight glarefrom vehicles behind you. Push in the button on the faceof the mirror to activate the dimming feature. CAUTION! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, neverspray any cleaning solution directly ont...

Power Mirrors Both of the outside mirrors can be adjusted by using thecontrols mounted on the driver’s door panel. A rotary 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. When finished,return the k...

Adjusting Side View Mirrors Outside Mirror — Driver’s SideAdjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane oftraffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on theinside mirror. Outside Mirror — Passenger’s SideAdjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see theside of your vehicle ...

The UConnect 威 system is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect 威 system can be adjusted either from the radio volume controlknob or from the steering wheel radio control (rightswitch), if so equipped. The radio display will be used for visual prompts fromthe ...

Help CommandIf you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want toknow your options at any prompt, say ⬙ Help ⬙ following the beep. The UConnect 威 system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help. To activate the UConnect 威 system from idle, simply press the PHONE button and follo...

NOTE: The user can also exercise ⬙ Edit ⬙ or ⬙ Delete ⬙ operations at this point. • The UConnect 威 system will then prompt you as to the number designation you wish to call. • The selected number will be dialed. Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through theUConnect 威 system ...

call has established, press and hold the PHONE buttonuntil you hear a double beep, indicating that the two callshave been joined into one conference call. Call TerminationTo end a call in progress, momentarily press the PHONEbutton. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and ifthere is a call on...

NOTE: • The emergency number dialed is based on the countrywhere the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. andCanada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed maynot be applicable with the available cellular serviceand area. • If supported, this number may be programmable onsome systems. To do this, p...

Far End Audio Performance • Audio quality is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather conditions, and • operation from the driver’s seat. • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, ...

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

Commands The Voice Recognition system understands two types ofcommands. Universal commands are available at alltimes. Local commands are available if the supportedradio mode is active. Changing the Volume 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the VR hard-key. 2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”). 3. Use the ON...

Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect 威 system Voice Training feature may be used. 1. Press the VR hard-key, say “System Setup” and onceyou are in that menu then say “Voice Training.” This willtrain your own voice ...

After releasing the adjusting bar, apply forward andrearward body pressure to be sure the seat is latched. Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — IfEquippedA lever style height adjustment feature enhances comfortfor petite as well as tall drivers. A lever with a ratchetingmechanism, located on the out...

Reclining Bucket SeatsThe recliner control is on the side of the seat. To recline,lean forward slightly before lifting the lever, then leanback to the desired position and release the lever. Leanforward and lift the lever to return the seatback to itsnormal position. WARNING! • Adjusting a seat whil...

Lumbar Support — If EquippedThis feature allows you to increase or decrease theamount of lumbar support. The control lever is locatedon the outboard side of the driver’s seatback. Turn thecontrol lever downward to increase and upward todecrease the desired amount of lumbar support. Power Seats — If ...

CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat as it maycause damage to the seat controls. Heated Seats — If Equipped This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats.The controls for the heated seats are located in the centerconsole below the climate controls. There are indicatorlights...

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 condition must exercise carewhen using the seat heater. It may cause burns evenat low temperatures, especially if used...

The hard seatback features a work surface and a moldedrim for retaining items stored on the seat back panel. Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury inthe event of impact from the rear. Adjust the restraints sothat the upper edge is as high as practical. To ...

Folding Rear Seat To provide additional storage area, the rear seatback canbe folded forward. Pull on the loops shown in the pictureto fold down either or both seatbacks. When returning the rear seat back to the upright position,be sure the seat back is latched. WARNING! The rear cargo area of the v...

Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest The rear seat is equipped with a folding armrest with cupholders. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left sideof the instrument panel. Folding Rear Seat Armrest Hood Release Leve...

WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up whenthe vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latchesare fully latched before driving. LIGHTS Map/Reading/Interior Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors abovethe rearview...

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 onbecause a door is open. To restore interior light operation,either turn the ignition swit...

To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,rotate the center portion of the multifunction lever up ordown. Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped Turning the end of the multifunction lever to the thirddetent (AUTO), will activate the automatic headlightsystem. With the engine running ...

Flash-To-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights bylightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. Thiswill cause the headlights to turn on at high beam andremain on until the lever is released. NOTE: If the multifunction lever is held in the flash-to- pass position for more tha...

NOTE: The front fog lights will only operate with the headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlightswill turn off the front fog lights. Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrowson each side of the instrument cluster flash to showproper operation of the front and rea...

If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is avery fast flash rate, check for a defective outside lightbulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever ismoved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb isdefective. Turn Signal Auto-ModeYou can signal a lane change by moving ...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switchon the control lever. The lever is located on theright side of the steering column. Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent past theintermittent settings for low speed wiper operation, or tothe second detent past th...

CAUTION! (Continued) • Always remove any buildup of snow that preventsthe windshield wiper blades from returning to theoff position. If the windshield wiper control isturned off and the blades cannot return to the offposition, damage to the wiper motor may occur. Intermittent Wiper System Use the in...

Mist Feature Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a singlewipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray froma passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, thewipers will continue to operate. Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available WithAuto Headlights Only) When this feature...

If you activate the washer while the wiper control is inthe delay range, the wipers will operate in low speed fortwo wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resumethe intermittent interval previously selected. If you activate the washer while the wiper control is inthe off position, the wiper...

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

To Activate Push and release the ON/OFF button locatedon the end of the Electronic Speed Controllever. The CRUISE indicator in the instrumentcluster will illuminate. To turn the system off, push and release the ON/OFF button a second time. TheCRUISE indicator will turn off. Be sure to turn the syste...

To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When thepedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change onmoderate hills is...

WARNING! • Your motorized door or gate will open and closewhile you are training the universal transceiver.Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are inthe path of the door or gate. Only use this trans-ceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stopand reverse” feature as required by Feder...

This can usually be found where the hanging antennawire is attached to the garage door opener motor. It isNOT the button normally used to open and close thedoor. 6. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Training”button. The name and color of the button may vary bymanufacturer. NOTE: There are 30 ...

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

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

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 power sunroofswitch. Such entrapment may result in seriousinjury or death. • In an accident, there is greater ...

Venting Sunroof - ExpressPress and release the ⬙ V ⬙ button, and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is called Express Vent. Closing Sunroof - ExpressPress the switch forward and release, and the sunroofwill close automatically from any position. The sunroofwill close fully, then stop a...

NOTE: If desired, the instrument panel power outlet can be converted by your authorized dealer to providepower with the ignition switch while in the LOCKposition. The center console power outlet is powered directly fromthe battery (power available at all times). Items pluggedinto this outlet may dis...

CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IFEQUIPPED An optional ash receiver is available from your autho-rized dealer and will fit in the center console frontcupholder. CAUTION! For vehicles equipped with the heated and cooledcupholder, locate the cup holder ash receiver in theforward cupholder. The option...

CUPHOLDERS Heated or Cooled Cupholder — If Equipped With this feature the rear cavity of the cupholder cankeep cool beverages cool, and hot beverages hot. The rearcup holder heats to 140°F (60°C) or cools to 35°F (1.6°C). The switch is located on the front of the center consoleand has three position...

Rear Bottle Holders There are built-in bottle holders located in both rear doortrim panels. WARNING! If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottleholder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn-ing the occupants. Be careful when closing the doorsto avoid injury. Rear Bottle Holder UNDERS...

STORAGE Driver’s Side Sunglass Holder — If Equipped An integrated sunglass holder is located in the headlinerabove the sun visor. To access the sunglass holder, lowerthe sun visor. Small items such as toll tickets can bestored between the two straps, while sunglasses or otheritems can be stored abov...

Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of theseatback. This could impair visibility or become a dan-gerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision. CONSOLE FEATURES The center console armrest slides forward from designposition to provide added user comfort. Two cupholders,each of which ca...

The left latch opens to the top storage area. The lower bin can be accessed directly, without firstexposing the upper bin, by operating the right latch withthe armrest down. The first storage bin can be used to hold smaller items. The lower storage bin includes a molded-in coin holder,room for CD’s,...

Video Console — If Equipped The optional VES™ (Video Entertainment System) in-cludes the following components: • The screen for a rear seat DVD player is stored underthe armrest. • Remote Control • Audio/Video RCA Jacks Refer to, “Video Entertainment System — If Equipped,”in Section 4 of this manual...

BEVERAGE COOLER STORAGE BIN — IFEQUIPPED The beverage cooler storage bin is located in the top ofthe instrument panel on the passenger side. A recessedlatch at the front releases the bin door and swings up foreasy access. The cooling bin will hold up to four, standing, 12 oz(.3 L), beverage cans. Th...

NOTE: The use of the beverage cooler storage bin is for non-perishable beverages only. The glove compartment is located beneath the beveragebin. The glove compartment door swings downward foreasy access. Glove Compartment Access UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 3

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 䡵 Instrument Cluster – Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 䡵 Instrument Cluster – Premium . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 䡵 Elec...

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 - Air Outlet 5 - Upper Glove Compartment/Beverage Cooler – If Equipped 9 - Power Supply 2 - Side Window Demister Outlet 6 - Lower Glove Compartment 10 - Climate Controls 3 - Instrument Cluster 7 - Heated Seat Switch — If Equipped 11 - Trunk Release Switch 4 - Radio 8 - Ha...

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – BASE UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – PREMIUM 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel GaugeWhen the ignition switch is in the ON position, thepointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fueltank. 2. Fuel Door Reminder This is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door islocated on the left side of the vehicle. 3. Temperature GaugeThe tempera...

4. For vehicles equipped with the Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC)” in this section of themanual. 15. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped This indicator shows that the Speed ControlSystem is ON. 16. Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset Button Sing...

21. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light/ Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light The malfunction lamp for the Electronic Stabil-ity Program (ESP) is combined with BrakeAssist System (BAS). The yellow “ESP/BASWarning Lamp” comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” positio...

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER(EVIC) – IF EQUIPPED The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-tures a driver-interactive display that is located in theinstrument cluster. The EVIC consists of the following: • System status • Vehicle information warning message displays • Personal se...

The system allows the driver to select information bypressing the following buttons on the instrument panelswitch bank: Press and release the MENU button to advancethe display to Trip Functions or Personal set-tings or to return to the default System statusdisplay. Press and release the STEP button ...

• Left Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • Right Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Battery Low (with asingle chime) • Personal...

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do notstart the engine). 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three timeswithin 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator syste...

NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance ofthe vehicle, regardless of the DTE display value. When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)estimated driving distance, the DTE display will changeto a text display of ⬙ LOW FUEL. T...

Sound Horn with LockWhen ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur whenthe RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This featuremay be selected with or without the flash lights ON,LOCK/UNLOCK feature. To make your selection, pressand release the RESET button until ON or OFF appears. Flash Lights ...

Key-Off Power DelayWhen this feature is selected, the power windowswitches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), andpower outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutesafter the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. To makeyour selection,...

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 Contro...

Phone Button (UConnect 威 Hands-Free Phone) — If EquippedPress 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 “Not E...

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 ButtonsPress the buttons to select AM ...

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...

AM/FM/CD/DVD MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM RADIO(RER/REN) – IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate. The REN and RER Multimedia systems contain a radio,CD/DVD player, USB port, and a 30-gigabyte hard drive(HDD). Sirius Satellite Radio is optional. The 6.5 in(1...

Show Time if Radio is OffWhen selected, this feature will display the time of dayon the touch screen when the multimedia system isturned off. Proceed as follows to change the currentsetting: 1. Turn on the multimedia system. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. Theclock setting menu will...

SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIOWITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Ro...

If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radioON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode andbegin to play when you insert the disc. The display willshow the disc number, the track number, and index timein minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start oftrack 1. CAUTION! • This CD pl...

TIME ButtonPress this button to change the display from a large CDplaying time display to a small CD playing time display. RW/FFPress the RW button to stop the CD at the beginning ofthe current CD track/title. Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CDplayer will begin to fast forward un...

Supported MP3 File FormatsThe radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten-sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3extension may cause playback problems. The radio isdesigned to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and willnot play the file. When using the MP3 encoder to compres...

Playback of MP3 FilesWhen a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, theradio checks all files on the medium. If the mediumcontains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take moretime to start playing the MP3 files. Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affectedby the following: • Media - ...

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

RW/FFPress 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 released or RW oranother CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) buttonworks in a similar manner. AM/FM ButtonPress the butto...

NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audiois not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If theAUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volumedown. TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)Press this button to change the display to time of day....

Selecting Satellite Mode Press the SAT button until ⬙ SAT ⬙ appears in the display. A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radiomode. Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on theroof around the rooftop antenna location or strap items tothe trunk lid around th...

Operating Instructions — Satellite Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. SEEK ButtonsPress and release the SEEK buttons to search for the nextchannel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seekup and the left switch to seek down. The radio willr...

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

VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IFEQUIPPED The optional Video Entertainment System (VES)™ in-cludes the following components for rear seat entertain-ment: • A diagonal 7 in (17.8 cm) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)screen integrated into the center console armrest. Thescreen features brightness cont...

• The LCD screen swings up from the rear of the armrestto allow the rear seat passenger(s) to view the display. 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 ...

• 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 console enablethe monitor to display video directlyfrom a video camera, connect videogames for display on the screen, orplay musi...

Operation with RES / REQ AM/FM Stereo Radiowith CD Player Right-Hand Switch Functions • Press the top of the switch to increase the volume. • Press the bottom of the switch to decrease the volume. • Press the button in the center of the switch to selectAM, FM, Satellite (SAT) - if equipped, or CD (D...

CD/DVD MAINTENANCE To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the followingprecautions: 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 or tape to the disc; avoid scratch-ing the...

CLIMATE CONTROLS The Air Conditioning and Heating System is designed tomake you comfortable in all types of weather. Manual Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning(HVAC) The Manual Temperature Controls consist of a series ofouter rotary dials and inner push knobs. Blower Control Rotate this control...

Temperature Control Rotate this control to regulate the tem-perature of the air inside the passengercompartment. Rotating the dial leftinto the blue area of the scale indicatescooler temperatures while the rotatingright into the red area indicateswarmer temperatures. NOTE: If your air conditioning p...

will cause the LED in the control button to illuminate.After ten minutes, the system will return to normal modefunction and the LED will turn off. NOTE: • Continuous use of the recirculation mode may makethe inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur.Extended use of this mode is not recommended....

• ECONOMY MODE If economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turnOFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor. Then,move the temperature control to the desired temperature. Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — IfEquipped Automatic OperationThe Infrared Climate Control System automaticallyma...

NOTE: The AUTO position performs best for front seat occupants only. 2. Dial in the temperature you wouldlike the system to maintain by rotatingthe Temperature Control knob. Oncethe comfort level is selected, the sys-tem will maintain that level automati-cally using the heating system. Shouldthe des...

Blower Control For full automatic operation or forautomatic blower operation turn theknob to AUTO position. In manualmode there are six blower speeds thatcan be individual selected. In off posi-tion the blower will shut off. Manual OperationThis system offers a full complement of manual overridefeat...

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

Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 ▫ Tip Start Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 ▫ Extremely Cold Weather (Below ⫺ 20°F Or ⫺ 29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . ...

STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust bothinside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt.Make sure all occupants have securely fastened their seatbelts. WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingchildren in a vehicle unattended is dangerou...

Tip Start Feature Do not press the accelerator. Turn the ignition key briefly to START position, and release it. The starter motor willcontinue to run, and it will disengage automaticallywhen the engine is running. If the engine fails to start, thestarter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. ...

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CAUTION! Damage to the transaxle may occur if the followingprecautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come toa complete stop. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after thevehicle has come to a complete stop and the engineis at idle speed. • Do not ...

WARNING! • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARKor NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher thanidle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brakepedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forwardor in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicleand hit someone or something. Only shif...

NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the transaxle will not shift out of park. Battery power is required to release thebrake/transaxle interlock system. However, there is anoverride system that allows you to shift out of PARK incase of loss of power. To activate the override system: • Firmly apply the par...

4–Speed/6–Speed Automatic Transaxle — IfEquipped The electronically controlled transaxle provides a preciseshift schedule. The transaxle electronics are self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehiclemay be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, andprecision shifts will deve...

DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati-cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs whenthere is a difference in the surface traction under the front(driving) wheels. WARNING! Rapi...

POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you goodvehicle response and increased ease of maneuverabilityin tight spaces. The system will provide mechanicalsteering capability if power assist is lost. If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it willstill be possible to st...

When parking on a hill, it is important to apply theparking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK,otherwise the load on the transaxle locking mechanismmay make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK.As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward thecurb on a downhill grade and...

• If the parking brake is applied while the vehicle ismoving, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Thechime will sound up to 10 times or until the vehiclehas returned to a stop. The Brake System Warning Light in the instrumentcluster will turn on when the parking brake is appliedand the ignition ...

ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional ad-vanced electronic brake control system that includesAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control System(TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS), and Electronic StabilityProgram (ESP). All systems work together to enhancevehic...

WARNING! In the Partial ESP mode, the engine torque reductionand stability features are desensitized. Therefore, theenhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavail-able. NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand orgravel, it may be...

NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P”molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European-Metric tire sizing is based on Europeandesign standards. Tires designed to this standard haveth...

Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = S...

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

Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire,however, the date code may only be on one side. Tireswith white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including thedate code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of bl...

Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information aboutthe:1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle2) total weight...

Tire Pressures for High Speed OperationThe 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 reduc...

Limited Use Spare — If Equipped The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency useon your vehicle. This tire is identified by a limited usespare tire warning label located on the limited use sparetire and wheel assembly. This tire may look like theoriginal equipped tire on the front or rear a...

These indicators are molded into the bottom of the treadgrooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depthbecomes approximately 1/16 in (2 mm). When the treadis worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should bereplaced. Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varyingfactor...

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...

TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate atdifferent loads and perform different steering, driving,and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear atunequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat-terns. These effects can be reduced by timely rotat...

once the system receives the updated tire pressures.The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutesabove 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS toreceive this information. − For example, your vehicle may have a recom- mended cold (parked for more than three hours)placard pressure of 30 psi (2...

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

Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light willilluminate in the instrument cluster and a chimewill sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires. Should this occur, youshould stop as soon as possible, check the inflation...

NOTE:1. The compact spare tire (if so equipped) does not havea tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMSwill not monitor the 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 warninglimit, upon th...

• 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 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring ...

FUEL REQUIREMENTS 2.4L and 2.7L Engine The 2.4L and 2.7L engines are designed tomeet all emission regulations and provideexcellent fuel economy and performancewhen using high quality unleaded “regu-lar” gasolines having an octane rating of87. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended. Under nor...

• 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 authorized dealer for service assist...

• 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 trunk closed when driving your vehicle toprevent carbon monoxi...

Along with the special E-85 fuel filler cap, your vehiclemay display a badge, which also indicates it can operateon E-85. ETHANOL FUEL (E-85) E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and15% unleaded gasoline. WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and couldcause serious personal ...

When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: • you do not add less than 5 gal (19 L) when refueling • you drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for atleast 5 miles (8 km) Observing these precautions will avoid possible hardstarting and/or significant deterioration in drivabilityduri...

The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the left rearquarter panel of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost ordamaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with thisvehicle. After removing the gas cap, place the gas cap tether cableover a hook on the inside of the fuel door. This keeps thegas...

• When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fueltank is full. Loose Filler Cap Message If the vehicles diagnostic system determines that the fuelfiller cap in loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a“gASCAP” message will be displayed in the instrumentcluster. Tighten the gas cap until a “cli...

The bar code allows a computer scanner to read theVehicle Identification Number (VIN). Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The totalload must be limited so that you do not exceed theGVWR. Gross Axle We...

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings Engine/Transaxle Max. Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross TrailerWt.) Max. Trailer Tongue Wt. 1 2.4L/Auto See Note 2 1,00...

CAUTION! Towing a trailer with a larger than recommendedfrontal area could cause the engine to overheat orcause severe engine damage under extreme condi-tions. Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight inthe front of the trailer. This places 10% of the Gross Trail...

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

• Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over1,000 lbs (450 kg) and required for trailers in excess of2,000 lbs (907 kg). CAUTION! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg)loaded, it should have its own brakes with adequatebraking capacity. Failure to do this could lead toaccelerated b...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 ▫ Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only)— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . ...

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on theinstrument panel, below the radio. Press the switch to turn on the HazardWarning flashers. When the HazardWarning flasher switch is activated, alldirectional turn signals will flash onand off to warn oncoming traffic of anemer...

NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioneris on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat tothe engine cooling system and turning off the A/Cremoves this heat. You can also turn the temperaturecontrol to maximum heat, the m...

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, refer to Section 7, Maintenance, of thismanual. Follow the warnings under th...

WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to use as a tool for changingtires only. The jack should not be used to lift thevehicle for service purposes. The vehicle shouldbe jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice orslippery areas. Jack Location The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the ...

WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of thevehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough offthe road to avoid the danger of being hit whenoperating the jack or changing the wheel. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Place the shift lever into PARK (automatic transaxle)or REVERSE (manual ...

WARNING! (Continued) • Always park on a firm, level surface as far fromthe edge of the roadway as possible before raisingthe vehicle. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel tobe raised. • Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatictransmission in PARK; a manual transmission inREVERSE....

NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack with two attachment points. When the jack is partiallyexpanded, the tension between the two attachmentpoints holds the jack handle in place. 2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turningthem to the left one turn while the wheel is stil...

WARNING! To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheelcovers with care to avoid contact with any sharpedges. 7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left. 8. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrenchwhile tightening the wheel nuts. Alternate nuts, untileach nut has been...

JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE The battery is stored between the left front headlightassembly and the left front wheel splash shield. Access isthrough the splash shield. Jump-starting remote battery terminals are located underthe hood. WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-ever the ho...

2. When boosting from a battery in another vehicle, parkthat vehicle within booster cable reach, but withoutallowing the vehicles to touch. Set the parking brake,place the automatic transaxle in PARK and turn ignitionto LOCK for both vehicles. WARNING! Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as t...

6. If the vehicle is equipped with Sentry Key 威 Immobi- lizer, turn the ignition switch to the ON position for threeseconds before moving the ignition switch to the STARTposition. 7. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the boosterbattery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then startthe eng...

WARNING! (Continued) • Personal injury or property damage due to batteryexplosion; • Damage to charging system of booster vehicle orof immobilized vehicle. FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, itcan often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn yoursteering wheel r...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.4L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.7L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 䡵 Engine Compartment — 3.5L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . . 370 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . ....

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Automatic Transaxle Dipstick 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Engine Oil Dipstick 5 — Integrated Power Module 11 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 ...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.7L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Power Distribution Center 2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 8 — Air Cleaner Filter 3 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Automatic Transaxle Dipstick 10 — Engine Oil Fill 5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 11 — Washer Fluid Reservoir ...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.5L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 — Power Distribution Center MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369 7

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated OnboardDiagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitorsthe performance of the emissions, engine, and automatictransaxle control systems. When these systems are oper-ating properly, your vehicle will provide excelle...

the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer“Reset” button to turn off the message. If the problempersists, the message will appear the next time thevehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. Ifthe problem is detected twice in a row, the system willturn on the “Malfunction ...

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 OFFthe ignition or start the engine. This means that yourvehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you shouldnot proceed to the I/M stat...

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 attemptingany procedur...

The best time to check the engine oil level is about5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do notcheck oil level before starting the engine after it has satovernight. Checking engine oil level when the engine iscold will give you an incorrect reading. Checking the oil while the vehicle i...

Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engineoil change. Engine Oil Filter SelectionAll of this manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow typedisposable oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replace-ment. The quality of replacement filters varies consider-ably. Only hi...

Engine Air Cleaner Filter SelectionThe quality of replacement engine air cleaner filtersvaries considerably. Only high quality filters should beused to assure most efficient service. MOPAR 威 engine air cleaner filters are high quality and are recommended. Maintenance-Free Battery You will never have...

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

Refrigerant Recovery and RecyclingR-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the EnvironmentalProtection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioningservice be performed by authorized dealers or otherser...

6. Remove the A/C Air Filter by pulling it straight out ofthe housing. 7. Install the A/C Air Filter with the arrow on the filterpointing toward the floor. When installing the filtercover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage thecover. CAUTION! The A/C Air Filter is labeled with an arrow toindi...

attention should also be given to hood latching compo-nents to insure proper function. When performing otherunderhood services, the hood latch, release mechanismand safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice ayear, preferably in the Fall and...

WARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solventsare flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Caremust be exercised when filling or working aroundthe washer solution. Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry intothe vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exha...

To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignitionwhen the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is inmotion. • Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing thevehicle. • Do not idle the engine with any ignition coil connec-tors disconnected ...

CAUTION! (Continued) • This vehicle has not been designed for use withPropylene Glycol based engine coolant (anti-freeze). Use of Propylene Glycol based enginecoolant (antifreeze) is not recommended. Adding CoolantYour vehicle has been built with an improved enginecoolant (antifreeze) that allows ex...

NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) andwill require more frequent coolant changes. Cooling System Pressure CapThe cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of enginecoolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant(antifree...

rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani-mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol basedengine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow itto remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by achild, contact a physician immediately. Clean up anyground spills immediately. Coola...

If an examination of your engine compartment shows noevidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may besafely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. • Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in theradiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. ...

WARNING! • Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result inspilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and thebrake fluid catching fire. • Use of a brake fluid that has a lower initial boilingpoint than the recommended MOPAR 威 DOT 3 product or a brake fluid that is unidentified as toFMVSS specificat...

• Use MOPAR 威 Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect your paint finish. Take care never toscratch the paint. • Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffingthat may diminish the gloss or thin out the paintfinish. CAUTION! Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials suchas ste...

• Use MOPAR 威 Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint tomatch the color of your vehicle. Wheel and Wheel Trim CareAll wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum andchrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly witha mild soap and water to preven...

If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution orlukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car towash them. Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if thebuckles do not work properly. Dry with a soft tissue. Cleaning Center Console Cupholders RemovalGrab the rubber portion of...

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 25 — 10 Amp Red IgnitionRun —Heated Mir-rors - IfEquipped 26 — 15 Amp Lt. Blue Auto Shut-down (ASD)Relay Feed2 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 27 — 10 Amp Red IgnitionRun — Oc-cupant Clas-sificationModule(OCM)/OccupantRestraintController(ORC) M...

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 36 30 Amp Pink — Battery Feed— Passen-ger DoorModule(PDM)/Driver DoorModule(DDM) 37 — 25 Amp Clear Power Top Module (If Equipped) CAUTION! • When installing the Totally Integrated PowerModule cover, it is important to ensure the cover isproperly positioned...

BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight 1. Raise the hood and locate the connector behind theheadlamp. NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner filter housing and position the totally integrated powermodule aside prior to replacing the low beam headlighton the driver’s side of the vehicle. 2. Reach in...

Fog Lights 1. Access to the lights through the lower fascia cutout islimited. 2. Turn the steering wheel to allow access and removethe inner fender shield. 3. Rotate bulb and connector 1 ⁄ 4 turn counterclockwise. 4. Pull bulb off of connector and replace with a new one. CAUTION! Do not touch the ne...

Taillights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights The turn signal, brake and taillights and backup lightsare located in the rear corner body panel housing. 1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk linerbehind the taillight. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 7

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate)2.4L and 2.7L Engine — (Except 2.4L PZEV) 16.9 Gallons 64 Liters 2.4L PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) 18.5 Gallons 70 Liters 3.5L Engine 17.2 Gallons 65 Liters Engine Oil with Filter2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.4 Liters...

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) Engine Oil (2.4L and 2.7LEngine) Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the requirements o...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 422 䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . 424 8 M A I N TE N A N C E SC H E DU LE S

EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold typemust be done at the times or mileages specified to ensurethe continued proper functioning of the emissions controlsystem. These and all other maintenance services in-cluded in this manual, should be done to pr...

NOTE: • The oil change indicator message will not monitor thetime since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oilif it has been 6 months since your last oil change evenif the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi-nated. • Change your engine oil more often if you drive yourvehicle off-road f...

Once a Month • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear ordamage. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminalsas required. • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brakemaster cylinder, and transmission and add as needed. • Check all lights and other electrical items for corr...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 ▫ Be Reasonable Wi...

This is why you should always talk to an authorizeddealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re-solved with this process. • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to thegeneral manager or owner of the authorized dealer-ship. They want to know if you need assistance. • If an a...

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SpeechImpaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, themanufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customercenter. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, whohas access to a TDD or a...

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

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open aninvestigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists ina group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedycampaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved inindividual problems between you, your authorizeddealer, and the manufacturer. To con...

Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heatand its ability to dissipate heat, when tested undercontrolled conditions on a specified indoor laboratorytest wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause thematerial o...

About Your Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 387Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Caps, Filler Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367,368,369,375Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 Car Washes . . . . . . ...

Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . ...

Selection of Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441Service Contract . . . . . . . . ....

Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140,142 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . ...

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