Dodge 2009 Nitro - 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...

Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S.government notes that the universal use of existing seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or moreeach year and could reduce disabling injuries by twomillion annually. ...

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. 8 INTRODUCTION

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 䡵 Sentry Key 威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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

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

NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACCposition. SENTRY KEY 姞 The Sentry Key 威 Immobilizer System prevents unautho- rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. Thesystem does not need to be armed or activated. Operationis automatic, rega...

procedure. This procedure consists of programming ablank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is onethat has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key 威 Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to anauthorized dealer. Customer Key Programming If you have two ...

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

ILLUMINATED ENTRY The interior lights come on when you open any door.They will remain on for about 30 seconds after all doorsare closed then fade to off. The lights also will fade to off if you turn on the ignitionafter you close all the doors. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY This system allows you to lock or ...

To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKEtransmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice tounlock all doors and the liftgate. The parking lights willflash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminatedentry system will also turn on. Remote Key Unlock, ...

To Lock the Doors and Liftgate Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-ter to lock all doors and the liftgate. If the ignition is OFFwhen the doors are locked, the parking lights will flashonce and the horn will sound a single chirp. Sound Horn with LockThis feature will cause the horn...

Flash Lights with LockThe feature will cause the parking lights to flash whenthe doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit-ter. This feature can be turned on or off. To change thecurrent setting, proceed as follows: • On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)equipped vehicles, refer t...

Using the Panic Alarm NOTE: The PANIC and SECURITY alarms are quite different. Please take a moment to activate the PANICand SECURITY modes to hear the differences in the horn.If one should sound in the future, you will need to knowwhich mode has been activated in order to deactivate it. To turn the...

2. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use aflat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmittercase apart. Make sure not to damage the seal duringremoval. 3. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching thenew batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may causebattery deterioration. I...

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance couldvoid the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normaldistance, check for these two conditions: 1. Weak batteries in RKE transmitter. The expected ...

Once the engine starts it will run for 15 minutes. Tocancel remote start, press and release the REMOTESTART button once. To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during aremote start, you must first unlock the vehicle using theUNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. Once thevehicle is unlocked...

If any other active warnings including “GATE” or “GAS-CAP” are present, they will be shown in the VF displayand will also continue to cycle. If the vehicle is moving,three single chimes will occur (one chime for eachcomplete display cycle, three cycles total). Afterward, thedisplay will continue to ...

WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the keyfrom the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Donot leave unattended children in the vehicle, orwith access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuperviseduse of vehicle equipment may cause severe per-sonal injuries and death. Power Door Lo...

Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with powerdoor locks if all of the following conditions are met: 1. The automatic door locks feature is enabled. 2. The transmission is in gear. 3. All doors are closed. 4. The throttle is pressed. 5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mp...

4. A single chime will indicate the completion of theprogramming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature toits previous setting. NOTE: Use the automatic door locks feature in accor- dance with local laws. Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit The doors will unlock automatically on vehicle...

4. A single chime will indicate the completion of theprogramming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature toits previous setting. NOTE: Use the automatic unlock doors on exit feature in accordance with local laws. Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) Insert the tip of the ...

NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll downthe window, and open the door with the outside doorhandle. WINDOWS Power Windows The power window controls are located on the driver’sdoor trim panel. There is a single switch on the frontpasseng...

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

WARNING! Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonousexhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas-sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep theliftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in yourvehicle are the rest...

WARNING! • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seatbelts are designed to go around the large bones ofyour body. These are the strongest parts of yourbody and can take the forces of a collision the best.Wearing your belt in the wrong place could makeyour injuries in a collision much worse. ...

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 notprotect you properly. The lap portion could ride toohigh on your body, possibly causing internal inju-ries. Always buckle your belt in...

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

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can beadjusted upward or downward to position the belt awayfrom your neck. Press the release button to release theanchorage, and then move it up or down to the positionthat fits you best. NOTE: The adjustable ...

Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack inthe shoulder belt. When To Use The Automatic Locking ModeAnytime a child safety seat is installed in the rear centerseating position. Children 12 years ...

Driver And Front Passenger SupplementalRestraint Systems (SRS) This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and rightfront passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraintsystems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in thesteering wheel. The passenger side airbag is mounted inthe instrument pan...

This vehicle is equipped with window bags to protect thedriver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a win-dow. They are located above the side windows. Theircovers are also labeled SRS/AIRBAG. NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open to allow airbag depl...

• Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front Pas-senger Seat Only − Occupant Classification Module − Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light − Weight Sensors How The Airbag System Works • The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module de-termines if a frontal, side, or rollover collision is se...

The “PAD Indicator Light” should not be illuminatedwhen an adult passenger is properly seated in the frontpassenger seat. In this case, the airbag is ready to beinflated if a collision requiring an airbag occurs. For occupants classified in the “child” size category, the“PAD Indicator Light” will be...

The front passenger seat assembly contains critical com-ponents that affect the front passenger airbag deploy-ment. Correctly functioning front passenger seat compo-nents are critical for the Occupant Classification System(OCS) to properly classify the front passenger and calcu-late the proper airba...

If A Deployment OccursThe airbag system is designed to deploy when theOccupant Restraint Control (ORC) module detects amoderate-to-severe frontal collision to help restrain thedriver and front passenger, and then to immediatelydeflate. NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airb...

WARNING! Deployed airbags cannot protect you in another col-lision. Have the airbags, and seat belt retractor as-sembly replaced by an authorized dealer as soon aspossible. Also, have the Occupant Classification Sys-tem serviced as well. Enhanced Accident Response SystemIn the event of an impact tha...

WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad-vanced airbag system. The airbag may inflateaccidentally or may not function properly if modi-fications are made. Take your vehicle to an autho-rized dealer for any advanced airbag system ser-vice. If your seat including your trim c...

Airbag Warning Light You will want to have the airbag system ready to inflate foryour protection in an impact. The airbag system is designedto be maintenance free. If any of the following occurs, havean authorized dealer service the system promptly: • Does not come on during the six to eight seconds...

• Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including engine speed) • Transmission gear selection • Cruise control status • Traction/stability control status • Tire Pressure Monitoring System status Child Restraint Everyone in y...

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 seatback, they should use abelt-positio...

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 wi...

In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind eachrear seating position located on the back of the seat. Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped withseparate straps on each side, with each having a hook orconnector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting t...

If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling andpushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may needto do something more. Disconnect the latch plate fromthe buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latchplate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make thechild restraint secure...

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 inpet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belt...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 84 ▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

▫ Closing Sunroof - Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 ▫ Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . 152 ▫ Pinch Protect Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 ▫ Pinch Protect Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 ▫ Venting Sunroof - Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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

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

WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the right sideconvex mirror will look smaller and farther awaythan they really are. Relying too much on your rightside mirror could cause you to collide with anothervehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror whenjudging the size or distance of a vehic...

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

Phone Button The rearview mirror contains the microphonefor the system (depending on the type ofmirror and radio equipped), and either theradio or the mirror has the two control buttons (PHONE Button and VOICE RECOGNITION button)that will enable you to access the system. Voice Recognition Button Act...

• For certain operations, compound commands can beused. For example, instead of saying ⬙ Setup ⬙ and then ⬙ Phone Pairing, ⬙ the following compound command can be said: ⬙ Setup Phone Pairing. ⬙ • For each feature explanation in this section, only thecombined form of the voice command is given. Youca...

• 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 if the feature(s) are available on your cellular service plan. For example, if you...

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 hold, it will become the new active call.If the active call is terminated by the far end, a call onhold may not become active automatically. This is cellp...

Canada 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, press the PHONE buttonand say ‘Setup’, followed by ‘Emergency’. • The UConnect 威 system does slightly lower your...

• 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 en...

• dry weather conditions, and • operation from the driver’s seat. • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudnessto a large degree rely on the phone and network, andnot the UConnect 威 system. • Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced bylowering the in-vehicle audio volume. • In a conve...

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 ...

Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on theseat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. 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 injure...

WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seatbelt is no longer resting against your chest. In acollision you could slide under the seat belt and beseriously or even fatally injured. Use the reclineronly when the vehicle is parked. Six-Way Driver’s Power Seat with ManualRecliner Th...

Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat The front passenger seat can be folded flat to allow forextended cargo space. Pull up on the lever to fold downthe seat back. Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury inthe event of impact from the rear. Adjustable headrestraints should be...

Heated Seats — If Equipped This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats. The controls for each heater are located near the bottomcenter of the instrument panel. After turning ON the ignition, Press the switchonce to select High level heating. Press theswitch a second time to select Low le...

WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skinbecause of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex-haustion or other physical condition must exercisecare when using the seat heater. It may cause burnseven at low temperatures, especially if us...

• Be sure that the front seats are fully upright andpositioned forward. This will allow the rear seat tofold down easily. WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to be seri-ously injured ...

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

2. Push the safety latch lever to the right. It is locatedbetween the grille and hood opening left of the center. To prevent possible damage: • Do not slam the hood to close it. • Use a firm downward push at the center front edge ofthe hood to ensure that both latches engage. • Never drive your vehi...

LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of theparking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimmingand turn signals. The multifunction lever is located onthe left side of the steering column. Multifunction Lev...

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

Flash-to-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights bylightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-ing wheel. This will cause the headlights to turn on athigh beam and remain on until the lever is released. Front Fog Lights — If Equipped The front fog light switch is in the...

Interior Lights The overhead light comes on when a door is opened. Itmay also be turned on by rotating the control for thedimmer switch on the multifunction lever fully upward.The overhead light will automatically turn off in approxi-mately 10 minutes if a door is left open or the dimmercontrol is l...

TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the column, push down on the lever under themultifunction lever and move the wheel up or down asdesired. Pull the lever back upwards to lock the columnfirmly in place. WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle ismoving is dangerous. Without a stable steering...

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes overthe accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph(40 km/h). The Electronic Speed Control lever is located on the rightside of the steering wheel. To Activate Push the ON/OFF button. The CRUISE indicator...

NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pressing the SET lever. To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the ElectronicSpeed Control lever toward you, “CANCEL”, or normalbrake or clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle willdeactivate speed con...

Manual Transmission Depressing the clutch pedal will disengage the ElectronicSpeed Control. A slight increase in engine RPM before thespeed control disengages is normal. Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may needto be shifted into a lower gear to climb hills withoutspeed loss. WARNING! Ele...

System Usage Precautions NOTE: • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and debristo keep the Rear Park Assist System operating prop-erly. • Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations couldaffect the performance of the Rear Park Assist System. • When you turn off the Rear Park Assist Syste...

WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the Rear Park Assist System, it isstrongly recommended that the ball mount andhitch ball assembly is disconnected from the ve-hicle when the vehicle is not used for towing.Failure to do so can result in injury or damage tovehicles or obstacles because the hitch ba...

Vehicles Equipped with Rear Park Assist SwitchYou can turn the Rear Park Assist System on or off bypressing the Rear Park Assist switch located the lowerswitch bank below the climate controls. System Operation The system uses four sensors located in the rear bumperfascia to scan for obstacles up to ...

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink 威 replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garagedoor openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home securitysystems. The HomeLink 威 unit operates off your vehicle’s battery. The HomeLink 威 buttons that are loc...

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...

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

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

position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati-cally. This is called Express Close. During Express Closeoperation, any movement of the switch will stop thesunroof. NOTE: To ensure the sunroof is fully closed, press and hold the switch until the sunroof has completely stoppedmoving. Closing...

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...

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET This vehicle has two 12-Volt auxiliary power outlets thatcan provide up to 20 Amps of current for accessoriesdesigned for use with the standard power outlet adapt-ers. The front power outlet, located in the lower portionof the instrument panel, has a snap on plastic cap so th...

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

POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED There is a 110-Volt, 150-Watt power inverter outlet lo-cated on the back of the center console to convert DCcurrent to AC current. This outlet can be used to powersmall appliances and electronics. Press the switch located in the center stack lower switchbank to turn the ...

NOTE: When the inverter switch is pressed, there will be a delay of approximately one second before theinverter status indicator turns ON. The status indicator ofthe AC power inverter indicates whether the inverter isproducing AC power. NOTE: Due to built in overload protection; the inverter will sh...

CUPHOLDERS In the center console, there are two cupholders for thefront seat passengers. The rear passengers have cupholders at the rear of thecenter console. Front Cupholders Rear Cupholders 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

STORAGE Front Storage Compartment The front storage compartment (located on the left side ofthe instrument panel) can hold cell phones, PDAs, andother small items. Console Storage Compartment To open, press the latch and lift the cover. Front Storage Compartment Center Console UNDERSTANDING THE FEAT...

The center console has a removable storage tray whichcan hold cell phones, PDAs, and other small items. CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Light The cargo area light is activated by opening the liftgate,opening any door, or by rotating the dimmer control onthe multifunction lever to the extreme top position....

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

2. Lift the cover. 3. Flip the cover over, and lock panel back into position. Rear Cargo Slide Out System (Load N Go 姞 ) — If Equipped The sliding cargo load floor (Load N Go 威 ) slides back and forth on steel tracks for convenience. The maximumload capacity is 400 lbs (181 kg). The floor panel can ...

2. Squeeze the right hand release handle. 3. Pull out the sliding panel. 4. Squeeze the right hand release handle to slide thepanel back into the vehicle. Release Handle Sliding Panel 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped The pushbutton for the rear window defroster islocated on the mode knob of the climate control switch bank. Press this button to turn on the rear windowdefroster and the electric remote control heated mirrors(optional). An amber light shows that the defroster is o...

NOTE: Metal rails/crossbars are offered by Mopar 威 accessories. See your authorized dealer. External racks do not increase the total load carryingcapacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupantand luggage load inside the vehicle, plus the load on theluggage rack, do not exceed the maximum v...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 䡵 Compass And Trip Computer — If Equipped . . 187 ▫ Control But...

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

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Fuel GaugeThe fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank when ignitionswitch is in the ON position. 2. Fuel Door Reminder This symbol indicates the side of the vehiclewhere the fuel cap is located. 3. Temperature GaugeThe temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-t...

25. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Each tire, including the spare (if provided),should be checked monthly, when cold andinflated to the inflation pressure recommendedby the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehiclehas tires of a different...

26. Odometer/Trip OdometerThe odometer shows the total distance the vehicle hasbeen driven. The TRIP ODOMETER shows individual trip mileage. Totoggle between the odometer and the trip odometer,press the ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER button. Toreset the TRIP ODOMETER, press and hold the buttonwhile in trip ...

U.S. federal regulations require that upon transfer ofvehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser thecorrect mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There-fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair orreplacement, be sure to keep a record of the readingbefore and after the se...

30. Compass/Trip Computer or Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC) Display — If EquippedWhen the appropriate conditions exist, this displayshows the Compass/Trip Computer or Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC) messages. COMPASS AND TRIP COMPUTER — IFEQUIPPED The Compass/Trip Computer f...

These messages can be manually turned off by pressingthe right button (on the instrument cluster). Control Buttons Press and release the odometer/trip odometer reset but-ton (right side of the instrument cluster) to access thecompass/trip computer displays. Trip Conditions Trip Odometer (ODO)This di...

Compass/Temperature Display Compass VarianceCompass Variance is the difference between MagneticNorth and Geographic North. To compensate for thedifferences, the variance should be set for the zone wherethe vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properlyset, the compass will automatically compensa...

NOTE: The factory default zone is 8. During program- ming, the zone value will wrap around from zone 15 tozone 1. Manual Compass CalibrationIf the compass appears erratic, inaccurate or abnormal,you may wish to calibrate the compass. Prior to calibrat-ing the compass, make sure the proper zone is se...

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. This system conveniently allows the driver to select avariety of useful information by pressing the switchesmoun...

• Left/right front door ajar (one or more, with a singlechime if speed is above 1 mph/1 km/h) • Left/right rear door ajar (one or more, with a singlechime if speed is above 1 mph/1 km/h) • Door(s) ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is inmotion) • Liftgate ajar (with a single chime) • Left front lo...

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 OFF/LOCK position. NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the engine, the oil change indicator s...

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

Compass VarianceCompass variance is the difference between magneticNorth and geographic North. In some areas of thecountry, the difference between magnetic and geographicNorth is great enough to cause the compass to give falsereadings. For the most accurate compass performance,the compass variance m...

4. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT buttonuntil the proper variance zone is selected according to themap. 5. Press and release the COMPASS button to exit. Personal Settings (Customer-ProgrammableFeatures) Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recallfeatures when the transmission is in ...

Delay Power Off to Accessories Until ExitWhen this feature is selected, the power windowswitches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), DVDvideo system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped),and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutesafter the ignition switch is turned off. Openi...

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...

To Manually Set the Clock — RER/REN 1. Turn on the multimedia system. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. 3. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed. Theclock setting menu will appear on the screen. 4. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where theword “Hour” with the arr...

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...

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

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 until FF is released, orRW or another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse)button works in a similar manner. AM/FM ButtonPre...

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

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

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 FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player willbegin to fast forward until FF is r...

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...

SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED(REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU 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 SatelliteRadio. This service offers over 130 channels of music,sports, ...

Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID numberdisplay will time out in two minutes. Press any button onthe radio to exit this screen. ESN/SID Access With REN/RER RadiosWhile in SAT mode, press the MENU button on the radiofaceplate. Next, touch the SUBSCRIPTION tab on the touch screen.All the ES...

Buttons 1 - 6These buttons tune the radio to the channels that youcommit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations). Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone (IfEquipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect 威 )” in Section 3. Operating Instructions — Video EntertainmentSystem (VES)™ (If ...

5. Store the disc in its case after playing. 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may becometoo high. NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e. scratched, reflectivecoating removed, a hair, moisture...

Blower Control Use this control to regulate theamount of air forced through the sys-tem in any mode you select. The fanspeed increases as you turn the outercontrol ring to the right from the OFFposition. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the climate controls will not function during Rem...

Mode Control The mode control allows you tochoose from several patterns of airdistribution. You can select either aprimary mode, as identified by thesymbols, or a blend of two of thesemodes. The closer the control is to aparticular mode, the more air distribu- tion you receive from that mode. Panel ...

Operating Tips Window FoggingWindows will fog on the inside when the humidity insidethe vehicle is high. This often occurs in mild or cooltemperatures when it’s rainy or humid. In most cases,turning on the air conditioning (pressing the “Snow-flake” button) will clear the fog. Adjust the temperature...

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 ▫ Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or–29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . ...

STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust bothinside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. WARNING! Do not leave children or animals inside parkedvehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up maycause serious injury or death. Start the engine with the sh...

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

CAUTION! (Continued) • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after thevehicle has come to a complete stop and the engineis at idle speed. • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRALinto any forward gear when the engine is aboveidle speed. • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your footis firmly o...

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

4–Speed Automatic Transmission (3.7L Engine) NOTE: Under extreme cold temperatures (-6°F (-21°C) and when in DRIVE, transmission operation may bebriefly limited to only 2nd gear operation. Normal op-eration will resume once the transmission temperaturehas risen to a suitable level. Shifting from DRI...

NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- peratures, the transmission may not shift into OVER-DRIVE and will automatically select the most desirablegear for operation at this temperature. Normal operationwill resume when the transmission fluid temperature hasrisen to a suitable level. R...

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

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

2WD ⇔ 4WD LOCK Rotate the 4WD Control Switch to the desired position.Shifts between 2WD and 4WD LOCK can be done withthe vehicle stopped or in motion. With the vehicle inmotion, the transfer case will engage/disengage faster ifyou momentarily release the accelerator pedal after turn-ing the control ...

Flowing WaterIf the water is swift flowing and rising (as in stormrun-off) avoid crossing until the water level recedesand/or the flow rate is reduced. If you must crossflowing water, avoid depths in excess of nine inches. Theflowing water can erode the streambed causing yourvehicle to sink into dee...

Hill Climbing NOTE: Before attempting to climb a hill, determine the conditions at the crest and/or on the other side. Before climbing a steep hill, shift the transmission to a lower gear and shift the transfer case to 4L or 4LO. Usefirst gear and 4L or 4LO for very steep hills. If you stall or begi...

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

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

PARKING BRAKE To set the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly aspossible. When the parking brake is applied with theignition ON, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instru-ment cluster will light. To release the parking brake, pullup slightly, press the center button, then lower the levercomplete...

WARNING! • Always apply the parking brake fully when leav-ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage orinjury. Also, be certain to leave the transmission inthe PARK position. Failure to do so may allow thevehicle to roll and cause damage or injury. • Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is...

WARNING! (Continued) • The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle mustnever be exploited in a reckless or dangerousmanner, which could jeopardize the user’s safetyor the safety of others. CAUTION! The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is subject topossible detrimental effects of electronic interferencec...

• Do not drive too fast for road conditions, especiallywhen roads are wet or slushy. A wedge of water canbuild up between the tire tread and the road. Thishydroplaning action can cause loss of traction, brakingability, and control. • After going through deep water or a car wash, brakesmay become wet...

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) This system enhances directional control and stability ofthe vehicle under various driving conditions. ESP cor-rects for over/under steering of the vehicle by applyingthe brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counter-acting the over/under steer condition. Eng...

Partial OffThis mode is entered by momentarily depressing the ESPOFF switch (located in the center stack lower switchbank). When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion ofESP, except for the “limited slip” feature described in theTCS section, has been disabled and the “ESP/TCS Indi-cator Light” will ...

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

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...

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

WARNING! The limited-use spare tires are for emergency useonly. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affectsvehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive morethan 50 mph (80 km/h). Keep inflated to the cold tireinflation pressure listed on either your tire placard orlimited-use spare tire an...

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 in (2 mm). When the indicators appe...

WARNING! Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after sixyears, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure tofollow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.You could lose control and have an accident resultingin serious injury or death. Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as ...

TIRE CHAINS Use “Class S” chains or other traction aids that meet SAEType “S” specifications. NOTE: Chains must be the proper size for the vehicle as recommended by the chain manufacturer. CAUTION! To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains,observe the following precautions: • Because of limit...

These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ-ing link and cable (radial) chains. Tire chain use is permitted only on the rear tires. NOTE: The use of class “S” chains is permitted with P235/65R17 and P225/75R16 tires. CAUTION! Do not use tire chains on vehicles equipped withtires other...

These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile withaggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off-Roadtype tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to main-tain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute toa smooth, quiet r...

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

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

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...

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

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...

4.0L Engine The 4.0L engine is designed to meet allemissions regulations and provide satisfac-tory fuel economy and performance whenusing high quality unleaded gasoline hav-ing an octane range of 87 to 89. The manu-facturer recommends the use of 89 octane for optimum performance. The use of premium ...

The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso-lines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro-vide excellent performance and durability of engine andfuel system components. Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy-genates such as 10% ethanol, MT...

To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once withE-85 perform the following: • drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer) • change the engine oil and oil filter • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset theengine controller memory More extensive repairs will be required for prolong...

Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’sperformance: • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performanceand damage the emission control system. • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition mal-functio...

stopped in an open area with the engine running formore than a short period, adjust the ventilation systemto force fresh, outside air into the vehicle. • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte-nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every timethe vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal condi...

Improper weight distributions can have an adverse affecton the way your vehicle steers and handles, and the waythe brakes operate. CAUTION! Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWRor the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do,parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change theway your ve...

measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on avehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must besupported by the scale. WARNING! If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) ormore, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributinghitch to ensure stable handling of your vehicle. Ifyou u...

With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) 340 STARTING AND OPERATING

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ Transmission Model Frontal Area Max GTW (Gross Trailer Wt) Tongue Wt. (See Note) 3.7L/Automatic 4x2 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 k...

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

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

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

Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stoppingand backing up the trailer in an area away from heavytraffic. Towing Tips — Automatic TransmissionThe “D” range can be selected when towing. However, iffrequent shifting occurs while in this range, the TOW/HAUL button should be sele...

Towing Tips — Cooling SystemTo reduce potential for engine and transmission over-heating, take the following actions: − City DrivingWhen stopped for short periods of time, put the trans-mission in NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed. − Highway DrivingReduce speed. − Air ConditioningTurn off tempo...

Towing — 4WD or All-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internaldamage to the transmission or transfer case will occurif a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreationaltowing. Recreational towing (all four wheels on theground)Recreational towing is NOT allo...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 ▫ Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 ▫ Spare Tir...

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The Hazard Warning Flasher switch is located on thelower switch bank below the climate controls. To operate the Hazard Warning flasher, press the switchand all front and rear directional signals will flashintermittently. Press the switch a second time to turn offthe flashers. ...

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations, you can reduce thepotential for overheating your engine by taking theappropriate action. • On the highways — slow down. • In city traffic — while stopped, put transmission inNEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed. NOTE: There are s...

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

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

Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface. Avoid icy orslippery areas. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of thevehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough offthe road to avoid being hit when operating the jackor changing the wheel. 2. Set the parkin...

WARNING! (Continued) • Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatictransmission in PARK; a manual transmission inREVERSE. • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on ajack. • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on ajack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. •...

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

5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminalof the booster battery and then to the engine of thevehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you havea good contact on the engine. WARNING! • Do not connect the cable to the negative post of thedischarge battery. The resulting electrica...

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to preventdamage to your vehicle. Use of safety chains is recom-mended. Attach towing device to main structural mem-bers of the vehicle not to bumpers or associated brack-ets. State and local laws applying to vehicles under tow...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 3.7L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 䡵 Engine Compartment — 4.0L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . . 369 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 370 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenanc...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Integrated Power Module 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap 5 — Battery MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 367 7

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.0L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 6 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 4 — Integrated Power Module 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap 5 — Battery 368 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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 automatictransmission control systems. When these systems areoperating properly, your vehicle will provide excell...

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system candetermine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose, improp-erly installed, or damaged. A loose fuel filler cap messagewill be displayed in the instrument cluster. Tighten thegas cap until a ⬙ clicking ⬙ sound is hear...

Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,which you can use prior to going to the test station. Tocheck if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you mustdo the following: 1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch. 2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crankor sta...

Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is readyor not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicleoperation you should have your vehicle serviced beforegoing to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail yourvehicle because the MIL is on with the engine running. REPLACEMENT PARTS Use ...

Change Engine OilRefer to the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8 for theproper maintenance intervals. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in- tervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months,whichever comes first. Engine Oil SelectionFor best performance and maximum protection for alleng...

NOTE: For best access to the oil filter, a drive on hoist should be used instead of a chassis hoist (3.7L Only). Engine Oil Filter SelectionAll of the manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow typedisposable oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replace-ment. The quality of replacement filters var...

Maintenance-Free Battery The top of the maintenance-free battery is permanentlysealed. You will never have to add water, nor is periodicmaintenance required. WARNING! • Battery acid is a corrosive acid solution and canburn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluidto contact your eyes, skin, or c...

Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance, your air conditionershould be checked and serviced by an authorized dealerat the start of each warm season. This service shouldinclude cleaning of the condenser fins and a performancetest. Drive belt tension should also be checked at thistim...

Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items asseat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri-cated periodically with a lithium based grease such asMOPAR 威 Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy opera- tio...

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

To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-age: • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignitionwhen the transmission 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 spark plug wiresdisconne...

When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed tomaintain the proper level, it should be added to thecoolant bottle. Do not overfill. Points to Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor comingfrom the front of the engine compa...

• Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winteroperation. If replacement is ever necessary, install onlythe correct type thermostat. Other designs may resultin unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas mile-age, and increased emissions. Brake System In order to assure brake system performance...

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 may have a lower initialboiling point or unidentified as to specification,may result in sudden brake failure during hardprolonged braki...

Selection of LubricantIt is important that the proper lubricant is used in thetransmission to assure optimum transmission perfor-mance. Use only manufacturer’s recommended transmis-sion fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and GenuineParts” in this section for the correct fluid type. It isimportant ...

Adding FluidFluid should be added only at filler hole until fluidbegins to run out of the hole. DrainFirst remove fill plug (B), then drain plug (C). Recom-mended tightening torque for drain and fill plugs is15–25 ft lbs (20–34 N·m). CAUTION! When replacing plugs, do not overtighten. You coulddamage...

Adding FluidAdd lubricant only at the fill hole and only to the levelspecified above. Selection of LubricantUse only manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to“Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this sectionfor the correct fluid type. Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Protection O...

Washing • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-hicle in the shade using MOPAR 威 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 威 Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover t...

Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster LensesThe lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle aremolded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, caremust be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may beused, but do not use high alcohol content...

5. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace thebulb. Left Front Turn Signal 1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right (fullright lock). 2. Remove the door in the left wheel liner by twistingcounter clockwise. Access to the bulb can be gainedthrough the wheel liner hole. 3. Disconnec...

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

6. Disconnect the electrical connector. 7. Remove the bulb from the backplate. Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) 1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector and washer hose (ifequipped) from the CHMSL. 3. Replace the CHMSL. Screw Locations MAINTAINING YOU...

FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 19.5 Gallons 73.8 Liters Engine Oil with Filter3.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters 4.0 Liter Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters Cooling System *3.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR 威 Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 5 Year...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 412 䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . 414 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 ▫ 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...

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

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

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

Cargo Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162Cargo Slide Out System Load N Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160Cargo (Vehicle Loading) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334Cellular Ph...

Emergency, In Case of Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 370,412Engine . . . . . ....

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282,283Sunroof . . . . . ....

Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Roll Over Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Roof Type Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Safety Checks Inside Vehicl...

Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Upholstery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395 Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Variance, Compass . . . . . . ....

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